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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Thursday, October 20, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 20 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
Friday, October 21, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 21 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
Celebración de la Herencia Hispana / Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Burton Street Community Center

¿Quién está listo para una fiesta? Únase a nosotros en Burton Street para una velada de música, baile y deliciosa cocina latina seguida de una proyección de ‘Encanto’ en nuestra pantalla al aire libre.

Who’s ready for a fiesta? Join us at Burton Street for an evening of music, dancing, and delicious Latin cuisine followed by a showing of ‘Encanto’ on our outdoor screen.

MILLS RIVER: HALLOWEEN MOVIE IN THE PARK: Hocus Pocus
Oct 21 @ 7:00 pm
Mills River Park

This event is free to attend and no pre-registration is required. The film Hocus Pocus (1993) is
scheduled to begin at dark (approximately 7:00 p.m.). There will be lawn games, a photo
booth, and other activities available starting at 6:30 p.m. Cash only concessions will be
available. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Please leave all pets at
home for this event. Free parking is available in the park and carpooling is encouraged.
This first-of-its kind event for Mills River is made possible this year as a result of the Town
Council’s decision to expand Parks and Recreation services for the residents of Mills River by
increasing staff support and earmarking funding for programs and events. This investment by
the Council was supported by the Town’s Parks, Trails, and Recreation Advisory committee
and the recently adopted Parks and Recreation Masterplan

Monday, October 24, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 24 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 25 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 26 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
Craft Cinema Halloween: Edward Scissorhands Film Screening CANCELLED
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Center for Craft

Edward Scissorhands
1990 ‧ 1h 45m ‧ PG-13

Join us for a Halloween-themed screening of Tim Burton’s 1990 cult-classic “Edward Scissorhands” through the lens of craft! A postmodern take on Frankenstein, the film follows Edward, an unfinished creation who is also an artistic outsider, navigating the conformity of suburban America and leaving behind a trail of avant-garde topiaries and haircuts. The film’s commentary on the handmade versus the machine is rendered with the singular irreverence and stylization of Tim Burton.

Complimentary beverages and popcorn courtesy of Bhramari Brewing Co. and Poppy Handcrafted popcorn are provided. Thank you to our Craft Cinema series sponsor, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.

Thursday, October 27, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 27 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
Friday, October 28, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 28 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
Horror Short Film Showcase
Oct 28 @ 7:30 pm
Attic Salt Theater

Join us for an evening of thrills and chills as our students debut their 2022 Horror Short Films!

Saturday, October 29, 2022
Horror movie triple feature!
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm
Revolve

Join us on Saturday, October 29th for three mid-budget 80s American horror films projected on our gigantic studio wall!

The schedule is as follows:

6pm: Night of the Comet
8pm: Night of the Creeps
10pm: Night of the Demons

This event is a fundraiser for Revolve, and its $10 entry fee goes to support our gallery. For more information about who we are and what we do, please check out our website: https://www.revolveavl.org/

Costumes are not required but are of course encouraged!

BYOB, masks required

Horror Short Film Showcase
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm
Attic Salt Theater

Join us for an evening of thrills and chills as our students debut their 2022 Horror Short Films!

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Building Our City: Small Scale Development Matters Now More Than Ever
Nov 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Collider

Building Our City: Small Scale Development Matters Now More Than Ever

With climate change, automobile dependency, and rising costs for housing and transportation, America needs to reverse suburban sprawl and focus again on our cities and small towns now more than ever. This won’t happen to any meaningful extent without small scale development, and lots of it. Zoning reform and incremental development education will be key to making it happen.

In this session, you’ll learn about how Buffalo’s 2017 zoning overhaul made a walkable, transit friendly development legal again. We will talk about how it is helping enable small scale projects, create wealth for working people, and rebuild a legacy Great Lakes city that despite losing half of its population from 1950 to 2010, is now America’s fastest growing Rust Belt city.

Doors open at 5:30pm and the session begins at 6pm.

Building Our City is presented by The Grove Arcade Public Market Foundation with support from Kimpton Hotel Arras. The series is produced by the Asheville Downtown Association Foundaiton and Urban3

Thursday, November 3, 2022
WomanUP Celebration
Nov 3 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am
Crowne Plaza Resort - Expo Center

WomanUP logo

The WomanUP celebration on Nov. 3rd is the event of the year for women in business.

