Helios Warriors’ fundraiser kicks off with a group motorcycle ride on the parkway and ends with a party at Ole Shakey’s. The activities take place on Sunday, Aug. 7.
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Smart bets: Vincent Cross
Cross will play from his stripped-down solo album at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Saturday, Aug. 6.
Smart bets: Teen Bandstand series
White Horse Black Mountain hosts the teen takeover on the last Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. The next headlining act is Neesh on July 31.
Smart bets: Bob Mustin
Upcoming readings by the author are at Sylva’s City Lights Cafe on Saturday, July 30, and Battery Park Book Exchange on Saturday, Aug., 13.
Smart bets: Barbed Wire Suit
Productions of the socially charged play are at Toy Boat Community Art Space Friday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 12.
Conscious Party: An art gathering for wounded wildlife
Animal-themed artwork, wine, raffle prizes and scenic views are all part of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge’s next fundraiser, which will support the opening of a rehabilitation center. The event takes place at Addison Farms Vineyard on Saturday, Aug. 6.
Smart bets: Ellis Paul
Following his workshops on stage techniques at The Swannanoa Gathering’s Contemporary Folk Week, the prolific music maker will put his own lessons into action. Isis Restaurant and Music Hall hosts his performance on Sunday, July 31.
Smart bets: The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Now celebrating its 69th year, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands takes place at U.S. Cellular Center Thursday-Saturday, July 21-23, from 10 a.m., t0 6 p.m., and Sunday, July 24, from 10 a.m., to 5 p.m.
Smart bets: Tarocco
Playwright Nat Allister tweaked Tarocco following its 2015 debut, and now the emboldened work is set for a tour, beginning at Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday-Sunday, July 22-24.
Smart bets: Billy Jonas Band
The band’s next participatory experience takes place at White Horse Black Mountain on Sunday, July 24.
Conscious party: Magic, Mirth & Meaning
The Magic, Mirth & Meaning variety show “does act as a fundraiser for The Vanishing Wheelchair,” co-founder T.J. Shimeld says, “but the main purpose is to give an opportunity for people with disabilities to display their talents.” The next performance is scheduled for Friday, July 22, at 7 p.m.
Smart bets: Wayland
The “blues-based, melody driven, guitar crushing, hard hitting, dirty and independent,” band plays The Grey Eagle on Saturday, July 23.
Smart bets: The Big Crafty
The outdoor art fair is free to browse and takes place on Sunday, July 17.
Smart bets: Straw Man
The foursome of friends plays PULP on Sunday, July 17.
Smart bets: Kansas Bible Company
Kansas Bible Company plays a free show at Salvage Station on Saturday, July 16.
Conscious party: Stand Up for Autism
The Autism Society of North Carolina’s two-day fundraiser kicks of with a pre-party at Wild Wings Café on Friday, July 22. On the following morning, stand up paddle board racers of all skill levels are invited to complete a 3-mile course on Lake Julian.
Smart bets: Jeff Thompson Giving Trio
The Jeff Thompson Giving Trio, which draws on the additional talents of keys player Aaron Price and drummer James Kylen, plays The Grey Eagle on Saturday, Jul 16.
Conscious party: Blacklist Improv supports Our VOICE with a night of local comedy
Family Dinner Improv will make its debut on Saturday as the opening act before two traditional stand-up sets by Minori Hinds and Mallory Denae plus a headlining performance by Blacklist Improv. The Bebe Theatre hosts the event on Wednesday, July 13.
Smart bets: Purgatory Pie Press
The exhibit’s free opening reception is Asheville Bookworks on Thursday, July 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Smart bets: The Hummingbirds
The rootsy duo brings its twangy tales to 185 King St., in Brevard on Friday, July 8.
Smart bets: wellRED Comedy Tour
The trio of stand up comics cover political issues and lighter, day-to-day subject matter at New Mountain on Thursday, July 7, with shows at 7 and 9 p.m.