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, October 31, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Oct 31 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

The Haunted Farm
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Haunted Farm

Hendersonville, NC’s very own Haunted Farm is back for the 2023 Fall and Spooky Season! Bring your friends and family for a night, or more, of spooky and exciting fun that they’ll never forget! Come make memories in our NEW and movie quality sets that are sure to elevate your sense of fun and fear to extreme new heights! Check our website for Dates, Times, & Ticket Info!

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 1 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Thursday, November 2, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 2 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival Kick-Off Party
Nov 2 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
BBQ's Bears Smokehouse
Friday, November 3, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Saturday, November 4, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 4 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

The 4th Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival
Nov 4 @ 11:00 am
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

SATURDAY
11:00 AM Show Open
1:30 PM Reggie Bügmüncher
2:30 PM Heavy Metal Magician Nigel Blackstorm
3:30 PM The Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
5:00 PM Tattoo Contests
7:00 PM Heavy Metal Magician Nigel Blackstorm
7:45 PM The Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
8:30 PM Reggie Bügmüncher
9:15 PM Verona Fink Burlesque Sideshow and Suspension
10:00 PM Tattoo of the Day
11:00 PM Show Close

SUNDAY
11:00 AM Show Open
1:30 PM Reggie Bügmüncher
2:30 PM Heavy Metal Magician Nigel Blackstorm
3:30 PM The Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
5:00 PM Tattoo Contests
7:00 PM Tattoo of the Day and Best of Show
8:00 PM Show Close

75th Anniversary Dance Party
Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 7 to 11 pm, as we celebrate three-quarters of a century of art and culture in style. The party promises to be a blast from the past, so get ready to don your best ’70s attire and get your dancing shoes on.

But that’s not all! We’ve lined up an array of treats to make this night truly unforgettable. Satisfy your taste buds with delectable delights from food truck Bun Intended offering a mouthwatering fusion of flavors in the plaza outside. DJ Erik Mattox will be spinning all your favorite ’70s dance tunes, ensuring the dance floor stays electric all night long. And for those looking to score some unique treasures, don’t miss our silent auction, featuring incredible items that will make you want to bid with enthusiasm.

Join us for a night of drinks, dancing, and nostalgia as we commemorate 75 years of artistic excellence at the Asheville Art Museum. Stay tuned for more updates as we gear up for this milestone celebration!

Sunday, November 5, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 5 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

The 4th Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival
Nov 5 @ 11:00 am
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

SATURDAY
11:00 AM Show Open
1:30 PM Reggie Bügmüncher
2:30 PM Heavy Metal Magician Nigel Blackstorm
3:30 PM The Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
5:00 PM Tattoo Contests
7:00 PM Heavy Metal Magician Nigel Blackstorm
7:45 PM The Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
8:30 PM Reggie Bügmüncher
9:15 PM Verona Fink Burlesque Sideshow and Suspension
10:00 PM Tattoo of the Day
11:00 PM Show Close

SUNDAY
11:00 AM Show Open
1:30 PM Reggie Bügmüncher
2:30 PM Heavy Metal Magician Nigel Blackstorm
3:30 PM The Daredevil from Down Under Alakazam
5:00 PM Tattoo Contests
7:00 PM Tattoo of the Day and Best of Show
8:00 PM Show Close

Monday, November 6, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 6 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Give Local for Early Education
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room

Support young children and their families! Join us for a celebration of early education, early literacy, and community. We’re collecting donations through MountainXpress’s Give!Local campaign. We’ll be at Ginger’s Revenge with door prizes, camaraderie, and delicious beverages

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 7 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Thursday, November 9, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 9 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Friday, November 10, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 10 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Saturday, November 11, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 11 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard FREE Holiday Farm Fest
Nov 11 @ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Ross Farm

Join us for the second Holiday Farm Fest at Ross Farm! 🎄🎁✨
Where: 91 Holbrook Road, Candler, NC, 28571
When: November 11th from 11:30 am to 4 pm
Cost: Free!

Come experience one heck of a unique venue! Our beautiful greenhouses will be transformed into a winter wonderland with unique plants, holiday music, hot beverages, goodies, and three greenhouses full of fantastic vendors ready to complete your holiday shopping list.

Join the holly jolly cheer with a community sing-a-long where Lauren Davis of @fiddyshadesofgreen and the rest of the Farm Fam will sing Christmas classics! This year, we’re singing Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ plus another classic.

We’ll be playing all of the holiday hits as you peruse our wonderful line-up of artisan craft and food vendors. Vendors include:
✨Your Mother’s Medicine
✨Cole Klutch Purses
✨Sabai Sabai
✨Mahila
✨New Moon Magic Studio
✨Yarned and Dangerous Crafts LLC
✨Appalachian Clay
✨Black Bear Woodworks
✨Pure Fire Foods
✨Jen Toledo Painting and Drawing
✨True Earth Herbs
✨Stray Cat Goods
✨Autumn & Olive Handmade
✨Mamaws Mudcrafts
✨Appalachian Wyld Botanicals
✨The Botany Garage
✨Early-Zald Photography
✨Max Trainque Glass
✨Machine Creek Studio
✨Fringe and Folly
✨Tree to Table Wood Works
✨Hemp3d
✨Silas Sauce
✨Lucent Heart Designs

Appalachian Standard will be there selling CBD, including our four brand new holiday boxes with exclusive releases in each just in time for the celebration.

We’ll also have a scavenger hunt for the kids and a few other surprises! Parking is available onsite but can be limited so we recommend that you carpool. This is an indoor event.

Stop by the farm for some holiday cheer!

Sunday, November 12, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Monday, November 13, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 13 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 14 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Thursday, November 16, 2023
Clean Juice Asheville Smoothies benefits Verner Center for Early Learning
Nov 16 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Clean Juice Asheville

There is still time to stop in for a smoothie!

Now through Wednesday November 15th at Clean Juice Asheville, guests will receive a 16oz regular smoothie for free with a $2 donation to the Quarters for Kids charity benefiting Verner (this is an in-store promotion only, while supplies last)!

Saturday, November 18, 2023
Outlaw Sound music festival
Nov 18 @ 5:00 pm
Revolve

**Outlaw Sound Festival Takes Center Stage at Revolve Gallery**

“Outlaw Sound” is a one-day musical event that promises to redefine the concert experience as a one-of-a-kind event for music enthusiasts of all generations, with a special focus on electronic and experimental artists.

Date: Saturday, November 18th
Time: Starting at 5:00 PM
Location: Revolve Gallery

Outlaw Sound Festival lineup artists include:

– Mark Hosler of Negativland, with his first solo performance in five years.
– We Are Ants to Them, a project by Andre Chomondeley, known for touring with legendary rock artists such as Pat Metheny, Adrian Belew, and Steve Howe. Chomondeley creates captivating soundscapes using modular synthesizers.
– Mike Holmes, known as Nostalgianoid, and the rising local artist Robin T100 Banks.
– A screening of the short film “Attempt to Move a Building” by A. Eithne Hamilton.
– Stoolsampler, who crafts unique dance tracks from a collage of voicemails left for Firestorm Books.

In addition to the outstanding musical performances, the event will feature an array of wares by talented artists and vendors, including Robin Gelberg’s ceramics, Edwin Salas Art, and offerings from Firestorm Books.

Outlaw Sound Festival is not just about the music; it’s about supporting the community. This event will contribute to the growth of Revolve Gallery and extend a helping hand to the Aston Park Defendants.

Produced by the Pipsissewa Movement Project and Peter Speer, the Outlaw Sound Festival promises a night of unforgettable music, art, and community spirit. Join us on Saturday, November 18th, for a unique and exciting experience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. We hope to see you there!

For more information and tickets, please visit
https://withfriends.co/event/16937305/outlaw_sound

Since 2015, Revolve has been a thriving hub of artistic experimentation in the vibrant city of Asheville, North Carolina. In 2021, we evolved into a dynamic co-op contemporary art space, dedicated to fostering creative energies on the bedrock of inclusivity, accessibility, and unbridled experimentation.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
No Man’s Land Film Festival Presented by MountainTrue
Nov 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Belgium Brewing Brewhouse

MountainTrue and New Belgium Brewing Co. are proud to invite you to No Man’s Land Film Festival (NMLFF) – the premier all-women adventure film festival featuring environmentally-focused documentary shorts – at New Belgium Brewing’s Brewhouse in Asheville, NC, on November 28 (Giving Tuesday!). NMLFF is free to attend, and the event will also be available virtually for those who cannot attend in person. The NMLFF in-person screening is first come first serve – be sure to arrive early to get your seat(s)!

Learn more about NMLFF here.

Thursday, December 7, 2023
Mischief Moon Gala
Dec 7 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Asheville Masonic Temple

Invoke your imagination and dawn your most creaturely costumes at the Mischief Moon Gala! This evening of ceremony, interactive art, empowered movement, and connection is coming Thursday, December 7th, to the Asheville Masonic Temple. Head to https://www.fireflygathering.org/event/mischief-moon-gala for tickets, and see below for more details!

The Mischief Moon Gala: Thursday, December 7th from 5 – 11 pm at the Asheville Masonic Temple

Join us as we celebrate the power of creativity and community with live music from beloved artists like Holy River, Sarah Louise, and Wild Roots Rising; a community waltz with a live band (waltz class beforehand!); traditional Cherokee foods from Bigwitch Wisdom Initiative, and an entire evening of beautifully bizarre performances, installations, and offerings.

This year, we are delving into the wide world of weird, with an emphasis on the bizarre iterations of creation. Start creating your most captivating costumes as you, The Wanderer, have many adventures into the underworld and beyond soon to come!