Connect with hundreds of Asheville/Buncombe women in business.

Celebrate outstanding women in our business community. Over 50 women have been nominated for this year’s WomanUP awards. Together, we’ll honor these amazing WomanUP award nominees and celebrate this year’s winners.

Be inspired by Caroline Wanga’s keynote. You’ll see why her witty “real-talk” style and insights make her a highly sought-after keynote speaker, equity strategist, thought leader, and community influencer.

Wanga is the Chief Executive Officer of ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company dedicated to Black women and communities. She joined ESSENCE after serving as former Chief Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Target.

Her keynote promises to inspire us to live into our authentic selves and create work environments that embrace the authenticity of all.

Real Estate Mastermind | Elevate Your Business
Nov 3 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

Join America’s top leading real estate producers to learn about what it takes to get your business and listings to the next level!

Held in Downtown Asheville’s Renaissance Hotel, this jam-packed real estate seminar features a distinguished panel of national top producers. Join Rowena Patton (#1 Team in Western, NC), Marti Hampton (#1 Raleigh Resale Team for 8 Years) & Amy Wienands (#1 Team in Iowa) as they detail the concrete steps to launch your real estate career to new heights.

Learn how to:
• Master strategies and outperform your competitors during a shifting market
• Overcome objectives and gain more listings
• Turn a fixed mindset into a growth mindset
• Apply habits to increase your production

Exclusive offer TODAY!
Use our promo code to get 85% off your ticket price!
Check out with Promo Code: ELEVATE

Gutter Ball Classic
Nov 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Tarheel Lanes

Don’t miss your chance for an evening of team building and friendly competition with the return of the Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and IMOCO with Times-News Gutter Ball Classic! Bowl for your chance to win great prizes and enjoy delicious food courtesy of Hot Dog World.
Just bowling for fun? Your team can dress up to win our costume contest. This year’s theme is 80’s night!
Want custom bowling shirts? Head over to our Presenting Sponsor, Big Frog Custom T-shirts, who is offering a special deal on team shirts!
– Four T-shirts with Double Sided FULL Color Print, with personalized names if you wish, $40 each (regularly $100)
**Director to Garment printing, Standard Cotton Tees. XXL and Larger additional**
Don’t wait to register – this event sells out every year!
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
QuickBooks Online: Understanding Customer Transactions
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
online

Business owners! It’s time to take the fear out of your financials! Join QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor, Candy Williams, as she helps you to understand bookkeeping concepts for your small business. This session will provide you with an overview vendor transactions-downloading and entering transactions from your bank, payables and issuing checks. This training will utilize the online version of QuickBooks.

Speaker(s): Candy Williams

The State Of The Economy with Chris Larsen and Bryce Robertson
Nov 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Archetype Brewing - North (Tap Lounge + Venue)

The State Of The Economy with Chris Larsen and Bryce Robertson

Chris Larsen
Christopher Larsen is the founder and Managing Partner of Next-Level Income. Since “retiring” after 18 years in the medical device industry, he dedicates his time to helping others become financially independent through education and investment opportunities. Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years. While completing his degree in Biomechanical Engineering and M.B.A. in Finance at Virginia Tech, he bought his first single-family rental at age 21. Chris expanded into development, private lending, buying distressed debt and commercial office, and ultimately syndicating commercial properties. He began syndicating deals in 2016 and has been actively involved in over $500M of real estate acquisitions. In addition to real estate, Chris has invested in equities, oil & gas, and small business lending, as well as being active in Venture South, one of the nation’s Top 10 Angel Investing groups. Chris lives with his wife and two boys (and Viszla, Lucy!) in Asheville, NC, where he loves spending time with them outdoors and enjoying the food and culture the region offers.

Bryce Robertson
A native of Australia, Bryce dropped out of high school with no knowledge of business or entrepreneurship at the time. After a few years in the underground gold mines and 6 years of world travel, Bryce met the love of his life, and planted his feet firmly in the USA.

From there, Bryce turned a negative net worth, $2,000 and unseasoned credit into financial freedom in 2.5 years. During the process he created order, peace and prosperity in his life and in the lives of those around him.

