18 Things to Do in Asheville This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Jerry's Dead Thursdays at French Broad River Brewery

Asheville fan-favorite tribute band Jerry's Dead brings the music of Jerry Garcia to French Broad River Brewery for a free Thursday night.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM · French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Carmen Lagala at Greenman Brewery

NYC comedian Carmen Lagala — seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — brings her fearless confessional comedy to an outdoor rooftop show at Greenman Brewery.

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:00 PM (Doors at 7:30 PM) · Greenman Brewery, Asheville

All Crawfish Go to Heaven at Jack of the Wood

Asheville blues trio All Crawfish Go to Heaven brings their gritty Mississippi juke joint sound to kick off May at Jack of the Wood.

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:30 PM · Jack of the Wood, Asheville

Built to Spill with The Hypos

Indie rock legends Built to Spill bring their iconic sound to Asheville with low tickets remaining — don't sleep on this one.

Monday, May 4, 2026 7:00 PM (Doors), 8:00 PM (Show) · Worthwhile Sounds, Asheville

Lucinda Williams at The Orange Peel

Country-rock legend Lucinda Williams brings her acclaimed band to The Orange Peel for a just-announced Asheville evening.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville

Arts & Culture

Stewart/Owen Dance Returns to Wortham

Stewart/Owen Dance returns to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts for a two-night run of contemporary dance performance.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, Asheville

Natural Shocks by Lauren Gunderson

Lauren Gunderson's one-woman play continues its run at a local Asheville theater, offering a sharp and timely theatrical experience.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Asheville

Art, Earth, and Soul at YMI Cultural Center

An exhibition at the YMI Cultural Center exploring belonging, community, and land through artists and thinkers who helped shape the original project over a decade ago.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · YMI Cultural Center, Asheville

Asheville Historian-Guided Tour

A historian-led walking tour through Asheville's storied streets, uncovering the city's most fascinating history and architecture.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 2:00 PM · The Times Bar & Coffee Shop, Asheville

Food & Drink

Dining Out for Life

Over 50 WNC restaurants donate a portion of proceeds to WNCAP, supporting life-saving care for people living with HIV/AIDS — eat out for a great cause.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 50+ restaurants across WNC, Asheville

Free Events

Golden Hour: Thursdays at The Mule

Live DJ sets on the patio of The Mule at Devils Foot Beverages — the Thursday ritual for kicking off almost-weekend vibes through August.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · The Mule at Devils Foot Beverages, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville

Sound Bath in the Gardens @ The Arboretum

Reset your nervous system with a sound bath amidst the flora and fauna at the North Carolina Arboretum — a serene outdoor wellness experience.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:00 AM · North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville

Outdoors & Active

Spring at Biltmore Estate

Wander the blooming gardens of Biltmore Estate as rhododendrons and spring flowers peak across the historic grounds through May 21.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Biltmore Estate, Asheville

Saturday Morning Runs at Summit Coffee RAD

Fleet Feet Asheville hosts weekly group runs at the newly reopened Summit Coffee in the River Arts District, with 15% off coffee for all who join.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM · Summit Coffee, River Arts District, Asheville

Blue Ghost Firefly Tour

A guided nighttime tour to witness the rare and magical blue ghost fireflies lighting up the Asheville-area woods in a once-a-season natural phenomenon.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM · Asheville area

Family-Friendly

Baby and Me Yoga – Wednesdays in May

Asheville Community Yoga brings back Baby and Me yoga every Wednesday in May, a sliding-scale class for parents and their little ones.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM · Asheville Community Yoga, Asheville

Festivals & Special Events

Downtown After 5 Free Concert Series

Asheville's beloved free summer concert series returns to Pack Square, giving the city its favorite excuse to dance and drink in the streets.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Pack Square, Downtown Asheville

Date Night

Luminere at Biltmore

An after-dark illuminated experience at Biltmore Estate featuring glowing pathways, artful light displays, and evening magic across the historic grounds.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Biltmore Estate, Asheville