Skip to content

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.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Sake To Me Tuesdays
Sep 10 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 11 @ 2:00 am
The Montford Rooftop Bar

Sake pop up the second Tuesday of every month! We will be offering a selection of sake & Asian inspired cocktails and dishes.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2118665824857308/?event_time_id=2118665858190638

Workshop: Small Scale Biogas Digesters
Sep 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Living Web Farms

Learn how to turn food scraps and livestock wastes into a clean, renewable source of cooking gas for your home or homestead. Biogas or methane digesters are used in rural communities throughout the world to provide burnable fuel where natural gas is either unpredictable or isn’t readily available.

Richard Freudenberger of Living Web Farms will walk participants through the process of converting kitchen scraps, garden discards, culls, and animal manures into methane-rich gas that can be used in place of natural gas or propane for a wide variety of applications on or off-grid. With every two pounds of organic material (including fats and meats), the farm’s home-scale biogas digester can produce about an hour’s worth of gas through the continuous action of anerobic bacteria, leaving behind a nutrient-rich liquid tea. By the end of the class, participants will understand how the process works, what materials are needed to produce and process the biogas, how to safely maintain a biogas system, what to expect from production throughout the year, and how to use the gas in various lights and appliances. Both commercial kits and home-built systems will be discussed to give attendees a wide range of opportunity to create their own systems.

Bardic Alchemy at Triskelion
Sep 10 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 11 @ 1:00 am
Triskelion Brewing Company

We’ve been talking to the folks from Bardic Alchemy, a Celtic Rock band from Asheville and they’ve agreed to play at Triskelion as many Tuesdays as they can come down to the Brewery.

Bardic Alchemy is a brand new element in the Celtic Rock world. This trio, based in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is comprised of multi-instrumentalist Connell Sanderson, guitarist Nick Marcone and percussionist and vocalist Tyler Watts.

Bardic Alchemy is best described as a psychedelic trip into a musical world that is heavily inspired by the Celtic musical traditions…run through various effects pedals. Everything from soothing, mellifluously reverberating whistle melodies supported by groovy guitar lines and thumping djembe beats to high energy dance tunes on the Scottish and Irish pipes to three part vocal harmonies and even improvised pieces, Bardic Alchemy is a surprisingly dynamic and unpredictable musical journey.

So… Tuesdays… will now be…

Celtic Rock Tuesday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/425715451498873/?event_time_id=425715541498864

Public Media: Building Trust In An Age Of Mistrust
Sep 10 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 11 @ 1:00 am
Diana Wortham Theatre

Blue Ridge Public Radio invites you for an evening of candid conversation and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the role of ethics and rigorous journalism standards in one of our country’s most respected newsrooms. Elizabeth Jensen, NPR’s Public Editor, and Mark Memmott, NPR’s Senior Editor for Standards and Practices, will join us alongside BPR’s News Director Matt Bush, and local reporters from across WNC. Elizabeth and Mark will share real-world scenarios that have challenged NPR’s newsroom to examine deeply what it means to be an ethical journalist, the importance of earning the public’s trust, and the critical role the fourth estate plays in American Democracy.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2210186769107972/

Team Trivia Tuesdays
Sep 10 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 11 @ 1:00 am
Sanctuary Brewing Company

Come out and see what the fuss is all about! Team Trivia Tuesday at Sanctuary Brewing Company with host Josh Dunkin!

Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC is every Tuesday at 7 PM at Sanctuary Brewing Company on 1st Avenue in Downtown Hendersonville! There is no limit to how many people can participate on each team. You can have 1 or 20!

The game is free to play and the top two teams each week receive a gift card of $40 (1st place) and $20 (2nd place).

https://www.facebook.com/events/281414405828018/?event_time_id=281414529161339

Trivia Night at Aux Bar
Sep 10 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 11 @ 1:00 am
AUX Bar

Nerdy Talk Trivia brings Trivia Night to Aux Bar. Every Tuesday at 7pm. Test your skills for your chance at prizes.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2320421721617197/?event_time_id=2320421778283858

Tuesday Night Trivia
Sep 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Refinery 13

Join us each Tuesday evening at 7pm for Trivia night at Refinery 13! Teams may consist of 1-6 players and prizes are awarded to first and second place teams each week!

https://www.facebook.com/events/395895714508426/?event_time_id=395895761175088

Irish Session/Jam – Every Tuesday!
Sep 10 @ 8:45 pm – 11:45 pm
White Horse Black Mountain

In true pub fashion, The White Horse has hosts a traditional Irish style session every Tuesday night. Sessions are in many ways the heart and soul of Irish traditional music, a place for players to share tunes and socialize. It’s not a performance, but rather an informal situation in which listeners are welcome to participate, whether offering encouragement, singing along on a chorus, or asking questions about the music and instruments. White Horse sessions regularly draws players from as far away as Waynesville, Cullowhee, Rutherfordton and even Clayton, Georgia.

Come join us in a long musical tradition spanning hundreds of years.

Tuesdays 6:45 til 8:45

https://www.facebook.com/events/2280967635492723/?event_time_id=2280967712159382

Turntable Tuesday at The One Stop
Sep 10 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 11 @ 2:00 am
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

10pm
21+
Donation$
One Stop

Join us downstairs during Funk Jam for an all-star local cast of rotating DJ’s spinnin’ vinyl and scratchin’ like there’s no tomorrow!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2261496624135396/?event_time_id=2261496747468717

Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Triage Interns
Sep 11 all-day

 

Appalachian Wild's Home Page

Application deadline Sept. 15

Wildlife Triage interns help in all aspects of operations including the full rehabilitation process, answering phone calls and emails about wildlife interactions, the daily care of injured and orphaned wildlife and their enclosures, assisting with transport, and communications with the wildlife rehabilitation network in western NC.  Interns assist in facility upkeep and maintenance as needed and are provided the opportunity to experience all aspects of the non-profit if there is interest. No two days in wildlife rehabilitation are the same. Interns must be flexible, dedicated, dependable, and comfortable working in a team setting with other volunteers and communicating with the public. Interns are required to commit to a 4-5 month internship period with positions available in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Schedules are determined during each season and based on animal intake.

Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo Volunteers Needed
Sep 11 all-day
various

Call for Volunteers!! We are grateful that the Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo supports conservation of land and water resources — and we need YOUR help to make it happen. Binge volunteers enjoy fun and camaraderie while helping in a variety of ways, from course marshals to Binge party hosting.

Homework Diners Volunteers Needed Asheville City Buncombe County Schools
Sep 11 all-day
various see web site

Homework Diners take place weekly (except on school holidays or early release days). Families are invited to the cafeteria of the middle school during the scheduled time each week. No pre-registration is required to attend. Homework Diners currently take place at four area middle schools: Asheville, Enka, Erwin and Owen Middle. All are open to any family with a K-12 student in the surrounding school district with an adult family member in attendance with the participating student.


The 2019-20 Homework Diner schedule:

  • Erwin Middle on Monday nights starting September 23, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Asheville Middle on Tuesday nights starting September 24, 2019 from 5-7:00 p.m.
  • Enka Middle on Tuesday nights starting September 24, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Owen Middle on Thursday nights starting September 26, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Local Nonprofit Community Recreation Grant Application Up to $6,000
Sep 11 all-day
buncombe county

Buncombe County Recreation Services has opened the 2019-2020 cycle of Community Recreation Grants. The grants focus on supplemental funding for qualified organizations to promote innovative, inclusive, and sustainable recreational, fitness, and health and wellness initiatives within Buncombe County as well as community-based activities and capital improvements that increase recreational opportunities for the communities served. Grants may range in amount from $500-$6,000, depending on funding available and the number of qualifying applicants.

Eligible entities include Buncombe County non-profits focused on recreational, fitness, and health and wellness activities. These funds are intended to be a leveraging tool that promote partnerships between the County and area non-profits and are not a donation, funding stream, or sponsorship opportunity. Programs applying for funding should assist Buncombe County Recreation Services in achieving its mission and are required to provide clear timelines and explanations regarding funding requests. The objective of the grants is to extend the reach of the County in its recreation focus areas; grant applicants are required to articulate the estimated impact the grants will have on the community.

Want to Apply?

The grant application deadline is Friday, October 18, 2019. Late applications will be rejected. The Community Recreation Grant Committee will review applications in October and November with all organizations receiving an email notification no later than November 15, 2019.

 

Memorymoog Plus Synthesizer Raffle Bob Moog Foundation
Sep 11 all-day
Bob Moog Foundation

ends on September 23, 2019 at 11:59pm ET, or when all 4,500 tickets sell out, whichever comes first.

Bob Moog Foundation announces its fall raffle featuring a coveted, fully restored vintage Memorymoog Plus synthesizer, formerly owned, played, and signed by Dr. Fink of The Revolution. The Memorymoog was part of The Revolution’s touring rig on the Purple Rain, Around the World in a Day, and Parade tours.

Funds raised from the raffle will be used to expand the Foundation’s hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, currently inspiring over 3,000 elementary school students per year through the science of sound. The raffle will also help support the Foundation’s newest project, the Moogseum, an immersive, experiential facility that brings Bob Moog’s legacy and the science of sound and synthesis alive for people of all ages. The newly opened Moogseum is located in downtown Asheville, NC.

North Carolina Mountain State Fair Sept. 6-15
Sep 11 all-day
WNC Agricultural Center

NC Mountain State Fair

The big North Carolina Mountain State Fair in Asheville is the official “state fair” of the western part of NC. More than 180,000 people attend the 10-day event that celebrates our people, agriculture, art and tradition. It’s fun for all ages, with plenty of exhibits, animals, food, rides and more. The fair is held at the Western North Carolina Agriculture Center, near the Asheville Regional Airport (I-26 East, exit 40). It’s a big place, so wear comfy walking shoes and allow time to see it all. Tip: Bring cash since credit card use is limited.

Hours

  • Friday: Gates open 9 AM; Rides open 10 AM, close 1 AM
  • Saturdays: Gates open 9 AM; Rides open 10 AM, close Midnight
  • 1st Sunday: Gates open 9 AM; Rides open 10 AM, close 11 PM
  • 2nd Sunday (Closing Night): Gates open at 9 AM; Rides open 10 AM, close 9 PM
  • Monday-Thursday: Gates open at 3 PM; Rides open 4 PM, close 11 PM

Parking
FREE parking is available on fairground property and satellite property. Parking is located on Highway 280 at Gate 6. Satellite parking is located 1 mile South of Gate 6 (follow the signs) with free bus transportation to the fairgrounds (shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes).

Registration Open WNC Career Expo
Sep 11 all-day
WNC Agricultural Center

Career Expo
                          2019

The first 25 to register receive 10% off! Use code: EarlyBird

Join us for the region’s top recruiting event!
 

Our region continues to have the tightest job market in the state. We know that in this market you have to use all available resources to recruit the right talent for your company. As the region’s largest career fair, the WNC Career Expo attracts thousands of qualified career seekers helping you make the right connections to meet your company’s workforce needs.

Booth details:
Each 10×10 booth includes: pipe/drape, one six-foot table, two chairs, two box lunches and access to the employers lounge with drinks and snacks.

$250 per booth; $50 for electricity; $10 for additional box lunches.  

Standing Strong Seeks Sponsors
Sep 11 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

JOIN US for standing strong!

Please join us on the evening of Thursday October 24, 2019 at the Diana Wortham Theatre. This event supports the quality health care and education programs that Planned Parenthood provides in the Asheville community.                                                                                                    STANDING STRONG details

Sponsor Lunch with Irin: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sponsor Reception with Irin: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Main Program: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Private Champagne and Dessert Reception  8:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The Sponsor Reception ($1,000+) begins at 5:30 p.m. at Diana Wortham Theatre. Guests will meet Irin Carmon and enjoy complimentary wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres before the program.

Doors open for all at 6:30 p.m. with curtain time at 7:00 p.m. in the Diana Wortham Theatre. Irin will deliver the keynote address.

To close out an evening supporting our critical work, sponsors ($500 – $150) are invited to the Private Champagne and Dessert Reception immediately following the program.

Sweet Dreams, Full Plates Third Annual Campaign September
Sep 11 all-day
see below for participating hotels

Asheville’s hospitality industry is proving sweet dreams can truly turn into full plates.

This September, over 45 hotels are coming together for the third annual Sweet Dreams, Full Plates campaign – a major collaboration aimed at connecting Asheville area’s thriving tourism industry to local hunger relief issues.

The idea is simple. Hotel guests, during the month of September, are given the opportunity to forgo stayover services by hanging a door hanger on their room door. The door hanger says, “We Fed A Family,” and for every room that chooses to participate, the hotel makes a $2 donation on their behalf.

