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, August 7, 2025
17th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival
Aug 7 all-day
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Thursday, July 31 – Ben Bailey, Emmy-winning host of Cash Cab, brings hisrazor-sharp wit and storytelling mastery to the stage.
Friday, August 1 – Rising comedy sensation Jessica Michelle Singleton, known for
her raw honesty and viral stand-up clips, delivers a night of fearless, unfiltered humor.

Saturday, August 2 – Fan favorite and comedy powerhouse Eleanor Kerrigan, whose
no-holds-barred style and magnetic energy have made her a staple on the national
comedy scene, closes out the weekend with a bang.

The laughs keep rolling August 7–9, with multiple showcase performances featuring over 30
of the fastest-rising comedians from across the U.S. These hand-picked performers represent
the next wave of comedy, from sharp observational wits to boundary-pushing storytellers.

All ACF shows begin at 7:30 PM at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, a
state-of-the-art venue in the heart of Asheville’s vibrant downtown.

The laughs keep rolling August 7–9, with multiple showcase performances featuring over 30
of the fastest-rising comedians from across the U.S. These hand-picked performers represent
the next wave of comedy, from sharp observational wits to boundary-pushing storytellers.

All ACF shows begin at 7:30 PM at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, a
state-of-the-art venue in the heart of Asheville’s vibrant downtown.

Tickets on sale NOW at
https://www.worthamarts.org/events/the-17th-annual-asheville-comedy-festival/. Early purchase
is strongly recommended — this festival has a history of sell-out shows and unforgettable
surprises.

Ticket prices for the 17th ACF are $23.50-$28.50 + fees while supplies last.
A limited supply of “Cosmo Passes” are also available!. The pass will be good for all shows and
has a savings of 35%!

Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour with Tanger Asheville
Aug 7 all-day
Tanger Outlets Asheville

The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, the first-ever luxury retail event of its kind, is now open in the southeast parking lot of Tanger Asheville, the city’s premier shopping destination. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 10, this immersive shopping experience showcases a curated selection of 12 luxury brands and a unique dining experience alongside some of Asheville and Western North Carolina’s creative, independent vendors.

During the Pop-up, a percentage of all sales will be added to a Hurricane Recovery Fund, to be distributed to local organizations at the end of the tour. Explore Asheville’s Always Asheville Fund, which supports local businesses through grants, and Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, which provides housing support for those in need following the storm, have been named as the official charities of the Bal Harbour Access Pop-up.

Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up in Asheville will feature a host of curated retailers, including Tiffany & Co., Valentino, Balmain, Assouline, Etro, Golden Goose, Eleventy, Johanna Ortiz, and more. Guests can enjoy the Pop-up’s on-site full bar and restaurant, The Whitman, an exquisite dining venue that seats 150 guests. With daily indoor and outdoor dining opportunities, The Whitman will offer shareable plates that mix Miami flavor with locally sourced products.

Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up is a fully custom-created retail experience. Designed from modular shipping containers transformed into a lush, tropical oasis, it embodies the signature aesthetic of Bal Harbour Shops. Guests will be transported into a Zen garden-like environment, complete with palm trees, fountains, and lush greenery, all set to a curated soundtrack that enhances the ambiance. Covered walkways with cooling fans and a retractable canopy will ensure an inviting and comfortable experience.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Aug 7 all-day
Peace Center

WINNER BEST MUSICAL, THE MOST TONY AWARD-WINNING SHOW OF THE 2023 SEASON

A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone.

Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush . . . and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO is recommended for ages 10+ and contains adult language.

The Play That Goes Wrong
Aug 7 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

July 24 – August 23

Find your way to ‘the Rock’ as this award-winning comedy takes center stage. Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where the hapless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s attempt to stage this 1920’s murder mystery devolves into madcap mayhem. From an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to survive until their final curtain call. Ready to laugh till it hurts? Book your tickets NOW for the show that has been hailed as “a gut-busting hit” by critics and fans alike!

“…an unexpected, gut-busting hit…one of those breakneck exercises in idiocy that make you laugh till you cry…It starts off punch-drunk and just keeps getting drunker.” —The New York Times.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

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Friday, August 8, 2025
17th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival
Aug 8 all-day
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Thursday, July 31 – Ben Bailey, Emmy-winning host of Cash Cab, brings hisrazor-sharp wit and storytelling mastery to the stage.
Friday, August 1 – Rising comedy sensation Jessica Michelle Singleton, known for
her raw honesty and viral stand-up clips, delivers a night of fearless, unfiltered humor.

