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, December 17, 2020
EARLY SHOW: Mike Cooley (of Drive-By Truckers)
Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

EARLY SHOW:  Mike Cooley (of Drive-By Truckers)

Mike Cooley returns to The Grey Eagle for an EARLY SHOW at 6:30pm on Thu December 17. A limited number of reserved seating tix on sale now.
  • ALL AGES
  • 6PM SHOW, 6:30PM DOORS
  • RESERVED, SOCIALLY DISTANCED SEATING

 

Whether battling valiantly from behind the enemy lines of his dive-bar-underground past or blowing the doors off sold-out theaters as he’s done with Drive-By Truckers for the last decade, Mike Cooley has proved his mettle time and time again. He’s rock & roll incarnate—Mick and Keith rolled into one impossibly cool, soul-howling, guitar rattlin’ ball of genuine unapologetic grit and swagger. At least that’s how it seems gazing up from the crowd at a packed DBT show.

 

Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

LATE SHOW: Mike Cooley (of Drive-By Truckers)
Dec 17 @ 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm
The Grey Eagle

LATE SHOW:  Mike Cooley (of Drive-By Truckers)

Whether battling valiantly from behind the enemy lines of his dive-bar-underground past or blowing the doors off sold-out theaters as he’s done with Drive-By Truckers for the last decade, Mike Cooley has proved his mettle time and time again. He’s rock & roll incarnate—Mick and Keith rolled into one impossibly cool, soul-howling, guitar rattlin’ ball of genuine unapologetic grit and swagger. At least that’s how it seems gazing up from the crowd at a packed DBT show.

Friday, December 18, 2020
Asheville Independent Restaurant Holiday Hours
Dec 18 all-day
Online

Make your holidays merry, bright and a culinary delight with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association. Before you go out or order in for your special holiday evenings, make sure that your favorite restaurant is open for business! Check the AIR Holiday Hours – a complete list of AIR restaurant’s special holiday hours from Thanksgiving to ringing in the New Year! These will be updated often, so please check in throughout the season! View Holiday Hours here –

Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods Takeout 2 Donate
Dec 18 all-day
Various Asheville Restaurants

Asheville restaurants are coupling their off-premise order options with a digital fundraising program so local charities like Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods can stay active and funded this year.

Nearby fundraising partners for Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods include Five GuysMOD Pizza, & Dickeys Barbecue Pit, who will donate 15 – 20% of orders back to Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods when you book a date to fundraise with them.

View Asheville Partners For Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods

Because these events can include off-premise orders like take-out, delivery, drive thru or pick up, it’s easy for friends and Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods supporters to safely participate via their preferred method.


Dickey´s Barbecue Pit Logo

1. Dickey´s Barbecue Pit

2002 N Main St Ste 125, Asheville, NC 28803

Average Price $15
 Dine-In Restricted
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

15%


Five Guys Logo

2. Five Guys

182 Merimon Road, Asheville, NC 28801

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


MOD Pizza Logo

3. MOD Pizza

873 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


Five Guys Logo

4. Five Guys

1838 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


Cinnabon Logo

5. Cinnabon

377 Long Shoal Road, Arden, NC 28704

Average Price $5
 Dine-In Restricted
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

15%

Pupusas and Tamales Fundraised BeLoved Asheville
Dec 18 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Beloved Asheville

Join us this Friday, December 18 for this fundraiser. All proceeds will be fully invested in our community. We believe and know the power of our people and that we ourselves will be the heroes of our communities.
Remember that if you cannot attend, another way to help us make it SUCCESS is by letting more people know.
Thank you in advance for all your support and you know that the only way for us to show our appreciation for your support is with action.
We know that together we will make our community a better place to live.

Smith-McDowell House Museum Open for Reserved Tours
Dec 18 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Smith-McDowell House Museum
VISIT US! To ensure the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, we will reopen for timed, private, self-guided, pre-booked tours of the historic Smith-McDowell House and Western North Carolina exhibit rooms.

Tours are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis:

Wednesday – Saturday
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:30 PM

Tour reservations last for 1 hour to allow time for cleaning between groups.

All visitors, staff, and volunteers are required to wear masks while inside the building.

