The Laurel of Asheville

CAMP: Improv & sketch comedy - June 29 - July 3
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-03 | Asheville Junior Theater, 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden, 28704
✨ IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY Summer Camp (ages 8–16) ✨
Say YES—AND to the funniest week of the summer! This fast-paced, creative camp gives young performers the tools to think on their feet, write original scenes, and turn unexpected moments into comedy gold. Through improv games, character building, and collaborative writing, students build confidence, courage, and skills they’ll use onstage and in life.
Campers will:
Learn improv games that build spontaneity and strong teamwork
Create original characters and write sketch scenes
Learn comedic timing, voice projection, and stage presence
Work as an ensemble to build short comedy pieces
Perform audience-ready sketches at the Friday Showcase!
👉 Ages: 8–16
🗓 Dates: June 29 – July 3
🕘 Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎬 Showcase: Friday afternoon at 3:30pm
💲 Price: $355; price increases to $375 March 1

The Hungry & Dangerous
2026-06-28 20:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
THE HUNGRY & DANGEROUS
“American rockers The Hungry & Dangerous dropped their debut self-titled record, and it’s living proof that rock will never die.” – Rock Era Magazine Born in 2020 out of the chaos of a global shutdown, The Hungry & Dangerous are a Nashville-based rock band on a mission to bring authentic, no-frills rock ‘n’ roll back to the forefront. Founded by frontman/guitarist Jordan Taylor Moed and drummer Matt Lewis, the band set out to channel the spirit of classic icons while forging a sound that feels urgent, modern, and unmistakably their own. Blending retro influence with a contemporary edge, The Hungry & Dangerous have quickly built a reputation for high-energy, unapologetic rock, earning praise as a band proving “rock will never die” and delivering a sound that’s both nostalgic and forward-looking. Their 2022 self-titled debut album introduced the band’s raw intensity to a growing audience, later surpassing 100,000 streams on Spotify and spawning standout tracks like “Insomniacs” and “Life Won’t Wait.” Since then, the band has continued to build momentum with a string of explosive singles including “Detonator,” “Carrie (Psycho Prom Queen),” and “Whiplash Smile,” showcasing their evolution while staying true to their hard-hitting roots. Now featuring the addition of bassist Joe Barf and second guitarist Aiden Horne, The Hungry & Dangerous have expanded their sound into an even bigger, more dynamic live experience doubling down on soaring leads, driving riffs, and the larger-than-life energy they’ve become known for. Self-described as the “Insomniacs of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” the band continues to carve out their place in the modern rock landscape bringing grit, attitude, and a relentless live show that leaves no doubt: The Hungry & Dangerous are here to rock.
HALOGI
Hailing from Asheville, NC, Halogi is a femme fronted power metal band. Formed in 2024, Halogi is known for their heavy riffs, clean vocals, and lyrical themes ranging from feminism to climate change to mental illness. They have shared the stage with D.R.I. and Wailin Storms at local venues.
4TH HORSE
Genre-bending ♀️-fronted roots metal band rockin’ in the styles of Black Sabbath, Bikini Kill, All Them Witches, and Kyuss.

Queen Bee & The Honeylovers
2026-06-28 19:30 - 21:00 | White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate What You Can! The suggested price per ticket is $20.
Queen Bee and the Honeylovers perform classic swing, blues and Latin music. They have been voted best in Jazz since 2019 in the Mountain Xpress “Best Of” poll. Their debut album, ‘Asheville’, celebrated their hometown’s history and won them #41 on WNCW’s listener-voted poll of Best Albums of 2019 as well as features on The State of Things with Frank Stasio and PBS Woodsongs. Their video for “Beacham’s Curve” won Best Soundtrack at the 2019 Music Video Asheville Awards. At this show, they’ll be debuting some brand new tunes off their upcoming album- including some long awaited Asheville-themed songs. Vocal-driven with an infectious groove, the Honeylovers are guaranteed to put a grin on your face and a tap in your toes.
Sun, June 28th at 7:30 pm – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $20.

Modelface Comedy presents Josie Beers Gets Weirds
2026-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have local legend Josie Beers!
Joise Beers Gets Weirds
Inside Josie Beers are two dragons. One is a 83 year old Korean war vet, and the other, a powerful thirty-something transwoman. After escaping the shutdown mines of central Pennsylvania and taming her inner dragons, she calls WNC home.
featuring Derek Boskovich
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15
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The Misfit Improv Long-Form Comedy Show
2026-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 | NC Stage Company, 15 Stage Ln, Asheville, 28801
Asheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv—full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion. Each Misfit team brings its own style, creating sharp, surprising worlds in real time.

PATIO SHOW: The Yard Sails
2026-06-28 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
THE YARD SAILS
The Yard Sails are AVL’s hottest instro-surf rock and exotica band. Featuring members of Empire Strikes Brass along with Jason Krekel (of the infamous Krektones). A solid rockin’ reverb soaked guitar journey through the history of the genre (Ventures, Link Wray and Dick Dale to name a few) as well as original ear worms for your poolside summer pleasure!

Creative Facilitator Training Info Session
2026-06-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Road, Asheville, 28806
Join us Sunday, June 28, 2-3:30pm at the Story Parlor for a free info session exploring our upcoming Creative Facilitator certification pathways: the Fall Intensive Cohort (September–December 2026) and the Monthly Immersion Cohort (September 2026–April 2027).
This interactive gathering is an opportunity to learn more about the heart of the training, meet past graduates, ask questions, and get a feel for the experience and community behind the program. We’ll walk through the weekly/monthly structure of each cohort, discuss curriculum themes, review payment plan options and logistics, and offer space for conversation around whether this path may be a fit for you.
The information session is free!
Creative Facilitator Training is a huge step on your Story Parlor Journey. This is a certification pathway meant for creatives who are ready to step into nurturing others inside their own career path. This training, led by Story Parlor Founder Erin Hallagan Clare, will help you to cultivate workshops, mentorships, and teachings, and present it to others in a way that encourages them to continue on their own creative journey.

Weekly Sunday Scrabble
2026-06-28 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!

Mosaic art for beginners and overcoming fear of Grouting!
2026-06-28 10:00 - 16:30 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
This is a full-day class, so bring a lunch or some snacks and something to drink. Students will create 2 mosaics. In the first half of the class, we will learn terminology, tools, history, and materials needed, and will begin constructing our mosaics using a combination of ceramic tiles and stained glass. After a short break, we will finalize both mosaics, then resume class with a discussion about the grouting process, including grout choices and colors. The instructor will share tips and tricks and will take all the mystery out of grout! Students will experiment with different colors of grout so they can see firsthand the impact grout makes on a finished mosaic.
This is a beginner-friendly class, and no experience is required. Your instructor will be expanding on the knowledge gained in this class with future intermediate classes and workshops to be announced.
If you’d like to learn the ancient art of mosaic, this class is a MUST! Students will learn all the basics that will give them confidence to go out and make their own mosaic artworks!

The Solitaire Ring: A One-Day Intensive with Adam Grinovich
2026-06-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville, 28801
Join Ignite Jewelry Studios for this Guest Instructor Sunday workshop with former SCAD instructor Adam Grinovich. Build a sterling silver solitaire ring from raw material to finished piece in one day. Learn soldering, notching prongs with burrs, setting a faceted stone, and polishing to a final finish. You’ll gain hands-on experience with precious metal fabrication, ring sizing, and the techniques jewelers use daily to make and repair jewelry. All materials and tools included with studio fee. Some experience working with small objects is advised. Cost: $275 plus $40 materials fee (due at class).

Sean Patton, Live Comedy Special Taping (late show)
2026-06-27 21:00 - 22:30 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
Modelface Comedy is so excited to invite you to the Live Taping of Sean Patton’s next comedy special at AyurPrana Listening Room in West Asheville!!
Sponsored by Golden Goat Cannabis and Culture
Sean Patton is a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and has since performed in comedy clubs and festivals across the world, including The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The Glasgow Comedy fest, the Dublin Comedy fest, and The Edinburgh Fringe. Other festivals appearances include SXSW, The Moontower comedy festival, Just for Laughs Chicago, Just for Laughs Toronto and Just for Laughs Montreal. He’s performed on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and Comedy Central’s The Half Hour. More recently, He’s been on @midnight , The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, This Is Not Happening, Showtime’s Live from SXSW, TruTv’s Comedy Knockout, and This week at the Comedy Cellar.
In 2019 he released his second album Scuttlebutt on Helium Records. His next album King Scorpio was released on Christmas Eve 2021 and as a special on Youtube in August 2022. His special Number One is currently streaming on peacock.
As for acting, He’s appeared on IFC’S Maron, Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer and TruTV’s Those who can’t. As of September 2024 He stars alongside Brian Jordan Alvarez, Stephanie Koenig, Enrico Colantoni, and Carmen Christopher in FX’s English Teacher
“I’ve seen him perform more than a dozen sets, and he’s killed every time. He’s dynamite, even with ordinary material, turning standard Brooklyn hipster jokes into a stomping, roaring, tour de force, and elevating a bit about sex-performance anxiety into high-stakes comedy. […] He’s the rare comic who goes over as well in a comedy club as in a bar basement.”
– New York Times
“ …a deceptively mesmeric talent, I found myself watching rapt between fits of eruptive laughter.”
– The Scotsman
“There’s a lot of talk in comedy circles about club acts as opposed to festival ones – reliable joke-machines who can tame the rowdiest rooms compared to the artier, slower-burn types with stories and ideas that demand and reward attention.
Well, in Sean Patton you get both… he’s the sort of comedian who puts the ‘art’ in ‘fart’.”
– Chortle
Featuring Sam Evans (NYC)
ages 18+
Tickets GA: $25 advance, $30 day of
Early Show doors at 5:30, show at 6pm
Late Show doors at 8:30, show at 9pm
Please arrive early, once the show starts the doors will be shut during filming

Punch Brothers
2026-06-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Punch Brothers, formed in 2006, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. Known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has garnered critical acclaim, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for All Ashore (2018). The Washington Post applauded them for taking “bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.” Over the years, they’ve become pioneers in modern string music, with albums like Antifogmatic (2010), Who’s Feeling Young Now (2012) and The Phosphorescent Blues (2015) showcasing their genre-defying sound. Rolling Stone praised their work as “wild virtuosity used for more than just virtuosity,” cementing their reputation as trailblazers in contemporary acoustic music. Most Recently, Punch Brothers have been focused on their new musical variety show, The Energy Curfew Music Hour, with seasons one and two available on Audible and all podcasting platforms.

The Punch Brothers
2026-06-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, 28607, United States

Giddy Up Hoedown All Request Night
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The Grey Eagle Presents
Giddy Up Hoedown All Request Night
Saturday, June 27
7pm Doors // 8pm Show
All Ages
DJ plays all the hottest line dance, two step and pattern partner dances in the region & ALL your requests.

Sean Patton, Live Comedy Special Taping (early show)
2026-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
Modelface Comedy Club is so excited to invite you to the Live Taping of Sean Patton’s next comedy special at AyurPrana Listening Room in West Asheville!!
Sponsored by Golden Goat Cannabis and Culture
Sean Patton is a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and has since performed in comedy clubs and festivals across the world, including The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The Glasgow Comedy fest, the Dublin Comedy fest, and The Edinburgh Fringe. Other festivals appearances include SXSW, The Moontower comedy festival, Just for Laughs Chicago, Just for Laughs Toronto and Just for Laughs Montreal. He’s performed on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and Comedy Central’s The Half Hour. More recently, He’s been on @midnight , The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, This Is Not Happening, Showtime’s Live from SXSW, TruTv’s Comedy Knockout, and This week at the Comedy Cellar.
In 2019 he released his second album Scuttlebutt on Helium Records. His next album King Scorpio was released on Christmas Eve 2021 and as a special on Youtube in August 2022. His special Number One is currently streaming on peacock.
As for acting, He’s appeared on IFC’S Maron, Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer and TruTV’s Those who can’t. As of September 2024 He stars alongside Brian Jordan Alvarez, Stephanie Koenig, Enrico Colantoni, and Carmen Christopher in FX’s English Teacher
“I’ve seen him perform more than a dozen sets, and he’s killed every time. He’s dynamite, even with ordinary material, turning standard Brooklyn hipster jokes into a stomping, roaring, tour de force, and elevating a bit about sex-performance anxiety into high-stakes comedy. […] He’s the rare comic who goes over as well in a comedy club as in a bar basement.”
– New York Times
“ …a deceptively mesmeric talent, I found myself watching rapt between fits of eruptive laughter.”
– The Scotsman
“There’s a lot of talk in comedy circles about club acts as opposed to festival ones – reliable joke-machines who can tame the rowdiest rooms compared to the artier, slower-burn types with stories and ideas that demand and reward attention.
Well, in Sean Patton you get both… he’s the sort of comedian who puts the ‘art’ in ‘fart’.”
– Chortle
Featuring Sam Evans (NYC)
ages 18+
Tickets GA: $25 advance, $30 day of
Early Show doors at 5:30, show at 6pm
Late Show doors at 8:30, show at 9pm
Please arrive early, once the show starts the doors will be shut during filming

