The Laurel of Asheville

Don't Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville
2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy
2026-07-03 22:00 - 23:30 | Eda Rhyne, 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville, 28803
Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery
Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails.
This show is ages 21 and up and NC17
Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm
Tickets $18

Land of the Sky Symphonic Band
2026-07-04 19:30 - 21:30 | White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Come and join the Land of the Sky Symphonic Band for their annual Independence Day concert. Under the direction of Dr. David Wilken, the band will play an evening of music by American composers.
The Land O’ the Sky Symphonic Band was founded in 1990 by Enka High School alumni Bob Lee and Rene Simson, along with their high school director, John Lackey. Initially intended to include as many Enka alumni as possible, interest quickly grew through outreach to former students and advertisements in local newspapers, leading the ensemble to evolve into a community band. For several years, the band thrived in this community format until John retired and relocated from the Asheville area, resulting in significant member loss. However, the remaining core group, committed to the band’s success, continued to meet weekly, adapting by seeking various directors for rehearsals and performances. With each new director, the band not only improved its musical abilities but also embraced a philosophy of maintaining a smaller group, selecting members through invitations or auditions. With the establishment of an elected board of directors, the band achieved nonprofit status, a challenging endeavor that included the development of a constitution and bylaws over a two-year period. In 2010, during the celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Land O’ the Sky Symphonic Band became a member of the Association of Concert Bands. Today, the ensemble consists of 43 skilled amateur and professional musicians, all dedicated to fostering a high standard of musical excellence within the community.

Yoga Taco Mosa
2026-07-05 10:00 - 11:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us for Yoga Taco Mosa the first Sunday of every month. This is a donation based slow flow class lead by the ever so lovely, Clare Desmelik. Bring your yoga mat, water bottle and an open heart while we honor one another and stretch into our Sunday. We’ll follow the class with tacos and mimosas at The Grey Eagle Taqueria.

Weekly Sunday Scrabble
2026-07-05 13:30 - 16:30 | Stephens Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
If you enjoy word games like Wordle, Boggle, Words with Friends or online Scrabble this may be the place for you!
Equipment is provided. Drop in when you can; leave when you want. All levels of play. A “cheat sheet” for new players and free challenges. See you Sunday!

FREE PATIO SHOW: Bam-a-Lam
2026-07-05 14:00 - 16:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– FREE SHOW
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
BAM-A-LAM
This duo of guitar/drums one-man-band multi-dextrous rock-n-roll fire and standup bass acrobatics with harmony singing appears to have several more arms and heads (than 4 and 2 respectively) and serve up lo-fi pop aural satisfaction.
Made up of Asheville musical veterans Jason Krekel and Craig Kelberg who combined have performed under more bands and diverse genre styles than can be counted…Has to be seen to be believed!

Heavy Hitters Comedy at The RAD Brew Co.
2026-07-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have some heavy hitters!
We have a group of Asheville’s biggest and best comedians taking over the RAD Comedy Cellar for a night of BIG laughs and BIG fun.
Each tickets includes a complementary hot dog!
Featuring Jason Reel, Clay Jones and more!
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $18

CAMP: Harry Potter Wizarding TECH - July 6-10 (Actors and Theater techies)
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-10 | Asheville Junior Theater, 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden, 28704
✨ HARRY POTTER WIZARDING TECHNICAL THEATER Summer Camp (ages 8–16) ✨
Accio imagination! Campers step into Hogwarts through acting and stage “spell work” as they explore characters, scenes, and magical movement.
With house-based activities, dramatic storytelling, and ensemble practice, students learn to wield their voice, curiosity, and confidence like trained wizards. Learn the technical elements of how to create MAGIC on the stage in this camp. No real focus on singing for this camp.
*FOR THOSE NOT INTERESTED IN BEING ON STAGE BUT INSTEAD LEARNING TECHNICAL ELEMENTS LIKE LIGHTS, SOUND, STAGE MANAGING, SCENIC DESIGN, THIS CAMP IS ALSO FOR YOU!!
🎬 This camp will be led by our very own Potterhead, Melena Dillingham, and Cass Opal (Production Manager at the School of Stage and Screen at Western Carolina University). Melena has been teaching voice for over twenty years after performing as a professional actress; Cass has been a Production Manager and Lead Electrician at various locations including The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts and Juiliard School, The Actor’s Studion and Ars Nova in NYC.
Campers will:
Rehearse scenes inspired by Harry Potter stories with expressive stage movement and magical blocking
Techies in this camp will learn technical elements such as lighting, sound, stage management and scenic design
Experiment with scenic design to create magic on the stage
Learn choreography for the Yule Ball and Dark Lord Funk
Learn a bit of real magic from a working magician!
Every day will also include craft time creating props, scenic elements for the Friday showcase, or camp souvenirs
Techies in this camp will learn the technical elements such as lighting, sound, stage management and scenic design necessary to create magic on stage
👉 Ages: 8–16
🗓 Dates: July 6-10
🕘 Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎬 Showcase: Friday afternoon at 3:30pm
💲 Price: $355; increases to $375 on April 1
“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve” – Ginny Weasley
This camp is inspired by Harry Potter and is not affiliated with or endorsed by its creators or rights holders.

