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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Friday, August 3, 2018
SISTER HAZEL TO PLAY THE CORONA CONCERT SERIES AT THE PEACE CENTER
Aug 3 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Center

Platinum-selling group,  Sister Hazel, will be bringing their “Roll on Bye” 2018 tour to play the Corona Concert Series at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC Friday, August 3. Fans can expect a high energy show with some brand-new Sister Hazel songs like “Roll on Bye” and “You Won’t See Me Again,” as well as popular fan favorites like, “All For You.” A limited number of exclusive VIP Experiences will also be available for sale. These packages include access to a Sister Hazel pre-show event, extensive Q & A session with the band, limited-edition merchandise, and much more. Please check out http://sisterhazelvip.com for the latest information. Show starts at 8pm and tickets are $35. For additional information visit  https://tickets.peacecenter.org/Online/default.asp.


For more information on Sister Hazel, visit www.sisterhazel.com.

Sunday, August 5, 2018
THE 2018 BREVARD MUSIC CENTER | LEONARD BERNSTEIN FESTIVAL
Aug 5 all-day
Brevard Music Center

By highlighting these and other works, Brevard Music Center is presenting some of Bernstein’s greatest output and showing a wonderful variety of his music that is at the core of American classical music experience. We spend so much time celebrating the works of European masters like Beethoven, Mozart, Mahler, and Dvôrak. And those works all deserve to be celebrated. But they must stand alongside Bernstein, Copland, and Gershwin—these masters gave American classical music its voice.

It’s wonderful for Brevard to be joining in with orchestras and institutions all around the world in celebrating the birth of one of the most compelling musicians of our time…or any other time.

THE 2018 BREVARD MUSIC CENTER   LEONARD BERNSTEIN FESTIVAL
Sun., June 24Beloved Bernstein
Mon., July 9Bernstein & Friends
Thurs., July 12: Leonard Bernstein/An American Icon (free lecture/details to come)
Fri., July 13: A Bernstein Celebration
Sat., July 14West Side Story (movie + live symphony)
Sun., July 15: Bernstein the Educator
Thurs., July 26 & Sat., July 28Candide (opera with English supertitles)
Sun., August 5: Season Finale: Bernstein’s Mass

WWW.BREVARDMUSIC.ORG/BERNSTEIN

Deep River, Bill Mattocks & The Strut
Aug 5 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am
Classical Guitarist in the Great Hall
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Entertainment

Wake up to the soothing sounds of classical guitar as Lou Mowad plays gentle melodies for your enjoyment.

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Aug 5 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Saturday, August 4, 2018
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Aug 4 @ 8:00 pm – Aug 5 @ 1:00 am
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Couples,Entertainment
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/elaines-dueling-piano-bar

Join the non-stop, rock ‘n roll, sing-along party show at Elaine’s! Doors open at 8pm, pianos begin at 9pm. 

Monday, August 6, 2018
Alexa Rose, Austin Quattlebaum
Aug 6 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Aug 8 @ 7:30 pm – Aug 9 @ 12:00 am

In celebration of her 30 year recording career, Mary Chapin Carpenter released Sometimes Just The Sky on March 30 on Lambent Light Records via Thirty Tigers. The landmark record features new versions of twelve of Carpenter’s most beloved songs as well as one newly written song, the title track. Produced by Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Paul McCartney, Ray LaMontagne), the album was recorded entirely live at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios outside Bath, England. Joined by long-time collaborator Duke Levine on guitar and a handpicked band of Johns’ favorite musicians, Carpenter reimagined one song from each of her twelve studio albums along with “Sometimes Just The Sky.”

David Cross “Oh Come On”
Aug 8 @ 8:00 pm – Aug 9 @ 12:00 am
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Laugh Your Asheville Off
Aug 9 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

The Southeast’s largest comedy festival celebrates twelve years in Asheville this summer with stand up comedians from all around the world. Recently rebranded from Laugh Your Asheville Off, Asheville Comedy Festival has grown into one of the country’s most prestigious comedy festivals among both comedians, comedy industry professionals and fans.

The three day festival will be showcasing more than 40 of the nation’s funniest comics in the industry today. These comics flock into town to turn the heads of the audiences, major TV network executives, casting agents, talent bookers, and comedy club owners that have traveled to the festival to discover comedians in an atmosphere designed to set the performers up for success.

CONCERT TO BENEFIT LOCAL VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
Aug 9 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Bold Rock Cidery will host a benefit concert for Blue Ridge Honor Flight, The Veterans Healing Farm, and the WNC Military Museum on Thursday, August 9 from 5pm to 10pm. The opening band will be Up Dog and the featured band is The Broadcast. Admission is free, but donations will be taken. Bold Rock will be donating part of their proceeds to the organizations.

 Bold Rock is located at 72 School House Road, Mills River.

Established in 2006, Blue Ridge Honor Flight’s mission is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honor the sacrifices of themselves and their comrades. For more information about how to get involved in Blue Ridge Honor Flight, make a donation, or to get a veteran signed up for a flight, please visit blueridgehonorflight.com.

 The Veterans Healing Farm exists to serve veterans by offering workshops on innovative farming techniques and foster a thriving micro-community of veterans and civilians who build deep friendships and cultivate emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Additionally, the organization supports our nation’s veterans by growing and donating high-quality fruits, vegetables and flower bouquets to veterans and their caregivers free of charge.

