17 Things to Do in Asheville This Week · June 4–7, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Patterson Hood at The Grey Eagle

An intimate evening with Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers at The Grey Eagle, with only a few tickets remaining.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 8:00 PM · The Grey Eagle, Asheville

Rooftop Comedy featuring Matt Fernandez

Florida favorite Matt Fernandez — who has opened for Bill Burr and Dave Chappelle — headlines a Thursday rooftop comedy show at Antidote.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 8:00 PM · Antidote, Asheville

Rick Hornyak & The Highway Companions

Live music at The One Stop featuring Rick Hornyak & The Highway Companions.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 9:00 PM · The One Stop, Asheville

Brandi Carlile

Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile performs at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:00 PM · Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center, Asheville

NOW! Karaoke Band at The Grey Eagle

A live karaoke band performs at The Grey Eagle — all ages welcome, doors at 5pm.

Monday, June 15, 2026 6:00 PM · The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Free Events

Tom Hamilton Band (Free Show)

Free all-ages show from the Tom Hamilton Band at Asheville Music Hall.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 8:00 PM · Asheville Music Hall

American Folk Art & Framing – Visiting Artist Trés Taylor for First Friday

American Folk Art & Framing welcomes visiting artist Trés Taylor for Asheville's First Friday gallery event on Biltmore Avenue.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · American Folk Art & Framing, 64 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville

Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance

Weekly Monday night contra dance at the Ivy Building at AB Tech — free to sliding scale, all experience levels welcome.

Monday, June 8, 2026 7:00 PM · The Ivy Building at AB Tech, Asheville

Third Thursday Free Night at Asheville Art Museum

Every Third Thursday the museum comes alive with live music from Decoda Chamber Music Festival ensembles Hashi Duo and The Varick Trio, plus tours, art making, and special cocktails on the rooftop café — all free with admission.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:00 PM · Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville

Arts & Culture

Othello

Shakespeare's Othello performed by local theater company — multiple performances through late June.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Asheville

Star Struck Charm Pendant Workshop

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios — learn to solder, set, stamp, and polish a silver, brass, and CZ star charm pendant; family-friendly ages 12+.

Friday, June 5, 2026 10:00 AM · Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 West Walnut Street, Asheville

In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940

Works from the Bank of America Collection at the Asheville Art Museum — a special ticketed exhibition of American Impressionist paintings on view through June 29.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 11:00 AM · Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville

Festivals & Special Events

Asheville Pickle Fest 2026

A full-on pickle festival at Tanger Outlets Asheville celebrating all things brined, fermented, and delicious.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 12:00 PM · Tanger Outlets Asheville

Date Night

Western Wednesday with Resonant Rogues Dance Lesson & Show

The Resonant Rogues bring a full 6-piece band to The Double Crown for Western Wednesday, with a dance lesson before the show — doors at 8pm, dance lesson at 9pm.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 8:00 PM · The Double Crown, West Asheville

A Musical Evening with Decoda & Ringdown featuring Caroline Shaw & Dani Lee Parpan

Carnegie Hall's affiliate ensemble Decoda joins indie-classical duo Ringdown — featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw — for a genre-defying evening of chamber and electronic pop music at the Asheville Art Museum, kicking off the Decoda Chamber Music Festival.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 6:30 PM · Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville

Outdoors & Active

Carolinas Sketch Crawl 2026

The Carolinas Sketch Crawl brings together urban sketchers and outdoor artists for a day of drawing and community in Asheville.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Asheville

Women's Run Club – New RAD Location

Asheville Women's Run Club's weekly Wednesday run from the new Summit Coffee RAD location — route around the River Arts District, followed by post-run coffee.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Summit Coffee RAD, 37 Paynes Way, Asheville