Burlesque

Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival returns to Asheville on Memorial Day weekend
The festival brings out both beloved bohemians from the local arts community, as well as award-winning stars from the world outside.
Asheville Comedy Festival

Laugh It Up at the Asheville Comedy Festival + More on Your GritVegas Weekend Update
Kick off your weekend early—the Asheville Comedy Festival starts tonight. Plus the skinny on what else is going down in the 828.
SneakyMcFly-AshevilleVaudeville

The Asheville Vaudeville season begins with two shows on September 17, 2016!
The fabulously talented freaky folks of Asheville Vaudeville are back to entertain you for the 2016 fall season!
GritVegas Weekend Update

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! July 21-24
It's going to be hot this weekend, Asheville! We've got 5 tips to beat the heat, plus a whole bunch of events that will keep your weekend cool (in every sense of the word).
Teatro del Gusto

Teatro del Gusto: A Theater of Pleasures at the Orange Peel 7/24 & Ticket Giveaway
Sunday night at the Orange Peel, Teatro del Gusto--a theater of pleasures--takes the stage with original burlesque, circus arts, dance, and more! We're giving away 2 tickets when you leave a comment on this post. The winner will be announced Friday at 5 pm!
GritVegas Weekend Update June 10-12

The GritVegas Weekend Update! << June 10-12
From theatre to live music to a little bit of naughty dancing, this weekend is filled with plenty of choices!
Karolina Lux. Courtesy: ABSFest

Americana Burlesque + Sideshow Festival << May 27-29th
Asheville hosts the 10th annual ABSFest over Memorial Day Weekend. The festival features the top performers from burlesque, circus arts, sideshow, vaudeville + more, along with workshops and parties to celebrate all things fabulous, mysterious, and grotesque!
Feb 27 2016 Asheville Vaudeville

Asheville Vaudeville will heat up ToyBoat Artspace in February!
Comedy, puppetry, burlesque, flow arts, and feats of physical strength will be on display for two Asheville Vaudeville shows in one night: February 27!
Poetry Cabaret Flyer

5 Fabulous Fringe Shows Flying Under the Radar
The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival schedule is packed with incredible performances. Here are five (and an extra!) that you'll definitely want to check out.
Seduction Sideshow

Grit's Weekend Picks << January 8-10
Warm up your winter nights this weekend with our Grit Picks.
The Flying Gillyfish! (Lauren Napoli and Leslie June). Photo: Leslie June Photography

Spotlight: Asheville Vaudeville @ Toy Boat Saturday, 12/19
Asheville Vaudeville's end of year extravaganza is happening this Saturday, 12/19, and is sure to be filled with weirdness and wonder.

Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Fest
Asheville's 8th annual ABSfest was a sexy event, to say the least. "Over 2000 people have reveled in the company of our suede, satin, and sparkle, our chicken feathered starlets and our fish-eyed zombie boys."