Led by a trio of funk legends, the all-star ensemble plays Salvage Station on Aug. 17.
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Led by a trio of funk legends, the all-star ensemble plays Salvage Station on Aug. 17.
The Alabama Shakes frontwoman discusses her immense personal growth while crafting her solo debut, “Jaime.”
**UPDATE: EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED** The revered standups tape a comedy special at The Mothlight on Aug. 17.
The folk-foward Asheville ensemble plays an album release show at Isis on Aug. 16.
Asheville-based artist Julie Armbruster’s new show debuts Aug. 16 at Horse and Hero.
New Belgium releases an N.C. State-themed lager, Burning Can returns to Oskar Blues’ Reeb Ranch and more local beer news.
The Brooklyn-based stage magician performs at The Odditorium on Aug. 11.
Asheville artist Elizabeth Albright’s solo show opens Aug. 9 at ZaPow Gallery.
The Athens, Ga. hip-hop artist plays The Mothlight on Aug. 9.
The Asheville/Houston-based indie/noise rockers make their “local” debut Aug. 9 at Fleetwood’s
Asheville-based filmmaker Emma Keehan enjoys festival success while two actors with local ties appear in Quentin Tarantino’s new movie.
The eclectic Nashville-based musician brings her band to Isis on Aug. 4.
The fundraiser for Haywood Street Congregation’s fresco takes place Aug. 4 at Diana Wortham Theatre.
**UPDATED AUG. 2** Sweeten Creek, Catawba and Burial release fruit-forward small batches and more local beer news.
The local multifaceted entertainer’s next pro wrestling match takes place Aug. 3 at the Fairview Community Center.
The 47th annual showcase returns to Biltmore Village on Aug. 3-4.
Amy Williams performs Cage’s “prepared piano masterwork” on Aug. 1 at BMCM+AC.
**UPDATE: Llama appearance postponed, movie will take place as scheduled.** Asheville Brewing hosts a party with llamas and a llama-starring film, while Silent Sundays return to the Grail.
The Brooklyn-based afro-funk group stops by The Mothlight on July 31.
The singer-songwriter and guitarist plays White Horse Black Mountain on July 31.