Third Thursday | DJ Phantom Pantone
2026-08-20 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more!
This month we are featuring Book + Art |The Loneliest Monk, with poet Richard Chess and artist Tobi Kahn from 6-7:30pm.
Enjoy an evening of live music with DJ Phantom Pantone on the Museum’s rooftop overlooking Mount Pisgah • Perspective Café and Sculpture Terrace, level 4

Intro to Machine Sewing
2026-08-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Asheville Tool Library, 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville, 28806
Learn the fundamentals of the sewing machine — and walk away with a finished project. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll cover machine basics, safety, standard stitches, and practical tips as you sew your very own drawstring bag. From winding the bobbin to threading the machine to sewing with a seam allowance, you’ll build a solid foundation that can take your sewing wherever you want to go.
What’s Provided All materials are provided, including fabric and use of a sewing machine if needed. You’re also welcome to bring your own fabric if you have something you’d like to use. If you own a sewing machine, we strongly encourage you to bring it — we’d love to help you learn the ins and outs of your specific machine. Machine availability in the workshop is limited, so please note in your registration whether you have a machine and, if so, the make and model OR if you will need to use one from the Tool Library.
Take home a finished drawstring bag and your very own Intro to Sewing Zine featuring machine anatomy and project instructions.
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.

Book + Art | The Loneliest Monk
2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Limited seating. Reservation required.
An Evening with poet Richard Chess and artist Tobi Kahn Join us for a rich interdisciplinary conversation featuring local, award-winning poet Rick Chess and New York based, abstract painter Tobi Kahn. This special event explores the deep creative dialogue between the literary and visual arts, anchored by Kahn’s painting “NOAPHA II” which serves as the cover art for Chess’s recently published fifth poetry collection, “The Loneliest Monk” (Orison Books 2026). Kahn will show images of and discuss some of his work and Chess will read and discuss some of the poems from “The Loneliest Monk”. Then they will engage in a conversation with each other about their work. Richard Chess’s other collections of poetry, include “Love Nailed to the Doorpost”, “Third Temple”, “Chair in the Desert”, and “Tekiah”. He is professor emeritus from University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA), where, for 30 years, he directed UNCA’s Center for Jewish Studies. Tobi Kahn is a painter and sculptor whose art has been shown in more than 70 solo museum exhibitions. He is currently working on a solo survey exhibition, “Tobi Kahn: Quest for the Essence” that will open in the Fall of 2026 at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Florida. This event is generously sponsored by Robert Deutsch.

Science Pub: Carolina Fossil Night
2026-08-20 18:00 - 21:00 | DISSOLVR Brewing, 63 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, 28801
For our Decade of Discovery we’re rebooting our popular Science Pub- with a twist!
Join AMOS and Dr. Ashby Gale from Charleston Fossil Adventures for a Carolina Fossil Night!
Hear Dr. Ashby Gale of Charleston Fossil Adventures speak on his current research on marine vertebrates along the Carolina coast and tips for finding fossils within the Carolinas.
Then get a chance to flex your skills in Paleontology Pub Trivia to win your own Megalodon tooth. Trivia is for all skill sets and backgrounds- covering everything from prehistoric tidbits to regional topics and pop culture deep dives.
Bring in your own fossil specimens to get ID’d by the Charleston Fossil Adventures crew.
This event will be hosted at DISSOLVR Brewing
63 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
All ages welcome to attend, though AMOS recommends 13+ for the lecture and trivia.
No admission fee. Suggested donation of $15 encouraged.
ABOUT DR. GALE
Dr. Ashby Gale is the founder of Charleston Fossil Adventures, LLC and author of A Beachcomber’s Guide to Fossils, which sold out prior to its publication date. Ashby is a graduate of Appalachian State University where he earned a degree in Environmental Science.
His current research focuses on marine vertebrates from the Rupelian Ashley Formation. It’s hard for Ashby to pick just one favorite fossil in his collection, but his top three currently are a tooth from Saurornitholestes (a small raptor), a baby mammoth molar, and an articulated set of eagle ray teeth with feeding wear facets.

THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “SCHOOLED”
2026-08-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is…
SCHOOLED: Prepare a five-minute story about the lessons that shaped you. Wisdom passed down by elders, gurus, and sages. Textbooks, hard knocks, lucky breaks, triumphs and mistakes. From fortune cookies to astrology. Confucius to Brené Brown. The realest reality checks from teachers, siblings, bosses and bullies…
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Show Starts: 7:30 PM
Tickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET.
Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.
With special thanks to our sponsor, BPR.
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Rooftop Comedy featuring Jeremy Alder
2026-08-20 20:00 - 22:00 | antidote, 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, 27106, United States
Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Jeremy Alder from Raleigh!
Chemist Spirts welcomes a group of Asheville 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.
Jeremy Alder is a warm, dry, delightfully irreverent comedian with the vibe of a former church kid finally saying, “Y’all aren’t ready for this conversation… but here we go.” Raised homeschooled in a deeply religious Texas family, he now turns that world into quietly audacious, deceptively sharp comedy—exploring faith, doubt, marriage, parenting, and growing up “Texas” with a calm, precise delivery that draws audiences into conversations they didn’t expect but can’t stop laughing through.
Headlining nationwide, Jeremy has built a growing platform to match his growing following: his Dry Bar Comedy special has earned over 7 million views, he’s been featured on Nate Bargatze’s Nateland Presents, and he’s in regular rotation on SiriusXM. His debut album, Almost a Grown Man, and his online series, Christians Who Don’t Suck, showcase the same probing humor that’s cemented his place as comedy’s favorite soft-spoken agent of chaos. If you like your comedy hilarious, thoughtful, and a little spicy, Jeremy’s your guy.
ages 21+
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Tickets $18

First Day Matinee Film Block
2026-08-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway , Asheville, 28801
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don’t want to miss! Tickets are only $10/ person, drinks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Films to be Screened:
“Steelvolution”
Directed by: Brad Hoover & Mark Garner
Experimental Doc/Music Video exploring the construction and music of the steel hand-pan instrument.
“Tah-kee-os-tee”
Directed by: Jarika Johnson
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, Tah-Kee-Os-Tee uncovers the profound impacts of the storm on Western North Carolina’s communities, environment, and economy, while celebrating the resilience of those rebuilding.
“Voyager”
Directed by: Trevor Mastro
A young concert photographer from Earth gets the opportunity to travel with an up and coming band on their tour across the galaxy.
Get tickets to this screening here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81057911
Want to enjoy the entire festival weekend without paying for every event separately? Get your All-Access Festival Pass here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81064462

The 2026 Asheville Film Festival
2026-08-21 11:30 - 2026-08-23 18:30 | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway , Asheville, 28801
The 2026 Asheville Film Festival will be held August 21st-23rd, 2026 at the Asheville Masonic Temple in beautiful downtown Asheville, North Carolina.
Asheville Film Festival, Co. is a North Carolina 501(c)3 non-profit whose vision is to create and grow a platform for regional and local innovative filmmakers with stories to tell. That vision lead to the “relaunch” of the Asheville Film Festival in 2025 and its continuation into our second year! The festival weekend begins Friday, August 21st with our “First Day Matinée Film Block” followed by more short film screenings, an awards night gala on Saturday, and ending with more film blocks on Sunday, August 23rd. Filmmaker Q&A’s will follow each film block so remember to stick around for a few after the screenings!
The festival is open to the public and anyone wishing to attend can purchase tickets for individual screening blocks and workshops, and the awards night gala! VIP All-Access Passes passes that get you into all the events throughout the festival and day passes are also available for an elevated experience without the need for multiple tickets for every event.
2026 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 21st
First Day Matinée Film Block: 11:30am-1pm
Strictly Appalachia Film Block: 2-3:30pm
Notes & Numbers Film Block: 4:15-5:15pm
Opening Night Film Block: 6-7:30pm
Feral Friday Double Feature: 9-11:15pm
Saturday, August 22nd
Mountain Resilience Film Block: 10:30am-12pm
New World, New Me Film Block: 12:45-2pm
That Hits Different Film Block: 2:30-4:15pm
In Your Head Film Block: 4:45-5:45pm
Awards Night Gala: 7:30-9:30pm
Sunday, August 23rd
Sunday Morning Service Film Block: 10:30-11:45am
Catalyst Cinema Film Block: 12:45-2:15pm
Greensboro Massacre Screening & Q&A: 3-4pm
Seeking Connection Film Block: 4:30-6:15pm
To learn more about the Asheville Film Festival, including how you can support our nonprofit and get involved, head on over to our website here: https://www.ashevillefilmfestival.org/
GET YOUR ALL-ACCESS WEEKEND FESTIVAL PASS HERE: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81064462
ALL-DAY PASS- FRIDAY: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=96078964
ALL-DAY PASS- SATURDAY: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=96079076
ALL-DAY PASS- SUNDAY: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=96079152
SCHEDULE & SCREENING TICKETS HERE: https://www.ashevillefilmfestival.org/festival-passes-tickets

