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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Sunday, April 2, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Apr 2 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Price is Right Live
Apr 5 @ 8:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Bon Secours Wellness Arena will play host to The Price is Right Live™ stage show on April 5, 2023.

 

The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to “Come On Down” and play classic games from television’s most popular game show.  Contestants can win cash, appliances, vacations and possibly even a new car by playing favorites like Plinko™, Cliffhangers™, The Big Wheel™, and the fabulous Showcase!

Showing to near sold out audiences for more than ten years, The Price Is Right Live™ has given away over 12 million dollars in cash and prizes to lucky audience members all across North America.

The Price is Right™ is the longest running game show in television history and loved by generations of viewers. This on-stage travelling version gives fans the chance to experience the same thrilling excitement of winning big, up close and in-person.

The Price Is Right is produced by Fremantle and licensed by Fremantle.

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Intergenerational Lego Club
Apr 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
East Asheville Library

Have fun building a unique creation with Legos at the East Asheville Public Library!
Flex your Lego building skills and make some friends while you’re at it.
Please leave your personal Legos at home because we’ve got plenty.

Open to all ages 5 & up.

Sunday, April 9, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Apr 9 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Sunday, April 16, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Apr 16 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Sunday, April 23, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Apr 23 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Saturday, April 29, 2023
3rd Annual Spring Fling Ross Farm Nursery Greenhouses + Appalachian Standard
Apr 29 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ross Farm

3rd Annual Spring Fling with over 20 craft artists, live music & food truck. 22 Living Greenhouses full of exotic plants, annuals, perennials, veggie starts, bushes and trees. Our very own Appalachian Standard CBD products for purchase.
Raffle with proceeds benefiting Asheville’s very own Dementia Partners!

Peace Garden + Market Annual Spring Fling
Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Peace Garden & Market

Our annual Spring Fling! is just a few weeks away (April 29th). We’ve got a great line up of performers and local vendors…and of course there will be loads and loads of plants!
Things kick off at 11am with the puppet show and will wind down sometime around 5 pm. As always, plants are available on sliding scale honor system – and all proceeds go to support our free CSA and youth programs.

Teen D+D with Raj
Apr 29 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pack Memorial Library

Join us for some Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!

All players aged 13-17 are eligible

Sunday, April 30, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Apr 30 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Friday, May 5, 2023
Bloom WNC Summer Concert Series: Andrew Wakefield
May 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bloom WNC Flower Farm

We are delighted to welcome Andrew Wakefield to Bloom WNC Outdoor Summer Concert Series!

Andrew Wakefield is a guitarist, songwriter and singer based in Asheville, NC. He has an extensive and eclectic catalogue of compositions ranging from guitar-driven bluegrass to folk, old-time, newgrass, rock, american, and more!

Saturday, May 6, 2023
2023 SPRING FLING PLANT SALE
May 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Interchange Building

2023 SPRING FLING PLANT SALE, sponsored by the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Buncombe County, the Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society, and The Men’s Garden Club of Asheville.

Extension Master Gardener volunteers will offer a huge selection of plants for any garden spot. Choose among perennials, ground covers, native plants, vegetable starts, herbs, shrubs. Garden art, books and some hard goods will also be available. Master Gardeners will help you select the right plant for the right place and answer your gardening questions.

The Asheville Blue Ridge Rose Society will sell many varieties of roses, including own-root, fragrant, and miniature roses. Expert rosarians will be on hand to help you choose the perfect rose and to give practical advice on growing and caring for roses.

The Men’s Garden Club of Asheville will be selling popular annual flowering plants in a wide variety of colors including Sunpatiens, impatiens, geraniums, marigolds, begonias, non-flowering sweet potato vines, and several others.

A planting activity for children will be offered. Parental supervision required.

Rain or shine, we’ll see you there! Don’t forget to bring your wagon.

While the county mask mandate has been lifted, participants for all events and activities are welcome to wear a mask to feel more comfortable.

Dungeons and Dragons with Raj
May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pack Memorial Library

Dungeons and Dragons with Raj

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!

All players aged 13-17 are eligible.

This program is free, but you do need to register. Email Raj at [email protected] to sign up.

Sunday, May 7, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
May 7 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Monday, May 8, 2023
Chess Club
May 8 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Black Mountain Brewing

Open to all ages and any skill set. We have a few boards, but folks are welcome to bring their own.

Sunday, May 14, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Bingo: Pack Memorial Library
May 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pack Memorial Library

Join us for Bingo! No cost to participate. Donated prizes available. Lots of fun, fellowship, and laughter. Light refreshments will be served. Suitable for all ages. Prizes are donated by the Friends of Pack Library. This will be held downstairs at Pack Library. No registration is required.

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Drive In BINGO
May 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Shiloh Center

Drive In BINGO

Come honk your horns and bring a friend to Drive-In BINGO at Linwood Crump Shiloh Center from 2pm -4pm. This fun filled event.. So come out and enjoy playing your favorite game from the comfort of your car! Winners will receive prizes and refreshments will be served!! Hope to see you there!
Friday, May 19, 2023
Black Mountain Garden Sale
May 19 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Black Mountain Town Square

Black Mountain Garden Sale, one of the most popular gardening sales in WNC, will be held on Friday, May 19, 4-8pm and Saturday, May 20, 9am-4pm at the Town Square Parking Lot at the corner of E. State St. and Richardson Blvd.

Hosted by Black Mountain Beautification Committee the sale will feature annuals, carnivorous plants, cut flowers, edible shrubs, herbs, native plants, perennials, shrubs, trees, and vegetable starts from specialty plant vendors. Plus garden décor including bee cabins, garden art and containers, wood carvings, and other specialty items.

The popular Members’ Market will have personal services and baked goods for sale. Purchase raffle tickets to take a chance to win plants. Proceeds help support the Seed Money Award, Community Improvement Award, and to keep the town beautiful!

Additional information at blackmountainbeautification.org. Let us help you create the garden of your dreams!

Spaghetti Dinner + Bingo Night
May 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center

Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center brings a delicious twist with Bingo & Spaghetti Dinner on May 19 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 20, 2023
Black Mountain Garden Sale
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Black Mountain Town Square

Black Mountain Garden Sale, one of the most popular gardening sales in WNC, will be held on Friday, May 19, 4-8pm and Saturday, May 20, 9am-4pm at the Town Square Parking Lot at the corner of E. State St. and Richardson Blvd.

Hosted by Black Mountain Beautification Committee the sale will feature annuals, carnivorous plants, cut flowers, edible shrubs, herbs, native plants, perennials, shrubs, trees, and vegetable starts from specialty plant vendors. Plus garden décor including bee cabins, garden art and containers, wood carvings, and other specialty items.

The popular Members’ Market will have personal services and baked goods for sale. Purchase raffle tickets to take a chance to win plants. Proceeds help support the Seed Money Award, Community Improvement Award, and to keep the town beautiful!

Additional information at blackmountainbeautification.org. Let us help you create the garden of your dreams!

 Team Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harvest House
Community Bingo
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Stephens-Lee Community Center

Stephens-Lee has BINGO!! Small prize will be awarded to the winner of each game. Remember what happens at Bingo, stays at Bingo!!
Saturday, May 20
1:00-2:30pm
Adults
FREE

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
May 20 @ 1:00 pm
Harvest House Community Center

Register now at AVLREC.com as space is limited to only eight teams!

How fast can you and a friend complete a 300-piece puzzle? Race seven other teams to determine the ultimate Asheville puzzle masters. Bring some more friends to cheer you on to victory!

$15 per team, register at AVLREC.com

Sunday, May 21, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
May 21 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Sunday, May 28, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
May 28 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Sunday, June 4, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Jun 4 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Saturday, June 10, 2023
Compost Demonstration
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jesse Israel @ WNC Farmers Market

Stop by and learn about composting at home. See five different composting methods on display, including a single bin unit, a tumbling composter, a wood pallet bin, a classic 3-bin system and an example of vermiculture on demo day.

Sunday, June 11, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Jun 11 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Thursday, June 15, 2023
Gardening in the Mountain Presents: Encouraging Good Garden Bugs
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
On-Line Event

Join entomologist Matt Bertone, NC State Director, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic as he shares his expertise and teaches us how to encourage the many beneficial organisms in our gardens and landscapes. Some of these lesser-known organisms have vital roles in healthy garden ecosystems, providing organic waste reduction and natural pest control services.