Through his respect for the power of money, Bryce leads the Cultiv8 Collective Inner Circle by investing in creating FREEDOM!
With a strong desire to enhance physical and mental toughness, Bryce enjoys challenging himself in outdoor adventure sports and athletic endurance competitions. Bryce loves traveling and adventuring with his wife and their dogs, and expresses his creativity through drumming.
Bryce along with industry leading experts, inspire and empower “Freedom Hackers” to live in true fulfillment, living their soul’s purpose, and expressing their FREEDOM through the videocast and podcast Freedom Hack Radio.
Bryce is host to the life-altering 2-day live and virtual Financial Freedom Mastery, where participants create their own fully-customized Financial Freedom action-plan in order to create Financial Freedom in their lives as soon as possible.

CAPERS + HEISTS FILM SERIES The Thomas Crown Affair (Steve McQueen version)
Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center

 

Join us at TFAC for the 2022/23 Capers & Heists Series, kicking off in October with The StingDoors open at 6:15 p.m. for fun and mingling.

The film starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be available to purchase online or at the door and concessions will be available.

Tickets are $8/person per film or $58/Season Ticket.

thomas crown affair

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Beloved: Children of the Holocaust Film Screening
Nov 9 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center--Gunter Theatre

Beloved: Children of the Holocaust is the incredible story of Mary Burkett, an untrained artist, who was inspired to draw a picture of a boy she found online – a boy who turned out to be Hersch Goldberg, a five-year-old killed in the gas chambers at Auschwitz. Hersch was the first of what would become a collection of 27 “beloved children” who have now inspired millions across the globe with their message of love and tolerance.

November 9 – 10 is called Kristallnacht. In 1938, Nazi leaders unleashed a series of pogroms against the Jewish population in Germany and recently incorporated territories. The night is also known as The Night of Broken Glass due to the shattered glass that littered the streets after the vandalism and destruction of Jewish-owned businesses, synagogues, and homes. Together we will remember this tragic night and the atrocities of the Holocaust while stepping out of the darkness to work together, to unite, and bring awareness to the Holocaust Memorial of Greenville.

 

This is an exclusive opportunity to see the film, Beloved: Children of the Holocaust, before wide distribution Spring 2023 and to learn about the Holocaust Memorial of Greenville and the public dedication, April 23rd, 2023.

 

The program begins with Arielle Nakdimon, President of Greenville Jewish Federation, sharing about the local impact of the Holocaust Memorial of Greenville. Caroline Warthen, Co-Chair of the Greenville Jewish Film Festival, will read a Holocaust survivor’s recollection of Kristallnacht. Mary Burkett will be available after the film for Q&A.

About Mary Burkett
Mary is just an ordinary person called to extraordinary circumstances. She is a retired nurse, wife, mother, and grandmother. Having had no artistic training, in January 2017, she began to create a living memorial to precious children killed in the Holocaust. In seven short months, Beloved: Children of the Holocaust, a collection of 27 beautiful portraits, was complete. Since that time, Mary has gone on to draw more than 100 portraits in five different collections, and her work has been viewed millions of times and recognized in the United States Congressional Record. A select number of Burkett’s pieces will be on display in the lobby before and after the film screening.

This program is brought to you through partnership between the Greenville Jewish Federation and the Greenville Jewish Film Festival. 

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Webinar QuickBooks Online: Understanding Vendor Transactions
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
online
Topic: Business Accounting and Budget

Business owners! It’s time to take the fear out of your financials! Join QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor, Candy Williams, as she helps you to understand bookkeeping concepts for your small business. This session will provide you with an overview vendor transactions-downloading and entering transactions from your bank, payables and issuing checks. This training will utilize the online version of QuickBooks.

Te Ata
Nov 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Burton Street Community Center

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Burton Street Community Center’s free indoor movie night focuses on a movie highlighting Native American culture.
Based on the true story of Mary Thompson Fisher (Q’orianka Kilcher), widely known as Te Ata, who traverses cultural barriers to achieve fame as an actress and a Native American storyteller.
Rated PG for a brief violent image and some thematic elements
Runtime: 1h 45m

Friday, November 11, 2022
AM Power Hour
Nov 11 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
The 2nd Act
Enjoy a more productive day by meeting prospective customers at the start of your day. You may find a strong referral source, a new vendor, the perfect client, or simply get a foot in the door for connecting again later at another Chamber event. AM Power Hour is great if you are an early-bird or can’t make our after-hours networking events.
November’s AM Power Hour is Hosted by Fletcher Area Business Association (FABA), with coffee and pastries provided by The 2nd Act.
Premiere screening of the documentary “Stewards of Sky Island” with producer Caleb Owolabi
Nov 11 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Blaze Pizza

Stop by to enjoy a meal and watch the premiere screening of the documentary “Stewards of Sky Island” with producer Caleb OwolabiA portion of proceeds from the weekend sales will be donated to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.

