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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Calling all Wizards, Witches, and Muggles in Asheville! The 4th annual Potter Pub Crawl is here and we want you to join hundreds of others as we celebrate wizardry, drink potions, and party all night long.
Wand Crawl Ticket Includes:
⚡ Wizard Wand & Wand Box Upon Registration
⚡ Discounted themed drink specials ($5-$6)
⚡ Potter Live Stream Trivia
⚡ Registration party to kick off the crawl
⚡ House colored wristband for sorting
⚡ House Certificate at After Party
⚡ Best Dressed Contest + Prize
Bar Partners & Drink Specials:
⚡ Wild Wing Cafe
⚡ Banks Ave
⚡ Twin Leaf Brewery
FREE entry. Join me for live music with my trio Autumnwüd (Eric Congdon on Guitar/Mandolin & Paul McIntire in Violin) from 2-5pm. This acoustic string arrangement is not to be missed! Food truck and full bar on site, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. If the weather is expected to be too cold, check indoors by the brewing barrels. BYO camping chair, blanket or hammock for extra fun, there are LOTS of places to hang at this place! This venue is also dog friendly. Come say hello introduce yourself. See you there!
Visit HopeGriffinMusic.com for more examples of my sound ☺️
Spice up your evening with globally-influenced Creole cuisine from Sue Zemanick, of Zasu in New Orleans. Melissa Martin, author of Mosquito Supper Club, joins the party for this Chefs in the House Dinner at Half-Mile Farm. Zasu’s culinary goal is to explore new ways to inspire traditional favorites by allowing fresh ingredients to speak for themselves. At Zasu, you will find a mix of local and non-native ingredients, creating a unique dining experience that is clean and light, yet rich in experience.
Sue was named Executive Chef at Gautreau’s Restaurant in 2005, which led to national recognition – including being named 2013 “Best Chef, South” by the James Beard Foundation and “Top Ten Best New Chef” by Food & Wine Magazine in 2008. She was also a featured guest at many food festivals, such as the South Beach and Charleston Food and Wine Festivals, Sun Valley Vintner’s Festival, and Chef’s Club St. Regis Aspen. She has made regular television appearances, as a judge on Top Chef New Orleans and as a contestant on seasons 3 and 5 of Top Chef Masters. But to this day, her all-time favorite distinction was serving as the 2015 Honorary Muse in New Orleans’ premier all-female Mardi Gras parade, Muses.
Price: $165 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Five local chefs are teaming up for the Fall Harvest Revival to benefit nonprofit Bounty & Soul. The 5 course meal includes optional wine pairings
Full Moon Farm is an organization dedicated to the well being of the wolfdog (wolf hybrid). Situated on 17 beautiful mountain acres in Black Mountain, NC, we operate as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization for abused and refused wolfdogs who find themselves in need of love, shelter, and care through no fault of their own.
Full Moon Farm provides a safe haven for animals that cannot be placed into homes for the rest of their lives. Our rescued wolfdogs come from animal control agencies, closed breeding situations and occasionally, an owner in crisis. We evaluate each animal upon intake and work with them at their level of comfort.
Some animals are “hands off” and we respect their choice, as well as that of the animals that crave human interaction. Our goal is to enrich the lives of the residents, allowing them to reach their highest potential. Your support by donation or sponsorship makes our task possible.
Though they may be abused or neglected, homeless because of death or divorce, they are all God’s Creatures and worthy of a lifetime of respect. We are here to serve them.
- Nancy Brown
It’s Memorable, Fast, and Easy! Also, 15% of your purchase will directly be applied to Full Moon Farm, not only will mom be getting great wines, but you will also be supporting a great cause.
Use code GBFULLMOON19 at checkout to donate 15% to Full Moon Farm.
Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Things to do at Sky Top
Pick your own apples. (check picking schedule) or choose from pre-picked apples in the stand.
Enjoy hot “made-while-you- watch” apple cider doughnuts
Book a school field trip or group tour to Sky Top!
Enjoy a tractor pulled ride through the orchard.
Find pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations (in season)
Bond with your family while enjoying our picnic areas
Visit our barnyard goats, sheep, chickens, peacocks, ducks, and geese
Walk the nature trail through a bamboo “forest” beside one of our orchard ponds
See cider being made (press operates selected days only)
Watch busy bees at a working beehive
Enjoy tasty apple goods, hot apple cider, caramel apples, fudge apples and more
Stock up on honeys, jams & jellies
Stop by the restaurant to enjoy 15% off of your order!
Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch is every Sunday! Our menu kicks off at 12Noon with live tunes by Supper Break from 1-3pm. Try our $6 Bloody Mary or Mimosa, or grab a $15 Bottles of Champagne & OJ! Try one of our tasty brunch specials or order from our artisanal sandwich menu. Sláinte Y’all!
FIRST SET BY THE HOUSE BAND & SECOND SET IS A JAZZ JAM
Full Moon Farm is an organization dedicated to the well being of the wolfdog (wolf hybrid). Situated on 17 beautiful mountain acres in Black Mountain, NC, we operate as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization for abused and refused wolfdogs who find themselves in need of love, shelter, and care through no fault of their own.
Full Moon Farm provides a safe haven for animals that cannot be placed into homes for the rest of their lives. Our rescued wolfdogs come from animal control agencies, closed breeding situations and occasionally, an owner in crisis. We evaluate each animal upon intake and work with them at their level of comfort.
Some animals are “hands off” and we respect their choice, as well as that of the animals that crave human interaction. Our goal is to enrich the lives of the residents, allowing them to reach their highest potential. Your support by donation or sponsorship makes our task possible.
Though they may be abused or neglected, homeless because of death or divorce, they are all God’s Creatures and worthy of a lifetime of respect. We are here to serve them.
- Nancy Brown
It’s Memorable, Fast, and Easy! Also, 15% of your purchase will directly be applied to Full Moon Farm, not only will mom be getting great wines, but you will also be supporting a great cause.
Use code GBFULLMOON19 at checkout to donate 15% to Full Moon Farm.
Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Things to do at Sky Top
Pick your own apples. (check picking schedule) or choose from pre-picked apples in the stand.
Enjoy hot “made-while-you- watch” apple cider doughnuts
Book a school field trip or group tour to Sky Top!
Enjoy a tractor pulled ride through the orchard.
Find pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations (in season)
Bond with your family while enjoying our picnic areas
Visit our barnyard goats, sheep, chickens, peacocks, ducks, and geese
Walk the nature trail through a bamboo “forest” beside one of our orchard ponds
See cider being made (press operates selected days only)
Watch busy bees at a working beehive
Enjoy tasty apple goods, hot apple cider, caramel apples, fudge apples and more
Stock up on honeys, jams & jellies
Stop by the restaurant to enjoy 15% off of your order!
Nov 15th Local Live features the global sounds of Mike Gilmore ( guitar, bouzouki, ghuzeng) and Scott Sheerin ( winds).
Over the past 4 months these two have been exploring the common ground of a lifetime of musical experiences. Influences from musics of the British Isles, Turkey, India, China and some places in between.
Can’t wait to hear what happens when Local Live host Jay Brown joins in with them.
Full Moon Farm is an organization dedicated to the well being of the wolfdog (wolf hybrid). Situated on 17 beautiful mountain acres in Black Mountain, NC, we operate as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization for abused and refused wolfdogs who find themselves in need of love, shelter, and care through no fault of their own.
Full Moon Farm provides a safe haven for animals that cannot be placed into homes for the rest of their lives. Our rescued wolfdogs come from animal control agencies, closed breeding situations and occasionally, an owner in crisis. We evaluate each animal upon intake and work with them at their level of comfort.
Some animals are “hands off” and we respect their choice, as well as that of the animals that crave human interaction. Our goal is to enrich the lives of the residents, allowing them to reach their highest potential. Your support by donation or sponsorship makes our task possible.
Though they may be abused or neglected, homeless because of death or divorce, they are all God’s Creatures and worthy of a lifetime of respect. We are here to serve them.
- Nancy Brown
It’s Memorable, Fast, and Easy! Also, 15% of your purchase will directly be applied to Full Moon Farm, not only will mom be getting great wines, but you will also be supporting a great cause.
Use code GBFULLMOON19 at checkout to donate 15% to Full Moon Farm.
Join the Chamber at for the November Business Before Hours at the YMI Cultural Center! Breakfast treats will be provided by our friends at Bojangles! We encourage you to bring a prize for the raffle later in the event. Bring your business cards for networking but also so you can enter the raffle!! The early bird catches the worm…or maybe a great door prize!
Initially branded as “The Young Men’s Institute”, the more commonly known YMI Cultural Center is one of the oldest, most unique and beautiful Black cultural centers in the United States. The YMI is a local landmark within the City of Asheville, North Carolina and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Their founders, Mr. Isaac Dickson, the first person of color appointed to the Asheville City School Board, and Dr. Edward Stephens, principal of Asheville’s first public school for African American students, envisioned an organization similar to a YMCA to support Asheville’s African-American community.
The YMI Cultural Center offers educational, cultural, civic and social activities, leadership and economic development programs. They also offer events, meetings, exhibitions, offices, commercial, Co-working, and Co-Creative Art spaces. They are working to fully restore the 127-year-old building and re-establish it as the Center for Black life in Asheville and WNC. You can donate to their fundraising efforts here.
This event is offered as a benefit for Chamber membership and no registration is necessary. If you’re considering Chamber membership and would like to attend this event we welcome you to come and check us out! Please contact Jessica Kanupp, our Membership Development Specialist, at [email protected]
Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Things to do at Sky Top
Pick your own apples. (check picking schedule) or choose from pre-picked apples in the stand.
Enjoy hot “made-while-you- watch” apple cider doughnuts
Book a school field trip or group tour to Sky Top!
Enjoy a tractor pulled ride through the orchard.
Find pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations (in season)
Bond with your family while enjoying our picnic areas
Visit our barnyard goats, sheep, chickens, peacocks, ducks, and geese
Walk the nature trail through a bamboo “forest” beside one of our orchard ponds
See cider being made (press operates selected days only)
Watch busy bees at a working beehive
Enjoy tasty apple goods, hot apple cider, caramel apples, fudge apples and more
Stock up on honeys, jams & jellies
Stop by the restaurant to enjoy 15% off of your order!
Venture Asheville grows Asheville’s startup community and connects high-growth entrepreneurs to talent, mentors and investors through unique programming and events. The Venture 15 and Venture Asheville Honors is our annual end-of-year party where we announce and rank the 15 fastest growing startups in the area and present Entrepreneur, Mentor, Investor, Resource of the Year, The Shining Rock, Best Startup to Work For, and the Venture Asheville Vanguard awards.
We return this year in person on Thursday, December 16th, at The Orange Peel! Let the dance parties, networking and good food and drinks begin! With Jeffrey Kaplan as the emcee for the evening, you can expect to hear from our sponsors, winners and finalists all wrapped up in one creative program, along with a few surprises. Buy your tickets now and join us for an exciting, fast-paced evening of awards. Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the show starts at 6:30 pm.
Venture 15 Awards recognize the 15 fastest growing Asheville-area startups. This event celebrates the area’s outstanding entrepreneurs, and it serves as an elite setting where they can share their talent and wisdom as well as offer inspiration to other fledgling companies to be part of this exclusive group.
We can’t do the Venture Asheville Honors without you. We need you to make the nominations for the people and organizations that make this ecosystem run.
- What entrepreneurs are making it rain in this wild year?
- What mentors have been there for you?
- What investors provided capital when you needed it most?
- What resource helped you get through this year?