Saturday, August 2 – Fan favorite and comedy powerhouse Eleanor Kerrigan, whose
no-holds-barred style and magnetic energy have made her a staple on the national
comedy scene, closes out the weekend with a bang.

The laughs keep rolling August 7–9, with multiple showcase performances featuring over 30
of the fastest-rising comedians from across the U.S. These hand-picked performers represent
the next wave of comedy, from sharp observational wits to boundary-pushing storytellers.

All ACF shows begin at 7:30 PM at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, a
state-of-the-art venue in the heart of Asheville’s vibrant downtown.

The laughs keep rolling August 7–9, with multiple showcase performances featuring over 30
of the fastest-rising comedians from across the U.S. These hand-picked performers represent
the next wave of comedy, from sharp observational wits to boundary-pushing storytellers.

All ACF shows begin at 7:30 PM at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, a
state-of-the-art venue in the heart of Asheville’s vibrant downtown.

Tickets on sale NOW at
https://www.worthamarts.org/events/the-17th-annual-asheville-comedy-festival/. Early purchase
is strongly recommended — this festival has a history of sell-out shows and unforgettable
surprises.

Ticket prices for the 17th ACF are $23.50-$28.50 + fees while supplies last.
A limited supply of “Cosmo Passes” are also available!. The pass will be good for all shows and
has a savings of 35%!

Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour with Tanger Asheville
Aug 8 all-day
Tanger Outlets Asheville

The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, the first-ever luxury retail event of its kind, is now open in the southeast parking lot of Tanger Asheville, the city’s premier shopping destination. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 10, this immersive shopping experience showcases a curated selection of 12 luxury brands and a unique dining experience alongside some of Asheville and Western North Carolina’s creative, independent vendors.

During the Pop-up, a percentage of all sales will be added to a Hurricane Recovery Fund, to be distributed to local organizations at the end of the tour. Explore Asheville’s Always Asheville Fund, which supports local businesses through grants, and Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, which provides housing support for those in need following the storm, have been named as the official charities of the Bal Harbour Access Pop-up.

Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up in Asheville will feature a host of curated retailers, including Tiffany & Co., Valentino, Balmain, Assouline, Etro, Golden Goose, Eleventy, Johanna Ortiz, and more. Guests can enjoy the Pop-up’s on-site full bar and restaurant, The Whitman, an exquisite dining venue that seats 150 guests. With daily indoor and outdoor dining opportunities, The Whitman will offer shareable plates that mix Miami flavor with locally sourced products.

Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up is a fully custom-created retail experience. Designed from modular shipping containers transformed into a lush, tropical oasis, it embodies the signature aesthetic of Bal Harbour Shops. Guests will be transported into a Zen garden-like environment, complete with palm trees, fountains, and lush greenery, all set to a curated soundtrack that enhances the ambiance. Covered walkways with cooling fans and a retractable canopy will ensure an inviting and comfortable experience.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Aug 8 all-day
Peace Center

WINNER BEST MUSICAL, THE MOST TONY AWARD-WINNING SHOW OF THE 2023 SEASON

A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone.

Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush . . . and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO is recommended for ages 10+ and contains adult language.

SHREK: THE MUSICAL JR.
Aug 8 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

Shrek: The Musical Jr.

Asheville Community Theatre Youth Production

August 8-9, 2025

Friday at 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM and Saturday at 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM

Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Music by Jeanine Tesori. Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig.

It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.

ACESSIBILITY

All performances: Accessible wheelchair/scooter seating available.

CONTENT AWARENESS

This production is rated G. 

The Play That Goes Wrong
Aug 8 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

July 24 – August 23

Find your way to ‘the Rock’ as this award-winning comedy takes center stage. Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where the hapless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s attempt to stage this 1920’s murder mystery devolves into madcap mayhem. From an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to survive until their final curtain call. Ready to laugh till it hurts? Book your tickets NOW for the show that has been hailed as “a gut-busting hit” by critics and fans alike!

“…an unexpected, gut-busting hit…one of those breakneck exercises in idiocy that make you laugh till you cry…It starts off punch-drunk and just keeps getting drunker.” —The New York Times.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

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Minecraft Redstone Engineering Youth eSports Camp
Aug 8 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
XP League Asheville

Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you’ll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch

Happens on the following Dates:
Aug 4, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 5, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 6, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 7, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT
Aug 8, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm Timezone: EDT

Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Exhibition
Aug 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mars Landing Galleries

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA) is proud to announce its first-ever craft exhibit: Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Exhibition. This landmark event will bring together the exceptional talents of 33 artists featured on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails (BRCT), showcasing the vibrant artistic landscape of Western North Carolina. Mars Landing Galleries, owned by Miryam Rojas and located at 37 Library Street, Mars Hill, NC 28754, will serve as the venue for this celebration of craft from July 2 to September 28, 2025.

Southern Appalachia’s artistic spirit, deeply rooted in its beautiful natural environment, will be on full display. From the intricate details of pottery to the masterful craftsmanship of woodworking, the exhibition will feature 60 pieces spanning a diverse range of traditional mediums, including fiber art, printmaking, metalworking (including jewelry), and basketry. This celebration of local artistry comes at a crucial time, as Hurricane Helene impacted many artists. Artists participating are from the central and western sections of BRNHA’s 25-county footprint, encompassing the NC mountains and the Qualla Boundary.

The gallery’s regular hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm. Adding to the visitor experience, the exhibition coincides with three First Friday events in Downtown Mars Hill – July 4, August 1, and September 5. On these evenings, the downtown area, including Mars Landing Galleries (open 5 pm – 8 pm, with live music), will offer extended hours, inviting the community to explore local shops, restaurants, galleries and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

 Iron and Ink: Prints from America’s Machine Age
Aug 8 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Our latest exhibition, Iron and Ink: Prints from America’s Machine Agefocuses on a dynamic era in American history when industrialization and advances in technology transformed urban landscapes and redefined the nature of work and leisure nationwide.

Showcasing Collection prints from 1905 to the 1940s, Iron and Ink explores connections between industrial labor, urbanization, and the growing middle class. The exhibition highlights works by Works Progress Administration artists from the 1930s whose powerful images of machinery, skyscrapers, and daily life—both at work and recreation—capture this transformational era in American society.

This exhibition is organized by the Asheville Art Museum and Robin Klaus, PhD, assistant curator.

James Henkel: On the Nature of Things
Aug 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tracey Morgan Gallery

Gallery hours: Wed-Sat / 11am-5PM

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present the second part of our third solo exhibition with photographer James Henkel whose exhibition “Cyanosure,” originally installed in the fall of 2024, was disrupted by Helene. We are excited to present this new iteration which includes the addition of a series of new work.

Native America: In Translation
Aug 8 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Asheville Art Museum presents Native America: In Translation, an
exhibition curated by Apsáalooke artist Wendy Red Star, on view from May 22 through November 3,
2025. Featuring work by seven Indigenous photographers and lens-based artists from across North
America, the exhibition explores urgent questions of identity, heritage, land rights, and the ongoing
impact of colonialism.

Building on Red Star’s role as guest editor of the Fall 2020 issue of Aperture magazine, Native
America: In Translation continues the conversation through personal and often experimental visual
storytelling. Using self-portraits, performance-based imagery, and multimedia assemblages, the
artists offer new perspectives on Native life and representation today.

viewshed
Aug 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Black Mountain College

viewshed illuminates the enduring impact of Black Mountain College as a crucible of artistic experimentation and exchange, tracing the transmission of ideas across generations and exploring how BMC’s radical pedagogical approaches continue to shape contemporary artistic practice. The exhibition stages a dynamic dialogue between past and present, featuring contemporary artists Richard Garet, Jennie MaryTai Liu, Deanna Sirlin, and Susie Taylor alongside seminal BMC figures such as Dorothea Rockburne, Sewell (Si) Sillman, and Jacob Lawrence. By engaging with transparency, structure, color, collaboration, and expanded forms, viewshed brings into focus the porous boundaries between disciplines, unfolding as a sensorial and conceptual investigation into the shifting terrain of artistic influence. The exhibition highlights works that span painting, textile, sound, and performance, inviting viewers to consider the ways in which artistic methodologies evolve and reverberate across time. At its core, viewshed underscores the ways in which BMC’s experimental ethos continues to inspire artists to challenge, reinterpret, and expand the possibilities of creative expression.

A WHEELY GOOD TIME
Aug 8 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Odyssey Clayworks

Join us for a summer full of creativity in our fun and festive studio. Ages 6-10. Every camper will get at least one day on the potter’s wheel. Wheel camps will use the wheel each day in addition to other cool projects. Are you ready? Let’s start the show!

Family Fun Festival
Aug 8 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Asheville Mall

Family Fun Festival in the parking lot of the Asheville Mall. Enjoy carnival rides and games for all ages along with your favorite fair foods like funnel cakes, fired Oreos, and more.  Open Weekdays: 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat & Sun 3:00pm-10:00pm.  Daily wristbands $25 Mon-Thur and $30 Fri-Sun.  There is no gate admission and parking is free.

