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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Thursday, October 28, 2021
Gluten-Free Comedy, open mic at Ginger’s Revenge
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ginger's Revenge
Halloween Rooftop Standup show in Downtown Asheville
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Come grab dinner and a show at Rabbit Rabbit, in Downtown Asheville Outside Theatre Space:
**Great Craft Rabbit-themed cocktails available
**AVL Pizza truck on-site & AVL Pizza full menu available
**Rooftop-seating, depending on weather, where we go to an awesome space below
**Sanitized Headphones provided so you don’t miss a joke while getting your food & drinks, works anywhere around the venue and Asheville Pizza
Featuring: Premier Asheville Standup Comics
What: Weekly Outdoor & Rooftop*
Sunset Comedy Dinner Shows
When: : Thursdays October 21 & 28
7p (doors 6:30p)
Where: Rabbit Rabbit,
Downtown Asheville, 75 Coxe Ave
Cost: $15, Tickets at RabbitRabbitavl.com thru etix or also available at door (but it’s often sold out so come early)
More information or to inquire about performing, contact Michele Scheve at [email protected]
*Rooftop depends on weather, we have a great space under the roof too! Dress in costume for prizes!

Friday, October 29, 2021
Horror Anthology Screening
Oct 29 all-day
Attic Salt Theatre
Clue
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

2021-22 Season: Clue

Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well … dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.


Seats have been blocked throughout the audience to provide social distancing between patrons. Patrons may purchase in groups of one or two only.


All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

Chris Tucker: Live in Concert
Oct 29 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Concert Hall

Tucker

Chris Tucker is an award-winning actor and comedian best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series with Jackie Chan. He became a favorite on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and came to prominence with his first starring role in the 1995 cult classic film Friday, starring alongside Ice Cube. In 1997, Tucker embarked on his first production as executive producer and co-starred in the hit movie Money Talks with Charlie Sheen. That same year, he also appeared in Luc Besson’s highly successful The Fifth Element. In 2006, Tucker negotiated an unprecedented $25 million salary to appear in Rush Hour 3, which at the time made him the highest paid actor in Hollywood.

Tucker co-starred in the 2013 Oscar®-nominated film Silver Linings Playbook with Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lawrence, and Bradley Cooper. In 2015, his first standup film, Chris Tucker Live, was released exclusively on Netflix, and marked the first project that Tucker has starred in and produced through his company, Chris Tucker Entertainment. In 2016, he co-starred in Ang Lee’s powerful Iraq war-centric film, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, with Vin Diesel and Steve Martin. To date, Tucker has starred in films that have collectively grossed over $1 billion in box office sales worldwide.

Official Website

Saturday, October 30, 2021
Horror Anthology Screening
Oct 30 all-day
Attic Salt Theatre
Clue
Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

2021-22 Season: Clue

Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well … dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.


Seats have been blocked throughout the audience to provide social distancing between patrons. Patrons may purchase in groups of one or two only.


All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

Sunday, October 31, 2021
Clue
Oct 31 @ 2:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

2021-22 Season: Clue

Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well … dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.


Seats have been blocked throughout the audience to provide social distancing between patrons. Patrons may purchase in groups of one or two only.


All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

Thursday, November 4, 2021
Gluten-Free Comedy, open mic at Ginger’s Revenge
Nov 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ginger's Revenge
The Magnetic Theatre and Delighted Tobehere present Drag 101
Nov 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Magnetic Theatre

The Magnetic Theatre is thrilled to bring back to their stage the incredibly talented Delighted Tobehere for a one weekend engagement of Drag 101: A hilarious, live singing A to Z course in drag!
A wise man once said, “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” Well, we’ll just ignore him for this show! In Drag 101, Delighted Tobehere will leave nothing to the imagination as she reveals ALL of drag’s best kept secrets! She’ll pull from over 20 years of experience to give you a behind the scenes look at the world of drag! Personal stories, gossip, pro tips, how tos, audience participation, side splitting comedy, and yes, 100% live singing entertainment! The judges loved her on America’s Got Talent, and you’re sure to agree!
Find out what it takes to be a Queen! This is a hilarious, live singing, full transformation drag show! Everything that happens in a drag dressing room happens on stage right before your very eyes. Everything. Yes… even THAT!
Find out why Huffington Post labeled her one of the funniest drag queens in America! Get your tickets today! You’ll be DELIGHTED you did!
Drag 101 runs Thursday, November 4th through Sunday, November 7th, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25, with limited seating. For information and tickets, visit www.themagnetictheatre.org.

Friday, November 5, 2021
Clue
Nov 5 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

2021-22 Season: Clue

Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well … dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.


