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, November 12, 2020
Digital Diwali India’s Festival of Lights
Nov 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online

Digital Diwali

Celebrate Diwali, India’s festival of lights, on Twitch! The one and only DJ Rekha spins throughout the evening live from New York City. Learn some Bollywood moves from UofSC dance groups Moksha and Gamecock Bhangra, make simple and tasty Indian snacks with cooking demos from local home chefs, discover how to make rangoli patterns with colorful powders, and learn more about traditional crafts from vendors Peepal Tree and Shree Roopam at a virtual bazaar. Plus, get up close and personal with the exquisitely detailed art in the exhibition Visions from India: 21st-Century Art from the Pizzuti Collection. For extra fun, pick up a DIY diya kit to follow along with our tutorial and make your own diya, a traditional oil lamp. Kits available for purchase for $5 from the CMA Shop in November.

Follow colamuseum on Twitch to be notified when event starts. Free.

This program has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.

Ingredients for the bhel puri (watch the cooking demo during the event to learn more):

  • Indian grocery store
    • Bhel puri (bag of packaged snacks)
    • Bhujia or sev (bag of packaged snacks)
    • Green chutney (jar)
    • Bombay Bhel Puri chutney, or tamarind chutney (jar)
    • Chaat masala (boxed spice)
    • Green/Thai chilies (optional, for spice)
  • Indian grocery store, or elsewhere
    • 1 Onion
    • 1 -2 Tomatoes
    • 1 Cucumber
    • 2 -3 Potatoes (boiled)
    • Raw mango (optional)
    • Cilantro
Friday, December 18, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 18 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Saturday, December 19, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 19 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Sunday, December 20, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 20 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Monday, December 21, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 21 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Tuesday, December 22, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 22 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Wednesday, December 23, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 23 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Saturday, December 26, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 26 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Sunday, December 27, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 27 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Monday, December 28, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 28 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Tuesday, December 29, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 29 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Wednesday, December 30, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 30 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Thursday, December 31, 2020
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Dec 31 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Friday, January 1, 2021
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Jan 1 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Saturday, January 2, 2021
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Jan 2 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Sunday, January 3, 2021
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Jan 3 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Monday, January 4, 2021
LEAF 2021 announces a few key dates
Jan 4 all-day
LEAF

Spring LEAF Retreat May 13-16 at Lake Eden
LEAF Downtown/ Reimagine August 27-28
Fall LEAF Festival October 14-17 at Lake Eden 
(Size TBD*)

These events will be limited in size but will retain all the LEAF Love. LEAF Members will have priority and at times exclusive access to these events. Please note that Spring LEAF Retreat will be members-only and tickets will be made available on January 4th, 2021. Members have kept LEAF Mission alive and at work in this wild year of 2020! Your membership empowered LEAF to maintain our support of LEAF International Culture Keepers in the 10 countries and local LEAF Schools & Streets Artists. When you support culture, artists and teachers you are investing in the community and young people’s future. Interested in becoming a member? Join membership today!

All $250+ memberships will receive the 2021 LEAF Calendar hot off the press and its going to be a great year!

Thursday, January 7, 2021
2021 Asheville Fringe Festival
Jan 7 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
THU JAN 21
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Fringe Preview Party!
Jan 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

Sneak peeks, movie trailers, Festival announcements! Hosted by the one and only America’s Favorite Cartoon Witch, Toybox!
Start getting psyched for the weirdest Asheville Fringe yet, all from the safety of your couch.
7 to 8ish – sneak peeks and trailers
8 to 8:30ish – hang out and let us help you pick which shows you should see.
Fringe Fest schedule and tickets at AshevilleFringe.org
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival Kick Off Party
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

Kick off the 19th annual Asheville Fringe Festival with the Fringe fam!
Live comedy with Moira Goree, Fringe Trivia, special guests and a costume party! It’s a bummer we can’t be together in person but it’s still gonna be fun!
Free
Festival schedule and tickets at AshevilleFringe.org
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Weekly Drum Lessons
Jan 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Skinny Beats Sound Shop

Billy Zanski teaches a fun approach to finding your inner rhythm. Drums are provided. No experience required. Walk-ins welcome, reservations preferred. Private Lessons, special events, team building, and drum circles are also available. Please call or email to inquire.

