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 10, 2021
The Montford Park Players Summer Shakespeare Program: Romeo + Juliet
Jul 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

4 Week Session with 1 Weekend of digital performance

Rehearse – Monday through Friday 12-2(3)pm (June 15th through July 10th)

Shows pre-recorded and streamed – Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 5:30pm (July 10, 11, 12)
w/live Q & A after

Limit 20 Participants

 

 Montford Moppets Production: Merry Wives of Windsor
Jul 10 @ 5:30 pm
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

Merry Wives of Windsor – July 9 – 18 at 5:30 pm

by W. Shakespeare

The first production of the year for MPP’s brilliant teenagers!

 

Kore
Jul 10 @ 7:30 pm
Magnetic Theatre

 

Persephone is 29, unemployed, broke, and trying to figure out what to do next. She’s living with her mother, who’s driving her crazy. Enter Hades – the attractive bad boy who might just offer the escape she needs. The question is – what is Persephone willing to give up for her freedom?

Montford Park Players: Grimm’s Fairy Tales
Jul 10 @ 7:30 pm
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

Grimm’s Fairy Tales – June 25 – July 24

By Barbie Angell, Kathryn Langwell, Monica McDaniel & Honor Moor

Four local women playwrights take on the tales of The Brothers Grimm and create a World Premiere that is sure to delight the whole family!

Sunday, July 11, 2021
Peace Broadway! On sale Now!
Jul 11 all-day
Peace Center

Guarantee Your Seats for All 9 Shows!

Premium Seating

Peacekeepers may purchase up to TWO Premium subscriptions per $250 donation. Box seating is available with annual gifts starting at $1,500 for upper boxes and $2,500 for lower boxes. Gifts must be renewed annually to retain season tickets in this section. Please note, due to demand, this seating area is limited.

Patron Accessibility

The Peace Center offers a variety of accessibility services including assistive listening, ASL interpreted performances (Saturday matinees), audio described performances, wheelchair accessible seating, and transfer chairs. For the best experience, please discuss your specific need with a Customer Service Representative. Some services require advance notice.

Kore
Jul 11 @ 4:00 pm
Magnetic Theatre

Persephone is 29, unemployed, broke, and trying to figure out what to do next. She’s living with her mother, who’s driving her crazy. Enter Hades – the attractive bad boy who might just offer the escape she needs. The question is – what is Persephone willing to give up for her freedom?

 Montford Moppets Production: Merry Wives of Windsor
Jul 11 @ 5:30 pm
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

Merry Wives of Windsor – July 9 – 18 at 5:30 pm

by W. Shakespeare

The first production of the year for MPP’s brilliant teenagers!

 

Montford Park Players: Grimm’s Fairy Tales
Jul 11 @ 7:30 pm
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

Grimm’s Fairy Tales – June 25 – July 24

By Barbie Angell, Kathryn Langwell, Monica McDaniel & Honor Moor

Four local women playwrights take on the tales of The Brothers Grimm and create a World Premiere that is sure to delight the whole family!

Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Inside Out Stand Up Comedy Showcase
Jul 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
One World Brewing West

Generic Comedy

One World West presents the Inside Out Stand Up Comedy Showcase, a weekly standup show featuring performances by some of the best comedians in Asheville and the surrounding areas. Every week we feature live comedy on our outdoor stage from professional stand ups along with up-and-comers. No two shows will ever be the same!

Hosted by Kenny Stempien and Morgan Bost.

Magnetic in the Smoky Park OUTDOOR SHOW
Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm
Smoky Park Supper Club

OUTDOOR SHOW

Join us on Tuesday nights for Magnetic’s signature variety show. There will be an exciting mix of comedy, music, theatre, dance, magic and more! Smoky Park Supper Club is offering us their beautiful outdoor venue, and will be selling food and drinks. The event is BYOC (bring your own chair), and we will, of course, be following strict Covid safety protocols. We can’t wait to see you there!

Smoky Park Supper Club + Magnetic Theatre Outdoor Show
Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm
Smoky Park Supper Club

Join us Tuesday nights, beginning April 13th, as The Magnetic Theatre teams up with the wizards at Smoky Park Supper Club to host a live, outdoor variety show. We’ll be filling Smoky Park’s gorgeous, riverside outdoor space with comedy, theatre, music and so much more.

There will be food and beverages available for purchase.

  • This is a BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Chair) event.
  • In accordance with safety guidelines this show will be staged outdoors, with mask and social distancing protocols enforced. There will also be temperature checks and COVID waivers that need to be signed by each attendee at the gate.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the 7pm showtime.
  • We do require that masks be worn at all times unless you are actively eating or drinking.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Beauty Parlour Comedy featuring Carlette Jennings
Jul 14 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Asheville Beauty Academy

Carlette Jennings is a stand up comic and actor from Queens, living with her husband, a fellow comic and actor, in Decatur, GA. She was selected as a featured performer in the 10th Annual Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. She has worked with Donald Glover on FX’s Atlanta, and can be seen on Hallmark’s Christmas Everlasting with Tatyana Ali and Patti LaBelle. She enjoys food, travel, avoiding manual labor, and pretending to understand wine.

Thursday, July 15, 2021
Love, Marriage and the Irish!: Two Comic One-Acts: AUDITIONS
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Attic Salt Theatre Company

READERS THEATRE SHOWCASE

Love, Marriage and the Irish!: Two Comic One-Acts

The Twelve Pound Look by JM Barrie – directed by Jim Reid; O’Flaherty, V.C. by GB Shaw – directed by Ellen Pappas

Auditions, rehearsals, and performances at Attic Salt Theatre Company

LOCATION: 2002 Riverside Dr. Suite 42-O; ​Asheville, NC 28804

AUDITION DATE: Thursday, July 15; 10:30 am-2:30 pm

PERFORMANCE DATES: August 6-8, 2021; 2:30 pm

REHEARSAL DATES: July 26, July 27, July 29, August 3, and August 5; 10:30 am -2:30 pm

Auditions held at

The Autumn Players will be performing a readers theater program of two delightful one-act comedies this summer at Attic Salt Theatre (while ACT is closed). The program is called Love, Marriage and the Irish!: Two Comic One-Acts by JM Barrie and George Bernard Shaw.

Fireworks fly in the drawing room as an unexpected visitor sends Harry Sims Into a tailspin on the day before he is to be knighted in JM Barrie’s delightful play The Twelve Pound Look. And George Bernard Shaw infuses comedy into the terrible experience of war in O’Flaherty, V.C. as he depicts an Irish soldier trying to come to terms with what it means to be a hero. The Twelve Pound Look will be directed by Jim Reid and O’Flaherty, V.C. will be directed by Ellen Pappas.

The plays will be performed as reader’s theatre. All are welcome to audition!

Sunset Rooftop Comedy Show
Jul 15 @ 6:30 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Slice of Life Comedy & Disclaimer Lounge present: Sunset Rooftop Standup Comedy by Local Professional Comics Every Thursday at 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
**Sanitized Headphones provided so you don’t miss a joke while getting your food & drinks, works anywhere around the venue

Hosted by: Cody Hughes
Featuring: Petey Smith McDowell, Hilliary Begely, Cary Goff, Morgan Bost, Blaine Perry, Marlene Thompson, Ben Sia Hian

 

 

Sunset Rooftop Comedy in Downtown Asheville
Jul 15 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Fun Thursdays in July!

Slice of Life Comedy & Disclaimer Lounge present: Sunset Rooftop Standup Comedy by Local Professional Comics Every Thursday at 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

Friday, July 16, 2021
2021 Best of Blue Ridge: VOTE for Flat Rock Playhouse
Jul 16 all-day
Online
White text on blue background: Vote Now! Honor your favorite businesses by voting for them to be the Best of the Best. Vote for a Chance to win $250. Best of Blue Ridge 2021; the Official Community Choice Awards, BlueRidgeNow.com Times News Online

Flat Rock Playhouse is proud to be nominated in the 2021 Best of Blue Ridge from Hendersonville Times-News!

FRP was nominated in the Seasonal Attraction Category. You can vote once per day until Friday, July 23, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST.

Those who vote in more than 25 categories will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $250 Gift Card from the Hendersonville Times-News!

 

Peace Broadway! On sale Now!
Jul 16 all-day
Peace Center

Guarantee Your Seats for All 9 Shows!

Premium Seating

Peacekeepers may purchase up to TWO Premium subscriptions per $250 donation. Box seating is available with annual gifts starting at $1,500 for upper boxes and $2,500 for lower boxes. Gifts must be renewed annually to retain season tickets in this section. Please note, due to demand, this seating area is limited.

Patron Accessibility

The Peace Center offers a variety of accessibility services including assistive listening, ASL interpreted performances (Saturday matinees), audio described performances, wheelchair accessible seating, and transfer chairs. For the best experience, please discuss your specific need with a Customer Service Representative. Some services require advance notice.

CONSERVATORY (In-Person) Rising 8th – 12th Grades
Jul 16 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Rock Playhouse

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In this collegiate-style, two-week summer session, teen artists will learn from industry experts in a combination of acting and musical theatre training, rehearsal, and performance. Daily classes in acting, movement, and music will challenge students to explore the nuances of theatre technique and provide a framework for approaching songs, scenes, and monologues, developed and performed in an original revue at the end of the two weeks. This session is ideal for students who are passionate about theatre, excited to collaborate in a pre-professional environment with peers and industry experts, and looking to grow and develop as artists. Space is limited. 

(2021 high school graduates are welcome)

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REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 19

Princesses in grades 1-6 Summer Theatre Camp
Jul 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Asheville Performing Arts Academy

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These can be done together or separate. $175/camp or $300 for both

Early and late care available for an additional fee of $50 (7:45am drop off and 5pm pick up)

Princesses

Students in grades 1-6

Princesses will take place in the morning from 9am – Noon. Performances will take place at 12pm on Friday

This camp is for those wanting to explore the inner workings of the princesses.

Take a ride with Jasmine on a magic carpet and befriend her tiger pet. Explore with Ariel under the sea, finding gadgets and gizmos galore while maybe kinda shirking some princess responsibilities or explore uncharted territory with Moana. Find out just what kind of princess YOU are, and how you want to run YOUR kingdom!

Villains

Students in grades 1-6

Villains will take place from 12:30pm – 3:30pm. Performances will take place at 3:30pm on Friday

This camp is for those wanting to explore the inner workings of the princesses and/or their so-called villains.

Villains… are they really all THAT bad? There’s always another side to the story. Why did Ursula really steal Ariel’s voice? Did Jafar have the keen mind for details necessary to be a better leader than the absent-minded Sultan? Was Gaston really just trying to protect his neighbors from a seemingly reclusive, moody, beast-type monster? Let’s explore the other side of the story and our imaginations, and see what things look like from the other side.

Tanglewood Summer Theatre Camp Ages 8-13
Jul 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

Tanglewood Summer Camp

Sponsor-kidsTanglewood Youth Theatre has long been a successful and inspirational part of children’s creative education in Western North Carolina. Our theatre camp has been extremely popular and is well-suited for any young person interested in exploring the exciting world of theatre. Our faculty represents some of the finest talent in the area, and we are thrilled to have them at Tanglewood.

For each session, classes include acting, music, movement, film, and design. Each session ends with a showcase for family and friends!

For ages 8-13:

All camp sessions will meet 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Each session will enroll up to 30 students total split into 3 groups of 10 students. Masks will be required. This summer, there will not be a final showcase for an audience of family and friends. Tuition: $275 / Scholarships available.

Villains Students in grades 1-6 Summer Theatre Camp
Jul 16 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Asheville Performing Arts Academy

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These can be done together or separate. $175/camp or $300 for both

Early and late care available for an additional fee of $50 (7:45am drop off and 5pm pick up)

Princesses

Students in grades 1-6

Princesses will take place in the morning from 9am – Noon. Performances will take place at 12pm on Friday

This camp is for those wanting to explore the inner workings of the princesses.

Take a ride with Jasmine on a magic carpet and befriend her tiger pet. Explore with Ariel under the sea, finding gadgets and gizmos galore while maybe kinda shirking some princess responsibilities or explore uncharted territory with Moana. Find out just what kind of princess YOU are, and how you want to run YOUR kingdom!

Villains

Students in grades 1-6

Villains will take place from 12:30pm – 3:30pm. Performances will take place at 3:30pm on Friday

This camp is for those wanting to explore the inner workings of the princesses and/or their so-called villains.

