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.

Fellowship program supporting emerging craft curators to explore and test new ideas about craft.
Details
- Award Amount:
- Up to $5,000
- Grant Period:
- Through 2023
Timeline
- Applications Open:
- Nov 16, 2021
- Orientation:
- January 14, 2022
- Deadline:
- Feb 14, 2022
- Notification:
- Apr 2022
- Grant Period begins:
- May 2022
- Grant Period ends:
- Through 2023
The Asheville Downtown Association is now accepting applications for food vending at our 2022 events. These include Downtown After 5, the Independence Day Celebration and Asheville Oktoberfest.
Applications are due Friday, February 25 at 5pm.
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The Henderson County Tourism Development Authority (HCTDA) is excited to announce that its tourism grant program is returning, with a goal of awarding several hundred thousand dollars to as many tourism-related Henderson County for-profit and nonprofit organizations who apply for funding as possible.
If your organization is interested in learning more about any of the grants that will be made available by the HCTDA for 2022-2023, you are invited to attend the Tourism Conference or to an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 26th at Cascades Mountain Resort, located at 201 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792, where you may drop in anytime from 3-4:30 pm.
The funds, which must be used for tourism-related projects, will be available in three categories: Destination Marketing Grants, Destination Event Grants, and Capital Project Grants.
Applications will be accepted from February 1- 28, 2022. Grant award decisions will be made in spring 2022 by the HCTDA Board members.
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Local Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for Grants
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The Black Mountain – Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), is currently accepting applications for its spring grant cycle from nonprofits serving the Swannanoa Valley. The grants will range in size from $2,500 – $10,000, and will focus on projects and programs relating to health and wellness, education, cultural and natural resources, and human services. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on March 1, 2022.
The online application can be accessed at cfwnc.org/grants/black-mountain-swannanoa-valley-endowment-fund. For more information about the Endowment Fund’s spring grant program, please contact Virginia Dollar at CFWNC, 828-367-9907, or [email protected].
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pecial V-day dessert alert: Our friends at Posana have outdone themselves with this Lavender Honey Cake with pomegranate mousse, orange curd, chocolate almond meringue kisses, Earl Grey honey gel, and fresh pomegranate arils.

Join us every Monday night for Singo (Musical Bingo)!
Singo will run from 7-8:15 pm.
No reservations needed, just get ready for a good time and a chance to win some Down Dog prizes!

The five members of Sun June spent their early years spread out across the United States, from the boonies of the Hudson Valley to the sprawling outskirts of LA. Having spent their college years within the gloomy, cold winters of the North East, Laura Colwell and Stephen Salisbury found themselves in the vibrant melting-pot of inspiration that is Austin, Texas. Meeting each other while working on Terrence Malick’s ‘Song to Song’, the pair were immediately taken by the city’s bustling small clubs and honky-tonk scene, and the fact that there was always an instrument within reach, always someone to play alongside.
Coming alive in this newly discovered landscape, Colwell and Salisbury formed Sun June alongside Michael Bain on lead guitar, Sarah Schultz on drums, and Justin Harris on bass and recorded their debut album live to tape, releasing it via the city’s esteemed Keeled Scales label in 2018. The band coined the term ‘regret pop’ to describe the music they made on the ‘Years’ LP. Though somewhat tongue in cheek, it made perfect sense ~ the gentle sway of their country leaning pop songs seeped in melancholy, as if each subtle turn of phrase was always grasping for something just out of reach.

- Bricks-And-Mortar
- Public Education
- Planning, Survey and Designation
Thanks for Supporting Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank
MANNA FoodBank is grateful to partner with Asheville Outlets for this important virtual food drive!
Since 1983, MANNA has and continues to serve communities across 16 counties of Western North Carolina through a network of hundreds of dedicated partners, providing food with hope and dignity to people experiencing hunger in our 6,434 square mile region. MANNA is an accredited member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization.
To learn more about MANNA’s work and programs, visit mannafoodbank.org.
The Asheville Downtown Association is now accepting applications for food vending at our 2022 events. These include Downtown After 5, the Independence Day Celebration and Asheville Oktoberfest.
Applications are due Friday, February 25 at 5pm.
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The Henderson County Tourism Development Authority (HCTDA) is excited to announce that its tourism grant program is returning, with a goal of awarding several hundred thousand dollars to as many tourism-related Henderson County for-profit and nonprofit organizations who apply for funding as possible.
If your organization is interested in learning more about any of the grants that will be made available by the HCTDA for 2022-2023, you are invited to attend the Tourism Conference or to an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 26th at Cascades Mountain Resort, located at 201 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792, where you may drop in anytime from 3-4:30 pm.
The funds, which must be used for tourism-related projects, will be available in three categories: Destination Marketing Grants, Destination Event Grants, and Capital Project Grants.
Applications will be accepted from February 1- 28, 2022. Grant award decisions will be made in spring 2022 by the HCTDA Board members.
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Local Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for Grants
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The Black Mountain – Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), is currently accepting applications for its spring grant cycle from nonprofits serving the Swannanoa Valley. The grants will range in size from $2,500 – $10,000, and will focus on projects and programs relating to health and wellness, education, cultural and natural resources, and human services. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on March 1, 2022.
The online application can be accessed at cfwnc.org/grants/black-mountain-swannanoa-valley-endowment-fund. For more information about the Endowment Fund’s spring grant program, please contact Virginia Dollar at CFWNC, 828-367-9907, or [email protected].
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$5 Highland pints
$5 Kids taco with chips and salsa Peace Love Tacos
$5 Kids nuggets & fries Buxton Chicken Palace
$5 Grassfed all beef hot dog with chips Farm Dogs
$5 Chicken & rice with veggies Bun Intended
$3.50 for a kiddie scoop or under $5 for a single scoop from The Hop!