Under the Sea Creative Arts Camp / Rising 3rd–5th Grades
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 15:00 | Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 28801
Dive into an unforgettable underwater quest! In this immersive arts integration camp, campers in rising grades 3–5 will explore deep-sea creatures through movement, music, storytelling, and collaborative performance. Young artists will create dances inspired by ocean animals, experiment with ocean-themed soundscapes using instruments, vocal sounds, and body percussion, and work together to develop original stories and performances inspired by life beneath the waves. Inspired by the beauty of bioluminescence and the mysteries of the ocean, this creative camp encourages curiosity, teamwork, artistic expression, and confident performance in a fun and supportive environment.

PATIO SHOW: Woody Wood & Abe Reid of The Blue Rags
2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– ALL AGES
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
WOODY WOOD
Asheville’s own
Cosmic Appalachian Soul / Musical style that doesn’t fit neatly into any one style but is a genre-bending fusion of rock, blues, and soul.
ABE REID
Abe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers of the Piedmont roots music tradition. Born in Forsyth County and raised in Statesville, Reid began playing guitar at a young age, developing a deep connection to the region’s historic finger-style traditions.
His musical education came directly from the source. As a young player, he spent time with legendary Carolina musicians Guitar Gabriel and Cootie Stark, learning not only guitar technique but also the storytelling and spirit behind traditional American music.
In the 1990s, Reid immersed himself in the life of a working musician, busking on the streets of New Orleans before returning to North Carolina’s music scene. He later helped form the roots band The Blue Rags, known for energetic performances and traditional sounds.
Reid gained international recognition when he won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis—becoming the first solo performer to win the competition.
Today, Abe Reid continues to perform, teach, and share the music of the American South, passing on knowledge learned from older musicians and decades on the road.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jul 6, 2026 to Jul 27, 2026 and happens every:
Mondays: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Merz Trio
2026-07-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center, 813 Rivers St, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Hailed as “entrancing” (BBC Music Magazine) and “artists in the deepest sense of the word” (CutCommon), Merz Trio, winners of the Naumburg, Concert Artists Guild, Fischoff and Chesapeake Competitions, and recipients of a Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant, have been lauded for their “stunning virtuosity… fresh and surprising interpretations” (Reading Eagle), and “perfection of intonation and ensemble” (Hudson Review). Merz Trio are passionately committed to reshaping the narrative of classical music through vibrantly dynamic programming and wide-ranging interdisciplinary collaboration. Their narrative programming style juxtaposes classical standards, new music, and their own arrangements of familiar and forgotten works, fluidly interwoven and guided with speaking from the Trio’s members.

OPEN STUDIO - JULY EDITION - WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
2026-07-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Join Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to help you develop and refine your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session will include guided exercises that focus on core artistic principles alongside techniques that bring energy and life to your work. Participants are to bring their own reference materials to personalize their experience. Pastels, paper, and a range of supplies for sketching and underpainting will be provided, with sanded paper available for purchase.
Please bring a small sketchbook; 2B (or softer) pencil and a gum eraser; and black, medium gray and light gray markers. While pastels will be provided, it is recommended that you bring your own pastels as well so you can learn what colors you may need to add to your personal pastel inventory.

Mindfulness, Creativity, and Community
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
This four-session workshop, facilitated by Amy Arnold, guides participants to source creative inspiration from everyday experiences and interaction with others. Together, we’ll explore simple practices in mindfulness and social engagement that enhance our creative ideas and process and we’ll practice making these a regular, enriching part of our lives. Mindfulness in the natural world will play an important part in our explorations.
We will gather online weekly to investigate our subject from multiple angles, using mindfulness practices, writing exercises, discussion, and collaboration. We’ll discover how to ask questions that help us find meaning and purpose for our creative expression. Between classes there will be several short, daily assignments designed to deepen our learning and create new creative habits. Creative tools used will include various forms of writing, drawing, and smartphone photography, and will be relevant to other media.
Thursdays, July 9-30, 6-8pm
Sliding Scale Registration | $160 / $200 / $240

Movement for MANNA Fundraiser
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance will launch its 2026 summer season with Movement for MANNA, a fundraiser benefiting MANNA FoodBank and supporting the company’s commitment to community engagement through the arts.
The evening will feature a live improvisational collaboration between internationally acclaimed percussionist River Guerguerian and Terpsicorps dancers, along with food tastings from local restaurant partners, wine and refreshments, and the debut of the Asheville Foodie Raffle. Raffle prizes include dining experiences, restaurant gift certificates, wine experiences, and specialty food items from participating local businesses.
Movement for MANNA serves as a prelude to AscenDANCE, Terpsicorps’ annual summer dance performances, scheduled for July 23-25 at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville.

An Evening of Medicine Music with Biruany & Txana of the Huni Kuin Tribe
2026-07-09 19:00 - 22:00 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
APLR Presents: An Evening of Medicine Music with Biruany & Txana of the Huni Kuin Tribe
Thursday, July 9th, 2026
AyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Doors 6PM || Event 7PM
Biruany of the Huni Kuin Tribe
Biruany Huni Kuin (@sami abiruany) is a prominent spiritual leader who combines leadership, spirituality, and empowerment within her cultural context, deep in the Brazilian Amazon. As a representative of a collective of female spiritual leaders from Novo Futuro village, she holds a pivotal role within her community, where she leads and oversees spiritual practices rooted in healing through plant medicine. Biruany is widely recognized for her groundbreaking achievements, as she is notably the first Huni Kuin woman to lead Ayahuasca works and engage in pioneering studies, challenging traditional gender roles and expectations. Beyond her village, Biruany’s influence transcends borders.
Txana Tuwe of Huni Kuin Tribe
Txana Tuwe Huni Kuin is an experienced and respected leader of the Huni Kuin people, born and raised in Novo Futuro Village. Tuwe is known for his strong commitment to his indigenous heritage and for carrying a very strong ancestral presence after undertaking many spiritual diets from his tradition. With the trust and respect of both his community and elders, he embodies a deep connection to the wisdom and traditions passed down through generations, rooted in his years of experience with plant medicine and other ancestral practices of his people. Tuwe has traveled to many continents spreading the messages of the forest and, together with his sister Biruany, he advocates for the recognition and preservation of indigenous traditions, sharing the Huni Kuin culture and spirituality not only within Brazil but also on a global scale.
All ages
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The White Buffalo
2026-07-09 20:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
THE WHITE BUFFALO
For The White Buffalo – aka singer / songwriter / guitarist Jake Smith, Oregon-born, Southern California-raised – it was time to take the less travelled path; to assemble notions for studio album Number 8, the follow-up to ‘On The Widow’s Walk’ (Snakefarm, 2020), and embark on a voyage of discovery.
Out with the old, the organic, the expected, the tried; in with the new – new producer, new studio, new location, no distractions, no looking back…
Enter ‘Year Of The Dark Horse’…
“You think we’re a country band? A folk band? Americana? Rock? What the fuck are you gonna say now?!” laughs Jake. “With this album, I wanted something outside of what I’ve ever done. I wanted to open up. Do something dangerous. I’m hard to put into a singular genre as it is, but now I really wanted to take away any kind of preconception or pigeon-holing.
“And don’t ask me, cos I don’t know what it is! It’s a genre-bending thing – there’s elements and influences from ELO, Daniel Lanois, Tom Waits, The Boss, circus, pirate music, yacht rock, and I’m driving and pushing some of these numbers in a way I’ve never done before.
“At the top of the pandemic, I put the acoustic guitar on its stand, got a synthesizer and began writing on it, not really knowing how to play keys, just exploring the different sounds and landscapes. In the not knowing, it allowed me to expand my vocal melodies and compositions in ways the guitar had possibly limited.”
When Jake, flanked by regular touring / recording compadres, bassist / keyboard player / guitarist Christopher Hoffee and drummer Matt Lynott, crossed the threshold of East Nashville’s Neon Cross Studio, a converted Southern Baptist Church, he wasn’t chapter an’ verse prepared, as usual.
The time before recording had been a crazy one, so there were a bunch of loose ends to be tied (“I’m a perpetual procrastinator” – Jake), plus only three of the 12 songs had been completely written. Jake had maps in his head, but most were mere bones of compositions with only a few key lyrics penned. This allowed producer / studio owner Jay Joyce – plus trusted assistant, Jason Hall – the wiggle room to really get involved, to guide and explore new frontiers …
He’s a Grammy Award-winning Producer of the Year (2018), has 4 CMA and 5 ACM Awards, and when it comes to making music, the Ohio native is never one to take the obvious route – perfect for an album featuring a dozen musical vignettes, individual yet constant in flow; an album loosely based around the shifting of the seasons and the shifting of a relationship; an album showing off the complete scope of Jake’s song-writing craft, from the stripped back to the fully loaded…

