The Laurel of Asheville

FREE PATIO SHOW: We Have Ignition
2026-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
– DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! VENMO: @RLMARTIN71
WE HAVE IGNITION
We Have Ignition plays high energy original instrumental music. The band was founded by RL Martin on guitar with original members Jeff Manson on bass and Nick Harvey on drums. The bands influences stem from artists such as Man or Astro – Man?, The Dead Kennedy’s, Devo, and Dick Dale among others.

FREE PATIO SHOW: We Have Ignition
2026-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
– FREE SHOW
– ALL AGES
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
– DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! VENMO: @RLMARTIN71
WE HAVE IGNITION
We Have Ignition plays high energy original instrumental music. The band was founded by RL Martin on guitar with original members Jeff Manson on bass and Nick Harvey on drums. The bands influences stem from artists such as Man or Astro – Man?, The Dead Kennedy’s, Devo, and Dick Dale among others.

ASAP 2026 Farm Tour
2026-09-19 12:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00
ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour is Sept. 19–20, 12–5 p.m. Choose from 18 WNC farms to visit over two days. Take a tour, taste local foods, interact with farm animals, pick your own fruits and flowers, and so much more! These farms showcase the diversity of agriculture in the region, from vegetables to animals, orchards to homesteads, and are all located within an hour of Asheville. The Farm Tour is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages, abilities, and interests. Purchase your advance pass (good for all passengers of a single vehicle) online for $35. Learn more at asapconnections.org.

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JOHN DAVIS HELD, ORIGINAL OIL AND PASTEL ARTIST
2026-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
(FREE) John Davis Held will be available to share his process in creating original oil and pastel paintings, as he probes the extraordinary and sacred mystery in his work.
In his many travels, John spent several months living in an African Hut before hitch-hiking across Europe to paint the cathedrals, castles, and countryside. John’s oil paintings are strongly influenced by the Hudson River School, the Luminism movement, and the masters of the Renaissance. His pastels, with their beautiful pure pigments, are like no other artist’s. All of his work is known for having a strong sense of light and peace. He currently draws inspiration from the wildlife in Western North Carolina which include visiting bears, extraordinary birds, his beautiful wife, and their four cats.

Heritage Weekend
2026-09-19 10:00 - 2026-09-20 16:00 | Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, United States
Celebrate Appalachian heritage at this free, family-friendly event at the Folk Art Center. Enjoy live demonstrations by regional craft artists showcasing traditional skills and techniques, plus a hands-on kids’ activity table, presented by the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum
2026-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Art has the power to heal, restore, and reconnect us to what matters most. Join us at the Asheville Art Museum for a guided art-making session led by a registered art therapist, designed to explore how art can be a tool to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have never picked up a paintbrush, come as you are and leave feeling refreshed. Join Alexis for sessions on August 15, September 19, and December 19.
Dr. C. Alexis Decosimo is a licensed mental health clinician, registered art therapist, and Doctor of Public Health. She specializes in helping children, families, and individuals access healing through blending therapeutic artmaking and evidence-based approaches including EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered approaches.
She believes in meeting clients where they are, drawing on creative modalities to open pathways to healing that talk therapy alone may not reach. Her clinical work is deeply informed by over a decade of international experience building mental health programs in some of the world’s most under-resourced settings, giving her a grounded, adaptive, and culturally sensitive approach to care.
In her Asheville practice, she brings that same commitment to accessible, ethical, and community-rooted mental health support to help clients process trauma, build resilience, and find their footing through the power of expressive therapy. For more information follow: Ashevillearttherapy.com

nate sib: Reborn Tour
2026-09-18 20:00 - 23:00 | THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Limited number of VIP meet & greet tickets available. VIP tickets include: one GA concert ticket, meet & greet with Nate Sib, individual photo with Nate Sib, one autographed commemorative VIP laminate, one VIP-exclusive poster, early entry, and early access merchandise shopping. nate sib has never followed a linear path. Since emerging in 2023, the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist carved out his own world through fan-favorite releases including the for you EP [2024] and for us EP [2025], while also linking with childhood friend 2hollis for breakout song “afraid.” The FADER christened him “pop’s new aura prince,” OnesToWatch hailed him as “pop music’s next great disruptor,” and Zane Lowe recognized him as an artist to shape the sound of 2026 in his 26 in ‘26 list. Introduced by the tone-setting single “Let You Go,” nate steps into the fullest expression of his world yet on his full-length debut album, reborn, music that jolts you back to life with flashes of falsetto, club-quaking bass, and sensory-flooding production. For nate, rebirth is not a metaphor. After surviving an accidental overdose as a teenager, getting sober, and finding a deeper sense of spirituality, nate began to understand music as proof of a second chance. On reborn, nate doesn’t just tell a story of survival; he traces what comes after it, channeling sobriety, spirituality, love, longing, and the rush of being alive into a debut about becoming.

Nate Sib: Reborn Tour
2026-09-18 20:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
STANDING ROOM ONLY
LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE
VIP TICKETS INCLUDE: One GA Concert Ticket, Meet & Greet with Nate Sib, Individual Photo with Nate Sib, One Autographed Commemorative VIP Laminate , One VIP-Exclusive Poster , Early Entry, Early Access Merchandise Shopping
NATE SIB
nate sib has never followed a linear path. Since emerging in 2023, the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist carved out his own world through fan-favorite releases including the for you EP [2024] and for us EP [2025], while also linking with childhood friend 2hollis for breakout song “afraid.” The FADER christened him “pop’s new aura prince,” OnesToWatch hailed him as “pop music’s next great disruptor,” and Zane Lowe recognized him as an artist to shape the sound of 2026 in his 26 in ‘26 list.
Introduced by the tone-setting single “Let You Go,” nate steps into the fullest expression of his world yet on his full-length debut album, reborn, music that jolts you back to life with flashes of falsetto, club-quaking bass, and sensory-flooding production.
For nate, rebirth is not a metaphor. After surviving an accidental overdose as a teenager, getting sober, and finding a deeper sense of spirituality, nate began to understand music as proof of a second chance. On reborn, nate doesn’t just tell a story of survival; he traces what comes after it, channeling sobriety, spirituality, love, longing, and the rush of being alive into a debut about becoming.

Tryon Little Theater's "Something's Afoot
2026-09-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon, 28782
Musical Theater

APLR Presents: EVENING SHOW: Mdou Moctar
2026-09-18 19:00 - 22:00 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
APLR Presents: EVENING SHOW: Mdou Moctar
Friday, September 18th, 2026
AyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Doors 7PM || Event 8PM
Mdou Moctar
There is a beauty in listening to music made in the spirit of energetic transformation. When the sounds transform the air and the listener. This record transports the listener into the heart of the music of Mdou Moctar. The blending of intention and motivation creates a burst of sound that embraces and shakes and invites one to dance! It invites one to breathe. It invites one to be in solidarity with the music. It invites one to be in touch with the human condition. What does it mean to be free in these times? Can the world be liberated from the colonial mindstate that has caused such harm and mistrust? Can we mourn our losses yet build anew to form something more astounding, more fantastic? Funeral For Justice says we can.
A sound that carries weight makes an impact. A sound that carries time transcends time. We are not only listening to music but we are living through it. We are living with it. We are living in it. The artist sees history and makes poetry from it for the present. Mdou Moctar’s Funeral For Justice requests your presence. Show up open to the celebration of life, loved as it should be loved. Experience the exaltation and exuberance. The words speak of ascension, awareness, sorrow, apathy, knowing, and growth. The guitars speak of power, energy, jubilation, transcendency, immediacy, and tradition. The drums and percussion mark the pulse of now as well as a timeless dance that involves us all, as it did those that came before us. The wires that carry the message feel alive with fire and purpose, explosive with possibility. This “funeral” is an acknowledgment. This “funeral” is abundant. This “funeral” overflows into the street filled with dance. This “funeral” stretches late into the night, kicking up the dirt, with the hum of a generator, an ever present member of the rhythm section. This “funeral” is a clarion call for reason and a belief that change is possible.
So join Mdou Moctar in this funeral for justice, knowing rebirth is possible. A new justice is possible. With your voice, your heart, your dance, your stomp, a new justice is born. Mdou Moctar welcomes you with joy and open arms. Be here. Feel here and do, alongside this music. Don’t stand alone, join with others and do. Fight for liberation. Stand against oppression, alongside this music and do!
All ages

