Calendar of Events
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.
Official 2021 Raffle Rules
PROCEEDS
This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350
DRAWING
The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.
TICKETS
The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

One of our most beloved UNC Asheville traditions, the Turning of the Maples, is going virtual and is coming directly to you! You can bring this tradition home for our Turning of the Maples Virtual 5K. Get outside to enjoy your own changing leaves while raising vital funding for the UNC Asheville fund.

Celebrate the holiday season and the joy of live theater by becoming a sponsor for A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Your support sustains the impact of the performing arts on our hearts and minds as well as our local economy.
Act now!

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need.
Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.
We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.
Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.
Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!
Official 2021 Raffle Rules
PROCEEDS
This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350
DRAWING
The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.
TICKETS
The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Celebrate the holiday season and the joy of live theater by becoming a sponsor for A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Your support sustains the impact of the performing arts on our hearts and minds as well as our local economy.
Act now!

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need.
Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.
We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.
Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.
Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!


This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need.
Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.
We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.
Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.
Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

What’s your idea of perfect mountain weekend getaway?
- A cozy mountain inn with rocking chairs on a front porch, with scenic tranquility and a lazy afternoon for reading that favorite book, after a hike on a mountain trail.
- A breathtaking view from the scenic veranda of a mountain lodge, located at 5,000 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway
- A lovely downtown Asheville hotel, located in the middle of the historic Biltmore Village, with shopping, arts and craft stores, and art galleries
This raffle prize is tailored for YOU! One lucky winner will get to choose their destination and one of these accommodations:
- 2 nights at the Balsam Mountain Inn, or the Pisgah Inn, or the Asheville Biltmore Double Tree
- Plus dinner for two for one night at a local restaurant and a $50 gift card to support your meal choice for the second night.
- Plus a special activity selected by the winner will be added to your package.
Click here to learn more about the destinations!
This annual raffle is developed and donated by Southwestern Child Development Commission, with all proceeds going to the NC Early Education Coalition.
Tickets are on sale now through November 11th. One ticket for $5 or four tickets for $15.

READERS THEATRE SHOWCASE
All performances at 2:30 pm. Friday and Saturday performances are held at Asheville Community Theatre; Sunday performances are held at the Reuter Center on the campus of UNCA in conjunction with OLLI Asheville.
On Golden Pond
By Ernest Thompson; Directed by RoseLynn Katz
AUDITION DATE: Tuesday, November 2, 2021; 10:30 am-2:30 pm
PERFORMANCE DATES: December 17-19, 2021; 2:30 pm
REHEARSAL DATES: December 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 2021; 10:30 am -2:30 pm
DIRECTOR SEEKS: TBD * Note: To attend a face-to-face program at OLLI Asheville, you must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Since the Sunday matinee performance is at OLLI, all actors will need to be vaccinated.

Rabbit Rabbit & FernLeaf Community Charter School have teamed up to create the 1st Annual FernLeaf Family Movie Night Fundraiser at Rabbit Rabbit! Tuesday, November 2nd from 5:30-8:30 with the movie beginning at dusk. The family friendly movie being shown is ‘Coco.’ Proceeds from all ticket sales and a portion of food & drinks proceeds from Rabbit Rabbit & Asheville Brewing Co will be donated to FernLeaf!

This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need.
Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.
We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.
Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.
Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

What’s your idea of perfect mountain weekend getaway?
- A cozy mountain inn with rocking chairs on a front porch, with scenic tranquility and a lazy afternoon for reading that favorite book, after a hike on a mountain trail.
- A breathtaking view from the scenic veranda of a mountain lodge, located at 5,000 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway
- A lovely downtown Asheville hotel, located in the middle of the historic Biltmore Village, with shopping, arts and craft stores, and art galleries
This raffle prize is tailored for YOU! One lucky winner will get to choose their destination and one of these accommodations:
- 2 nights at the Balsam Mountain Inn, or the Pisgah Inn, or the Asheville Biltmore Double Tree
- Plus dinner for two for one night at a local restaurant and a $50 gift card to support your meal choice for the second night.
- Plus a special activity selected by the winner will be added to your package.
Click here to learn more about the destinations!
This annual raffle is developed and donated by Southwestern Child Development Commission, with all proceeds going to the NC Early Education Coalition.
Tickets are on sale now through November 11th. One ticket for $5 or four tickets for $15.


This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need.
Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.
We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.
Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.
Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!

