Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!
We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!
Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.
After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!
Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!
Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.
For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!
DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE
Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!
We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!
Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.
After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!
Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!
Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.
For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!
DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE
Newsies Audition information will be coming soon!
Newsies & Anne of Green Gables will offer roles for youth and adults!
You can audition for both Newsies and Anne of Green Gables and be in both.
Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!
We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!
Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.
After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!
Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!
Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.
For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!
DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE
Newsies Audition information will be coming soon!
Newsies & Anne of Green Gables will offer roles for youth and adults!
You can audition for both Newsies and Anne of Green Gables and be in both.
Celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY and SMALL BUSINESS WEEK with a plethora of deals! Save on your favorite brands of food, treats, and more, and be entered into our giveaway for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
In honor of our 10th anniversary, we are taking 10% off some of our bestselling brands! Save on pet food, cat litter, CBD, and more! Brands include Orijen, Acana, The Honest Kitchen, Farmina, Pet Releaf, Primal & many more!
We are also running a GIVEAWAY up until the end of December! Top prizes include a pet-friendly vacation worth $500, a fancy cat tree worth $400, a $100 gift card to Patton Avenue Pet Company, and more! Both in store and online purchases will be eligible to enter!
Save 40% on select apparel from RC Pet and Rubie’s! Also take 40% off all Hanukkah products and Hugglehounds Holiday Knotties.
After spending $20 or more on cat toys, receive a free Yeowww catnip toy – choose from either a stocking or adorable mitten!
Spend $75 or more on any items, and receive a free tote bag filled with special goodies – while supplies last!
Take $10 off all advent calendars! Choose from adorable fill-it-yourself cloth calendars or a musical version from Bosco & Roxy’s.
For stocking stuffers (or calendars!), check out our 10 for $10 deal! With select products, buy any 10 for $1 each – mixing and matching encouraged!
DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE
Stop by on the first Sunday of the month 2-5pm to grab a beer, have a bite to eat and possibly meet your new best friend from Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue.
Come and let photographer Nick Levine take the perfect photo of your pup with Santa in front of our Christmas tree!
$10 for a digital photo sent directly to your email.
Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!
Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!
Santa Paws is going on tour, and he wants to take a photo with each and every one of you! Bring your dogs, your kids, and even if you’re just a kid at heart, come be a part of Photos With Santa Paws!!
To help all of his furry friends at Asheville Humane Society, Santa Paws asks that you give a minimum $5 donation (or more since it is the season of giving), and you will get to take a photo with Santa, $10 or more will get you a digital print, a Polaroid to take home and two raffle tickets, and the photos would be made available online.
Teen Ensemble is Studio 52’s all-new, audition-only class featuring the top teen creative artists in the area. This small company of pre-professional actors in 8th-12th grades will meet weekly at Flat Rock Playhouse for advanced training and rehearsals as they dive into the development of theatrical work incorporating acting, singing, and dance.
Auditions will be held BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on Wednesday, December 8, between 5 – 8 PM.
Teen Ensemble is Studio 52’s all-new, audition-only class featuring the top teen creative artists in the area. This small company of pre-professional actors in 8th-12th grades meets weekly at Flat Rock Playhouse for advanced training and rehearsals as they dive into the development of theatrical work incorporating acting, singing, and dance.
Auditions will be held by appointment only on Wednesday, December 8 between 5 – 8 PM.
Please email [email protected] with the subject line “Teen Ensemble Auditions” to reserve a 5-minute audition slot. Students must prepare 16-32 bars (approximately 1 minute) of a song. Students may sing a cappella or bring sheet music for the Studio 52 accompanist. Once your appointment time is reserved, more information will be sent regarding audition location and logistics.
Selected actors are expected to attend all classes and rehearsals. Please read about our COVID Safety Guidelines here. All students will be contacted via email by Friday, December 17 about final casting decisions.
Dates: January 24 – May 2 (14 weeks)
Days/Times: Mondays from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Grades: 8th – 12th
Location: Studio 52 at 1855 Little River Road, Flat Rock, NC, 28731
Tuition: $250*
*Full and partial need-based scholarships will be available upon application for teen ensemble members. Applications will be available after casting.
