Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Saturday, July 12, 2025
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jul 12 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a magical tale of love, mischief, and mistaken identities. Set in a mystical forest, fairies interfere with the romantic entanglements of four young lovers and a group of actors, creating chaos and comedy as they navigate love’s enchantments and illusions. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show

The Last Wide Open
Jul 12 @ 7:30 pm
North Carolina Stage Company

THIS PRODUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER, 2024 AND WAS CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE. WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT IT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED! SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION AND NEW DATES.

Late one night after closing the restaurant where they both work, Lina and Roberto unexpectedly find themselves in conversation. This exquisite play with music renders the near hits and misses that are the reality of life for this waitress and immigrant dishwasher as we watch three alternate realities unfold over the course of the night. 

June 19 – July 13, 2025

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30

Sundays at 2pm

Friday 6/20 and 6/27 at 7:30pm

Friday 7/4 and 7/11 at 2pm

Life of Pi
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Center

Sunday, July 13, 2025
Heritage Fire
Jul 13 all-day
The Horse Shoe Farm

Taking place at The Horse Shoe Farm in Asheville on Sunday, July 13, the all-inclusive, walk- around tour will feature a lineup of local chefs and artisans, each grilling globally inspired, heritage-breed proteins al fresco. The offerings include a wide array of meats and heirloom vegetables from the region’s top family farms and local purveyors. Brought to you by top culinary event producers a21, Heritage Fire educates consumers and offers hands-on experience with honest food sourced straight from the farm.

An all-star cast of top chefs from Asheville and beyond will be on-site serving up delicious bites prepared over live fire. Participating talent include Alex and Ashleigh Baxevanis (Feta Flav Greek Taverna), Benjamin Sullivan (Cranford Bros BBQ), Brett Suess (The Silo Cookhouse at The Horse Shoe Farm), Daniel Valladares (Root & Bone), Fernando Desa (Goya Foods), Jason Sweeney (Asheville Proper), Mike Rednak (Indaco), Mountain Madre (Mountain Madre), Tory Bogin (Claywood), Tyler Slade (Bargello) and more!

Life of Pi
Jul 13 @ 1:00 pm
Peace Center

A THEATRICAL EVENT UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE!

Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation LIFE OF PI is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal).

Based on the novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, LIFE OF PI is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway” (The Today Show).

After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions— a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger.

Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world class puppetry and exquisite stagecraft, LIFE OF PI creates a breathtaking journey that will leave you filled with awe and joy.

LIFE OF PI is recommended for ages 10+ and contains some mature content and violence, smoke, haze, flashing lights, strobe lights, and loud sounds throughout.

Show at 1pm and 6:30pm.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jul 13 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a magical tale of love, mischief, and mistaken identities. Set in a mystical forest, fairies interfere with the romantic entanglements of four young lovers and a group of actors, creating chaos and comedy as they navigate love’s enchantments and illusions.

Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night.

And always FREE!

No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Your continuous, generous donations help keep our ticket price as pay-what-you-can.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jul 13 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a magical tale of love, mischief, and mistaken identities. Set in a mystical forest, fairies interfere with the romantic entanglements of four young lovers and a group of actors, creating chaos and comedy as they navigate love’s enchantments and illusions. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show

The Last Wide Open
Jul 13 @ 7:30 pm
North Carolina Stage Company

THIS PRODUCTION WAS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER, 2024 AND WAS CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE. WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT IT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED! SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION AND NEW DATES.

Late one night after closing the restaurant where they both work, Lina and Roberto unexpectedly find themselves in conversation. This exquisite play with music renders the near hits and misses that are the reality of life for this waitress and immigrant dishwasher as we watch three alternate realities unfold over the course of the night. 

June 19 – July 13, 2025

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30

Sundays at 2pm

Friday 6/20 and 6/27 at 7:30pm

Friday 7/4 and 7/11 at 2pm

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Garden Helpline
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Buncombe County Extension Office

Extension Master Gardener volunteers will staff the Helpline as indicated in the schedule below. You may send an email or leave a voicemail at any time and an Extension Master Gardener volunteer will respond during Garden Helpline hours. When emailing, please include a photo if it helps describe your gardening question. Soil test kits can be picked up at the Extension office, 24/7. The kits are located in a box outside the front door.

Three ways to contact the Garden Helpline
⮕Call 828-255-5522
⮕Email questions and photos to [email protected]
⮕Visit the Extension Office at 49 Mt. Carmel Road during Helpline hours, listed below.

Garden Helpline Hours
March (starts March 10) – October (ends October 23)
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Arbor Evenings
Jul 16 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! ArborEvenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays through September 18, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

**Please note: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arboretum.**

There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from ArborEvenings help support the The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission.

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Garden Helpline
Jul 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Buncombe County Extension Office

Extension Master Gardener volunteers will staff the Helpline as indicated in the schedule below. You may send an email or leave a voicemail at any time and an Extension Master Gardener volunteer will respond during Garden Helpline hours. When emailing, please include a photo if it helps describe your gardening question. Soil test kits can be picked up at the Extension office, 24/7. The kits are located in a box outside the front door.

Three ways to contact the Garden Helpline

⮕Call 828-255-5522
⮕Email questions and photos to [email protected]
⮕Visit the Extension Office at 49 Mt. Carmel Road during Helpline hours, listed below.

Garden Helpline Hours
March (starts March 10) – October (ends October 23)
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Gardening in the Mountains presents: Planting Shrubs and Trees
Jul 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Online

Program: Planting Shrubs and Trees
Presenters: Luke Owen, Commercial Horticulture Agent, Buncombe County

Program Description: When trees and shrubs are planted correctly, it can prevent future pest issues, improves plant performance, and allows for better initial establishment. Learn techniques landscape professionals utilize to plant on level or sloped ground, what factors to consider when it comes to choosing soil amendments and managing soil nutrients, proper staking, and pruning at the time of planting, and more important details that are often overlooked and can prevent headaches down the road.

