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.
Uhm, the freaks come out at night? Dirty Dead dress up as your favorite band, with the Rhythm Devils in full array
https://www.facebook.com/events/216349259036537/
Disco Zombies? Super Hero Zombies? Zombie anything! It Halloween! Let dress up and get down with a super special disco fueled night featuring Empire Strikes Brass! Empire Strikes Brass is a high energy Brass-Funk-Rock(Disco) band hailing from the city of Asheville, North Carolina. Formed on the streets of their hometown, ESB is rooted in the New Orleans Brass Band tradition of second-line parades and deep moving grooves reminiscent of old school funk.
$15 Advance / $15 Day of Show
Dinner reservations are available in the dining room, limited seating in the balcony will be first come first serve.
https://www.facebook.com/events/244324606211943/
Come celebrate Halloween with us at 27 Club. Blood Bath Halloween Party hosted by Violet Moon.
Spooky dark synth-wave and other assortments of tunes will be playing from 9 pm – 2 am, crafted together by Mr. Morrow.
Lots of dancing
Sugar Cookies
Blood Wrestling (sign up in advance with our bartender Cat)
We may even have a visitor in a hearse come for a bit :)
And lots more details tba soon
$5 / door
Dance with us ♥
https://www.facebook.com/events/351521068952186/
Genre: Beastie Boys
Tickes: adv. $10 / dos. $15
***$5 off discount w/ any other ticket stub or wristband***
Show: 9:30PM (Doors: 9PM)
Ages: 21+
From the folks that brought you “Check Your Head” a few years back at MoogFest, members of GFE, Strut, Atmosphere, Oso Rey, and Josh Phillips bring you “Paul’s Boutique” in its entirety this Halloween at the Asheville Music Hall.
Opening set by Rahm Squad: https://www.facebook.com/1696243027305379/videos/1961740487422297/
Late night DJ Dance Party to follow. Some special guests, special Beastie Boys projection show, costume contest, prizes, and all around straight debauchery; this is the number one spot to be in Asheville on Halloween.
Get your discounted tickets here and now. I promise to love faithfully. YOU are all we need!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1755427187875668/
join us for a night of Rasta mischief as IONIZE jams from 9p-12a. $100 cash prize for best costume!
https://www.facebook.com/events/258654788168838/
The Orb
plus Marley Carroll
Halloween Show
Wed, Oct 31
Show : 9pm
Doors : 8pm
$20 – $25
Ages 18+
Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/the-orb/
The Orb are an English electronic music group known for spawning the genre of ambient house. Founded in 1988 by Alex Paterson and KLF member Jimmy Cauty, The Orb began as ambient and dub DJs in London. Its early performances were inspired by ambient and electronic artists of the 1970s and 1980s, most notably Brian Eno and Kraftwerk. Because of its trippy sound, the Orb developed a cult following among clubbers “coming down” from drug-induced highs. The Orb has maintained its drug-related and science fiction themes despite personnel changes including the departure of Cauty and other Orb members Kris Weston, Andy Falconer, Simon Phillips, and Andy Hughes. Paterson has been the only permanent member, continuing to work as the Orb with the Swiss-German producer Thomas Fehlmann and, later, with Killing Joke’s Martin “Youth” Glover and Tim Bran of Dreadzone.
Alex Paterson prides the Orb on manipulating obscure samples beyond recognition on its albums and during its concerts; however, his unauthorised use of other artists’ works has led to disputes with musicians, most notably with Rickie Lee Jones and Steve Reich. During its live shows of the 1990s, the Orb performed using digital audio tape machines optimised for live mixing and sampling before switching to laptops and digital media. Despite changes in performance method, the Orb maintained its colourful light shows and psychedelic imagery in concert. These visually intensive performances prompted critics to compare the group to Pink Floyd.
The Orb’s critical and commercial success in the United Kingdom peaked in the early 1990s with the albums The Orb’s Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld and U.F.Orb, the latter of which reached #1 on the British album charts in 1992. This success led to its infamous appearance on Top of the Pops, where the group showcased its quirky style by playing chess (an interest of Paterson’s since his early youth) while the group’s single “Blue Room” ran in the background. The Orb’s mid-1990s albums were met with mixed reactions from British critics; however, its work received praise from American publications such as Rolling Stone. The group experimented with vocalists on its next two albums, which critics generally described as bland and uninspired. The Orb then shifted gears to a minimal techno style spearheaded by member Thomas Fehlmann, releasing its new material on the record label Kompakt.
www.theorb.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/654656461583678/
UNKNOWN HINSON’S HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/1889912497970699/
Get your costume ready and come join us on Halloween for our Scare’oke Contest! Come in costume to enter the contest! First Place is $150.00 Dugout Gift Card! 2nd is $50.00 Dugout Gift Card and 3rd Place is $25.00 Dugout Card. Jump on your brooms and head to The Dugout for some of our Witches Brew!
https://www.facebook.com/events/179585492954237/
Wild times dance party all hallow’s eve yeah baby now! Spooky photo booth!
https://www.facebook.com/events/235577400446364/
October 31st, @olivia.pauldin and @cg_ceo_blackp2ace will be hosting #NighmareOnKingSt , the largest #college #Halloween #costume party to ever hit #WesternNorthCarolina!! Going down at 185 King Street located at 185 King Street, Brevard NC!
