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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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
$12 Growler Fill Wednesdays
Jan 23 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
plēb urban winery

$12 growler fills on Wednesdays. Select a wine on draft (some exceptions apply) and fill a plēb 500mL growler for $12. Growler purchase is separate. Carry out only.

https://www.facebook.com/events/859748727719594/?event_time_id=859748744386259

Dart Night at the Taproom
Jan 23 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Forks of the River Taproom

Open to all skill levels. Dart Night is an open invitation double elimination blind draw dart tournament. With a great line up of craft beers and wine along with Mama Bear’s Food Truck (seasonal). check-in starts at 6, tournament starts at 6:30!

Come on our and test your aim!

https://www.facebook.com/events/515642865596315/?event_time_id=515642878929647

Riedel Glass Demonstration & Wine Tasting
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bosu's Wine Shop

Back by popular demand, you won’t want to miss this intriguing Bosu’s signature event. Guests will get to taste amazing wines, poured side-by-side in appropriate Riedel glasses and generic, “joker” glasses. Ticket price includes 4 restaurant-quality Riedel glasses to take home. (Note: No snacks will be served because it alters the taste of the wine.) This is a ticketed event, reservations required. || $49 +tx, per. Event starts @ 7p.

https://www.facebook.com/events/392686577969224/

Thursday, January 24, 2019
Twisted Painting
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Twisted Vine Winery

It’s a new year and the perfect time to try or do something fun! Our Twisted Painting event is the perfect mix of fun and creativity. You’ll get to paint a 11×14 canvas, enjoy a glass of wine, and you’ll also get help and guidance from Lolli-Lu’s Art Studio! Cost for the class and a glass is $35 and space is limited so call or message us asap to get your spot before it sells out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/624028451363506/

Whole Hog Butchery Class – Jan 24th
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Chop Shop Butchery

Get to #knowyourbutcher Matt Helms as he demonstrates a complete breakdown of a side of Warren Wilson College Farm Heritage breed pastured hog. He’ll discuss the different cuts that retail stores demand, as well as cooking techniques.

We will also offer some house made and local charcuterie as well as beers and wines.

https://www.facebook.com/events/582070975587463/

Door Decor In The Wine Cellar
Jan 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Wine Sage and Gourmet

$35 per painter. All colors and vinyl are customizable.

Includes:
Large, hand cut wood sign
Use of painting supplies
Bow material
Vinyl letters

You must RSVP for this event by emailing [email protected] with your sign choice and letter choice. The words are customizable & you can choose from white or black letters. You’ll then receive an invoice to pay to reserve your seat.

https://www.facebook.com/events/321070035168599/

Paint ON Pottery NIGHT
Jan 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Frog Level Brewing Company

This PAINT AND SIP is a little different! We are goin to be painting on a piece of Pottery!! This piece of pottery is a circle and about the size of your hand all stretch out.

We think about hanging canvas on a wall, why not hang a piece of beautiful pottery?

I will show you step by step how to paint a mountain landscape, BUT you can paint whatever you would like!! Please do not feel obligated to paint what I will be instructing.

I can help with any questions you might have with whatever you decide to paint.

$35 per person- this includes a piece of pottery, everything you need to paint with, twine for hanging, along with the 2 hour step by step paint instruction.

Text me to sign up! Space is limited.
828-400-9560

https://www.facebook.com/events/2320959581269799/

Friday, January 25, 2019
Paired at Tryon Resort featuring Overmountain Vineyards
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tryon International Equestrian Center

Back by popular demand – our Paired at #TryonResort series will return on January 25th! This first delectable dining experience will feature a local favorite, Overmountain Vineyards and Winery. ? Enjoy a 5 course meal paired with specific wines that compliment each dish for only $75 per person.

Located in Campagna Italian, the dinner will begin at 6:30pm. Reservations are required by calling (828) 863-1000. Curious as to what is on the menu? Take a look here! ?⬇️

1st Course:
Baked Brie EnCroute, served with a blueberry sauce and toast points. Paired with OMV Chardonnay.

2nd Course:
Poached Pear Salad, pears poached in OMV Rose served on mixed greens tossed in a lemon dressing, raspberries, blackberries, heirloom tomatoes. Paired with OMV Rose.

3rd Course:
Grilled Sirloin topped with bourbon honey glaze and fried onion garnish. Served with roast garlic mashed potato. Paired with OMV Red Table Wine.

4th Course:
Roasted Pork Tenderloin topped with a blueberry demi sauce, served over a sweet potato mash. Paired with OMV Petit Verdot.

