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20+ concerts to see in Asheville in 2026
Mark your calendars for these shows, from folk to electronic and rock to rap.
February 10, 2026 05:46 PM
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Grace Powers
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How Melvin AC Howell is working to make dance lessons accessible to Asheville and beyond
His online platform HASdance is here to help you boost your self-confidence (and your dancing skills) in a judgment-free zone.
March 1, 2024
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Grace Powers
The brick wall inside Grail Moviehouse is painted with a colorful mural featuring a film roll. Three movie posters are on the wall, showcasing "American Fiction," "The Crime is Mine," and "Poor Things."
Entertainment
Where to see Oscar-nominated films in Asheville
Channel Tinseltown here in the Land of the Sky by checking out two indie theaters showing Academy Award-nominated movies.
January 25, 2024
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Grace Powers
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New Year’s Eve goals: She’s Got Soul
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What Ashevillians googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Ashevillians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 14, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Try This: Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum
Prepare to be enchanted by the glowing gardens, sweet treats, and family-friendly festivities.
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Behind the gingerbread scenes
From icing triage to a harrowing cart ride, entries for the Omni Grove Park Inn’s Gingerbread Competition embark on a journey before the big display.
November 21, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Don’t forget to tune in for “A Biltmore Christmas”
This Sunday, you’ve got another chance to see an Asheville landmark on screen and revel in some lighthearted holiday cheer.
November 21, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Entertainment
Choose your own adventure results: AVLtoday edition
You chose how AVLtoday City Editor Grace spent her day in Asheville — from where she ate to how she spent her free time.
November 20, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
6 things to do with your Thanksgiving visitors
Keep your out-of-towners entertained and give yourself an excuse to explore our city.
November 15, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Travel and Outdoors
The No Man’s Land Film Festival makes two stops in Asheville
See the stories of women, transgender, and gender-fluid adventurers on the big screen.
November 14, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Honoring Black History Month in Asheville
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Where to hit the slopes near Asheville this winter
Winter is coming — and so are winter sports.
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Bird watchers needed for The Great Backyard Bird Count
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RADA Foundation shares plans for a new “cultural anchor” in the River Arts District
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Events
Gamers’ Haunt to move to larger downtown location
Experience the magic of the new space early — and help support the move — at the store’s fundraising gala this Saturday, Feb. 7.
February 3, 2026
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Grace Powers
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Winter Storm Warning issued ahead of snowfall
Here’s what winter weather to expect this weekend.
January 29, 2026
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