The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month.
Richard Linklater, director of character-driven, dialogue-heavy dramas like “Boyhood” and “Before Sunrise” and charming hang-out comedies like “Dazed and Confused” and “Hit Man,” is back with a film combining both disciplines. “Blue Moon,” a biographical drama about famed Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, features what might be the greatest performance of frequent Linklater collaborator Ethan Hawke’s career.
The North Carolina Arboretum is currently home to 12 massive, wooden trolls by internationally renowned sculpture artist Thomas Dambo. The statues, constructed from reclaimed wood and fashioned with distinct names and personalities, are scattered around the NC Arboretum grounds, making for a solid walk in the woods in addition to troll-borne delight.
Western North Carolina kicks off the holiday season with festive lights, markets and family-friendly events across Asheville, Hendersonville and beyond
Locals still call it Marco’s, and for good reason — this beloved Asheville spot has served up pizza, comfort food and local brews with timeless appeal since 1994
The ARTAs will be held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2026 in Asheville. Registration is now open for ATA members at www.ashevilletheateralliance.org. Registration will open for non-members on Jan. 1, if spots remain available.
The new Salvage Station will be housed inside the former Asheville Waste Paper building, known locally for its iconic graffiti and murals, including a prominent painting of Homer Simpson and Bender from “Futurama” sharing a donut.
Next month, The Montford Rooftop Bar will host local comedian Cayla Clark for an adults-only evening of cocktails, comedy and community fundraising.
On Dec. 6, downtown Marshall will transform into an affordable street market just in time for Christmas. Over 80 vendors will be in attendance, with town storefronts decked out in holiday regalia all over Main Street.
As the holidays approach, life starts to speed up with family gatherings, travel plans and end-of-year deadlines. Amid the flurry, it’s easy to lose our sense of steadiness. Yet November also invites something deeper: a reminder to pause, breathe and reconnect with gratitude for the simple things that keep us grounded.