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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Friday, February 18, 2022
Jesse Daniel Edwards & Band Return
Feb 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
White Horse Black Mountain

Jesse Daniel Edwards is an acclaimed songwriter and radio charting artist hailing from the small mountain town of Cuyamaca, CA (pop. 60). As a child, Jesse and his 6 siblings grew up without television, internet, or significant exposure to the outside world- they went without electricity until he was age 12. He spent his time learning to sing harmony to gospel tracks and tinkering on hand-me-down instruments with his grandpa. Leaving home at 16, he spent his late teen years busking on street corners around the US and abroad. He eventually grew to perform upon the festival and university circuits full-time after a chance encounter with Al Bunetta (John Prine), sharing the stage with Morrissey, Lucinda Williams, and John Prine. His songs have been featured in radio, TV, streaming movies, video games, and 2 independent films.

He spent the lockdown working odd jobs, moving back to the American South. There, he picked up the guitar again after a near 2 year hiatus. He began reinventing his music, writing and recording in his home studio profusely, and ultimately planning to hit the stage again as the world reopened. Now he appears for a limited engagement with his 3-piece band of A list players.

Saturday, February 19, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 19 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Asheville Celtic Festival
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Western NC Agricultural Center Davis Event Center,

The Asheville Celtic Festival, a Winter Indoor/Outdoor Celtic Festival bringing the Celtic Spirit of the Seven Nations to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, will be held at the Davis Center at the WNC Agricultural Center giving us a comfortable setting in the winter months.

• Feel the Vibes of Early Settlers from the Celtic Nations

• Participate in Entertaining Battles and Performances

• Learn About Celtic History and Traditions

• Listen to LIVE Celtic Music

• Explore your Family Background

• See Characters in 1700 Period Dress

• Shop the Celtic Crafts and Buy a Kilt

• Eat Traditional Foods

• Drink the Stouts & Ales

• Rest by the Fire

 

Cool events to keep the Celtic spirit alive through the winter.

· VIP Benefits with Royal Pass Ticket

· Kilts and Accessories

· Scottish Athletes

· Scottish and Irish Dog Clubs

· Armored Sword Fighting

· Scotch Tasting

· A Castle

Cultural Marketplace Pop-Up to Celebrate Black History Month in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Outlets in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory

Cultural Marketplace Popup

 Asheville Outlets has announced a Cultural Marketplace Pup-Up in celebration of Black History Month to be held on Saturdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory. The Cultural Marketplace will feature over twenty vendors offering original art, handmade apparel, health, wellness, and beauty products, jewelry, candles, and one-of-a-kind gift items. 

 

“We thank the YMI Cultural Center, the City of Asheville, and Asheville Outlets for this opportunity during Black History month,” says alexandria monque ravenel and Ajax Ravenel co-owners of Noir Collective AVL.

The Cultural Marketplace is a collaboration between Noir Collective AVL, Center for Participatory Change (CPC), and YMI Cultural Center. 

 

Vendors will include Wintress Daughter Soaps, Jenny Pickens, LLC, Makeba Loving Hands, Heart/Soul Apparel, It’s Amira M, LLC, The Body & Temple Co., Black Diamond Enterprise, Peculiar Persona, Counsel to the Entrepreneur, From the Ashes Cultural Arts & Counseling, Livauskendai & Co., Rehab Project, and more.

Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Sunday, February 20, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 20 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Monday, February 21, 2022
Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 21 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 23 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 24 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Game Room Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
Feb 24 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co

Join Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic at Asheville Pizza’s Game Room for some adult-friendly comedy entertainment featuring Asheville’s hottest comics.
Hosted by the lovable Jason Scholder, Featuring Becca Steinhoff, Morgan Bost & John Hawley
Sign up to perform at the comedy open at door. Comics get 3-5m. Feature spots are paid professional comics.
Show is Thursday Feb 24, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Ticket price is $12. Purchase them at Asheville Pizza & Brewing on Merrimon or online at: https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/movies/
Laugh the night away while enjoying cocktails, beer and the full food menu during the show.
COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED… Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination policy to enter their Merrimon location is in effect only for adults 18+ years old.
Also, guests must wear a MASK anytime they are NOT in their seat.
For vax proof they accept either of these…
1 – Photo (on a phone or printed paper) of the FRONT & BACK of your Covid-19 vaccination card PLUS a matching valid PHOTO ID.
2 – Show your actual Covid-19 vax card, but be careful not to lose or damage it.
For more information, contact michele at sliceoflifecomedy.com

Friday, February 25, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 25 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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WEE TRADE CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center Davis Event Center

Wee Trade is all about families helping families. 45,000 Sq Ft of quality consigned goods gathered under one roof for a 3-day weekend sale event at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC, just across from the Asheville Regional Airport.

