This Week in Asheville: Nov. 25-Dec. 1
Asheville’s wealth of live music, theater, and comedy offerings can leave concertgoers feeling overwhelmed when it comes to picking which shows to attend. But have no fear! The Asheville Stages staff is here to help with insights on the week’s most appealing options.
The Snozzberries Psychedelic Circus
Looking to bring a little more magic than a standard concert, the local psych rock quartet will host its 4th annual Psychedelic Circus a day after Thanksgiving. For previous events, they’ve brought in installation artists, dancers, muralists, and more. Expect them to go even bigger this time around. —Jonny Leather
w/ Magenta Sunshine
at Asheville Music Hall
Friday, Nov. 29
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm
[psychedelic rock, jam]
more info
Modelface Comedy x Blind Date Live Presents:
The Comedy Roast of Hurricane Helene
Victims of Hurricane Helene’s destruction are coming together to transform their pain into laughter. Who wouldn’t want to hear a comedian totally eviscerate Asheville’s greatest nemesis?! Plus it’s for a good cause: MANNA FoodBank. —JL
at Eulogy
Friday, Nov. 29
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7pm
[comedy, stand-up]
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David Wilcox
Since 2005, the local singer/songwriter has made it a point to be home for Thanksgiving and enjoy musical fellowship with longtime friends as well as friends-to-be that he just hasn’t met yet. The event has already served as a post-COVID balm in 2021 and looks to pack an additional emotional wallop this holiday as the community continues to recover post-Helene. —Edwin Arnaudin
at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Friday, Nov. 29
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[folk, americana]
more info
Christopher Paul Stelling
Although the finger-picking troubadour no longer maintains residence in Asheville, it’s always a delight when he returns to remind us why he’s one of the most engaging solo performers around. His latest release, Forgotten but Not Gone & Few and Far Between, is a sprawling double album that’s as emotionally visceral as it is ambitious.—JL
at Seeker Coffee
Saturday, Nov. 30
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
[folk, singer-songwriter]
more info
ADDITIONAL SHOWS HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Ashley Heath (Photo by Sandlin Gaither)
🎤 = comedy; 🎭 = theater
Nov. 25: The Moth’s Asheville GrandSLAM at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 26: A LEAFy Friendsgiving: A Fundraiser Concert Benefiting LEAF Global Arts at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Nov. 27: Family Avoidance, a Thanksgiving Comedy Showcase at DSSOLVR 🎤
Nov. 27: All Aboard AVL: The Last Waltz at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Nov. 27: Swanny, Crowe, & The Monk at The One Stop
Nov. 27: Ocie Elliott / William Prince at The Orange Peel
Nov. 27: Marley Carroll at Third Room
Nov. 29: Leftovers, a Post-Thanksgiving Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing 🎤
Nov. 29: Blanke State / Rhinestone Pickup Truck / Puppy Chain! at Fleetwood’s
Nov. 29: Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Nov. 29: The Asheville Mountain Boys at Highland Brewing - Taproom
Nov. 29: Ben Balmer at Jack of the Wood
Nov. 29: Dr. Bacon at Highland Brewing - Taproom
Nov. 29: Marcus White at The One Stop
Nov. 29: The Wilson Springs Hotel / Conrad Moore at The One Stop
Nov. 29: Rock N Roll Rewind at The Orange Peel
Nov. 29: All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at NC Stage Co. 🎭
Nov. 30: Melody Trucks & Friends feat. Fitzkee Brothers & Tony Tyler at Asheville Music Hall
Nov. 30: Werewolf Hours / Candy Coffins / Rod Hamdallah / EZ Shakes at Fleetwood’s
Nov. 30: Pyletribe / Andrew Thelston Band / Ashley Heath / Solvivor at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Nov. 30: Smut at Highland Brewing - Taproom
Nov. 30: The Well Drinkers at Jack of the Wood
Nov. 30: Carson Moore at The One Stop
Nov. 30: Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at The Orange Peel
Nov. 30: Queen City Rejects / The Ruff'tons / Failure 2 Conform / Blistering Dissonance at Sly Grog Lounge
Nov. 30: All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at NC Stage Co. 🎭
Dec. 1: Comedy for Community supporting WNCAP at Catawba Brewing
Dec. 1: The JLloyd Mashup: A Tribute to Paul Simon at Grey Eagle Music Hall
Dec. 1: No Games at Sierra Nevada
Dec. 1: All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at NC Stage Co. 🎭
(Christopher Paul Stelling Photo by Joshua Black Wilkins)
