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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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Sip + Paint
Jan 31 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Oak and Grist Distilling Company

 

 

Join us at the distillery for a fun and creative night of painting. An instructor with Crafted Clarity Sip & Paint will walk you through the steps to create your very own masterpiece.

Each ticket holder will receive a prepared (16×20”) canvas with a pre-sketched drawing and all painting materials at the start of the class.

We ask that each guest makes at least one drink purchase during the event to help support the venue.

French Wine Dinner
Jan 31 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Sage & Spice

Join chef Sergio Castro for an elegant French dinner paired with specially curated French wines. The evening begins with a charcuterie spread and Champagne followed by four courses ranging from lobster bisque to pots de crème.

To reserve your spot please call 828.500.1450 or email [email protected]

Trivia Night
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Thursday, February 1, 2024
Valentine’s Day Take-Home Dinner Preorders
Feb 1 all-day
Red Fiddle Vittles

A special prix fixe dinner for two is now available for preorder online until Feb. 12 or while supplies last. Pickup is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Orders will be picked up chilled with complete reheating instructions included. The meal features lobster bisque with creme fraiche and brown butter croutons, port wine-braised beef short ribs, truffle risotto, dark chocolate lava cake with blueberry-lavender whipped cream.

Taste of Asheville
Feb 1 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center

Taste of Asheville is presented by Cheney Brothers, with Sponsor/VIP Hour brought to you by Performance Foodservice.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of culinary delights at the Taste of Asheville 2024 event, proudly presented by Cheney Brothers, with VIP Hour brought to you by Performance FoodserviceThursday, February 1, 2024 at the Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center.

Prepare your taste buds for a gastronomic adventure as renowned chefs and local culinary talents come together to showcase their finest creations. From savory to sweet, this event promises to tantalize your senses and leave you craving for more.

Whether you’re a food enthusiast, a curious connoisseur, or simply looking for a delightful evening out, the Taste of Asheville 2024 is the place to be. Discover new flavors, meet talented chefs, and immerse yourself in the culinary wonders of our city.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary event. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey like no other. Tickets are limited and will sellout.

**List of particpants is subject to change.

BLUEGRASS JAM Hosted by Drew Matulich
Feb 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

BLUEGRASS JAM

Hosted by Drew Matulich


Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC at our amazing Bluegrass Jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich — every Thursday starting at 7:00 pm! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! Open jam starts at 9:30 pm.

Friday, February 2, 2024
Valentine’s Day Take-Home Dinner Preorders
Feb 2 all-day
Red Fiddle Vittles

A special prix fixe dinner for two is now available for preorder online until Feb. 12 or while supplies last. Pickup is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Orders will be picked up chilled with complete reheating instructions included. The meal features lobster bisque with creme fraiche and brown butter croutons, port wine-braised beef short ribs, truffle risotto, dark chocolate lava cake with blueberry-lavender whipped cream.

Acoustic Jam Session
Feb 2 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sideways Farm & Brewery

Plan to collaborate with other musicians at Sideways Farm & Brewery in Etowah. Bring your instruments and voices and enjoy making music and networking with other artists, while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Food truck is on site and beverages available for purchase from Sideways (small
batch craft beers, hard jun, ciders, wine, and non alcoholic drinks). Family, fans, friends, and leashed dogs are all welcome!
During winter months enjoy playing under the covered, sheltered, heated porch! And during the summer months enjoy
collaborating in the fields, on the stage, or under the patio

Comedy at Catawba: Josh Bates and The Charleston All Stars
Feb 2 @ 7:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Josh Bates and a gaggle of Charleston’s best comics!

Josh Bates is a Colorado native and retired military veteran who somehow ended up in Charleston, SC. His 2023 album, Pancake Carpet, debuted as the number 1 comedy album on Apple and Billboard. He has performed with the likes of Sean Patton, Shane Torres and Sam Tallent. Josh hosts Lowcountry Lowlifes Podcast with the Helium Podcast Network and owns Charlestons only soon to be comedy club, Wits End. He also is a fan of cheese.

Featuring
Sara Nichols, Hagan Ragland and Sarah Hartmann

ages 18+
Doors at 6:30, show at 7pm

Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of

Saturday, February 3, 2024
Valentine’s Day Take-Home Dinner Preorders
Feb 3 all-day
Red Fiddle Vittles

A special prix fixe dinner for two is now available for preorder online until Feb. 12 or while supplies last. Pickup is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Orders will be picked up chilled with complete reheating instructions included. The meal features lobster bisque with creme fraiche and brown butter croutons, port wine-braised beef short ribs, truffle risotto, dark chocolate lava cake with blueberry-lavender whipped cream.

Free Community Meal
Feb 3 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday Sanctuary
Join the downtown community for a free meal in a warm and safe space. Charge your phone, use the restroom, watch videos, eat popcorn, play cards and games, engage in conversation. Come feel the love.
Begun on a Code Purple day in January of 2009, this warming shelter and fellowship afternoon has been running in some capacity during Asheville’s cold months ever since. Visitors and volunteers can expect a warm meal, a non-judgemental, safe space, movies, card games, conversation and grace. In order to allow for this to happen in an organized, safe manner, a team of at least 20 volunteers is needed every weekend. The vision of Saturday Sanctuary is to be a place of welcome for all who enter. This hospitality extends to our unhoused neighbors, for whom this ministry was begun, as well as anyone else who seeks fellowship and a warm meal.
Winterfest @ Fae Nectar
Feb 3 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fae Nectar

Join us Saturday January 27th for our Second annual WINTERFEST festival! An all day extravaganza hosted by the Warriors Of Ash and Fae Nectar, this exciting Axe & Sword Fighting Event will be accompanied by a roaring bonfire, working blacksmiths, live music, axe throwing, pony rides, and a village of Artisans from lands near and far.

Liven up the quiet winter months by watching some authentic medieval combat with the Warriors of Ash in our tournament arena. Or try your hand at axe throwing while you enjoy the mystical battle music of Chris Welsh and his Sun and Moon Dance band. And don’t forget to browse our Artisan Village which features live blacksmithing demos, handmade jewelry, leathercraft, fantasy garb, and more!

Artisan Market – 11am to 5pm
Sword Fighting & Viking Battle Music – 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm

Our festive mead hall will be serving delicious mead and cider aplenty, beer, hot cocoa, and delicious food options including turkey legs and Irish stew!

Sunday, February 4, 2024
Valentine’s Day Take-Home Dinner Preorders
Feb 4 all-day
Red Fiddle Vittles

A special prix fixe dinner for two is now available for preorder online until Feb. 12 or while supplies last. Pickup is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Orders will be picked up chilled with complete reheating instructions included. The meal features lobster bisque with creme fraiche and brown butter croutons, port wine-braised beef short ribs, truffle risotto, dark chocolate lava cake with blueberry-lavender whipped cream.

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch
Feb 4 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch kicks off every Sunday at 12 noon — with lively bluegrass tunes courtesy of The Jack of the Wood Bluegrass Brunch Boys from 1-3pm. Sip a Bloody Mary or Mimosa or a warm Irish coffee. Tasty brunch specials alongside our regular menu and 18 taps of rotating craft brews! Sláinte, y’all!

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION
Feb 4 @ 3:30 pm
Jack of the Wood

Jack’s long-running Traditional Irish Music Session is the perfect way to enjoy the Celtic-influenced sounds of talented pluckers from all over WNC & further afield! Stop in to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee with the music! Sláinte!

JLLOYD + JIM ARRENDELL PRESENT: A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY
Feb 4 @ 8:00 pm
Salvage Station

JLloyd & Jim Arrendell present: A Birthday Tribute to Bob Marley featuring musicians from Culture, Midnite, Mishka, Dubconscious, Cadillac Jones, Empire Strikes Brass & More!

JLloyd (of the JLloyd MashUp) and long time Asheville curator/ musician, Jim Arrendell, come together to present this amazing cast of musicians honoring the music of Bob Marley. Marley’s Birthday is February 6th and would be 79 this year.

The full casts is made up of:

Jim Arrendell (The Business) – Vocals

Jonathan Lloyd (JLloyd MashUp/Dubconscious/Cadillac Jones) – Vocals/ Trombone

Kneah Francois from St. Lucia (Midnite/Rocksteady Revue) – Guitar/Vocals

Ryan Wilson from St. Croix (Culture/Rocksteady Revue) – Bass/Vocals

Juhanis Darroux from Dominica (Mishka/Rocksteady Revue) – Drums/Vocals

James Keane (Dubconscious) – Guitar

Debrissa McKinney (Empire Strikes Brass/Free Radio) – Vocals

Reggie Headen (Artist at large) – Vocals

Will Scruggs (Cadillac Jones/Rocksteady Revue) – Sax

Lenny Pettinelli (Empire Strikes Brass) – Keys

Jonathan Cole (Dirty Logic/Electrolust) – Sax

Karaoke Nights in The Draftsman
Feb 4 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Draftsman Bar + Lounge

“Sing your heart out every Sunday with Lyric Jones at our laidback basement bar. Whether you’re a classic crooner or want to relive your glam metal glory days, find your moment to shine between 8pm and 11pm. Remember: what happens at karaoke night, stays at karaoke night.

People in the biz get half off select appetizers and burgers all night!”

Monday, February 5, 2024
Valentine’s Day Take-Home Dinner Preorders
Feb 5 all-day
Red Fiddle Vittles

A special prix fixe dinner for two is now available for preorder online until Feb. 12 or while supplies last. Pickup is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Orders will be picked up chilled with complete reheating instructions included. The meal features lobster bisque with creme fraiche and brown butter croutons, port wine-braised beef short ribs, truffle risotto, dark chocolate lava cake with blueberry-lavender whipped cream.

Micro Monday program
Feb 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ginger's Revenge - South Slope Lounge
Join us in January and February for our weekly Micro Monday program! Come in and get a Micro Monday passport to try all eight of our exclusive small batch beverages and earn prizes!
✨Here’s the fine print: Micro Monday participants will recieve a passport punch card with the opportunity to try a different beverage each week for eight weeks. To earn a punch on your passport, you must order a full pour or 32 oz growler of the beverage of the week. We strive to have enough product to last all week, so if you can’t come on a Monday, that’s ok!
Participants who get 5 punches will receive an exclusive complimentary “I’m With the Band” 16oz glass, and those who join for all 8 weeks will also recieve a branded stainless steel water bottle, and entry into our grand prize drawing, worth $100!
🤫(hint: join us at our Kick-off Party on January 1st to get an extra entry into the grand prize drawing!)
QUIZZO PUB TRIVIA Hosted by Jason Mencer
Feb 5 @ 7:30 pm
Jack of the Wood


Hosted by the witty & sagacious Jason Mencer, our epic pub trivia night runs every Monday from 7:30-9:30pm! Plus $5.00 well drinks all night!

Come test your brain power with tasty pub fare, an adult beverage or two — and a team of your smartest friends! Win prizes each round and crow a little about what a smarty-pants you are!

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Valentine’s Day Take-Home Dinner Preorders
Feb 6 all-day
Red Fiddle Vittles

A special prix fixe dinner for two is now available for preorder online until Feb. 12 or while supplies last. Pickup is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Orders will be picked up chilled with complete reheating instructions included. The meal features lobster bisque with creme fraiche and brown butter croutons, port wine-braised beef short ribs, truffle risotto, dark chocolate lava cake with blueberry-lavender whipped cream.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Valentine’s Day Take-Home Dinner Preorders
Feb 7 all-day
Red Fiddle Vittles

A special prix fixe dinner for two is now available for preorder online until Feb. 12 or while supplies last. Pickup is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Orders will be picked up chilled with complete reheating instructions included. The meal features lobster bisque with creme fraiche and brown butter croutons, port wine-braised beef short ribs, truffle risotto, dark chocolate lava cake with blueberry-lavender whipped cream.

OLD-TIME JAM Old-Time Mountain + Folk Music
Feb 7 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jack of the Wood


Grab some dinner and a pint while enjoying our long-running Old-Time jam! Featuring many talented musicians from the local WNC area, our traditional Appalachian mountain music jam runs from 5-9pm every Wednesday night at Jack of the Wood!

Energetic and Spiritual Defense Workshop
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Skinny Beats

Event Details
Energetic & Spiritual Defense Workshop

Embark on a transformative journey with our immersive workshop where the mystical meets the practical and you discover the art of fortifying your energy and spirit. Join us for a captivating experience that goes beyond the ordinary as we delve into the secrets of energetic and spiritual defense.

This workshop isn’t just about defense; it’s about empowerment. Elevate your energetic awareness strengthen your spiritual foundation and step into a life where you navigate the world with confidence and resilience. Join us for an unforgettable experience that transcends the ordinary—where your energy becomes your greatest ally. Embrace the extraordinary within and let the journey begin!

Course Information: This event will host a maximum of 20 attendees and will be part a 3 part series. To participate with Series 2 and 3 all attendees must attend the first Series 1.

Who Is This Workshop For?
This class is for people who have already been on a path of study of energy spirituality consciousness. This is not a beginners class.
These classes are for participants who are familiar or comfortable in with working in the energetic or spiritual realms.
Energetically or spiritually sensitive people who are seeking tools on how to manage and defend against challenging situations and relationships.
People who want to create energetic and spiritual shelters to staff off harmful collective patterns and intrusive energies.
Frontline high stress pressured public facing work environments that cause energetic and spiritual exhaustion.
Challenging interpersonal or family dynamics that cause energetic or spiritual drop outs.

Dynamics We Will Cover
Emotional and Energetic Dumping
Energetic Powerlessness In Conflict
Energetic & Spiritual Boundary Crossing
Money & Relationship Interference​
Managing Challenging Dynamics With Others Who Are: Badgering Guilt Ridden Demanding Entitled Dominant and Abusive

What Participants Will Understanding Energetic Boundaries​​
Mindfulness Practices​
Energy Management Tools​​
Visualization Techniques:​​
Identifying and Clearing Negative Energies:​​
Creating Your Sacred Space​​
Practical Applications in Daily Life​
Group Energetic Dynamics​​
Self-Care and Energetic Hygiene​

* Classes are limited to 20 participants per class. Please arrive no later than @ 5:50 to get settled and ready for a fast moving and exciting class. Teaching will begin at 6:00 sharp!. Short breaks are given to help participants process the information and solidify these teachings.

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Valentine’s Day Take-Home Dinner Preorders
Feb 8 all-day
Red Fiddle Vittles

A special prix fixe dinner for two is now available for preorder online until Feb. 12 or while supplies last. Pickup is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Orders will be picked up chilled with complete reheating instructions included. The meal features lobster bisque with creme fraiche and brown butter croutons, port wine-braised beef short ribs, truffle risotto, dark chocolate lava cake with blueberry-lavender whipped cream.

Blood Drive
Feb 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Advent Health
This February show some love by donating blood!
Someone needs blood in the U.S. every two seconds. This constant demand means there is always a need for more blood. To make sure community blood supplies are stocked and available, we’re hosting a blood drive. Be a sweetheart and save lives! All donors will receive $50 in TBC Rewards to use for an e-gift card of your choice.
There are people in your community who need you. 🙏
To schedule your lifesaving appointment, click the link below: 👇
https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/…/drive…/221615
Drinks with Dems – Black Mountain
Feb 8 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Foothills Grange

Join us to meet primary candidates, have good conversation, and enjoy fellowship with Democratic and like-minded people! We will meet in the indoor dining area so that we can hear a few words from the candidates when they arrive. Wear Blue so we can spot you!

Who should attend: All Democratic and left-leaning voters in Black Mountain and elsewhere are encouraged to attend. Unaffiliated voters are welcome!

BLUEGRASS JAM Hosted by Drew Matulich
Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

BLUEGRASS JAM

Hosted by Drew Matulich


Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC at our amazing Bluegrass Jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich — every Thursday starting at 7:00 pm! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! Open jam starts at 9:30 pm.

BIG SOMETHING: HEADSPACE TOUR
Feb 8 @ 8:00 pm
Salvage Station

With over 500 shows performed since its inception in 2014, Runaway Gin is the World’s Most Notable Phish Tribute Project. They have been voted the Best Phish Tribute in the World two years in a row and 2022 Charleston Jam Band of the Year. On July 4th, 2015, after the second show of the Grateful Dead GD50 run, Runaway Gin sold out the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago and catapulting them from a Southeastern regional act onto the National scene. The band has also made numerous festival appearances including Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival, Resonance Music and Arts Festival, the Woodlands Music and Arts Festival, Nextival (headliner), Hidden in the Hollow Festival and has headlined top national venues such as: the Norva, the National, Jannus Live, and the Georgia Theater.

 

The members of Runaway Gin have united with the goal of creating musical moments inspired by Phish. The band’s song list is constantly growing and their improvisational and communication skills are constantly developing independently and together. Like PhishRunaway Gin will never play the same show or jam the same way twice making every show a unique experience and every moment pure artistic creation.

Friday, February 9, 2024
Valentine’s Day Take-Home Dinner Preorders
Feb 9 all-day
Red Fiddle Vittles

A special prix fixe dinner for two is now available for preorder online until Feb. 12 or while supplies last. Pickup is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 14. Orders will be picked up chilled with complete reheating instructions included. The meal features lobster bisque with creme fraiche and brown butter croutons, port wine-braised beef short ribs, truffle risotto, dark chocolate lava cake with blueberry-lavender whipped cream.