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, December 31, 2022
New Year’s Eve Dinner with Avenue M
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm
Avenue M

Enjoy a five-course dinner by Avenue M chef Andrew McLeod with Kermit Lynch wine pairings by Advanced Sommelier Nick Demos. One seating only. Space is limited.

2023 NYE BASH w/ Contagious
Dec 31 2022 @ 7:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
Silverados

Bring in 2023 with the one of the area’s most successful modern rock bands. Dance the night away to your favorite tunes, and stick around for the FREE champagne toast, and INCLUDED Buffet! 21+ ONLY Tickets are $20 – Champagne Toast & Food Included with your ticket. Free parking onsite.

Live Music: Iggy Radio
Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm
Bold Rock Hard Cider
Join us in the taproom on Saturday, December 31st as we ring in the New Year with some amazing live music! 🛎
We will have Alex Bazemore & Friends performing from 11AM to 3PM during our Bluegrass Brunch, followed by IGGY RADIO performing in the evening to lead-up to the ball drop. 🎶
NYE BOTTLE RIOT DISCO BALL!!
Dec 31 2022 @ 7:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 12:00 am
Bottle Riot

We are having a BOTTLE RIOT DISCO BALL and you are invited! Ring in 2023 with us by going back in time to Studio 54 disco fabulosity with live DJs to get everyone on the dance floor!

The Tall Boys Live @ Ginger’s Revenge
Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ginger's Revenge

The Tallboys are Bill Melanson (vocals, guitar, bass), Jeff Mooney (guitar, vocals), James Fisher (bass, vocals, guitar), and David Cohen (drums). They are based in Asheville, NC and play original songs that feature acoustic instrumentation, vocal harmonies & vibrant lyrical content. The Tallboys’ music is a lively blend, with shades of rock, reggae and singer-songwriter styles. Each player brings years of experience to the band, creating a seasoned sound that draws the audience in and, sometimes, gets them dancing.

The Tallboys look forward to sharing a lifetime of music with you soon!

2023 EPIC NYE BASH!
Dec 31 2022 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 3:00 am
GROVE HOUSE Entertainment Complex

THIS IS THE ONE PARTY YOU DONT WANT TO MISS!!
Bring in 2023 at the historic GROVE HOUSE

  • ONE Combined EPIC NYE Bash
  • THREE Dance Floors, FOUR DJ’s, THREE Balloon Drops
  • SIX Bar Tend Stations
  • Balloon drops over ALL THREE dance floors, stuffed with OVER $1000 in Cash & Prizes!!!
  • Complimentary party favors
    (hats, tiaras, noisemakers, horns, leis, etc.)

Purchase tickets in advance or at the door
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5666838%3Cbr

New Years Eve at Catawba Brewing w/ DJ Jut Rut
Dec 31 2022 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope

Join us in welcoming 2023 on South Slope at Catawba Brewing! Performance by world famous DJ Jut Rut. Kicking off at 8pm and partying down till closing time.

Roaring Twenties NYE Celebration
Dec 31 2022 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
The Grove Arcade

Step back a century and join us for a speakeasy-style soirée in the heart of downtown Asheville. Live music and entertainment, 1920s style decor, and surprises throughout the evening. We’ll see you on the dance floor!

TICKETS: Can be found here on Eventbrite. Print at home or save to your phone (QR code must be visible). No tickets or refunds will be issued at the door.

DRESS CODE: 1920s-style dress is encouraged (but not required)

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

  • Tickets are $65 per person
  • 2nd floor of Grove Arcade will be open for visitors to explore
  • Music and Entertainment to be announced soon!
  • Cash/card bar
  • Coat check
  • Free WiFi
  • Beware of ticket scammers
NEW YEARS EVE : SANDY AND RICHARD RICCARDI plus special guests THE TIM DOYLE Combo
Dec 31 @ 9:00 pm
White Horse Black Mountain

A ENTERTAINING AND HILARIOUS NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION:

What people are saying about Sandy and Richard Riccardi:

“Musical Genius” ~ NY Magazine

“Brilliant” ~ The London Evening Standard

“Parody we never knew we needed”~ NowThis Politics

“Together, Sandy and Richard Riccardi made one hell of a rib-tickling and satisfying cabaret night out.” ~Peter Leavy, Cabaret Scenes Magazine

December 31, it’s a New Year’s Evening of comedy cabaret with Sandy and Richard Riccardi, and jazzy standards by guitarist Tim Doyle and his combo in-between! Sandy and Richard have taken their all-comedy, politically snarkastic show all over the country, having racked up over 100 million views on social media for their original blend of San Francisco sophistication and “Fizzy Fun” (Baltimore Cabaret Scenes Magazine).