DJ E. Brown ——> @djerikbrown coming all the way from #Atlanta to set the tone for the night! $5 $5 $5 entrance before 1 with a college I.D! Costume recommend but not required! Cash Prize for best costume!
#Tag #Share and #Prepare
#BrevardCollege #MarsHillUniversity #AbTech #WesternCarolinaUniversity #UNCA #MontreatCollege #WarrenWilsonCollege #SouthCollege #BlueRidgeCommunityCollege #CollegeFootball #Asheville #TusculumCollege
https://www.facebook.com/events/1862886440447423/
Thursdays 11am-1:30pm
October 18- December 13
No class November 22
Tile murals can beautifully enhance your kitchen, bathroom, or outside sidewalks and paths. Students will design their own ceramic tiles using the slab roller and press molds, then incorporate ideas and imagery through carving, sgraffito, Mishima, and ceramic decals. Underglazes, glazes, and firing will be covered. Finally, we will learn how to install these finished pieces indoor or outdoor.
Level: All Levels
Tuition: $310 + $50 Lab Fee
Get ready for Halloween Movie Week at Asheville Pizza “Boo & View” from Friday, October 26 to Thursday, November 1st!
Tis the season for spooky movies, and we have something for people of all ages and tastes. Check showtimes on our website here:
https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/movies/
TICKETS FOR MONSTER HOUSE & 28 DAYS LATER – $3.00 tickets are available one day in advance of your desired showtime. For example, tickets for Friday the 26th go on sale Thursday the 25th. No online tickets. Only available at our 675 Merrimon Avenue location.
The week’s movie lineup is…
MONSTER HOUSE IN 3D (2 matinees each day):
This 2006 classic from producer Steven Spielberg is always ranked as one of the best Halloween movies for kids. It’s hilarious, action-packed, and just a little bit spooky. There will be 2 matinees each day in 3D except on Tuesday and Wednesday when we show it in regular 2D.
28 DAYS LATER (Friday to Wednesday at 10:00pm except on Saturday, Oct. 27th):
Oscar-winning writer/director Danny Boyle flipped the zombie genre on it’s head in 2002 long before The Walking Dead appeared. It’s considered one of the best horror films of all time, and is absolutely terrifying on the big screen in a dark theater.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Saturday, Oct. 27th @ 10:00pm):
Rocky returns for a special Halloween show with a live shadowcast (Unexpected Pleasures) performing along with the movie. This will sell out in advance, so get your tickets early. Advance $6.00 tickets are now on sale at the ticket link above. ADULTS ONLY SHOW, AGES 18+.
BEETLEJUICE ~ 30th Anniversary (October 29 – 31 @ 7:00pm):
The Ghost with the Most is back! We sold out 2 shows last year with people begging us to bring it back. It’s weird, wild, hilarious and we expect people dancing in their seats at the dinner party scene. Advance $3.00 tickets are now on sale at the ticket link above.
https://www.facebook.com/events/107367526882782/
Peppermint Stick is one of our most asked about flavors… and it’s back for November and December! This release will be happening in both of our stores, so come by!!! As our flavor of the month for November AND December, Peppermint Stick will support Christmas Is For Kids.
More info to come soon!
https://www.facebook.com/events/318633755614636/
5-weeks, October 18- November 15
Thursdays 4-6pm
Looking for a way to get creative and messy after school? Always wanted to play around on the potter’s wheel? Join Halima this fall and discover the FUNdamentals of throwing. In this class, students will learn to center clay on the wheel and the essential techniques used to craft cups, mugs, plates and bowls. Students will create and decorate their functional masterpieces and leave with a set of handmade pots to use at home!
Tuition: $225
Has talk among your friends and family sparked some curiosity about the Ketogenic Diet?
Join us on November, 1 @ 6 pm to dig into the controversial Ketogenic Diet that is sweeping the nation. We will discuss why the Ketogenic Diet has become so popular, the pros and cons of the diet and what the current research shows.