5th Course:
Butter Cake topped with caramel and Chantilly cream. Paired with OMV Dry Muscadine.

https://www.facebook.com/events/353586145472531/

Saturday, January 26, 2019
Chase Away the Winter Blues BBQ Party-Tickets Required
Jan 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Mountain Brook Vineyards

*This event is for Lake Lure Newcomers members only, as it is subsidized by member dues. However, anyone in Lake Lure is welcome to join! http://lakelurenewcomers.com/join-now/

Join us for our Chase Away the Winter Blues BBQ Party on January 26 from 2-4:30pm! Tickets are only $15 and include a menu of Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Ribs, Beans, Slaw, Mac & Cheese & a variety of Desserts. Of course, Mountain Brook’s local wine will be available as well!

Tickets are available at http://lakelurenewcomers.com/party-tickets/. Note: This event is for members only. If you’re not a member, visit http://lakelurenewcomers.com/join-now/ to join today!

https://www.facebook.com/events/430971677711555/

Finale Port Release Party
Jan 26 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Burntshirt Vineyards

Come celebrate our very first Port release! We are combining two things we love to celebrate the occasion in combo with National Chocolate Day! – Wine & chocolate!! Come try our Port paired with goodies from Vans Chocolates in Hendo, enjoy wine tastings and live music with Ben Phan.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1175142832635124/

Puttin‘ on the Ritz!
Jan 26 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tryon Painters & Sculptors

We invite you to join us for a festive evening art show Reception Saturday January 26th 5-7pm.

Celebrating the New Year with works featuring Gold, Silver, Black & White and a touch of Red.

Great Food, complimentary beer & wine and a drawing for door prizes!

Show will be up until March 16th.

If you are a member that would like to submit work see details below. If you would like to become a member and join the fun, head on over to our website to sign up. We would love to welcome you aboard!
https://squareup.com/store/tryon-painters-and-sculptors

CALL FOR ART:
The first member’s show of 2019 at the Tryon Painters and Sculptors Gallery will run from January 26 -March 16. Guidelines and contract to read, fill, sign and submit along with your work can be found on the website. Please keep in mind the following:

Theme “Puttin’ on the Ritz” which is loosely defined as gold, silver, black, and white with a touch of red. Work that does not relate to the theme may not be accepted.

All works must be original, completed within the last two years, and not previously shown at the TPS Gallery

Paintings, drawings, and photography may be no larger than 40 inches in any direction including the frame and water-based media and pastels must be under glass or plexiglas.

Drop off your work at the gallery January 20-21, between 12-4 pm.

NSF (Not for Sale) work will not be accepted and once work is received at the gallery there will be no price changes.
2D work must be wired and ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers.
All work should be labeled on the back with your name, telephone number, title, medium, and price.
Opening night is January 26 from 5-7 pm. TPS will provide refreshments, but you may contribute either money, snacks, wine or beer.

There will be a “Sneak-a-Peek” show during Tryon’s 4th Friday, January 25 from 5-7.

Pick up your work March 17-18 between 2-4:30 pm. Please make arrangements with the Gallery by March 1.

40% of the sale cost will go to TPS and 60% to the artist. Checks for artist sales will be mailed one week after the close of the show.

https://www.facebook.com/events/761986860831344/

Greg Mastin at The Grind
Jan 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The Grind Cafe

Greg Mastin with Bill Reep opening in the Upper Room at The Grind. You don’t want to miss this! Special entrees, craft beer and wine starting at 6:30! Call ahead!

https://www.facebook.com/events/381991999241418/

Sunday, January 27, 2019
Blue Ghost Brewing Welcomes AshevilleFairyHair.com
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Blue Ghost Brewing

Come get your Fairy Hair Sparkles!
Sunday, January 27th 12-3pm (can extend if fills)
at
Blue Ghost Brewing
125 Underwood Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Sign up here to reserve your spot:
http://bit.ly/BlueGhostBrew

Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class
Jan 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mountain Brook Vineyards

Have you ever wondered why wine and chocolate go together? Or are you often mystified when selecting a wine to perfectly pair with your favorite chocolate treat? We invite you to join our General Manager, Emily Dunaway, in exploring these questions during our Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class! During this program, Emily will guide you through several different wine and chocolate pairings, demonstrating how different components of wine and chocolate interact on the palate and enhance your tasting experience. Emily will be using an assortment of select chocolates paired with your favorite Mountain Brook wines! Space is limited- reserve your Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class tickets today!

https://www.facebook.com/events/348437472656425/

Monday, January 28, 2019
2018 Stoobie Awards Ceremony
Jan 28 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Asheville Masonic Temple

The Annual Stoobie Awards have become an Asheville Food Scene tradition! Each year in January, the readers of Ashvegas, as well as the food makers, vendors, and venues look forward to finding out who the hand-picked nominees and winners are for culinary and hospitality excellence in the previous year!