One of Asheville’s newest food trucks is coming to Down Dog! Hashi Hana will be joining us every Tuesday from 5-8. The rotating menu includes: scratch-made soba noodles, Okonomiyaki Mochi waffles, and tofu skewers.
That’s right! Catawba has partnered up with AVL Charcuterie Co. for a Charcuterie Board Making Class! Grab a beer and head to the private back room where you’ll learn how to make a charcuterie board with Lindsey from AVL Charcuterie Co.
Board includes 3 meats, 3 cheeses, includes fruits and desserts!
Lindsey will take you through the process step by step on how to make a gorgeous board to impress your family and friends. Eat your board after the class or take it home to share!
Tickets are $65 per board. A maximum of 2 people are allowed to create one board together.

No reservations needed, just get ready for a good time and a chance to win some Down Dog prizes!

Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!
Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!

- Bricks-And-Mortar
- Public Education
- Planning, Survey and Designation
Thanks for Supporting Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank
MANNA FoodBank is grateful to partner with Asheville Outlets for this important virtual food drive!
Since 1983, MANNA has and continues to serve communities across 16 counties of Western North Carolina through a network of hundreds of dedicated partners, providing food with hope and dignity to people experiencing hunger in our 6,434 square mile region. MANNA is an accredited member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization.
To learn more about MANNA’s work and programs, visit mannafoodbank.org.
The Asheville Downtown Association is now accepting applications for food vending at our 2022 events. These include Downtown After 5, the Independence Day Celebration and Asheville Oktoberfest.
Applications are due Friday, February 25 at 5pm.
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The Henderson County Tourism Development Authority (HCTDA) is excited to announce that its tourism grant program is returning, with a goal of awarding several hundred thousand dollars to as many tourism-related Henderson County for-profit and nonprofit organizations who apply for funding as possible.
If your organization is interested in learning more about any of the grants that will be made available by the HCTDA for 2022-2023, you are invited to attend the Tourism Conference or to an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 26th at Cascades Mountain Resort, located at 201 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792, where you may drop in anytime from 3-4:30 pm.
The funds, which must be used for tourism-related projects, will be available in three categories: Destination Marketing Grants, Destination Event Grants, and Capital Project Grants.
Applications will be accepted from February 1- 28, 2022. Grant award decisions will be made in spring 2022 by the HCTDA Board members.
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Local Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for Grants
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The Black Mountain – Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), is currently accepting applications for its spring grant cycle from nonprofits serving the Swannanoa Valley. The grants will range in size from $2,500 – $10,000, and will focus on projects and programs relating to health and wellness, education, cultural and natural resources, and human services. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on March 1, 2022.
The online application can be accessed at cfwnc.org/grants/black-mountain-swannanoa-valley-endowment-fund. For more information about the Endowment Fund’s spring grant program, please contact Virginia Dollar at CFWNC, 828-367-9907, or [email protected].
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The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 1 -2 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family. All are welcome, regardless of income or family size. Distributions are free and no paperwork is required. The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and a Community Engagement Table with valuable services such as cooking demonstrations. While you’re in the lot, stop in to get a free library card if you don’t have one, pick up a cookbook or two to experiment with your bundle of groceries, or grab a DVD to watch while snacking. |

Enjoy a $6 glass of wine and 1/2 off bottles every Wednesday night!

Comedy Open Mic at Asheville Music Hall in downtown Asheville. Every Weds. 8pm. Doors and comic sign up at 7pm. Free


The Legendary Shack Shakers’ hell-for-leather roadshow has earned quite a name for itself with its unique brand of Southern Gothic that is all-at-once irreverent, revisionist, dangerous, and fun. Led by their charismatic, rail-thin frontman and blues-harpist JD Wilkes, the Shack Shakers are a four-man wrecking crew from the South whose explosive interpretations of the blues, punk, rock and country have made fans, critics and legions of potential converts into true believers.
After taking more than a year off to work on other projects (including JD Wilkes’s book “Barn Dances & Jamborees Across Kentucky”), the band is re-mobilizing in the fall of 2014 much to the excitement of many a Shack Shaker fanatic. Despite the group’s time off, their reputation for intensity has stuck with them. On stage, JD has been compared to the likes of Iggy Pop, David Byrne, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The Nashville Scene named Wilkes “the best frontman in Nashville” in 2002, while former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra has called JD “the last great Rock and Roll frontman.” Having joined the band in early 2012, garage blues guitar player Rod Hamdallah–who also lends his prowess to Wilkes’s side project ‘JD Wilkes and the Dirt Daubers’–is back in the Shack Shakers’ lineup. The rhythm section is rounded out with Brett Whitacre on drums and Mark Robertson thumping out the upright bass.

- Bricks-And-Mortar
- Public Education
- Planning, Survey and Designation
Thanks for Supporting Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank
MANNA FoodBank is grateful to partner with Asheville Outlets for this important virtual food drive!
Since 1983, MANNA has and continues to serve communities across 16 counties of Western North Carolina through a network of hundreds of dedicated partners, providing food with hope and dignity to people experiencing hunger in our 6,434 square mile region. MANNA is an accredited member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization.
To learn more about MANNA’s work and programs, visit mannafoodbank.org.



