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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Monday, October 5, 2020
19th Annual Manna FoodBank’s Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
 DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore
Today in Western North Carolina, 1 in 6 people and 1 in 4 children are facing an empty bowl.
You can help fill it.
MANNA FoodBank’s annual Empty Bowls event is a unique and memorable celebration of community, art, and collaboration, bringing awareness to the very real problem of hunger across Western North Carolina.
2020 Empty Bowls Reimagined
With the health and safety of our guests, volunteers, and staff in mind, we’re excited to announce that Empty Bowls To-Go will take place as a Drive Thru. You’re invited to purchase a $40 ticket for an Empty Bowls package that includes:
  • A handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, artisan pottery bowl made by a local WNC potter
  • A bag of locally-sourced dried soup mix to make at home
  • Exclusive recipe cards featuring favorite soups, stews, and chowders from some of Asheville’s most beloved chefs
  • Some other fun MANNA surprises
And don’t for get the kids! For just $10, you can add a ticket that will provide your favorite little one a unique, handcrafted kids bowl + custom MANNA coloring pages.
As a ticket holder, you will pick up your Empty Bowls package via Drive Thru  on Monday, October 5, without even having to leave your car.
Monday, October 19, 2020
4th Annual Drums & Dragons Dragon Boat Race Fundraiser Goes Virtual!
Oct 19 all-day
Online

Funds raised during this year’s Drums & Dragons will allow Blue Ridge Health to greatly improve medical treatment options for low-income families, help The Community Table prevent families in Jackson County from going to bed hungry, and allow developmentally challenged adults to thrive with the help of caring Staff of the Irene Wortham Center. Your generosity will also help St. Gerard House improve their capacity to serve children with autism, allow caregivers respite while their family members attend MountainCare’s Adult Day services, and provide low-cost temporary housing at the Rathbun House, the only Hospitality House in the region, for non-Buncombe area residents whose families are undergoing medical treatment in nearby hospitals. Please join us and donate if you can!

Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Second Annual Crush Cancer Golf Tournament
Oct 20 @ 8:00 am
Broadmoor Golf
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Take a Woolworth Walk on the Wild Side/Appalachian Wild Art Display
Oct 28 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Woolworth Walk

Image may contain: outdoor, text that says 'Takea on the Wild Side! WOOLWORTH WALK An Art Show and Sale to Benefit APPALACHIAN WILDLIFE WOO LWORTH CO. JeffPitmanArt.com OCTOBER 1-31 25 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville Monday Saturday: 11am- 6pm Sunday: 11am 5pm'

Yet another reason to love fall in WNC! The front window display of Woolworth Walk will come alive with wildlife as imagined by 17 local artists. Mark your calendars and visit Woolworth Walk in October to purchase your favorite, these works are sure to sell out fast! Not only will you go home with a beautiful piece of art, but you will be supporting the wild ones and the mission of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge!

Thursday, October 29, 2020
Take a Woolworth Walk on the Wild Side/Appalachian Wild Art Display
Oct 29 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Woolworth Walk

Image may contain: outdoor, text that says 'Takea on the Wild Side! WOOLWORTH WALK An Art Show and Sale to Benefit APPALACHIAN WILDLIFE WOO LWORTH CO. JeffPitmanArt.com OCTOBER 1-31 25 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville Monday Saturday: 11am- 6pm Sunday: 11am 5pm'

Yet another reason to love fall in WNC! The front window display of Woolworth Walk will come alive with wildlife as imagined by 17 local artists. Mark your calendars and visit Woolworth Walk in October to purchase your favorite, these works are sure to sell out fast! Not only will you go home with a beautiful piece of art, but you will be supporting the wild ones and the mission of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge!

Friday, October 30, 2020
Take a Woolworth Walk on the Wild Side/Appalachian Wild Art Display
Oct 30 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Woolworth Walk

Image may contain: outdoor, text that says 'Takea on the Wild Side! WOOLWORTH WALK An Art Show and Sale to Benefit APPALACHIAN WILDLIFE WOO LWORTH CO. JeffPitmanArt.com OCTOBER 1-31 25 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville Monday Saturday: 11am- 6pm Sunday: 11am 5pm'

Yet another reason to love fall in WNC! The front window display of Woolworth Walk will come alive with wildlife as imagined by 17 local artists. Mark your calendars and visit Woolworth Walk in October to purchase your favorite, these works are sure to sell out fast! Not only will you go home with a beautiful piece of art, but you will be supporting the wild ones and the mission of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge!