What’s your idea of perfect mountain weekend getaway?
- A cozy mountain inn with rocking chairs on a front porch, with scenic tranquility and a lazy afternoon for reading that favorite book, after a hike on a mountain trail.
- A breathtaking view from the scenic veranda of a mountain lodge, located at 5,000 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway
- A lovely downtown Asheville hotel, located in the middle of the historic Biltmore Village, with shopping, arts and craft stores, and art galleries
This raffle prize is tailored for YOU! One lucky winner will get to choose their destination and one of these accommodations:
- 2 nights at the Balsam Mountain Inn, or the Pisgah Inn, or the Asheville Biltmore Double Tree
- Plus dinner for two for one night at a local restaurant and a $50 gift card to support your meal choice for the second night.
- Plus a special activity selected by the winner will be added to your package.
Click here to learn more about the destinations!
This annual raffle is developed and donated by Southwestern Child Development Commission, with all proceeds going to the NC Early Education Coalition.
Tickets are on sale now through November 11th. One ticket for $5 or four tickets for $15.


This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need.
Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.
We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.
Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.
Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!
Official 2021 Raffle Rules
PROCEEDS
This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350
DRAWING
The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.
TICKETS
The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

What’s your idea of perfect mountain weekend getaway?
- A cozy mountain inn with rocking chairs on a front porch, with scenic tranquility and a lazy afternoon for reading that favorite book, after a hike on a mountain trail.
- A breathtaking view from the scenic veranda of a mountain lodge, located at 5,000 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway
- A lovely downtown Asheville hotel, located in the middle of the historic Biltmore Village, with shopping, arts and craft stores, and art galleries
This raffle prize is tailored for YOU! One lucky winner will get to choose their destination and one of these accommodations:
- 2 nights at the Balsam Mountain Inn, or the Pisgah Inn, or the Asheville Biltmore Double Tree
- Plus dinner for two for one night at a local restaurant and a $50 gift card to support your meal choice for the second night.
- Plus a special activity selected by the winner will be added to your package.
Click here to learn more about the destinations!
This annual raffle is developed and donated by Southwestern Child Development Commission, with all proceeds going to the NC Early Education Coalition.
Tickets are on sale now through November 11th. One ticket for $5 or four tickets for $15.


This year Eblen celebrates 30 years of serving our community and helping those in need.
Our mission is to provide assistance to families and individuals in our community during times of crisis and hardship whether medical, financial or an emergency need.
We would like to celebrate our 30th with the Eblen Charities $30 for the 30th fundraising event.
Due to the generosity of a long-time friend, our first $10,000 in donations will be matched! Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
We would like to encourage you to leave a comment about what it means to you to support Eblen Charities.
Thank you for all that you do, because we do it all together!
Official 2021 Raffle Rules
PROCEEDS
This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350
DRAWING
The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.
TICKETS
The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

What’s your idea of perfect mountain weekend getaway?
- A cozy mountain inn with rocking chairs on a front porch, with scenic tranquility and a lazy afternoon for reading that favorite book, after a hike on a mountain trail.
- A breathtaking view from the scenic veranda of a mountain lodge, located at 5,000 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway
- A lovely downtown Asheville hotel, located in the middle of the historic Biltmore Village, with shopping, arts and craft stores, and art galleries
This raffle prize is tailored for YOU! One lucky winner will get to choose their destination and one of these accommodations:
- 2 nights at the Balsam Mountain Inn, or the Pisgah Inn, or the Asheville Biltmore Double Tree
- Plus dinner for two for one night at a local restaurant and a $50 gift card to support your meal choice for the second night.
- Plus a special activity selected by the winner will be added to your package.
Click here to learn more about the destinations!
This annual raffle is developed and donated by Southwestern Child Development Commission, with all proceeds going to the NC Early Education Coalition.
Tickets are on sale now through November 11th. One ticket for $5 or four tickets for $15.

Join Tamsin Allpress, Head of the Flat Rock Playhouse Master Gardeners, on November 6th from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm for a hands-on workshop about controlling the Woolly Adelgid on hemlock trees. This program will be held at the Flat Rock Playhouse gardens to teach homeowners how to save and plant more hemlock trees. The suggested donation is $20.00, which will be fed back into the FRP gardens. Please RSVP by November 1 by phone or email at (828) 252-4783 or [email protected]. More information at http://savehemlocksnc.org/flat-rock-demo.


