The Laurel of Asheville

No Bull Fest
2026-08-15 20:00 - 2026-08-17 02:00 (America/New_York) | 27 Club, 180 Patton Ave, Asheville, Asheville, 28801
NO BULL FEST 2026
Killed By Florida
Forsaken Profits
5 Foot Nuttin
Flak
The Half That Matters
Private Complaint
Squirt Vile
Assault and Vinegar
Inaara
Get Off My Lawn Promotions
August 14th and 15th 2026
27 CLUB ASHEVILLE

Gluten-Free Comedy: Peppermint Lime Edition
2026-08-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites!
This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition at Ginger’s Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy
ages 18+
doors at 7:30, show at 8pm
Tickets $18 GA, $23 premium seating

Modelface Comedy presents Tom Thakkar
2026-08-15 20:00 - 22:00 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comics to Asheville, NC. We are so excited to have Tom Thakkar at AyurPrana Listening Room in West Asheville!!
Tom Thakkar is a comedian, podcaster, and writer living in Los Angeles, CA. He started his career in Bloomington, Indiana, where he was born and raised, a half Indian man with a deadbeat Indian father who he never met. Tom moved up the midwest circuit, and was named a New Face by the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, and quickly moved to New York, and eventually to Los Angeles. He’s now been seen on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, CONAN, Comedy Central Presents, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, and much much more. In New York, he became a regular at the world famous Comedy Cellar, and works at almost every club in the city. He can also be heard as a regular on everybody’s favorite new podcast “Are You Garbage,” as well as on “We Might Be Drunk,” “The Honeydew,” “Doug Loves Movies,” “Never Not Funny,” “All Fantasy Everything,” and more. Tom also hosted the Comedy Central podcast, “Stand Up with Tom Thakkar,” and popular comedy/music podcast “Stand By Your Band,” with Tommy McNamara.
On top of stand up and podcasting, Tom acted in the award winning short film “Sofa So Good” and wrote and appeared on the SyFy comedy sketch show, “The Movie Show.” Right now, Tom can be seen touring around the country performing stand up almost every week, check his calendar to see if he’s coming to your city!
Featuring Sarah Love (AVL) and Noah Savage (NYC)
ages 18+
Tickets GA: $26 advance, $33 day of
Premium Seating: $38

Lavender Presents: Submerge - Dub Techno Night
2026-08-15 19:30 - 23:30 | NC
avender Presents: A Night of Dub Techno
with Observance (Live), Baby Cousin TayTay (DJ), & DaveyBake (DJ)
Friday, August 21st, 2026
AyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Doors 7:30 PM || Show 7:30 PM
Lavender (Lavender Rave, Dream Logic) invites you to SUBMERGE into a curated experience of hypnotic sound and visual art within a dimly lit deep listening lounge and dance space.
An all-local lineup will feature a live set from Ross Gentry’s (Villages) newest project Observance, a dj set from Baby Cousin Tay Tay (DRIP SWEAT), and a vinyl dj set from DaveyBake (iykyk) to open the night. Expect a spectrum of sounds from the world of dub techno in high fidelity from Black Cat Soundsystem. Take in the incredible new works by painter and multi-disciplinary artist Julianna Chioma in this one-night-only collaboration of sight & sound.
Dub techno is a minimalist subgenre of electronic music that blends the repetitive, hypnotic rhythms of Detroit and Berlin techno with the echo-laden, spacey production of Jamaican dub music. Think deep, atmospheric, and textural soundscapes with a heartbeat.
Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. A social and smoking area is located on the front steps. ADA ramp entrance is located on the right side of the building.
This is an 18+ event
Tickets only sold through DICE.
Pay What You Can Ticket Pricing – Support Local Artist

The Gayest Show on Earth
2026-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 | LEAF Global Arts, 19 Eagle St., Asheville, 28801
The Gayest Show on Earth is coming to LEAF Global Arts for one unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talent of local LGBTQIA+ singer-songwriters.
Hosted by the fabulous Flamy Grant, this special showcase brings together an outstanding lineup of artists for a night of original music, storytelling, and community.
Featuring performances by:
McKinney
Whitney Mongé
Maddie Shuler
Sage Christie
Elizabeth McCorvey
Lucille Klement
Blue Ridge Parkway
Whether you’re discovering a new favorite artist or coming to support Asheville’s vibrant creative community, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
Saturday, August 15
Doors/Open: 6:00 PM
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LEAF Global Arts
19 Eagle Street, Asheville
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Tickets:
$15 Advance
$20 Day Of
Come celebrate music, creativity, and the voices that make our community stronger.

Patio Show: Sebastien Bordeaux
2026-08-15 17:00 - 19:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Sebastien Bordeaux
Emerging working American roots musician. Sebastien Bordeaux plays traditional country, cajun, blues, swing, jazz, latin, hillbilly bop, rockabilly, surf, honky-tonk, manouche and Americana. He has mentored and toured as a bass player with American Legendary Song-Writer Wayne “the Train” Hancock.
Bordeaux released his first album under Wild Records in 2022. Several DIY singles. A live album in the beginning of 2026 featuring The Centuries out of Los Angeles.
Sebastien is currently about to release his 2nd studio album with Swelltune Records this fall of 2026!
With his punk rock upbringing and unsurpassed love and passion for traditional roots music, Sebastien brings an edge and authenticity many are lacking in the modern age.
Sebastien has and continues to tour across North America, Japan, Mexico, Europe and South America playing pubs, city events, theatres and festivals.
Sebastien’s music and bands consist of a-list musicians from Nashville and around the world. His music can be described as appropriate for a large group of avid dancers, or beer drinking foot stompers. He intertwines elements of broody dark misfortune like in “Dig a Bone,” to uplifting words of romance and world travel as in the words of “Machu Picchu.”
A true authentic emerging roots music. One whom you will love in your playlists regardless of the type of music you’re passionate for. Sebastien Bordeaux is a timeless addition to the world of music.

ELEMENTS of BMC: Waggle Dance Workshop with Swannatopia + Sally Anne Morgan
2026-08-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
ELEMENTS of BMC: Waggle Workshop (Collage in Motion)
with Swannatopia + Sally Anne Morgan
Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12PM
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street}
Free Registration
Swannatopia is a group of experimental artists headquartered in Swannanoa, NC and residing throughout the Southeastern United States. Over the past decade, they have set out to blur the lines between “artist” and “participant,” to defamiliarize the familiar, to nurture an immersive, whimsical, thoughtful, experience of empowerment and offer a glimpse of what is possible. In this workshop, Swannatopia will explore BEE communication, putting collage in motion through a “NOW TIME” Hexagon Dance. Inspired by traditions of Square Dancing, the Hexagon Dance will be accompanied by musician Sally Anne Morgan.
This event is presented in conjunction with Black Mountain COLL(A)GE (May 29 – September 5, 2026), an exhibition exploring medium, method, and memory.

Starstruck Charm Workshop
2026-08-15 10:00 - 23:30 | Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville, 28801
Make it yourself! Join us at our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio to make this silver + brass + CZ star charm. You’ll solder, set, stamp, and polish your charm. Leave with your finished piece!
*Brass Charm, Sterling Silver Chain/Jump Ring/Setting included
**Silver charm upgrades and additional gemstones available upon request
This event also happens on the following Dates:
Aug 15, 2026, 10:00am to 11:30am
Aug 22, 2026, 10:00am to 11:30am
Aug 29, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm

The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum
2026-08-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Art has the power to heal, restore, and reconnect us to what matters most. Join us at the Asheville Art Museum for a guided art-making session led by a registered art therapist, designed to explore how art can be a tool to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have never picked up a paintbrush, come as you are and leave feeling refreshed. Join Alexis for sessions on August 15, September 19, and December 19.
Dr. C. Alexis Decosimo is a licensed mental health clinician, registered art therapist, and Doctor of Public Health. She specializes in helping children, families, and individuals access healing through blending therapeutic artmaking and evidence-based approaches including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered approaches.
She believes in meeting clients where they are, drawing on creative modalities to open pathways to healing that talk therapy alone may not reach. Her clinical work is deeply informed by over a decade of international experience building mental health programs in some of the world’s most under-resourced settings, giving her a grounded, adaptive, and culturally sensitive approach to care.
In her Asheville practice, she brings that same commitment to accessible, ethical, and community-rooted mental health support to help clients process trauma, build resilience, and find their footing through the power of expressive therapy. For more information follow: Ashevillearttherapy.com

