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, August 22, 2021
Food Truck Sundays
Aug 22 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Archetype Brewing

In conjunction with Sunday Sessions Live (and virtual) music: Food Truck Sundays will bring a new or rotating “staff favorite” cuisine each week to the Beechams Curve offerings.
Gan Shan West, our main culinary provider 6 days a week, is closed on Sundays. Enjoy the convenience, delicious variety and the music – all in one Sunday Funday stop!

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Aquanet: Goth Night
Aug 24 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 25 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Move On Up: Soul/R+B
Aug 25 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 26 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Thursday, August 26, 2021
Salsa Night Thursday
Aug 26 @ 9:30 pm – Aug 27 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Friday, August 27, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Aug 27 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show
Aug 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show

UPSTATE COIN SHOW

THE 2021 ANNUAL SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED !  COVID SLOWED US DOWN BUT WE WILL NOT BE STOPPED.

SPONSORED BY  “THE GREENVILLE COIN CLUB”  WWW.GREENVILLECOINCLUB.CLUB &  “THE PARKER COIN CLUB” WWW.PARKERCOINCLUB.ORG

DONT MISS THE 51st  UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA COIN SHOW               

SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, 385 N CHURCH STREET, SPARTANBURG SC.

WWW.CROWDPLEASER.COM

The 2021 SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS

FRIDAY           AUGUST    27th 2021         10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SATURDAY     AUGUST    28th 2021        10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SUNDAY         AUGUST    29th 2021        10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

ANACS GRADING SERVICE WILL BE ONSITE TO TAKE YOUR SUBMISSIONS.  LEAVE THEM WITH RUSTY FROM ANACS AND SAVE SHIPPING FEES FOR SUBMISSIONS.

THIS IS THE 51st UPSTATE SC COIN SHOW. WE HAVE OVER 50 DEALERS SETUP.  IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL SILVER, GOLD, RAW OR CERTIFIED COINS, THIS IS THE PLACE!

Grading Services

ANACS WILL BE AT THE SHOW

********* NO ADMISSION CHARGE AND FREE PARKING FOR ALL VISITORS ***********

 

Everybody Free Dance Party
Aug 27 @ 10:00 pm – Aug 28 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

DJ Dance Party with Meseret & Zati 🎧 Every Friday Nigh it’s you, it’s dark house and the dance floor. NO COVER 21+

Saturday, August 28, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Aug 28 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show
Aug 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show

UPSTATE COIN SHOW

THE 2021 ANNUAL SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED !  COVID SLOWED US DOWN BUT WE WILL NOT BE STOPPED.

SPONSORED BY  “THE GREENVILLE COIN CLUB”  WWW.GREENVILLECOINCLUB.CLUB &  “THE PARKER COIN CLUB” WWW.PARKERCOINCLUB.ORG

DONT MISS THE 51st  UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA COIN SHOW               

SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, 385 N CHURCH STREET, SPARTANBURG SC.

WWW.CROWDPLEASER.COM

The 2021 SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS

FRIDAY           AUGUST    27th 2021         10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SATURDAY     AUGUST    28th 2021        10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SUNDAY         AUGUST    29th 2021        10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

ANACS GRADING SERVICE WILL BE ONSITE TO TAKE YOUR SUBMISSIONS.  LEAVE THEM WITH RUSTY FROM ANACS AND SAVE SHIPPING FEES FOR SUBMISSIONS.

THIS IS THE 51st UPSTATE SC COIN SHOW. WE HAVE OVER 50 DEALERS SETUP.  IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL SILVER, GOLD, RAW OR CERTIFIED COINS, THIS IS THE PLACE!

Grading Services

ANACS WILL BE AT THE SHOW

********* NO ADMISSION CHARGE AND FREE PARKING FOR ALL VISITORS ***********

 

Sunday, August 29, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Aug 29 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show
Aug 29 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Upstate South Carolina Coin Show

UPSTATE COIN SHOW

THE 2021 ANNUAL SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED !  COVID SLOWED US DOWN BUT WE WILL NOT BE STOPPED.

SPONSORED BY  “THE GREENVILLE COIN CLUB”  WWW.GREENVILLECOINCLUB.CLUB &  “THE PARKER COIN CLUB” WWW.PARKERCOINCLUB.ORG

DONT MISS THE 51st  UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA COIN SHOW               

SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, 385 N CHURCH STREET, SPARTANBURG SC.

WWW.CROWDPLEASER.COM

The 2021 SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS

FRIDAY           AUGUST    27th 2021         10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SATURDAY     AUGUST    28th 2021        10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SUNDAY         AUGUST    29th 2021        10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

ANACS GRADING SERVICE WILL BE ONSITE TO TAKE YOUR SUBMISSIONS.  LEAVE THEM WITH RUSTY FROM ANACS AND SAVE SHIPPING FEES FOR SUBMISSIONS.

THIS IS THE 51st UPSTATE SC COIN SHOW. WE HAVE OVER 50 DEALERS SETUP.  IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL SILVER, GOLD, RAW OR CERTIFIED COINS, THIS IS THE PLACE!

Grading Services

ANACS WILL BE AT THE SHOW

********* NO ADMISSION CHARGE AND FREE PARKING FOR ALL VISITORS ***********

Food Truck Sundays
Aug 29 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Archetype Brewing

In conjunction with Sunday Sessions Live (and virtual) music: Food Truck Sundays will bring a new or rotating “staff favorite” cuisine each week to the Beechams Curve offerings.
Gan Shan West, our main culinary provider 6 days a week, is closed on Sundays. Enjoy the convenience, delicious variety and the music – all in one Sunday Funday stop!

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Aquanet: Goth Night
Aug 31 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 1 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Move On Up: Soul/R+B
Sep 1 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Thursday, September 2, 2021
Sunset Rooftop Stand Up Comedy Shows in Downtown Asheville
Sep 2 @ 8:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Come grab dinner and a show at Rabbit Rabbit, in Downtown Asheville Outside Theatre Space:
**Great Craft Rabbit-themed cocktails available
**AVL Pizza truck on-site & AVL Pizza full menu available
**Rooftop-seating, depending on weather, where we go to an awesome space below
**Sanitized Headphones provided so you don’t miss a joke while getting your food & drinks, works anywhere around the venue and Asheville Pizza

Featuring:
Asheville’s Hottest Standup Comics
What:
Weekly Outdoor & Rooftop*
Sunset Comedy Dinner Shows
When: :
Thursdays Sept 2,9,16, 23
8p (doors 7:30p)
Where:
Rabbit Rabbit,
Downtown Asheville, 75 Coxe Ave

Tickets at RabbitRabbitavl.com
More information or to inquire about performing, contact Michele Scheve at [email protected]
*Rooftop depends on weather, we have a great space under the roof too!

Salsa Night Thursday
Sep 2 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 3 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Friday, September 3, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Sep 3 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Everybody Free Dance Party
Sep 3 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 4 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

DJ Dance Party with Meseret & Zati 🎧 Every Friday Nigh it’s you, it’s dark house and the dance floor. NO COVER 21+

Saturday, September 4, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Sep 4 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Hip Hop Night: Vinyl Timetravelers
Sep 4 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 5 @ 6:00 pm
Asheville Beauty Academy

Hip Hop Turntablism party with DJs Kutzu & Chubby Knuckles & the Vinyl Time Travelers first Saturday of the month.
Every First Saturday 10pm to 2am
All events 21+
Sunday, September 5, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Sep 5 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Food Truck Sundays
Sep 5 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Archetype Brewing

In conjunction with Sunday Sessions Live (and virtual) music: Food Truck Sundays will bring a new or rotating “staff favorite” cuisine each week to the Beechams Curve offerings.
Gan Shan West, our main culinary provider 6 days a week, is closed on Sundays. Enjoy the convenience, delicious variety and the music – all in one Sunday Funday stop!

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Aquanet: Goth Night
Sep 7 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 8 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic at The Asheville Music Hall
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Asheville Music Hall

Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge is the longest running comedy open mic in Asheville happening every Wednesday night

The show starts at 8:00, and there is no cover. Anyone wanting to perform needs to sign up by 8pm, and will get five minutes on stage. Local and not-so-local, professional and not-so-professional comics perform or just anyone wanting to get up in front of people and try to make them laugh. Always fun. Always free.

Anyone wanting to perform needs to sign up by 8pm, and will get five minutes on stage. The order of sign-up is not necessarily the order of the show.

Move On Up: Soul/R+B
Sep 8 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 9 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Thursday, September 9, 2021
Sunset Rooftop Comedy Shows in Downtown Asheville
Sep 9 @ 8:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Come grab dinner and a show at Rabbit Rabbit, in Downtown Asheville Outside Theatre Space:
**Great Craft Rabbit-themed cocktails available
**AVL Pizza truck on-site & AVL Pizza full menu available
**Rooftop-seating, depending on weather, where we go to an awesome space below
**Sanitized Headphones provided so you don’t miss a joke while getting your food & drinks, works anywhere around the venue and Asheville Pizza

Featuring:
Asheville’s Hottest Standup Comics
What:
Weekly Outdoor & Rooftop*
Sunset Comedy Dinner Shows
When: :
Thursdays Sept 2,9,16, 23
8p (doors 7:30p)
Where:
Rabbit Rabbit,
Downtown Asheville, 75 Coxe Ave

Tickets at RabbitRabbitavl.com
More information or to inquire about performing, contact Michele Scheve at [email protected]
*Rooftop depends on weather, we have a great space under the roof too!

Salsa Night Thursday
Sep 9 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 10 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Friday, September 10, 2021
Reimagined Competition for 2021 Gingerbread Season
Sep 10 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn

The National Gingerbread House Competition™

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.

Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.

 

November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.

 

November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.

 

December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.

 

November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

The Price Is Right – Live Stage Show
Sep 10 @ 8:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

 

The Price is Right Live

The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win.  Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car!  Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show…from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers™  to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase.

Playing to near sold-out audiences for more than 14 years, the Price Is Right Live™ has entertained millions of guests and given away more than 12 million dollars in cash and prizes.

If you’re a fan of The Price Is Right™ on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version of the show!

“WANT TO PLAY? NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of 50 United States and Canada (excluding Puerto Rico & Quebec), 18 years or older. Ticket purchase will not increase your chances of being selected to play. To register for chance to be a contestant, visit registration area at or near the venue box office 3 hours prior to show time.  For complete rules & regulations, including eligibility requirements, visit or call the box office.  To enter theater to watch show, a ticket purchase is required. Sponsored by Good Games Live, Inc.  Void where prohibited. Price is Right Live™/© 2019 FremantleMedia. All Rights Reserved.”

Click HERE for our standard arena policies and our most frequently asked questions. Ticket prices are always subject to change without notice. Additional fees apply.

Everybody Free Dance Party
Sep 10 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 11 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

DJ Dance Party with Meseret & Zati 🎧 Every Friday Nigh it’s you, it’s dark house and the dance floor. NO COVER 21+