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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Thursday, December 22, 2022
Datrian Johnson + Friends: A Soulful Christmas
Dec 22 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

– ALL AGES
– STANDING ROOM ONLY 

DATRIAN JOHNSON AND FRIENDS: A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS
Join local legend Datrian Johnson, lead singer for The Fritz, one quarter of Free Radio, and frequent collaborator with John Medeski, North Mississippi Allstars and Saint Disruption, when he returns to The Grey Eagle with his friends for a night of reimagined holiday classics.

Making Spirits Bright Holiday Jazz + Blues
Dec 22 @ 8:30 pm
Isis Music Hall-Main stage

Asheville’s most popular Blues singer, Peggy Ratusz will be back to celebrate the season with a fantastic Holiday Jazz & Blues band and song list, sure to heighten your spirits! You can expect vocal and instrumental renditions of classic and modern Christmas song arrangements from the likes of Peggy Lee, Dean Martin, Diana Krall, Shemika Copeland, BB King, Elvis Presley, Darlene Love, Joan Osborne, Kelly Clarkson & more! A few surprise guest singers and instrumentalists are also scheduled to appear! Get your tickets now before it sells out! Patrick Boland – Piano; Jeff Hersk – Upright Bass; Justin Watt – Drums; featuring Miriam Atchley on Flute.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

General Admission Tickets are available on line :: Call the venue for Reserved Seating Tickets at 828-575-2737

:Main Floor Reserved Tickets are available with dinner reservations only :::: There is a $20 minimum in food and beverage purchases per person with your dinner reservation :::: These are the only main floor tickets available :::: You MUST call venue to make a dinner reservation & purchase your tickets :::: General Admission Tickets are available for the Balcony only :: There is no dinner service for balcony seating.

Friday, December 23, 2022
Organic Growers School Raffle
Dec 23 all-day
online
We have curated a selection of amazing raffle prizes to raise funds for our growing non-profit and the rollout of our sliding scale pricing for the 2023 Spring Conference!
All you need to do to enter is donate $10 to Organic Growers School! Every $10 entry gets you one ticket. The winner will be picked December 30th.

 

This gift basket is valued at $395 and includes:
  • A special breakfast set from East Fork Pottery consisting of two Tracksmith mugs and two Utah breakfast bowls from East Fork Pottery.
  • Two cases (24 – 8oz cans) of your choice flavor Buchi Kombucha.
  • Pantry items from Mother Earth Foods @motherearthfoods, which include: Dynamite Coffee, the Well Seasoned Table Mountain Sunset Tea, Big Spoon Roasters Maple Cinnamon peanut & pecan butter, Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon Blueberry Burbon Jam
  • Four different varieties of tea from Asheville Tea Company
  • $75 worth of Gardening supplies from Fifth Season
Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Dec 23 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.

Tryon Resort’s Winterfest Village
Dec 23 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tryon Equestrian Center

This holiday season, visit Tryon Resort’s Winterfest Village to find festive fun for the entire family. Meet Santa and your favorite Who-ville characters with your Winterfest Village ticket, or come enjoy free live music and character interactions in Legends Plaza. There is something to get every member of the family in the holiday spirit!

Amy Steinberg Holiday Show
Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm
Isis Music Hall-Lounge

Amy Steinberg is an uplifting, soulful performer that raises the roof with her joyful noise. Nationally touring for over 20 years, Amy has created several powerful collections of music and played her own brand of comedic pop all over. There’s a spiritual energy about her work, but she believes in marrying the sacred and the profane to express the powerful divinity of this marvelous life through her work. Come celebrate the holidays with Amy – as only Amy can do

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall.

 

 

Carol of the Beers
Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Southern Appalachian Brewery

Come join Southern Appalachian Brewery for this 6th annual, family-friendly evening of traditional Christmas carols and holiday sing-alongs with local musicians Derek & Kevin Stipe and friends.

Feast of the Seven Fishes Dinner
Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Horse Shoe Farm

Join us in bringing this age-old tradition to our table with a traditional Southern Italian seafood inspired feast, which will feature a four-course, family style dinner with several dishes per course, Arrive early to enjoy specialty hors d’oeuvres, Curated holiday cocktails will be available for purchase.

Saturday, December 24, 2022
Organic Growers School Raffle
Dec 24 all-day
online
We have curated a selection of amazing raffle prizes to raise funds for our growing non-profit and the rollout of our sliding scale pricing for the 2023 Spring Conference!
All you need to do to enter is donate $10 to Organic Growers School! Every $10 entry gets you one ticket. The winner will be picked December 30th.

 

This gift basket is valued at $395 and includes:
  • A special breakfast set from East Fork Pottery consisting of two Tracksmith mugs and two Utah breakfast bowls from East Fork Pottery.
  • Two cases (24 – 8oz cans) of your choice flavor Buchi Kombucha.
  • Pantry items from Mother Earth Foods @motherearthfoods, which include: Dynamite Coffee, the Well Seasoned Table Mountain Sunset Tea, Big Spoon Roasters Maple Cinnamon peanut & pecan butter, Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon Blueberry Burbon Jam
  • Four different varieties of tea from Asheville Tea Company
  • $75 worth of Gardening supplies from Fifth Season
Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 24 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses
Gatherings of Artists + Writers Coffee
Dec 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center

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.

Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Dec 24 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.

Sunday, December 25, 2022
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Dec 25 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.

Jazz Sunday Jam
Dec 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
One World Brewing West

Jazz Sunday at One World Brewing West is a modern jazz jam held every Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm. Previously known as Jazz Monday, the jam has been running non stop since July, 2018 at the West Asheville brewery and is hosted weekly by The Fully Vaccinated Jazz Trio, consisting of Ray Ring on guitar, Jason DeCristofaro on drums, piano and vibraphone, and Connor Law on bass. Jazz Sunday typically features a guest artist for a short set and then welcomes jazz musicians of all levels to sit in for the remainder of the afternoon on One World’s spacious outdoor stage.

Monday, December 26, 2022
Organic Growers School Raffle
Dec 26 all-day
online
We have curated a selection of amazing raffle prizes to raise funds for our growing non-profit and the rollout of our sliding scale pricing for the 2023 Spring Conference!
All you need to do to enter is donate $10 to Organic Growers School! Every $10 entry gets you one ticket. The winner will be picked December 30th.

 

This gift basket is valued at $395 and includes:
  • A special breakfast set from East Fork Pottery consisting of two Tracksmith mugs and two Utah breakfast bowls from East Fork Pottery.
  • Two cases (24 – 8oz cans) of your choice flavor Buchi Kombucha.
  • Pantry items from Mother Earth Foods @motherearthfoods, which include: Dynamite Coffee, the Well Seasoned Table Mountain Sunset Tea, Big Spoon Roasters Maple Cinnamon peanut & pecan butter, Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon Blueberry Burbon Jam
  • Four different varieties of tea from Asheville Tea Company
  • $75 worth of Gardening supplies from Fifth Season
Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 26 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Dec 26 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.

Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Organic Growers School Raffle
Dec 27 all-day
online
We have curated a selection of amazing raffle prizes to raise funds for our growing non-profit and the rollout of our sliding scale pricing for the 2023 Spring Conference!
All you need to do to enter is donate $10 to Organic Growers School! Every $10 entry gets you one ticket. The winner will be picked December 30th.

 

This gift basket is valued at $395 and includes:
  • A special breakfast set from East Fork Pottery consisting of two Tracksmith mugs and two Utah breakfast bowls from East Fork Pottery.
  • Two cases (24 – 8oz cans) of your choice flavor Buchi Kombucha.
  • Pantry items from Mother Earth Foods @motherearthfoods, which include: Dynamite Coffee, the Well Seasoned Table Mountain Sunset Tea, Big Spoon Roasters Maple Cinnamon peanut & pecan butter, Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon Blueberry Burbon Jam
  • Four different varieties of tea from Asheville Tea Company
  • $75 worth of Gardening supplies from Fifth Season
Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 27 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Dec 27 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.

Trivia Tour
Dec 27 @ 4:00 pm
Downtown Asheville

Imagine a solid trivia stack with a magnetic host in an outdoor intimate setting.  Then add the excitement of BYOB and pedaling around the City on a one-of-a-kind contraption.

Kinda like if Willy Wonka did Trivia… you will be completely entertained, with no sense left unfulfilled.

And come back for more as we have several questions sets available with a good ole just for locals option!

Trivia tours seat up to 15 people, 1.5 or 40 mins hours long.  Bring your own beer in cans or wine and your thinking while drinking caps on let’s do this thing!

Be Part of a Community: Open Mic Night
Dec 27 @ 7:00 pm
White Horse Black Mountain

White Horse’s legendary Open Mic re-starts after a year off for bad behavior (COVID, really). Host Bill Altork will help us present wonderfully talented folks on their way up. The signup sheet is placed on the bar at 6:30 and the first ten to sign in are the performers for the evening. Each gets 15 minutes or three songs. It’s a lot of fun… especially since it’s free!

We’ll be following all COVID-19 protocols and we ask that you wear your mask when you’re not singing or enjoying a beverage from the bar.

Join us to share your music or just enjoy an evening in the audience!

Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Organic Growers School Raffle
Dec 28 all-day
online
We have curated a selection of amazing raffle prizes to raise funds for our growing non-profit and the rollout of our sliding scale pricing for the 2023 Spring Conference!
All you need to do to enter is donate $10 to Organic Growers School! Every $10 entry gets you one ticket. The winner will be picked December 30th.

 

This gift basket is valued at $395 and includes:
  • A special breakfast set from East Fork Pottery consisting of two Tracksmith mugs and two Utah breakfast bowls from East Fork Pottery.
  • Two cases (24 – 8oz cans) of your choice flavor Buchi Kombucha.
  • Pantry items from Mother Earth Foods @motherearthfoods, which include: Dynamite Coffee, the Well Seasoned Table Mountain Sunset Tea, Big Spoon Roasters Maple Cinnamon peanut & pecan butter, Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon Blueberry Burbon Jam
  • Four different varieties of tea from Asheville Tea Company
  • $75 worth of Gardening supplies from Fifth Season
Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Dec 28 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.

African Nights With Adama
Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
LEAF Global Arts
LEAF Global invites you to our end-of-year party December 28 6-9pm!
Live music, DJ, and African Cuisine by the fabulous Soce!
Featured Artists:
-Adama Dembele Drum and Dance
-Kevin “KalimbaMan” Spears
-DJ Irvegg World Music
African Dinner Night
December 28, 2022
6pm-9pm at LEAF Global Arts
-$10 event admission
-Catered meals available for purchase
French Broad Valley Jam
Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Oklawaha Brewing Company

Join us for a weekly mountain music JAM with players in a round, where the session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs! You are welcome to come and listen or to learn and join in. This event supports the Henderson County Junior Appalachian Musician (JAM) Kids Program. Free but donations are accepted. Weekly event takes place at Oklawaha Brewing Company.

Trivia Night
Dec 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Thursday, December 29, 2022
Organic Growers School Raffle
Dec 29 all-day
online
We have curated a selection of amazing raffle prizes to raise funds for our growing non-profit and the rollout of our sliding scale pricing for the 2023 Spring Conference!
All you need to do to enter is donate $10 to Organic Growers School! Every $10 entry gets you one ticket. The winner will be picked December 30th.

 

This gift basket is valued at $395 and includes:
  • A special breakfast set from East Fork Pottery consisting of two Tracksmith mugs and two Utah breakfast bowls from East Fork Pottery.
  • Two cases (24 – 8oz cans) of your choice flavor Buchi Kombucha.
  • Pantry items from Mother Earth Foods @motherearthfoods, which include: Dynamite Coffee, the Well Seasoned Table Mountain Sunset Tea, Big Spoon Roasters Maple Cinnamon peanut & pecan butter, Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon Blueberry Burbon Jam
  • Four different varieties of tea from Asheville Tea Company
  • $75 worth of Gardening supplies from Fifth Season