Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Saturday, March 9, 2024
Wofford Terriers vs Lafayette College
Mar 9 @ 2:00 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Sunday, March 10, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 10 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Ingles SOCON Basketball Championships
Mar 10 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

Wofford Terriers vs Lafayette College
Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm
Russell C. King Field
Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames
Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames

Monday, March 11, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 11 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Ingles SOCON Basketball Championships
Mar 11 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 12 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers
Mar 12 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers

Thursday, March 14, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 14 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers
Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers

Military Appreciation Night: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers
Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

Join the Hurricanes as we honor servicemen and women from all branches of the military and thank them for their service and commitment to our country. Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union.

Join the Hurricanes as we honor servicemen and women from all branches of the military and thank them for their service and commitment to our country. Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union.

Friday, March 15, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 15 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Toledo Walleye
Mar 15 @ 7:05 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Toledo Walleye
Toledo Walleye
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Saturday, March 16, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 16 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

17th Shamrock Run 5K/10K/Fun Run
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Asheville Catholic School

Asheville Catholic School presents the 17th Annual Shamrock Run on Saturday, March 16. The event will benefit the O’Brien and William Edward Gibbs Memorial Scholarship Fund. There are two races: a 5K and a 10K, both of which start and finish at ACS and run through the beautiful neighborhoods of North Asheville. A fun run will precede the start of the 5K and 10K. The 5K and 10K will start 15 minutes apart. The 10K will start at 8:30 AM and the 5K at 8:45 AM. The Fun Run will begin at 8:00 AM. This year’s race will be on the day before St. Patrick’s Day giving everyone a perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday. There will be great food, beer, and a DJ before and after the race.

Firefly Gathering’s Spring Equinox Mini-Fly
Mar 16 @ 4:00 pm
One World Brewing West

Celebrate the start of Spring with Firefly Gathering! Join us in the daytime for Earthskills demos, live music, and local flavors, then dance the night away with our after-hour DJ sets. Learn more and get your tickets today at www.fireflygathering.org

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Full Description:

Tickets are going fast for this community celebration! This experience shares a taste of everything that Firefly is known for: earthskills, expert instructors, live music, local flavors…and ample time to dance! With day and night-time offerings, this Mini-Fly has something for everyone.

Bring the whole family during the day for Earthskill demos with our expert instructors, and enjoy live music, a traditional Cherokee Indian dinner, and all the craft beverages that One World Brewing has to offer while you’re there (dinner and drinks available for purchase from vendors)! As the sun goes down, bust out those dancing shoes and join us for our DJ Dance Party with DJ Lakesolace from 8pm – 10pm and DJ Meticulus from 10pm – 12pm (21+ ONLY).

Our ticket options give you the flexibility to join for all or part of the event, with full event tickets starting at just $29. Join us on March 16th at One World Brewing West through the ticket link below. We can’t wait to dance in the Equinox with you!

Additional Info:

Here’s our schedule for the day:

4PM – 7PM: Earthskills Demos with Grant Adkisson, Josh Barnwell, Jessica Kaufman, Tyler Lavenburg and Luke McLaughlin.
5PM – 8:30PM: Traditional Cherokee Indian Dinner (available for purchase at the event; sliding scale $20-40)
6:30PM – 8PM: Live Music Set with Auram
8PM – 12AM: DJ Dance Party (21+ only)

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Toledo Walleye
Mar 16 @ 7:05 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Toledo Walleye
Toledo Walleye
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Sunday, March 17, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 17 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

UNC Asheville Annual Pi-Day Fun-Run
Mar 17 @ 3:14 pm – 5:00 pm
Carrier Park

Celebrate Pi Day at UNC Asheville’s annual fun-run on March 17, starting at 3:14 p.m. sharp. Whether you prefer to run, walk, skip, or trot the 3.14-mile distance, come take part in honoring the mathematical marvel that is Pi at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd Asheville, NC 28806.

This event is open to all members of the public, with a registration fee of $10 for students and $20 for all other participants. Beginning and concluding at the Picnic Shelter in Carrier Park, participants will be greeted with delicious Pi(e) at the finish line!

All proceeds from the event will support the Asheville Initiative for Math at UNC Asheville, including the Marvelous Math Club. The Marvelous Math Club uses math as a catalyst to build leadership skills, create community, and provide a space where elementary school students can grow academically and socially. Join us for a day of fun and meaningful support for math education in our community!


Accessibility

UNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event, please contact the Event Organizer (see below). Advance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs.