Strictly Appalachia Film Block
2026-08-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway , Asheville, 28801
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don’t want to miss!
Tickets are $10/ person, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Films to be Screened:
“Doc Watson, One of the People”
Directed by: Elias Shack
Doc Watson, One of the People tells the story of the legendary musician’s humble rise to fame, as well as the history of the bluegrass genre he made such a large impact upon. The documentary explores the legacy of Watson, as well as the hopeful future for old time music in the modern day.
“The Fabulous Flocks”
Directed by: Jeff Kaminski
During prohibition in 1920s Alabama, a reluctant teenager risks everything by running moonshine for his kingpin uncle in order to keep his family out of poverty.
“Sticks & Holler”
Directed by: Willie C. Simmons
In a small Appalachian town where crime is as routine as Sunday church, Teddy’s drowning in debt, grief, and bad decisions. When he turns to his hitman uncle for help, he drags his reckless friends into a scheme that spirals out of control. With a drug dealer closing in and the law catching up, Teddy’s running out of time and excuses.
Get your tickets to this screening here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81059463
Want to experience the entire festival weekend without the hassle of buying individual screening tickets? Get your All-Access Pass here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81064462

FILMMAKER WORKSHOP: Tools & Techniques of Motion Picture Lighting
2026-08-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway , Asheville, 28801
A brief overview of the theory, equipment, and methods of lighting films for meaning, mood and emotion. Learn tricks and techniques used by top cinematographers and gaffers that can be adapted to low budget indie filmmaking.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Brad first caught the filmmaking bug during high school in 1974 while working as a production assistant on a friend’s independent 16 mm short film. After directing another 16 mm short in the 1980’s, he continued learning the filmmaking craft and assisting on fellow filmmaker’s projects. In the 1990’s, after moving to Seattle WA, Brad continued his filmmaking career in positions that ranged from gaffer to cinematographer to writer/director, and films that varied from commercials to independent features.
During the expansion of his filmmaking resume on the west coast, Brad began teaching film production at the Seattle Film Institute, and then at their sister school, Carolina Film Institute in Greenville, SC. In the years in between, he was the head instructor for the former Blue Ridge Motion Pictures Film Institute, in Asheville, NC. For the last ten years, Brad has been presiding over his own school, the Asheville School of Film. He has 25+ years experience teaching a variety of students and experience levels the craft of filmmaking. Since retiring from teaching the last April, Brad has been working on several of his own independent feature film projects.
Get your tickets to this workshop here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81165051
Want to experience the entire festival weekend without the hassle of buying individual screening & workshop tickets? Get your All-Access Pass here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81064462