Comedy 250! A night of one-liners at Antidote
2026-07-09 20:00 - 22:00 | antidote, 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, 27106, United States
Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville!
America is old AF and we are celebrating with a night of one-liners. 250 jokes in one show, each dumber than the last!
featuring Aaron Naylor, Clay Jones, Isaac Truman and more!!
ages 21+
doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Tickets $18

Slow Runner - Album Release Show - with Whym
2026-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
APLR Presents: Slow Runner – Album Release Show – with Whym
Friday, July 10th, 2026
AyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Doors 6PM || Show 7 PM
Slow Runner
Slow Runner is the creative vessel for Michael Flynn, an Americana-adjacent singer/songwriter based in western North Carolina. His songs have been featured on shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Shameless, and on commercials for useful products like cars and shampoo. He’s also won a few awards for songwriting, most recently the 2021 Newsong Music Grand Prize. After a few years performing under his own name, Michael signed a record deal with SonyBMG in 2006 and began releasing music as Slow Runner in a long-running collaboration with producer/multi-instrumentalist Josh Kaler and other musical friends. Slow Runner has spawned 6 full length albums among other EPs and singles, and has toured internationally with acts like The Avett Brothers, Josh Ritter, and many others. His music explores disparate genres from dreamy synth-pop to confessional folk, always anchored by compelling lyrics and an authentic emotional core. 2026 sees the release of a new full length Slow Runner album, ‘Dog Years,’ a joyous eruption of indie rock and lovedrunk synths.
Whym
Dreamy alternative/indie music out of Asheville, NC from singer/songwriter/producer Sarah McCoy.
All ages
Presented by AyurPrana Listening Room.
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Modelface Comedy presents Luke Capasso
2026-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Cultura, 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Luke Capasso in The Cultura Room!
Luke Capasso has appeared on BBC, ITV, TruTV, and MTV. His work includes Channel 4’s Angry Britain, writing for Dead Parrot, and a featured appearance in Can You Take a Joke (starring George Carlin and Adam Carolla). He has built a combined social media following of over one million followers. He is the author of Fix Your Shit (Rizolli) and Measure Twice Die Once: A Handyman Noir.
Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Luke began his stand-up career in London, where he won the Comedy Store New Act competition, appeared six times at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and now headlines throughout the country.
Seated show, full dinner menu available
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $18 advance, $22 day of

The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
2026-07-10 19:30 - 21:30 | NC Stage, 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.

Straight No Chaser Beach Bash
2026-07-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.

Land Of The Sky Burlesque Festival: “Geektastic Revue”
2026-07-10 20:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
-AGES 18+
-SEATED SHOW
“Geektastic” is a burlesque show for NERDS! Performers pay homage to fandoms from comics, TV, film, books and more!!! The opening night of the Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival!
*Weekend passes and VIP available here >>> landoftheskyburlesque.com

YIKES! Tattoo Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love
2026-07-10 21:00 - 23:00 | Cultura, 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!!
YIKES! is a show of disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their tattoo disasters and trauma. Nothing more hilarious than other peoples bad decisions and failures.
Prizes for worst audience tattoos!!
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Seated show, full dinner menu available
ages 18+
doors at 8:45pm, show at 9:15pm
Tickets $18

Chic Circles Earrings Jewelry Workshop
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:25 | Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville, 28801
Make these chic silver earrings (or pendant necklace) yourself in this DIY jewelry workshop in downtown Asheville. Our qualified instructors will be sure you leave feeling super accomplished and with your finished jewelry. You have the option of either making the earring or the pendant necklace and can choose the size of your circles designs as well!
*$175 – Includes all materials
*Beginner Friendly / No Experience needed
*Ages 12 and up!