Earlier this year, Caleb and his crew joined SAHC’s Roan Stewardship team in the Highlands of Roan to learn about biodiversity in these globally important ecosystems, and how overuse in some areas is jeopardizing this special place. Education can help reduce recreational use impacts in fragile ecosystems. Explore the world of these unique ‘sky islands’ and be part of the effort to “Enjoy Don’t Destroy.”

This 45-minute documentary will show on repeat throughout the weekend fundraiser, with members of the production team visiting intermittently and additional info about SAHC available.

In order for your purchase to count towards the fundraiser, download or print a copy of the poster below from Blaze Pizza and show it when you order. For phone or online orders, be sure to INCLUDE CODE 1351A.

Daymaker: A Warren Miller Film
Nov 11 @ 7:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

Join the Asheville Ski Club and their presentation of Daymaker: A Warren Miller Film.

This 2022 film features a killer storm cycle in the Monashees, adaptive backcountry riding like you’ve never seen before, the ultimate grass skiing run, and Alaska (twice). Come along for the biggest days with the 73rd annual Warren Miller film, Daymaker. Then get ready for your own. Because there’s no better day than one out on the hill.

Saturday, November 12, 2022
Premiere screening of the documentary “Stewards of Sky Island” with producer Caleb Owolabi
Nov 12 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Blaze Pizza

Stop by to enjoy a meal and watch the premiere screening of the documentary “Stewards of Sky Island” with producer Caleb OwolabiA portion of proceeds from the weekend sales will be donated to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.

Earlier this year, Caleb and his crew joined SAHC’s Roan Stewardship team in the Highlands of Roan to learn about biodiversity in these globally important ecosystems, and how overuse in some areas is jeopardizing this special place. Education can help reduce recreational use impacts in fragile ecosystems. Explore the world of these unique ‘sky islands’ and be part of the effort to “Enjoy Don’t Destroy.”

This 45-minute documentary will show on repeat throughout the weekend fundraiser, with members of the production team visiting intermittently and additional info about SAHC available.

In order for your purchase to count towards the fundraiser, download or print a copy of the poster below from Blaze Pizza and show it when you order. For phone or online orders, be sure to INCLUDE CODE 1351A.

Sunday, November 13, 2022
Premiere screening of the documentary “Stewards of Sky Island” with producer Caleb Owolabi
Nov 13 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Blaze Pizza

Stop by to enjoy a meal and watch the premiere screening of the documentary “Stewards of Sky Island” with producer Caleb OwolabiA portion of proceeds from the weekend sales will be donated to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.

Earlier this year, Caleb and his crew joined SAHC’s Roan Stewardship team in the Highlands of Roan to learn about biodiversity in these globally important ecosystems, and how overuse in some areas is jeopardizing this special place. Education can help reduce recreational use impacts in fragile ecosystems. Explore the world of these unique ‘sky islands’ and be part of the effort to “Enjoy Don’t Destroy.”

This 45-minute documentary will show on repeat throughout the weekend fundraiser, with members of the production team visiting intermittently and additional info about SAHC available.

In order for your purchase to count towards the fundraiser, download or print a copy of the poster below from Blaze Pizza and show it when you order. For phone or online orders, be sure to INCLUDE CODE 1351A.

Jazz Films: Miles Ahead + Round Midnight
Nov 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center
Monday, November 14, 2022
Multi-Farm Collaboration Meeting
Nov 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
McDowell Senior Center

Multi-Farm Collaboration Meeting

The NC Farmers of the Foothills, initiated in 2020, is an alliance of farmers looking to pool resources and market their goods to the community.  There are opportunities to sell with an online marketplace, multi-farm Community Supported Agriculture, and other local food purchasing programs.  The alliance also looks to share in costs of production and other expenses.

Join us to learn and have input on this alliance for 2023.

Dinner will be served.