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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Continue the tradition of ringing in the New Year with your friends at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, NC! Featuring delicious craft brews, tasty food from the Oskar Blues CHUBwagons, and killer tunes featuring Jeff Austin (former mandolinist for Yonder Mountain String Band) and Fireside Collective (progressive folk band from Asheville, NC)! Let’s raise our cans and say farewell to 2017, and toast to a truly EPIC 2018!
Head to www.obnye.com for tickets and information.
Oskar Blues Brewery North Carolina
Doors at 7p.m.
21+ only.
Locals tickets – $25 – only available from the Tasty Weasel Taproom
Advanced tickets in November – $30
Advanced tickets in December – $35
Day-of tickets (if available) – $45
Food from the Oskar Blues CHUBwagons!
Free photo booth!
Specialty beers and more!
Local Brevard hotels are offering our party goers discounted hotel rates, including Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, and Sunset Motel. Just say you’re attending the Oskar Blues NYE Hootenanny and they’ll extend the discount. The Oskar Blues trolley will be shuttling attendees to and from the brewery all night.
Brewery 85 is celebrating the purchase and installation of several new tanks in their cellar with a concert series. The family-friendly music series will focus on small, intimate performances from local musicians as well as education of the craft brewing process. Music starts every Thursday night around 6pm and lasts until 8pm from November 30th until January 25th. Food trucks will begin serving around 530pm. During an intermission, an educational tour will be given by Brewery 85’s brewmaster – Will McCameron.
Just a reminder: This is a regular Pop-Up Biergarten Thursday night so please bring your Brewery 85 logo stein or buy one for discounted fills on beers at this and future Pop-Up Biergarten events. Still need a stein still? Purchase one for $15 at our facilities. These make GREAT lifetime gifts for folks who love our brewery!
Given the cold nature of the weather around the brewing facilities at this time of year the concerts will be held indoors in the taproom.
The dates and performers are as follows:
November 30th – Adam Kiralay
December 7th – Sims Tillirson
December 14th – Andy Ferrell
December 21st – Chicken Coop Willaye
December 28th – Blackwater Social
January 4th – John The Revelator
January 11th – Redleg Husky
January 18th – Angela Easterling
January 25th – Jack Greer
These concerts will be located at the Brewery 85 production facilities located at 6 Whitlee Court in Greenville, South Carolina.
For more information please check our facebook page – Facebook.com/Brewery85
You can also give us a shout on the phone at (864) 558-0104.
Brewery 85 is celebrating the purchase and installation of several new tanks in their cellar with a concert series. The family-friendly music series will focus on small, intimate performances from local musicians as well as education of the craft brewing process. Music starts every Thursday night around 6pm and lasts until 8pm from November 30th until January 25th. Food trucks will begin serving around 530pm. During an intermission, an educational tour will be given by Brewery 85’s brewmaster – Will McCameron.
Just a reminder: This is a regular Pop-Up Biergarten Thursday night so please bring your Brewery 85 logo stein or buy one for discounted fills on beers at this and future Pop-Up Biergarten events. Still need a stein still? Purchase one for $15 at our facilities. These make GREAT lifetime gifts for folks who love our brewery!
Given the cold nature of the weather around the brewing facilities at this time of year the concerts will be held indoors in the taproom.
The dates and performers are as follows:
November 30th – Adam Kiralay
December 7th – Sims Tillirson
December 14th – Andy Ferrell
December 21st – Chicken Coop Willaye
December 28th – Blackwater Social
January 4th – John The Revelator
January 11th – Redleg Husky
January 18th – Angela Easterling
January 25th – Jack Greer
These concerts will be located at the Brewery 85 production facilities located at 6 Whitlee Court in Greenville, South Carolina.
For more information please check our facebook page – Facebook.com/Brewery85
You can also give us a shout on the phone at (864) 558-0104.
Brewery 85 is celebrating the purchase and installation of several new tanks in their cellar with a concert series. The family-friendly music series will focus on small, intimate performances from local musicians as well as education of the craft brewing process. Music starts every Thursday night around 6pm and lasts until 8pm from November 30th until January 25th. Food trucks will begin serving around 530pm. During an intermission, an educational tour will be given by Brewery 85’s brewmaster – Will McCameron.
Just a reminder: This is a regular Pop-Up Biergarten Thursday night so please bring your Brewery 85 logo stein or buy one for discounted fills on beers at this and future Pop-Up Biergarten events. Still need a stein still? Purchase one for $15 at our facilities. These make GREAT lifetime gifts for folks who love our brewery!
Given the cold nature of the weather around the brewing facilities at this time of year the concerts will be held indoors in the taproom.
