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.
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Come celebrate Deep River’s 33rd year of making music with our special show featuring the greatest hits of one of America’s legendary bands, who’ve also been a huge influence on us, the Eagles. Created from Linda Ronstadt’s backing band in 1971, the Eagles are famous for fusing country and rock (Take It Easy, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Witchy Woman, Desperado, Tequila Sunrise) country and disco (One Of These Nights) country and R & B (Take It To The Limit, The Long Run, I Can’t Tell You Why, Heartache Tonight, Please Come Home For Christmas) and of course, classic rock (Hotel California, Life In The Fast Lane).
Deep River’s signature sound features three women who sing all the lead and harmony vocals. The current 7-piece line-up includes Sharon Lewis on vocals and bass guitar, Sandy Howard and Nita Smith on vocals, as well as Asheville Music School instructors Alec Fehl on lead guitar and Justin Watt on drums. Peter Millis is our acoustic guitarist, and Kevin Sanders is our keyboardist.
Darko Butorac, conductor
Elinor Frey, cello
Discover the defiant (and devilish) spirit of four Classical revolutionaries. Boccherini and Haydn explore their dark sides, bringing new depth to their work. C.P.E. Bach challenges aristocratic tastes and elevates the cello to new heights, while Stravinsky resurrects the Classical style through a bold 20th-century lens.
Boccherini: Symphony No. 4, “Casa del Diavolo”
C.P.E. Bach: Cello Concerto
Stravinsky: Dumbarton Oaks
Haydn: Symphony No. 44, “Trauer”
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For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.”
With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed—it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.
Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family features beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Edelweiss.”
We’re only in it for the money.
HAHAHAHA
OK, OK…we’re just a bunch of professional musicians with pretty diverse backgrounds who decided to take on a pretty big challenge and have some fun in the process.
Now, you might ask, “Oh yeah? Professional musicians, eh? What makes you think you can play Frank’s music as well as [insert Zappa family/band member here]?”
Well, maybe you haven’t heard of us individually, but “we’re pretty good musicians” and you probably have heard of the folks on our resumes:
BB King, Mick Fleetwood, Barbara Streisand, LA Philharmonic, James Taylor, Pinetop Perkins, Arthur Barrow, Munich Philharmonic, Bryan Beller, Popa Chubby, Yo Yo Ma, Andy Summers, Madison Opera, blah blah blah….you get the idea.
As for Frank’s music, he was constantly changing things, both for his own creative choices and to adapt to the different musicians he had over the years. He also understood that his live performances were entertainment: it’s supposed to be a rock show, not a piano recital.
With all that in mind, we don’t think playing Song X from Album Y note-for-note while staring at our shoes is the proper way to go about this.
The result of that approach (combined with a lot of homework) is a show that pays respect to Zappa’s legacy, but is also new and different and dangerous and FUN, with lots of eyebrows.
Kinda like Frank.
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Included with admission
Capture that classic Christmas moment you and your children will never outgrow. Afterward, explore all that Antler Hill Village has to offer: ice cream at The Creamery, friendly animals at our Farmyard, plus Pisgah Playground, shops, restaurants, and an award-winning Winery.
Dates available:
November 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 28-30
December 6-7, 13-14, 17-24
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.”
With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed—it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.
Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family features beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Edelweiss.”
The concert features an ethereal and emotive selection of musical compositions with themes along French Impressionism, contrasts of darkness and light, hope and despair. This experience features two selections by Claude Debussy; Reverie and Clair de Lune. Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de Printemps brings the joy of a spring morning. Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique Movements II and IV, are inspired by his intense and unrequited love and despair. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique Movement II, is graceful and poetic against Movement IV, a deeply mournful lament. Concertgoers will bask in a musical journey inspired by dreams and visions.
The Hendersonville Chorale will present its Fall Concert, Seasons in Song, at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 16, at Hendersonville’s First United Methodist Church at 204 Sixth Avenue West (corner of Sixth and Church Streets). The concert is free of charge, and all members of the community are welcome. The program will include choral works by renowned contemporary composers John Rutter, Paul Carey, Gwyneth Walker, and others. Instrumentalists will provide piano, organ, string, brass, and percussion accompaniment. This is the second and final concert in the Hendersonville Chorale’s 50th Anniversary year.
Versatile musicians will present an afternoon concert inside the
Parish Hall of The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness on Sunday November 16
at 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but donations will be gratefully
accepted to further the ongoing Friends of Music & Arts; the Arts series.