Thursday, January 21, 2021
Basket Case: A New Musical UnHinged Premiere at Asheville Fringe
Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

Join us for the Unhinged premiere of Basket Case: A New Musical at the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival!
7pm EST Jan 21 & 7pm EST Jan 23
Tickets can be purchased at www.ashevillefringe.org
Duane Bradley arrives in New York City, possessing only a mysterious past & basket. He meets a cast of eccentric characters, drawn to the sexy and strong-willed Sharon. Through a sequence of twisted events, finally revealing the truth: “what’s in the basket?” A dark, romantic, and campy musical based on Frank Henenlotter’s 1980’s cult classic Basket Case.
Tag and share with friends to enjoy the thrills and chills!
Being B.A.D. + MER/made + Picnic in the Time of COVID-27 at Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

Being B.A.D, by activist artist Brittney S. Harris, explores the lengths one woman goes to take that power back after years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her family and romantic partner.
MER/made, by spoken word artist Alli Marshall, is a multimedia exploration of sinking and swimming, and water as metaphor for change. The nonlinear narrative is presented through a series of videos that incorporate imagery, spoken word, music, and fantastical characters.
In PICNIC IN THE TIME OF COVID-2, by dance collective Taproot CLT, two friends who can’t gather in person must find each other in an absurd, silent film themed virtual reality picnic that takes place in a future that no longer recognizes the norms of eating real food.
Stoner Morning Show at Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Jan 21 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
virtual event

The hosts of this morning talk show have slept in…and they’re totally stoned. Headlines, interviews, human interest stories, and more. Wake and Bake with STONER MORNING SHOW!

Friday, January 22, 2021
2021 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Jan 22 @ 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
FRI JAN 22
Saturday, January 23, 2021
2021 Asheville Fringe Festival
Jan 23 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
SAT JAN 23
Basket Case: A New Musical UnHinged Premiere at Asheville Fringe
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

Join us for the Unhinged premiere of Basket Case: A New Musical at the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival!
7pm EST Jan 21 & 7pm EST Jan 23
Tickets can be purchased at www.ashevillefringe.org
Duane Bradley arrives in New York City, possessing only a mysterious past & basket. He meets a cast of eccentric characters, drawn to the sexy and strong-willed Sharon. Through a sequence of twisted events, finally revealing the truth: “what’s in the basket?” A dark, romantic, and campy musical based on Frank Henenlotter’s 1980’s cult classic Basket Case.
Tag and share with friends to enjoy the thrills and chills!
Being B.A.D. + MER/made + Picnic in the Time of COVID-27 at Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

Being B.A.D, by activist artist Brittney S. Harris, explores the lengths one woman goes to take that power back after years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her family and romantic partner.
MER/made, by spoken word artist Alli Marshall, is a multimedia exploration of sinking and swimming, and water as metaphor for change. The nonlinear narrative is presented through a series of videos that incorporate imagery, spoken word, music, and fantastical characters.
In PICNIC IN THE TIME OF COVID-2, by dance collective Taproot CLT, two friends who can’t gather in person must find each other in an absurd, silent film themed virtual reality picnic that takes place in a future that no longer recognizes the norms of eating real food.
Sunday, January 24, 2021
2021 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Jan 24 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
SUN JAN 24
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Farm Dreams Workshop
Jan 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Virtual

Dreaming of starting your own farm? Farm Dreams is an entry-level, day-long workshop designed to help people who are seeking practical, common-sense information on sustainable farming and how to move forward. This is a great workshop to attend if you are in the exploratory stages of starting a farm.

In this one-day, exploratory workshop participants will…
Learn about sustainable farming careers in Western North Carolina.
Discover and assess your resources, skills and farming intentions.
Begin to develop an educational plan toward farming.
Connect with regional training opportunities and support networks.
Prioritize your next steps toward your farming goals.
Hear from experienced farmers running successful farms in WNC.

Register here/links to tickets: www.organicgrowersschool.org/farmers/farm-dreams