With each $2 donation, MANNA FoodBank is able to provide enough food for seven meals.

  • AC Hotel
  • Aloft Asheville Downtown
  • Best Western Tunnel Road
  • Country Inn & Suites
  • Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Asheville Westgate
  • Courtyard Marriott
  • Crowne Plaza Tennis and Golf Resort – Asheville
  • Doubletree by Hilton Asheville – Biltmore
  • Four Points by Sheraton – Asheville Downtown
  • Hampton Inn – Tunnel Road
  • Hampton Inn & Suites – Asheville South
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Biltmore Area
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville – Biltmore Village
  • Haywood Park Hotel
  • Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
  • Hilton Garden Inn – Asheville Downtown
  • Holiday Inn – Biltmore West
  • Holiday Inn Express and Suites (Donation Only)
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville
  • Hotel Indigo – Asheville Downtown
  • Hyatt Place Asheville Downtown
  • Quality Inn and Suites – Biltmore East (Donation Only)
  • Renaissance Asheville Hotel (Donation only)
  • Residence Inn Biltmore
  • Springhill Suites Marriott
  • THE WINDSOR – Boutique Hotel
  • Cambria Hotel & Suites Downtown
  • POSH
  • Country Inn & Suites Tunnel Road
  • Comfort Inn – Tunnel Road
Trails Forever Work Days | Every Wednesday, June – November
Sep 11 all-day
Trails Forever Work Crew

Trails Forever works crew - Chimney Tops Trail. Photo by Jack Williams

Trails Forever Work Days | Every Wednesday, June – November
The Trails Forever crew’s working season is beginning again and they are always happy to have a helping hand. Volunteer with the crew on Trillium Gap Trail every Wednesday from June through November. No experience or tools are necessary, but pre-registration is required.

Volunteers for the Asheville Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Sep 11 all-day
various see below

Asheville on Bikes, the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, and more have worked with representatives of the City of Asheville for almost 10 years to find out how many people are walking and bicycling in various locations around the city. You can help!

 

This year, in coordination with the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project, we will count non-motorized users of our streets at a number of specific sites from 5-7 p.m. on one of the following dates:

*Tuesday, September 10th, OR

*Wednesday, September 11th, OR

*Thursday, September 12th.

 

There are also a few sites available from 7-9 a.m. on those days, and a few sites that are counted on Saturday, September 15th from 9-11 a.m. Volunteer hours are extremely valuable in this effort.  A short training is required, but no special skills are needed. Sign up at Bike/Ped Site Registration or if you have questions, email [email protected].

Youth Art Competition Application Deadline October 1, 2019
Sep 11 all-day

Hot Works 4th Asheville Fine Art Show, October 26 & 27, 2019 takes place in Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville. This art show is juried by art professionals and brings artists to sell his/her art in all discipline including paintings, sculpture, clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, wood and more. All art is original and personally handmade by the artist who is present at the show. There is something for everyone, in all price ranges. You will see many artists at this show who do not attend other shows in North Carolina or South Carolina.

As part of our commitment to bring art education into the community, a Youth Art Competition for grades K-8 or ages 5-13 is integrated within a 10×20 space at the Asheville Fine Art Show. Sponsored by Institute for the Arts & Education, the associated 501c3 non-profit organization, all students in grades K-8 or ages 5-13 are encouraged to enter his/her original and personally handmade art that will be publicly displayed in the art show the entire weekend. On Sunday, October 27 at 3pm, there is $250 in youth art awards presented. Students are exposed to the rules and entrepreneurship opportunity of doing art shows for a living. The program brings families to the art show and exposes them to great art.

Beer Brains Trivia
Sep 11 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am
Balsam Falls Brewing Co

Beer Brains Trivia is hosted every Tuesday at 8pm. There are 8 rounds of trivia each week examples of some are categories are current events, general knowledge along with visual and audio rounds! #beerbrains #beercurvesarebetter #balsamfalls

https://www.facebook.com/events/2168166339880566/?event_time_id=2168166486547218

Open Mic – Every Tuesday!
Sep 11 @ 12:45 am – 3:45 am
White Horse Black Mountain

Open Mic – Every Tuesday
Bring your instrument, vocal cords and friends.
Everyone is welcome!
Always free

https://www.facebook.com/events/1375534215919396/?event_time_id=1375534275919390

9-11 Remembrance Ceremony City of Asheville
Sep 11 @ 8:30 am
Asheville Police Department

 

This event is to pay solemn tribute to those who heroically sacrificed their own lives to save thousands of others, and to remember those who helped in the rescue-recovery efforts that followed at Ground Zero.

