10 Things to Do in Asheville This Week · May 7–10, 2026

Arts & Culture

Asheville Improv Festival - Thursday 5PM Show

The Asheville Improv Festival brings multi-day improv comedy performances to local stages, with Thursday's 5PM show kicking off an evening of unscripted fun.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Music & Nightlife

Antidote Comedy featuring Nathan Owens

Southern favorite Nathan Owens performs stand-up comedy on the rooftop at Antidote at Chemist Spirits, with sunset views and cocktails.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:30 PM · Antidote at Chemist Spirits, Asheville, NC

Asheville Improv Festival - Thursday 9PM Show

Late-night improv comedy performance as part of the multi-day Asheville Improv Festival.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 9:00 PM · Asheville, NC

A Different Thread Album Release Show

Transatlantic folk/alt-country duo A Different Thread celebrate the release of their new album 'Over Again' with Will Franke & Wood Robinson at an Asheville venue.

Friday, May 8, 2026 8:30 PM · Asheville, NC

You Can Call Me Paul (A Paul Simon Tribute)

Benjamin Falcon leads a tribute to the Simon & Garfunkel songbook at Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:00 PM · Pisgah Brewing Company, 2948 US-70, Black Mountain, NC

Lucinda Williams & Her Band

Legendary singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams brings her band to The Orange Peel for an intimate evening of Americana and heartfelt storytelling.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC

Outdoors & Active

Yoga for Full-Body Strength with Andrew Greene

A dynamic yoga session with Andrew Greene targeting commonly neglected muscle groups, leaving you grounded in strength.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:30 PM · Asheville Community Yoga, Asheville, NC

Saturday Morning Runs at Summit Coffee RAD

Fleet Feet Asheville hosts Saturday morning group runs at Summit Coffee's new River Arts District location, with 15% off coffee for all runners afterward.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:30 AM · Summit Coffee, River Arts District, Asheville, NC

Family-Friendly

Seussical JR

The Asheville Performing Arts Academy Youth Community Theatre presents Seussical JR, the beloved Dr. Seuss musical adaptation, for three performances May 8–10.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Asheville, NC

Date Night

Tantra Speed Date® - Asheville! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)

A mindful speed dating event for singles at Wellspring Wellness Center, blending connection and conscious meeting.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:30 PM · Wellspring Wellness Center, Asheville, NC