Artist Reception - Where the Land Remembers: Farming in Old Fort
2026-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
This show centers on the idea that land isn’t just used—it holds memory. In and around Old Fort, generations of farming have shaped both the physical landscape and the identity of the people who live there. The land is a living archive—every field, fence line, and hillside carries traces of past hands, seasons, and stories.
Exhibit runs from June 27 – July 29

PATIO SHOW: Swift Silver
2026-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
SWIFT SILVER
Swift Silver is the musical partnership of Anna Kline and John Looney. For 15 years, they’ve cultivated a sound drawn from the well of Southern soul, blues, and Appalachian roots music. Anchored by Anna’s vivid lyrics and John’s masterful arrangements, Swift Silver’s songcraft stays true to the place that made them. As artists in the Kentucky Arts Council Performing Arts Directory, the duo shares their Southern sound widely, including international appearances such as Your Roots Are Showing in Killarney, Ireland. Swift Silver has appeared at major festivals across the region and abroad, performing at MerleFest, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Master Musicians Festival, Suwannee Springfest, Sleeping in the Woods Songwriter Festival, and CountryFest in Belgium. Their music has also been featured on the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and ESPN’s True South (Season 5). Both artists remain deeply connected to the Appalachian music community, regularly collaborating with musicians across the region in songwriting, touring, and studio work. Anna’s songs and poetry were featured in the 2025 Women of Appalachia Project anthology, and she co-wrote “Last Mule in the Holler” with Montana Hobbs of The Local Honeys. John has toured and recorded with artists including John R. Miller, The Local Honeys, Wayne Graham, and Carla Gover. Swift Silver is a torchbearer of Kentucky’s musical legacy and a powerful voice in Appalachia’s musical evolution. They are preparing to release a new album in 2026.

Gather Art Market
2026-06-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Spruce Pine Florist, 111 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine, 28777
Gather Art Market will host its first Spruce Pine Market on Saturday, June 27th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Spruce Pine Florist. The market features emerging artists and makers, along with the flower offerings of the florist.
Visitors are invited to explore a wide range of handmade work, including ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, and more. The market offers a relaxed setting to meet the artists, learn about various craft techniques, and discover a wide array of unique handmade goods.

Mushroom Growing for Beginners on the Farm!
2026-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 | The Forest Farmacy, Marshall, 28753
Hey Folks! If you’ve been curious about growing mushrooms but aren’t sure where to start, this is the one-day workshop for you.
You’ll learn core low-tech, outdoor mushroom cultivation methods that we teach in our 3-month online beginners course—distilled into a practical, accessible day on the farm.
You will learn:
* How mushrooms grow and regenerate the forest
* How to inoculate logs and make totems
* How to make your own cardboard spawn
* How to grow mushrooms on straw
* How to make woodchip beds
You’ll will go home with:
* Cardboard spawn to grow out mycelium
* A straw bag inoculated with Oyster mushrooms
* A log inoculated with Shiitake mushrooms
* Woodchips to start your own Wine Cap bed
Whether you’re currently farming, working full-time elsewhere, or simply exploring your options, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s possible and what it requires.
We look forward to working with you!

Rewilding Through Writing Workshop
2026-06-27 10:00 - 16:00 | The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, 28806
Katherine Saul and Alli Marshall lead a one-day creative writing workshop at the NC Arboretum on Saturday, June 27, 10am-4pm.
Explore your connection to nature through creative writing and art making. By aligning with the natural world we’re able to experience calm, peace, and awareness of our own intuition. Principles of forest bathing, mindfulness, and creative play reveal deep wells of inspiration to be expressed through art and writing.

1918 Summer Social
2026-06-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Step back in time to 1918 at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial for an unforgettable Living History experience inside the historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse. Meet a lively cast of characters and discover what daily life was like during Thomas Wolfe’s youth.
Stroll the grounds at your own pace as the boardinghouse comes to life around you. Play lawn games with the boarders, chat with someone preparing lunch in the kitchen, and explore the rooms and stories of the guests who once might have stayed here. Along the way, you’ll encounter fascinating personalities, including newlyweds honeymooning in Asheville, a traveling clothing salesman, a young stenographer recovering from the Spanish Influenza, and a seasoned train engineer passing through town. Each has a story to tell.
This self-guided experience allows you to linger, explore, and interact as much as you’d like while immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories of another era. Your attendance supports the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Advisory Committee and helps continue its mission of preserving Wolfe’s legacy while sharing his life and literature through education, cultural programs, and community events.
Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased day of at the Memorial, or ahead of time by clicking: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/1918-summer-social

Don't Tell Comedy West Asheville
2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
Show Details
This show will be at an indoor location.
No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be 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.
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm

Don't Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville
2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 | 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.
Small snacks available for purchase
Non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
Outside snacks allowed.
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.
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm

Sonida Gallo Negro
2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
STANDING ROOM ONLY
SONIDO GALLO NEGRO
Sonido Gallo Negro is a band from Mexico City going back to the roots of psychedelic tropical music with guitars, eccentric organs, analog synthesizers, theremin… they mix exotic rarity and esoterism which will alter your perception and force you to dance until you get exhausted. Add to it visual hypnotics and live performance by Dr. Alderete.
Since 2010, they have had multiple tours around Europe and America, visited 20 countries and more than 50 cities. Five studio albums later, they became one of the most recognized bands of Mexico City.

Misfit Improv Presents: WLOL News Tonight!
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Haiku I Do, 26 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, 28803
Welcome to WLOL New Tonight! Flip your information station to Misfit Improv’s news-based comedy show, all inspired by local and national newspaper articles that we bring to you–the audience! Each article that you choose for us will be read aloud and we’ll spin it into spontaneous scenes! We know the news can be hard to hear nowadays, so leave it to us to help you feel a little lighter about the world. Get the news you can use, thanks to WLOL!

Zoe & Cloyd | The Foreign Landers with special guest Kevin Kehrberg
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:00 | White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Zoe & Cloyd—the creative partnership of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller—prove that opposites truly do attract. Hailing from two distinct musical worlds, they merge their unique backgrounds into a powerful collaboration that has garnered both critical acclaim and widespread appeal.
Natalya, a classically trained musician from Massachusetts with deep roots in klezmer and jazz, joins forces with John, a 12th-generation North Carolinian and grandson of pioneering bluegrass fiddler Jim Shumate. Together, they create music that honors their respective traditions while forging a distinctive sound of their own. This award-winning duo’s work has been praised by Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine as “a musical collaboration that demands to be heard.”
Accolades follow Zoe & Cloyd wherever they go. John is a grand prize winner of both the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest and the Hazel Dickens Songwriting Contest, while Natalya has earned numerous fiddle contest wins across the country. Based in Asheville, NC, they both teach in the traditional music program at Warren Wilson College, sharing their knowledge and passion with the next generation of musicians.
Zoe & Cloyd have performed nationwide and internationally, captivating audiences at prestigious venues and festivals like MerleFest, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Westport Folk & Bluegrass Fest in Ireland, Earl Scruggs Music Fest, FreshGrass Festival, and the NC Folk Festival. Since 2022, they have also served as the artistic directors for A Swannanoa Solstice at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in Asheville.
Co-Headlining The Foreign Landers and Kevin Kehrberg on upright bass
“One listen to the lilting vocals, truthful narrative, and welcoming musicality and you will understand,” writes The Aquarian. “Beautiful would almost be an understatement.” That sense of invitation sits at the heart of The Foreign Landers’ music. Their songs pay close attention to ordinary moments, shaped by the belief that grace often shows up in these places. Rooted in bluegrass and Celtic tradition, the band blends acoustic drive with reflective songwriting and close harmony singing shaped by lives lived across borders.
Rooted in bluegrass and Celtic tradition, the band creates their own sound with reflective songwriting and enchanting singing shaped by lives lived across borders. Led by vocalist and banjoist Tabitha Agnew Benedict of Northern Ireland and mandolinist David Benedict of South Carolina, The Foreign Landershave built a reputation for music that feels deeply personal. Their work grows out of shared experience, shaped by distance, home, and the steady work of learning how to live faithfully in changing seasons.
Kevin Kehrberg is a Warren Wilson professor and chair of the music department won the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Instrumental Recording of the Year award for his rendition of “Ground Speed,” originally written by Earl Scruggs.
Friday, June 26th – 7:30 – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Pay What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $25.00.

Crisp Comedy live in Leicester featuring Danny Felix
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Noble Cider downtown, 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NC, 28801
Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we have local favorite Danny Felix!
Danny Felix is a storyteller, comic, and public library enthusiast from Asheville, NC. They could have made millions as a pastor or English teacher, but turned to comedy because they wanted to do something meaningful. They’ve described their comedy as “I don’t know, speculative?” to their therapist. Danny Felix has served as a host for national touring acts including Fiona Cauley, Dustin Nickerson, and Arma Benoit, and works with Erin Terry to cohost Eyes Up Here, a monthly show for women and trans comics.
ages 18+
Show is free with a suggested donation of $12

Home Sweet Home Abstract Painting Workshop
2026-06-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Red House Art Gallery & Studios, 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Local mixed media artist Miranda Wildman welcomes you to the whimsical world of abstract landscape painting. Using wood painting panels as our substrate, we will explore layers upon layers of abstract mark making with vibrant acrylic paint. After we have set the stage with our luscious painted backgrounds, we will add quaint cottages, grand facades, and beautiful abodes with Miranda’s favorite image transfer techniques. With step by step instructions, this abstract painting workshop is fully guided. For final touches Miranda will present surprise mixed media materials to embellish our spectacular scenes! Each participant will leave with a unique, abstract landscape painting on wood ready to display or give as a gift.
All materials provided; all experience levels welcome; everybody welcome.

Getting Going on the Wheel - Beginners
2026-06-26 | Arrowhead Gallery and Studios, 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort, 28762
If you’ve wanted to learn to throw pottery but have felt intimidated this beginner class is for you.
I aim to help each student move through the first and often frustrating early steps of learning this new skill with enjoyment and curiosity.
Meets Mondays 6:00-8:30pm for 6 weeks.
Class starts June 29.
Registration closes June 26
Arrowhead Gallery & Studio
77 Catawba Avenue
Old Fort, NC

Slice Standup Comedy Pageant Finale
2026-06-25 20:00 - 22:00 | PULP Under The Orange Peel, 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Spring/Summer 2026
Standup Comedy Pageant Finale
THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT!
Thursday June 25, 2026
8p-10p, doors at 7p
The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $20 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)
Winners of qualifying standup contests compete in the ultimate finale! Fantastic standup comics competing for title & cash prize. Audience votes thru ballot for winner. Get tix early, these shows sell out!
Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime!
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment in PULP, the largest Bourbon Bar in the South East!!
Free snacks while availability lasts! You may bring your own food in (no drinks)!
Contestants:
April 2026 winner Zandra Johnson
April 2026 winner Ben Gibson
May 2026 winner Roman Fraden
May 2026 winner Randall Moore
Plus WILD CARD battle contest between two runners up! (Chris Tester & Mat Freeman)
THIS SHOW WILL SELLOUT
This show is more than just great standup! Contestants must vie for the title through games, standup and charm. Celebrity Judges from Slumber Party on Asheville FM 103.3 fm, Jake Frankel & Ali McGhee will put the contestants thru the paces to woo the audience vote!
More info contact Michele at sliceoflifecomedy@gmail.com
