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.
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Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.
- Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
- 90-Minutes – tours run daily
- 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
- $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
TFAC invites all artists: painters, sculptors, writers, performers & more — to a casual weekly drop-in gathering on Saturday mornings at 9 AM to share your works in progress, alert others, and chat about art and what’s happening in your community.
The first weekly Coffee is Saturday, August 20 at 9 am.
No RSVP needed, just drop by!
Free parking available on Melrose Avenue, behind and alongside TFAC.
Kids’ Comedy Tour: Wildly funny, this educational and entertaining tour features the perfect blend of Asheville’s history and kid-centric comedy. Geared specifically toward the 5–12 year old crowd, you’ll explore the town with our famously outlandish tour guides leading the way.
- Perfect for birthday parties
- Makes for memorable school field trips
- Tickets are $27 per person
- Beverages available for purchase at the LaZoom Room
- Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue
Toybox Theatre, in collaboration with The Magnetic Theatre, presents a new puppetry series for ALL AGES. This new series will feature original works by acclaimed award-winning puppeteer and clown Toybox, and will bring some of the best puppeteers in the nation as special guests!
Toybox Theatre has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast with their unique brand of humor and art for over 20 years! Garnishing many “fan favorite” and “funniest show” awards, Toybox has also received an UNIMA Citation for Excellence in the Art of Puppetry, and funding from The Jim Henson Foundation.
Wanna hear the best local music and drink the best local beers? Hop aboard LaZoom’s Purple Bus and rock out with a local band while we take you on a journey to Asheville’s premiere local breweries.
Spice up your evening at Half-Mile Farm with globally-influenced Creole cuisine from Sue Zemanick, of Zasu in New Orleans, accompanied by live jazz during cocktail hour featuring Paul Jones. Zasu’s culinary goal is to explore new ways to inspire traditional favorites by allowing fresh ingredients to speak for themselves. At Zasu, you will find a mix of local and non-native ingredients, creating a unique dining experience that is clean and light, yet rich in experience.
Sue was named Executive Chef at Gautreau’s Restaurant in 2005, which led to national recognition – including being named 2013 “Best Chef, South” by the James Beard Foundation and “Top Ten Best New Chef” by Food & Wine Magazine in 2008. She was also a featured guest at many food festivals, such as the South Beach and Charleston Food and Wine Festivals, Sun Valley Vintner’s Festival, and Chef’s Club St. Regis Aspen. She has made regular television appearances, as a judge on Top Chef New Orleans and as a contestant on seasons 3 and 5 of Top Chef Masters. But to this day, her all-time favorite distinction was serving as the 2015 Honorary Muse in New Orleans’ premier all-female Mardi Gras parade, Muses.
GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.
- Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
- 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
- $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
- Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue
*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites!
This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Featuring Dan Carney, Eli Olsberg and more!!!
ages 18+
doors at 6:30, show at 7pm
Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of
We are excited to celebrate the 27 years of Cold Mountain Winter Ale at Highland Brewing! Tickets are required to visit the Brewery for a weekend of beer, music, sports, and activities. More information and ticket purchase links are below.
At our Downtown Taproom in the S&W Market guests can celebrate with live music and all Cold Mountain varieties on draft. Tickets are not required to visit the Downtown Taproom and Cold Mountain packaged beer will be available while supplies last.
COLD MOUNTAIN BEER DINNER
Thursday, November 9th
5PM | 21+ | $120 per person
The 4th Annual Cold Mountain Beer Dinner features an experiential, winter-forest-inspired menu by the chefs from Bun Intended. Guests journey through their meal with commentary from Highland’s Sensory Scientist, Megan Rayfield, and Cameron Kozlow of Bun Intended.
Each course is expertly paired with one of this year’s Cold Mountain varieties including a Smoked Cold Mountain, inspired by this year’s menu.
The Barrel Room will be transformed into a Cold Mountain Store, where beer dinner guests will have the first chance to shop for this year’s beer and merch.
DAYTIME CELEBRATION SESSIONS
12 – 4PM | All ages | $10
Daytime Celebration Sessions feature live music in the Meadow and in one of our amazing indoor venues. Guests will also have access to food trucks, the disc golf course, a cigar lounge, and more.
This session is family-friendly and well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed. Children 10 and under are free and must remain with their parents at all times. Please utilize ride shares and carpooling as we expect the parking lot to fill up.
Friday, November 10th (12 – 4PM)
Saturday, November 11th (12 – 4PM)
EVENING CELEBRATION SESSIONS
6 – 11PM | 21+ | $20
Evening Celebration Sessions feature live music in the Taproom and Event Center. Guests will also have access to food trucks, a cigar lounge, a silent disco, and more.
6 – 11PM sessions are 21+ and NOT dog friendly. Please utilize ride shares and carpooling as we expect the parking lot to fill up.
Friday, November 10th (6 – 11PM)
Saturday, November 11th (6 – 11PM)
COLD MOUNTAIN FAMILY DAY
12 – 6PM | All ages | $10
Sunday’s 12 – 6PM Celebration Session features live music in the Meadow and in one of our amazing indoor venues. Guests will also have access to food trucks, disc golf, kids’ activities, and more.
This session is family-friendly and well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed. Children 10 and under are free and must remain with their parents at all times. Please utilize ride shares and carpooling as we expect the parking lot to fill up.
Sunday, November 12th (12 – 6PM)
Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.
- Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
- 90-Minutes – tours run daily
- 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
- $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
Join us for a soulful new tradition in The Exchange every Sunday with emcee, vocalist, and drummer, Lyric Jones. Savor new and classic brunch dishes to the tune of soul, jazz, and hip-hop beats from 10am to 1:30pm.
Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country! This week we have Eli Olsberg from Los Angeles!!!
Eli Olsberg is a comedian, writer, and actor based in Los Angeles, CA. You may have seen him him on E!’s “The Soup,” its spin-off show “The Soup Investigates,” and “Chelsea Lately.” He’s also written for Daytime Fighting League on Adult Swim.
He performs at clubs and colleges across the country and has performed at TBS’ Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. He also performs regularly at music festivals including the 2015 Vans Warped Tour’s first ever comedy tent for all forty-one dates. He’s also opened for the pop-punk band New Found Glory and was the featured comedian on Paramore’s Parahoy! Cruise, performing alongside Chvrches and X-Ambassadors.
ages 18+
doors at 6pm, show at 6:30pm
November 12 Another Great Comedy Show at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co, Theater 2! 6:30p, 18+, Get Dinner, Drinks & Laughs with the areas best standup comics. Featured and Open Mic Comedy. [Performing comics get FREE entry and pizza. ]
Get Your Tickets Now!! https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/buy-tickets/ Hosted Mario Trevizo. Featuring Becca Steinhoff, Jess Cooley & Clay Jones!
For more info and other standup comedy shows go to sliceoflifecomedy.com or contact Michele at [email protected]
GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.
- Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
- 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
- $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
- Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue
*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.
Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.
- Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
- 90-Minutes – tours run daily
- 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
- $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.
- Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
- 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
- $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
- Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue
*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.
Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.
- Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
- 90-Minutes – tours run daily
- 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
- $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
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Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs! Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we’ve got plenty.
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Join us for a tasting of autumnal wines and find new favorites to enhance your holiday dinner tables. From luscious Beaujolais to spicy Riojas, we’ll taste a selection of wines that complement all the wonderful seasonal flavors that come with the harvest season. We’ll explore wines that pair well with roasted meats, root vegetables, savory herbs, chocolate desserts, and other goodies that define holiday meals. We’ll discuss wines that go with everything as well as precise pairings that are guaranteed to wow your guests.
Join us for a tasting of autumnal wines and find new favorites to enhance your holiday dinner tables. From luscious Beaujolais to spicy Riojas, we’ll taste a selection of wines that complement all the wonderful seasonal flavors that come with the harvest season.
We’ll explore wines that pair well with roasted meats, root vegetables, savory herbs, chocolate desserts, and other goodies that define holiday meals. We’ll discuss wines that go with everything as well as precise pairings that are guaranteed to wow your guests.
Tax & Gratuity Included • Tickets are Transferable
Limited Seating • 21 and over
Advanced Sommelier
Cara De Lavallade
Come enjoy a 4-course meal and specialized wine pairings from the Bodega Catena Zapata portfolio. Join us on November 14th at 7PM along with Bargello’s Executive Chef Tyler Slade for this exclusive, immersive event, learning about each pairing and the compelling story of Bodega Catena Zapata wines while indulging in Chef’s hand-crafted fare prepared with Asheville’s freshest ingredients. The wine pairing and dining experience is $114 a person plus tax & gratuity.
GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.
- Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
- 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
- $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
- Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue
*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.
Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.
- Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
- 90-Minutes – tours run daily
- 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
- $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
Join us for our annual AIR Holiday Gift Card Exchange on Wednesday, November 15th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Archetype Brewing + Kitchen on the South Slope. We’ll be serving snacks and pizzas from Archetype, and a cash bar will be available.
Please bring gift cards in $20 denominations to exchange with your fellow restaurateurs. These gift cards can be used as employee gifts, incentives, and tokens of appreciation. This event is always enjoyable and an excellent opportunity to network and connect with fellow AIR members. Be sure to arrive on time to fully participate in the festivities and exchange the most cards.
GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.
- Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
- 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
- $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
- Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue
*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.
Every Wednesday
Trivia Night
Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Put those random facts and obscure obsessions to use at Trivia Night, every Wednesday at The Draftsman! Bring friends and make new ones while you fuel your brain with specials on signature cocktails and bar bites at our laidback basement bar. Bragging rights for the title of Trivia Champion are always up for grabs!
Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.
- Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
- 90-Minutes – tours run daily
- 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
- $39 per person (ages 13+ only)
FREE | All ages, advance registration requested
Talk about holiday traditions and bring your favorite dessert to share with friends.