Calendar of Events
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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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.

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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
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MSKETCHES! OR IT DIDN’T HAPPEN: A TMT COMEDY REVUEDirected by Tom ChalmersIt’s been a weird year and half, y’all, and we don’t know about you, but we’re more than ready for a few laughs! Writers Linda Azar, Carmela Caruso, Joe Carroll, Tom Chalmers, Marlene Thompson and Matt Wilson will take you on a wild ride exploring the ups and downs of the new, new normal.
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POSTPONED. These events will not take place on the originally scheduled dates. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates when confirmed.
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach
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SKETCHES! OR IT DIDN’T HAPPEN: A TMT COMEDY REVUEDirected by Tom ChalmersIt’s been a weird year and half, y’all, and we don’t know about you, but we’re more than ready for a few laughs! Writers Linda Azar, Carmela Caruso, Joe Carroll, Tom Chalmers, Marlene Thompson and Matt Wilson will take you on a wild ride exploring the ups and downs of the new, new normal.
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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.

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Separate workshops for students in grades 1-5 and grades 6-10
9-3pm Monday-Friday and Friday performance at the end of camp $300
Early and late care available for an additional fee of $50 (7:45am drop off and 5pm pick up)
“Oh what a celebration we’ll have today!” Let’s follow the yellow brick road to Oz and explore the different musicals set in this place. Was Elphaba all bad or just misunderstood? Where did she really go when Dorothy dumped the bucket of water on her? Depending on the story…there are different outcomes. Was Glinda really POPULAR, like the song suggests?
Come and find out! This creative and performance based camp will culminate in a sharing session for family and friends. Whether you join our munchkin chorus or dive deeper into script analysis of these characters motives, you are sure to have a great week diving deeper into your craft.
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 J.M 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.
Richard III – Aug. 6 – 15 at 5:30 pm
by W. Shakespeare
The Moppets close their summer season with this dark and brooding history of one of England’s most treacherous kings.
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MSKETCHES! OR IT DIDN’T HAPPEN: A TMT COMEDY REVUEDirected by Tom ChalmersIt’s been a weird year and half, y’all, and we don’t know about you, but we’re more than ready for a few laughs! Writers Linda Azar, Carmela Caruso, Joe Carroll, Tom Chalmers, Marlene Thompson and Matt Wilson will take you on a wild ride exploring the ups and downs of the new, new normal.
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The Sword in the Stone – July 30 – Aug. 28
by Shaan Sharma
The Arthurian legend begins right here, with some family-friendly adventure.

Hosted by local comedian Jason Scholder, Seven Minutes to Kill gives seven local and traveling comedians exactly what the title suggests, seven minutes to slay the audience with their funniest material.
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SKETCHES! OR IT DIDN’T HAPPEN: A TMT COMEDY REVUEDirected by Tom ChalmersIt’s been a weird year and half, y’all, and we don’t know about you, but we’re more than ready for a few laughs! Writers Linda Azar, Carmela Caruso, Joe Carroll, Tom Chalmers, Marlene Thompson and Matt Wilson will take you on a wild ride exploring the ups and downs of the new, new normal.
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Some things you should know
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WE ARE A HYBRID FESTIVAL THIS YEAR
We will be presenting a combination of in-person and online shows. Email us if you’ve got any questions.
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WE HAVE 5 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHOWS
We accept performances from 5 to 60 minutes in length, plus installations and films. Depending on its length, your piece may be grouped with others, or scheduled as a Random Act of Fringe.
1. FRINGE SHOT
A piece that is
5-20 minutes long
May be featured in a showcase, as part of our popular LaZoom Bus Tour, or as free Random Act of Fringe

2. SHORT FORM
A piece that is
25-40 minutes long
May be combined with one or more shows.
3. FULL-LENGTH
A piece that is
45-60 minutes long
Ticketed theater-style show.
4. INSTALLATION
A piece that is
Site-specific (any length)
May be in an unusual location, or repeated many times. May be seen by as few as one person at a time.


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.

Want to save money and support your community organizations at the same time? Join the Target Circle Rewards Program! Members have the chance to vote for a local non-profit whenever they shop at Target between now and September 30.
Join today at target.com/circle and vote for ACT! It’s the easiest way to support ACT and save on products you need!

4 Week Session with 1 Weekend of digital performance
Rehearse – Monday through Friday 12-2(3)pm (July 13th – August 7th)
Shows – pre-recorded and streamed, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 5:30 pm August 7, 8, 9
w/live Q & A after
Limit 20 Participants
Class Cost : $100 (plus $8.00 online processing fee if paid by credit card)
Limited number of Scholarships available by request. Applications MUST be submitted. Email Ashleigh at [email protected]
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 J.M 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.
Richard III – Aug. 6 – 15 at 5:30 pm
by W. Shakespeare
The Moppets close their summer season with this dark and brooding history of one of England’s most treacherous kings.
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MSKETCHES! OR IT DIDN’T HAPPEN: A TMT COMEDY REVUEDirected by Tom ChalmersIt’s been a weird year and half, y’all, and we don’t know about you, but we’re more than ready for a few laughs! Writers Linda Azar, Carmela Caruso, Joe Carroll, Tom Chalmers, Marlene Thompson and Matt Wilson will take you on a wild ride exploring the ups and downs of the new, new normal.
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The Sword in the Stone – July 30 – Aug. 28
by Shaan Sharma
The Arthurian legend begins right here, with some family-friendly adventure.

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SKETCHES! OR IT DIDN’T HAPPEN: A TMT COMEDY REVUEDirected by Tom ChalmersIt’s been a weird year and half, y’all, and we don’t know about you, but we’re more than ready for a few laughs! Writers Linda Azar, Carmela Caruso, Joe Carroll, Tom Chalmers, Marlene Thompson and Matt Wilson will take you on a wild ride exploring the ups and downs of the new, new normal.
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Some things you should know
-
WE ARE A HYBRID FESTIVAL THIS YEAR
We will be presenting a combination of in-person and online shows. Email us if you’ve got any questions.
-
WE HAVE 5 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHOWS
We accept performances from 5 to 60 minutes in length, plus installations and films. Depending on its length, your piece may be grouped with others, or scheduled as a Random Act of Fringe.
1. FRINGE SHOT
A piece that is
5-20 minutes long
May be featured in a showcase, as part of our popular LaZoom Bus Tour, or as free Random Act of Fringe

2. SHORT FORM
A piece that is
25-40 minutes long
May be combined with one or more shows.
3. FULL-LENGTH
A piece that is
45-60 minutes long
Ticketed theater-style show.
4. INSTALLATION
A piece that is
Site-specific (any length)
May be in an unusual location, or repeated many times. May be seen by as few as one person at a time.


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.

Want to save money and support your community organizations at the same time? Join the Target Circle Rewards Program! Members have the chance to vote for a local non-profit whenever they shop at Target between now and September 30.
Join today at target.com/circle and vote for ACT! It’s the easiest way to support ACT and save on products you need!