READ PAST STOOBIE AWARDS HERE

The 2018 Stoobie Awards will be the FIRST EVER to be announced and celebrated with a LIVE ceremony/party/event that will be packed with food, music, special guests, and of course, the naming of the Stoobie Award winners!

WHEN
Monday, January 28th – 5:30pm to 9:30pm

WHERE
Asheville Masonic Temple
80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801
ashevillemasonictemple.com

WHY
To have fun, while paying tribute to the great people who make up the amazing Asheville Food Scene!

WHO
Produced by: Ashvegas.com / Shay Brown Events / Sprout Consulting / Stu Helm Food Fan / Asheville Masonic Temple

Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Women & Wine Networking Group!
Jan 29 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

** rescheduled for Feb 4 **

Join us for the inaugural AVL Women and Wine Networking Group! Help us create a community of women who support, grow, lead and of course network with each other. We’ll have regular speakers that inspire, educate and lead to help us grow and create community and…wine. Mark your calendars for the last Tuesday of each month! Want to speak? Let us know.

https://www.facebook.com/events/378149389412530/

Cacti or Coffee at The Dugout (Plus Wine Glass Option)
Jan 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Dugout Sports Bar & Taphouse

$25 per painter

Includes 9×12 canvas
Use of painting materials
Instruction from artist

Please email or message us to RSVP so we know to bring a canvas for you.

We’ll still have wine glasses to paint, too, at $20 per painter. This includes two glasses. Please also RSVP for the glass option.

https://www.facebook.com/events/234388824142669/

Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Flow & Wine
Jan 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Unearthed Yoga

Come practice with me every Wednesday evening at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards at 6pm-7pm to get over that crazy mid week hump!

All levels welcome for an upbeat and energizing power flow while focusing on turning inward and cultivating an intention that you can take with you off your mat!

10$ for 60 minute power vinyasa flow and glass of wine!
6pm-7pm Please share and feel free to bring your friends!
DM if you have any questions! Hope to see you there✨✨

https://www.facebook.com/events/1224464734374111/?event_time_id=1224464751040776

Wellness Wednesdays
Jan 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mountain Brook Vineyards

Mountain Brook Vinyards is partnering with Yoga 828 for a winter yoga series. Starting on January 9th, Dee O’Brien will be leading an hour of yoga every Wednesday intimately set in our tasting room. Enjoy sweeping views of mountain vistas and the vineyard below while being guided through a beginner friendly series of poses. The class is $20 and includeds a glass of wine. The class begins at 12pm and ends at 1pm. Put your lunch hour to work and join us!

Feel free to purchase your tickets ahead of time, however, walk-ins are welcome.

https://www.facebook.com/events/362167914614739/?event_time_id=362167927948071

Wellness Wednesdays
Jan 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mountain Brook Vineyards

Mountain Brook Vinyards is partnering with Yoga 828 for a winter yoga series. Starting on January 9th, Dee O’Brien will be leading an hour of yoga every Wednesday intimately set in our tasting room. Enjoy sweeping views of mountain vistas and the vineyard below while being guided through a beginner friendly series of poses. The class is $20 and includeds a glass of wine. The class begins at 12pm and ends at 1pm. Put your lunch hour to work and join us!

Feel free to purchase your tickets ahead of time, however, walk-ins are welcome.

https://www.facebook.com/events/362167914614739/

$12 Growler Fill Wednesdays
Jan 30 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
plēb urban winery

$12 growler fills on Wednesdays. Select a wine on draft (some exceptions apply) and fill a plēb 500mL growler for $12. Growler purchase is separate. Carry out only.

https://www.facebook.com/events/859748727719594/?event_time_id=859748741052926

Friday, February 1, 2019
El Querubin Food Truck
Feb 1 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
plēb urban winery

El Querubin food truck will be at the winery Friday nights. Pair your favorite wine with one of their Mexican dishes.

https://www.facebook.com/events/314042052574442/

Salsa y Mas Monthly Social
Feb 1 @ 9:00 pm – Feb 2 @ 1:00 am
Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope

Salsa Y Mas

Asheville’s Monthly Social Every first Friday of the month at a New Location and time !!

Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Kizomba and more..

**9 PM **
Friday January 4th join us for a Sensual Bachata Class with 2umbao!!

***On Deck at 10pm until 1am is DJ Oscar Malinalli **

**Cover Ladies $5 and Gentlemen $7 , Cash only at Door please *** Class included

Location: Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope
24 Buxton Ave. Asheville NC

***Bar servers light food, Beer, Cider, & Wine!! *

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https://www.facebook.com/events/276841486359556/

Saturday, February 2, 2019
The Winery Comedy TOUR at Mountain Brook
Feb 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Mountain Brook Vineyards

Nationally recognized comedians travel the country tasting local wine and making new fans in this new comedy circuit that brings quality comedy to folks for a fraction of what antiquated comedy clubs demand. Come out for a night of hilarious comedy and great local wines. This comedy tour takes top comedians who you’ve seen on TV and sends them out on the road to perform at wineries throughout the country. Find out which local wines pair best with hysterical laughter when The Winery Comedy Tour comes to your town.

