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HAPPENINGS

The Seven Moles of Mexico @ Table

Table's Seven Moles of Mexico Dinner, happening on Thursday, 2/25, is a foodie's delight.

photo+craft Brings WNC Creative Community Together (March 31-April 3)

This inaugural photo+craft event takes place March 31-April 3 in arts spaces around Asheville. It's the first event of its kind to unite not only two areas within the arts--photography and craft--but also to unite the larger Asheville arts community.

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!

Hell's Kitchen: The Caro Savanti Experience @ Magnetic 375

A send-up of Asheville food culture and the dangers of celebrity, The Caro Savanti Experience is a hilarious play that's showing for two more weekends at Magnetic 375.

"Under the Sink": Larkin Ford's Intersections of the Grotesque + the Beautiful

UNCA alumnus + painter Larkin Ford returns to Asheville to present his solo exhibit, "Under the Sink." The opening reception is Friday, January 19 from 6-8 pm in Owen Hall (on the UNCA campus).

Condom Couture: A Behind the Scenes Look

Condoms are the "it" look not just for safe sex, but fashion too at the Condom Couture Fashion Show. This entertaining event at New Mountain is just around the corner. Don't miss it.

Betaplane: Asheville's Next Buzzworthy Band

From winning the Judge's Choice Award at the 2015 Music Video Asheville Awards to wrapping up recording of their new album at Echo Mountain, local Asheville Post Rock ensemble Betaplane performs a free show tonight at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall.

Multi-Love on Valentines Day w/ Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Asheville wins the love lottery and the grand prize is shimmery, beat heavy, danceable psych-pop-rock.

For Love & Yoga: A Valentine's Event @ Go Yoga Asheville

This Valentine's Day, Go Yoga Asheville is hosting a special couple's event that pairs romance with yoga and aphrodisiacs.

Slideshow: Asheville Mardi Gras 2016!

Special moments captured at Asheville Mardi Gras 2016

Color Me Goodwill is Back for 2016

After a successful 2015 event, this fusion of fashion, art, food and music for a mission is back on Friday, March 18th at Diana Wortham Theatre.

World Premiere: Midnight Snack << "Turning Into a Rock"

The Grit-exclusive world premiere of "Turning Into a Rock," from Midnight Snack + filmmaker Bradlee Hicks.

Talk Uncovers the Racially Charged Roots of the Cake Walk (2/11)

On Thursday, 2/11 @ 7 pm, artist Anna Helgeson explores the history and evolution of the Cake Walk in a conversation at Revolve Asheville.

The Fringiest Fringe of All

Highlights from the 14th Annual Asheville Fringe Arts Festival that went down despite Snowmageddon 2016

Yek Koo + Heavy Hymns + Shane Parish @ DBN 2/6

This Saturday, Downtown Books & News hosts three more experimental musicians in their space on Lexington Ave.

World Wetlands Day: US Wetland Forests are a National Conservation Priority

Today is the first World Wetlands Day after the historic Paris Agreement. Take the time to find out about the history of World Wetlands Day and the role that wetlands play in the fight against climate change.

GritVegas Weekend Update brought to you by WNC Magazine

The First GritVegas Weekend Update!

The premiere of the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Fringe Madness Continues with Sunday Make-Up Shows @ Toy Boat

Two Fringe shows--the Fringe Puppet Showcase and A Tonguey Kiss for Samuel Davidson--are coming to Toy Boat this Sunday, 1/31 for a snow make-up day.

Velvet & Lace @ Buxton Hall Celebrates Female Bartenders << Thursday, 2/4

Velvet & Lace, hosted by Buxton Hall BBQ on the first Thursday of every month, celebrates Asheville's very impressive female bartenders.

Kayah Gaydish Benefit @ Black Dome << February 5th

Black Dome hosts a silent auction to benefit the family of Kayah Gaydish on February 5th at 7 p.m.

Rogue Fringe Tonight! Ruts! and Willie Filkowski @ Tiger Mountain

The blizzard can't stop Fringe! Ruts! The Oregon Trail Experience and Willie Filkowski Welcomes You to Florida the Sunshine State are ON tonight at Tiger Mountain Thirst Parlor. Pay what you can, drink something warming!

Fringe Brings a Little Sunshine << Show Preview

Are you cold? If the answer is yes, I have a solution: Willie Filkowski Welcomes You to Florida the Sunshine State, tomorrow and Saturday at Fringe.

WIN TICKETS to Drag Queen Bingo!

Asheville Grit is giving away 4 tickets to Brother Wolf's Drag Queen Bingo event, happening February 5th at the US Cellular Center! Comment here for a chance to win!

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.

Drag Queen Bingo for Brother Wolf << February 5th @ 8 pm

The wildly popular Drag Queen Bingo night returns to shower sparkles on Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.

5 Ways to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

Commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the fight for Civil Rights this Monday.

Weekend Grit Picks << January 15-17

From live music to art, Asheville's got it going on this weekend.

Asheville Fringe Festival: Julian Vorus talks Mothertongue

Local playwright Julian Vorus talks about his new piece, Mothertongue, which will premiere at the 2016 Fringe Festival.

Blue Dragons Play LEAF Benefit Show Friday (1/15)

This Friday at the Grey Eagle, Blue Dragons are joined by other musical acts for a concert and dance party to benefit LEAF Community Arts.

15 Artists, 15 Minutes: The BEAT LIFE Showcase Takes Over the Mothlight (1/15/16)

This Friday, 1/15, the Asheville Beat Tape Collective throws down with 15 artists at The Mothlight. It's a celebration of this one magical BEAT LIFE. You should not miss this.

An Evening of Experimental Music + Books @ Downtown Books and News (1/13)

An evening of experimental music and art awaits you this Wednesday, 1/13, at Downtown Books and News.

Aim for the Stars with the Free Winter Workshop at NYS3

NYS3 is offering 11 free acting workshops beginning January 25th.

Grit's Weekend Picks << January 8-10

Warm up your winter nights this weekend with our Grit Picks.

Death From Old-Timey Causes: An Interview with the Creators of Ruts!

Ruts! The Oregon Trail Experience is premiering at the Asheville Fringe Festival. I talked with writer/director Debbie Harbin and composer Paul Obarowski about their inspiration, their own experiences of the game, what we can expect from the performance, and why you should be there--even it you've never played The Oregon Trail.