Seats have been blocked throughout the audience to provide social distancing between patrons. Patrons may purchase in groups of one or two only.


All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

NUNSENSE JAMBOREE CANCELLED
Nov 5 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

NUNSENSE JAMBOREE

Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin

This hilarious hoedown is Nunsense fun with a Laugh-In/Hee-Haw/Grand Ole Opry slant!
In Nunsense I, a wacky nun known as Sister Mary Amnesia regained her memory and recalled that she always wanted to be a country singer. In Nunsense II, her dream became one step closer to reality when Reverend Mother landed a recording contract for her. In this show, Nunsense Jamboree, Sister Amnesia’s dream is realized as she headlines a brand new show promoting her debut album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.

The Magnetic Theatre and Delighted Tobehere present Drag 101
Nov 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Magnetic Theatre

The Magnetic Theatre is thrilled to bring back to their stage the incredibly talented Delighted Tobehere for a one weekend engagement of Drag 101: A hilarious, live singing A to Z course in drag!
A wise man once said, “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” Well, we’ll just ignore him for this show! In Drag 101, Delighted Tobehere will leave nothing to the imagination as she reveals ALL of drag’s best kept secrets! She’ll pull from over 20 years of experience to give you a behind the scenes look at the world of drag! Personal stories, gossip, pro tips, how tos, audience participation, side splitting comedy, and yes, 100% live singing entertainment! The judges loved her on America’s Got Talent, and you’re sure to agree!
Find out what it takes to be a Queen! This is a hilarious, live singing, full transformation drag show! Everything that happens in a drag dressing room happens on stage right before your very eyes. Everything. Yes… even THAT!
Find out why Huffington Post labeled her one of the funniest drag queens in America! Get your tickets today! You’ll be DELIGHTED you did!
Drag 101 runs Thursday, November 4th through Sunday, November 7th, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25, with limited seating. For information and tickets, visit www.themagnetictheatre.org.

Getaway Comedy featuring Allison Rose
Nov 5 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Getaway River Bar

Allison Rose is an NYC comedian, writer, and photographer. Born on a quiet farm in Kansas, she came into her own on the loud stages of Denver dive bars. Her thoughtful but unabashed honesty casts a new light on unexpected topics and lifts the shadows off these still pretty weird times. She has been featured on the High Plains, Red Clay, 208, Savage Henry, and Yuck Fest comedy festivals. She is a regular at Comedy Works in Denver but currently resides in Brooklyn where she hosts the NYC edition of We Still Like You and a comedy roast show called We’re Not Sweet. You can catch her performing in comedy clubs, theaters, bars, basements, bodega backyards, and porches all across the country.
Also featuring Jess Cooley and Cody Hughes
ages 21+ (must have ID with you)
Tickets $15

COVID-19 safety measures

Event will be outdoors

Safety measures instituted by event host. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring that precautions are followed.

What we’re about

A great place to find live Asheville’s live comedy performances and other local comedy fans!

We’ll be posting all the Asheville-area stand-up comedy shows in the area (assuming I know about them). We’ve met several of you already, and we’d love to meet more of you!

Asheville has a lot of great comedy. There’s touring comics performing in larger venues. Asheville is also home to a thriving local scene with great local comics performing in smaller venues and opening for touring comics. There is also a great selection of open mics, so if you ever have the itch to try something out, you’ll have plenty of opportunities.

Saturday, November 6, 2021
Clue
Nov 6 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

2021-22 Season: Clue

Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well … dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.


Seats have been blocked throughout the audience to provide social distancing between patrons. Patrons may purchase in groups of one or two only.


All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

NUNSENSE JAMBOREE CANCELLED
Nov 6 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

NUNSENSE JAMBOREE

Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin

This hilarious hoedown is Nunsense fun with a Laugh-In/Hee-Haw/Grand Ole Opry slant!
In Nunsense I, a wacky nun known as Sister Mary Amnesia regained her memory and recalled that she always wanted to be a country singer. In Nunsense II, her dream became one step closer to reality when Reverend Mother landed a recording contract for her. In this show, Nunsense Jamboree, Sister Amnesia’s dream is realized as she headlines a brand new show promoting her debut album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.