Randy Rainbow is their secret love child but won’t admit it. Scream with laughter and tap your toes to their sparkling cabaret songs describing their cracked and bushwhacked road to marital bliss, social consciousness and menopause.

…….New songs, New jokes and old favorites!

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Tim Doyle is a 23-year veteran of the guitar and holds degrees from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and Indiana State University. He has worked as a professional performer and music educator in Austin, Texas, and throughout the Midwest for the past fifteen years. Tim is also an active composer, and recorded and produced a CD of original compositions for guitar in 2009.

Tim also developed and directed the summer Jazz camps and the annual resident Rock Camp for the ISU Community School of the Arts. Tim has also served as a bandleader and member of several local and touring groups, including The Leonard Washingtons and Lunes Domingo.

The celebration begins at 9pm and the party goes on til midnight.

PLUS All guests will receive FREE champagne for a midnight toast to ring in the New Year.

Sandy and Richard are huge favorites here at White Horse and we are thrilled to have them on board to help ring in the New Year with Joy and Laughter.

Buy Your Tickets Early !!!!!!

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TICKET PRICES:

$30 (includes the free champagne and 3 hours of entertainment)

(Tickets purchased in Advance of the day of the show are on sale for only $28)

Ringing in 2023 with Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band + April B + the Cool
Dec 31 @ 9:00 pm
Asheville Music Hall
THE DOLLY DISCO: The Dolly Parton Inspired Country Western Dance Party
Dec 31 @ 9:30 pm
The Grey Eagle
– ALL AGES
– DANCING ROOM ONLY
– THE EARLIER YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS, THE CHEAPER THEY ARE! 

THE DOLLY DISCO
This ain’t no disco
It ain’t no country club either…

Giddy up girls, for THE DOLLY DISCO

The Dolly Parton Inspired Country Western Dance Party!

This is for the 9 to 5 workin’ girls with a calling from another era who just want something a little classic. Join us
in Rainbowland where you’ll dance with somebody, hand in hand to the music of Dolly Parton, Kacey Musgraves,
Orville Peck, Shania Twain, Miley Cyrus, Cher, Whitney Houston, The Chicks, Madonna, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow
and more.

So wrangle your country-disco dancing queens and come party!

NYE Comedy with Caleb Synan (late show)
Dec 31 @ 10:00 pm – 12:30 pm
GiGi's Underground

Go into 2023 laughing with Caleb Synan!

Caleb Synan is one of the hottest young comics in the country. (Funny AND good looking!) His unique background as a preacher’s kid from a small southern town gives him the ability to relate to any and every crowd — even though he’s a big old millennial who lives in LA. Want proof? He’s performed on CONAN (twice!), Last Comic Standing (once!), Bill Burr’s stand up show “The Ringers” on Comedy Central, and his first Comedy Central special “30” in 2022 (You can watch it on YouTube!)

He’s also entertained our troops in South Korea and Japan. What a guy! It’s no wonder he won the title of “Wittiest” in Franklin County High School’s 2009 Yearbook. He even wrote this bio himself. And he’ll have a margarita with you if you play your cards right.

 

featuring Jenny Jennings

ages 21+ (must have ID with you)

Tickets $18 advance, $22 day of

NYE Party with DJ GruntWerk
Dec 31 2022 @ 10:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am
Vintage Kava

Come bring in the New Year with your VK family! Campfire starts at dark and DJ GruntWerk will be spinning live beats through the New Year starting at 10PM!

Thirsty Monk at Biltmore Park’s Keg Drop
Dec 31 2022 @ 10:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:30 am
Thirsty Monk

New York City drops a ball, Atlanta drops a peach, and Miami drops an orange. In Asheville, we drop a keg! Ring in the New Year as we welcome 2023 with our Annual New Year’s Eve Keg Drop Celebration at Thirsty Monk Biltmore Park in South Asheville, NC.

The Keg Drop Celebration is free to attend and ample parking is available for guests.

Sunday, January 1, 2023
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Jan 1 @ 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.

New Year’s Day Yoga Celebration
Jan 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
One World Brewing West

New Year's Day Yoga Celebration

Come celebrate 3 years at One World Brewing with Jamie!

 

Levels 1+ this class is designed to build heat in the body and release excess kapha during the winter. We are working as a class towards headstands with a goal of early April. Expect strength building.

 

Class is held inside. Bring your mat. Stay for complementary mimosas or non-alcoholic beverages afterwards!

 

Jazz Sunday Jam
Jan 1 @ 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, January 2, 2023
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Jan 2 @ 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.

Wyatt Moran, Well Kept, Convalescent, Mary’s Letter
Jan 2 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

– ALL AGES
– STANDING ROOM ONLY

WYATT MORAN

Raised in the driftless north of Minnesota, Wyatt Moran has become an underground mainstay in the folk and indie rock scenes of the Twin Cities. Playing such legendary venues as 7th Street Entry like many before him, Moran has been inspired by the countless names and faces that have walked across those very same stages.

From finger-picked guitars to heavy indie rock instrumentals, Moran’s music spans many genres but his intentions are always clear: write songs with integrity that people can connect to. Explosive and crushing drums lurk behind Moran’s cyclical baritone guitar riffs. Bass lines float in and out of focus as Moran’s voice carries his emo-adjacent style of songwriting.

Moran currently lives in Boston, MA where he is finishing his undergrad program at Berklee College of Music, but regularly returns to Minnesota to play, record, and perform his music. With two national tours under his belt and another being planned for winter 2022, Moran plans to record his debut record in January 2023, with plans for a west coast tour and record release in the summer/fall of the same year.

WELL KEPT
Well Kept is an alternative rock band from Athens, GA, harnessing a potent combination of modern indie rock and classic emo. Originally formed in 2019 as the songwriting vehicle for Athens producer Tommy Trautwein, Well Kept has blossomed into a 5-piece band that is just as imaginative in the studio as they are powerful onstage. Their new record The Inquirer was self-produced by Trautwein and features a denser and more detailed sound, filled with both honest and reflective songwriting and the type of hooks that have fit in smoothly when Well Kept has shared bills with modern pop bands like Dayglow and COIN. With The Inquirer, Well Kept appear to be on the cusp of thrilling change, having proven they can craft ambitious widescreen rock songs without losing the intimacy of their home recording roots.

CONVALESCENT
Drawing from emo, pop punk, and Americana influences, Convalescent strives for raw, honest expression through music. Officially bearing the moniker since 2019, songwriter Joel Ragan has been writing and performing in Asheville since 2012. Convalescent’s six-song EP “I Swear I’m Trying” touches on themes of motivation, hopelessness, and questions about the meaning of life.

MARY’S LETTER
Seamlessly blurring the lines between 2nd wave emo acts and post rock songwriting, Mary’s Letter is a unique blend of heart on the sleeve lyricism with patient buildups and climaxes. Maintaining a sense of pop sensibility, the Asheville 5 piece manages to create sonic soundscapes which evoke intense emotions out of the listener, without losing a sense of accessibility.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Jan 3 @ 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.

ONLINE- Enka-Candler Library Evening Book Club
Jan 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
online

ONLINE- Enka-Candler Library Evening Book Club

Chat with other book lovers about this month’s book selection.

Interested in reading ahead? Here’s what we have coming up in the next few months!
– November- “Once Upon A River” Diane Setterfield
– December- “Dutch House” Ann Patchett
– January- “Mexican Gothic” Silvia Moreno-Garcia
– February- “The Rose Code” Kate Quinn

To reserve your copy of the book, visit buncombe.nccardinal.org or swing by the library to pick one up from the book clubs holds shelf.

To join the book club email [email protected] or call us at 250-4758.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Jan 4 @ 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.

French Broad Valley Jam
Jan 4 @ 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
Jan 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Thursday, January 5, 2023
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Jan 5 @ 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.

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL FT LATE SHIFTERS, BLUSHIN’ ROULETTES AND MORE! All Ages
Jan 5 @ 7:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

– STANDING ROOM ONLY

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL 
Evergreen Community Charter School is a K-8 learning community committed to the pursuit of excellence in the holistic education of mind, body, and spirit. We prepare students for successful lifelong learning, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and service. We value the voice of every member of our community.

Featuring….

THE LATE SHIFTERS

Southern rock meets jam band meets Americana with The Late Shifters, a necessity-born, passion-driven, local band, playing back holler, Asheville rock.

With a nod to their Southern rock and Appalachian roots, The Late Shifters have found a way to express their love for the region and its rich environment and culture through amplified and warm electric sound. Three guitars and three vocalists weave texture and melodic layers through their catchy original tunes that’ll have you singing along before the night is through.

In 2023, the band will be releasing their debut album featuring crowd-favorite originals like Highway 191 and Letting Go.  They have an enthusiastic following around town and have plans to take their show on the road regionally this spring. These five, hardworking, hard-playing family men have brought together their individual talents from both southern corners of Buncombe County.  The Late Shifters have been playing around the corner and around the campfire for years, and chances are, you probably know at least one of them.  Bring your families and boogie shoes for a soul-warming, bootie shaking, rocking good time.

BLUSHIN’ ROULETTES

The Blushin’ Roulettes deliver sultry, smoky, swingin’ twang.  “Their songs are stripped down, sexy little jewel boxes stuffed with ancient mountain magic,” says the San Francisco Free Folk Festival. Guitaress and songwriter Angie Heimann belts her stirring songs of damsels in their bliss and distress in a clarion vibrato often likened to Iris Dement. Cas Sochacki thumps the double bass and interlaces bright dobro stylings amid the rich lyrics of the Roulettes’ more serious songs, and rings in vocally with his molasses baritone on the occasional cheeky duet.  The Roulettes have newly expanded their North Carolina lineup to include the prominent Asheville players Cynthia McDermott (mandolin and vocals,) Jay Brown (guitar and vocals) and James T. Browne (drums.)

The Blushin’ Roulettes’ appearances include performances at the Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival, San Francisco Free Folk Festival, North Bay Hootennany and the Humboldt Folklife Festival, as well as shared stages with the Wailin’ Jennies, Wayne the Train Hancock, Big Sandy and His Fly Right Boys, and The Devil Makes 3, and poet John Trudell.  Angie has won songwriting awards in KZFR/Sierra Nevada’s Celebration of the Song, Woody Guthrie Songwriting Contest, Artists for Literacy SIBL Songwriting Contest, and South Florida Folk Festival.

JUAN HOLLADAY
Hailing from the desert southwest, Juan Holladay is a quiet storm, down tempo, lo-fi crooner.

SANTIAGO + LOS GATOS / THE 40, 20, 10’S
Jan 5 @ 8:00 pm
The Pulp

Pulp presents

SANTIAGO & LOS GATOS / THE 40, 20, 10’S

THURSDAY, JANUARY 05
 Show: 8pm | Doors: 7:30pm
 $10
Ages 18+
Friday, January 6, 2023
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Jan 6 @ 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.

Carnivale Macabre: Dungeons + Drag
Jan 6 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

– AGES 21+
– FULLY SEATED SHOW
– LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE

CARNIVALE MACABRE:  DUNGEONS AND DRAG

Dox Dominus, Lil’ith, and Mosely embark on a raunchy and hilarious quest through Hell defeating as many bosses as possible!
Featuring verses battles with Drag Queens and Kings, Burlesque succubi, warlocks, nefarious bards, and tavern brawling wrestlers!
Come play with us and cosplay your favorite character or class!
BALKAN BUMP + ROHAN SOLO, MEDISIN + ELECTROCHEMICAL
Jan 6 @ 9:00 pm
Asheville Music Hall

Join us for Balkan Bump + Rohan Solo, Medisin, & ElectroChemical at Asheville Music Hall Friday January 6th!

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