Notes & Numbers Film Block
2026-08-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway , Asheville, 28801
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don’t want to miss!
Tickets are $10/ person, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Films to be Screened:
“The Solution”
Directed by: Steve Kniss & John Klein
A math professor, rejected over and over again for publication, finds herself supplanted by her genius-level teaching assistant, and resorts to drastic measures to re-assert her authority.
“Resonancia”
Directed by: Ted Nash & Cathy Barbash
In the heart of Havana, Grammy-winning composer Ted Nash invites young Cuban musicians to find inspiration in the colors and forms of a museum’s paintings. What begins as a search for melody becomes an awakening, as students uncover hidden voices within themselves—discovering passion, courage, and untapped creativity. Their week of exploration blooms into a radiant concert before more than a thousand people, where art and music merge into a testament of self-discovery and the boundless power of expression.
Get your tickets to this screening here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81057311
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Kanuga presents Gather & Ground: A Restorative Retreat
2026-08-21 16:00 - 2026-08-23 13:00 | Kanuga, 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville, 28739
Kanuga presents “Gather & Ground: A Restorative Retreat”—a weekend designed to help attendees pause, breathe, and reconnect with self, Fri.–Sun. Aug. 21–23 at Kanuga in Hendersonville, N.C. The all-inclusive weekend mini-retreat includes lodging and meals, a one-on-one EMDR therapy session, a nourishing facial, guided reflection in nature, and time to rest and reset the nervous system.
Led by EMDR-certified therapist Anne Sheppard, licensed esthetician Caroline Schultz, and spiritual director Aimée Bostwick, attendees are invited to rest, reset and respond with self-care. The weekend includes a nourishing facial, soothing skin and spirit alike; a 30-minute Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) session with a licensed therapist; and guided reflection and introspection in nature. Registration also includes lodging and meals. This is an opportunity to slow down, feel supported and remember what it feels like to stand on solid ground again.

Film Screening - Look Homeward, Angel from CBS Playhouse 90
2026-08-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us for a special screening of “Look Homeward, Angel” from CBS Playhouse 90, a rare chance to experience Thomas Wolfe’s work on screen.
Based on Ketti Frings’ Tony Award-winning Broadway adaptation of the classic novel, this production stars Timothy Bottoms, Geraldine Page, and E.G. Marshall as they bring the Gant family’s story to life. Come join us, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the nostalgia of this 1972 television movie.
This is a FREE EVENT. Follow this link to reserve your seats! :https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/film-screening-look-homeward-angel-from-cbs-playhouse–90
Donations are happily accepted and go toward the Memorial’s programming and other special events like this

Opening Night Film Block
2026-08-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway , Asheville, 28801
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don’t want to miss!
Join us for the opening night ceremony and film block of the 2026 Asheville Film Festival! Tickets are $12/ person for this event, drinks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Films to be Screened:
“Origin”
Directed by: Campbell Hass
A man sits down to conduct a Turing test. Across from him is an advanced artificial language model. The goal is simple: determine whether the entity he’s speaking to is truly conscious, or is just simulating it. But as the conversation deepens, something starts to feel off and the the test transforms into something that neither could have expected.
“After Helene”
Directed by: Zoe Miller
After Helene highlights the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on northwestern North Carolina almost 2 years later. This documentary shows the perseverance through community.
“Unheard Voice”
Directed by: Joseph S. S. Galyean
When a weapon is discovered in the sandy refuges of the beach, a story of untamed trauma and inevitable destruction unfolds.
“Forget Me Not”
Directed by: Michelle Bucci & Danielle Herrera Boivin
When a fracture in the multiverse tears them from their parallel lives, a guarded go-go dancer and a spirited cocktail waitress are thrust into a garden between realities—where they must confront the forces that have kept them trapped before they’re pulled back for good.
“Bloom”
Directed by: Zachary Gladwin
After a young man awakes from a hypnotic trance in a strange land he must search high and low for a way to escape his lonely existence. Will his curiosity and ingenuity be able to withstand repeated failures and the familiar draw to complacency, or will he find a way to break through his limits and explore the great beyond?
“The Drive”
Directed by: Brody Atticus Van Arnam
Weeks before leaving Asheville for college, Danny is surprised when his best friend Jack presents him with a broken-down car- their dream project to restore together. As their opposing views of the future strain their friendship, Danny leaves, only to return after a devastating storm claims Jack’s life. Faced with grief and an unfinished dream, Danny rebuilds the car himself, ultimately learning what it means to move forward without leaving everything behind.
Get your tickets to this screening here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81056019
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Porge Buck: Six Decades in Print
2026-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
Print House is proud to present Porge Buck: Six Decades in Print, a special exhibition celebrating the life and work of influential printmaker Porge Buck (1931–2022). The opening reception will be held on Friday, August 21, from 6–8 p.m. at Print House, located at 29 Carolina Lane in Asheville, and is free and open to the public.
The exhibition brings together a collection of Buck’s original etchings and mezzotints spanning more than six decades of artistic practice. Recognized for her extraordinary technical skill and meticulous attention to detail, Buck was a master of intaglio printmaking. Explore and collect the work of an important figure in Asheville’s artistic community.
EVENT DETAILS
Porge Buck: Six Decades in Print
Opening Reception & Artist Talk
Friday, August 21, 2026 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Print House
29 Carolina Lane
Asheville, NC 28801

