11 Things to Do in Asheville This Week · July 9–12, 2026

Food & Drink

Rhubarb Brunch Giveaway

Asheville's Social Calendar is giving away brunch for two at downtown Asheville restaurant Rhubarb — winner announced July 15.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Rhubarb, Asheville

Heritage Fire at Pisgah Brewing

The beloved live-fire culinary festival returns on July 19, taking over Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain for an all-inclusive afternoon of open-fire cooking and feasting.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Pisgah Brewing Company, Black Mountain

Date Night

Cúrate Pre-Heritage Fire Chef Dinner at La Bodega

A one-night-only intimate dinner at Cúrate's private La Bodega venue featuring Chef Angel Palacios Fernandez of Curate Bar de Tapas and Chef Brett Suess, the evening before Heritage Fire.

Friday, July 17, 2026 6:00 PM · La Bodega, Cúrate Bar de Tapas, Asheville

Festivals & Special Events

All Jammed Up Music Festival

Two-day jam music festival at One World Brewing West featuring Kendall Street Company and more artists, with tickets starting from $30.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · One World Brewing West, 520 Haywood Rd, Asheville

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

The iconic WNC craft fair reconnects with Appalachian traditions and welcomes new voices — one of the region's most celebrated annual craft events.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Asheville

Arts & Culture

Double Double Trouble: Violin and Piano at Asheville Art Museum

AmiciMusic presents an evening of Handel, Sinding, Sarasate, and Frolov performed by violinists Emmanuel Borowsky and Glen Mouat with pianist Daniel Weiser in the Windgate Foundation Atrium.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:30 PM · Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville

Comedy 250! A Night of One-Liners at Antidote

Modelface Comedy Club packs 250 one-liner jokes into a single show featuring Aaron Naylor, Clay Jones, Isaac Truman and more — 250 jokes, each dumber than the last.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 8:00 PM · Antidote, Asheville

Music & Nightlife

The Silver Doors at Asheville Music Hall

Live show by The Silver Doors at Asheville Music Hall, 21 and up.

Friday, July 10, 2026 9:00 PM · Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Avenue, Asheville

Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr.

Two beloved indie rock acts share the stage at Hellbender by The Orange Peel for a can't-miss double bill.

Friday, July 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Hellbender by The Orange Peel, Asheville

Free Events

Movement for MANNA Fundraising Event

A fundraising event at Momentum Gallery benefiting MANNA FoodBank, bringing together movement and community for a good cause.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:00 PM · Momentum Gallery, 52 Broadway Street, Asheville

Pickin' in the Park at Pritchard Park

The beloved free bluegrass and old-time jam session returns to downtown's Pritchard Park every Wednesday evening through summer.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 5:30 PM · Pritchard Park, 67 Patton Avenue, Asheville