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12 Things to Do in Asheville This Week · July 23–26, 2026

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★ JORTS! Comedy in Shorts

Modelface Comedy presents a stand-up showcase on the rooftop bar at Antidote (Chemist Spirits) — wear your best jorts for prizes and AVL sunset views.

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JORTS! Comedy in Shorts
Modelface Comedy presents a stand-up showcase on the rooftop bar at Antidote (Chemist Spirits) — wear your best jorts for prizes and AVL sunset views.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 8:00 PM · Chemist Spirits / Antidote Rooftop, Asheville
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Jamie Hendrickson's Golden Duo
Live music at The One Stop in Asheville Music Hall for ages 21 and up.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 10:00 PM · The One Stop, 31 Patton Avenue, Asheville
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Broken Social Scene
Canadian indie rock legends Broken Social Scene perform live in Asheville.
Sunday, August 2, 2026 6:00 PM · Asheville
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The Connect
Live music show at Asheville Music Hall for ages 21 and up.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 8:00 PM · Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Avenue
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Arts & Culture
ASCENDANCE
Theatrical performance listed on the Asheville Theater Alliance performance calendar running July 23–25, 2026.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Asheville
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Dance Nation
Asheville Community Theatre opens this bold play about pre-teen competitive dancers, ambition, and growing up — runs through August 2.
Friday, July 24, 2026 7:30 PM · Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St.
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"Where Ya From?" Crowd Work Comedy
Late-night crowd work comedy showcase at The Cultura Room at The Funkatorium featuring Julia Macias and more — your one chance to talk during the show.
Friday, July 24, 2026 9:00 PM · The Cultura Room at The Funkatorium, Asheville
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Sunday Sounds: Harp with Lo Wolf
Free with museum admission — Lo Wolf performs improvisational harp in the acoustically stunning Windgate Foundation Atrium at the Asheville Art Museum.
Sunday, August 2, 2026 1:00 PM · Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square
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Festivals & Special Events
American Tunes – Rhiannon Giddens, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mavis Staples & Hurray for the Riff Raff
A landmark night of American roots music with four legendary artists sharing the stage at Hellbender by The Orange Peel.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 6:00 PM · Hellbender by The Orange Peel, Asheville
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Outdoors & Active
Arbor Evenings 2026
Sip and stroll through the NC Arboretum's gardens in golden-hour light while listening to live music from local and regional artists — a beloved summer series.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 5:30 PM · The North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville
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Date Night
Jazz Under the Willows
Outdoor jazz at the French Broad River Brewery featuring local jazz musicians for a mid-week wind-down.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 7:00 PM · French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville
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Free Events
Jam > Grass > Jam: The Saylor Brothers
Free jamgrass fusion from Asheville brothers Will & Ben Saylor of Brushfire Stankgrass at French Broad River Brewery.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 6:30 PM · French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville
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