Modelface Comedy presents Nick Youssef
2026-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Funkatorium, 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Nick Youssef in The Cultura Room!
Nick Youssef is a LA/NY based comedian, writer, actor and host of The According To Nick Youssef podcast. Nick’s comedy has featured on Hulu, NBCs Last Call, @Midnight, Viceland’s ‘Funny How?’ and podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience and WTF with Marc Maron. Nick’s first two standup albums debuted in the top 5 of the iTunes comedy charts and are obnoxiously available in physical vinyl format. His first hour special ‘Take Care’ is now available on his YouTube channel. Aside from standup, Nick is a contributing writer for Esquire and Brooklyn Magazines and is constantly telling his dog Ricky he’s a good little buddy.
Featuring Jeremy Alder
Seated show, full dinner menu available
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $18 advance, $22 day of

Rebecca Folsom and Marilyn Walker
2026-08-21 19:30 - 21:30 | White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Rebecca Folsom’s music is about liberation. Her songs crack open hearts, inspire hope, and leave listeners with a deeper perspective. The award-winning singer-songwriter moves with ease through her four-octave range as she plucks the instrument of the heart with tender fearlessness and fiery passion all meant to awaken unfettered aliveness.Her voice, a beacon in the dark, ignites joy that heals and liberates. You might find yourself singing along, dancing, weeping, or raising your hands in motivated celebration to rise up and live into life’s greatest potential. Rebecca delivers an unforgettable live experience. Join her in intimate solo performances, with her dynamic harmony-infused trio, or fronting her powerhouse band.Intent on using music and creativity as a unifying force for good, Rebecca transmits the wisdom of a seasoned creative warrior: she’s fierce and playful, flows with grace, and generously offers the pearls gathered along the way to open doors to possibility. This translates into music, workshops, and community that help you break free and become the truest, most vibrant expression of yourself.Rebecca’s latest album, Sanctuary, marks her third album to top the national charts. Several of the songs were co-written with or inspired by individuals in marginalized situations. She collaborated with nonprofit groups to create outreach programs and workshops. The result? A beautiful tapestry of songs written with or for marginalized communities, each with a message of hope and an offering of positive solutions. (Visit the Sanctuary page.) Rebecca has played on BBC television/radio for an audience of 1.5 million, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, The Bluebird and Opryland in Nashville, TN, and numerous festivals nationwide. In addition to her 12 released albums and vibrant coaching career, Rebecca has written and published two books of poetry and created numerous paintings of fine art. Her philanthropy includes serving with Blue Sky Bridge (a child advocacy organization), The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, One Tree Planted, Inc., and International Rescue Committee (IRC), to name just a few.
Delightfully insightful songwriter Marilyn Walker sprinkles the lyrical storytelling style of John Prine with a touch of Winnie the Pooh. Her eclectic background of ecosystem science, renewable energy, and activism drives her striking lyrics and enthusiastic performances. Her first studio album, At the Jamboree, was focused on children but veiled in adult themes, i.e., delight plus insight. She brings whimsy and humor to her writing and performances, whether she’s telling the true story of the fungus that is named after her, or going full on bawdy (when no children are present!) with her parody “Walking Around Naked” or her folk punk “Boyfriend in a Body Cast,” which she performs as her alternate identity of Stalker Walker. But she’s often tender and sweet in her approach, finding those moments in her own life that are relatable and touching. Marilyn is currently working on a new studio album, Water’s Gonna Rise, focusing on climate change as well as the human impacts of the rapidly changing world – homelessness, addiction, and injustice. Whether audiences are laughing, crying, or thinking, they almost all include one word in their description – delightful.

Carson Peters and Iron Mountain
2026-08-21 20:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
ALL AGES
SEATED SHOW
CARSON PETERS & IRON MOUNTAIN
Carson Peters and Iron Mountain has quickly become one of the most energetic and hottest bluegrass bands in the business, making numerous trips to the Grand Ole Opry and multiple international appearances. Their traditional bluegrass style and A Cappella arrangements are a refreshing reminder that the bluegrass of old is alive and well. The band is made up of Carson Peters, (Piney Flats, TN) James McDowell, (Hendersonville, NC) Taylor Parks, (Bloxom, VA) Henry Burgess, (Edmond, OK) and Jake Goforth (Troy, NC). Carson and the band signed with Billy Blue Records in 2023, and recently released their second album under the esteemed bluegrass label, “Hold On Heart”.

Emo Night Brooklyn
2026-08-21 20:30 - 22:30 | Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville, 28801
Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a DJ dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams. We may even invite some of your favorite artists and bands to surprise you and join the party. Get ready to scream your lungs out, mosh, and dance to all your favorite songs with all of your favorite people and experience the awesomeness that is Emo Night Brooklyn.

Feral Friday Double Feature
2026-08-21 21:00 - 23:00 | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway , Asheville, 28801
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don’t want to miss!
Join us for a late night Feral Friday Film Block at the Asheville Masonic Temple! As the witching hour approaches, enjoy some of the best untamed storytelling that cinema has to offer. Tickets are $20/ person for this DOUBLE FEATURE, drinks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Films to be Screened:
“Settlement”
Directed by: Fiona Maria
While enjoying nature, four friends encounter something definitely unnatural.
“Whole”
Directed by: Cameron J. Voris
Every night, Henry waits alone at a quiet stop sign for a car that never stops; it just delivers a small, cardboard box. His days are spent working, waiting, and watching. Each box brings something that keeps him going. Something that reminds him of what he lost… and what he’s trying to find again.
“The Sessions”
Directed by: Vince Eisenson
In this crime driven, pilot episode, we met a therapy group for murderers where someone is bound to snap.
“Imago”
Directed by: Ariel Zengotita
As Ana’s mom transforms into a giant insect, their codependent relationship becomes unbearable.
“Holidays with Catfish”
Directed by: Spencer Bolin
An anthology of holiday adventures featuring two passionate friends seeking internet fame.
“Gladiator Baby”
Directed by: Ali Sabokbar & Erfan Hosseini
A young girl and a young boy must fight for their goals to pave the way for their dreams — but only one of them can get closer to their destination, and only if they are willing to destroy the other’s dream in the gamble of ambition…
“Trevor Lies”
Directed by: Joe Pellegrino
The bizarre tale of a young boy and his puritanical family who must grapple with the morality and consequences of deceit.
Get your tickets to this screening here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81054749
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Secret Garden Comedy
2026-08-21 21:00 - 23:00 | The Funkatorium, 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!!
Secret Garden Comedy is live at the Cultura Room in The Funkatorium! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!!
Table seating and full dinner menu available
ages 18+
doors at 8:45pm, show at 9:15pm
Tickets $18