- And who is an up-and-comer we need to know? (that’s the Shining Rock Award)
- Who’s the best start-up to work for?
Applications and nominations are open until November 21st: www.ventureasheville.com/venture15
This event is open to the public. Tickets are $30 per person, $140 for a reserved cocktail table (5 tickets included) or $230 for reserved seated table (8 tickets included). Table quantities are limited so don’t wait to reserve your space! (Ticket price includes entry to the event, one drink and light food.)
As of 11/8/2021 – all patrons attending events at The Orange Peel will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a lab-conducted, negative test from the past 48 hours, along with a matching photo ID. Proof of vaccination can be your physical vaccine card or a photo of your card. Per the current Buncombe County mandate, a mask is required when not eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status.
If you thought Bingo was fun try Bingo with a Drag Host and a Drag DJ! The beauty multiplies by the minute, with games and performances, the schedule is not too strict and only one thing is for sure, everyone is going to have a blast. No Cover 21+
Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Things to do at Sky Top
Pick your own apples. (check picking schedule) or choose from pre-picked apples in the stand.
Enjoy hot “made-while-you- watch” apple cider doughnuts
Book a school field trip or group tour to Sky Top!
Enjoy a tractor pulled ride through the orchard.
Find pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations (in season)
Bond with your family while enjoying our picnic areas
Visit our barnyard goats, sheep, chickens, peacocks, ducks, and geese
Walk the nature trail through a bamboo “forest” beside one of our orchard ponds
See cider being made (press operates selected days only)
Watch busy bees at a working beehive
Enjoy tasty apple goods, hot apple cider, caramel apples, fudge apples and more
Stock up on honeys, jams & jellies
Stop by the restaurant to enjoy 15% off of your order!
Maurice is hosting our Wednesday Fika outside at Summit Coffee in the River Arts District.
** You must bring your own chair **
We meet outside in the grassy area, and we might be around the side of the building. Walk towards the wall with the mural and look for the group. If you don’t see a group, walk to the two tall trees and look behind them.
Please wear a mask when ordering inside. Bring a credit card.
Please do not bring outside beverages (other than water) or food.
Can you believe it? 13 years of roasting you coffee! Come check out our new facility on Wednesday 11/17 from 4-7. Tour our spot & taste some of our latest Honduran microlots with the farmers that grew them. All are welcome, no reservation needed. It’s a casual drop in thing.
Join us EVERY Wednesday night for Kid’s Night! Children receive a free four-count kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal. See you on Wednesdays!
Sean K. Preston is an internationally touring artist from Baltimore, MD. The band’s album “Forgive” was released on Rusty Knuckles Music and the band currently on tour, sharing their raucous honkytonk, dirty blues, roadhouse rock ‘n’ roll, and tear jerking country balladry.
The music of Sean K. Preston draws heavily on the influences of the classic heartbroken sounds of Country & Western music from the 1940’s – 1970’s, the honesty of the Blues by the likes of Robert Johnson and John Lee Hooker, the bombast of 50’s Rock’n’Roll, the lyrical sophistication of musical poets like Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, the raw energy of Punk, and the spirituality of Mountain Gospel. His own songs range from delicate laments and lullabies to fiery sermons and confessions.
Dust off your thinking caps, grab your friends, and join us for Trivia Night at the taproom every Wednesday at 6pm!
General Admission Standing Show :: Some Balcony Seating :: Tickets are available on line. Dinner is available in the dining room prior to the show. Please call the venue for dinner reservations. 828-575-2737
“Sharing New Orleans with the world is my calling,” says pianist and organist John “Papa” Gros (pronounced grow).“That’s what I have been doing and that’s what I’ll do with the rest of my life.”
For over three decades, Gros has brought his city’s celebratory culture to listeners around the globe. Gros mixes all the sounds of New Orleans – funk, trad jazz, brass band, blues – and makes it his own signature gumbo. His new solo album Central City, shows Gros capturing New Orleans’ distinct feel-good charm with help from some of its’ most renowned players.