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, September 7, 2023
Goodwill Business Advisory Council (BAC) meeting
Sep 7 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Givens Communities at Givens Estates
Please join us for the next Goodwill Business Advisory Council (BAC) meeting to be held on Thursday, September 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll be meeting at Givens Communities at Givens Estates in Asheville.

Building: Williams Performing Arts Center in Oxford Commons. Click here to view a campus map.

Featured Speakers:
Kevin Schwab – CEO
Christian Grunder – Vice President, Human Resources
Teresa Stephens – Vice President, Affordable Communities
Keith Robinette and Kayla Welch – Talent Acquisition Specialists
Andrew Myers – Natural Resources Crew Leader
Danielle Stringer – Landscape Crew Leader
Dylan Lowery – Turf Crew Leader
Closing Remarks: Kayla Welch and Keith Robinette

Come join us to learn more about how Given Communities is leading the way in providing our area with elder care. We will hear from members of the staff and leadership team. Be sure to stay after the meeting for a tour of the community.

We look forward to seeing all our community partners on September 7. Please register to attend below; space is limited.

LAZOOM Tours: GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Sep 7 @ 7:00 pm
LaZoom Room


GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR

Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.

  • Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
  • 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
  • $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
  • Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue

*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.

Friday, September 8, 2023
AM Power Hour
Sep 8 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Mountain Credit Union

Enjoy a more productive day by meeting prospective customers at the start of your day. You may find a strong referral source, a new vendor, the perfect client, or simply get a foot in the door for connecting again later at another Chamber event. AM Power Hour is great if you are an early-bird or can’t make our after-hours networking events.

AM Power Hour
Sep 8 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Mountain Credit Union
LAZOOM: CITY COMEDY TOUR
Sep 8 @ 10:00 am
LaZoom Room

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

  • Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
  • 90-Minutes – tours run daily
  • 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
  • $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting: Hendersonville Outfitters
Sep 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Hendersonville Outfitters

Friday, September 8th

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Hendersonville Outfitters

144 3rd Ave West, Hendersonville

Comedy at Catawba: Ryan Singer
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope

Every Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country

Ryan Singer, “Comedy’s Crown Prince of Weird” is a comic’s comic who electrifies mainstream audiences with material that is both uncompromising and unpretentious. He recently released his first one-hour special The Supernatural, filmed in a haunted school. He’s been seen on Maron (IFC), The Movie Show (ScFy) and has released 4 full-length comedy albums, Free Love (2018), Immortal For Now (2015), Comedy Wonder Town (2012) and How To Get High Without Drugs (2010), 3 of which were chosen as Top Comedy Album of the Year. He is the creator and host of the popular Me & Paranormal You podcast in which he has in-depth interviews with paranormal investigators, experiencers of the supernatural and explores all things esoteric. He has been selected by Rolling Stone Magazine as “A Comic Who Should Be Big,” LA Weekly as one of “10 LA Comics to Watch”, mentioned in NY Magazine as a “Comic to Watch,” was one of 4 finalists in the original CMT’s Next Big Comic Contest, is a frequent guest on the WTF Podcast w/Marc Maron and the Bob & Tom Show, and his joke “United Snacks of America” has nearly 11 million listens on Pandora.

ages 18+

doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm

LAZOOM Tours: GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm
LaZoom Room


GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR

Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.

  • Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
  • 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
  • $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
  • Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue

*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.

Saturday, September 9, 2023
LAZOOM: CITY COMEDY TOUR
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am
LaZoom Room

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

  • Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
  • 90-Minutes – tours run daily
  • 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
  • $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
LAZOOM Tours: Kids’ Comedy Tour
Sep 9 @ 11:00 am
LaZoom Room


Kids’ Comedy Tour: 
Wildly funny, this educational and entertaining tour features the perfect blend of Asheville’s history and kid-centric comedy. Geared specifically toward the 5–12 year old crowd, you’ll explore the town with our famously outlandish tour guides leading the way.

  • Perfect for birthday parties
  • Makes for memorable school field trips
  • Tickets are $27 per person
  • Beverages available for purchase at the LaZoom Room
  • Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue
LAZOOM Tours: GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Sep 9 @ 7:00 pm
LaZoom Room


GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR

Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.

  • Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
  • 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
  • $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
  • Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue

*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.

Sunday, September 10, 2023
LAZOOM: CITY COMEDY TOUR
Sep 10 @ 10:00 am
LaZoom Room

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

  • Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
  • 90-Minutes – tours run daily
  • 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
  • $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
Comedy at Catawba: Matt Taylor
Sep 10 @ 6:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope

Modelface Comedy presents Comedy at Catawba

Nashville comedian Matt Taylor comes with an affinity for self deprecation and miscommunication. Like sifting for silver in a septic tank, his comedy can best be described as ignorantly optimistic. Most recently he has been touring with Rodney Carrington and a featured comic on Nate Bargatze’s upcoming standup series “The Showcase”. He was also featured on season 2 of Stand Up Nashville (PeacockTV, Circle) and has had the pleasure of opening for other amazing comics such as John Crist, Leeanne Morgan, Matt Rife, Joe List, and many more!

Featuring TBA

ages 18+

doors 6pm, show at 6:30pm

 

LAZOOM Tours: GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Sep 10 @ 7:00 pm
LaZoom Room


GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR

Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.

  • Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
  • 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
  • $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
  • Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue

*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.