The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum
2026-08-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Step into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation, mindful walking, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down, settle the nervous system, and explore the Museum as a place of sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal.
The session will begin with a brief seated meditation, followed by a walking meditation through selected exhibits. Along the way, participants will pause with gentle mindfulness prompts designed to support personal reflection, embodied awareness, and a deeper connection with the artwork. Rather than offering art historical interpretation, the experience encourages each participant to notice what arises within them through presence, stillness, and mindful seeing. The group will honor noble silence throughout much of the session with occasional opportunities for brief reflection and sharing. No previous meditation experience is needed.
Join Joshua on August 22, October 3, November 7, and December 5.
Joshua Canter is a mindfulness meditation teacher and the founder of True Nature Travels and Education, an Asheville-based organization that has offered transformative retreats and educational experiences around the world for more than 20 years. He holds a master’s degree in Contemplative Psychology and is passionate about making mindfulness accessible, grounded, and relevant to everyday life.

FILMMAKER WORKSHOP: Tools and Techniques of Motion Picture Lighting
2026-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway , Asheville, 28801

Gather Art Market
2026-08-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Hearth Glass and Gallery, 410 W Main Street Burnsville, NC, 28714, Burnsville, 28714
Gather Art Market will take place at Hearth Glass & Gallery in Burnsville on Saturday, August 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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, sip some tea, learn about various craft techniques, and discover a wide array of unique handmade goods.

Mountain Resilience Film Block
2026-08-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway , Asheville, 28801
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don’t want to miss! Tickets are $10/ person, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Films to be Screened:
“Distant Dreams”
Directed by: Caroline Peterson
When Anatoliy Voloshyn left Ukraine to pursue tennis and an education in the United States, he could not have known that his homeland would soon face a full scale invasion. From the tennis courts of small-town Kentucky to the halls of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., this story follows his journey to find ways to build a bridge between two nations. Along the way, he discovers that the true meaning of the American Dream is not individual success alone, but standing together- across borders, languages, and cultures- with a simple promise: “I’ve got your back.”​​
“Houdini II: A Beautiful Day to Die”
Directed by: Daniel John
Reframing the Houdini myth, an African American magician and escape artist claims the name of Harry Houdini and builds a legacy of his own.
This intimate first-person account documentary unfolds through three key escapes, including to a defiant leap of faith off a Miami bridge in 1987.
This film includes firsthand accounts of racism, and references to suicide and dangerous stunts, including a public bridge jump. Viewer discretion is advised.
“Through Hardship: Finding the Limit”
Directed by: Simon Bonneau
This MotoAmerica Superbike documentary follows a team’s final race of the season at New Jersey Motorsports Park, amidst personal and financial challenges. The episode details intense race preparation, including bike modifications and unexpected setbacks. Crashes and subsequent repairs create high-stakes drama throughout the weekend.
“Love Song for a Wailing Earth”
Directed by: Scott Kirschenbaum
Set against the haunting beauty of Appalachia, “Love Song for a Wailing Earth” is a short dance film that intimately follows one woman who returns home after Hurricane Helene to confront what was lost—and what remains. Through an unvarnished, vulnerable performance, Conway Weary channels the collective grief of climate trauma, offering a raw and poetic meditation on the experience of displacement and the reality of ecological loss.
Get your tickets to this screening here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81063045
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Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy Up Brunch
2026-08-22 11:00 - 12:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
EVENT: 11AM
Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy Up Brunch

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – ANN WATCHER, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST
2026-08-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
(FREE) Ann Watcher will be on hand to share her techniques and experience in oil paintings.
Ann’s inspiration is creating a visual experience. She describes herself as a painter of color and expression. It is not only subject matter that intrigues her, but the play of shapes and colors and light against one another whether an old house, a boat, or a velvet hat. She strives to put modern touches of different colors around the canvas to express what she feels and sees and often blends elements of realism and abstraction to create a dynamic composition. Two of her floral paintings were selected to appear in season three of the Showtime series, “Homeland” and another floral was featured in a commercial for the Levine Cancer Center in Charlotte. Duke University Medical Pavilion and Elon University have commissioned Ann’s art.

