This Weekend in Asheville

Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival

Friday - Sunday, July 10-12
Various Locations

Experience a dazzling showcase of world-class burlesque. Featuring an inclusive lineup of acclaimed performers, this multi-day festival delivers glitter, glamour, and tease.

The Big Crafty

Saturday - Sunday, July 11-12, 12 - 6 p.m. 
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

Browse one of Asheville's most beloved handmade markets featuring hundreds of artists and makers from Western North Carolina and beyond. From ceramics and jewelry to prints, woodwork, and original art, it's a vibrant showcase of the region's creative talent.

Echoes Of The Valley Tour: Ridgecrest Point Look Out

Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center

Take in sweeping mountain views on this guided hike along the historic Point Lookout Trail in Ridgecrest. The moderate trek follows a former stretch of U.S. 70 to a scenic overlook that once welcomed travelers crossing the Blue Ridge Mountains

Shindig on the Green

Saturday, July 11, 7 - 10 p.m.
Pack Square Park

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for one of Asheville’s longest-running summer traditions. Shindig on the Green fills Pack Square Park with Southern Appalachian music, dance, storytelling, and informal jam sessions, inviting visitors to experience the region’s heritage on a mountain summer evening.

Twilight in the Treetops Summer Night Climbs

Saturday, July 11, 7:45 - 9:45 p.m.
Adventure Center of Asheville

Experience Asheville's Adventure Center after dark as illuminated aerial trails transform the forest into a glowing playground. Climb, zip, and explore beneath thousands of twinkling lights during this one-of-a-kind nighttime adventure for ages 4 and up.

Recurring Events

Luminere

Friday - Sunday, July 10-12, 4:30 p.m. - Nightfall
Biltmore

Experience Biltmore after dark as light, sound, and storytelling transform the estate into an immersive nighttime spectacle. Wander through illuminated gardens, glowing landscapes, and atmospheric installations that reveal a completely different side of America’s Largest Home.

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

Floating Action

Friday, July 10:

• Asheville Drum Circle at Pritchard Park, 6 p.m.
• Laurel Canyon East at French Broad River Brewery, 6 p.m.
• An Evening with Hope Griffin at Hilton Garden Inn - Asheville Outlets, 6 p.m.
• Sit a Spell |Traditional Music Jam at Ginger's Revenge, 6 p.m.
• Summer Concert Series with Payton Smith at Wicked Weed Brewpub, 6 p.m.
• Club Rewind at Biltmore Park Town Square, 6:30 p.m.
• Modelface Comedy Presents Luke Capasso at Wicked Weed Funkatorium, 7 p.m.
• Slow Runner - Album Release Show - with Whym at AyurPrana Listening Room, 7 p.m.
• Live Music - Eli Kahn at The Radical, 7 p.m.
• Taming of the Shrew at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m.
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Asheville Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
• Company Swing at White Horse Black Mountain, 7:30 p.m.
• Vance Thomspon Quartet at Hotel Eve Jazz and Cocktail Lounge, 8 p.m.
• Wrong Way Trio at Fitz and the Wolfe, 8 p.m.
• YIKES! Tattoo Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love at Wicked Weed Funkatorium, 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 11:

• Amici : Two Violins and Piano at White Horse Black Mountain, 2 p.m.
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
• PATIO SHOW: The Nature Boys at Grey Eagle, 4 p.m.
• Riyen Roots Live at Turgua Brewing, 5 p.m.
• Illuminated DJ Series with Grimmjoi at Wicked Weed Funkatorium, 6 p.m.
• Loose Roosters at French Broad River Brewery. 6 p.m.
• Pleasure Chest at Bear's Back Alley Bar, 7 p.m.
• Somewhat Petty at Orange Peek, 7 p.m.
• Idle County - Album Release at AyurPrana Listening Room, 7 p.m.
• Aden Webb at Fitz and the Wolfe, 7 p.m.
• The Power Of Singing, The Power Of Song at White Horse Black Mountain, 7:30 p.m.
• Taming of the Shrew at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m.
• Misfit Improv Comedy Show at NC Stage Co. 7:30 p.m.
• Radio Free Eagle: A Night of R.E.M. at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
• Jorge Garcia Quartet at Hotel Eve Jazz and Cocktail Lounge, 8 p.m.
• Eyes Up Here Comedy: Red, White and B**bs Edition at Ginger's Revenge, 8 p.m.
• Don't Tell Comedy River Arts District at RAD Brewing, 9 p.m.
• Miami Nights - Latin Dance at Hemingway's Cuba, 9 p.m.

Sunday, July 12: 

• Jazz Brunch at French Broad River Brewery, 11:30 a.m.
• Burlesque Brunch at Grey Eagle, 12 p.m.
• Served Drag Brunch at The Mule, 1 p.m.
• Suns of Stars at One World Brewing West, 2 p.m.
• Afro Rhythm with Chinobay at White Horse Black Mountain, 2 p.m.
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
• Jazz Jam Sundays at Ginger's Revenge, 2:30 p.m.
• Reggae Sunday with Chalwa Roots at French Broad River Brewery, 3 p.m.
• Scott Low at Grey Eagle, 3 p.m.
• Modelface Comedy presents Billy Wayne Davis at Eulogy, 7 p.m.
• Taming of the Shrew at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m.

Tailgate & Specialty Pop-Up Markets

Shop local at the Asheville area's numerous farmers, tailgate, and craft markets. Here's a look at some of the places you can shop this weekend:

• Uncommon Market's Summer Extravaganza at Battery Park Hall, Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Gamers' Haunt Grand Opening, Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Second Saturday Salons at Jeffrey Burroughs, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Asheville City Market at 52 North Market St., Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Swannanoa Market at The Hub, Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Hominy Gatherin' Market at Ruby Ranch, Sun. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Market on The Roof at The Roof, Sun. 3 - 5 p.m.
• WNC Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Road, open 7 days a week, year-round, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.    

Visit an art studio or art exhibition 

Asheville is home to hundreds of artists, galleries and studios making creative expression a way of life here in the mountains. Here is a look at some of the current art exhibitions in the city:

• Opening reception: Pretty To A Wall at Mark Bettis Gallery, Sat. 5 - 7 p.m.
• Art in Bloom at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, through Jul. 24
• Art from the Garden: Summer Gallery Exhibit at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, through Jul. 31
• NEW: Tema Stauffer: Wonderlands at RAMP Studios, through Aug. 22
• Peter Olson & Issac Payne at Blue Spiral 1, through Aug. 26
• Reflections: A Glass Exhibition at Blue Spiral 1, through Aug. 26 
• Michael Fitts at Blue Spiral 1, through Aug. 26
• Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, through Sep. 5
• Electric Garden: An All-Ages Interactive Art Installation at Third Room, through Sept. 20
• Luminere at Biltmore, through Oct. 18
• Artist Open Studio at Artbeat Gallery & Lounge, through Dec. 31

Packages and Deals

Save some money this weekend with these special offers from area attractions and accommodations.

• Summer Escape Special at Albermarle Inn
• Soak Up Summer | Save 15% Off at Arras Vacation Rentals
• First Session FREE at Asheville Cryotherapy and Recovery