Villains… are they really all THAT bad? There’s always another side to the story. Why did Ursula really steal Ariel’s voice? Did Jafar have the keen mind for details necessary to be a better leader than the absent-minded Sultan? Was Gaston really just trying to protect his neighbors from a seemingly reclusive, moody, beast-type monster? Let’s explore the other side of the story and our imaginations, and see what things look like from the other side.

 Montford Moppets Production: Merry Wives of Windsor
Jul 16 @ 5:30 pm
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

Merry Wives of Windsor – July 9 – 18 at 5:30 pm

by W. Shakespeare

The first production of the year for MPP’s brilliant teenagers!

 

Kore
Jul 16 @ 7:30 pm
Magnetic Theatre

 

Persephone is 29, unemployed, broke, and trying to figure out what to do next. She’s living with her mother, who’s driving her crazy. Enter Hades – the attractive bad boy who might just offer the escape she needs. The question is – what is Persephone willing to give up for her freedom?

Montford Park Players: Grimm’s Fairy Tales
Jul 16 @ 7:30 pm
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

Grimm’s Fairy Tales – June 25 – July 24

By Barbie Angell, Kathryn Langwell, Monica McDaniel & Honor Moor

Four local women playwrights take on the tales of The Brothers Grimm and create a World Premiere that is sure to delight the whole family!

Saturday, July 17, 2021
2021 Best of Blue Ridge: VOTE for Flat Rock Playhouse
Jul 17 all-day
Online
White text on blue background: Vote Now! Honor your favorite businesses by voting for them to be the Best of the Best. Vote for a Chance to win $250. Best of Blue Ridge 2021; the Official Community Choice Awards, BlueRidgeNow.com Times News Online

Flat Rock Playhouse is proud to be nominated in the 2021 Best of Blue Ridge from Hendersonville Times-News!

FRP was nominated in the Seasonal Attraction Category. You can vote once per day until Friday, July 23, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST.

Those who vote in more than 25 categories will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $250 Gift Card from the Hendersonville Times-News!

 

Peace Broadway! On sale Now!
Jul 17 all-day
Peace Center

Guarantee Your Seats for All 9 Shows!

Premium Seating

Peacekeepers may purchase up to TWO Premium subscriptions per $250 donation. Box seating is available with annual gifts starting at $1,500 for upper boxes and $2,500 for lower boxes. Gifts must be renewed annually to retain season tickets in this section. Please note, due to demand, this seating area is limited.

Patron Accessibility

The Peace Center offers a variety of accessibility services including assistive listening, ASL interpreted performances (Saturday matinees), audio described performances, wheelchair accessible seating, and transfer chairs. For the best experience, please discuss your specific need with a Customer Service Representative. Some services require advance notice.

 Montford Moppets Production: Merry Wives of Windsor
Jul 17 @ 5:30 pm
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

Merry Wives of Windsor – July 9 – 18 at 5:30 pm

by W. Shakespeare

The first production of the year for MPP’s brilliant teenagers!

 

Everything is Rosie”, A Tribute to Rosemary Clooney
Jul 17 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

EVERYTHING IS ROSIE

SPECIAL EVENT

Everything is Rosie tells the story of Rosemary Clooney’s rise to top of the Billboard charts in the 50’s, her success in Hollywood in films like WHITE CHRISTMAS followed by her mental breakdown, and finally her triumphant return to the top of the jazz charts in the 80’s and 90’s. It is a compelling story of heartbreak, tragedy, perseverance, and triumph. As Wendy takes the audience on a riveting trip through Rosemary’s life, she interweaves some of Rosemary’s most beloved hits such as “Come On A My House”, “Half as Much”, “Hey There”, and Tenderly” as well as songs from her movie musicals including WHITE CHRISTMAS and jazz standards by composers such as George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Harold Arlen

Kore
Jul 17 @ 7:30 pm
Magnetic Theatre

 

Persephone is 29, unemployed, broke, and trying to figure out what to do next. She’s living with her mother, who’s driving her crazy. Enter Hades – the attractive bad boy who might just offer the escape she needs. The question is – what is Persephone willing to give up for her freedom?

Montford Park Players: Grimm’s Fairy Tales
Jul 17 @ 7:30 pm
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

Grimm’s Fairy Tales – June 25 – July 24

By Barbie Angell, Kathryn Langwell, Monica McDaniel & Honor Moor

Four local women playwrights take on the tales of The Brothers Grimm and create a World Premiere that is sure to delight the whole family!