New World, New Me Film Block
2026-08-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway , Asheville, 28801
Love short films and documentaries? Want to support local and regional filmmakers? The Asheville Film Festival has film blocks and feature screenings that you don’t want to miss!
Tickets are $10/ person, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, and all ticket sales go to supporting the Asheville Film Festival 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Films to be Screened:
“Zona Cesarini”
Directed by: Maryam Rahimi
Mina, a 40- a deaf woman, lives with her young son in a modest apartment. Her life is quiet, meticulous, and structured—until one ordinary day, while cleaning her window, she spots something terrifying: Ivan, her 25-year-old neighbor across the courtyard, is preparing to hang himself.
Without the ability to hear or speak, Mina must act fast. She throws together a plan, grabbing a container of food and heading to his building, hoping to delay his decision long enough to call for help. But how do you knock on a stranger’s door and ask him to live—when you can’t say a single word?
Told with urgency and poetic restraint, Zona Cesarini unfolds in real time, capturing the tension and emotion of a final opportunity. The title refers to a famous Italian football expression used to describe decisive events that happen in the very last moments of a game—the point at which hope seems lost, but change is still possible.
“Going Home”
Directed by: Katie Harbin
A young woman returns home to find that sometimes growing up means growing apart.
“Eye for an Eye”
Directed by: Ashley Bowers
A scavenger in a post-apocalyptic combine attempts to flea their tyrannical leader’s control, but will her sister (their leader) let her?
“Iridescent”
Directed by: A.B. Osborne
Tess, a space explorer, discovers a wondrous new world called Iridescent. As she explores the rich ecosystems of this new planet, she discovers a vibrant new land full of fantastical creatures. Tess reflects on the planet she left behind – a beautiful homeland that was polluted and abandoned.
Handcrafted by Augusta University’s Animation program over 4 years by two cohorts of students and directed by Professor A.B. Osborne, Iridescent is a celebration of the wild world around us.
Get your tickets to this screening here: https://theashevillefilmfestival.as.me/?appointmentType=81062647
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The Art of Letting Go with Alcohol Inks
2026-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Open Hearts Art Center, 217 Coxe Ave #4006, Asheville, 28801
Join us Saturday, August 22 from 1–3 PM for The Art of Letting Go with Alcohol Inks, a creative workshop with Angela Modzelewski, MA, ATR-P, LPC-A of Wild Arts Creative Counseling
Are you holding onto a situation, an expectation, or a feeling that you’re ready to release? Through guided meditation and a unique art process using breath to move alcohol ink, we’ll explore the gentle practice of “letting be” and making space for peace.
This workshop is open to everyone in the community ages 12+ and is offered separately from our regular Open Hearts day program. You do NOT have to be a current participant to join. Just bring your curiosity and come create with us!
You’ll leave with a ceramic coaster or two that is uniquely your own.
– All materials provided
– Pay-What-You-Can (Suggested $25)
– Spaces are limited! To officially reserve your spot, please email info@openheartsartcenter.org.
Facilitator Bio: Angela Modzelewski, ATR-P and LPC-A, integrates art-making with mindfulness and nature-based approaches to foster growth through creative expression. Her therapeutic art workshops support personal well-being, resilience, and reflection.

Make Your Mark: Drawing Improv Workshop | Taught by Greg Benge
2026-08-22 13:00 - 2026-08-23 16:00 | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Road, Asheville, 28806
An empty page is a lot like an empty stage. Many people who want to draw are stopped by self-consciousness and comparison. Even working artists and performers can become rigid, disconnected from spontaneity.
In this 2-day workshop, we’ll employ the values of improvisation to increase creative confidence and encourage play.
We’ll cover things like:
– Simple drawing tips and practical techniques for clearer, more confident mark-making
– Discussing how drawings can generate scenes, and how scenes can generate drawings
– Appreciating drawing as a live, relational act—not a final product
– Visual drawing exercises that build upon each other
This 2-day workshop is designed for improvisors of all artistic skill levels to foster thinking visually and explore the vibrant relationship between drawing and performing. Participants will learn emerging improvisational drawing formats and collaborate to design their own novel format.