APLR Presents: An Evening of Ceremonial Music with Kendall Way
2026-08-15 08:00 - 17:00 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
APLR Presents: An Evening of Ceremonial Music with Kendall Way + Desire to Be Album Release
Friday, September 11th, 2026
AyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Doors 6PM || Show 7 PM
We invite you all to join us September 11th, 2026 for a ceremonial concert with Kendall Way and community. Celebrating her album release, Desire to Be, these songs of reverence and devotion offer a serenade for these times of transformation. Sound that touches the spirit and creates conditions in which we can soften into presence and the gift of being embodied.
Kendall weaves with Brittany Marie, Aditi Sethi, harmonium and vocals flowing over the grounded rhythms of River Guerguerian, Chris Rosser and Jay Brown.
Come immerse within a contemplative evening of soulful music centering beauty, heart and harmony.
All ages
Tickets only sold through DICE.
Pay What You Can Ticket Pricing

BLOODY MADISON TAKEOVER: White Oak Splits, Paint Rock, Assmystics, Subject to Change
2026-08-14 20:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
White Oak Splits
Coming from the Asheville area, White Oak Splits was cultivated in a shack in the woods of Madison county. The Splits are a unique blend of surf, punk, blues and psychedelic experimentation. If you’re ready for some groovy blues in your shoes, and some psychedelic rocks in your socks, White Oak Splits will bring it!
Paint Rock
Paint Rock is a rock and roll band that embodies an old and wild spirit. Their sound is one of loud driving rhythms and raw vocals. With intensity and authenticity, Paint Rock weaves old rock, mountain ballads, and punk to create a powerful noise. Their music explores struggle and resilience, as well as joy and recovery. In the shadows of the Bald Mountains, Paint Rock roars loudly and unapologetically.
Assmystics
Assmystics is an experimental alt-rock project that is the full visual and audible experience. Complete with tap dancing, costumes, driving bass, powerful drum rhythms and psychedelic guitar riffs.
Subject to Change
From the mountains and valleys of Marshall NC, the members of Subject To Change started playing music together in high school as part of a music club. Through encouragement from friends, teachers and peers alike, the band started to practice outside of school. A group of musicians with very similar and yet wildly different styles and genres behind each member, delivering a sound that accommodates and compliments the ears of everyone both inside and outside the band.

The Forest Dwellers
2026-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Resonating Room, 147 Artist Path Lane, Weaverville, NC, 28787
Acclaimed world musical artists: Chinobay, Scott Sheerin, and River Guerguerian come together as “The Forest Dwellers” and debut their unique, soulful fusion in this intimate studio concert at The Resonating Room, a private listening room, nestled in the forests of Ox Creek.

Don't Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville
2026-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Funkatorium, 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville, 28801
Show Details
This show will be at an indoor location.
No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase.
Food available for purchase
Non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
This show will have chairs provided.
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible.
21+ show.
About Don’t Tell Comedy
Secret Locations.
Shhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on show day right here.
Secret Comedians.
No spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up!
You might discover your next favorite underground comedian or see a fan favorite. We specialize in introducing audiences to the best-emerging talent from cities around the world through a mix of the best local and nationally touring comedians.
Unique Live Experience.
Honestly, we’re over the whole debt-inducing two-drink minimum thing. We’re dedicated to providing you with a unique and fun live comedy experience—one which doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage. We thrive on good vibes and welcome you to be a part of the DTC community.