Join Luke Owen, Commercial Horticulture agent in Buncombe County as he provides best planting practices utilized by landscape professionals that can be applied to your landscape.

The presentation is free, and registration with Eventbrite is required.

If you have questions, contact the Buncombe County Extension office at 828-255-5522.

Arbor Evenings
Jul 17 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! ArborEvenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays through September 18, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

**Please note: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arboretum.**

There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from ArborEvenings help support the The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission.

The Screwtape Letters
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell!

THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “DIRT”
Jul 17 @ 7:30 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present

THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “DIRT”

All Ages

Thursday, July 17

Doors: 6:30pm // Show: 7:30pm

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is…

DIRT: Prepare a five-minute story about what lies beneath. Squalor, smut, muck and mire. Air out your dirty laundry and don’t leave out the filthy details. Your time spent in flowerbeds, quicksand, or the pig pen. The spade sinking into gravelly ground. The muddy footprints on the pristine white carpet. X marks the spot. What will you unearth? Buried treasure, lurid gossip, or a big orange carrot. Talk dirty to us!

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Show Starts: 7:30 PM

Tickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET.

Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friday, July 18, 2025
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jul 18 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a magical tale of love, mischief, and mistaken identities. Set in a mystical forest, fairies interfere with the romantic entanglements of four young lovers and a group of actors, creating chaos and comedy as they navigate love’s enchantments and illusions.

Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night.

And always FREE!

No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Your continuous, generous donations help keep our ticket price as pay-what-you-can.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jul 18 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a magical tale of love, mischief, and mistaken identities. Set in a mystical forest, fairies interfere with the romantic entanglements of four young lovers and a group of actors, creating chaos and comedy as they navigate love’s enchantments and illusions. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show

The Screwtape Letters
Jul 18 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Center

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell!

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Hendersonville Farmers Market
Jul 19 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Historic Train Depot

A vibrant weekly gathering at the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville. Running every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, rain or shine, the market showcases over 30 local vendors within a 60-mile radius. From farm-fresh produce and meats to baked goods, crafts, and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Join us from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a celebration of food, farms, and family in a lively community atmosphere.

Plant Clinic at Asheville City Market
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Asheville City Market

Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer all of your gardening questions and address your related concerns. Feel free to bring plant or insect samples for identification and/or problem resolution.

You can pick-up soil test kits and receive information about in-person programs and activities at The Learning Garden and the schedule for the Gardening in the Mountains, online seminars.

Asheville Community Plant Market
Jul 19 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Asheville Hydroponics & Organics

Local vendors, selling houseplants and garden plants, plus crafts and more

The Screwtape Letters
Jul 19 @ 4:00 pm
Peace Center

Two shows today: 4:00pm and 8:00pm

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jul 19 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a magical tale of love, mischief, and mistaken identities. Set in a mystical forest, fairies interfere with the romantic entanglements of four young lovers and a group of actors, creating chaos and comedy as they navigate love’s enchantments and illusions.

Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night.

And always FREE!

No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Your continuous, generous donations help keep our ticket price as pay-what-you-can.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jul 19 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a magical tale of love, mischief, and mistaken identities. Set in a mystical forest, fairies interfere with the romantic entanglements of four young lovers and a group of actors, creating chaos and comedy as they navigate love’s enchantments and illusions. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show

MINISTAR: A Cosmic Soul Revival
Jul 19 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present:  Amy Steinberg’s One Woman Show “MINISTAR: A Cosmic Soul Revival”

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$32.31 to $45.70

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
SEATED SHOW
LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE
Meet Amy Steinberg — powerhouse performer, soulful songstress, and cosmic comedienne. Her one-woman show MINISTAR is a dazzling dollhouse of music, monologue, and metaphysical mayhem. From glitter to grief, childhood to mini-stardom, Amy takes you on a wild ride through the rooms of her soul. Come laugh, cry, and remember your own light. 
Sunday, July 20, 2025
The Screwtape Letters
Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm
Peace Center

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jul 20 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a magical tale of love, mischief, and mistaken identities. Set in a mystical forest, fairies interfere with the romantic entanglements of four young lovers and a group of actors, creating chaos and comedy as they navigate love’s enchantments and illusions.

Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night.

And always FREE!

No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Your continuous, generous donations help keep our ticket price as pay-what-you-can.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jul 20 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

A Midsummer Night’s Dream weaves a magical tale of love, mischief, and mistaken identities. Set in a mystical forest, fairies interfere with the romantic entanglements of four young lovers and a group of actors, creating chaos and comedy as they navigate love’s enchantments and illusions. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show

Monday, July 21, 2025
Garden Helpline
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Buncombe County Extension Office — Learning Garden

Extension Master Gardener volunteers will staff the Helpline as indicated in the schedule below. You may send an email or leave a voicemail at any time and an Extension Master Gardener volunteer will respond during Garden Helpline hours. When emailing, please include a photo if it helps describe your gardening question. Soil test kits can be picked up at the Extension office, 24/7. The kits are located in a box outside the front door.

Three ways to contact the Garden Helpline

⮕Call 828-255-5522
⮕Email questions and photos to [email protected]
⮕Visit the Extension Office at 49 Mt. Carmel Road during Helpline hours, listed below.

Garden Helpline Hours

March (starts March 10) – October (ends October 23)
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Arbor Evenings
Jul 23 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
North Carolina Arboretum

Sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! ArborEvenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays through September 18, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

**Please note: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arboretum.**

There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from ArborEvenings help support the The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission.