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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Saturday, October 16, 2021
6 hours of Monza
Oct 16 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Track at Asheville

Scoop: Friday Drop In Racing

6 HOURS OF MONZA

Multiclass racing around the Temple of Speed! Are you ready for turn 1?

Classes: LMP1 and GT3

Up to 6 cars in each class.

2-6 drivers per car.

Entry fee is $200 per car (includes 2x 30 minute hot lap sessions for practice).

Monday, October 18, 2021
AniMonday! Anime Games, Music All Day
Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Retrocade

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Join us for Animoday! Every Monday all day. Listen to anime music, play anime games, watch anime, and talk anime!

Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Aquanet: Goth Night
Oct 19 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 20 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Latin Night Wednesday
Oct 20 @ 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm
One World Brewing West

Latin Night Wednesday

MTN VIBEZ Presents Latin Night-every Wednesday.  Free Dance Lessons 8:30-9PM-All Skill Levels and All Latin Genres-Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton.

DJ Ephcto spins cultural bass music from 6:30pm-9pm and is a perfect time to come for some dinner prior to the start of Latin night.

Move On Up: Soul/R+B
Oct 20 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 21 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Thursday, October 21, 2021
Theatre Dance and Movement Ages 9-12
Oct 21 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

And a 5-6-7-8! Have you ever wanted to feel confident in a dance audition or learn awesome choreography to your favorite musical numbers? In this class students will learn basic dance styles used in musical theatre and how to act through their dancing. This course will help dancers prepare to ace an audition and pick up choreography quickly and efficiently.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

Please do not purchase registration prior to applying for a scholarship. Applications must be received by 2:00pm on Thursday, August 26th for consideration.

Salsa Night Thursday
Oct 21 @ 9:30 pm – Oct 22 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Friday, October 22, 2021
Kooky Spooky Toddler Day
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stephens Lee Recreation Center

The gym turns into an orange and black Halloween fun place with a variety of inflatables, toys, activity tables and light refreshments. Come dressed up and join our costume parade

CAROLINA BALLET THEATRE GHOSTS
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Ghosts

The Greenville-centric story opens on Halloween night. While most families make their rounds through the well-known neighborhoods, a handful of kids break off from the group. Hoping to reveal an unspoken Greenville secret, they head to an abandoned mansion along the Reedy River. They knock on the door, and after no answer, a brave little girl says “Let’s go!” and pushes it open.

Lightning flashes to reveal a silhouette of a couple who dance a pas de deux to a string quartet medley of several Michael Jackson-inspired tunes. Ghosts creep out of every crevice but will not lunge into the audience at the matinee performance. Startling sound effects will also be kept to a minimum during the matinee performance.

Music By Michael Jackson and Choreography by Hernan Justo.

Saturday, October 23, 2021
CAROLINA BALLET THEATRE GHOSTS
Oct 23 @ 2:30 pm
Peace Center

Ghosts

The Greenville-centric story opens on Halloween night. While most families make their rounds through the well-known neighborhoods, a handful of kids break off from the group. Hoping to reveal an unspoken Greenville secret, they head to an abandoned mansion along the Reedy River. They knock on the door, and after no answer, a brave little girl says “Let’s go!” and pushes it open.

Lightning flashes to reveal a silhouette of a couple who dance a pas de deux to a string quartet medley of several Michael Jackson-inspired tunes. Ghosts creep out of every crevice but will not lunge into the audience at the matinee performance. Startling sound effects will also be kept to a minimum during the matinee performance.

Music By Michael Jackson and Choreography by Hernan Justo.

CAROLINA BALLET THEATRE GHOSTS
Oct 23 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Ghosts

The Greenville-centric story opens on Halloween night. While most families make their rounds through the well-known neighborhoods, a handful of kids break off from the group. Hoping to reveal an unspoken Greenville secret, they head to an abandoned mansion along the Reedy River. They knock on the door, and after no answer, a brave little girl says “Let’s go!” and pushes it open.

Lightning flashes to reveal a silhouette of a couple who dance a pas de deux to a string quartet medley of several Michael Jackson-inspired tunes. Ghosts creep out of every crevice but will not lunge into the audience at the matinee performance. Startling sound effects will also be kept to a minimum during the matinee performance.

Music By Michael Jackson and Choreography by Hernan Justo.

Monday, October 25, 2021
AniMonday! Anime Games, Music All Day
Oct 25 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Retrocade

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Join us for Animoday! Every Monday all day. Listen to anime music, play anime games, watch anime, and talk anime!

Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Aquanet: Goth Night
Oct 26 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Fall Festival at Mills River
Oct 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Mills River United Methodist Church
Latin Night Wednesday
Oct 27 @ 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm
One World Brewing West

Latin Night Wednesday

MTN VIBEZ Presents Latin Night-every Wednesday.  Free Dance Lessons 8:30-9PM-All Skill Levels and All Latin Genres-Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton.

DJ Ephcto spins cultural bass music from 6:30pm-9pm and is a perfect time to come for some dinner prior to the start of Latin night.

Move On Up: Soul/R+B
Oct 27 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Thursday, October 28, 2021
Halloween BINGO at Harvest House
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Harvest House

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Dress up in your best costume and play BINGO at Harvest House. Prizes will be awarded to BINGO winners and for best costume

City Dance
Oct 28 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Salsa Night Thursday
Oct 28 @ 9:30 pm – Oct 29 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Friday, October 29, 2021
Halloween masquerade
Oct 29 @ 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Citizen Vinyl

Hush Hush is back 10/29 for a Halloween masquerade that will send you into euphoric bliss. Based on the 1926 novella ‘Traumnovelle’ meaning 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺, Eyes Wide Shut tells the tale of a night-long erotic adventure—we can’t wait to bring you an evening of mystery, ethereal vibes, sexy cocktails and (of course) an unforgettable dance party.

Masks and proof of vaxxx required. This is a costume party so dress to kill.

Saturday, October 30, 2021
Halloween Dance with DRUMSPYDER
Oct 30 @ 5:45 pm – Oct 31 @ 8:00 am
Pack Square Park

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Hello StarTriber!

Ready to get down with Drumspyder & your Tribe??

Reserve your space at www.startribe.org

It’s tried and true that there’s something exceptionally powerful about an entire community sharing in the magic of ecstatic dance, and an essential part of making it that way is YOU – that’s why, at any StarTribe, dancing your heart out will be irresistible; so prepare to bass up and get down.

…And prepare to get costume-crazy at the Halloween Ecstatic Dance!…There will be prizes for the most epic costumes. Be there at 5:45PM for what will be the one-of-a-kind contest!

Scott Sterling (Drumspyder) brings a deep love of rhythm to his distinctive style of percussion-driven dance music. A masterful percussionist specializing in tambourines and frame-drums, he weaves together intricate hand percussion and bass-heavy production into finely sculpted grooves – always to be a magical inspiration to the dance-floor. Drawing from the Folk, Medieval, and Renaissance music of the British Islands and Europe, Drumspyder’s music is a unique alchemy of pagan traditions and tribal rhythms.

* Dance-floor powered with the classic 22 speaker StarTribe Sound System. BOOM.

* Free attendance for kids 12 & under.

* As always, this is a rain or shine event!

* Masks are optional. Hooray for health, but stay home if you’re feeling any symptoms relative to COVID.

* Free hot chai served at 6PM.

* Bring water!

* More TBA soon!!

The StarTribe Vision

For thousands of years, countless cultures all over the world have danced for the purpose of community and self improvement, making dance of this kind an invaluable part of life. This is the purpose of StarTribe.

In much of the Western world, however, the scope of dance has become narrow and limited with the theme often being of noisy, unnatural nightclubs and bars which may not exactly be empowering, relative to what’s possible.

But there’s a revival of late towards more meaningful dance – dance that takes place in special outdoor settings and within a real sense of community, much like it was for millennia. This is where to find your Tribe.

Thousands of people have participated in StarTribe, and for the real spirit of dance. There’s something especially moving and powerful about an entire community of people coming together for this experience, and YOU are warmly invited.

StarTribe is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to community transformation. That includes YOU.

Halloween Fun Night and BINGO
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Burton Street Community Center

Dress up for the occasion and enjoy the Halloween decorations and play BINGO at the Burton Street center. Food will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to BINGO winners.

Shuffle Up Halloween Silent Disco Dance Party
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

All Ages

Come celebrate the Halloween weekend at Rabbit Rabbit with the Shuffle Up Halloween Silent Disco Dance Party!

Each ticket comes with a pair of sanitized wireless head phones.
Costumes encouraged! Costume contest with prizes from Rabbit Rabbit and Asheville Brewing Company.

Saturday night music mix by Nex Millen & Dayowulf
Custom visuals by The Sorcerist
Featuring SHUFFLE dance demos!

Sunday, October 31, 2021
Zombie Disco
Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

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Dance as if you just risen from the dead. It’s Zombie Disco with KPopKakashi!

10pm to 2am NO COVER 21+

Treat Street Carnival
Oct 31 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Downtown Hendersonville

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Treats and fun all along Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. Trick & Treat at merchants, celebrate Dia de los Muertos, win fabulous prizes at the costume contest, play on inflatables, enjoy live music and dance…so much to do in Downtown Hendersonville this Halloween. Registration for the contest begins at 4pm and contest will begin at 5pm in front of the historic courthouse. 7 Costume Categories: ages 0-3; 4-7; 8-11; 12-15; 16+; group and pet

Monday, November 1, 2021
Scavenger Hunt Fairview Public Library
Nov 1 all-day
Fairview Public Library

Scavenger Hunt
How well do you know the Fairview Public Library? Throughout the month of November, a library scavenger hunt will challenge everything you think you know about FPL! The scavenger hunt is in-doors and DIY. Ask for the clues at the circulation desk

AniMonday! Anime Games, Music All Day
Nov 1 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Retrocade

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Join us for Animoday! Every Monday all day. Listen to anime music, play anime games, watch anime, and talk anime!

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Scavenger Hunt Fairview Public Library
Nov 2 all-day
Fairview Public Library

Scavenger Hunt
How well do you know the Fairview Public Library? Throughout the month of November, a library scavenger hunt will challenge everything you think you know about FPL! The scavenger hunt is in-doors and DIY. Ask for the clues at the circulation desk

Aquanet: Goth Night
Nov 2 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 3 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Scavenger Hunt Fairview Public Library
Nov 3 all-day
Fairview Public Library

Scavenger Hunt
How well do you know the Fairview Public Library? Throughout the month of November, a library scavenger hunt will challenge everything you think you know about FPL! The scavenger hunt is in-doors and DIY. Ask for the clues at the circulation desk