A worker-owned community event space
Located at 48 Commerce Street
Open 10am - 10pm (except Sun)
New Books
Upcoming Events
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Growing Roots
Release: August 15, 2010
A new revolution in food is growing for young people who wish to live sustainable lives through healthy, natural food. This books photos are beautiful, the narrative lively, and the recipes simple and delicious. A must-read for all ages and a wonderful addition to the food-lover’s bookshelf. -
Uses of a Whirlwind
Release: August 1, 2010
In the midst of international crises, community devastation, increasing injustice, and ruptures in the fabric of everyday life, winds of resistance continue to emerge and to circulate. We are in the middle of a whirlwind of opportunities for fundamental change; it's just a question of how we use them. -
A Poetics of Resistance
Release: August 1, 2010
"Ya basta!" was the first uttering of a new story. Combining narrative history, literary criticism, ethnography and media analysis, this book provides a refreshing take on Mexico's Zapatista movement by examining the means, meanings, and mythos behind their image. -
Ubuntu for Non-Geeks
Release: July 7, 2010
Ubuntu Linux makes computing easy, and this book makes it even easier. Full of tips, tricks, and helpful pointers, this pain-free guide is perfect for those interested in - but nervous about - switching to the Linux operating system. If you're looking for a pain-free way to learn Linux, start here! -
Scam
Release: July 1, 2010
The Scam zine was equal parts introductory guide on how to get things for free and punk memoir. Stealing electricity from lampposts, squatting in Miami, tagging freight trains, returning stolen merchandise, and dumpstering as seen through the lens of a young punk. -
Dispersing Power
Release: July 1, 2010
The first English translation of work by Raúl Zibechi, one of Latin America's leading political theorists, is an historical analysis of social struggles in Bolivia and the forms of community power instituted by that country's indigenous Aymara. -
Creating a Forest Garden
Release: July 1, 2010
Everything you need to know whether you're planting a small area in your back garden or developing a large plot, including advice on planning, designing, planting and maintaining over 450 edible trees, shrubs, perennials, herbs, annuals, root crops and climbers. -
Local Money
Release: July 1, 2010
How can local banks and bonds help us achieve a more sustainable future? This book suggests how local groups can create money that can deepen resilience and support the development of things we need, such as food and power, while also reducing a community's CO2 emissions. -
Technological Slavery
Release: June 1, 2010
An uncensored publication of the luddite philosophy espoused by notorious "Unabomber Manifesto" author, Theodore Kaczynski, in a collection of essays disabusing the notion of heroic technology while revealing the manner in which the planet is being destroyed. -
Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush
Release: June 1, 2010
A magical comic adaptation of acclaimed latino writer Urrea's short story about the green, wet, mango-sweet Mexican village of Rosario, where a man with a paintbrush, Mr. Mendoza, is the town's self-appointed conscience.
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Thursday, September 2nd | 2:00pm
Asheville Homeless Network [meeting]
Asheville's only stand-alone membership organization dedicated to helping homeless people help themselves.
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Friday, September 3rd | 7:00pm
Brian Ernst: Journey4YOUth Concert [benefit]
Brian Ernst will be delivering a unique performance as he loops over 20 different instruments to create wonderful soundscapes. Join us and Brian in support of the Journey4YOUth organization as they raise money to build a nursery/pre-school in Kaswanga Village, Kenya.
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Saturday, September 4th | 12:00pm
WNC Linux Users Group [meeting]
Linux users meet up to create a network of users in the Western North Carolina region along with members of the NC Ubuntu group.
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Saturday, September 4th | 3:00pm
Spitfire Youth Open Mic [performance]
An open mic just for young people. If you are under 18 and have skills, come share your music, poetry or other performance art. The kids got skills!
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Sunday, September 5th | 4:00pm
Firestorm Orientation [meeting]
Drop in and learn how our worker-owned, worker-managed cafe operates and how you can get involved.
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Sunday, September 5th | 8:00pm
Radical Film Night
An ongoing film series exploring themes of rebellion and liberation.
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Tuesday, September 7th | 7:30pm
Firestorm Open Mic [performance]
Robert Hess showcases Asheville's best musical and spoken word artists! Come to perform, or just kick back and enjoy the rich local talent. Sign up starts at 7:00pm.
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Wednesday, September 8th | 5:00pm
Asheville Copwatch
Join fellow Asheville residents every Wednesday to promote civilian police oversight and review.
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Wednesday, September 8th | 6:00pm
Firestorm-Blitzkrieg Game Night
A board game night co-sponsored by Firestorm Cafe & Books and Blitzkrieg Games. Bring your favorite game or come to play someone else's!
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Thursday, September 9th | 7:00pm
Asheville Homeless Network Concert [benefit]
Asheville's most popular musical group, Blind Boy Chocolate and The Milk Sheiks, teams up with, the Asheville Homeless Network and Firestorm Cafe & Books to bring us Old Timey music for a worthwhile cause!
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Friday, September 10th | 7:00pm
Hollow Reed & Friends
Hollow Reed is a duo consisting of artists Pearl McCabe and Gwen Waller. Their haunting and soulful vocals, accompanied by soothing folk melodies, are nothing short of aural ecstasy.
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Sunday, September 12th | 8:00pm
Radical Film Night
An ongoing film series exploring themes of rebellion and liberation.
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Tuesday, September 14th | 6:30pm
Asheville Local Exchange Trading System
Interested in joining Asheville LETS? This is your big chance! This orientation will prepare you to participate in the network.
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Tuesday, September 14th | 7:00pm
SPATS Monthly Meet-Up
A glorious chance for local steampunks and the "steam-curious" to meet and realize that "we are not alone in this town." Come with your own nefarious schemes!
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Thursday, September 16th | 7:30pm
Steve Meckfessel with Peter Andrews
Steve Meckfessel offers intimate songs of family secrets, of long forgotten poets, of separateness, connection, of second chances and acceptance, distinguished by their varied voicings and unexpected chord progressions.
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Saturday, September 18th | 2:00pm
Firefly Soda
Firefly Soda is a Gypsy Rock Band Telling the story of "George Fudge and the Psychic Rat" Brooke Clover leads the band with theatrical comedy and goofy antics. Imagine Dr. Suess and Frank Zappa's baby. A great family event!
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Saturday, September 18th | 7:00pm
Evolver
Evolver is a new social network for conscious collaboration. It provides a platform for individuals, communities and organizations to discover and share new tools, initiatives and ideas that will improve our lives and change the world.
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Monday, September 20th | 7:00pm
Jeff Conant: Poetics of Resistance [author event]
Conant is a writer, educator and activist with a focus on international development and ecology. Poetics of Resistance: the Revolutionary Public Relations of the Zapatista Insurgency examines the cultural politics of the Zapatista movement of Chiapas, Mexico.
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Wednesday, September 22nd | 7:00pm
Zines on Toast Tour
Join prominent zinesters for accounts of UK zine culture including tales of the London zine symposium, vegan mass catering, UK social centres, revolution, punk rock, Anarchy and more!
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Thursday, September 23rd | 8:00pm
Ashley McBryde with Jim Seem & Melissa Hyman
Ashley McBryde's honky-tonk show is a night of crystalline country vocals with a biting, whiskey-washed sense of humor. This Nashville girl will leave you grinning.
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Saturday, September 25th | 1:00pm
Animal Rights Reading Group
A group dedicated to exploring the ethical theory behind animal rights as written by philosophers, scientists, activists and others. Join others to read varying perspectives for a deeper understanding of animal rights and our capacity for action.
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Monday, September 27th | 8:00pm
Community and Resistance from Katrina to the Jena Six
With the livelihood and culture of Gulf Coast residents once again at risk from BP's drilling disaster, New Orleans writer Jordan Flaherty delivers his new book "Floodlines" as a timely account of catastrophe, community and resistance.(Check out the website!)
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Thursday, September 30th | 6:00pm
Globe Forest Timber Sale Update and Q&A
With less than .1% of the original forest growth left in North Carolina, we were upset to hear of the forest service's plan sell these last mature forests. Join us to find out what the Croatan Earth First! is doing to save the Globe Forest and what you can do to help us out.