Teen Ensemble will meet the following Mondays from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Jan. 24, 31
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7
Spring Break
March 21, 28
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2 – Outdoor Performance
May 3 – Rain Date
Teen Ensemble is Studio 52’s all-new, audition-only class featuring the top teen creative artists in the area. This small company of pre-professional actors in 8th-12th grades meets weekly at Flat Rock Playhouse for advanced training and rehearsals as they dive into the development of theatrical work incorporating acting, singing, and dance.
Auditions will be held by appointment only on Wednesday, December 8 between 5 – 8 PM.
Please email [email protected] with the subject line “Teen Ensemble Auditions” to reserve a 5-minute audition slot. Students must prepare 16-32 bars (approximately 1 minute) of a song. Students may sing a cappella or bring sheet music for the Studio 52 accompanist. Once your appointment time is reserved, more information will be sent regarding audition location and logistics.
Selected actors are expected to attend all classes and rehearsals. Please read about our COVID Safety Guidelines here. All students will be contacted via email by Friday, December 17 about final casting decisions.
Decorate a dozen of your own take-home dog treats just in time for the holidays with Jackie from 3 Eggs Cakery of Asheville! Jackie will lead you through the decorating process to ensure you create some adorable treats for your pups.
This event will be in the bar. You’re welcome to bring your pups along to hangout and play while you decorate!
-Holiday photobooth designed by Picnic Pop-Up AVL
-Professional photos of pups & families for holiday cards by Hannah Krowka
-Dog & human charcuterie boxes by Urban Graze Co.
-Special treats from Botanical Bones
-Hot cocoa, coffee, & holiday puppuccinos
Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!
Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!
Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!
Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!
Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!
Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!
Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!
Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!
Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!
Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!
The Blue Ridge Humane Society Thrift Store is hosting a tribute birthday party in honor of Betty White on Friday, January 14, 9:30am-4:30pm. The event will celebrate Betty White’s advocacy for animal welfare in addition to her humor shared over the years. The festivities will include cake and trivia starting at 11am, along with Betty White’s favorite snacks available for shoppers. A special 60% off sale on pet items will celebrate White’s love for animals. Shoppers can also donate for the “Betty White Challenge,” a call to donate $5 to local animal organizations in Betty White’s honor on what would have been her 100th birthday on January 17. Donations can be accepted in the store or online at https://www.blueridgehumane.org/donate/. All proceeds directly support Blue Ridge Humane Society’s work to rescue animals and provide animal support services for pets in need.
Blue Ridge Humane Society, Inc., is a 501(c)3 animal welfare organization started in 1950 dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of life for animals in Henderson County and our neighboring communities. BRHS cares for pets awaiting adoption and in foster homes; offers low-cost vaccine clinics, animal education programs, pet training classes, and youth education and projects; coordinates community pet food assistance, emergency vet assistance, and the Spay Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP), which is a collaboration with Henderson County, the City of Hendersonville, and the Henderson County Animal Services Center.
If you believe in our cause, consider making a donation or learning how to volunteer by visiting the Blue Ridge Humane Society’s website at www.blueridgehumane.org or call (828) 692-2639.
Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!
Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!
Enjoy a $6 glass of wine and 1/2 off bottles every Wednesday night!
Come celebrate the wonderful life of Betty White with us and Mountain Pet Rescue on January 17th on what would have been her 100th birthday!
As many of you know, Betty White LOVED animals and was an avid supporter of animal rights groups, humane societies, shelters, and more.
To commemorate the love Betty had for animals and to show our love for the one and only Betty, we have teamed up with Mountain Pet Rescue for a Betty White celebration of life.
Mountain Pet Rescue will bring adoptable animals to Down Dog, along with some of their merch!
We encourage humans and animals to dress up like Betty (if you’d like)! Best Betty costume will win a $25 Down Dog gift card and a Mountain Pet Shirt.
Learn audition etiquette and techniques in this low-pressure, four-week program led by Flat Rock Playhouse’s Director of Education, Anna Kimmell. In this class, students will learn how and what material to prepare for auditions, get tips on calming anxiety and nerves, and have the opportunity to get coaching on pre-prepared songs or monologues. Whether you’re a first-time auditionee, stepping back into theatre after some time off, or adding new material to your audition repertoire, this class will get you feeling ready to put your best foot forward!
$1 off draft beers every Thursday!
Photography Contest Submission
ELIGIBILITY: Anyone with a camera who has given a home to a homeless pet!
ENTRY PERIOD: Now – February 6th. Entries submitted before or after the Entry Period will not be eligible.
WHAT TO ENTER: Blue Ridge Humane Society is committed to reducing the overpopulation of companion animals and to improve their quality of life through adoption, collaboration, and community education. For our “You Can’t Buy Love But You Can Rescue It” Photo Contest, we’d like for you to submit a photo of your rescue pet. Show us what a homeless pet’s second chance at a happily-ever-after looks like!
HOW TO ENTER: All images must be submitted following the steps on the registration form on the Blue Ridge Humane Society website. We kindly ask for a $15 donation per each photo entry. 100% of each donation will go directly to the care and services for the animals at our shelter. You may enter as many photos as you would like.
JUDGING: Photos will be judged by a panel of local community members. BRHS will notify the winners by February 11, 2022. An awards reception will be held on Thursday, February 17th at Dry Falls Brewing with the top three overall and 10 runner up photos on display.
WINNERS: All winning photos will be on display at Dry Falls Brewing starting February 17th. Prizes will be awarded for the top three with display at Dry Falls and online, with the 10 honorable mentions also on display at Dry Falls at the contest reception.
Photography Contest Submission
ELIGIBILITY: Anyone with a camera who has given a home to a homeless pet!
ENTRY PERIOD: Now – February 6th. Entries submitted before or after the Entry Period will not be eligible.
WHAT TO ENTER: Blue Ridge Humane Society is committed to reducing the overpopulation of companion animals and to improve their quality of life through adoption, collaboration, and community education. For our “You Can’t Buy Love But You Can Rescue It” Photo Contest, we’d like for you to submit a photo of your rescue pet. Show us what a homeless pet’s second chance at a happily-ever-after looks like!
HOW TO ENTER: All images must be submitted following the steps on the registration form on the Blue Ridge Humane Society website. We kindly ask for a $15 donation per each photo entry. 100% of each donation will go directly to the care and services for the animals at our shelter. You may enter as many photos as you would like.
JUDGING: Photos will be judged by a panel of local community members. BRHS will notify the winners by February 11, 2022. An awards reception will be held on Thursday, February 17th at Dry Falls Brewing with the top three overall and 10 runner up photos on display.
WINNERS: All winning photos will be on display at Dry Falls Brewing starting February 17th. Prizes will be awarded for the top three with display at Dry Falls and online, with the 10 honorable mentions also on display at Dry Falls at the contest reception.
Photography Contest Submission
ELIGIBILITY: Anyone with a camera who has given a home to a homeless pet!
ENTRY PERIOD: Now – February 6th. Entries submitted before or after the Entry Period will not be eligible.
WHAT TO ENTER: Blue Ridge Humane Society is committed to reducing the overpopulation of companion animals and to improve their quality of life through adoption, collaboration, and community education. For our “You Can’t Buy Love But You Can Rescue It” Photo Contest, we’d like for you to submit a photo of your rescue pet. Show us what a homeless pet’s second chance at a happily-ever-after looks like!
HOW TO ENTER: All images must be submitted following the steps on the registration form on the Blue Ridge Humane Society website. We kindly ask for a $15 donation per each photo entry. 100% of each donation will go directly to the care and services for the animals at our shelter. You may enter as many photos as you would like.
JUDGING: Photos will be judged by a panel of local community members. BRHS will notify the winners by February 11, 2022. An awards reception will be held on Thursday, February 17th at Dry Falls Brewing with the top three overall and 10 runner up photos on display.
WINNERS: All winning photos will be on display at Dry Falls Brewing starting February 17th. Prizes will be awarded for the top three with display at Dry Falls and online, with the 10 honorable mentions also on display at Dry Falls at the contest reception.