Saturday in Asheville: Luxury Pop-Ups, Concerts, and Nighttime Moth Adventures

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Saturday, July 19th, 2025. It is shaping up to be another beautiful summer day in Asheville, with fair skies and a warm, sunny high near 89 degrees—perfect weather for getting out and exploring what our community has to offer. Let’s kick things off with a look at what’s happening around town today. The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour continues at Tanger Asheville, running daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This unique luxury retail event not only features big-name brands and inventive dining, but also highlights local makers from the Asheville and Western North Carolina region. Plus, a portion of all sales supports hurricane recovery efforts and local charities, so you can shop with purpose while discovering something new. The pop-up runs through August 10th, so if you can’t make it today, you’ll have several more chances to visit before it wraps up. For music lovers, there’s no shortage of options. Hope Griffin takes the stage at 5:30 p.m. at 111 Resort Lane—expect soulful vocals and original tunes. Earlier in the afternoon, Waylon Hamilton will be playing live from 3 to 5 p.m.—check local listings for venue details to enjoy his classic blend of Americana and roots music. If you’re feeling crafty, head over to Skyland First Baptist Church any time from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the SONShine Crafters Craft Show. Browse handmade goods, support local artisans, and maybe find that perfect something for your home. Tonight, the Asheville Municipal Golf Course offers a quirky, family-friendly experience: from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., you can join a UV light night to attract moths and other nighttime insects—a perfect adventure for kids and curious adults alike. The local arts scene is equally vibrant, with acclaimed performances scheduled throughout the day. The adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s classic “The Screwtape Letters” promises wit and wisdom for theater-goers, and if you’re a film buff, you might want to check out reviews on the latest movies making waves at local theaters, including the summer slasher “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” which is getting folks talking for its nostalgic 90s vibes. In community updates, Asheville city planners just released an ambitious study on redeveloping Patton Avenue. The goal is to make the corridor safer and more inviting with new roundabouts, dedicated bike lanes, improved lighting, and expanded green space. All of this is slated to connect downtown more effectively, and though the full transformation is a few years off, the city has already completed major stormwater and sidewalk upgrades, making the area more accessible for everyone. On the music production side, a local recording studio that started in a basement has grown into a bustling hub for Asheville’s creative talent, bridging musicians and nonprofits, and showing how homegrown passion can shape the city’s cultural heartbeat. There are always more stories unfolding, from the opening of the Ecusta Tra This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.