The Magnetic Theatre and Delighted Tobehere present Drag 101
Nov 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Magnetic Theatre

The Magnetic Theatre is thrilled to bring back to their stage the incredibly talented Delighted Tobehere for a one weekend engagement of Drag 101: A hilarious, live singing A to Z course in drag!
A wise man once said, “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” Well, we’ll just ignore him for this show! In Drag 101, Delighted Tobehere will leave nothing to the imagination as she reveals ALL of drag’s best kept secrets! She’ll pull from over 20 years of experience to give you a behind the scenes look at the world of drag! Personal stories, gossip, pro tips, how tos, audience participation, side splitting comedy, and yes, 100% live singing entertainment! The judges loved her on America’s Got Talent, and you’re sure to agree!
Find out what it takes to be a Queen! This is a hilarious, live singing, full transformation drag show! Everything that happens in a drag dressing room happens on stage right before your very eyes. Everything. Yes… even THAT!
Find out why Huffington Post labeled her one of the funniest drag queens in America! Get your tickets today! You’ll be DELIGHTED you did!
Drag 101 runs Thursday, November 4th through Sunday, November 7th, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25, with limited seating. For information and tickets, visit www.themagnetictheatre.org.

Sunday, November 7, 2021
NUNSENSE JAMBOREE
Nov 7 @ 2:00 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

NUNSENSE JAMBOREE

Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin

This hilarious hoedown is Nunsense fun with a Laugh-In/Hee-Haw/Grand Ole Opry slant!
In Nunsense I, a wacky nun known as Sister Mary Amnesia regained her memory and recalled that she always wanted to be a country singer. In Nunsense II, her dream became one step closer to reality when Reverend Mother landed a recording contract for her. In this show, Nunsense Jamboree, Sister Amnesia’s dream is realized as she headlines a brand new show promoting her debut album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.

Clue
Nov 7 @ 2:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

2021-22 Season: Clue

Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well … dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.


Seats have been blocked throughout the audience to provide social distancing between patrons. Patrons may purchase in groups of one or two only.


All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

John Crist The Fresh Cuts Comedy Tour
Nov 7 @ 7:00 pm
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, four million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast.Widely known for viral videos like “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney,” “Brands that need to be CANCELLED” plus hundreds more.

The Magnetic Theatre and Delighted Tobehere present Drag 101
Nov 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Magnetic Theatre

The Magnetic Theatre is thrilled to bring back to their stage the incredibly talented Delighted Tobehere for a one weekend engagement of Drag 101: A hilarious, live singing A to Z course in drag!
A wise man once said, “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” Well, we’ll just ignore him for this show! In Drag 101, Delighted Tobehere will leave nothing to the imagination as she reveals ALL of drag’s best kept secrets! She’ll pull from over 20 years of experience to give you a behind the scenes look at the world of drag! Personal stories, gossip, pro tips, how tos, audience participation, side splitting comedy, and yes, 100% live singing entertainment! The judges loved her on America’s Got Talent, and you’re sure to agree!
Find out what it takes to be a Queen! This is a hilarious, live singing, full transformation drag show! Everything that happens in a drag dressing room happens on stage right before your very eyes. Everything. Yes… even THAT!
Find out why Huffington Post labeled her one of the funniest drag queens in America! Get your tickets today! You’ll be DELIGHTED you did!
Drag 101 runs Thursday, November 4th through Sunday, November 7th, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25, with limited seating. For information and tickets, visit www.themagnetictheatre.org.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic at The Asheville Music Hall
Nov 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Asheville Music Hall

Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge is the longest running comedy open mic in Asheville happening every Wednesday night

The show starts at 8:00, and there is no cover. Anyone wanting to perform needs to sign up by 8pm, and will get five minutes on stage. Local and not-so-local, professional and not-so-professional comics perform or just anyone wanting to get up in front of people and try to make them laugh. Always fun. Always free.

Anyone wanting to perform needs to sign up by 8pm, and will get five minutes on stage. The order of sign-up is not necessarily the order of the show.

Thursday, November 11, 2021
Sunset Rooftop Comedy Shows in Downtown Asheville
Nov 11 all-day
Rabbit Rabbit

Come grab dinner and a show at Rabbit Rabbit, in Downtown Asheville Outside Theatre Space:
**Great Craft Rabbit-themed cocktails available
**AVL Pizza truck on-site & AVL Pizza full menu available
**Rooftop-seating, depending on weather, where we go to an awesome space below
**Sanitized Headphones provided so you don’t miss a joke while getting your food & drinks, works anywhere around the venue and Asheville Pizza
Featuring: Premier Asheville Standup Comics
What: Weekly Outdoor & Rooftop*
Sunset Comedy Dinner Shows
When: : Thursdays October 21 & 28
7p (doors 6:30p)
Where: Rabbit Rabbit,
Downtown Asheville, 75 Coxe Ave
Cost: $15, Tickets at RabbitRabbitavl.com thru etix or also available at door (but it’s often sold out so come early)
More information or to inquire about performing, contact Michele Scheve at [email protected]
*Rooftop depends on weather, we have a great space under the roof too! Dress comfortably for the weather!