Picklepalooza!
2026-08-14 18:00 - 22:00 | Asheville Sports Club, 137 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Picklepalooza 2026 is a pun-filled, fun-filled event featuring a pickleball tournament, quick pickling and activities for the kids, and opportunities to learn more about fermentation and how to make your abundant garden and CSA produce last well into winter! 🥒
Pickleball Tournament
– 16 total teams of 2 players each can enter
– Players receive a single batch Picklepalooza 2026 shirt, a plus one free entry ticket, and a drink ticket
– First, second, and third place prizes sourced from local business partners
Proceeds will benefit WNC Food Coalition’s Fresh Food campaign: a seasonal fundraiser to help us stock refrigerated, free food pantries in partnership with community-based organizations across 19 WNC counties with local produce and locally raised meat, dairy, and eggs.
Together, we can strengthen our WNC local food system in THREE ways:
1. Hungry neighbors are fed fresh, nutrient-dense foods, creating better health.
2. Our local dollars stay in local businesses – food hubs and small farms – instead of leaking out to national and global conglomerates; creating a more resilient, robust local food economy.
3. The global food chain is disrupted, resulting in shorter distances for food transportation, easing the climate impact of our diet.
Party, play, pickle, and be part of building a better future for local food in WNC.

Rooftop Comedy featuring Ryan Cox
2026-08-13 20:00 - 22:00 | antidote, 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, 27106, United States
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Ryan Cox on the rooftop at Antidote!
Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail.
Ryan Cox is an Asheville-based stand-up comedian whose relaxed delivery blends twisted storytelling with sharp, crafted punchlines. Fresh off his Dry Bar Comedy special Sweet Spot, Ryan’s material has garnered millions of views across streaming platforms. A road-tested comic of over a decade, Ryan has performed nationwide in clubs, theaters and alt rooms. His distinct voice blends heart, wit and a touch of existential humor about family, technology and staying human in weird times. Ryan has featured for Reggie Watts, Pete Lee and Beth Stelling. He hosts Home Planet with Ryan Cox, a podcast exploring the creative process through conversations with comedians, musicians and artists from all walks of life. Sweet, Southern, and a little absurd, Ryan finds the funny in the middle of everything — middle age, middle ground, and middle America.
doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of

Patio Show: Michael Dunham
2026-08-13 17:30 - 19:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
MICHAEL DUNHAM
Michael Dunham is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Asheville, North Carolina. From an early age, he was drawn to music. He honed his skills playing and singing on the streets of Asheville. Throughout his teenage years, he played in many bands, developing a taste for a wide variety of music. He started with Rock and Pop but eventually expanded to Country, Jazz, and beyond. More recently, Michael has felt called to reflect his Appalachian roots, basing his sets around the Bluegrass style, blending a traditional acoustic repertoire with his favorite songs from other genres. With a soulful tenor voice, eclectic guitar style, and deep repertoire of material, come see for yourself why Michael Dunham is so beloved.

Patio Show: Derian Blane
2026-08-12 17:30 - 19:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
DERIAN BLANE
Derian Blane is a dynamic singer/songwriter known for their genre-blending songwriting that bends boundaries. They are funky, rustic, and soulful with a voice and lyrics that resonate deeply. Derian’s acoustic sets are an intimate experience, drawing listeners into a world of original compositions that explore themes of love, identity, and resilience. Derian’s songs serve as a voice for the weird, the unheard, and the curious.

Beginner & Intermediate Woodworking: Build a Modular Workbench
2026-08-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Asheville Tool Library, 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville, 28806
Learn basic and intermediate wood cutting, joining, and trimming skills through this hands on workshop! In pairs, participants will build a modular workbench to remain at the Tool library and support future workshops. Take home your own set of plans and the skills to build your own bench at home.
Participants pairs will can expect to:
-Learn to read a simple plan set and cut list and select appropriate materials
-Accurately measure materials for assembly
-Cut selected materials with tools including impact drivers, drills, kreg/pocket hole jigs, miter saws, track saws, and trim routers.
-Use screws, glue, and pocket holes to assemble the workbench
-Operate a router to create a clean finished look.
Please note the workbenches built will remain at the Asheville Tool Library. Participants will take home a plan set with materials and cut lists and the confidence to build their own workbench at home. Expect to walk away considerably more empowered and confident taking on a variety of small wood based projects.
Important Note: This workshop includes a 30 minute BYO lunchbreak at 12:30PM. Lunches can be kept cold in our onsite fridge.
What to Wear / Safety Notes: Wear closed toed shoes. Safety glasses, hearing protection, & respiratory protection provided.
Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate
Sold out? Join the waitlist! Your spot on the waitlist helps us understand what our community wants to learn, making it easier for us to bring popular workshops back again. You might get a spot if one opens up, and you’ll help shape future programming at the Asheville Tool Library.

Centennial Sounds Presents Rebecca Porter & the Rhinestone Roses with The Wilder Flower
2026-08-10 19:00 | Folk School Festival Barn, 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown, 28902
Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices
Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose work expands and redefines the story of Appalachian music. Through these concerts, we aim to create new opportunities for our community in Western North Carolina to experience the full spectrum of Appalachian sound.

The Paper Crowns Band
2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Standing Room Only
The Paper Crowns Band
Spiro & Nicole Nicolopoulos have returned to their jam and psychedelic roots with their electric ensemble The Paper Crowns Electric Band. Featuring an all-star line up with Michael Filippone, Mike Rhodes and Tony Cafiero. The Paper Crowns are known for their top tier improvised jams, soulful harmonies and solid original songs.

Demystifying Plumbing Part 2: Drain, Waste, Vent
2026-08-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Asheville Tool Library, 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville, 28806
Are you interested in building the skills and confidence to tackle your home plumbing issues? Join us for part 2 of our 3 part plumbing series: Demystifying Plumbing! This series will take a deep dive into home plumbing beginning with Part 1: Hot & Cold Water Supply, moving on to Part 2: Drain Waste Vent Plumbing, and ending with Part 3: Water Heaters. Join for one, two, or all three workshops. Each workshop in the series will be posted as an individual event.
Demystify residential plumbing and learn all about drain, waste, and vent plumbing through hands on assembly using a mock-up bathroom. Participants will gain the skills to measure, cut, fit, and glue PVC drain lines, learn standard rules and reasoning behind different components and dimensions, and leave with a better understanding of what happens when liquids and solids go “away” down the drain.
Sold out? Join the waitlist! Your spot on the waitlist helps us understand what our community wants to learn, making it easier for us to bring popular workshops back again. You might get a spot if one opens up, and you’ll help shape future programming at the Asheville Tool Library.

CAMP: The Greatest show! Circus Meets Stage - Aug 10-14
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-14 | NC
✨ THE GREATEST SHOW! Circus + Broadway Camp (ages 4–7 and 8-16) ✨
Step right up — it’s time for acrobatics, artistry, and AMAZING musical theater fun! Inspired by The Greatest Showman, this spectacular week blends circus skills with singing, dancing, storytelling, and confidence building. Campers will soar safely on aerial silks, dance to show-stopping music, juggle, tumble (safely!), and take center stage as performers under the “big top.”
Campers will:
Try aerial silks and Lyra safely, in age-appropriate levels
Learn basics of juggling, balance skills, stilt walking and partner acrobatics
Act out circus-themed scenes and characters
Sing and dance to Greatest Showman music
Build teamwork and confidence through performance
Every day includes craft time creating props, scenic elements for the Friday showcase, or camp souvenirs
👉 Ages & Hours:
Age 8–16: Full Day: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Age 4–7: Minis Camp: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎬 Showcases: Friday at 11:30am for Minis and at 3:30pm for full-day camp — don’t miss it!
💲 Price: Full Day (ages 8-15): $355; increases to $375 on April 1. Half day (ages 4-7): $195; increases to $215 on April 1.
What to Bring & Know:
👕 Flexible movement clothing; avoid jewelry/loose items
🦶 Bare feet or grippy socks preferred; no street shoes
🧠 Campers must listen and follow directions for safety
This camp is inspired by The Greatest Showman and is not affiliated with or endorsed by its creators or rights holders.

