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, November 3, 2018
Draw Down
Nov 3 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
North Henderson High School

The Draw Down is this Saturday November 3rd make sure to get your ticket! #knightnation

https://www.facebook.com/events/606317966451442/

Harvest Dinner
Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Children & Family Resource Center

18th Annual Harvest Dinner, a fun event where guests enjoy touching client testimonies, a delicious meal, and a wonderful silent auction all to benefit the programs of the Children & Family Resource Center.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1916965105086452/

Kirkland & Watkins Trio at The Loft
Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Loft Cafe & Pub

We’re back! Kirkland & Watkins is a Hendersonville, NC based trio composed of two guitars and three voices. We cover a wide variety of songs from the 60’s forward…come enjoy the fun at The Loft from 6-9 p.m. The Loft is a fun place with good food & good people.

No cover. Hope to see you there! (Please “Like” our FB page to keep track of upcoming gigs.)

https://www.facebook.com/events/302237023703504/

Vintage Tree Painting Party
Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fired Up Creative Lounge

(ASHEVILLE STUDIO)
These popular, vintage trees sell out fast, so order your’s today! They make great, one of a kind pieces to pass down for generations to come.
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All trees come with a light kit, colorful plastic mini lights, and yellow star tree topper. You must order a tree to attend the painting party! (Purchase of a tree also includes Tree Party ticket!)
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An evening of fun, Christmas music, snacks and of course painting! Painting Party is November 3rd, from 6-9 pm. If you would like to order a tree but cannot attend the party, you can come in to paint your tree with a reservation for the date and time you choose (depending upon availability). Please note on your ticket if you have a group that would like to be seated together.
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Special pricing not valid with other offers or discounts, the cost of the tree includes all painting and firing. Call Linda or Cassidy at the Asheville store (828-253-8181) with any questions.

https://www.facebook.com/events/927216144148696/

West End Bakery Pizza FEAST Fundraiser
Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
West End Bakery

Pizza FEAST Fundraiser
Tickets $25 – Kids under 12 are free
On Saturday November 3rd 6-8:30pm West End Bakery and Café in West Asheville will host Pizza FEAST – raising funds for the FEAST program and Bountiful Cities.
West End Bakery will roll out a variety of pizzas on their artisan pizza dough. They will also sample some of their new artisan sourdough breads. Vegetarian and Vegan options will be provided as well as West End signature salads and desserts.
Hi-wire Brewing and Birds Fly South Ale Project are donating beer and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available.
Live music performed by the amazing and lively Afrocan Duo will feature the guitar and drum music of Agya Boakye-Boaten and Djer Zunguze.
Ticket price includes food, beverages, and entertainment. Tickets are $25 per person and kids 12 and under can attend for free. Tickets are available in advance

https://www.facebook.com/events/506951999821298/

Meet Your Higher Self Workshop
Nov 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Asheville Raven & Crone

Our culture doesn’t teach you how to be in touch with the deeper parts of yourself. This workshop will show you how to do just that. It will allow you to tap into the inner wisdom we all have. You’ll feel more grounded and alive. Connecting to the deepest parts of yourself will, paradoxically, allow you to connect to others at a deeper level.

Quotes about previous workshops:
“I’d tried for years, but had never been able to meet my higher self, until this workshop.” D.B.
The hug my higher self gave me was like every hug I’d ever had rolled into one.” R. L.

This will be $25.00, you’ll go through Atlanta Shaman to register and pay, not the venue. That applies to paying early or to pay at the door.

Any questions, please post here or email me at [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/1125980110885095/

Paint Night Date Night!
Nov 3 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
AR Workshop Asheville

Bring your Boo and your Wine!
Come join us for Date Night when it is the only time two people can work on one project!
Register at https://www.arworkshop.com/asheville/events/date-night-framed-wood-sign-or-centerpiece-box-workshop-11318/

https://www.facebook.com/events/307263259867519/

An Evening with Kate Bowler
Nov 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church Asheville NC

Kate Bowler, bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Loved), will be speaking at First Presbyterian in the Sanctuary. A young mother living with stage IV cancer and a historian of American religion, Kate speaks with candor and humor about some of the fundamental questions of faith: What does it mean to trust God? How do we live in the chaotic, terrifying seasons of our lives? How do we talk about those things that seem too difficult to voice?

Dr. Bowler will speak from 7-8 p.m. and allow time for questions. Signed copies of her book will be available for purchase. Reserve your place $10 and give your name at the door.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2243169542407232/

Frog Level Brewing Presents Frank & Allie
Nov 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Frog Level Brewing Company

For the first time, Frank and Allie Lee are bringing their banjos to Frog Level Brewing. Join us for a tall cold one and southern Folk music. ??

https://www.facebook.com/events/2227401674161979/

Hendoroo
Nov 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
185 King Street

10$ tickets at the door ! Besides the show , We will be camping in Pisgah Forrest a few minutes from the venue . Meetings to get escorted to the campsite at 5 pm , 6 pm & 10:30 pm . The concert is 8 – 10 pm with doors opening at 7 pm . Camping , we will provide hotdogs , s’mores and good times for everyone ! The concert will include the OG cast : Nykeem , Lazz , Phillip , Tyrese , Zeke , Will , Hunter , Enyja , Tyron with the addition of Jalen aka Chedda . Come support !

https://www.facebook.com/events/1850298645018393/

Live Music for the Month of November
Nov 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company

Check out this month’s live music lineup:

Friday 11/2 Billingsley
Saturday 11/3 Peggy Ratusz

Thursday 11/8 Patrick Dodd Trio & Royal Suits
Friday 11/9 Ashley Heath & The Paper Crowns
Saturday 11/10 Sanctum Sully & Leeda Lyric Jones

Friday 11/16 The Dirty Badgers
Saturday 11/17 Lucky 757

Friday 11/23 RichNelsonBand
Saturday 11/24 Gold Rose

Tuesday 11/27 Fwuit!

Friday 11/30 Porch 40

https://www.facebook.com/events/1218679134923930/?event_time_id=1218679174923926

Mountain Heart Band
Nov 3 @ 7:00 pm
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
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Mountain Heart is the band that has been fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music can be presented and played. The band’s name has been synonymous with cutting-edge excellence in acoustic music circles since the group’s creation. Widely known throughout the music industry for continually redefining the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has gained legions of loyal fans both as a result of their superlative musicianship and just as notably, their incendiary live performances. Mountain Heart or members have been nominated for Grammy’s, ACM, CMA awards. The band has also been nominated for and won multiple IBMA’s. They have appeared on the revered stage of the Grand Ole Opry in excess of 130 times. Throughout the band’s storied history, members past and present have dedicated their time, talent, and creativity to the group, leading to their hard-earned reputation as one of the most exciting and unforgettable live shows anywhere in the world. With a new team in place, Mountain Heart is beyond excited for this new beginning and journey ahead.

Stephen Evans & the True Grits at Catawba Brewing, Asheville NC
Nov 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company

Stephen Evans & the True Grits perform a free full band show 7-10pm!

https://www.facebook.com/events/231039954397968/

The Steven Alvarez Trio
Nov 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Wine and Oyster

The Steven Alvarez Trio plays Jazz and Blues LIVE at The Wine and Oyster. Have a great time, relax, eat and drink, and enjoy friends at the hippest hangout in Historic Biltmore Village. No Cover, Free Parking. Indoor and Outdoor Seating (weather permitting)

https://www.facebook.com/events/268377423819026/

2018 MGLA
Nov 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Miss Gay Latina Asheville Pageant 2018. It is our pleasure to inform you that the pageant this year will take place on November 3, 2018 at the Diana Wortham Theatre in the beautiful city of Asheville, NC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2004471719807802/

AN EVENING OF 2 THRILLERS
Nov 3 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

THE LOVE TALKER 
By Deborah Pryor

The Love Talker is an eerie and sensual play set in an age when strange spirits walked the earth and magic was all around.

A GHOST STORY 
By John Pielmeier

Two hikers seek shelter from a winter blizzard in an isolated Maine cabin. They meet a mysterious girl and soon the three share ghost stories, at first fanciful and then suddenly disquieting as the imagined becomes the real.

FM Silence and Pacific
Nov 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
UNC Asheville

HEY ASHEVILLE FRIENDS!

we are joining our good friends in PCFC to bring you a FREE SHOW you will never forget!

THE GROTTO (RM 143)
DOORS: 7:30pm EST
SHOW: 8:00pm EST
FREE ADMISSION

https://www.facebook.com/events/1983224141737617/

Ryan Hutchens at Spillway Bridge & Co.
Nov 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Ryan Hutchens will perform a solo acoustic show from 7:30pm-10pm at Spillway Bridge & Co. in Marion North Carolina! Ryan’s influences include folk, bluegrass, gospel, classic and contemporary singer songwriters. He is based out of Denver and has been touring since 2013, playing over 900 shows across the US.

For more info visit Ryan’s website: www.hutchensmusic.com
Find Ryan on Spotify: Search “Ryan Hutchens”
Or listen here: www.ryanhutchens.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/187112025346023/

SART 2019 Season Announcement/Preview
Nov 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre

SART will hold a season preview on Saturday November 3 at Owen Theatre at 7:30 PM. You’ll hear about our SEVEN 2019 shows before we announce them to the public! Come enjoy an evening of scenes and songs from every show in our 2019 season.

You won’t want to miss this amazing night spent with Michael Mattison, Liz Aiello, Joshua Robinette Whitt, Jennifer O’Rear, Natalie Brouwer Wilson, Chelsey Lee Mirheli, Pem Price Tomaselli, Beverly Todd, Timothy Wilds, Kathleen Watson, Jason Watson, Mario Pando-Harmon, Allen Law, Chloé Kramer, and Calum Kramer

This is a completely FREE event, but seating is limited. So call the box office, 828.689.1239, or email us at [email protected] to reserve your spot!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2081534282099833/

Billingsley Live at Triskelion
Nov 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

Wilson, Grant, and Bennett Billingsley are three brothers who have spent the better part of the last twenty years pretending to get along. They also sometimes make music.

Billingsley’s signature sound has been likened to what it would sound like if you took a cd of The Eagles, Coldplay, Sublime, and Zeppelin and threw them all in a blender at full-blast. There’s a lot of broken machinery, some screaming, and a little blood.

Wilson Billingsley: Guitars, Vocals
Grant Billingsley: Bass, Vocals
Bennett Billingsley: Drums, Keys, Vocals

https://www.facebook.com/billingsleyrocks/

https://www.facebook.com/events/188084848747480/

Chew (Atlanta), The Half That Matters, Glass Bricks at The Odd
Nov 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
The Odditorium

Saturday November 3 at The Odditorium

CHEW – Upbeat Instrumental Onslaught from Atlanta
https://3dchew.bandcamp.com/album/3d-ep-2

The Half That Matters – Asheville Rock
https://thehalfthatmatters.bandcamp.com/

Glass Bricks – Asheville Waves
https://glassbrickstheband.bandcamp.com/

Doors 8 PM // Show 9 PM
$6

https://www.facebook.com/events/281227789385039/

Hustle Souls LIVE at Sanctuary Brewing Company
Nov 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sanctuary Brewing Company

Hustle Souls takes the stage at Sanctuary Brewing Company Saturday, November 3rd, 2018! DONT MISS THIS!

About:
Once upon a time in the budding music-mecca of Asheville, NC, a man with a trumpet, an acoustic guitar and a mission metamorphosed into the synergistic soul/indie-pop band, Hustle Souls. With 2 ½ years of touring under their belt, the band’s feel-good, modern meets vintage sound, have earned them a reputation as one of the region’s most promising independent acts.

Lead singer and keyboardist, Billy Litz’s rootsy influences and vulnerable compositions are embroidered, garnished, and decked out by a powerhouse soul band. The rhythm section, Tommy Moore and Sean McCann aggressively usher in a tight jazz and R&B influence, while guitarist, Chris Everett, brings the group to the next level with his rock-ribbed feel.

