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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The Adventure Center of Asheville will be offering a night climb at the Treetops Adventure Park. Watch the world transform from dusk to night while climbing in the trees. Trails will be illuminated to give climbing the obstacles a new perspective. Over 15,000 colored lights, plus colorful lasers sparkling on thousands of leaves, cables, rope, and platforms throughout the park will create a mystical tree climbing experience like you can’t imagine.
The Twilight session start time is 4:30. The introductory price this year is $37/person. Standard day sessions are $47. The Red course is not open during the Twilight climbs.
Please visit our website (www.advavl.com) or call our reservation center at 800-451-9972.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1109885495830233/
Come enjoy the holiday season and all its wonder while playing alongside the Broad River and the fully decorated Mini Golf Course!
$6.50 to play and kids under 5 are FREE!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1473877239423624/?event_time_id=1473877282756953
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.
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/1524627331014393/?event_time_id=1524627441014382
Join us for one last get together before we say goodbye to 2018. This has been a year to be reckoned with. Let’s send it on it’s way as only we can- Surrounded by friends, good food, laughter, and love.
Bring your favorite dish to share with everyone, your funniest stories and jokes, your warmest hugs, and your biggest smile. If you are missing any one of these, we will have enough to share.
Kids are welcome in this space, and it will alcohol free until 9pm. BYOB to enjoy after 9.
https://www.facebook.com/events/571319520020547/
Join us as we close out the art show, “Ancestors in the Garden” – each piece honoring those who have come before, paving the way…
Proceeds from the sale of all pieces go towards the purchase of a new van for Hood Tours.
Live DJ. Nibbles provided by Cooking With Comedy Catering.
https://www.facebook.com/events/201102610842148/
Come help us celebrate two of our favorite people and sign Joey’s memorial at Hannah’s
https://www.facebook.com/events/1937699296311179/
Amazing Buffett, Delicious Cake, Legendary Bluesman Dr. Mac Arnold and Austin Brashier sitting in with The Stella-Rites ,An incredible night of great food, big fun, we will show you how to have fun. Reservations Please, seating is limited.
https://www.facebook.com/events/756955997987070/
Experience Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. Walk through an outdoor winter wonderland and see the Arboretum’s gardens dressed in more than half-a-million holiday lights. Roast s’mores by the fire, listen to your favorite holiday tunes or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cider or beer. Proceeds from the event will support the Arboretum’s educational programs, exhibit and facilities year-round.
Tickets range from $8-18 and must be purchased in advance online at www.ncwinterlights.com.
https://www.facebook.com/events/183329605927836/?event_time_id=183329635927833
Tour Gatlinburg’s most dazzling light displays by hopping aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights! This popular winter tradition is the perfect way to see our mountain town in all its Winter Magic splendor. Get your tickets today!
https://www.facebook.com/events/726348577700947/?event_time_id=726348617700943
$15 Suggested Donation. Please register online: www.theshiftstudio.com/register
The gong impacts the body and its meridians. It releases blocks, reduces tension and stimulates circulation. The result of this is a reorganization of the emotional energy and feelings that are tied into the body structure.
The gong changes the feelings that are blocked by cutting the thoughts that sustain and recreate the feelings. As a person comes back to normal, they notice a great difference between their current bodily feelings and the ones they are used to. This can be frightening, arousing, exciting or delightful. That will depend on the individual.
We will stretch, meditate and bathe in the sound of the gong to release ,relax and restore our being.
Optional: BRING A COMFORT OF HOME, LIKE A BLANKET OR A PILLOW FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT
https://www.facebook.com/events/252093788813616/
(EARLY SHOW) ONYX: Classic Hits From Broadway and Beyond at The Grey Eagle
6pm doors, 7pm show. ALL AGES, seated show.
Lead singer, Michael Kennen Miller, starred in the viral video, “Gay Men Will Marry Your Girlfriends”, performed in Lady Gaga’s “G.U.Y.”, played Willard on the National Tour of “Footloose”, and had several encore performances of his solo show at Vitello’s in Los Angeles. BFA Music Theatre, Elon University. Come experience a fun-filled musical evening with classic hits from Broadway, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, the Rolling Stones, and beyond.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2130449636998837/
Free show! 49 Winchester live at Highland Brewing Company
Grassroots Appalachian soul music from the mountain town of Castlewood VA. 49 Winchester has performed at Mountain Music Festival, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and stages across the East. Their new album “The Wind” was released in May 2018. Coming to Asheville, NC on Saturday, December 29th! Music from 7-9pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/354108058669201/
Come down to the Old Rock School in Webster and dance away the old year with an old-time barn dance! Jenny Monfore calling, with music by Cullowheezer (William Ritter, Pan Riggs, Brett Riggs).
https://www.facebook.com/events/2282433528645534/
The musical love child of songwriters Adam Herbst and Karen Corn, Further to Fly was born into the world kicking, screaming, and demanding to be heard. After several years of writing songs together, Adam and Karen decided the world needed to hear what they were creating. Performing as a trio with Kurt Wuerfele on lap steel, electric and acoustic guitar, Further to Fly brings unique acoustic, electric and eclectic music to the folks of Western North Carolina and beyond.
https://www.facebook.com/events/367856107120724/
$10 Advance / $12 Day of Show
Fronted by award winning songwriter, Paul Edelman, Jangling Sparrows Duo create crowd pleasing , soul driven Americana. The songs are edgy and misty, tender and tough. Philly Weekly said-“songs as true as any that emerged from the glory days of Nashville (or early Son Volt).” and No Depression says-“We think this is one of the best Americana bands we have heard this year, and would love to see their live performance.” Ambiance and raw energy define a live Jangling Sparrows duo performance.
