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Stand up set from actor and comedian Mike Epps in a casino resort theater, blending sharp observational jokes with big stage energy. A late night headliner show suited for an adults night out in Cherokee.
Stand up set from actor and comedian Mike Epps in a casino resort theater, blending sharp observational jokes with big stage energy. A late night headliner show suited for an adults night out in Cherokee.
Stand up set from actor and comedian Mike Epps in a casino resort theater, blending sharp observational jokes with big stage energy. A late night headliner show suited for an adults night out in Cherokee.
Costumed, decorated-bike revelry takes over the brewery grounds with pedal-powered games, bicycle frolic, and colorful characters. Craft beer flows alongside a live-music lineup and awe-inducing sideshow-style performances for a big community festival vibe.
Costumed, decorated-bike revelry takes over the brewery grounds with pedal-powered games, bicycle frolic, and colorful characters. Craft beer flows alongside a live-music lineup and awe-inducing sideshow-style performances for a big community festival vibe.
Costumed, decorated-bike revelry takes over the brewery grounds with pedal-powered games, bicycle frolic, and colorful characters. Craft beer flows alongside a live-music lineup and awe-inducing sideshow-style performances for a big community festival vibe.
Indie rock and dream pop guitar chug with Luna’s graceful, chiming set led by Dean Wareham’s distinctive voice. An evening concert with Sister Ray Davies in an intimate music hall pub atmosphere.
Indie rock and dream pop guitar chug with Luna’s graceful, chiming set led by Dean Wareham’s distinctive voice. An evening concert with Sister Ray Davies in an intimate music hall pub atmosphere.
Indie rock and dream pop guitar chug with Luna’s graceful, chiming set led by Dean Wareham’s distinctive voice. An evening concert with Sister Ray Davies in an intimate music hall pub atmosphere.
Sweeping art rock and chamber pop blend experimental textures, orchestral instrumentation, and emotionally charged songwriting, bringing an acclaimed Cambridge band’s distinctive indie sound to Asheville.
Sweeping art rock and chamber pop blend experimental textures, orchestral instrumentation, and emotionally charged songwriting, bringing an acclaimed Cambridge band’s distinctive indie sound to Asheville.
Sweeping art rock and chamber pop blend experimental textures, orchestral instrumentation, and emotionally charged songwriting, bringing an acclaimed Cambridge band’s distinctive indie sound to Asheville.
Hyper catchy indie electronic and synth pop with glossy hooks that mask existential and emotionally complex lyrics. Expect a dancey outdoor amphitheater set with bright production energy and singalong choruses.
Hyper catchy indie electronic and synth pop with glossy hooks that mask existential and emotionally complex lyrics. Expect a dancey outdoor amphitheater set with bright production energy and singalong choruses.
Hyper catchy indie electronic and synth pop with glossy hooks that mask existential and emotionally complex lyrics. Expect a dancey outdoor amphitheater set with bright production energy and singalong choruses.
Pummeling death-metal night with Revocation’s technical riffs, rapid-fire drumming, and harsh vocals, backed by Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth, and Weeping. Expect loud, late, high-intensity pit energy in an intimate club setting.
Pummeling death-metal night with Revocation’s technical riffs, rapid-fire drumming, and harsh vocals, backed by Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth, and Weeping. Expect loud, late, high-intensity pit energy in an intimate club setting.
Pummeling death-metal night with Revocation’s technical riffs, rapid-fire drumming, and harsh vocals, backed by Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth, and Weeping. Expect loud, late, high-intensity pit energy in an intimate club setting.
An evening of stand up comedy on Brad Williams’ Tall Tales Tour inside the historic Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Expect a polished, ticketed headliner set with big crowd energy and late night laughs downtown.
An evening of stand up comedy on Brad Williams’ Tall Tales Tour inside the historic Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Expect a polished, ticketed headliner set with big crowd energy and late night laughs downtown.
An evening of stand up comedy on Brad Williams’ Tall Tales Tour inside the historic Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Expect a polished, ticketed headliner set with big crowd energy and late night laughs downtown.
Bikes and backyard-party energy with a community ride season closeout, custom hats, and a slow ride competition. Expect New Belgium beer vibes, a bike giveaway, and a DJ set driving late-night hangouts.
Bikes and backyard-party energy with a community ride season closeout, custom hats, and a slow ride competition. Expect New Belgium beer vibes, a bike giveaway, and a DJ set driving late-night hangouts.
Bikes and backyard-party energy with a community ride season closeout, custom hats, and a slow ride competition. Expect New Belgium beer vibes, a bike giveaway, and a DJ set driving late-night hangouts.
Roller boogie skating meets hard-hitting Blue Ridge Roller Derby action during a weekend takeover of an indoor arena in downtown Asheville. Expect high-energy laps, crowd-cheering bouts, and a late-night party vibe on wheels.
Roller boogie skating meets hard-hitting Blue Ridge Roller Derby action during a weekend takeover of an indoor arena in downtown Asheville. Expect high-energy laps, crowd-cheering bouts, and a late-night party vibe on wheels.
Roller boogie skating meets hard-hitting Blue Ridge Roller Derby action during a weekend takeover of an indoor arena in downtown Asheville. Expect high-energy laps, crowd-cheering bouts, and a late-night party vibe on wheels.
A late-night country and Americana concert built around story-forward singer-songwriter sets and crowd-sung choruses. Expect an energetic club-room vibe at Hellbender with touring headliners and a standing-room audience.
A late-night country and Americana concert built around story-forward singer-songwriter sets and crowd-sung choruses. Expect an energetic club-room vibe at Hellbender with touring headliners and a standing-room audience.
A late-night country and Americana concert built around story-forward singer-songwriter sets and crowd-sung choruses. Expect an energetic club-room vibe at Hellbender with touring headliners and a standing-room audience.
Electrifying late-night rock set that blurs garage grit with soul grooves, jazz fusion twists, psychedelia, and freewheeling improvisation. A Burnpile pre-party vibe with doors at 7 and an 8pm start in an intimate downtown venue.
Electrifying late-night rock set that blurs garage grit with soul grooves, jazz fusion twists, psychedelia, and freewheeling improvisation. A Burnpile pre-party vibe with doors at 7 and an 8pm start in an intimate downtown venue.
Electrifying late-night rock set that blurs garage grit with soul grooves, jazz fusion twists, psychedelia, and freewheeling improvisation. A Burnpile pre-party vibe with doors at 7 and an 8pm start in an intimate downtown venue.
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority approved $11,186,513 in tourism tax funding Wednesday for 10 community projects. The North Carolina Arboretum will receive $2.4 million for an education and events plaza, and the River Arts District Artists Foundation will receive $2.1 million to help build a RAD Creative Campus. Grants reimburse recipients after approved expenses are reviewed.
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a suspect in a burglary at Pad Thai Asheville on Sardis Road, and surveillance pictures have been released. Officials say the break-in happened around 12:30 a.m. Sept. 23. Owner Wanwisa Pureelertwanich said someone stole a safe and about $2,700, and damage forced the restaurant to close temporarily for repairs. Anyone with information can call Detective David Reed at 828-250-4420.
Costco’s revised Enka Commerce Park proposal calls for a 168,258-square-foot store and reduces the fueling station from 32 pumps to 16. City staff say they expect another submission with revised tree-canopy and landscaping plans and updated project conditions. The Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to review the proposal Oct. 7, followed by a City Council public hearing on zoning amendments Oct. 13.
Five local organizations will host a free candidate forum at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts on September 28, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Candidates for Asheville mayor, City Council and Buncombe County Commission will discuss local priorities; the moderated forum begins at 5:30 p.m.