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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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
New Volunteer Orientation
Nov 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Learn more about becoming a volunteer tutor and sign up for orientation by clicking here.

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Thursday, November 16, 2017
New Volunteer Orientation
Nov 16 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Learn more about becoming a volunteer tutor and sign up for orientation by clicking here.

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ESOL Tutor Training
Nov 16 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

ESOL Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the ESOL Program Director to attend training. 

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Sunday, November 19, 2017
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Nov 19 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Sunday, November 26, 2017
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Nov 26 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Adult Education Tutor Training
Nov 28 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Adult Education Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the Adult Education Program Director to attend training. 

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Thursday, November 30, 2017
ESOL Tutor Training
Nov 30 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

ESOL Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the ESOL Program Director to attend training. 

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Sunday, December 3, 2017
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Dec 3 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Adult Education Tutor Training
Dec 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Adult Education Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the Adult Education Program Director to attend training. 

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Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!

Thursday, December 7, 2017
ESOL Tutor Training
Dec 7 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

ESOL Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the ESOL Program Director to attend training. 

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Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!

a Sing-Along of Handel’s Christmas Oratorio
Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm

Asheville Symphony Chorus presents

THIRD ANNUAL

Join Us

for a Sing-Along of Handel’s Christmas Oratorio

Tickets THURSDAY

$15

Available from Chorus Members, on our website, or at the door.

December 7 7:30pm

First Presbyterian Church

40 Church Street • Asheville, NC 28801

www.AshevilleSymphonyChorus.com

An Evening with the Bernstein Family!
Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm

Join the Bernstein Family for their annual Christmas Spectacular! This is an extra-special showing of an Asheville tradition: all proceeds from the Friday, December 15 performance are going to Arts For Life.

 

This show – like all other performances in this holiday run – is expected to sell out!

The Magnetic Theatre

375 Depot Street

Asheville, NC 28801

Friday, December 8, 2017
Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!

An Evening with the Bernstein Family!
Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm

Join the Bernstein Family for their annual Christmas Spectacular! This is an extra-special showing of an Asheville tradition: all proceeds from the Friday, December 15 performance are going to Arts For Life.

 

This show – like all other performances in this holiday run – is expected to sell out!

The Magnetic Theatre

375 Depot Street

Asheville, NC 28801

In This Moment
Dec 8 @ 8:23 pm – 9:23 pm
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!

An Evening with the Bernstein Family!
Dec 9 @ 7:30 pm

Join the Bernstein Family for their annual Christmas Spectacular! This is an extra-special showing of an Asheville tradition: all proceeds from the Friday, December 15 performance are going to Arts For Life.

 

This show – like all other performances in this holiday run – is expected to sell out!

The Magnetic Theatre

375 Depot Street

Asheville, NC 28801

DROPSHOT / The Shrunken Heads / The Mercury Arcs / The Talent
Dec 9 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 10, 2017
2017 JCC Hanukkah 8K
Dec 10 @ 9:15 am

2017 JCC Hanukkah 8K

Please join us for the Asheville Jewish Community Center’s 2nd annual JCC Hanukkah 8K!  The race begins at 9:15 am on December 10 at the Asheville JCC, 236 Charlotte Street.  Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to participate.

The event is a community-wide celebration of the upcoming 8 day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. Proceeds of the JCC Hanukkah 8K will benefit Shalom Children’s Center.

Race day registration is 7-9 A.M. on Sunday morning, December 10, at the Jewish Community Center.

In conjunction with the Hanukkah 8K,  there will be a FREE kids’ race starting at 8:30 am where kids will be challenged to run 8 laps around the JCC parking lot. Those kids that raise $25 or more in pledges will receive a t-shirt.

Follow the Hanukkah 8K on Facebook for updates and exciting information about the Newest 8K of the season!

Holiday Art Market
Dec 10 @ 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Dec 10 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!

Comedy At The Rock presents Seinfeld Festivus Holiday Show
Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm
Monday, December 11, 2017
Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!

Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Adult Education Tutor Training
Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Adult Education Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the Adult Education Program Director to attend training. 

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Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!

Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!

BackPack Slam Jam
Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm