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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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING: Asheville Women in Tech
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
online
VIRTUAL MEETING: Asheville Women in Tech

Join Asheville Women in Tech online! Bring your favorite beverage and talk about tech or anything you want! Need help finding a job? Working on a project? Do you need help learning? Want to present to the group? Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, let’s chat!

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Wednesday with Web3
Jul 27 @ 2:22 pm – 3:22 pm
online

 

  • Wednesday with Web3
  • Meet and greet based on # of participants
  • What is BGN?
  • Where are attendees at currently with Web3 and what areas are you looking for expand in

Future meetings will be followed by Dapp University Courses based on group skill level.

Friday, August 5, 2022
Light Up the Night 5k
Aug 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Carrier Park

Western Carolina Rescue Ministries and iDaph Events present the 4th Annual Light Up the Night 5k! This event is a fundraising, nighttime walk/run event that welcomes all people regardless of ability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, or faith. All the proceeds from this event will directly benefit the continuous work of recovery, rescue, and restoration to individuals throughout WNC.

The first 200 people to register will also receive a FREE glow-in-the-dark commemorative finisher medal!

Each 5k registration will include a FREE t-shirt until July 10th at midnight. After that date, shirts will be available for purchase, in limited quantities and sizes, for $10. Glow sticks, necklaces and bracelets will be available for our in-person participants!

The event will take place at Carrier Park in Asheville, NC on Friday, August 5th. This is your time to shine! Runners will have a rolling start between 7:30 PM to 7:45 PM and take to the greenway to run or walk this fun and unique event.

In addition to the in-person event, there is also a virtual offering for participants who aren’t comfortable coming to an in-person event. The Virtual 5k event experience gives participants an opportunity to participate in this fundraising event ANYWHERE! Walk/Run/Hike 5k and submit your results online!

Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) exists to serve the homeless, poor and addicted populations of Western North Carolina. They meet people in crisis, focus on helping them at the point of their need, invest in their future, and help them until they can move forward.

Sunday, September 25, 2022
Asheville Outlets Hosts Drive Electric Asheville
Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Asheville Outlets

Asheville Outlets will host Drive Electric Asheville Sunday, September 25, 2022, from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Spectators will view a wide range of electric vehicles including Tesla’s, Kia EV6s, Bolt EVs, and more. Visitors will also get a chance to test the latest e-bikes and electric scooters, and enter-to-win an electric bike, sponsored by Sugar Hollow Solar. For more information, visit ShopAshevilleOutlets.com.

Monday, November 7, 2022
Let’s Connect at The Urban Orchard
Nov 7 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope

The Urban Orchard (South Slope) is such a fantastic place to gather. I’ll be facilitating one of my Speed Connecting activities as well. Looking forward to seeing y’all there!

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Asheville Tech projects for Adults First Meeting
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
online
First Meeting

Initial event to meet each other and talk about our interests, skills, and goals.

I have set this as online. I will likely have in-person or hybrid events in the future.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Jingle and Mingle Holiday Social w/ AVL Digital Nomads
Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Aloft Asheville Downtown

Jingle and Mingle Holiday Social

“The best way to spread holiday cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Buddy The Elf

Time to embrace your inner elf and share some holiday joy with friends new and old. Come on down for another fabulous evening adventure with AVL Digital Nomads!

Aloft Asheville Downtown has invited us to share their beautiful W XYZ Bar on the 2nd floor. Our event will kick off their new “Brews & Beats” night with beer tasting and live music. They’ll have beer from Asheville Brewing Company and a live DJ. The event will have a cash bar including food.

Who isn’t excited to meet other nomads, professionals, travelers, and remote workers? Well, we sure are! Isolation no more. Let’s celebrate and socialize with an after-remote-work party!

See you there!