Socially Distanced Trick-or-Treating
Oct 30 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing Event Space

Image may contain: sky, text that says 'Socially Distanced Trick Or Treat atHi-Wire aiBewing Brewing'

We are teaming up with Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County to host a safe and socially-distanced trick-or-treating event for friends and families alike!

We are creating a maze of tables (minimally 6ft apart) for trick-or-treaters to follow stopping at each table to collect a special Halloween treat from volunteers at the Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County.

Check-out the details below:
– Fun Halloween music and decorations throughout the building
– Admission is $10
– Admission gets you (1) Beer Token and up to 6 entries in your group (i.e. 1 Adult & 5 Kids, etc.)
– A special treat for each person in your group at each station
– Only 15 groups allowed per 30-minute session to allow proper social distancing

***All ticket proceeds go directly to the Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County***

Saturday, October 31, 2020
Take a Woolworth Walk on the Wild Side/Appalachian Wild Art Display
Oct 31 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Woolworth Walk

Image may contain: outdoor, text that says 'Takea on the Wild Side! WOOLWORTH WALK An Art Show and Sale to Benefit APPALACHIAN WILDLIFE WOO LWORTH CO. JeffPitmanArt.com OCTOBER 1-31 25 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville Monday Saturday: 11am- 6pm Sunday: 11am 5pm'

Yet another reason to love fall in WNC! The front window display of Woolworth Walk will come alive with wildlife as imagined by 17 local artists. Mark your calendars and visit Woolworth Walk in October to purchase your favorite, these works are sure to sell out fast! Not only will you go home with a beautiful piece of art, but you will be supporting the wild ones and the mission of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge!

Howl-O-Ween Costume Party Benefitting Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue
Oct 31 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Aloft Asheville

Image may contain: flower, text that says 'HOWL O-WEENS DOG COSTUME CONTEST DJ MOLLY PARTI AWESOME PRIZES A loft Asheville and Char ie's Angels Animal Rescue invite you and your four-legged friend to join us for this year's Howl-O-Ween, -Ween, dog-centric costume party benefiting Charlie'sAngels Rescue. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST 3PM-7PM Splash the outdoor pool deck at Aloft Asheville aloft (wd charlie's angels RESCUEO A.'

https://www.facebook.com/events/358787162213411/

Monday, November 2, 2020
Fuji Camera Users Group Online
Nov 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join Spartan Photo Center and a Fujifilm Technical Representative for an unveiling of the new Fuji X-S10 camera and discussion and question and answers on Fujifilm digital cameras and lenses. Runs about an hour, not counting the Q & A.

The Zoom meeting link is https://fujifilm.zoom.us/j/96658468564?pwd=SGVZZnlYUWt4VHZsVWZKSTJ3OU5yZz09.

Tuesday, November 3, 2020
10 Tips for Better Landscape Photography with David Akoubian
Nov 3 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Spartan Photo Center

Whether you are picking up a camera for the first time or have been doing photography for many years, there is always that one tip that will help you to improve. Join Professional Photographer, and Tamron Image Master, David Akoubian, as he shares his “10 tips to Improve your Landscape and Travel Photography”. David has been photographing for over 40 years and has made most every mistake that can be made, but he has also learned how to avoid making those mistakes repeatedly. David will share tips such as knowing your camera, creating good exposures, how to compose beautiful landscapes and capturing the mood of the places you travel to. David will set out to educate and inspire you in this quick paced 2-hour lecture that will leave you ready to go out and start capturing amazing images yourself.

Thursday, November 5, 2020
Cash 4 Cameras @ Spartan Photo Center
Nov 5 all-day
Spartan Photo Center

SpartanPhotoCenter’s annual Trade in & Trade Up event. We will have @usedphotopro buying unwanted and old camera gear. Clean out your drawers and closets now! Bring it all in for a quote, get cash or trade it in on something new! #TRADEINTRADEUP or #BUYUSED gear while you are here, there will be specials on new and used gear all weekend! Brands include: Sony, Azden, Rode, Canon, Tamron, Sigma, Olympus, Fuji and more… Get #Cash4Cameras. Register to win a FREE camera sensor cleaning during the event. Face mask and social distance required.

Friday, November 6, 2020
Cash 4 Cameras @ Spartan Photo Center
Nov 6 all-day
Spartan Photo Center

SpartanPhotoCenter’s annual Trade in & Trade Up event. We will have @usedphotopro buying unwanted and old camera gear. Clean out your drawers and closets now! Bring it all in for a quote, get cash or trade it in on something new! #TRADEINTRADEUP or #BUYUSED gear while you are here, there will be specials on new and used gear all weekend! Brands include: Sony, Azden, Rode, Canon, Tamron, Sigma, Olympus, Fuji and more… Get #Cash4Cameras. Register to win a FREE camera sensor cleaning during the event. Face mask and social distance required.

Clean Your Camera at Spartan Photo Center
Nov 6 all-day
Spartan Photo Center

Stop in Spartan Photo Center for a professional Sensor Cleaning by a repair technician on November 6th and 7th. Camera/Lens Micro adjustments will also be available while you wait. Limit of 25 cleanings a day.

Saturday, November 7, 2020
Cash 4 Cameras @ Spartan Photo Center
Nov 7 all-day
Spartan Photo Center

SpartanPhotoCenter’s annual Trade in & Trade Up event. We will have @usedphotopro buying unwanted and old camera gear. Clean out your drawers and closets now! Bring it all in for a quote, get cash or trade it in on something new! #TRADEINTRADEUP or #BUYUSED gear while you are here, there will be specials on new and used gear all weekend! Brands include: Sony, Azden, Rode, Canon, Tamron, Sigma, Olympus, Fuji and more… Get #Cash4Cameras. Register to win a FREE camera sensor cleaning during the event. Face mask and social distance required.

Clean Your Camera at Spartan Photo Center
Nov 7 all-day
Spartan Photo Center

Stop in Spartan Photo Center for a professional Sensor Cleaning by a repair technician on November 6th and 7th. Camera/Lens Micro adjustments will also be available while you wait. Limit of 25 cleanings a day.

2020 Smoky Mountain Toy Run Drop Off
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kearfott Corp.
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Haircuts and Beer for a Good Cause!!
Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope

Fresh Air Haircuts generously provided by Local Barber on Tap! All proceed (cost of cuts plus tips) will be donated to OpenDoors of Asheville. Catawba will donate an additional $1 for every flagship beer sold for the day!
Walk Up style… No appointments necessary!
Friday, December 18, 2020
Asheville Proper’s Cookies for Charity
Dec 18 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Asheville Proper

Sweeten up this holiday season and give back with Asheville Proper’s Cookies for Charity kits launching on National Cookie Day, December 4 and running through Friday, December 18. The decorating kit includes four cookies, three icing bags and sprinkles all prepared by Asheville Proper’s pastry chef, Hilary Lamont, and is available for a $10 donation. All proceeds will go to Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, a non-profit organization addressing poverty, hunger, homelessness and access to health care for the under-served in Buncombe County.

Cookies for Charity kits will be available during regular dinner reservations or can be pre-ordered by emailing the restaurant at [email protected] with your name, phone number, number of kits you’d like to purchase and date and time for pick-up. The kits will be available to pick-up in the restaurant Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Weekly Drum Lessons
Jan 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Skinny Beats Sound Shop

Billy Zanski teaches a fun approach to finding your inner rhythm. Drums are provided. No experience required. Walk-ins welcome, reservations preferred. Private Lessons, special events, team building, and drum circles are also available. Please call or email to inquire.

Saturday, January 30, 2021
Farm Dreams Workshop
Jan 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Virtual

Dreaming of starting your own farm? Farm Dreams is an entry-level, day-long workshop designed to help people who are seeking practical, common-sense information on sustainable farming and how to move forward. This is a great workshop to attend if you are in the exploratory stages of starting a farm.

