11 Things to Do in Asheville This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Out of a Flood – Helene Documentary Premiere

Premiere of the documentary Out of a Flood, about Hurricane Helene, at the Wortham Center.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

RADFest 2026

RADFest 2026 takes over the River Arts District for a day of festival programming.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:00 AM · River Arts District

Arts & Culture

Dorrance Dance

Tap dance company Dorrance Dance performs as part of the Wortham 2026/27 Season.

Wednesday, November 11 – Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Amici Music: The Sound of America

Pianist Daniel Weiser and violinist Tim Schwarz perform a program tracing the diversity of American music, from spirituals and ragtime to Bernstein's West Side Story. Tickets are $22 for members, $25 for non-members, and $12 for students.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Asheville Art Museum

A Novel Approach: An Improvised Page-Turner

Double Dip Productions performs an improvised page-turner, building a story on the spot from audience input.

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Family-Friendly

The Wild Wisdom of the World

Paperhand Puppet Project presents a puppet show, The Wild Wisdom of the World, at the Wortham Center.

Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Music & Nightlife

Don't Tell Comedy: South Slope

Secret-location comedy show with a lineup of 4-7 local and touring comics; the venue is revealed by email the morning of the show. 21+.

Friday, November 6, 2026 7:00 PM · South Slope, Asheville (secret location)

Larry Keel & Jon Stickley

Bluegrass and acoustic duo Larry Keel and Jon Stickley play Asheville Music Hall. 21+.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00 PM · Asheville Music Hall

Patio Show: Christina Chandler

All-ages patio concert by Christina Chandler at The Grey Eagle.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 2:00 PM · The Grey Eagle

Christian Löffler LIVE – Fall 2026 Tour w/ PARIS

Electronic musician Christian Löffler performs on his Fall 2026 tour with special guest PARIS at the Third Room.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 7:00 PM · Third Room

Date Night

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

A candlelit tribute performance playing the music of Queen and ABBA in the Asheville Masonic Temple.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 8:45 PM · Asheville Masonic Temple