16 Things to Do in Asheville This Week · August 20–23, 2026

Music & Nightlife

The Wood Brothers

The acclaimed roots-rock trio The Wood Brothers perform at The Orange Peel for a can't-miss evening of Americana and soul.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:00 PM · The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville

Rooftop Comedy featuring Jeremy Alder

Dry Bar Comedy star Jeremy Alder brings his warm, irreverent stand-up to the rooftop bar at Antidote at Chemist Spirits with AVL sunset views.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 8:00 PM · Antidote at Chemist Spirits, Asheville

Wrealist w/ The Up and Up

Wrealist and The Up and Up bring a live hip-hop and funk energy to The One Stop for a late-night 21+ show.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 9:00 PM · The One Stop, Asheville

Keller & The Keels w/ Tanasi

Musical mad scientist Keller Williams brings his Appalachian Psychedelic Bluegrass project, Keller & the Keels, to French Broad River Brewery for a ticketed outdoor evening.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 7:00 PM · French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Arts & Culture

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Brace yourself for this wildly interactive show of 30 plays in 60 minutes — no two nights are ever the same — opening at ACT's 35below space.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · 35below, Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St.

Multi-Charm Necklace Workshop

Design your own sterling silver multi-charm necklace in a hands-on guided metalsmithing session at Ignite Jewelry Studios downtown — perfect for groups.

Friday, August 21, 2026 10:00 AM · Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 West Walnut Street, Asheville

Erased – World Premiere Film at Wortham Center

Mouse House Productions presents the world premiere of Missy Bell's debut feature film Erased at the Wortham Center, with a red carpet, live music, and community mixer.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 7:30 PM · Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, Asheville

Festivals & Special Events

The Hazy Hideaway Music and Arts Festival

A two-day music and arts festival transforms Sierra Nevada's Mills River campus with multiple stages, craft beer, and a full weekend of live music.

Friday, August 21, 2026 2:00 PM · Sierra Nevada, 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC

Downtown After 5 | August

Pack Square Park fills with live music, food vendors, and street energy for Asheville's beloved monthly outdoor block party running from 5 to 10 PM.

Friday, August 21, 2026 5:00 PM · Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville

Outdoors & Active

Goat Yoga

Kidding Around Asheville hosts playful outdoor goat yoga sessions — a quirky, joyful Asheville staple running through October.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 11:00 AM · Asheville, NC

Family-Friendly

Starstruck Charm Workshop

Drop in to stamp, hammer, and finish your own custom charm at Ignite Jewelry Studios — all materials included and family-friendly for ages 6 and up.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00 AM · Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 West Walnut Street, Asheville

WNC Bigfoot Festival

The WNC Bigfoot Festival returns to downtown Marion with music, educational programming, vendors, and family activities centered around the legendary mountain creature.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Downtown Marion, NC

Food & Drink

Traiteur Txikiteo: A French-Basque Pintxo Party

An end-of-summer standing-room pintxo party at La Bodega featuring txakolina, porrones of cider, and bar-top bites from Gourmand, De Maison & Haw River in true txikiteo style.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Events by Cúrate – La Bodega, Asheville

Date Night

Sunday Jazz in The Courtyard

Mr. Jimmy and a special guest bassist bring weekly Sunday jazz to Hotel Eve's intimate courtyard — a hidden gem for a relaxed, romantic afternoon.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 · Hotel Eve Jazz, Asheville

Adrianne's Starlight Spectacular: Live Band Burlesque

A dazzling live band burlesque show for an unforgettable grown-up night out blending music, spectacle, and vintage glamour.

Friday, August 28, 2026 9:00 PM · Day Trip, Asheville

Free Events

Black Mountain College Museum Exhibition

Black Mountain COLL(A)GE traces the presence of collage through BMC history, combining BMC artists with contemporary collagists — free and open through September 6.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville