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Plan ahead for August in Asheville

We’ve rounded up 20 events to help you fill the end of summer with some fun.

July 31, 2023 • 
Grace Powers
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Make the city your playground this August.

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Table of Contents
Tuesday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 6
Monday, Aug. 7-Sunday, Aug. 13
Monday, Aug. 14-Sunday, Aug. 20
Monday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 27
Monday, Aug. 28-Thursday, Aug. 31

Welcome to August, Asheville. Summer may be slipping away, but we’ve rounded up 20 events this month to get you out and about while the season lasts.

Tuesday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 6

  • Dirty Heads | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave. | $49.50-$55 | See the reggae rock band perform with support from Lupe Fiasco + Little Stranger on the Island Glow tour.
  • One Act Play Festival | Friday, Aug. 4 | Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St., Asheville | $25 | Sit in for performances of short plays all centered around the theme of “home.”
  • Take Root Festival | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 3-8 p.m. | Root Cause Farm, 26 Joe Jenkins Rd., Fairview | Free | Eat, drink, learn, and play on the farm while you support an equitable, resilient food system.
  • Uncommon Market Summer Extravaganza | Saturday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 6 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mission Health/AB Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Dr., Asheville | Free | Shop antiques, art, vintage decor + clothes, jewelry, plants, candles, and more.
  • Tiny Tikes Triathalon | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 9:00 a.m. | Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville | $10-$12 | Kiddos ages 3-6 can run, bike, and splash their way through the course — advanced registration required.
View of a performer at the Asheville Comedy Festival

Crack up at the Asheville Comedy Festival.

Photo by @ashevillecomedyfest

Monday, Aug. 7-Sunday, Aug. 13

  • The 15th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival | Wednesday, Aug. 9-Saturday, Aug. 12 | 8 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $28 | See the rising stars of the comedy world — plus, don’t miss the secret late night shows.
  • Nerd Nite Asheville | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | RAD Brewing Co., 13 Mystery St., Asheville | $10 | Four self-proclaimed nerds will give presentations on topics ranging from fireflies to Star Trek.
  • Harry Potter Tri-Wizard Trivia Tournament | Friday, Aug. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge Riverside Tasting Room, 829 Riverside Dr., Ste. 100, Asheville | Free | Test your knowledge of the wizarding world in part two of this three-part series.
  • Sourwood Festival | Saturday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | Downtown Black Mountain | Free | See what all the buzz is about at this festival celebrating our bees and local honey.

Monday, Aug. 14-Sunday, Aug. 20

  • Bourbon & Bites | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | The Mule, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | $35 | Enjoy sample pours from Rabbit Hole Distillery, Woodford Reserve, and Old Forester, along with bourbon-based snacks.
  • Downtown After 5 | Friday, Aug. 18 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Downtown Asheville, 100 Block of N.Lexington Ave., Asheville | Free | Enjoy local beer, cider, wine + food while jamming to the Asheville All Stars and Asheville Rock Academy.
  • Silent Disco: Taylor Swift Night + Friends & Foes | Friday, Aug. 18 | 7-11 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing - Biltmore Village, 2A Huntsman Pl., Asheville | $12-$15 | Swifties unite for this Taylor-themed dance party — bonus points for costumes.
  • Please Don’t Destroy Live | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 7 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Enjoy a night of sketch comedy with this trio of SNL cast members.
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Searching for a soulmate, sight unseen, at Blind Date Live.

Photo by David Gwaltney

Monday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 27

  • Mountain Music Jam | Monday, Aug. 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Asheville Jewish Community Center, 236 Charlotte St., Asheville | Free | Grab your fiddles, mandolins, banjos, guitars, stand-up basses, and more — play along or sit back and enjoy the music.
  • Blind Date Live | Friday, Aug. 25 | 7 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville | $22 | Hosted by matchmakers Cayla Clark and Donnie Rex Bishop, this show asks you to sit back and watch real local singles step out on stage to potentially fall in love — without seeing each others’ faces.
  • Shrek Rave | Friday, Aug. 25 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $15-$30 | Be an ogre for a night, and let loose to Shrek-themed tunes.
  • Asheville FM Vinyl Record Fair | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville | $5-$10 suggested donation, $20 VIP | Explore over 10,000 square feet of records, 45s, CDs, collectibles, and more.

Monday, Aug. 28-Thursday, Aug. 31

  • Dungeons & Dragons | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Well Played, 162 Coxe Ave. Ste. 101, Asheville | $12 | Craft cunning strategies, weave powerful spells, or perhaps charm a dragon or two at this game night.
  • Tea and Tarot: Wisdom of the Archetypes | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Dobra Tea East, 1011 Tunnel Rd., Asheville | $30 | Discover the wisdom of the archetypes in the Waite deck to answer personal questions, accompanied by a tea tasting.
  • Native Plants and More | Thursday, Aug. 31 | Times vary | M R Gardens, 441 Onteora Blvd., Asheville | Free | Make your game plan for fall planting season with native wildflowers, herbs, and groundcovers.