Visit https://www.universe.com/events/M6CQBW?embed=open&ref=universe_facebook_push&eventref=fb_oea for more information and to get tickets

https://www.facebook.com/events/587413575026563/

Sunday, February 3, 2019
Up Jumped Three @ Streamside Feb 3
Feb 3 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
721 Streamside Dr

February 3 (Sunday) at 3pm, doors at 2:15.

**Suggested donation $20**
CDs and merch for sale as well!

Refreshments will be served (with beer and wine) for donations to a local charity.

The original compositions & playing of Up Jumped Three are a collection of varied influences – West Coast jazz, free jazz, & modern/avant-garde. With no drummer, the trio format opens up, allowing the timbre & unique character of each instrument to shine through in an almost ‘chamber music’ type of atmosphere. Up Jumped Three continues to carve out its own space on the AVL jazz scene.

DIRECTIONS TO 721 Streamside Dr, Arden, NC

DIRECTIONS

From I-26 take EXIT 37, LONG SHOALS Rd.

Drive WEST (away from Biltmore Park).

LEFT at the 2nd traffic light @ BREVARD RD. 300 yards.

RIGHT on AVERY’S CREEK RD. There is a cute little white church with a red door on the right at the intersection.

3.5 miles until the road ends at a gate labeled AVERY PARK.

APPLE MAPS and possibly other GPS systems will tell you to turn at Mt. Laurel Rd. DO NOT TURN THERE.

Continue on Avery’s Creek Rd until it ends at the Avery Park gate.

At the call box, if the gate is not open scroll to SPARKS with the A-Z buttons and press CALL. We will buzz you in.

1/2 Mile to the STOP sign.

LEFT on STREAMSIDE DR Go past the first driveway on the right and take the next right, which is a GRAVEL road.

Sally and Lora

721 Streamside Dr Arden, NC 28704

828-654-7357

https://www.facebook.com/events/736348386701146/

Tuesday, February 5, 2019
District Wine Bar Winter Dinner & Wine Series
Feb 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
District Wine Bar

District Wine Bar announces their upcoming Winter Dinner and Wine series featuring some of your favorite local, independent restaurants in Asheville. The dinners will take place every Tuesday for 6 weeks, highlighting a different restaurant and chef. The menu is chef’s choice with wines paired from District Wine Bar. The seats will be limited to 12, so purchase your tickets early.

Jan. 22-The Bull and Beggar-SOLD OUT
Jan. 29-Sovereign Remedies-ON SALE NOW
Feb. 5- All Souls Pizza
Feb. 19-Haywood Common
Feb. 26-Vivian’s
Mar. 5-Smoky Park Supper Club

https://www.facebook.com/events/2124830811162036/

Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Flow & Wine
Feb 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Unearthed Yoga

Come practice with me every Wednesday evening at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards at 6pm-7pm to get over that crazy mid week hump!

All levels welcome for an upbeat and energizing power flow while focusing on turning inward and cultivating an intention that you can take with you off your mat!

10$ for 60 minute power vinyasa flow and glass of wine!
6pm-7pm Please share and feel free to bring your friends!
DM if you have any questions! Hope to see you there✨✨

https://www.facebook.com/events/1224464734374111/?event_time_id=1224464741040777

Flow & Wine
Feb 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Unearthed Yoga

Come practice with me every Wednesday evening at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards at 6pm-7pm to get over that crazy mid week hump!

All levels welcome for an upbeat and energizing power flow while focusing on turning inward and cultivating an intention that you can take with you off your mat!

10$ for 60 minute power vinyasa flow and glass of wine!
6pm-7pm Please share and feel free to bring your friends!
DM if you have any questions! Hope to see you there✨✨

https://www.facebook.com/events/1224464734374111/

Wine Down Wednesdays
Feb 6 @ 11:30 am – 8:00 pm
Season's at Highland Lake

Season’s at Highland Lake will be hosting Wine Down Wednesday from January through April with half priced bottles of wine under $50 with the purchase of a main course lunch item or a dinner entrée!

Follow the link for our wine menu: https://hliresort.com/seasons/menu/drinks-wine/

https://www.facebook.com/events/573217266436525/

$12 Growler Fill Wednesdays
Feb 6 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
plēb urban winery

$12 growler fills on Wednesdays. Select a wine on draft (some exceptions apply) and fill a plēb 500mL growler for $12. Growler purchase is separate. Carry out only.

https://www.facebook.com/events/859748727719594/