Gluten-Free Comedy, open mic at Ginger’s Revenge
Nov 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ginger's Revenge
SUNSET ROOFTOP STANDUP COMEDY Cancelled
Nov 11 @ 7:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

he comedy show is a ticketed event on Rabbit Rabbit’s outdoor rooftop, with very limited table seating. Come early and get sunset dinner and drinks!

Come grab dinner and a show at Rabbit Rabbit, in Downtown Asheville Outside Theatre Space:
**Great Craft Rabbit-themed cocktails available
**AVL Pizza truck on-site & AVL Pizza full menu available
**Rooftop-seating, depending on weather, where we go to an awesome space below
**Sanitized Headphones provided so you don’t miss a joke while getting your food & drinks, works anywhere around the venue and Asheville Pizza
Your comedy ticket includes your own sanitized headphones. You will not miss a minute of the show while looking stylishly futuristic!
Rabbit Rabbit Silent Comedy tickets include 1 pair of RF wireless personal headphones so that you can listen to the comic’s audio without violating time limits on amplified sound. The headphones are sanitized thoroughly with an EPA-approved cleaning agent between our weekly events, and stored in a no-touch, safe and sealed manner to allow further decontamination so that they are completely safe, between our once per week silent comedy nights.
Todd Barry Minori Hinds
Nov 11 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Ages 18+
FULLY SEATED SHOW

This show was originally scheduled for May 24, 2020, October 22, 2020, and then April 9, 2021. Previously purchased tickets will be honored at the rescheduled date.

Todd Barry has released three one-hour stand-up specials including his latest one for Netflix, Spicy Honey.

He’s appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan and Late Night With Seth Meyers and his acting credits include The Wrestler, Road Trip, Flight of the Concords, Chappelle’s Show, Spin City, Sex and the City. You may have heard his voice on the animated series Bob’s Burgers, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

Todd is also the author of the critically-acclaimed 2017 travel memoir Thank You For Coming To Hattiesburg.

Friday, November 12, 2021
NUNSENSE JAMBOREE CANCELLED
Nov 12 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

NUNSENSE JAMBOREE

Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin

This hilarious hoedown is Nunsense fun with a Laugh-In/Hee-Haw/Grand Ole Opry slant!
In Nunsense I, a wacky nun known as Sister Mary Amnesia regained her memory and recalled that she always wanted to be a country singer. In Nunsense II, her dream became one step closer to reality when Reverend Mother landed a recording contract for her. In this show, Nunsense Jamboree, Sister Amnesia’s dream is realized as she headlines a brand new show promoting her debut album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.

Saturday, November 13, 2021
NUNSENSE JAMBOREE CANCELLED
Nov 13 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

NUNSENSE JAMBOREE

Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin

This hilarious hoedown is Nunsense fun with a Laugh-In/Hee-Haw/Grand Ole Opry slant!
In Nunsense I, a wacky nun known as Sister Mary Amnesia regained her memory and recalled that she always wanted to be a country singer. In Nunsense II, her dream became one step closer to reality when Reverend Mother landed a recording contract for her. In this show, Nunsense Jamboree, Sister Amnesia’s dream is realized as she headlines a brand new show promoting her debut album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.

Sunday, November 14, 2021
NUNSENSE JAMBOREE
Nov 14 @ 2:00 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

NUNSENSE JAMBOREE

Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin

This hilarious hoedown is Nunsense fun with a Laugh-In/Hee-Haw/Grand Ole Opry slant!
In Nunsense I, a wacky nun known as Sister Mary Amnesia regained her memory and recalled that she always wanted to be a country singer. In Nunsense II, her dream became one step closer to reality when Reverend Mother landed a recording contract for her. In this show, Nunsense Jamboree, Sister Amnesia’s dream is realized as she headlines a brand new show promoting her debut album, I Could’ve Gone to Nashville.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic at The Asheville Music Hall
Nov 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Asheville Music Hall

Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge is the longest running comedy open mic in Asheville happening every Wednesday night

The show starts at 8:00, and there is no cover. Anyone wanting to perform needs to sign up by 8pm, and will get five minutes on stage. Local and not-so-local, professional and not-so-professional comics perform or just anyone wanting to get up in front of people and try to make them laugh. Always fun. Always free.

Anyone wanting to perform needs to sign up by 8pm, and will get five minutes on stage. The order of sign-up is not necessarily the order of the show.