COPTIC BOUND JOURNAL WORKSHOP WITH ERIN KEANE
2026-07-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Handmade journals are a joy to use for anything and everything, any day, every day. Coptic binding is a historical method of constructing a book by sewing folded sections of paper and attaching them to hard covers. Bookbinders use this binding for its beauty with an exposed spine, functionality with pages that open flat, and historical roots to perpetuate time-honored traditions.
In this class, we will create a beautiful blank journal using Paired Needle Coptic Stitch, which is a specific form of Coptic binding that uses multiple needles and multiple threads. Your journal will have a lovely chain stitch at every sewing station, and it will be structurally strong and highly functional.
All materials and tools will be provided, so you can arrive empty handed and relax into the experience. If you already have personal bookbinding tools and find them most comfortable, please feel welcome to bring along. For the book covers, I’ll have a variety of decorative papers to choose from including Nepalese Lokta, Indian cotton, Japanese Chiyogami. If you prefer your own decorative paper, please feel welcome to bring along (for space and efficiency, please pre-cut the paper to 8.5” x 11”).
All skill levels welcome. I look forward to working together and reveling in the stitching goodness!

40th Annual Outdoor Rosen Sculpture Walk
2026-07-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Now in its 40th year at Appalachian State University, the Martin and Doris Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition celebrates An Appalachian Summer Festival tradition! The Rosen Sculpture Walk will kick off at 10am at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. After a brief welcome, juror Sam Spiczka will lead guests on a guided tour of the 10 sculptures installed along Rivers Street. The group will then return to the Schaefer Center for the announcement of this year’s award winners, a complimentary lunch, and time to chat with friends about your favorite pieces.
Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes, as the walking and standing portion lasts approximately 45–60 minutes. Water stations will be available along the route.
If weather prevents an outdoor tour, the sculpture walk will be presented indoors at the Schaefer Center with a slide presentation.

Spin Saturdays with Jess
2026-07-11 10:30 - 13:00 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
Make the most of your weekend learning a new skill- throwing clay! In this beginner’s pottery class, we will walk you through the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel- from centering clay to shaping simple forms like small bowls and cups.
No experience is needed to try your hand and see what you can do! All supplies will be included from firings to a bag of clay, just wear clothes ready to get muddy in, and get ready to spin something fun!
Class meets on Saturdays from 10:30am – 1:00pm
Class starts July 11
Registration closes July 9

The Big Crafty
2026-07-11 12:00 - 2026-07-12 18:00 | Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, 28801
The Big Crafty — a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance — returns on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, noon-6 p.m. daily at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville. $10 entry on Saturday (buy tickets or pay at the door), free to enter on Sunday.
Shop for ceramics, prints, jewelry, woodwork and more, while also celebrating the vibrant and resurgent creative community of WNC.

Hammered Wide Band Ring
2026-07-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville, 28801
Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s fabulous instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring.
These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) in our fully equipped studio. Or just take this as a fun make-and-take in our amazing maker space. This class is a little taste of what it’s like to make jewelry as a profession.
You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.
$120 includes all materials
Arrive 15 minutes early to sign the safety waiver and get settled.
*Convenient parking is available just below the studio in either the Harrah’s Parking Garage or Rankin Parking Garage, 1st hour is free!
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 11, 2026
Jul 25, 2026

PATIO SHOW: The Nature Boys
2026-07-11 16:00 - 2026-08-01 18:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
THE NATURE BOYS
Hailing from the Appalachian musical stronghold of Asheville, NC, The Nature Boys are coming in hot with their brand of bluegrass. As veterans of the acoustic music scene, they are combining a deep love of traditional string band music with a refreshing catalog of original songs, dazzling fans with a certain je ne sais quoi that is both genuine and relatable. Formed in the summer of 2025, long time friends Jack, Jesse, and Nick found themselves once again living in the same town and ready to start a new musical project. These three had spent years touring across the world, often but not always in the same group. With a shared love of music, humor, and brotherhood, The Nature Boys was born in a way that can only be described as natural. Soon after getting the wheels rolling, they enlisted Asheville aces Coop and Korey, now forming one of Asheville’s premier 5-piece bluegrass bands, The Nature Boys. The band is currently performing regionally and is recording their debut album, to be released in late 2026.
Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 11, 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Aug 1, 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