Brews and Bears
Aug 8 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
WNC Nature Center

The WNC Nature Center continues roaring back to life with one of Asheville’s favorite summer traditions — Brews and Bears!

Starting Friday, May 9, from 5:30–8:00 p.m., this after-hours event invites guests to enjoy the Nature Center in the cool evening hours with live music, local food, and plenty of local brews and beverages.

The Brews and Bears Summer Series will take place on the second Friday of each month through August, and each event features a unique lineup of food trucks, musicians, and animal education programs—so no two nights are the same!

Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Concerts in the Park – Soul Blue
Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cecil Park (in front of Hickory Tavern)

End your week on a high note and join us every second Friday this summer for free live music in Biltmore Park Town Square! Bring your friends and family to dance, play games, and enjoy eats and treats from Biltmore Park restaurants.

“Soul Blue” is a charismatic and entertaining classic Soul/Blues/R&B band whose five members hail from both Asheville, NC and Atlanta, GA. These seasoned musicians come together from a variety of popular bands such as: Daddy’s Money, The XL’s, Banks and Shane, and a good many more; enabling them to create an authentic approach to the music of many best-loved Soul, Blues, and R&B artists.

Soul Blue
Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Biltmore Town Square

“Soul Blue” is a charismatic and entertaining classic Soul/Blues/R&B band whose five members hail from both Asheville NC and Atlanta GA. These seasoned musicians come together from a variety of popular bands such as: Daddy’s Money, The XL’s, Banks and Shane, and a good many more; enabling them to create an authentic approach to the music of many best-loved Soul, Blues, and R&B artists.

Soul, Blues, and R&B

6:30-8:30PM

7th Annual Light Up the Night 5K
Aug 8 @ 7:00 pm
Carrier Park

The 7th Annual Light Up the Night 5K is set for Friday, August 8 th , 2025, and there’s still time
to register for this fun and meaningful event supporting Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM).
This glow-in-the-dark evening fundraiser brings the community together to walk or run to support life transformation for
the homeless, poor, and addicted populations of Western North Carolina. WCRM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
meeting people in crisis, helping them at their point of need, investing in their future, and walking alongside them until
they can move forward.
The Light Up the Night 5K will take place at Asheville’s Carrier Park, starting at 7:00 p.m., with packet pickup
beginning at 5:30 p.m. Timed by Finish Well Timing, the event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, regardless
of race, ethnicity, gender, or faith. All proceeds will directly benefit WCRM’s programs and services, which provide
shelter, recovery programs, meals, and long-term support to those in need.

Cyrano de Bergerac 
Aug 8 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

Cyrano de Bergerac tells the poignant story of the witty and courageous Cyrano, a man with a large nose and a big heart. In love with Roxane, he helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian win her affection, all while hiding his own feelings and sacrificing his love for her. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Something Rotten!
Aug 8 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music and Lyrics by
Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
Presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

July 24-August 10, 2025

Thursday, 7/24 at 7:30 (pay what you can available on 7/10)
Fridays at 7:30 pm
Saturdays at 3 pm
Sundays at 3 pm

Director: Bess Park

Approximate Run Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes
Rating: PG-13 due to adult themes, language, and humor.

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star, “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting simultaneously, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of the opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to “thine own self” and all that jazz.

Tail of the Bell
Aug 8 @ 7:30 pm
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre

Tail of the Bell (NEW WORK)

In Tail of the Bell, Eric is a recent college graduate working as an SAT tutor to pay the bills. He arrives at the Tarzana home of one of his wealthy students but finds that her mother, Michelle, is waiting for him instead. Her daughter Jessica isn’t there yet, she explains, but she’ll be arriving soon. However, as the conversation between them carries on, it becomes clear that Jessica is not coming at all, and that Michelle has brought Eric here for different reasons. His relationship with Jessica has become close, she explains, perhaps too close. And despite Eric’s denials and explanations, Michelle trots out more and more evidence indicating that something abnormal has been going on between tutor and student

Thursday, August 7, 2025   7:30 PM

RECEPTION TO FOLLOW!
Friday, August 8, 2025   7:30 PM
Saturday, August 9, 2025   2:00 PM
Saturday, August 9, 2025   7:30 PM
Sunday, August 10, 2025   4:00 PM

Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
Aug 8 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party

The biggest 2000s/Y2K party in the country!

Friday, August 08
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

The Orange Peel
Ages 18+

Hot In Herre features dope DJs behind the decks and 00s visuals that will transport you back to the days of blinged-out flip phones and trucker hats!

At Hot In Herre, you’ll hear your favorite hits and guilty pleasures from the first decade of the millennium from artists like Nelly (duh), Beyoncé, Usher, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Pitbull, 50 Cent, Shakira, Snoop Dogg, Flo Rida, Fergie, T-Pain, Amy Winehouse, Outkast, Eminem, Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Avril Lavigne and so many more.

** Wear your best 2000s-era gear at Hot In Herre! We’re talkin’ fuzzy pink Juicy Couture sweats, bling, Ed Hardy shirts, loooow-rise jeans, UGG boots, crop tops… you name it, just wear it! **

We’re taking song requests all night, too. Pull out your old iPod playlists and have your favs ready to go!

Scott Miller
Aug 8 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Scott Miller with Tin Roof Echo

All Ages
Friday, August 08
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$27.06 to $37.96

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
SEATED SHOW
LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE
Saturday, August 9, 2025
17th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival
Aug 9 all-day
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Thursday, July 31 – Ben Bailey, Emmy-winning host of Cash Cab, brings hisrazor-sharp wit and storytelling mastery to the stage.
Friday, August 1 – Rising comedy sensation Jessica Michelle Singleton, known for
her raw honesty and viral stand-up clips, delivers a night of fearless, unfiltered humor.

Saturday, August 2 – Fan favorite and comedy powerhouse Eleanor Kerrigan, whose
no-holds-barred style and magnetic energy have made her a staple on the national
comedy scene, closes out the weekend with a bang.

The laughs keep rolling August 7–9, with multiple showcase performances featuring over 30
of the fastest-rising comedians from across the U.S. These hand-picked performers represent
the next wave of comedy, from sharp observational wits to boundary-pushing storytellers.

All ACF shows begin at 7:30 PM at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, a
state-of-the-art venue in the heart of Asheville’s vibrant downtown.

The laughs keep rolling August 7–9, with multiple showcase performances featuring over 30
of the fastest-rising comedians from across the U.S. These hand-picked performers represent
the next wave of comedy, from sharp observational wits to boundary-pushing storytellers.

All ACF shows begin at 7:30 PM at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, a
state-of-the-art venue in the heart of Asheville’s vibrant downtown.

Tickets on sale NOW at
https://www.worthamarts.org/events/the-17th-annual-asheville-comedy-festival/. Early purchase
is strongly recommended — this festival has a history of sell-out shows and unforgettable
surprises.

Ticket prices for the 17th ACF are $23.50-$28.50 + fees while supplies last.
A limited supply of “Cosmo Passes” are also available!. The pass will be good for all shows and
has a savings of 35%!

Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour with Tanger Asheville
Aug 9 all-day
Tanger Outlets Asheville

The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, the first-ever luxury retail event of its kind, is now open in the southeast parking lot of Tanger Asheville, the city’s premier shopping destination. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 10, this immersive shopping experience showcases a curated selection of 12 luxury brands and a unique dining experience alongside some of Asheville and Western North Carolina’s creative, independent vendors.

During the Pop-up, a percentage of all sales will be added to a Hurricane Recovery Fund, to be distributed to local organizations at the end of the tour. Explore Asheville’s Always Asheville Fund, which supports local businesses through grants, and Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, which provides housing support for those in need following the storm, have been named as the official charities of the Bal Harbour Access Pop-up.

Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up in Asheville will feature a host of curated retailers, including Tiffany & Co., Valentino, Balmain, Assouline, Etro, Golden Goose, Eleventy, Johanna Ortiz, and more. Guests can enjoy the Pop-up’s on-site full bar and restaurant, The Whitman, an exquisite dining venue that seats 150 guests. With daily indoor and outdoor dining opportunities, The Whitman will offer shareable plates that mix Miami flavor with locally sourced products.

Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up is a fully custom-created retail experience. Designed from modular shipping containers transformed into a lush, tropical oasis, it embodies the signature aesthetic of Bal Harbour Shops. Guests will be transported into a Zen garden-like environment, complete with palm trees, fountains, and lush greenery, all set to a curated soundtrack that enhances the ambiance. Covered walkways with cooling fans and a retractable canopy will ensure an inviting and comfortable experience.

Junior Naturalist Day
Aug 9 all-day
Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain’s Junior Ranger Program is now the Junior Naturalist Program — a new program for our new Conservation Campus! Activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12 to explore their environment and experience all that Grandfather has to offer.