New Amsterdam String Band
2026-08-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
New Amsterdam String Band unites virtuosity, fiddling, and improvisation. Founded while still students at The Juilliard School, NASB finds its roots in historic string playing combined with New York City energy. The ensemble has performed with Rhiannon Giddens and Paul Simon, and recently recorded for an upcoming PBS documentary, produced by Ken Burns. New Amsterdam String Band’s members are Jimmy Drancsak, Lydia Becker, Graham Cohen, Nathan Francisco, and Logan Zaud.
The Museum’s popular concert series takes place in the Windgate Foundation Atrium, an art filled space with some of the best acoustics in Asheville. Our concerts always include an intermission with time to enjoy the artwork and a drink from our Perspective Café pop up bar.

Exhibition on Screen | John Singer Sargent: Fashion and Swagger
2026-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
JOHN SINGER SARGENT
Directed by David Bickerstaff
John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen’s film will examine how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art, culture and fashion.
Filmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals Sargent’s power to express distinctive personalities, power dynamics and gender identities during this fascinating period of cultural reinvention. Alongside 50 paintings by Sargent sit stunning items of clothing and accessories worn by his subjects, drawing the audience into the artist’s studio.
Step into the glittering world of fashion, scandal and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer Sargent the painter who defined an era.
Explore the unique creative process of the late 19th century’s favorite portrait artist and the way in which his portraits captured the spirit of a vibrant and rapidly changing age.

COUNTRY BRUNCH w/ Jackson Grimm
2026-08-09 11:00 - 14:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Jackson Grimm
Asheville songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Holler Choir + Susto Stringband

Kanuga Triathlon
2026-08-09 07:30 - 10:00 | Kanuga, 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville, 28739
Join us Sunday, August 9th, 2026 for the Inaugural Kanuga Triathlon in Hendersonville!
Kanuga Triathlon is a new sprint-distance triathlon in Western North Carolina designed to be welcoming, scenic, and memorable. Featuring a time-trial swim start in Kanuga Lake, a mixed-surface bike course, and a fast 5K run, this destination race meets athletes where they are. Whether it’s your first triathlon or your next challenge, Kanuga invites you to race in a way that feels intentional, welcoming, and uniquely WNC.
Kanuga Trail & Tri Weekend Challenge!
Make a full weekend of it and participate in both the Twilight Trail 5K at Kanuga, Saturday, August 8th, and the Kanuga Triathlon, Sunday, August 9th! Weekend Challenge participants receive finisher medals for both events, along with special recognition celebrating their commitment and versatility across the weekend, and will also be awarded a Nomadix-style performance towel!
Lodge, camp, and stay onsite at Kanuga!

Hot & Horny Comedy: Summer Nights
2026-08-08 21:30 - 23:30 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase
Celebrate the hottest/ funniest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor?
Jokes, stories and more about dating, love, lust and everything else. Singles, couples, throuples and all are welcome! Pop off that top and hop in the pool because we are getting silly
ages 18+
Doors at 9pm, Show at 9:30pm
Tickets $18

Adesto Theatre Presents: Improvised Star Trek
2026-08-08 19:30 - 21:30 | North Carolina Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, 28801
Join the fearless crew of the USS Inspiration once again on an uncharted journey through space!
This is an improvised play in the style of Star Trek: The Next Generation. That’s right. A full length episode of Star Trek but all made up on the spot.
Our captain and crew are set, but our journey is not! We have pre-determined characters, but we will create the rest of the show in the moment based on your suggestions! What planet will we beam down to? How will our team uphold the prime directive? Join us as we make it so.
Get ready to go where no improv show has gone before! And where no one will go again, because we are, in fact, making it up.
Be sure to secure your tickets now, seats on the ship are sure to sell out.

Twilight Trail 5k
2026-08-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Kanuga, 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville, 28739
We’re excited to present the Twilight Trail 5k at Kanuga, Saturday, August 8th, 2026!
The Twilight Trail 5K is a golden-hour trail race at the Kanuga Conference Center designed to welcome runners of all abilities. Featuring a thoughtfully designed 5K course with mixed surfaces and gentle elevation changes, this event offers an approachable introduction to trail running while remaining engaging for experienced trail runners.
You’re invited to come just for the trail race or make a full weekend of it at Kanuga. After the finish, runners can enjoy healthy food, relax by a bonfire (weather permitting), and spend the evening connecting with others in a laid-back, community-forward environment.