Monday, September 11, 2023
LAZOOM: CITY COMEDY TOUR
Sep 11 @ 10:00 am
LaZoom Room

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

  • Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
  • 90-Minutes – tours run daily
  • 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
  • $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
LAZOOM Tours: GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm
LaZoom Room


GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR

Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.

  • Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
  • 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
  • $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
  • Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue

*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
LAZOOM: CITY COMEDY TOUR
Sep 12 @ 10:00 am
LaZoom Room

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

  • Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
  • 90-Minutes – tours run daily
  • 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
  • $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
How to Thrive in a Recession (When You Are Self Employed)
Sep 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Virtual via Zoom

Description: There’s been talk of a looming recession, and seemingly much to fear: inflation, interest rates, bank failures. But do you need to panic? In short: no. Recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle, and they can actually open doors both for investing and for growing your small business. But it’s important to address the scary parts, and know how to mitigate them. Join me for an empowering class on shoring up your personal finances to stay protected during an economic downturn, and to learn ways that you can position your business for surviving and even thriving in a recession.

We’ll cover:

  • emergency savings
  • personal finance basics
  • inflation
  • adjusting your quarterly tax payments
  • investing: how not to panic
  • hidden opportunities
  • why feelings matter
  • the opportunities hiding in a recession

BIO:

Hannah Cole is a tax expert who serves small creative businesses and mission-driven solopreneurs. A long-time working artist with a high-level exhibition history, the financial challenges of freelancers and small creative businesses are both relevant and personal to Hannah. Her specialty is communicating complex tax issues in a clear, creative-centered, empowering way, through teaching, writing, and the Sunlight podcast. She founded her company, Sunlight Tax, to serve visionary people who are self-employed, with relevant tax and financial education, so you can bring your unique vision to the world.

LAZOOM Tours: GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm
LaZoom Room


GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR

Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.

  • Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
  • 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
  • $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
  • Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue

*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Business Morning Update
Sep 13 @ 7:45 am – 9:00 am
Elk's Lodge
LAZOOM: CITY COMEDY TOUR
Sep 13 @ 10:00 am
LaZoom Room

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

  • Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
  • 90-Minutes – tours run daily
  • 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
  • $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
Young Professionals Monthly Social
Sep 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Dry Falls Brewing Co
LAZOOM Tours: GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm
LaZoom Room


GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR

Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.

  • Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
  • 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
  • $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
  • Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue

*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.

Thursday, September 14, 2023
LAZOOM: CITY COMEDY TOUR
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am
LaZoom Room

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

  • Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
  • 90-Minutes – tours run daily
  • 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
  • $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
LAZOOM Tours: GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm
LaZoom Room


GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR

Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.

  • Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
  • 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
  • $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
  • Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue

*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.

Monty Python’s Spamalot
Sep 14 @ 7:30 pm
HART Theatre

Find your grail.

Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy GrailMonty Python’s Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The 2005 Broadway production received 14 Tony nominations and won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.”

Rated PG-13 for mild language and suggestive content.

Friday, September 15, 2023
LAZOOM: CITY COMEDY TOUR
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am
LaZoom Room

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

  • Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
  • 90-Minutes – tours run daily
  • 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
  • $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
Comedy at Catawba: Blaire Postman with Grief Cat
Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Blaire Postman from Washington DC!

Blaire Postman is an unexpected, high-energy comedian with no chill. She’s been featured by renowned podcasts, including “Just Between Us,” Slate Magazine’s “The Waves” and “The Jackie & Laurie Show,” and by some pretty snazzy comedy festivals. Blaire performs on cool-kid NYC stand-up showcases, headlines indy clubs nationwide, and tours theaters and colleges around the country with her solo show – LADY ADHD – garnering rave reviews from SF Sketchfest to Caveat Theater in New York. Also, cats.

 

GRIEF CAT: Lush harmonies and heartfelt lyrics, often with a wink or quirky twist, await you with the brilliant award winning singer/songwriter duo: Griefcat. Described as “Local Favorites” by Washington City Paper, Griefcat is comprised of veteran singer-songwriters Louisa Hall and Annie Nardolilli. Annie and Louisa met behind the scenes at a variety show in 2015, and felt an immediate kinship after Annie sang about a Hot Park Ranger, and Louisa about her Barista Boyfriend. They reunited to play the 9:30 Club in 2018 and vowed to form a band: Griefcat. They scheduled their first rehearsal in 2019, wrote a song about vaccines and egg rolls, and the rest is (recent) history.

Griefcat’s songs range from hilarious to sincere with a unique sound akin to Flight of the Conchords, mixed with a little Dolly Parton and an indie flair. Griefcat entertains with music about the trials, joys, and tribulations of modern life. As one concert goer said, seeing Griefcat was “the most fun I’ve had since Lizzo.”

His debut album, Tag Me In, was released on June 17th, 2022 and quickly reached the top of the iTunes and Amazon charts, receiving acclaim for his low-stakes approach and gleeful dive into what makes him tick.

LAZOOM Tours: GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm
LaZoom Room


GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR

Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.

  • Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
  • 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
  • $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
  • Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue

*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.

Monty Python’s Spamalot
Sep 15 @ 7:30 pm
HART Theatre

Find your grail.

Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy GrailMonty Python’s Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The 2005 Broadway production received 14 Tony nominations and won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.”

Rated PG-13 for mild language and suggestive content.