​In 2017 the band was approached by gold and platinum mixer and producer Eric “Mixerman” Sarafin (Ben Harper, the Broadcast, Pharcyde) about making a record which has set the ball rolling at a different pace. Hustle Souls’ eclectic sound will soon come together on their debut full-length album, “Color.”

http://www.hustlesouls.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95AE2ZhPmKY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trUuIvQTgdo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hHgQHgTqdQ

https://www.facebook.com/events/320343858545612/

Jody Carroll Deep Roots & Blues
Nov 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Asheville Guitar Bar

Asheville Guitar Bar Stage is proud to share the Deep Roots & Blues of Jody Carroll. Last 3 dates of 2018

Jody will captivate you with his Americana story telling, his expressive guitar picking, and his slide on the banjo. He makes it seem like his guitar and banjo are not just instruments, but that they are extensions of his soul. The passion Jody has for his craft of singing and songwriting fills our intimate music venue, as his deep and wildly raspy voice, brings his tales to life right in front of us! You will feel the connection to his characters, and you’ll not want to miss a word he sings.

$10 at the door

https://www.facebook.com/events/2328330097437342/

Rats Sabbath
Nov 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ambrose West

WHEN: Saturday November 3, 2018
WHERE: Ambrose West || 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC
DOORS: 8pm | Show: 9pm
GENRE: Rock / Funk / Soul
SEATING: standing room only
TICKETS: $10 adv. / $12 d.o.s.

Rats Sabbath: Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats do “Paranoid”!

WNC’s # 1 rock n roll band Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats perform the classic Black Sabbath album “Paranoid” November 3rd at Ambrose West in Asheville NC. The band will also be performing new original material, bringing limited edition merch and celebrating their bassists (Keith Harry ) 31st birthday! Costumes encouraged! Awards for best costume and prizes throughout the night. Special guests and more TBA.

More about the band can be found at www.andrewscotchiemusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/271800980098322/

Taylor Bryan Live
Nov 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Balsam Falls Brewing Co

Taylor Bryan is a local singer/songwriter attending grad school at WCU. Musical influences range from country to rock and I enjoy playing acoustic renditions of all your favorite country tunes.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1734346846676002/

Slothrust at The Mothlight w/ Mannequin Pussy
Nov 3 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Mothlight

Slothrust at The Mothlight
w/ MANNEQUIN PUSSY
Saturday November 3rd
Doors 8:30
Tickets: $12adv
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1727305?utm_medium=bks

https://www.facebook.com/events/1260044117464676/

Cannibal Corpse
Nov 3 @ 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm

#CannibalCorpse

The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC

November 3, 2018, 9:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/285096452068543/

Day Of The Dead Party at Burger Bar Asheville
Nov 3 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Burger Bar

Come party with us at Asheville’s favorite dive, The Burger Bar as we celebrate the launch of the North Carolina Hard Rock Alliance with live music performances by Tombstone HWY, Mindshapefist, & Pleasure to Burn.

$5 Donation suggested.
Show @ 9pm

Don’t miss this up close and personal show!

https://www.facebook.com/events/698190213870960/

The Severed Heads of Guion Pond-Celtic Fusion/Irish Rock & Trad.
Nov 3 @ 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Jack of the Wood

Come join us at this cozy British Isles style pub in downtown Asheville, N.C. featuring Hot Food, Cool Ales, and Celtic fusion/Irish rock, folk, and traditional Irish music! Nightly drink specials! This great venue is one of Asheville’s favorite places to come and relax, listen to music, and enjoy fresh, locally sourced pub fare. Josh Brinkman will be playing tin whistle and bodhran along with Bethany Brinkman on fiddle, vocals, and Doug Brinkman on guitar, vocals. The Severed Heads are a fun trio that often has the audience clapping and singing along! Come on out to this fantastic Asheville venue! https://jackofthewood.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/691245161246688/

Post-Halloween Rocky Horror Picture Show Party (free popcorn)
Nov 3 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Artisan of Flat Rock

We had so much fun the first time… so let’s do the Time Warp again…

Our Artisan members asked for it, so The Artisan is here to give it to you. Party starts at 8pm with music from Rocky Horror (and some music that fits the theme).

Then, at 9:30pm, we will show the Cult Classic that everyone loves PLUS we have Audience Participation instructions in SUBTITLES so even Virgins can join in. Please keep in mind that we will allow some of the traditions, but anything that will hurt our walls, floors, or other patrons is out. We will provide a list of what is acceptable.

Also, no illegal activity.

***This event will be $10 for members with level Apprentice or higher and $12 for permit members. You must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Ages 21+ only.***
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https://www.facebook.com/events/282705298998881/