Calendar of Events
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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Join Carver & Carmody at Burntshirt Vineyards’ new Tasting Room and Bistro…a stunningly beautiful venue with great wine and a tasty bistro menu!
https://www.facebook.com/events/192170218395035/
A Holiday Event with Nathan Hefner
Come up and enjoy some festive music, special entree’s and fine wine. Show starts at 7:30 and wine bar opens at 6:30. Make sure and call The Grind for your plans.
https://www.facebook.com/events/328786227913601/
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Sundays
1 till who knows when?
Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252.5445
Paul and I will provide a live soundtrack for your Sunday afternoon winedown. Sorry. I couldn’t stop myself. Mrs. Hoke and I have visited this lovely room several times but this is my first time playing for them so–you know–some people showing up would probably be a good thing. Come be a good thing. Do it. Thatisall.
enjjoy a variety of tinsel-draped items at www.toddhoke.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/2158251051091221/
Join Capella on 9 for a free Maker’s Mark holiday whiskey tasting. Guests can enjoy complimentary appetizers, and drinks will be available for purchase.
Stop by Wine Xpress for a taste of “The Sweetest Shine in the South” tm
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The 3rd annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl is here and we want the city of Asheville to join in on the fun. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK!
Ticket Includes:
* Ugly Sweater T-shirt handed out at our after party. (photo shown below)
* Signature Ugly Sweater Crawl Koozie at registration
* Registration party to kick off the crawl
* Professional photographer on site to capture the fun
* DJ’s playing holiday music at multiple stops
* Themed Discounted Drink specials at participating bars
* Ugly Sweater Crawl Map to help guide you bar to bar
* Hundreds of crawlers dressed in the ugliest holiday gear staying together
* Voted one of the most fun & organized holiday crawls by Yelp 2017
Due to inclement weather, this event has been moved from Saturday, December 8th to Saturday, December 15th.
Cooper invites everyone and their pets to come out to Mountain Brook Vineyards to have their pet’s picture taken with Santa on Saturday, December 15th, between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. The address is 731 Phillips Dairy Road, Tryon, NC 28782, and they’re located just 8.8 miles from the Tryon Equestrian Center going towards Rutherfordton.
If you don’t have a pet, PAWS will also be on site with adoptable dogs and cats looking for their forever homes for the holidays!
Instant photos will be available to take home for $5.00 with all profits going to PAWS. Come out and enjoy some holiday cheer and some grrrreat wine! Https://www.mountainbrookvineyards.com/events/picture-your-pet-with-santa-paws-adoption-event
https://www.facebook.com/events/2186338094975656/
Join us at Clasique for our annual “Itty Bitty Crafty”- the perfect place for a holiday party and merrymaking!
Bring your holiday spirit and shop gifts from our favorite LOCAL artists! Drop by the studio between 2 – 6pm for shopping, enjoying wine, cider from Noble Cider, and chocolate from French Broad Chocolates. We’ll also have live mandolin tunes by the lovely & talented Cynthia McDermott from 2-4!
Artists & designers include : Spotted Dog Farm – Asheville, NC, Fly Coop Studios, Kintala Talismans, Mary Cozens Art, and many more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/283781488937137/
A day of good music, beautiful views and fabulous award-winning wine
https://www.facebook.com/events/310897129507027/
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Sundays
1 till who knows when?
Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252.5445
This symphonic winds concert will include family- friendly pieces that are staples of the holidays, such as Sleigh Ride and A Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson, Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Up On A Housetop, and Chanukah Celebration. We will have a sing-along segment. And to top it off, we will have a handbell choir playing with the band! You read that right – Jubilee Handbells from First Methodist Church of Hendersonville will play during our concert as well! You won’t want to miss this! Such great “sound candy” for your ears! Our concert will be performed on the campus of UNCA at Lipinsky Hall on Sunday, December 16 at 3:30 PM.
What better way to celebrate the Holidays than by decorating gingerbread houses and drinking wine! We supply everything for the gingerbread house and you get a glass of wine. Cost is only $15!!!
Call the winery at (828) 584-4551 to RSVP today! Only 15 spots available.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1924287551024532/
We’ve tapped Addison Farms’ 2017 Coming Home Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Sauvignon were the first grapes planted in the vineyard and were the impetus for Jeff and Dianne to come home from Atlanta, which is something they had been wanting to do for some time. Coming Home to the family farm and working to preserve the family farm is celebrated with each bottle of Coming Home.
Meet the owner, Jeff Frisbee, and winemaker, Shruthi Dhoopati.
https://www.facebook.com/events/285411768986007/
ASHEVILLE’S BEST FREE WINE TASTING HIGH-END CALIFORNIA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Please welcome William “Bill” O’Friel Back To The Tasting Bar For Our High-End California Holiday Spectacular
Champagne TBD (maybe Veuve, Pol Roger)
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir
Dariush Caravan Red
Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon
Our Wine Wednesdays, include one *free sample from each of our hand selected fine wine features (up to four wines). New wines are chosen each week.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1966525293397203/
Join us for a Sparkling Wine Dinner to ring in the Holidays! Chef Michael has perfectly paired sparkling wines from around the world to tantalize our taste buds! Drew Summers, of Advintage Distributing will be our tour guide on this delightful journey! He will even be wowing us with his saber technique! Merit might even give it a try! You don’t want to miss this! Come help us celebrate 2018 and get ready to ring in 2019! Cost is $50 per person. Please contact the store to reserve your spot! 828-595-2236
Menu:
Sriracha & Wasabi Devilled Eggs | Sake, Ginger, Chives
Shrimp Bisque | Sherry, Crème Fraiche, Caviar
Poached Pear Salad | Winter Leaves, Tomatoes, Champagne Vinaigrette
Mac ‘n’ Cheese| Brie, Black Truffles
Chocolate-Orange Mousse | Vanilla Whipped Cream, Raspberry
https://www.facebook.com/events/354777081774257/
Who doesn’t like Art & Wine? Stroll thru the streets of Sylvatown on Dec. 20th to taste great wines and view local artists! Sponsored by The Cut Cocktail Lounge, White Moon, Noon, Pie Times, Gallery 1, The Paper Mill Lounge, Guadelupe Cafe, City Lights Cafe, Mill St Baby, and Regina Nicole!