In this one-day, exploratory workshop participants will…
Learn about sustainable farming careers in Western North Carolina.
Discover and assess your resources, skills and farming intentions.
Begin to develop an educational plan toward farming.
Connect with regional training opportunities and support networks.
Prioritize your next steps toward your farming goals.
Hear from experienced farmers running successful farms in WNC.

Register here/links to tickets: www.organicgrowersschool.org/farmers/farm-dreams

Friday, February 5, 2021
[Watch-TV] Juventus vs Inter Milan Coppa Italia Semi Fina Live Stream Online TV Channel 2021
Feb 5 – Feb 6 all-day
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The Travelling Pilsburys’ Benefit for Asheville Guitar Bar
Feb 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Isis Music Hall

Come out for a night of fun music with a local band that has been performing for many months outside at the Asheville Guitar Bar in the River Arts District. As the winter weather prevents outside shows and the Guitar Bar is not able to hold any indoor concerts IMH has offered the space in our larger room to host the show.
Mark Goldthwaite, Brad Hodge, Greg Hodge, Dave Wendelin, and Joe Daugherty, 5 of the Asheville Guitar Bar’s locally infamous singer/songwriters, are “The Travelling Pilsburys”. Their easy listening style showcases brilliant vocal harmonies and beautiful, original songwriting. Brotherly ribbing and storytelling keep the evenings’ entertainment light and fun. They seriously can’t help but think themselves funny! It’s not true that they’re only in it for the dough!! This is an incredibly entertaining variety show of easy listening and comic relief.
Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.
Here’s the scoop on our Fall and Winter Concerts!!
Things are going to be a little different due to the “new norm” / COVID19 regulations. So we ask that y’all just bear with us!!
Unlike our previous concerts, these will be a dinner and a concert format – We have to follow strict distancing rules right now until things return to normal.
There will be tables throughout the music hall and on the balcony – these tables will be specifically spaced to meet distancing regulations.
These tables will be the ONLY seating.
The tables are available for DINING only – unfortunately with the limited seating we can not offer tables to those that are only enjoying a beverage. Seating is limited so we recommend calling and making dinner
Our same delicious food will be back on the menu in a more limited selection until we can get things up and running steadily again.
We hope that you understand and support these changes as we all are working through how to navigate these times!! We’re so excited to back open for live music and to see some familiar faces!!
Please give a call with any other questions or to reserve a table!! 828-575-2737
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Medicare Educational Webinar
Feb 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Online Webinar

Join our Free Medicare Educational Webinar – How Medicare works – Part A,B,C and Prescription Part D, Medigap, Medicare Advantage. Learn, Take Notes, Ask Questions. We are here to help! Call us at 704-448-9997 for more information or register online.

Saturday, February 20, 2021
Farm Dreams Workshop
Feb 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Virtual

Dreaming of starting your own farm? Farm Dreams is an entry-level, day-long workshop designed to help people who are seeking practical, common-sense information on sustainable farming and how to move forward. This is a great workshop to attend if you are in the exploratory stages of starting a farm.

In this one-day, exploratory workshop participants will…
Learn about sustainable farming careers in Western North Carolina.
Discover and assess your resources, skills and farming intentions.
Begin to develop an educational plan toward farming.
Connect with regional training opportunities and support networks.
Prioritize your next steps toward your farming goals.
Hear from experienced farmers running successful farms in WNC.

Register here/links to tickets: www.organicgrowersschool.org/farmers/farm-dreams

Sunday, February 21, 2021
Oyster Roast Benefit for Our Voice at Catawba Brewing
Feb 21 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company – South Slope

“Join Catawba Brewing Company – South Slope and Jettie Raes for a ticketed Oyster Roast benefitting Our Voice!!

WHEN: February 21st 2-5pm. Drop in any time between those hours to enjoy your oysters and beer!

WHERE: Catawba Brewing Company’s Spacious outdoor area with tents and socially distanced picnic tables! 32 Banks Avenue!