This ceremony is open to the public.

The ceremony will include remarks by Asheville Fire Chief Scott Burnette, Asheville Police Chief Chris Bailey and City Manager Debra Campbell.

Why we remember

On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania.

The twin towers of New York City’s World Trade Center collapsed in the aftermath of the airplane attacks.

Almost 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Another 6,000 others were injured. Additional people died of 9/11-related cancer and respiratory diseases in the months and years following the attacks.

Summer Fun Photo Contest
Sep 11 @ 12:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Summer is all about outdoor fun, spending quality time together as a family and taking in the wonderful sights of nature. Submit your photos of your family hiking, sunlight making its way through the trees or of the fantastic views that make Chimney Rock so special. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

Cost: No cost to enter contest.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2346811038665486/?event_time_id=2346811141998809

Valle Crucis Nature Walk
Sep 11 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Valle Crucis Community Park

Join the High Country Audubon Society for a bird walk at Valle Crucis Community Park every Wednesday. Enjoy an opportunity to see our beautiful birds in the area in a walk led by one of your community members. These walks will start on April 3rd and end on October 30th, 2019. Please note that the 4th Wednesday walk of every month will not be guided by any specific person; this walk will be a group-led walk.

https://www.facebook.com/events/650396048754175/?event_time_id=650396125420834

Strolling Through History: Active Bodies, Active Minds
Sep 11 @ 10:30 am
Pack Library

You can’t beat a walk with a friend over good conversation. So, why not take a walk with lots of friends and a history expert to boot? Buncombe County Libraries is excited to announce its Strolling Through History program focused on getting you moving while taking in some experiential history. “Each one of the strolls is a little different. We’ll talk about the evolution of the architecture, famous (or not quite so famous) residents, important events, and more,” explains Pack Memorial Librarian Katherine Calhoun Cutshall. “On our Haywood Street stroll, we talked about how the street has seen two major rebirths and discussed the careers of two WWI nurses who grew up on the street while it was mostly residential.”

Pack Librarians are always looking for innovative ways to showcase the library’s portfolio of initiatives and resources. “The North Carolina Room is a hidden gem in our library system, so programs like Strolling Through History bring the collection to the streets of downtown while showing off resources and programs in a fun new way,” notes Katherine. And of course, exercising your muscles and social skills are important at any age

So, how can you get involved with the monthly Strolling Through History? There are two versions: one for elder adults and one for babies and their caregivers. If you’re interested in participating, the elder adults strolls are the third Friday of every month, and the babies and caretakers strolls are the third Wednesday of every month (except July). All strolls will meet at Pack Memorial Library at 10:30 a.m., and participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring water to stay hydrated. Registration is required. 

Adult Coloring
Sep 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Balsam Falls Brewing Co

Have a pint and express yourself to creating works of art in the beer-themed coloring books! Adult Coloring will be held every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Bring in your own coloring gear or pick through our many gel pens and themed coloring books.
Art

https://www.facebook.com/events/320830388762640/?event_time_id=320830452095967

Hometown Hump Day
Sep 11 @ 8:00 pm – Sep 12 @ 12:00 am
Oskar Blues Brewery North Carolina

Head out to Oskar Blues every Wednesday to hang out with the families + locals of Brevard. We’ll feature artists, businesses, nonprofits, and other rad people that make this community so great. Each week will feature different events, live music, or activities, so check back here for what’s happening. Kids eat free with the purchase of a regular meal from the Oskar Blues CHUBwagon.

https://www.facebook.com/events/560723244441751/?event_time_id=560723341108408

Reduced Price Growler Fill Wednesdays
Sep 11 @ 8:00 pm – Sep 12 @ 2:00 am
plēb urban winery

Select a wine on draft and fill a plēb urban winery 500mL or 1L growler for a reduced price (see menu for availability and pricing). Growler purchase is separate. Carry out only.

https://www.facebook.com/events/859748727719594/?event_time_id=859748851052915