Patio Show: Andy Thomas- of Yarn & Trongone Band
2026-09-18 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
Andy Thomas
You may recognize him from his time touring in Trongone Band or Yarn but he has decided to step out on his own to tour full time. His debut album, Highway Junkie, was produced by Dave Schools of Widespread Panic and is a mix of Southern Rock n Roll & Country Blues.
“A rollicking and rockin’ odyssey that bends southern rock back to its honky-tonk origins” – LD GREY CAT
“An antsy Swamp-Rock charger” – MAGNET MAGAZINE
“Potent and catchy songwriting, guitar prowess, and true frontman charisma” – GLIDE MAGAZINE

Modelface Comedy presents Andrew Rudick
2026-09-17 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 AVL favorite Andrew Rudick in The Cultura Room!
Andrew Rudick is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He has been featured on The Bob and Tom Show, heard regularly on SiriusXM, and guest starred in the comedy pilot “FREELANCE,” which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
Rudick recorded a Dry Bar Comedy special slated for release in the fall of 2026, and his Comedy Dynamics special Not A Boy, Not Yet A Man is currently available on Amazon Video. His debut comedy album opened at the top of the Apple Music comedy charts.
Blending Midwestern charm with high-energy absurdism, Rudick’s stand-up consistently connects both on stage and online. His videos have amassed tens of millions of views and earned him over 180,000 followers across social platforms. His relatable, off-kilter style has also landed him an appearance on HGTV’s Design Fails.
He also loves Fleetwood Mac and doesn’t care who knows.
Featuring Rebecca Wilson
Seated show, full dinner menu available
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $18

Third Thursday | DJ Phantom Pantone
2026-09-17 17:00 - 21:00 | 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!
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

Pierre Bensusan
2026-09-16 19:00 - 22:00 | AyurPrana Listening Room, 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806
About
APLR Presents: Pierre Bensusan
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
AyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Doors 6PM || Event 7PM
Pierre Bensusan
“It’s like the guitar has been given free rein to play itself!”
French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD,” has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe.
Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album Encore, voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine readers’ poll, and winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his debut album, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century.
When Michael Hedges titled one of his compositions “Bensusan,” you know that the inspiration behind it must be special, and Pierre Bensusan certainly is. Guitarists from Leo Kottke to Larry Coryell, Tuck Andress, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark Knopfler, Andrew York, Andy Timmons, Pat Metheny, and Steve Lukather have sung his praises, and Steve Vai released three Bensusan albums on his label Favored Nations. And it’s not just guitarists who are inspired by Pierre’s music, as a recent studio collaboration with him on Donny Osmond’s album Start Again demonstrates.
If World Music means the fusion of traditional, contemporary, jazz, classical, and pop music, then Bensusan is one of the most eloquent World Music musicians of our time. A pianist in his beginnings and later self-taught on the guitar, the originality of his style makes him one of today’s greatest guitarists and composers for the instrument. Also called “The Prince of DADGAD,” his story is far from trivial, and it is on stage that this artist has earned his stripes, including the Rose d’Or of the Montreux Festival and being elected Best Guitarist of World Music by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine. His triple album Encore won the Grand Prix at the Independent Music Awards in the Best Live Album category. Since his first performances in 1974 in France, the guitarist has sold half a million albums and given thousands of concerts around the globe, both solo and through numerous collaborations.
Pierre Bensusan is an adventurer of unusual lands. His music is an intimate and orchestral hymn, a solo crossing on a multi-shell Lowden guitar subjected to the natural elements, with sound molecules and finger pulp on an ebony fingerboard for open tuning—a unique and transparent technique under the fingers of an adventurous pilgrim.
“For me, so total is his mastery of the solo instrument, his dazzling harmony, his many innovations, and his deft command of counterpoint, the jazz idiom, folk expression, and all genres between and beyond, an entire history unfolds as Pierre Bensusan plays. But really, the emotional depth—and this is where true artistry often likes to live—of many of his songs and compositions is all, well, breathtaking. With only his steel-string acoustic guitar—and sometimes his rich, affecting voice—Mr. Bensusan can disassemble your heart and hand it back to you restored and renewed as he did to mine tonight. A true giant.”
James Volpe Rotondi – Editor at Guitar Player Magazine
“I’ve seen Alfred Brendel, Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, Lynn Harrell, Nureyev, Placido Domingo, etc., etc., perform magnificently. Tonight, in Atlanta, in the last half of the second set, Pierre Bensusan went a quantum beyond the warm, compelling, appealing, extremely accomplished guitarist whose recordings and performances I’ve eagerly sought for over 30 years. He’s achieved the sublime—decades of technique, creativity, intuition, passion, and intensity crashed together—a man transformed, singular, stunning. I have so seldom had the privilege and pure animal joy of experiencing this caliber of artistry.” Rain Crow – A fan
BIOGRAPHIC ELEMENTS
• Born in October 1957 in Oran (Algeria)
• Moved to metropolitan France, in the western suburbs of Paris, in 1962
• Studied piano from age 6 with Madame Rosso
• Taught himself guitar at age 11
• Left school at 16
• Recorded his first album, Près de Paris, at 17 and won the Grand Prix/Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival in Switzerland
• Has released 16 albums, the most recent being Azwan
• A leading figure in the world of open-tuned guitar music
• Has given approximately 4,000 concerts worldwide and sold more than 500,000 albums since 1975
• Has lived in Oran, Suresnes, Nice, Paris, and spent part of every year in the United States; currently resides in the French countryside, about an hour from Paris
COLLABORATIONS: Donny Osmond, Jacques Higelin, Yoko Kanno & Cowboy Bebop, Didier Malherbe (Gong), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Bobby Thomas Jr. (Weather Report), Nana Vasconcelos, International Guitar Night (USA), Bill Keith, Larry Coryell, Gingua, Andrew York, Gene Parsons (The Byrds), and many more.
All ages
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Sky's The Limit, Rooftop Comedy at Antidote
2026-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | antidote, 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, 27106, United States
Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This Wednesday we have a killer show on the rooftop at Antidote!
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.
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $18

Soulful Sounds in Asheville
2026-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Ella Asheville, 49 Broadway St, Asheville, 28801
ASHEVILLE, A DIFFERENT KIND OF NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO TOWN!
For people who crave something beyond the usual dinner-and-drinks routine, step into the candlelit world of Soulful Sounds, a Harlem Renaissance-inspired evening of music, laughter, connection, and vintage glamour.
Featuring the Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections, this couple from NYC has entertained more than 50,000 guests across the U.S. and abroad at their sold-out shows. Their unique sound blends the timeless elegance of Billie Holiday with the soulful spirit of Erykah Badu, creating an experience that feels both classic and refreshingly original.
Whether you arrive in Gatsby-inspired glamour or your own personal style, you’ll be surrounded by people who appreciate soulful vibes, meaningful moments, and a chance to step outside the ordinary.
As seen on HBO and Amazon, and backed by more than 1,000 five-star reviews, Soulful Sounds has become a favorite among audiences who believe a night out should feel special.
And as a cute gesture, there will be complimentary snacks to enjoy throughout the show!
Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, Ella Asheville is a historic venue featuring original tin ceilings, hardwood floors, and a working fireplace that lend the space timeless character and warmth.
Tickets are selling quickly for this intimate one-night-only experience on Wednesday, September 16. Reserve your seats and join us for an unforgettable evening!
Planning a birthday celebration, church outing, or night out with friends? Groups of 8+ enjoy a healthy discount! Just call us at 212.729.8372 before you purchase, and we’ll hook you up.
* Your purchase helps support the Renaissance Youth Center, a South Bronx-based charity that empowers inner-city youth through music education, after-school programs, and tutoring. *

Golden Folk Sessions
2026-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW
FULLY SEATED SHOW
GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS
Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music. Each event showcases six handpicked artists, performing three-song sets in a quiet, seated environment where the music takes center stage. To add a sense of surprise and discovery, the lineup is revealed only when the show begins.
Running from 7–9 PM, these early shows create the perfect evening for music lovers who value live performances and a good night’s rest.
With over 100 shows hosted and extraordinary artists from around the globe gracing our stage, Golden Folk Sessions is entering an exciting new chapter. Under a new name and with a new home at The Grey Eagle—one of the Southeast’s most iconic venues—we’re thrilled to continue fostering community through music.
Staying true to our values of accessibility, we aim to make music available to everyone. Presale tickets guarantee your seat and support both Golden Folk Sessions and The Grey Eagle. For those attending on the day of the show, our “pay what you can, if you can” option ensures that all are welcome to be part of this unique and meaningful experience.
• $10 General Admission (presale)
• $0-$25 Day-of-Show (no minimum)
We can’t wait to see y’all there.

Poetry Primer: The Curious Practice of Paying Attention
2026-09-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Road, Asheville, 28806
This full-bodied, 5-week poetry series will guide participants from “Ooof, poetry” to “Where’s my journal?!” by buoying artistic play and cultivating attention. We’ll take notice of neon color palettes, everyday coffee-shop conversation, rhythmic twitches in the body, the gruff and warm-hearted voice of life, and see what happens when we revolutionize those noticings into language. Weaving together poetic elements + form, guided discussion, and past poetic works, we’ll step into a multidisciplinary creative space! Plus, oodles (oodles!) of writing time to build confidence and craft. This class immerses itself in artful experimentation and skill building. It’s the ultimate permission slip to be a beginner or to reignite passion around well-worn skills.

Escape to the Page! A Creative Writing Adventure
2026-09-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Escape to the Page, facilitated by Sondra Hall, is a no-pressure, come-as-you-are creative writing adventure for enthusiastic and reluctant writers alike. Our focus is on sparking creativity using a variety of generative writing activities. Expect the unexpected!
We’ll meet around the virtual kitchen table and explore all kinds of techniques for diving into writing while sidestepping our inner critic. This is a come-as-you-are party! Everyone is invited to share their work, but there is no obligation to do so. This class is generative—we will not be critiquing or workshopping writing.
Wednesdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 21 from 6:30-8:30pm EST
Online via Zoom
Sliding Scale Registration | $275 / $300 / $325

GUIDED OPEN STUDIO - SEPTEMBER EDITION - WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
2026-09-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Wednesdays from 10-3
September 2, 9, 16, 23
Join Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to deepen your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session begins with a guided morning exercise exploring essential artistic principles and techniques that bring depth, energy, and confidence to your work. Bring your own reference materials to create a personalized studio experience. Pastels, paper, and sketching and underpainting supplies are provided, with premium sanded paper available for purchase. You’re also welcome to bring your own pastels and discover which colors will best complement and expand your palette.
Class size limited to 6
ARTIST BIO:
Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC, is an artist in motion, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into her paintings. For Anne painting begins with what you cannot see. She poses questions to herself before starting a painting. What is drawing me to this subject? What is the story I want to tell? What am I trying to express in each painting? No single mark is precious. No fear is allowed to enter the process behind the easel. All elements of the composition must work in unity. This process is critical for infusing energy into my work and allows me to respond directly to the piece as it evolves.
Anne’s journey as an artist has been a fulfilling adventure, leading her from fashion and textile designer in NYC, to teaching and developing art curricula for children in Philadelphia and Chicago. In 2013 Anne turned her focus to fine art. After viewing a pastel exhibition at the Noyse Museum of Art in Hammonton N.J. Anne began her journey with the pastel medium. The tangible aspects of the medium, with the ability to draw, paint, layer, and combine with other mediums has led her on an energetic journey pushing the qualities of pastel in her work. Anne’s work has been featured in the Pastel Journal multiple times, Pratique Des Arts and Strokes of Genius and the 2022 and 2024 IAPS Souvenir Book. She has also written multiple articles for the Pastel Journal and Artist Magazine.
Anne is the past president and workshop chair of the Piedmont Pastel Society. In 2019 she participated in the Dueling Demonstration event at the International Association of Pastel Societies convention which occurs every two years. In 2022 and 2024 Anne was invited back to be one of the faculty artists to demonstrate her techniques at the convention. Anne holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and currently lives in Pickens, South Carolina.

The Art of Yoga | Wednesdays
2026-09-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Join us at the Museum every third Wednesday for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Wednesday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection.
Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the Museum’s current exhibitions.
All levels are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat. No mat, no problem, the Museum has some extra mats to lend. Loose-fitting clothing is recommended, ensuring ease of movement as you flow through your practice.

Ron Pope
2026-09-15 20:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
STANDING ROOM ONLY
RON POPE
Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, “A Drop in the Ocean,” which has amassed over 1 billion streams, earning platinum status in the US, alongside double platinum status in Sweden. His prolific songwriting is a natural fit for Music City’s Americana, roots, and country communities, garnering praise from publications such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, CMT, Relix, and The Tennessean. With each release, including his most recent album, American Man, American Music, released in February 2025, Pope continues to captivate audiences with his raw authenticity and profound storytelling, soul-stirring melodies, and introspective lyricism. Beyond his own musical endeavors, Pope writes and produces for other artists, and serves as a guiding light for aspiring musicians navigating the ever-changing landscape of today’s music industry.

Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone
2026-09-15 13:00 - 2026-09-19 15:45 | Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville, 28801
Back by popular demand, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. You will make your 3 rings then add a tube setting to one, and finish by setting a gemstone of your choosing. You’ll finish the rings with a custom textured pattern and they’ll polish to a beautiful finish. Leave with the set of rings you made yourself! Includes a CZ of your choice or gemstone upgrades may be available upon request $125 includes all materials *Ages 12 and up, great for couples, bridesmaids and solo makers. No experience needed!

Golf Ball Marker/Jewelry Making Drop-In Workshop
2026-09-15 11:00 - 2026-09-19 12:00 | Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville, 28801
Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios and create a custom golf ball marker—or a unique piece of jewelry to commemorate your visit! Choose from special golf-themed stamps and create something that reflects your own style. Pricing starts at $25 for a brass ball marker, or upgrade to silver and/or personalize it including sterling silver, gemstones, and more. Whether you’re a golf lover or simply looking for a fun, hands-on creative experience, you’ll leave with something you made yourself—and something you’ll love to keep! This is a Drop-In Workshop available Sept 15/16th/17th Tuesday-Thursday 11-4 and also Saturday Sept 19th from 1-4!

mr. phylzzz + JD Pinkus
2026-09-14 20:00 - 23:00 | THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
MR. PHYLZZZ
Formed in late 2015, mr.phylzzz (pronounced mr. flyzzz) has spent the last decade mutating, evolving, and cementing their reputation as one of the most blistering, uncompromising forces in modern noise rock. What began as a raw, multi-instrumental project has sharpened into a lean, mean, two-piece wall of sound consisting of Clinton Jacob (guitar/vocals) and Danny Sein (drums).
JD PINKUS
JD Pinkus is an American bassist best known for his work with American punk band Butthole Surfers from 1985 to 1994 and since the 2009 reunion. He has also performed with projects including Daddy Longhead, Honky, Pure Luck, and the Melvins.

mr. phylzzz + JD Pinkus
2026-09-14 20:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
STANDING ROOM ONLY
MR. PHYLZZZ
Formed in late 2015, mr.phylzzz (pronounced mr. flyzzz) has spent the last decade mutating, evolving, and cementing their reputation as one of the most blistering, uncompromising forces in modern noise rock. What began as a raw, multi-instrumental project has sharpened into a lean, mean, two-piece wall of sound consisting of Clinton Jacob (guitar/vocals) and Danny Sein (drums). Now anchored in the gritty musical landscape of Chicago, the duo crafts a chaotic, high-velocity sonic assault that balances punishing, heavy riffs with an undeniable knack for twisted, melodic hooks.
The band’s rapid, jagged trajectory quickly caught the ear of Tom Hazelmyer, founder of the legendary underground imprint Amphetamine Reptile Records (AmRep). A badge of honor for any band pushing the boundaries of aggressive music, mr.phylzzz made their label debut on the prestigious Dope Guns ’N Fucking in the Streets Vol. 14 compilation. They followed that up with their first proper full-length album, Penitent Curtis, in 2019—a record that laid the groundwork for their signature blend of cranked amps, driving percussion, and volatile vocal delivery.
When the pandemic brought the world to a standstill, the project underwent a metamorphosis. Operating in isolation, Jacob continued to write at a feverish pace. As restrictions lifted, a relocation to Chicago sparked a powerful new chemistry with the addition of drummer Danny Sein. The resulting synergy produced 2022’s Cancel Culture Club, a critically acclaimed record that showcased a tighter, more furious version of the band. The album drew well-deserved attention from noise rock royalty, featuring guest appearances from the Melvins’ King Buzzo and Kevin Rutmanis.
JD PINKUS
JD Pinkus is an American bassist best known for his work with American punk band Butthole Surfers from1985 to 1994 and since the 2009 reunion. In 1990, he and Butthole Surfers’ lead vocalist Gibby Haynes released Digital Dump, the only album from their psychedelic house music side project The Jackofficers. Upon leaving Butthole Surfers, Pinkus worked full-time with the Austin trio Daddy Longhead, which he had assembled during his waning months in the band, and which included longtime Atlanta associate Jimbo Young on guitar and Rey Washam on drums. Daddy Longhead retired after 10 years, leaving Pinkus free to explore other projects including Skinny Leonard and Areola 51. Pinkus played with Helios Creed on his albums NUGG The Transport [1996] and Activated Condition [1998], and has also collaborated with Bad Livers frontman Danny Barnes several times in a live setting. JD Pinkus then co-founded the band Honky who went on to record five albums and are still currently active. Pinkus also performs with Pure Luck,who released a self-titled release in 2017 on Heavy Feather Records. He leaves his bass to play Banjo and Guitar in this project. On their 30th anniversary tour in 2013, Pinkus joined the Melvins in place of Jared Warren (on paternity leave) as well as performing with the opening Honky. He subsequently joined the Melvins full-time, touring with them in 2014 in support of the album Hold It In, which also featured Butthole Surfers founder Paul Leary, and again in 2015.

Centennial Sounds Presents Jake Blount Band with Hubby Jenkins and Hannah Mayree
2026-09-14 19:00 | Folk School Festival Barn, 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown, 28902
Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices
Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose work expands and redefines the story of Appalachian music. Through these concerts, we aim to create new opportunities for our community in Western North Carolina to experience the full spectrum of Appalachian sound.

Monster Comedy Jam
2026-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
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Modelface Comedy brings you the Monster Comedy Jam in the RAD Comedy Basement!
Your favorite Asheville comics are revving their engines and ready to crush! This month we have an extra special secret guest!
Hosted by Jason Reel
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15

PATIO SHOW: Carrie Morrison
2026-09-13 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
CARRIE MORRISON
Carrie Morrison is a popular Brevard, NC-based singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt lyrics, warm, expressive vocals, and piano-driven songs blending folk, Celtic, and rock influences. She has been voted in the top three in the keyboardist/pianist category in Mountain Xpress’s Best of WNC awards for three years running. Carrie performs both as a solo artist and with several bands and collaborations, including as a vocalist/keyboardist in The Andrew Thelston Band, supergroup Asheville Blues Women, duo with cellist/flutist JamieLeigh Bennett, called The Neverwhere Sisters. Her most recent albums, released in 2025, are “Balladeer, ” produced by Chris Rosser, and “The Crosswalk” (EP), recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London.
