There are a lot of new movies coming out. Fortunately, we have a guide to what you should see, stream or skip this August. This month, our selections include a hilarious police spoof, a Norwegian body horror fairy tale and a heartbreaking drama from A24.
The Veterans Healing Farm will host a lunch featuring influential female soldiers next month in Flat Rock, N.C. The 2025 Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Blue Ridge Conference Hall.
Bigfoot, a beloved fixture of Marion, N.C. since the first WNC Bigfoot Festival was held in 2018, is set to receive a special honor at this year’s jamboree, which will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23.
Dave Franco and Alison Brie, who are married in real life, star together in “Together,” the new body horror film from writer-director Michael Shanks, to fun but frazzled effect. Read our review for more.
Appalachian Mountain Health is celebrating their 3rd annual health fair with free activities, food and giveaways for the whole family, from cotton candy to kids clothing.
Period Nirvana, a menstrual product store and museum, will celebrate its grand opening with a party from 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1 at 315 Haywood Road.
The oldest continuous folk festival in the United States will return to Asheville this weekend for another year of Southern Appalachian clogging, storytelling and bluegrass music.
MoveAbility, an expanded dance program for learners of all ages and abilities will fill the studio this September at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Explore Asheville and The Radical hotel are teaming up for an event geared toward the continued revitalization of the River Arts District. The 2025 Summer Social will be held from 3–6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4 at The Radical, 95 Roberts St.
Julie Miles’ new show, “MADEofTHIS,” will be shown from Sept. 26–Oct. 26 at Pink Dog Gallery, 348 Depot St., with an opening reception from 5–8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2.