The dates and performers are as follows:
November 30th – Adam Kiralay
December 7th – Sims Tillirson
December 14th – Andy Ferrell
December 21st – Chicken Coop Willaye
December 28th – Blackwater Social
January 4th – John The Revelator
January 11th – Redleg Husky
January 18th – Angela Easterling
January 25th – Jack Greer
These concerts will be located at the Brewery 85 production facilities located at 6 Whitlee Court in Greenville, South Carolina.
For more information please check our facebook page – Facebook.com/Brewery85
You can also give us a shout on the phone at (864) 558-0104.
Brewery 85 is celebrating the purchase and installation of several new tanks in their cellar with a concert series. The family-friendly music series will focus on small, intimate performances from local musicians as well as education of the craft brewing process. Music starts every Thursday night around 6pm and lasts until 8pm from November 30th until January 25th. Food trucks will begin serving around 530pm. During an intermission, an educational tour will be given by Brewery 85’s brewmaster – Will McCameron.
Just a reminder: This is a regular Pop-Up Biergarten Thursday night so please bring your Brewery 85 logo stein or buy one for discounted fills on beers at this and future Pop-Up Biergarten events. Still need a stein still? Purchase one for $15 at our facilities. These make GREAT lifetime gifts for folks who love our brewery!
Given the cold nature of the weather around the brewing facilities at this time of year the concerts will be held indoors in the taproom.
The dates and performers are as follows:
November 30th – Adam Kiralay
December 7th – Sims Tillirson
December 14th – Andy Ferrell
December 21st – Chicken Coop Willaye
December 28th – Blackwater Social
January 4th – John The Revelator
January 11th – Redleg Husky
January 18th – Angela Easterling
January 25th – Jack Greer
These concerts will be located at the Brewery 85 production facilities located at 6 Whitlee Court in Greenville, South Carolina.
For more information please check our facebook page – Facebook.com/Brewery85
You can also give us a shout on the phone at (864) 558-0104.
2ND ANNUAL MAC-N-CHEESE OFF
Thanks to the creativity and hard work of our staff we created the tastiest 2017 event in the upstate. And we’re bringing it back for another year. Last year was super tasty and also a little bit chaotic (what can we say, free mac-n-cheese causes a riot). We’ve expanded to 15k sq. ft. which means twice as much space for big crowds. We’ve also got a year under our belt now with experience from several big events, which means we’re getting better at shorter lines and happier customers. So make some room in those stretchy pants and save the date for the 2nd Annual Mac-n-Cheese Off!
THE CHEESY DETAILS
All foodies are encouraged to compete. There will be multiple categories in the contest, including people’s choice and judge’s choice. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category (just think of those bragging rights in the craft beer community!). The public is invited and encouraged to come sample and help judge the entries. There is a $2 suggested donation, with all proceeds going to support community non-profits.
Registration is free, and must be completed by Saturday, Feb. 17th. Registration is only necessary for those planning to *cook* a dish to be judged. Those interested in tasting don’t need to sign up!
Be a part of the third annual
Asheville Brewer’s Alliance Beer Expo!
Saturday, February 24th, 2018
2pm-7pm
The Expo will showcase all elements of craft beer production–from raw ingredients to brewing to packaging and distribution–while providing tastes of some of Western North Carolina’s finest beers. Learn more about beer styles, get to know the folks behind the beer, and dive into beer-centric topics with the innovative and passionate craft beer creators.
TOAST Asheville at New Belgium Brewing
91 Craven Street
(the event is in the brewhouse building, not the liquid center)
Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
$30 members; $35 non-members; $40 at the door
TICKETS: purchase online or call 828.253.3227
*Note tickets will not be mailed. There will be a check-In list at the event with all pre-purchased tickets listed.
The evening will be a festive gathering with unique New Belgium beers and partner wines to sample, tasty local food specially paired and created with the New Belgium beers, a brewery tour, a silent auction and live entertainment.
Start time: 11 am, Kids fun run free 11:05
Mud Dabbers Pottery: Beer Steins for Age Winners
Adult beverage with entry. Live Music, Food Truck Action, Chip Bib Timing, Instant results with screen.
Event Information will be posted closer to the event. Check website for details.
Fermented Pairings Series AVL Vol. 1: White Labs Kitchen & Tap
We are excited to debut the Fermented Pairings Series at White Labs Kitchen & Tap with FPS Vol. 1: White Labs Kitchen & Tap. The Fermented Pairings Series puts an educational spin on beer and food pairing great for enthusiasts and professionals alike. This series breaks down each pairing discussing ingredient interactions, pairing concepts and what differentiates each pairing. Due to the series popularity at White Labs San Diego and Boulder we are excited to launch it in Asheville. Join us as we discuss all things fermentation through the medium of beer and food.
White Labs Education and Engagement Curator Erik Fowler and White Labs Kitchen & Tap Executive Chef Evan Timmons will deliver unique and educational beer and food pairings ranging from house-made brewers yeast risen bread to cheese, fermented fruit and charcuterie. Spend an hour and a half in a classroom setting discussing the production of these delicious foods, while pairing four house ferments with five White Labs beers.
Pucker Up – It’s Sour Fest time!!! Join us for our 8th Annual Sour Fest, March 12th-16th Downtown and at Biltmore Park! Pucker up for a celebration of sour beers from some of the best breweries in America and beyond, at both Thirsty Monk Locations!
Please join us for the release of Wicked Weed’s new golden sour ale Incandescent a collaborative effort to push the boundaries of barbecue and beer alike. Special menu items and bottles to enjoy on site or take home!
Please join us for the release of Wicked Weed’s new golden sour ale Incandescent a collaborative effort to push the boundaries of barbecue and beer alike. Special menu items and bottles to enjoy on site or take home!
Discover craft in surprising places! Join a local expert for a behind the scenes tour of the best small-batch, high-quality, and handmade in Asheville. Visit galleries, taste local beers, watch live demonstrations, sip craft cocktails, and meet the creatives that continue to make Asheville a Craft City.
Join the Center for Craft for an Asheville food and art tours co-led by local food writer, blogger, and podcaster, Stu Helm and craft expert, Anna Helgeson. Throughout this two-mile walking tour, Stu and Anna will offer ways to understand Asheville’s urban landscape and restaurant scene through the craft philosophy—thoughtful making with a reverence for process and material.
Taste, touch, and sip your way among ten carefully chosen stops, all while learning about the history of craft in the region, and encountering the creative people, objects, and libations that make Asheville a Craft City. If you love all things high-quality, small-batch, and handcrafted—or are just curious how a craft cocktail is different than a well drink—join us!
Craft City Tours take place the first Saturday of each month April–December 2018.
Phone: (828) 250-4718
Email: [email protected]
Event Type: Book Club
Age Group: Adult
Library: Pack Memorial
Like beer and books? Come join our non-fiction book club! The club meets every second Wednesday of the month at the Wedge at Foundation.
This month we’re reading, “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” by Roz Chast. Books are available at Pack Library, come to the front desk and we can grab you a copy, you can also reserve a copy at your nearest library branch.
Everyone over 21 is welcome to participate. We vote on the next book at the end of meeting. See you there!
NO WATER, NO BEER, NO WINE, NO LIFE. Join us in supporting clean water initiatives for your community! Farm Burger South Asheville is donating 10% of dinner proceeds to WATERCOOKIES, an organization dedicated to educating and creating enthusiasm among children and their parents to support clean water initiatives worldwide! Funds raised will go towards scholarships for high school seniors majoring in environmental studies and costs associated with building awareness of the importance of clean water.
Member Mixers a great way to learn more about a fellow downtown business and they provide an opportunity to get to know other members. Plus, you’ll get the inside scoop on what’s going on with the Asheville Downtown Association, upcoming events and projects we’re working on. All while enjoying delicious food, beers from Asheville Pizza and Brewing and wines from the Weinhaus!
The Down the Hatch Festival at Highland Brewing Company begins with an afternoon full of live music, the latest in outdoor and fly-fishing gear, great food and world-class beer, and a chance to watch the best of the best showcase their skills in the Orvis Guide Olympics. As evening falls, follow the crowd into Highland’s taproom to take part in a screening of the celebrated Down The Hatch Film Festival! Proceeds from ticket sales and a fifty cents from each beer pull go to the Land O’ Sky Chapter of Trout Unlimited and their efforts on several local stream conservation projects.
Each film festival ticket includes entry into an incredible raffle… and when we say raffle, we don’t …
Asheville is a known power center for the Craft Brewery Revival, which is why we are excited to partner with Hi-Wire Brewing to bring you an unique 8k chip timed race through the Heart of Asheville.
- 8k Race starts at South Slope Tasting Room and finishes at the Big Top Brewery in Asheville, NC
- Music and Beer Festival 10:00AM-2:00PM
- Free Pilsner Glass and custom metal coaster to all finishers.
- Lawn game zone with Cornhole, Life Size Beer Pong and Kan Jam
- Beer specials all afternoon.
- Food Truck festival at the finish line!
Come on out to West Asheville on Monday Nights for Contra Dancing and Waltzes from 7:30 PM to 9:45. No partner needed just bring yourself. $7 or more.
Come on out and Contra Dance with the Old Farmer’s Ball. Free lesson starts at 7:30 PM and the dance starts at 8.
Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.
Highland Brewing Company in Asheville
Gather your friends and family for FREE live music at Highland Brewing Company for the release of their newest seasonal brew, Highland Stargazer White Ale. Highland will donate $1.00 per pour at the release party to the SAHC, to support ongoing conservation efforts across the region. Stop by our table to ask questions or check out our “For Love of Beer & Mountains” merchandise!
Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.
Revelry Unique Downtown Events and Carolina Music Planner are proud to present Upland Drive with The Moon and You. The Asheville Masonic Temple’s theatre is a truly awe-inspiring space. It’s intimate, seating 400, but carries historical significance and charm. We hope that you experience the true feeling of an era gone by, and join us for a night of entertainment in the heart of downtown Asheville.
Doors will open at 7pm. Tickets are available online for $10 via EventBrite (plus processing fee), and will be $15 at the door, cash or card.
The show will begin at 7:30pm.
This is an all ages show. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Upland Drive is a provocative and edgy Asheville-based band with an inspired take on a variety of genres including rock, reggae, jazz, and hip hop. Fueled by the intoxicating sound of the cello and nuanced with soulful vocal harmonies, Upland Drive creates an inviting soundscape full of rich detail, poetic lyricism, adventurous harmonies, and inventive structure. Featuring singer/songwriter/cellist Franklin Keel, vocalist Debra Darling, composer/bassist Ryan Kijanka, and drummer/trumpeter C. Scott Shaw, Upland Drive presents virtuosic and venturesome live performances with a fresh musical approach.
The Moon and You is an Americana duo based in Asheville, NC. Cellist Melissa Hyman and guitarist/banjo player Ryan Furstenberg sing in “voices that sound like they were made for one another” (Bill DeYoung, Connect Savannah). Each is an accomplished songwriter with a distinctive and memorable style. Though they bring to the table the seamless vocal blend and heartfelt lyrics characteristic of folk music, this ain’t your basic folk duo; audible influences include jazz standards, classic country, indie rock and classical music. All of these sources combine to find sweet harmony in The Moon and You’s warm and unconventional arrangements. Perfect for fans of Shovels & Rope, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, and Norman & Nancy Blake
May The Fourth Be With You; Star Wars Tribute Show Opening Reception.
What: New Artwork inspired by All Things Star Wars, Live NerdCore Music, and FREE BEER
When: Friday, May 4th, 7-9m
Cost: FREE
Where: ZaPow! 150 Coxe Ave. Suite 101 Asheville NC 28801
Featured ZaPow Artists Include:
Amanda Coronado, Apostasy X Fnord, Blake Lee Ferguson, Cayce Moyer, Cheryl Eugenia Barnes, Chad Gordon, Christina A. Ramsey, Daniel Suter, Elizabeth Albright, Greg Vineyard, Jessi Wheeler, John L. Haldane, Madalyn McLeod, Randall Smith, Seth Jones, Whitney Paige
AND
LIVE performance of Asheville NC’s #1 Nautical Themed Nerd-Core Surf & Rockabilly Band, EDDY & THE WHIRLPOOLS!
For details
[email protected]
ZaPow.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/957789937719473/
On May 4th and 5th Asheville Butoh Collective presents Dirt, dreams and death, featuring solo works by ABC’s Jenni Cockrell, Julie Gillum and Constance Humphries.
Mound is an archetypal journey into feminine rites of passage, created and performed by Julie B. Gillum. Composer Ivan Seng will provide novel aurowave companionship in the form of an original soundscape for the piece.
Constance Humphries presents The Daydreamers’ Ball for Strange and Broken Things At the daydreamers’ ball, you can be set free…hush your talk and waltz with me. Two steps and four steps and down the hall, down at the daydreamers’ ball.
Jenni Cockrell/strange daughters butoh premieres arterial spirits, a reimagining of the character of Lady Macbeth exploring power, paradox, memory, love and loss.
Discover craft in surprising places! Join a local expert for a behind the scenes tour of the best small-batch, high-quality, and handmade in Asheville. Visit galleries, taste local beers, watch live demonstrations, sip craft cocktails, and meet the creatives that continue to make Asheville a Craft City.
Join the Center for Craft for an Asheville food and art tours co-led by local food writer, blogger, and podcaster, Stu Helm and craft expert, Anna Helgeson. Throughout this two-mile walking tour, Stu and Anna will offer ways to understand Asheville’s urban landscape and restaurant scene through the craft philosophy—thoughtful making with a reverence for process and material.
Taste, touch, and sip your way among ten carefully chosen stops, all while learning about the history of craft in the region, and encountering the creative people, objects, and libations that make Asheville a Craft City. If you love all things high-quality, small-batch, and handcrafted—or are just curious how a craft cocktail is different than a well drink—join us!
Craft City Tours take place the first Saturday of each month April–December 2018.
The 3rd annual Hats, Horses and Hope event is a Kentucky Derby Party featuring classy hats, a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby, live music by The Midnight Aces, mint Juleps, cocktails, local beer, catered hors d’oeuvres and an auction.
This year’s benefit will be held at the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Asheville, on the top floor, 10 Broadway Street. Food will be served from Capella on 9. The occasion kicks off at 4:30PM.