Pay a 30% sales commission, you keep 70% and are invited to the Consignor Pre-Sale the day before the public!

From strollers and nursery furniture to clothing and toys, we’ve got everything you need for your infant, toddler or children & teens! It’s also a great way for grandparents, pre-schools, day cares, etc. to shop for their children’s needs.

 
Friday, February 25th- 10:00 am-8:00pm
Saturday, February 26th- 8:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, February 27th- 8:00 am-3:00pm
Saturday, February 26, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 26 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

WEE TRADE CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT
Feb 26 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center Davis Event Center

Wee Trade is all about families helping families. 45,000 Sq Ft of quality consigned goods gathered under one roof for a 3-day weekend sale event at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC, just across from the Asheville Regional Airport.

Pay a 30% sales commission, you keep 70% and are invited to the Consignor Pre-Sale the day before the public!

From strollers and nursery furniture to clothing and toys, we’ve got everything you need for your infant, toddler or children & teens! It’s also a great way for grandparents, pre-schools, day cares, etc. to shop for their children’s needs.

 
Friday, February 25th- 10:00 am-8:00pm
Saturday, February 26th- 8:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, February 27th- 8:00 am-3:00pm
ASHEVILLE TRAIN SHOW
Feb 26 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
WNC Ag Center Expo Building

The Asheville Train Show is the WNC Model Railroaders annual event. This show makes it a great family outing for kids of all ages. You will find anything, and everything, related to trains in all scales, plus books and videos. Also, many memorabilia items of all sizes and real to replicas of interest to all.

There will be lots of items for sale and display. Pictures, books, t-shirts, and model railroad equipment are generally available. There will be free advice for model railroad questions from our club members. It has become a tradition in the mountain area.
Cultural Marketplace Pop-Up to Celebrate Black History Month in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory
Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Outlets in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory

Cultural Marketplace Popup

 Asheville Outlets has announced a Cultural Marketplace Pup-Up in celebration of Black History Month to be held on Saturdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory. The Cultural Marketplace will feature over twenty vendors offering original art, handmade apparel, health, wellness, and beauty products, jewelry, candles, and one-of-a-kind gift items. 

 

“We thank the YMI Cultural Center, the City of Asheville, and Asheville Outlets for this opportunity during Black History month,” says alexandria monque ravenel and Ajax Ravenel co-owners of Noir Collective AVL.

The Cultural Marketplace is a collaboration between Noir Collective AVL, Center for Participatory Change (CPC), and YMI Cultural Center. 

 

Vendors will include Wintress Daughter Soaps, Jenny Pickens, LLC, Makeba Loving Hands, Heart/Soul Apparel, It’s Amira M, LLC, The Body & Temple Co., Black Diamond Enterprise, Peculiar Persona, Counsel to the Entrepreneur, From the Ashes Cultural Arts & Counseling, Livauskendai & Co., Rehab Project, and more.

Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

Newsletter Format-1

Sunday, February 27, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 27 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

WEE TRADE CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT
Feb 27 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center Davis Event Center

Wee Trade is all about families helping families. 45,000 Sq Ft of quality consigned goods gathered under one roof for a 3-day weekend sale event at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC, just across from the Asheville Regional Airport.

Pay a 30% sales commission, you keep 70% and are invited to the Consignor Pre-Sale the day before the public!

From strollers and nursery furniture to clothing and toys, we’ve got everything you need for your infant, toddler or children & teens! It’s also a great way for grandparents, pre-schools, day cares, etc. to shop for their children’s needs.

 
Friday, February 25th- 10:00 am-8:00pm
Saturday, February 26th- 8:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, February 27th- 8:00 am-3:00pm
Monday, February 28, 2022
Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 28 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza
Mar 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co

Cocktails, taps & menu available while you laugh the night away to some of the areas best Standup Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!

For more info contact Michele at [email protected].

Thursdays in March 2022
3/3 Hosted by Cody Hughes

Comedy Open Mic Featuring Petey Smith McDowell & Morgan Bost and other professional regional comics

7:30p-till, 18+
Doors 6:30p: [Music before show provided by Buzz Radio Asheville “All Asheville Music and Comedy, All the Time”]

Comedy Open Mic plus Three Professional featured performers. Open mic comics signup at door get 3-5m. [Free entry for performing comics, free pizza at comics table]

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Ashevillle Pizza & Brewing
Mar 3 @ 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co

Cocktails, taps & menu available while you laugh the night away to some of the areas best Standup Comics
in a ridiculously fun adult environment!!
For more info contact Michele at [email protected]
Thursdays in March 2022
3/3 Hosted by Cody Hughes
Comedy Open Mic Featuring Petey Smith McDowell & Morgan Bost and other professional regional comics
7:30p-till, 18+
Doors 6:30p: [Music before show provided by Buzz Radio Asheville]

Comedy Open Mic plus Three Professional featured performers. Open mic comics signup at door get 3-5m. [Free entry for performing comics, free pizza at comics table]
Buy tix at: https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/location/north/

Saturday, March 5, 2022
MakeHER Market
Mar 5 all-day
Reynolds Village

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2022
with
The MakeHER Market at Reynolds Village

The MakeHER Market returns on Saturday, March 5th in celebration of International Women’s Day in a new location at Reynolds Village in North Asheville.

The debut event was held in 2019 as a way to highlight and create connections between the talented community of Asheville female entrepreneurs. International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated worldwide in early March to honor the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Among its missions, IWD 2022 strives to “imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.”

The 2022 MakeHER Market will raise money for HelpMate and feature 20 female, independent creatives, makers and designers and their unique, hand crafted goods. Fair Trade coffee, jewelry and home décor as well as locally made art, accessories and botanicals will be available to purchase. Created and organized by Fair Trade companies Incite Coffee Co. and Maadili Collective, as well as Hello, Gorgeous! Professional Bra Fitting & More, all women-owned, local Asheville companies. In addition to shopping for local vendor goods, guests can donate to the Hello Gorgeous! Bra Drive for HelpMate, a year-round program to provide courageous survivors with bra fittings and gently loved, cleaned, and curated bras. The MakeHER Market event aims to honor the empowerment and enterprising ventures of diverse women locally and abroad.

All participating vendors will be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and the event will follow the Buncombe County mandates for Covid protocols for all guests.

Event hours are 11am to 5pm, admission is free and families are welcome.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeHERmarket

WHAT: The MakeHER Market
WHERE: 61 North Merrimon Avenue, Suite 107, North Asheville
WHEN: Saturday, March 5th, 11-5pm. Rain or shine.

#IWD2022 #BreaktheBias

ASHEVILLE GUN + KNIFE SHOW
Mar 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Davis Event Center at the WNC Ag Center

Sunday, March 6, 2022
ASHEVILLE GUN + KNIFE SHOW
Mar 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Davis Event Center at the WNC Ag Center

Thursday, March 10, 2022
Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza
Mar 10 all-day
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co

Cocktails, taps & menu available while you laugh the night away to some of the areas best Standup Comics
in a ridiculously fun adult environment!!
For more info contact Michele at [email protected]
3/10 Hosted by Hilliary Begley
Comedy Open Mic Featuring
Jess Cooley and Headlining his Birthday Bash, Mario Trevizo
7:30p-till, 18+
Doors 6:30p: [Music before show provided by Buzz Radio Asheville]
Comedy Open Mic plus Three Professional featured performers. Open mic comics signup at door get 3-5m. [Free entry for performing comics, free pizza at comics table]
Buy tix at: https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/location/north/

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza
Mar 10 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co

Cocktails, taps & menu available while you laugh the night away to some of the areas best Standup Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!

For more info contact Michele at [email protected].

3/10 Hosted by Hilliary Begley
Comedy Open Mic Featuring
Jess Cooley and Headlining his Birthday Bash, Mario Trevizo

7:30p-till, 18+
Doors 6:30p: [Music before show provided by Buzz Radio Asheville]

Comedy Open Mic plus Three Professional featured performers. Open mic comics signup at door get 3-5m. [Free entry for performing comics, free pizza at comics table]

Buy tix at: https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/location/north/