Tom Eure and Amelia Osborne are a lively Carolina folk pair from the Charlotte area who
offer a melding of Celtic, Appalachian and spiritual influences. Their style fluidly changes
from one instrument to the next, swirling together fiddles, banjos, bodhran, mandolins,
guitars, and rousing vocal harmony. They’re going on ten years performing together.
Free parking and handicapped access are available. The Parish Hall is across Rutledge Drive
from the church at 1905 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock. For more information call the
church office at 828-693-9783 or visit www.stjohnflatrock.org.
At age 44, Wes Collins and his wife Anita made a pact to become writers. She started writing fiction, Wes penned his first song, and few years later they were both multi-award-winners in their fields. Wes more than makes up for lost time with songs that dig deep and go to uncertain, sometimes scary places. Come for a haunting melody and some intricate fingerpicking and stay for the wit and deep literary intelligence. There is always more to find in a Wes Collins song.
And now Wes is flanked by musical heavyweights FJ Ventre on bass and harmonies, Scott Dameron on guitars, and Barry Gray on guitar, cajon, drums and harmonies. The call themselves the Wes Collins Band, and they drive, groove, and tiptoe. Come see what we mean.
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.”
With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed—it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.
Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family features beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Edelweiss.”
NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour is coming to the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on November 16, 2025.
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Hike with a Naturalist
Watch the park transform week-by-week while you hike one of our six unique trails with a naturalist guide every Monday morning in November. Fall color lingers at the beginning of November, and as we approach Thanksgiving the forest prepares for winter.
To register for this event, please call our office at 828-625-9611 Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, or email [email protected] any time.
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Signup begins 6pm / Perform 6:30-8:30.
Everyone is welcome! Any genre…song, music, spoken word, poetry, storytelling, comedy, short films, demos, etc. Supportive listening room in an art gallery setting. Each performer gets up to 12 minutes each. All performances will be livecast.
WNC Songwriter Sessions return with Tret Fure, Old Sap and Annie Wenz. Join us for an evening of original songs in the natural acoustics and listening room atmosphere of the beautiful and historic Brandy Bar.
Hidy ho Neighbors! Another trio of wonderfilled songwriters will be sharing their lyrical and musical offerings for our November session at the coolest bar in all Hendo. Tret Fure, Old Sap, and Annie Wenz will knock the stuffing right out of your Butterball. Delicious cocktails + handcrafted songs + friendly folks = time well spent. Join us!
With hosts Annie Wenz and Todd Hoke. For information contact [email protected]
Standup Comedy Picture Show with headliner Petey Smith McDowell
Comics on the show do standup with slide show pictures to illustrate their sets. This is sure to keep you in your seats figuring out what you just looked at!
Thursday November 20, 7:30-9p in The Orange Peel’s comedy basement. PULP is a bourbon speakeasy (400+ varieties) located under the iconic stage. No food is served but we do have free snacks while they last and outside food is permitted (no drinks of any kind).
$17 tickets available at door or The Orange Peel’s website
Host is Hilliary Begley voted repeatedly Asheville’s Favorite comic in the Mountain Xpress. Film debut in the Netflix original Dumplin’ as Aunt Lucy, or “Jennifer Anniston’s fat sister,” and Austin Film Festival winning movie When We Last Spoke with Cloris Leachman, now streaming on Amazon Prime.
Feature Cloud Hudson is a comedian, lighting designer, and weather forecaster (licensed meteorologist) with a knack for finding the silver lining around every storm cloud. Their comedy blurs the lines between science and magic in a quest for collective understanding. But don’t let this intellectual spirituality fool you- Cloud uses only the most unhinged examples of the disgustingly divine to draw clouds of laughter from crowds that matter.
Plus comedians Derek Boskovich & Aaron Naylor!
For more info contact Michele at [email protected]
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Join us in Biltmore Park Town Square on Friday, November 21, 2025, for an enchanting start to your holiday season. The Town Square Tree Lighting and Holiday Market promises to be an evening of magic and wonder.
Wander through the charming holiday market filled with over 35 local artisans, farmers, and craftspeople offering unique finds that will be perfect for gift-giving and holiday gatherings. You can even take home a freshly cut, Christmas tree from a local farm. Enjoy the warm, festive ambiance, sip on a rich cup of hot cocoa and shop for one-of-a-kind treasures and gifts.
Don’t miss the highlight of the evening – gather with family and friends to countdown for the lighting of the Biltmore Park Christmas tree at 6:30 pm! Experience the holiday cheer with the community, as twinkling lights illuminate the tree. The Christmas tree and the market will be surrounded by an abundance of festivities including a special holiday story time hosted by Barnes & Noble after the tree lighting, bringing joy to all ages.
