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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Saturday, December 12, 2020
Amanda Wilbanks Book Signing at Acorns Boutique
Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Acorns Boutique

Join us for a book signing and pie sampling with Amanda Wilbanks, author of ‘Southern Baked,’ at Acorns Boutique in Downtown Highlands from 12 – 2 pm. Pre-order your pie by calling Acorns at 828-787-1877.

Velvet Magnum Christmas Party Burial Beer Co.
Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Burial Beer Co.
Join us Saturday, December 12th from 12pm-5pm for our 5th Annual Velvet Magnum Christmas Party with our good friends from Other Half.
Tropical Beer Slushees, Festive Tropical Christmas Menu Features, Photo Opportunities with Sloth and Selleck, Selleck Claus Costume Contest at 3pm (winner gets a $50 Burial Gift Card), and a hell of a lot of Other Half beers on draft.
Foraging Food Tour
Dec 12 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
No Taste Like Home

Join us for three hours “off the eaten path” as we find and gather over a dozen wild edibles. We’ll whip up a little tasting right on the trail. Take home the rest of your finds and/or get ready for some find dining when one of our award-winning restaurant partners prepares your “catch of the day,” with lunch, brunch or dinner, for free. Wild mushroom pizza, daylily tamales, sassafras root beer, wisteria ice cream… it all depends on what we find!


Pricing

  • Adult (Ages 12+): $75
  • Child (Ages 5-11): $35
  • Child (Ages 4 & Under): Free
Asheville Wine Market Saturday Afternoon Tastings
Dec 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Wine Market

Taste 3 for Free when you join us in the shop for weekly Saturday Afternoon Tastings.

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Hickory Nut Gap Farm Holiday Sale
Dec 12 @ 4:04 pm – 5:04 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

HICKORY NUT GAP WILL DONATE A POUND OF OUR PASTURE RAISED MEATS TO FAMILIES IN NEED FOR EVERY SAMPLER BOX PURCHASED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2020.

John Doyle
Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm
Isis Music Hall--The Main Stage

Seated Concert with Dinner – reservations highly recommended. Please call the venue for tickets and reservations. 828-575-2737

John​ ​Doyle‘s​ ​remarkable​ ​guitar​ ​talents​ ​are​ ​legendary​ ​but​ ​in​ ​recent​ ​years​ ​his songwriting​ ​has​ ​been​ ​getting​ ​a​ ​growing​ ​share​ ​of​ ​attention.​ ​​​His​ ​articulate, colorful​ ​and​ ​evocative​ ​songs​ ​of​ ​emigration,​ ​war,​ ​oppression​ ​and​ ​loss​ ​rival​ ​the greatest​ ​traditional​ ​songs​ ​ever​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Irish​ ​canon.​ ​An​ ​evening​ ​of​ ​top​ ​class musicianship​ ​and​ ​songs​ ​by​ ​an​ ​original​ ​heavyweight​ ​in​ ​celtic​ ​music.

Sunday, December 13, 2020
Asheville Independent Restaurant Holiday Hours
Dec 13 all-day
Online

Make your holidays merry, bright and a culinary delight with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association. Before you go out or order in for your special holiday evenings, make sure that your favorite restaurant is open for business! Check the AIR Holiday Hours – a complete list of AIR restaurant’s special holiday hours from Thanksgiving to ringing in the New Year! These will be updated often, so please check in throughout the season! View Holiday Hours here –

Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods Takeout 2 Donate
Dec 13 all-day
Various Asheville Restaurants

Asheville restaurants are coupling their off-premise order options with a digital fundraising program so local charities like Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods can stay active and funded this year.

Nearby fundraising partners for Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods include Five GuysMOD Pizza, & Dickeys Barbecue Pit, who will donate 15 – 20% of orders back to Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods when you book a date to fundraise with them.

View Asheville Partners For Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods

Because these events can include off-premise orders like take-out, delivery, drive thru or pick up, it’s easy for friends and Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods supporters to safely participate via their preferred method.


Dickey´s Barbecue Pit Logo

1. Dickey´s Barbecue Pit

2002 N Main St Ste 125, Asheville, NC 28803

Average Price $15
 Dine-In Restricted
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

15%


Five Guys Logo

2. Five Guys

182 Merimon Road, Asheville, NC 28801

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


MOD Pizza Logo

3. MOD Pizza

873 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


Five Guys Logo

4. Five Guys

1838 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


Cinnabon Logo

5. Cinnabon

377 Long Shoal Road, Arden, NC 28704

Average Price $5
 Dine-In Restricted
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

15%

Desserts handmade to order
Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Online

a slice of cake on a plate: Peppermint bark brownies from Butterbug's Baked Goods.

Desserts handmade to order and without preservatives!

Order online only.

Yule logs: an annual Hop tradition
Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Hop Ice Creamery

a close up of a piece of chocolate cake on a table: Ice cream Yule logs from The Hop Ice Cream Cafe.Vegan Ice Cream Yule Logs

Pickup is Tuesday 2-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 12-6 p.m.

Bluegrass Brunch
Dec 13 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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Bluegrass Brunch
hosted by Aaron Woody Wood & The Sufi Brothers

Pickin’ on the Porch w/ Chicken Coop Willaye 1030AM
Bald Mountain Boys 11AM – 12:30PM
Sufi Brothers 12:45PM – 3PM

Be sure to check out our Bloody Mary Bar, the BEST selection of pickled products and other additions in Asheville. The MOJO Kitchen will be serving a special Brunch menu until 3PM as well.

Food & music start at 10:30am
ADULT beverages at Noon.

Afrolachian Gardens Pop-Up Home Ground Coffee Bar + Deli
Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Home Ground Coffee Bar & Deli

Happy Holidays! ⛄
Afrolachian Gardens has teamed up with Home Ground Coffee Bar and Deli for a Pop-Up Shop just in time for the gift-giving holidays!
Stay warm with a beverage from Home Ground’s huge list of specialty drinks and then come outside to shop Afrolachian Gardens’ assortment of air plants, living jewelry, and other handmade goods!
Be sure to wear a mask and bundle up!
Visit afrolachiangardens.com to pre-order online and pick up at the pop-up!
Football Sundays at The Grey Eagle
Dec 13 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Mask up and join us for socially-distanced Football Sundays on the big screen in our music hall! We’ll have our taqueria and bar open on Sundays from 1:00-8:00pm all season long.

Rooftop Grand Opening Archetype Brewing
Dec 13 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Archetype Brewing

The Archetype Brewing West Asheville taproom invites the public to a holiday event for the rooftop deck grand opening celebration on December 13th with a much anticipated beer release and a packed afternoon full of special offerings.
Food Truck ˙ Live Music ˙ Beer Tastings ˙
Shakedown Sundays
Dec 13 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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Every Sunday Except First of Month.

Hickory Nut Gap Farm Holiday Sale
Dec 13 @ 4:04 pm – 5:04 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

HICKORY NUT GAP WILL DONATE A POUND OF OUR PASTURE RAISED MEATS TO FAMILIES IN NEED FOR EVERY SAMPLER BOX PURCHASED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2020.

Serving a meal at Western Carolina Rescue Ministry: Let’s Help Feed Those in Need
Dec 13 @ 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Western Carolina Rescue Ministry

Will be serving food at WNC Ministry

Let’s Help Feed Those in Need

To put action steps to the desire to help others. Anyone who is interested in helping those who are food insecure. We will organize a way to offer a meal once weekly to those in need.

Silent Cinema: Love Actually
Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit
Show | 5pm // Doors | 4pm
 $5 per person
$7 per person with table heater
Rabbit Rabbit Silent Cinema tickets include 1 pair of RF wireless personal headphones so that you can listen to the movie’s audio without violating time limits on amplified sound. The headphones are sanitized thoroughly with an EPA-approved cleaning agent between our weekly events, and stored in a no-touch, safe and sealed manner to allow further decontamination so that they are completely safe.
Happy Holidays from Love Bubble
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm
Isis Music Hall--The Main Stage

Dinner and a Concert- reservations highly recommended. Please call the venue at 828-575-2737 for tickets and dinner reservations.

Love Bubble” is the name of the freshest harmony-driven trio in WNC! Made up of 3 of our areas finest and most sought after singers, you’re in for a dreamy, nostalgic, heartwarming and whimsical time! If the fact that they sold out their debut show at the Grey Eagle in December 2019 isn’t enough to convince you, certainly hearing them live, will! Hank Bones (guitar/vocals), Paula Hanke (vocals/flute/uke) and Peggy Ratusz (vocals/harmonica/percussion) bring a holiday twist to their psychedelic jazz/rock/pop 60’s vibe for this Christmas themed concert! It’s the time of the season! Happy Holidays from Love Bubble!”

Monday, December 14, 2020
Asheville Independent Restaurant Holiday Hours
Dec 14 all-day
Online

Make your holidays merry, bright and a culinary delight with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association. Before you go out or order in for your special holiday evenings, make sure that your favorite restaurant is open for business! Check the AIR Holiday Hours – a complete list of AIR restaurant’s special holiday hours from Thanksgiving to ringing in the New Year! These will be updated often, so please check in throughout the season! View Holiday Hours here –

Yule logs: an annual Hop tradition
Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Hop Ice Creamery

a close up of a piece of chocolate cake on a table: Ice cream Yule logs from The Hop Ice Cream Cafe.Vegan Ice Cream Yule Logs

Pickup is Tuesday 2-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 12-6 p.m.

Hickory Nut Gap Farm Holiday Sale
Dec 14 @ 4:04 pm – 5:04 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

HICKORY NUT GAP WILL DONATE A POUND OF OUR PASTURE RAISED MEATS TO FAMILIES IN NEED FOR EVERY SAMPLER BOX PURCHASED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2020.

Monday Night Football Watch Party
Dec 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing

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Join us every Monday of the NFL season – now through Dec. 28 – to watch Monday Night Football for free in a safe, socially-distanced setting with plenty of seating and beer. We’ve got a big projector screen with sound.
Every Monday is also Burger Night with Foothills Local Meats, so you can score a double cheeseburger, tallow fries, and a pint of Hi-Wire beer for just $10!

Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Asheville Independent Restaurant Holiday Hours
Dec 15 all-day
Online

Make your holidays merry, bright and a culinary delight with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association. Before you go out or order in for your special holiday evenings, make sure that your favorite restaurant is open for business! Check the AIR Holiday Hours – a complete list of AIR restaurant’s special holiday hours from Thanksgiving to ringing in the New Year! These will be updated often, so please check in throughout the season! View Holiday Hours here –

Yule logs: an annual Hop tradition
Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Hop Ice Creamery

a close up of a piece of chocolate cake on a table: Ice cream Yule logs from The Hop Ice Cream Cafe.Vegan Ice Cream Yule Logs

Pickup is Tuesday 2-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 12-6 p.m.

Tuesday Flight Night Highland Brewing
Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Highland Brewing

Flight Night Specials every Tuesday at Highland Brewing Company!
Choose from 2 specially curated flights. Get a hop-forward IPA Flight or try out our current faves with the Brewer’s Choice Flight for just $10. You can even test your beer sensory skills for an online tasting with the Sample Ox app!
Every Tuesday 3-9 PM
Hickory Nut Gap Farm Holiday Sale
Dec 15 @ 4:04 pm – 5:04 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

HICKORY NUT GAP WILL DONATE A POUND OF OUR PASTURE RAISED MEATS TO FAMILIES IN NEED FOR EVERY SAMPLER BOX PURCHASED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2020.

Barks + Brews
Dec 15 @ 5:00 pm
Barks & Brews

Join us for Barks & Brews. Our donation drive to the Asheville Humane Society. Below is a list of donation items to donate. We will be grilling out at 5pm. Hope to see you all there!
We are collecting the following donations:
Pet Food:
Science Diet cat, dog, kitten and puppy food
Canned dog food
Grain-free, chicken-free dog food
Canned cat or kitten food (no seafood/fish flavors; classic patè preferred)
Any brand of dry dog or cat food for our Pet Food Assistance Program
Animal Training and Enrichment Items:
Dog or cat treats of any kind
Hot dogs
Peanut butter
Cheddar cheese (large blocks are best)
Kong or puzzle/interactive toys
“Easy Cheese” canned cheese in any flavor
Freeze-dried salmon or liver treats for dogs
Rope toys
Cardboard tubes (empty paper towel rolls)
Cat toys that dangle
Cardboard scratching posts
Chewy dog training treats
Inexpensive loop leashes
Nylabone dog chews
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
French Broad River Brewery

Totally Rad Trivia comes to French Broad River Brewing starting this Tuesday at 6:00PM! The same favorite local Pop Culture Trivia show mixed with the delicious brews of French Broad. Plus Papa Nicks Pizza right next door! Drink and Food Specials will be available.
The show is completely social distanced and we will all be doing everything we can to make it a safe and enjoyable experience, so the only thing you’ll have to worry about is how many times I’ll reference a show you’ve never watched.
Seating is limited due to current pandemic restrictions so message me to reserve a table for you and your team

Tuesday Early Jam
Dec 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall