PAPERHAND PUPPET PROJECT PRESENTS
THE WILD WISDOM OF THE WORLD
Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s 26th annual production, “Wild Wisdom of the World,” brings giant puppets, masks, stilts, shadows, and glowing creatures to life with original live music. A fantastical menagerie of beasts and characters roams the stage and the audience, delighting all ages with a story about belonging to the living Earth and finding the courage and creativity to face what’s ahead.
DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE | 21 Restaurant Ct, Asheville, NC 28805
Friday, November 6th | 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 7th | 3PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 8th | 3 PM
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KNUCKLE DEEP
BBQ FEST
Asheville’s Backyard BBQ Cook-off fires up at Wedge Brewery. Guests can sample smoky, slow-cooked creations from local pitmasters competing across five categories: chicken, ribs, pork butt, brisket, and freestyle. A $25 donation for adults and $15 for kids covers the tasting, with every dollar supporting Holiday Wishes for Foster Care and Helene recovery efforts for the local businesses that have supported the community.
WEDGE BREWERY | 5 Foundy Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, Nov. 7th & Sunday, Nov. 8th
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STOUT BOUT
Festival 2026
Stout Bout 2026 is coming to Hi-Wire Brewing’s River Arts District Campus in Asheville. This annual stout festival and blind tasting competition brings 15 to 20 standout breweries together for one dark, decadent showdown, with a twist: every pour is anonymous. With no names, no labels, and no hype, guests sample the mystery lineup, vote for their favorites, and help crown the winners. Once voting closes, the breweries behind the stouts are revealed
HI-WIRE BREWING | 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, November 7th | 1 PM - 6 PM
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LARRY KEEL & JON STICKLEY
Larry Keel & Jon Stickley bring their acoustic guitar duo to Asheville. Two of today’s finest flatpickers trade rhythm and lead in an intimate, jam-flavored conversation of bluegrass, roots, and jazz.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show.
ASHEVILLE MUSIC HALL | 95 Roberts St, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, November 7th | 8 PM
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WEAVERVILLE ART SAFARI
STUDIO TOUR
The Weaverville Art Safari invites you to explore one of the Asheville area’s original studio tours. This free, self-guided event lets visitors step inside artists’ working spaces to see handmade pottery, glass, jewelry, furniture, painting, photography, sculpture, fiber art, and more, right where it’s created.
Visit the link below to view the studio map!
WEAVERVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA | Various Locations
Saturday, Nov. 7th & Sunday, Nov. 8th | 10 AM - 5 PM
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BOUNTY & SALE
MARKET SUPPORT - ROCK HILL
Bounty & Soul is a community nonprofit working to make fresh, nutritious food and wellness education available to everyone. The organization supports local growers through its Farmers Alliance program, offers culturally aligned services for the region’s Latinx community, and is building a future where all neighbors can eat well and thrive. Volunteers help run a welcoming, organized market by handing out items, guiding participants on quantities, keeping displays neat and safe, and carrying items to vehicles when needed.
Visit the link below to learn more and to sign up to volunteer!
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ASHEVILLE
HOUSING FAIR
The Asheville Housing Fair puts local housing help all under one roof. This free community event, hosted by Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS®, lets renters, homeowners, buyers, and landlords chat one-on-one with lenders, nonprofits, and real estate pros, no appointment needed. Visitors can also pick up the 2026 Affordable Housing Guide and learn about down payment help, homebuyer classes, repair assistance, and Helene recovery resources.
LAND OF SKY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | 21 Restaurant Ct, Asheville, NC 28805
Saturday, November 7th | 11 AM - 2 PM
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