https://www.facebook.com/events/367311450516181/
Come and celebrate the Winter Solstice with the release of our Dark Prong Coffee Porter. Roasted barley, chocolate malt and smooth pecan coffee (from local Pisgah Coffee Roasters) intertwine for a bold, flavorful porter.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1422759147855974/
Come try some fantastic natural wines that will pair perfectly with your holiday! We will be pouring the following wines:
Teutonic Riesling – Williamette Valley
Martha Stoumen Post Flirtation – 55% Del Barba Zinfandel, 45% Redwood Valley Carignan
Idlewild The Bird – Mendocino County – 60% Dolcetto, 35% Barbera, 5% Nebbiolo
Each of these wines is bright and high acid, drinkable enough to stand alone but is extremely food friendly. We love these wines and are excited to share them with you!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1471390979659282/
Sierra Hull is a singer, mandolinist and former child prodigy who signed with Rounder at age 13 and distinguished herself by becoming the first bluegrass musician to receive a Presidential Scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Though she is best known for her work as a mandolin player, Hull is also respected as a composer and lyricist, having worked closely with 15-time Grammy Award-Winner, Bela Fleck. And now, Sierra invites everyone to enjoy the musical sounds of a Bluegrass Christmas celebration.
Sweet Sippin’ will be Merry & Bright tonight as we collaborate with a local catering partner and Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard out of Hendersonville, NC. 5 wines, 5 course samples and the beautiful sounds of The Quatrophonics, a quartet of wily saxophonists…even Santa will want a ticket! A great early Christmas gift for yourself or others – join us as we celebrate what this season is all about – spending time with those you love, and celebrating the local talents around us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/207106746860707/
Hello Everyone! Hope you are all looking forward to this New location! 2umbao will be hosting this special Christmas event for the Debut Performance of 2umbao’s Ladies Team!!
Thanks to #RitmoKultural and 103.3 Asheville FM for their support!
*Cover $10 ( This includes Class , Social, & Performance ?)
** Sensual Bachata Class at 8pm with Jennifer & Mary from 2umbao!
***Sharing the Decks at 9pm
1st DJ Malinalli, Asheville NC
2nd Special guest DJ Sens3 , Knoxville TN
****Special Performance at 11:15pm
This is a gorgeous new location for Urban Orchard Downtown , large open space and a bar that provides Beer, Cider, & Wine!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1946343472337577/
Join us for a fun, relaxed holiday party to decompress and rejuvenate for the final days of this holiday season!
*NEW WINE RELEASE*
2018 Chardonnay Pet Nat – Hand harvested in Hendersonville, NC on September 2, this sparkling Chardonnay was produced by the Pétillant Naturel method.
12 – 5pm: Cookie Swap – bake a cookie and pack a to-go of delicious treats.
12 – 10pm: Ping Pong by Pong AVL
7 – 9pm: Holiday Decoration with Jillian Stewart – make something festive for yourself, or a last minute gift!
Rock your favorite ugly sweaters all day.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1976619585784785/
Fans of great blues and classic rock will love the eclectic range and vocal stylings of Michael Wilson Knowles in his first solo appearance at Silver Fork! Come out for excellent wine, celebration, and even a few seasonal tunes to round out the afternoon!
https://www.facebook.com/events/186857532246126/
Come out to Chimney Rock to enjoy the Fabulous Food, Wonderful Wines and Rockin’ talent of Daniel Sage!
https://www.facebook.com/events/563829534058941/
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Sundays
1 till who knows when?
Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252.5445
The Annual Centerpiece Jazz Christmas Shows at the Grind Cafe will be on Dec. 21st & 23rd. The Friday Dec. 21 show will feature: Richard Shulman on piano and Adam Booker on bass – along with regulars Dave Reep on trumpet and Joseph Hasty on guitar/vocals with special guest Geoff Clapp on drums.
The Sunday Dec. 23rd show will feature the Page Brothers – Andy and Zack Page on guitar and bass. They will join Clapp, Hasty and Reep to round out the Quintet.
Holiday Jazz at it’s finest in the most intimate and festive atmosphere in Western North Carolina. Dinner specials along with fine wines and bottled craft beers will help ring in the Holidays!
$14 cover charge and reservations are a must!
These shows sell out in a hurry folks…
https://www.facebook.com/events/581339808972501/
(Asheville, NC) – Asheville’s Jangling Sparrows Duo bring their Roots-y Americana-flavored Rock to Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd., Saturday, December 29. Showtime: 7pm-9pm. Tickets: $10 (advance), $12. (door). Info: (828) 575-2737 or visit https://isiasheville.com/.
On December 29th we will unveil the biggest beer yet to emerge from our Barrel Program – BA #4 Apple Pie Barleywine. This delicious beer is an Apple Pie lovers dream come true! Aged for 32 months in bourbon barrels, it features additions of Carolina apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar and weighs a hefty 12% ABV.
AVAILABLE IN TASTING ROOMS ONLY
https://www.facebook.com/events/2572385022832996/