Seated Lounge Show:: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/182608115953651/
Check out this month’s live music lineup:
Friday 11/30 Porch 40
Saturday 12/1 Asheville Waits Band
Friday 12/7 the Secret B-Sides
Saturday 12/8 Likewise
Friday 12/14 Virginia Ground
Saturday 12/15 Goldie & The Screamers
Friday 12/21 Andalyn
Saturday 12/22 The Trailblazers
Friday 12/28 TurnUp Truk
Saturday 12/29 49 Winchester
https://www.facebook.com/events/120896102170217/
Do you like good music and good food?
Well that settles it!
Come join us at Doolittle’s for Mojo On Max with guest Kyle Rowland
Show starts at 7:00 PM
-See you there
https://www.facebook.com/events/556324694831912/
This New Year’s Sound Bath lead by Billy Zanski, will help to slow the breath, and shift the brainwaves. As the powerful sound waves wash over the participants’ bodies, stress and worry dissipates, and the mind’s thoughts move into the background. Focusing on the landscape of peaceful sounds helps to activate the deep intelligence within the body and spirit. Billy opens up space for others to feel expanded, connected, and held in peace. Opening participants up to a greater perspective, inviting subtle shifts and healing to happen spontaneously.
Billy Zanski is an enthusiastic teacher, musician, and “helper in healing”. Sound healing and taking percussion into the realm of therapy has become the cornerstone of his sound shop Skinny Beats in Asheville. Billy has developed a mix of rhythmic and deep harmonic frequencies, from seeking out and learning from teachers across the globe. Here are some of the instruments used for each session: planetary gongs, gemstone and crystal (alchemy) bowls, West African harp, didgeridoo, handpan, and many other special instruments. For more information please visit www.skinnybeatsdrums.com.
New Year’s Sound Bath
Saturday, December 29th
7:00-8:30pm
OM Sanctuary- Oshun Renewal Center
Community Tuition: $25
Pre-registration requested.
Register today at goo.gl/nq9hGB
https://www.facebook.com/events/201779540772569/
After seeing her fiancé on TV kissing another woman at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mary’s life falls apart — just in time for the holidays. Over the next year, she stumbles back into the dating world, where “romance” ranges from weird and creepy to absurd and comical. It seems nothing can help Mary’s growing cynicism, until the charm and innocence of a five-year-old boy unexpectedly brings a new outlook on life and love. This heartwarming one woman show offers a hilarious and modern alternative to the old standards of the holiday season.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1658799787558592/?event_time_id=1658799827558588
Bringing original folk rock music from Greensboro back to Morganton! www.bryantoney.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/279544712750035/
Come drink beer and listen to music…what could possibly be better?
https://www.facebook.com/events/264912950893366/
Intimate Concert
https://www.facebook.com/events/2138655396451413/
Meet us at Mad Anthony’s in Waynesville, NC for some “rock and roll truth” and good times!
www.28pagesband.com
http://www.madanthonys.bar/
https://www.facebook.com/events/273308436867725/
Bring intention, joy, and healing sounds & words into your New Year! Experience kalimba master Kevin Spears, accompanied by Linda and Larry Cammarata for an evening of world music and soulful poetry blending with ambient sounds, pulsating rhythms, kalimba, flutes, percussion, didgeridoo, and vocals. For advance tickets, please call the White Horse at 828-669-0816. We look forward to seeing you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/454534895041739/
What to do in the last days of 2018!? Come hang out at Sanctuary Brewing Company and catch LIVE/LOCAL music from Chris Wilhelm & Friends on Saturday December 29th! Music starts @ 8 PM with No Cover! See ya’ll there!
Infectious indie folk rock that is known to make people dance and sing. Chris Wilhelm writes, sings and plays acoustic guitar, Chris Carter is on drums, and Chris Crecelius joins us on both electric guitar and banjo.
Chris Wilhelm- Lead Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter
Chris Carter- Drums
Maddie- Electric bass
Listen to our music free on https://chriswilhelm.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/388753561865701/
Eryn Fuson will be the featured harpist in internationally-acclaimed Scottish violinist Jamie Laval’s Celtic Christmas Tour! This show captures the beauty and atmosphere of Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, and Iceland during the holidays. An entertaining and thought-provoking family holiday experience, the show weaves a tapestry of music, dance, poetry, and stories that hearken back to the ancient Celtic celebrations associated with the Winter Solstice and Christmas.
Headlining the show is North Carolina-based violinist and storyteller Jamie Laval who in 2002 won the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championship. He has performed for Her Majesty The Queen, appeared on the NBC Today show, and presented a TEDx Talk. Laval’s recent album Murmurs and Drones won the popular vote for “Best World Traditional Album” in the 2012 Independent Music Awards.
In addition to Eryn on Celtic harp, Laval is joined by a cast of young, critically praised performers of woodwinds, guitar, Irish step dancing, and sublime vocals.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2185499221773869/
Jamie Laval’s Celtic Christmas captures the beauty and atmosphere of Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, and Iceland during the holidays. An entertaining and thought-provoking family holiday experience, the show weaves a tapestry of music, dance, poetry, and stories that hearken back to the ancient Celtic celebrations associated with the Winter Solstice and Christmas.
Headlining the show is North Carolina-based violinist and storyteller Jamie Laval who in 2002 won the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championship. He has performed for Her Majesty The Queen, appeared on the NBC Today show, and presented a TEDx Talk. Laval’s recent album Murmurs and Drones won the popular vote for “Best World Traditional Album” in the 2012 Independent Music Awards.
Joining Laval is a cast of young, critically praised performers of Celtic harp, woodwinds, guitar, Irish step dancing, and sublime vocals.
Tickets: http://ashevilletheatre.org/events/jamie-lavals-celtic-christmas/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2047139088909502/
Bowl Games All Day!
https://www.facebook.com/events/268779580484182/