Visitor Parking

Visitors may park in faculty/staff and All Permit lots from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and on weekends, holidays, and campus breaks. Visitors are not permitted to park in resident student lots at any time.
Prior to 5pm, any visitor (regardless of their reason for visit) need to adhere to the current practices listed on the parking website. Get your visitor parking permit here

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
FREE Chamber Challenge Trainings
Mar 19 @ 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
YMCA of Western North Carolina
with YMCA Begin Tuesday, March 19th
Join us for Chamber Challenge training designed for ALL fitness levels with YMCA Personal Trainer Suzanne Ion beginning next Tuesday, March 19th!

These free sessions will be held Tuesdays at 5:30 PM through April 23rd at the Asheville Chamber (36 Montford Avenue). The last session will be a preview run/walk of the actual Chamber Challenge 5k course beginning at the Chamber, winding through historic Montford and finishing in the parking lot once again.

These training sessions are open to anyone – whether you’ve registered to participate in the event or not! We recommend you bring your own water bottle. The doors to the Visitor Center will be open 5:00 – 5:30 PM on training days so you can come in to get water and/or use the restroom! Meet in the parking lot in front of the building.

Thank you to our Training Partner – the YMCA of Western North Carolina!

Our trainer for the second consecutive year is Suzanne Ion, a sixth generation native of Hawaii who grew up on the island of Maui and in the north Georgia mountains. Whether this is your first 5k or your 500th, you’ll be in good hands with Suzanne. No stranger to health challenges, she lost over 70 lbs. after a debilitating illness with a commitment to interval cross training and a determination to teach again. Her motto is “Someday I will not be able to do this. Today is not that day.”

She was the only girl on an all-boys soccer team, ran track in high school, and was a basketball cheerleader and member of the drill team/dance corps in high school and college.

Suzanne has Three Star Elite Instructor status for spinning and has continued her fitness education with group exercise certifications through AFFA, ACE, TRX, Silver Sneakers, Mat Pilates, and Tabata Boot Camp. An active participant in 5k’s, 10k’s, half and full marathons, she achieved a Top 20 overall women’s finish at the Lake Tahoe marathon. Whether it’s scuba diving, kayaking, sup, hiking, or glacier climbs, Suzanne is always ready for a challenge.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Asheville Fringe Arts + Festival Pre-view party
Mar 20 @ 6:00 pm
Citizen Vinyl



Come out to this beautiful Art Moderne building in the heart of Downtown Asheville to get a taste of upcoming shows with little fringey teasers. Meet artists in person. Pick up a Fringe guide.

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Mar 21 all-day
Asheville Area- various locations
THURSDAY MARCH 21
The BeBe Theatre
20 Commerce St | Downtown
LEAF Global Arts
19 Eagle St. Ste 120 | Downtown
Citizen Vinyl
14 O’Henry Ave | Downtown
Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd | West Asheville
One World West
520 Haywood Rd | West Ashevile
Art Garden
191 Lyman St #316 | River Arts District
Cloud Room (Wedge)
5 Foundy St Ste 10 | River Arts District
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 21 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Friday, March 22, 2024
22nd Asheville Fringe ART Festival
Mar 22 all-day
Asheville Area
FRIDAY MARCH 22
The BeBe Theatre
20 Commerce St | Downtown
LEAF Global Arts
19 Eagle St. Ste 120 | Downtown
Noir Collective
39 S Market St | Downtown
Non-traditional Venues
76 Biltmore Ave | 17 Foundy St
FRIDAY MARCH 22
Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd | West Asheville
Fleetwood’s
496 Haywood Rd | West Asheville
One World West
520 Haywood Rd | West Ashevile
Art Garden
191 Lyman St #316 | River Arts District
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 22 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Wofford Terriers vs The Citadel
Mar 22 @ 5:30 pm
Russell C. King Field
Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball
Saturday, March 23, 2024
22nd Asheville Fringe ART Festival
Mar 23 all-day
Asheville Area- various locations
SATURDAY MARCH 23
The BeBe Theatre
20 Commerce St | Downtown
Argot Room
717 Haywood Rd | West Asheville
Citizen Vinyl
14 O’Henry Ave | Downtown
Non-traditional Venues
76 Biltmore Ave | 17 Foundy St
SATURDAY MARCH 23
Story Parlor
227 Haywood Rd | West Asheville
LEAF Global Arts
19 Eagle St. Ste 120 | Downtown
Art Garden
191 Lyman St #316 | River Arts District
Cloud Room (Wedge)
5 Foundy St Ste 10 | River Arts District
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 23 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center