After this class you will understand:
1. The nutrient composition of the Ketogenic Diet
2. How to know when you body is in ketosis
3. The difference between ketosis and ketoacidosis
4. How to create a meal that is keto friendly
Sweet and savory keto-friendly treats will be provided!
We can’t wait to see you there!

Each year, Montreat College’s Center for Cybersecurity Education and Leadership hosts RETR3AT, a conference designed to engage, educate, and raise awareness about cybersecurity in Western North Carolina and beyond. RETR3AT goes beyond the “1s and 0s” approach to cybersecurity training, challenging attendees to think about how to lead in protecting their organization’s information within an ethical framework.
(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 2nd, 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/254355108472831/
$30 Riverbanks members and $40 general public.Regular Pre-registration: (November 2–November 13)
$45 for all registrants; T-shirts are not guaranteed.
Pre-registration will be closed November 14–16 and will re-open onsite on November 17.
November 15 and 16: Packet Pick-Up from 9:00am–6:00pm inside the Guest Relations at main Zoo entrance.
November 17: Late/Day-of Registration; Race Begins at 7:30am.
Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)
*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”
Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/148458802536575/?event_time_id=148458832536572
This is my second year selling at TCR Holiday Market, it will be an opportunity for my South Asheville fans to shop for their favorite photos for themselves or as gifts for their loved ones, including matted prints and gallery wrapped canvases.
**I am not the promoter of this show, if you want to be an artist/vendor at this event go to TC Roberson High Schools website for the application. **
The 12th annual TCR Holiday Market is the official start to Holiday shopping in Western North Carolina. It is held at TC Roberson High School and will feature artists and crafters with great Christmas Decorations and gift ideas. Come out and support small businesses and your local community.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1059821467504283/
The 48th Annual Christmas Bazaar hosted by the Greeneville Woman’s Club! To see a list of vendors and view more information, please see this page: http://www.greenevillewomansclub.net/holiday-bazaar.html
No vendor spots remain, but if you want to be put in the wait list, comment below, write wait list and what you would be selling.
https://www.facebook.com/events/241114173188745/?event_time_id=241114183188744
***Please RSVP to [email protected] no later than October 25th *****
Join Pisgah Area SORBA for our first ever Halloween Party at Kolo Bike Park, in Asheville, NC.
From 2-6pm on November 3rd grab your friends, family and bikes and join us for a FREE (for members) or $39 for yet-to-be-members. This fee covers an annual individual membership with Pisgah Area SORBA.
We will be pumping, jumping and skillin in the park. There will be chilli, hot dogs and buns provided. Bring a side or something to share (friendly pot-luck style.)
We will also have a Bonfire- there will be smores- and a family-friendly costume contest!
Hope to see you out.
https://www.facebook.com/events/705389023154985/
Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)
*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.
Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/2014125145534975/?event_time_id=2014125168868306
(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.
*
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!)
*
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.
*
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/
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/
The 48th Annual Christmas Bazaar hosted by the Greeneville Woman’s Club! To see a list of vendors and view more information, please see this page: http://www.greenevillewomansclub.net/holiday-bazaar.html
No vendor spots remain, but if you want to be put in the wait list, comment below, write wait list and what you would be selling.
https://www.facebook.com/events/241114173188745/
Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)
*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”
Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/148458802536575/?event_time_id=247333692649085
CompostNow, Asheville GreenWorks, & New Belgium Brewing are teaming up to fight scary Halloween food waste!
Most of the 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins produced in the U.S. end up in the landfill. We think there’s a better way to use old pumpkins which is why we’re hosting a free community event “Smash Don’t Trash” on Sunday, November 4th from 12pm-4pm at New Belgium Brewing.
Community members are encouraged to bring their old pumpkins to be composted rather than landfilled. The event will host pumpkin smashing stations, kid-friendly activities, and music on the spacious lawn at New Belgium Brewery. You can also get a $1 off the Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin beer while supplies last!
All compostables will be processed by Danny’s Dumpster, a family-owned hauling and processing business in Asheville. All compost created from “Smash Don’t Trash” will be shared with Sand Hill Community Garden and Asheville GreenWork’s Sand Hill Orchard and Nursery.
Can’t make the event? There will be a dumpster on Craven Street in front of the brewery all weekend long! Drop your pumpkins off and they’ll still be composted!
All are welcome! Join us for a smashing good time!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1704097336369280/
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Paint your own LARGE, hanging wood decor! Each painter receives a custom, hand cut wood sign, wire, bow and all painting supplies.
$36 with vinyl letters
$30 without letters
Email [email protected] with your sign and letter choice. We’ll email you back an invoice to pay to reserve your spot at the event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/331904797391419/
Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)
*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.
Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/2014125145534975/?event_time_id=2167409573539864
