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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Friday, February 18, 2022
Black History Month Family Friday: Movie Night: (Malcolm X 1992)
Feb 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center

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This event is free, but space is limited so please register in advance.

Celebrate Black History throughout the year with Asheville Parks & Recreation. During February, events take place around the city including movie screenings, soul food meals, a pie baking contest, neighborhood cleanups, and more.

All programs follow current public health guidelines from Buncombe County Health and Human Services.

Fight Girl Battle World
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

2021-22 Season: Fight Girl Battle World

Set in a futuristic universe where humanity is nearly non-existent, Fight Girl Battle World revolves around E-V, a hardnosed prizefighter and the last known female human in the galaxy. Amidst the aliens and the androids, E-V must fight to keep the human race from being completely obliterated in this “delicious intergalactic theatrical space ride.”

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.


All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

Jeeves Intervenes
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm
NC Stage Co.

High society playboy Bertie Wooster and his school chum, Eustace, hatch a plan to save Bertie from an unwanted marriage and Eustace from an undesirable job as a respected businessman. Will the ever-faithful manservant Jeeves be able to rescue these bumbling fools from themselves? A delicious romp full of deception and disguise.

Listen to This: I Swear If We Live Through This, I’ll Love You Forever: True Tales of Relationships Fueled by Survival
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

Friday, February 18 * 7:30 pm
On the Mainstage

There are some stories that are just so good they need to be shared with an audience. This month, host Tom Chalmers brings his monthly storytelling series Listen to This to the ACT Mainstage for a special Friday night performance. The theme for this month: I Swear If We Live Through This, I’ll Love You Forever: True Tales of Relationships Fueled by Survival

THE SHORT HAND JOB By George Awad + Jamie Knox Directed by Katie Jones
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm
Magnetic Theatre

Callie and Omar are a successful, middle-aged couple that have been married for years. Only, they haven’t been merry in years. For the record, they used to be quite happy but somewhere along the line they stopped listening to their better voices. Therapy and counseling proved ineffective.

Desperate, they decide they have no choice but to open up their marriage to someone who may be just their type. But of course, they aren’t married to the idea.

The Shorthand Job
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm
Magnetic Theatre

SIDESHOW

THE SHORTHAND JOB

By George Awad & Jamie Knox
Directed by Katie Jones

Callie and Omar are a successful, middle-aged couple that have been married for years. Only, they haven’t been merry in years. For the record, they used to be quite happy but somewhere along the line they stopped listening to their better voices. Therapy and counseling proved ineffective.

Desperate, they decide they have no choice but to open up their marriage to someone who may be just their type. But of course, they aren’t married to the idea.

Jesse Daniel Edwards & Band Return
Feb 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
White Horse Black Mountain

Jesse Daniel Edwards is an acclaimed songwriter and radio charting artist hailing from the small mountain town of Cuyamaca, CA (pop. 60). As a child, Jesse and his 6 siblings grew up without television, internet, or significant exposure to the outside world- they went without electricity until he was age 12. He spent his time learning to sing harmony to gospel tracks and tinkering on hand-me-down instruments with his grandpa. Leaving home at 16, he spent his late teen years busking on street corners around the US and abroad. He eventually grew to perform upon the festival and university circuits full-time after a chance encounter with Al Bunetta (John Prine), sharing the stage with Morrissey, Lucinda Williams, and John Prine. His songs have been featured in radio, TV, streaming movies, video games, and 2 independent films.

He spent the lockdown working odd jobs, moving back to the American South. There, he picked up the guitar again after a near 2 year hiatus. He began reinventing his music, writing and recording in his home studio profusely, and ultimately planning to hit the stage again as the world reopened. Now he appears for a limited engagement with his 3-piece band of A list players.

PHILADANCO! THE PHILADELPHIA DANCE COMPANY
Feb 18 @ 8:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

WORTHAM CENTER PRESENTS

PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company

Internationally renowned for its innovation, creativity and electrifying performances, The Philadelphia Dance Company and its superbly trained dancers carry forward a decades-long legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides — preserving predominantly African American traditions in dance. Described by Dance Magazine as “a miracle of skill and energy,” the nonprofit dance company, founded in 1970, was created to provide opportunities for black dancers, who were systematically denied entrance to many local dance schools. Now in its 50th season, PHILADANCO! continues to serve as a beacon of opportunity, inclusion and hope, representing people from widely diverse backgrounds and communities.

Engage deeper with the art and artists
Pre-show discussions at 7pm in Henry LaBrun Studio

The Philadelphia Dance Company’s website

Saturday, February 19, 2022
Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank
Feb 19 all-day
online

Thanks for Supporting Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank

Spirituality + Healing the Medical Medium®️ Way
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
online
Spirituality & Healing the Medical Medium®️ Way

Food and Supplementation are often at the forefront of the Medical Medium®️ healing discussions. But one of the MOST important aspects of healing is the SPIRITUAL aspect of healing.

What we’ll do:

11:00 Short introductions
11:15 Discussion/Q&A
11:55 Bathroom Break
12:00 Continue Discussion/Q&A
12:25 Closing Blessing

(Please be on time. We’ll begin right at 11:00).

*Please be in a location with a quiet background and where you can devote your full attention to the person speaking. We often get personal and emotional and being present helps keep this a safe and compassionate space.

Blippi The Musical
Feb 19 @ 2:00 pm
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Blippi The Musical show on September 10 has been rescheduled to February 19. All originally purchased tickets will be honored on the new date. 
There is currently no action required on your part. Once a new date is finalized, all ticket purchasers will be informed of their ticketing options. 

Blippi is a fun, energetic character known for his signature blue and orange outfit and his entertaining and educational videos. He helps teach kids colors, letters and so much more!

Children between the ages of 2 to 7 have become great friends with Blippi, thanks to his goofy mannerisms and friendly demeanor. In addition, parents love his interactive and educational content that helps children get excited about learning.

Blippi has quickly captured the attention and hearts of children, and now he wants to make his content even more accessible to his young audience. Blippi hopes to reach them through every available platform, including television, movies, live shows, and new media.

The show has been a hit thanks to Blippi’s appeal to both children and parents. Children become great friends with the lovable Blippi persona, and parents appreciate the interactive and educational teachings. Blippi has taught millions of kids how to count, colors, letters, and much more!

Love You To Death 4, the 4th annual haunted Valentine’s Day date of your nightmares
Feb 19 @ 7:00 pm
The Haunted Farm

The Haunted Farm presents Love You To Death 4, the 4th annual haunted Valentine’s Day date of your
nightmares at the #1 haunted attraction in the Carolinas

The Haunted Farm

Fight Girl Battle World
Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

2021-22 Season: Fight Girl Battle World

Set in a futuristic universe where humanity is nearly non-existent, Fight Girl Battle World revolves around E-V, a hardnosed prizefighter and the last known female human in the galaxy. Amidst the aliens and the androids, E-V must fight to keep the human race from being completely obliterated in this “delicious intergalactic theatrical space ride.”

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.


All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

Jeeves Intervenes
Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm
NC Stage Co.

High society playboy Bertie Wooster and his school chum, Eustace, hatch a plan to save Bertie from an unwanted marriage and Eustace from an undesirable job as a respected businessman. Will the ever-faithful manservant Jeeves be able to rescue these bumbling fools from themselves? A delicious romp full of deception and disguise.

THE SHORT HAND JOB By George Awad + Jamie Knox Directed by Katie Jones
Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm
Magnetic Theatre

Callie and Omar are a successful, middle-aged couple that have been married for years. Only, they haven’t been merry in years. For the record, they used to be quite happy but somewhere along the line they stopped listening to their better voices. Therapy and counseling proved ineffective.

Desperate, they decide they have no choice but to open up their marriage to someone who may be just their type. But of course, they aren’t married to the idea.

The Shorthand Job
Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm
Magnetic Theatre

SIDESHOW

THE SHORTHAND JOB

By George Awad & Jamie Knox
Directed by Katie Jones

Callie and Omar are a successful, middle-aged couple that have been married for years. Only, they haven’t been merry in years. For the record, they used to be quite happy but somewhere along the line they stopped listening to their better voices. Therapy and counseling proved ineffective.

Desperate, they decide they have no choice but to open up their marriage to someone who may be just their type. But of course, they aren’t married to the idea.

Sunday, February 20, 2022
Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank
Feb 20 all-day
online

Thanks for Supporting Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank

Cindy “Laverne & Shirley” Williams in “Me, Myself & Shirley”
Feb 20 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

Best known for her iconic role as Shirley Feeney in the hit television series Laverne & Shirley, Cindy Williams is a versatile actress and comedienne who overcame a challenging childhood to pursue her love of acting and found stardom. Cindy shares her memories and hilarious backstage tales in Me, Myself & Shirley covering a lifetime in entertainment. Her storied career includes working with Oscar-winning directors Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, George Cukor, Roger Corman, and Jack Nicholson,in several films including two nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: American Graffiti and The Conversation. Her friends and co-stars include Penny Marshall, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Henry Winkler, Richard Dreyfuss, Gene Hackman, Dame Maggie Smith, and Robert Duvall. Come hear the stories, the secrets, the embarrassing moments, and the highs and lows of Cindy’s life in Hollywood, (and maybe relive a favorite scene or two)! 90 minutes without intermission followed by Questions & Answers

Cindy Williams, of TV’s iconic comedy “Laverne & Shirley,” stars in her one-woman show “Me, Myself & Shirley”

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Update
Feb 20 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
online

 Buncombe County face covering requirement expires as COVID-19 metrics continue to improve.

COVID-19 metrics are continuing to improve overall. Since Jan. 18, there has been a 67% drop in new cases per 100,000 per week. The current new case rate is 386 new cases per 100,000 per week. Buncombe County is continuing to see a fairly rapid decline from week to week in new cases. Additionally, the percent positivity continues to decline and has fallen from 19.6% last week to 15.5% this week.

Hospitalization indicators are now more favorable and there has been a considerable drop in inpatient hospital beds occupied with COVID-19 from last week to this week. Last week, the percent of inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 was 13.4% and is now 8.8%. As of Monday, there were 104 total patients with COVID-19 in the Mission Health System as compared to a peak of 196 patients three weeks ago. ICU utilization continues to fall and is now well below 30%.

Deaths, unfortunately, have increased. Sadly, 21 new deaths were added to the dashboard, however, only 9 of these occurred in the last week. The remaining deaths occurred in weeks previous but were delayed in being reported. This has caused the local death rate to jump to 8 new deaths per 100,000 per week. It is likely that the death rate will fluctuate for several more days or weeks as deaths are the most lagging of all the indicators.

Jeeves Intervenes
Feb 20 @ 2:00 pm
NC Stage Co.

High society playboy Bertie Wooster and his school chum, Eustace, hatch a plan to save Bertie from an unwanted marriage and Eustace from an undesirable job as a respected businessman. Will the ever-faithful manservant Jeeves be able to rescue these bumbling fools from themselves? A delicious romp full of deception and disguise.

Fight Girl Battle World
Feb 20 @ 2:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

2021-22 Season: Fight Girl Battle World

Set in a futuristic universe where humanity is nearly non-existent, Fight Girl Battle World revolves around E-V, a hardnosed prizefighter and the last known female human in the galaxy. Amidst the aliens and the androids, E-V must fight to keep the human race from being completely obliterated in this “delicious intergalactic theatrical space ride.”

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.


All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

THE SHORT HAND JOB By George Awad + Jamie Knox Directed by Katie Jones
Feb 20 @ 4:00 pm
Magnetic Theatre

Callie and Omar are a successful, middle-aged couple that have been married for years. Only, they haven’t been merry in years. For the record, they used to be quite happy but somewhere along the line they stopped listening to their better voices. Therapy and counseling proved ineffective.

Desperate, they decide they have no choice but to open up their marriage to someone who may be just their type. But of course, they aren’t married to the idea.

The Shorthand Job
Feb 20 @ 4:00 pm
Magnetic Theatre

SIDESHOW

THE SHORTHAND JOB

By George Awad & Jamie Knox
Directed by Katie Jones

Callie and Omar are a successful, middle-aged couple that have been married for years. Only, they haven’t been merry in years. For the record, they used to be quite happy but somewhere along the line they stopped listening to their better voices. Therapy and counseling proved ineffective.

Desperate, they decide they have no choice but to open up their marriage to someone who may be just their type. But of course, they aren’t married to the idea.

Monday, February 21, 2022
Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank
Feb 21 all-day
online

Thanks for Supporting Asheville Outlets’ Virtual Food Drive for MANNA FoodBank

The 13th Annual Student Food Drive
Feb 21 all-day
online

#MANNAStudentChallenge2022

The past few years, we have been unable to host our annual student food drive due to the pandemic. This year, however, the student food drive and the competition between schools to see who can collect the most food returns!
Throughout the entire month of March, schools will be hosting food drives and competing between each other to see who can donate the most pounds of food to MANNA or their local partner agency. Students can also earn points that will be added to their total score by making financial donations, volunteering at their local partner agency, participating in hunger and nutrition education opportunities and joining us in our #MANNAStudentChallenge2022 TikTok campaign.
To earn points for their school through the #MANNAStudentChallenge2022, students can create TikTok videos that either feature them eating a fruit or vegetable they have never tried before or highlight a recipe that they believe is unique to their family.
At the end of the campaign, we will announce winners for each of our categories: high school, middle school, elementary school, college or university, most improved, rookie of the year and most creative.
If you are interested in having your school participate in MANNA’s Annual Student Food Drive, contact Jake Deuterman.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Update
Feb 21 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
online

 Buncombe County face covering requirement expires as COVID-19 metrics continue to improve.

COVID-19 metrics are continuing to improve overall. Since Jan. 18, there has been a 67% drop in new cases per 100,000 per week. The current new case rate is 386 new cases per 100,000 per week. Buncombe County is continuing to see a fairly rapid decline from week to week in new cases. Additionally, the percent positivity continues to decline and has fallen from 19.6% last week to 15.5% this week.

Hospitalization indicators are now more favorable and there has been a considerable drop in inpatient hospital beds occupied with COVID-19 from last week to this week. Last week, the percent of inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 was 13.4% and is now 8.8%. As of Monday, there were 104 total patients with COVID-19 in the Mission Health System as compared to a peak of 196 patients three weeks ago. ICU utilization continues to fall and is now well below 30%.

Deaths, unfortunately, have increased. Sadly, 21 new deaths were added to the dashboard, however, only 9 of these occurred in the last week. The remaining deaths occurred in weeks previous but were delayed in being reported. This has caused the local death rate to jump to 8 new deaths per 100,000 per week. It is likely that the death rate will fluctuate for several more days or weeks as deaths are the most lagging of all the indicators.

Mobile Blood Drive at A-B Tech
Feb 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
A-B Tech Community College

Your blood is going to someone who really needs it. To get it there is a process. It takes a team; our phlebotomists collect the blood, our couriers bring it to our headquarters for processing, our lab techs process it, and our couriers then deliver the products to our hospitals. Once they’re there, lives are saved.

Archetype Brewing is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor regular community blood drives
Feb 21 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Archetype Brewing is partnering with The Blood Connection to sponsor regular community blood drives for our AVL community. The bloodmobile will be at 265 Haywood Road, Asheville. Each blood donor will receive a $20 Visa gift card as a thank you for donating!
The Blood Connection is also doing a COVID-19 antibody screening on all blood donations and you will be able to get these results 7 business days after donating.
Each blood donation saves up to 3 lives! Donors need to be at least 16 years old (16 year old need a permission slip which will be at the blood drive), weigh at least 110 pounds, have ID and be in general good health.
Mobile Blood Drive at Archetype Brewing
Feb 21 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Archetype Brewing

Your blood is going to someone who really needs it. To get it there is a process. It takes a team; our phlebotomists collect the blood, our couriers bring it to our headquarters for processing, our lab techs process it, and our couriers then deliver the products to our hospitals. Once they’re there, lives are saved.

Improv I: The Basics of Inspired Improvisation
Feb 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

Taught by Tom Chalmers
Ages 18+
Feb 7-Mar 14, 2022 | Mondays at 6:30-8:30 PM

This class will be offered in person on the ACT Mainstage, following all the recommended protocols for safety and sanitation. Limited to 8 students. In person classes are 50 minutes with an added 10 minutes for temperature checks. For ages 18+.

This course covers the fundamentals of improvisational acting with an emphasis on comedy; such as listening, commitment, intuitive reaction, as well as recognizing and capitalizing on emerging patterns. Final showcase to be held on Friday, March 18th. Tuition will be $180.00 – payment plans and scholarships will both be available.