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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.
Scott Rogers will retire as ABCCM’s executive director at the end of 2026 after 45 years leading the ministry. Member churches are scheduled to vote Nov. 24 at Transformation Village on the board’s proposed successor, Chief Operating Officer Brandon Wilson. Rogers will remain involved in fundraising and helping establish a foundation to support ABCCM.
The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville will lower affected households’ voucher payment standard from 150% to 120% of Fair Market Rent on Oct. 1. HACA says HUD never approved the higher standard. Some families face hundreds more in monthly costs; the number affected remains unknown.
According to HACA, Asheville’s housing authority became North Carolina’s first to join HUD’s Work & Dignity Coalition. Its policy requiring eligible household members to complete 15 weekly hours of work-related activity began for new admissions in June 2026 and expands to current eligible residents in January 2027.
Buncombe County officials reported 41 homes completed through RenewNC and federal approval for 263 voluntary property acquisitions as Helene housing recovery continues. FEMA’s housing mission is scheduled to end in September, while state disaster case management has been extended through January 2027.
Buncombe County commissioners asked Gov. Josh Stein to adjust Helene recovery housing funding rules in a Sept. 22 letter. Commissioners say current guidelines disqualify projects that would provide needed housing. Stein’s office announced $1.7 million in August for Crescent Place Apartments in Arden, a 60-unit affordable housing complex. The county says it aims to replace all 285 residences destroyed by Helene with affordable housing.
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.
Asheville City Council held a Sept. 22 public hearing on proposed changes to a $4.7 million regional homelessness assistance plan. Public comments are accepted through Oct. 2. City staff propose expanding temporary rental assistance and case management and prioritizing people experiencing homelessness.
Asheville PEAK Academy received its second D grade in three years in September, with declining proficiency rates for Black students, according to state data. In August, Asheville signed an agreement with the school and housing authority for Deaverview redevelopment, including space for educational use.