WHAT’S INCLUDED: For $65 your ticket will include 2 dozen oysters perfectly steamed by the Jetties Raes team, cocktail sauce, saltines, hot sauce, lemons and 2 beer tokens redeemable for any beer or glass of wine you’d like! Oysters can also be purchased a la carte if 2 dozen is not enough for you!

BENEFITS: Half of the proceeds will be donated to Our Voice, a non-profit crisis intervention and prevention agency which serves victims of sexual violence, age 13 through adult, in Buncombe County. 24-hour crisis line is 828.255.7576 or text Voice or Voz to 85511.

Tickets must be purchased in advance!

Masks are required at this event. We cannot seat more than 6 people at one table.

Let’s get shucking!!”

Saturday, February 27, 2021
ASAP’s 2021 Virtual Business of Farming Conference
Feb 27 all-day
Virtual

ASAP’s annual Business of Farming Conference, held virtually in 2021, brings together professional and aspiring farmers from across the Southeast to network and share resources to build viable farm businesses. Farmers will learn about marketing, business planning, branding, and management from regional experts and innovative peers. Within the virtual format, attendees will have the opportunity to meet, connect, and form supportive relationships. The popular Grower-Buyer Meeting, a chance for farmers to meet directly with grocers, distributors, and chefs to discuss sourcing, will return in virtual form as well. The conference is designed for beginning and established farmers as well as those seriously considering farming as a profession. Find out more at asapconnections.org/events/business-of-farming-conference.

Homestead Dreams: Design & Plan for Living on Your Land
Feb 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
ONLINE

Homestead Dreams is an entry level, exploratory workshop designed to help you incorporate small-scale, self-sufficiency and sustainability into all aspects of your life.

This workshop will be held ONLINE. Register on our website: https://organicgrowersschool.org/gardeners/homestead-dreams/

Regardless of whether you own or rent a home, or live in a rural or urban setting, you can move towards more self-reliance NOW!

Excellent for those in the exploratory stages of getting started with a land-based life. We cover common sense, relevant information to help maximize your independence, increase your connection to community, place, and self, and plan out your dreams for the next 1 to 5 years.

Appropriate for those who are incorporating agriculture, renewable energy, green building, land planning, hand-made products, and land-based living of all kinds. Includes a panel of local homesteaders and a regional expert on soil, climate, rainfall, typography, vegetation, wind, and how that affects and determines life, farming, and building in our region.

Taught by Lee Warren & Brandon Greenstein.

Lee Warren is the co-founder, designer, and builder, of an off-grid, sustainably-built CoHousing Neighborhood at Earthaven Ecovillage; founder and manager of Imani Farm, 5-acre pasture-based cooperative farm; and managing partner of SOIL, School of Integrated Living, which teaches organic food production, regenerative systems, and community living. Lee is also an herbalist, writer, teacher, and food activist, with an avid interest in rural wisdom, sustainable economics, and empowered self-reliance.

Brandon is the Home-Grower Program Director for OGS, developing new initiatives to provide services to home-growers. His background is in Renewable Systems, Earth Works, Energy, Water, Homesteading, Permaculture. He offers consulting, design, and technical services for the creation of low impact and energy conserving systems through his company, Integrated Ecological Solutions.

Friday, March 26, 2021
Blacksmithing & Brews
Mar 26 @ 1:30 pm
Earthshine Lodge

Learn the basics of blacksmithing, forge a basic knife and enjoy local beer with mountaintop views! Ages 13+

Sunset Yoga on the Farm
Mar 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Root Cause Farm

Bounty & Soul, Root Cause Farm, & Asheville Wellness Tours

An outdoor class benefitting Bounty & Soul’s “Produce to the People” initiative + Root Cause Farm.

Let’s flow together on the farm through the golden hour as the sun goes down, welcoming in the beginning of Spring. An opportunity to unplug, unwind, and reconnect…for a great cause!

A special opportunity to practice on land where strong, knowledgeable and empathetic communities are created by growing and sharing fresh, organic food. A place where people from all divides can work together for a common goal, to eliminate food insecurity. A safe place where all are welcome and where root causes of hunger are brought to light.

 

  • 1 hour flow class in the garden – appropriate for all levels
  • 100% of proceeds support Bounty & Soul and Root Cause Farm