12 Things to Do in Asheville This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Arts & Culture

Crisp Comedy: AsheVillains Edition at Noble Cider

Modelface Comedy's monthly Crisp Comedy series heads to Noble Cider in Leicester with a fresh lineup of local favorites—free with a suggested $12 donation, ages 18+.

Friday, August 28, 2026 7:00 PM · Noble Cider, Leicester, NC

First Impressions Exhibition – Closing Weekend at Momentum Gallery

The final weekend of Momentum Gallery's First Impressions show, featuring ceramics, glass, steel, embroidery, photography, painting, and mixed media by artists showing at the gallery for the first time.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Momentum Gallery, 52 Broadway, Asheville

Premiere of Erased at Wortham Center

Missy Bell's debut feature film Erased premieres with a red carpet at 7 PM, live music, and a community mixer following the screening.

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

Music & Nightlife

Gregory Alan Isakov at Hellbender

Acclaimed indie-folk singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov performs at Asheville's newest riverside stage, Hellbender by The Orange Peel.

Friday, August 28, 2026 7:30 PM · Hellbender by The Orange Peel

Ghalia Volt w/ Kent Burnside

Blues powerhouse Ghalia Volt performs with Kent Burnside at Asheville Music Hall in a 21+ show.

Friday, August 28, 2026 9:00 PM · Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Avenue

Keller & the Keels at French Broad River Brewery

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

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

Food & Drink

Traiteur Txikiteo Pintxo Party at La Bodega

Chef Peyton Barrell of Gourmand and Cúrate Executive Chef Ángel Palacios collaborate on a French-Basque pintxo party with txakolina, porrones of cider, and standing cocktail-style grazing at La Bodega.

Friday, August 28, 2026 6:00 PM · La Bodega by Cúrate, Asheville

AVLtoday Dinner Club

Share a table with five other local strangers at the AVLtoday Dinner Club—a curated community dinner bringing Ashevillians together over a shared meal.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:30 PM · Asheville, NC (venue TBA)

Date Night

Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone Workshop

Make a set of three gemstone stacking rings in sterling silver at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville—a hands-on craft experience back by popular demand.

Friday, August 28, 2026 1:00 PM · Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 W Walnut St, Asheville

Haunts and Haints: Appalachian Storytelling

Modelface Comedy presents a night of cocktails and ghost stories at Eda Rhyne Distillery—share a tale or just soak up the Appalachian folklore; storytellers get a comp drink.

Friday, August 28, 2026 9:00 PM · Eda Rhyne Distillery, Asheville

Family-Friendly

Starstruck Charm Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios

Drop in and design your own custom sterling silver charm—stamp, hammer, and finish your piece in this guided metalsmithing session; family-friendly for ages 6+, all materials included.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 10:00 AM · Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 West Walnut Street, Asheville

Outdoors & Active

Fleet Feet Asheville Tuesday Run Club with Feetures

Fleet Feet Asheville hosts its weekly Tuesday Run Club with a guest appearance from Feetures, featuring runs, product demos, and a chance to try out their socks.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 6:00 PM · Fleet Feet Asheville, 8 Town Square Blvd