Begin your journey in The Underworld, where we’ve curated an assortment of oddities to entertain you, including the Fae Cleaning Crew and the FerryMan. When you need to revive your spirits, journey up the Haunted Staircase to sojourn in the Realm of the Fae, where ethereal music, poetry and the Otherworldly Art Gallery & Cantina await you.

All proceeds for the Gala go toward supporting artists and fundraise for Firefly Gathering’s year-round work to empower the people of the Southeast through earthskills workshops, the Annual Firefly Gathering, and community-building events.

Sunday, December 17, 2023
Santa Paws
Dec 17 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Point Lookout Vineyards

Join us for a festive, fun-filled celebration for you and your pups this December 17th! We will have Santa here for photo opportunities, live music, and dog treats!
Donations will be accepted for the Blue Ridge Humane society during the month of December

Swannanoa Winterfest
Dec 17 @ 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Grovemont Square

Take a break from holiday preparations and enjoy the spirit of the season at Swannanoa Winterfest, a unique community celebration that brings a taste of Old Europe to the Swannanoa Valley. This free event takes place in Grovemont Square (adjacent to the Swannanoa Library, 101 West Charleston Ave.), on Sunday, December 17, from 2 – 6:30 pm.

 

Modeled on traditional European holiday markets, Swannanoa Winterfest will feature 40 artisans and vendors selling a variety of unique gift items under tents decked with festive lights. Festivalgoers can stroll through the vendor tents; enjoy musical entertainment and jugglers; warm their hands and roast marshmallows over a fire pit; and choose from a wide array of delicious food, holiday treats, and hot drinks that will be available for purchase. New for 2023 – hop on board the Holiday Trolley for a guided tour of the historic Grovemont neighborhood, celebrating its 100th anniversary as America’s first planned community ($3 donation per person; hot chocolate included!).

 

There will be games and activities for the kids, too, including a visit from Olaf the Snowman, and a booth for writing and mailing letters to Santa at the North Pole. Bring the whole family and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with your friends and neighbors!

 

Please join in the spirit of the holiday by bringing non-perishables or monetary donations to support the Healthy Food & Fund Drive sponsored by local nonprofit Bounty & Soul.

 

Swannanoa Winterfest is a gift to the community, brought to you by the Swannanoa Community Council, Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa (FANS), and the Friends of the Swannanoa Library. The library’s huge used book sale, located in the building’s basement, will be open throughout the event.

 

For more information about Swannanoa Winterfest, or to sign up as a volunteer, please call the Event Coordinator, Marco Rozenbroek, at 305-495-2666.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Master Musicians of Africa: A LEAF Global Arts Benefit featuring Adama Dembele and Chinobay
Dec 27 @ 7:00 pm
The Grey Eagle
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
– ALL AGES (kids 12 and under FREE)
– PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT LEAF GLOBAL ARTS

This is a very special show with two master musicians from Africa – Adama Dembele from the Ivory Coast, and Chinobay of Uganda – who have made WNC their home, and who are deeply connected with LEAF Global Art’s mission of connecting cultures and creating community through music, arts education and experiences, to cultivate curiosity, preserve cultures and promote global understanding. This year-end benefit show, which will also feature other talented local musicians from the Asheville area, is all about supporting this powerful work, and connecting our local and global communities as we celebrate the closing of one year, and the beginning of a new journey around the sun.
Learn more about these amazing musicians below, and visit theleaf.org/give to hear more about the work that you’re helping to support by buying a ticket to this event, and becoming a LEAF Member.

Chinobay is Uganda’s leading international world musician. He is a singer/songwriter, creative arts producer, educator, multi-instrumentalist and philanthropist whose work has been described as “some of the most exquisite music coming out of Africa today.” For more than 15 years, he has captivated audiences with his soothing rhythms and powerful world-roots-dance melodies that emanate from the diversity of the many traditional instruments he customized to develop his unique sound. His educational and outreach programs are the gateway into Africa through which he introduces Africa’s culture, arts, history and lifestyle rarely covered by mainstream media to global audiences most especially those in schools and colleges.

Adama Dembele is a master djembéfola (djembe player) from Ivory Coast, West Africa and tailor of West African clothing, and for 12+ years Adama is a leading Master Teaching Artists with LEAF Global Arts! Adama come from a family of musicians for 33 generations, and has toured several continents with various major acts such Oumou Sangare, Salif Keita & many others. Adama has created and played in several drum and dance companies such as Yelemba d’Abidjan, Ensemble Koteba, Congoba and many more. You can play drums with Adama most Saturdays 12-2at his Yala! at LEAF Global Arts downtown Asheville. “When I share my culture, I am representing all of my family of drummers, storytellers and culture keepers in Ivory Coast and Mali. I am grateful to have a place to share my culture with so many great people. This means everything to me and the future.” – Adama