The mission of the WNC Military Museum is to provide an avenue for people to appreciate and honor the men and women who serve so bravely in our armed forces through military artifacts and memorabilia.

For more information about the concert, please visit the facebook pages of Bold Rock Mills River or Blue Ridge Honor Flight, or contact Marybeth Burns at (828) 388 4449.

Craft After Dark
Aug 9 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Center for Craft

Save the date for the Center for Craft’s annual benefit celebrating the future of making! Join us for multiple floors of super craft fun!

Featuring:
-Dance party with DJ Marley Carroll
-Photos by Massive Booth
-Bar and signature cocktails with The Waterbird Asheville and Buchi Kombucha
-Burgers, dogs, and charcuterie by Foothills Local Meats
-Dessert station by French Broad Chocolates and Ultimate Ice Cream Company Asheville
-Silent auction of work by 2017 Windgate Fellows

AND MORE

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Aug 9 @ 8:00 pm – Aug 10 @ 1:00 am
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Couples,Entertainment
Contact: (800) 438-5800
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/elaines-dueling-piano-bar

Join the non-stop, rock n’ roll, sing-along party show at Elaine’s! Doors open at 8:00 pm, show starts at 9:00 pm.

Friday, August 10, 2018
Laugh Your Asheville Off
Aug 10 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

The Southeast’s largest comedy festival celebrates twelve years in Asheville this summer with stand up comedians from all around the world. Recently rebranded from Laugh Your Asheville Off, Asheville Comedy Festival has grown into one of the country’s most prestigious comedy festivals among both comedians, comedy industry professionals and fans.

The three day festival will be showcasing more than 40 of the nation’s funniest comics in the industry today. These comics flock into town to turn the heads of the audiences, major TV network executives, casting agents, talent bookers, and comedy club owners that have traveled to the festival to discover comedians in an atmosphere designed to set the performers up for success.

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Aug 10 @ 8:00 pm – Aug 11 @ 1:00 am
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Couples,Entertainment
Contact: (800) 438-5800
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/elaines-dueling-piano-bar

Join the non-stop, rock n’ roll, sing-along party show at Elaine’s! Doors open at 8:00 pm, show starts at 9:00 pm.

Cosmic Charlie – Jerry Garcia Birthday Show
Aug 10 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 11 @ 12:00 am
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Laugh Your Asheville Off
Aug 11 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

The Southeast’s largest comedy festival celebrates twelve years in Asheville this summer with stand up comedians from all around the world. Recently rebranded from Laugh Your Asheville Off, Asheville Comedy Festival has grown into one of the country’s most prestigious comedy festivals among both comedians, comedy industry professionals and fans.

The three day festival will be showcasing more than 40 of the nation’s funniest comics in the industry today. These comics flock into town to turn the heads of the audiences, major TV network executives, casting agents, talent bookers, and comedy club owners that have traveled to the festival to discover comedians in an atmosphere designed to set the performers up for success.

Riders in the Sky
Aug 11 – Aug 12 all-day
Tweetsie Railroad

Come hear Grammy-winning music and comedy from America’s Favorite Cowboys. Shows at noon and 3:00 p.m.

Taco & Tequila Throwdown
Aug 11 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Community Outdoor Concert
Aug 11 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Etowah UMC

Etowah United Methodist Church, 110 Brickyard Rd., Etowah, is hosting a free community outdoor concert on Saturday, August 11, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.  Music will be provided by “Folkadelic” and food and drinks will be available for purchase.  Proceeds from refreshment sales and donations will benefit Only Hope WNC, a shelter for homeless teenage boys.  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and friends and family for music on the lawn.  For additional information: 828-891-4360, etowahumc.org or email [email protected].

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Aug 11 @ 8:00 pm – Aug 12 @ 1:00 am
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Couples,Entertainment
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/elaines-dueling-piano-bar

Join the non-stop, rock ‘n roll, sing-along party show at Elaine’s! Doors open at 8pm, pianos begin at 9pm. 

Fade To Black
Aug 11 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 12 @ 12:00 am
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Classical Guitarist in the Great Hall
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Entertainment

Wake up to the soothing sounds of classical guitar as Lou Mowad plays gentle melodies for your enjoyment.

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Aug 12 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Black Moth Super Rainbow
Aug 12 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 13 @ 12:00 am
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Red Baraat
Aug 14 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am
Monday, August 13, 2018
The Goonies
Aug 13 @ 8:00 pm – Aug 14 @ 12:00 am
Thursday, August 16, 2018
William Clark Green
Aug 16 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am
Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Aug 16 @ 8:00 pm – Aug 17 @ 1:00 am
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Couples,Entertainment
Contact: (800) 438-5800
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/elaines-dueling-piano-bar

Join the non-stop, rock n’ roll, sing-along party show at Elaine’s! Doors open at 8:00 pm, show starts at 9:00 pm.

Friday, August 17, 2018
Downtown After 5
Aug 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The 30th anniversary season of Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru, kicks off Friday, May 18 from 5-9pm. Downtown After 5 takes place the 3rd Friday of the month May – September and is held on North Lexington Avenue. Events are free and open to the public.