Asheville Proper’s Cookies for Charity
Dec 18 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Asheville Proper

Sweeten up this holiday season and give back with Asheville Proper’s Cookies for Charity kits launching on National Cookie Day, December 4 and running through Friday, December 18. The decorating kit includes four cookies, three icing bags and sprinkles all prepared by Asheville Proper’s pastry chef, Hilary Lamont, and is available for a $10 donation. All proceeds will go to Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, a non-profit organization addressing poverty, hunger, homelessness and access to health care for the under-served in Buncombe County.

Cookies for Charity kits will be available during regular dinner reservations or can be pre-ordered by emailing the restaurant at [email protected] with your name, phone number, number of kits you’d like to purchase and date and time for pick-up. The kits will be available to pick-up in the restaurant Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m.

Hickory Nut Gap Farm Holiday Sale
Dec 18 @ 4:04 pm – 5:04 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

HICKORY NUT GAP WILL DONATE A POUND OF OUR PASTURE RAISED MEATS TO FAMILIES IN NEED FOR EVERY SAMPLER BOX PURCHASED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2020.

Free Dead Fridays
Dec 18 @ 5:30 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Join us at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall every Friday at 5:30PM for our FREE Acoustic Grateful Dead series Featuring members of Phuncle Sam and great drink and food specials.

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Saturday, December 19, 2020
Asheville Independent Restaurant Holiday Hours
Dec 19 all-day
Online

Make your holidays merry, bright and a culinary delight with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association. Before you go out or order in for your special holiday evenings, make sure that your favorite restaurant is open for business! Check the AIR Holiday Hours – a complete list of AIR restaurant’s special holiday hours from Thanksgiving to ringing in the New Year! These will be updated often, so please check in throughout the season! View Holiday Hours here –

Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods Takeout 2 Donate
Dec 19 all-day
Various Asheville Restaurants

Asheville restaurants are coupling their off-premise order options with a digital fundraising program so local charities like Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods can stay active and funded this year.

Nearby fundraising partners for Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods include Five GuysMOD Pizza, & Dickeys Barbecue Pit, who will donate 15 – 20% of orders back to Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods when you book a date to fundraise with them.

View Asheville Partners For Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods

Because these events can include off-premise orders like take-out, delivery, drive thru or pick up, it’s easy for friends and Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods supporters to safely participate via their preferred method.


Dickey´s Barbecue Pit Logo

1. Dickey´s Barbecue Pit

2002 N Main St Ste 125, Asheville, NC 28803

Average Price $15
 Dine-In Restricted
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

15%


Five Guys Logo

2. Five Guys

182 Merimon Road, Asheville, NC 28801

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


MOD Pizza Logo

3. MOD Pizza

873 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


Five Guys Logo

4. Five Guys

1838 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


Cinnabon Logo

5. Cinnabon

377 Long Shoal Road, Arden, NC 28704

Average Price $5
 Dine-In Restricted
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

15%

Smith-McDowell House Museum Open for Reserved Tours
Dec 19 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Smith-McDowell House Museum
VISIT US! To ensure the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, we will reopen for timed, private, self-guided, pre-booked tours of the historic Smith-McDowell House and Western North Carolina exhibit rooms.

Tours are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis:

Wednesday – Saturday
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:30 PM

Tour reservations last for 1 hour to allow time for cleaning between groups.

All visitors, staff, and volunteers are required to wear masks while inside the building.

Free Outdoor Film The Nutcracker and The Mouse King
Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

This Saturday, join us for a fun, free, community event that your ballet fans young and old will love. So much has been cancelled because of the pandemic, but we are proud to our offer our community and families a safe, spacious outdoor site to enjoy socially distanced festive traditions. This Saturday, we are partnering with Asheville Community Dance Theater to host a screening of their 2019 performance of the beloved holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. Entry is free. As a special surprise, some of the cast favorites in costume will be on site as special guests. Masks and social distancing are required at all times, as always.
Hickory Nut Gap Farm Holiday Special Get a Box, Give a Pound to MANNA
Dec 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Get a Box, Give a Pound
From now until Dec. 31st, when you shop our new shippable curated sampler boxes, we’ll donate a pound of grassfed beef or pastured pork to MANNA foodbank to support a family in need.

*Order by Sunday, December 20 to ensure Christmas delivery!

NEW Holiday Hours
While the Farm Store is still closed to the general public, you can shop HNG products online and pick them up at the Farm Store.

PICKUP HOURS EXTENDED
Open: Friday (12/18) – Wednesday (12/23) 1-4 PM
Closed: Thursday (12/24) – Wednesday (12/30)
Open: Thursday (12/31)
Closed: Friday (1/1)
Open: Saturday (1/2) – Sunday (1/3) 1-4 PM

Small Batch Takeover! Archetype Brewing Tap Lounge + Venue
Dec 19 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Archetype Brewing Tap Lounge + Venue
Small Batch Takeover! This Saturday at Broadway (and once a month) we will release creatively complex small batches. We invite enthusiasts and newbies alike to give us feedback on what they taste – so the Archetype Brew Team can use the feedback to shape the pilot system experimentations and maybe even move a small batch to the big scale brew system at Haywood. The event is free – you buy whichever beers you’re interested in and in many cases, you can even try a half pour side by side with the original version.
To understand more about this unique experience, please visit https://archetypebrewing.com/…/tap-lounge-hosts-small…/
The Tap Lounge’s comfortable, large open space is perfect for spacing out indoors during the winter. But, if coming in person still isn’t your thing, then take advantage of our delivery service. Check it out here: https://archetypebrewing.com/order-beer-delivery/
Asheville Wine Market Saturday Afternoon Tastings
Dec 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Wine Market

Taste 3 for Free when you join us in the shop for weekly Saturday Afternoon Tastings.

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Hickory Nut Gap Farm Holiday Sale
Dec 19 @ 4:04 pm – 5:04 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

HICKORY NUT GAP WILL DONATE A POUND OF OUR PASTURE RAISED MEATS TO FAMILIES IN NEED FOR EVERY SAMPLER BOX PURCHASED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2020.

The Tray Wellington Band
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm
Isis Music Hall

The Tray Wellington Band is a high energy acoustic Newgrass group led by banjo virtuoso, and multi-time IBMA Award winner, and 2019 Momentum Instrumentalist of the year Tray Wellington. This group pushes the bounds of bluegrass music, incorporating Bossa Nova, Jazz, and Blues elements, to their originals to create a unique, new exciting sound, as well as pay tribute to their Bluegrass heroes before them.

Sunday, December 20, 2020
Asheville Independent Restaurant Holiday Hours
Dec 20 all-day
Online

Make your holidays merry, bright and a culinary delight with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association. Before you go out or order in for your special holiday evenings, make sure that your favorite restaurant is open for business! Check the AIR Holiday Hours – a complete list of AIR restaurant’s special holiday hours from Thanksgiving to ringing in the New Year! These will be updated often, so please check in throughout the season! View Holiday Hours here –

Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods Takeout 2 Donate
Dec 20 all-day
Various Asheville Restaurants

Asheville restaurants are coupling their off-premise order options with a digital fundraising program so local charities like Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods can stay active and funded this year.

Nearby fundraising partners for Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods include Five GuysMOD Pizza, & Dickeys Barbecue Pit, who will donate 15 – 20% of orders back to Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods when you book a date to fundraise with them.

View Asheville Partners For Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods

Because these events can include off-premise orders like take-out, delivery, drive thru or pick up, it’s easy for friends and Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods supporters to safely participate via their preferred method.


Dickey´s Barbecue Pit Logo

1. Dickey´s Barbecue Pit

2002 N Main St Ste 125, Asheville, NC 28803

Average Price $15
 Dine-In Restricted
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

15%


Five Guys Logo

2. Five Guys

182 Merimon Road, Asheville, NC 28801

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


MOD Pizza Logo

3. MOD Pizza

873 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


Five Guys Logo

4. Five Guys

1838 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Average Price $10
 Dine-In
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

20%


Cinnabon Logo

5. Cinnabon

377 Long Shoal Road, Arden, NC 28704

Average Price $5
 Dine-In Restricted
 Take-Out or Delivery

Donating Back

15%

Bluegrass Brunch
Dec 20 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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Bluegrass Brunch
hosted by Aaron Woody Wood & The Sufi Brothers

Pickin’ on the Porch w/ Chicken Coop Willaye 1030AM
Bald Mountain Boys 11AM – 12:30PM
Sufi Brothers 12:45PM – 3PM

Be sure to check out our Bloody Mary Bar, the BEST selection of pickled products and other additions in Asheville. The MOJO Kitchen will be serving a special Brunch menu until 3PM as well.

Food & music start at 10:30am
ADULT beverages at Noon.

Burlesque Brunch
Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Burlesque Brunch

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for Burlesque Brunch!
  • 18 +
  • SEATED SHOW
  • 11 AM DOORS/ 12 PM 

Burlesque Brunch is a monthly burlesque and belly dance show with a classic speakeasy feel. Join us every month and relax and enjoy our dancing dames and dandies in an up close and intimate setting. It’s a Sunday afternoon to delight the senses!

Football Sundays at The Grey Eagle
Dec 20 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Mask up and join us for socially-distanced Football Sundays on the big screen in our music hall! We’ll have our taqueria and bar open on Sundays from 1:00-8:00pm all season long.

Hickory Nut Gap Farm Holiday Special Get a Box, Give a Pound to MANNA
Dec 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Get a Box, Give a Pound
From now until Dec. 31st, when you shop our new shippable curated sampler boxes, we’ll donate a pound of grassfed beef or pastured pork to MANNA foodbank to support a family in need.

*Order by Sunday, December 20 to ensure Christmas delivery!

NEW Holiday Hours
While the Farm Store is still closed to the general public, you can shop HNG products online and pick them up at the Farm Store.

PICKUP HOURS EXTENDED
Open: Friday (12/18) – Wednesday (12/23) 1-4 PM
Closed: Thursday (12/24) – Wednesday (12/30)
Open: Thursday (12/31)
Closed: Friday (1/1)
Open: Saturday (1/2) – Sunday (1/3) 1-4 PM

Shakedown Sundays
Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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Every Sunday Except First of Month.

Hickory Nut Gap Farm Holiday Sale
Dec 20 @ 4:04 pm – 5:04 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

HICKORY NUT GAP WILL DONATE A POUND OF OUR PASTURE RAISED MEATS TO FAMILIES IN NEED FOR EVERY SAMPLER BOX PURCHASED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2020.

Serving a meal at Western Carolina Rescue Ministry: Let’s Help Feed Those in Need
Dec 20 @ 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Western Carolina Rescue Ministry

Will be serving food at WNC Ministry

Let’s Help Feed Those in Need

To put action steps to the desire to help others. Anyone who is interested in helping those who are food insecure. We will organize a way to offer a meal once weekly to those in need.

Russ Wilson Presents “Have Yourself a Swingin’ Little Christmas!”
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm
Isis Music Hall--The Main Stage

Main Hall Seated – Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: Please Call Venue for Dinner Reservations at 828-575-2737

TIS THE SEASON TO BE SWINGIN! And Russ Wilson, his orchestra and all the gang will be doing just that on December 20th at the Isis Music Hall.

If you grew up with those Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams & Perry Como Christmas shows like Russ did then you are certainly going to enjoy this! Russ will be getting in the Christmas spirit with an evening of wonderful music. You’ll find yourself humming your favorite holiday tunes while tapping your feet to the swinging beat. But that’s not all! Along with Russ and the band will be Wendy Jones, Hank Bones, Nathan Hefner and Justin Ray to trim the musical Christmas tree.

A wonderful evening of all your holiday favorites that will surely make you smile.

Monday, December 21, 2020
Asheville Independent Restaurant Holiday Hours
Dec 21 all-day
Online

Make your holidays merry, bright and a culinary delight with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association. Before you go out or order in for your special holiday evenings, make sure that your favorite restaurant is open for business! Check the AIR Holiday Hours – a complete list of AIR restaurant’s special holiday hours from Thanksgiving to ringing in the New Year! These will be updated often, so please check in throughout the season! View Holiday Hours here –