Celebrate the season with the Biltmore Park community and make it a night to remember!
Join us for a night of fabulous music for a fantastic cause. Our hurricane-relief concert series BLUE RIDGE HOLLER is coming to Asheville’s Wortham Center on Nov. 21!
Hosted by the multi-talented Josh Goforth, the concert features:
David LaMotte
Carolina Detour
Newfound Gap
Pythagoras
All proceeds will go toward our continued work rebuilding western North Carolina parks and recreational facilities destroyed by Hurricane Helene.
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge presents: Blue Ridge Holler
Sat, Nov 21 7pm
Mark your calendars for a night of fabulous music for a fantastic cause. Our hurricane-relief concert series BLUE RIDGE HOLLER is coming to Asheville’s Wortham Center on Nov. 21!
Hosted by the multi-talented Josh Goforth, the concert features:
David LaMotte
Carolina Detour
Newfound Gap
Pythagoras
All proceeds will go toward our continued work rebuilding western North Carolina parks and recreational facilities destroyed by Hurricane Helene.
WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Friday November 21, 2025
DOORS: 8pm SHOW: 8:45pm
GENRE: edm / jamtronica
TICKETS: $20 early bird ga / $23 adv. ga / $28 d.o.s. ga
Vincent Antone (full name Vincent Antone Seidl) is an American producer and recording artist based in Austin, TX. He is a multi instrumentalist; playing guitar for over 20 years, Drums for 15, and Piano and Bass for 10. He has produced music for over 8 years now and has found a passion for combining elements of Dance music with all sorts of genres. His style runs from Future Funk, Hip Hop, Future Bass, House, Trap, and everything in between. His music is boundless, you can expect the unexpected, and because of this, there is something for everyone.
Jason Leech is a keyboardist, producer, and composer based out of Louisville, KY who performs live triple keyboard flips over a variety of electronic beats. Jason has been studying, performing, and teaching music for most of his life and his approach to performing is to change the way people experience pianos and electronic music. In 2014, Jason began experimenting with his own style of music by playing the piano over his original remixes of his favorite EDM songs.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
Venue: Asheville Masonic Temple
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: please contact us for more information on accessibility
View the FAQs for this event here
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
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Tentative Program
Dancing Queen
SOS
Money, Money, Money
Voulez Vous
Bohemian Rhapsody
I Want to Break Free
Killer Queen
Waterloo
Super Trouper
Mamma Mia
Don’t Stop Me Now
We Will Rock You
We Are the Champions
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Performers
Listeso String Quartet
Something extraordinary is coming to Asheville this winter! The North Carolina Arboretum and Explore Asheville are elated to announce the arrival of Trolls: A Field Study. Visiting on their first North American excursion, these twelve interactive troll sculptures will explore the Arboretum, embarking on a curious journey to learn about humankind.
Produced by Imagine in collaboration with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these friendly and fanciful sculptures evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue as they study our small, intricate and inventive ways of life in Western North Carolina. Standing seven to nine feet tall and lovingly described by the artist as “Baby Trolls”, the creatures are crafted from materials like fallen branches, wooden pallets and twigs.
Through their observations, the trolls reveal a fresh perspective on what makes us human, sparking curiosity and laughter in visitors of all ages.
Only cost is the parking fee. No other admission fees.
Annual Passholder Exclusive: Llamapalooza
Save the drama, hang out with a llama! Spend a whimsical day hiking with these quirky, woolly companions on the 0.4-mile Great Woodland Adventure Trail. Along the way, you’ll strike a pose for fun photo ops and learn all about what makes llamas so unique. The Great Woodland Adventure is an easy trail, but please note it is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. This event is for Annual Passholder only. No additional guests please.
To register for this event, please call our office at 828-625-9611 Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, or email [email protected] any time.
Get ready for holiday magic at Ross Farm, our sweet 22-greenhouse winter wonderland!
Join us for the Holiday Farm Market on November 22, 2025 (12-4pm) presented by Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard.
~Local craft vendors (Pottery, baking, and plants!!)
~Seasonal treats with a dessert food truck AND hot dogs
~Caroling & community sing-a-long (Get ready for Last Christmas 4.0!)
~Cozy holiday vibes
Find unique gifts, support local artisans, and celebrate the season with your neighbors amidst the stunning beauty that is Ross Farm.
~Ross Farm | 91 Holbrook Rd, Candler, NC 28715
Mark your calendars – this is THE place to be for Appalachian holiday cheer!