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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Saturday, November 27, 2021
Wine and Wolves! Donate to Full Moon Farm Wolf Sanctuary
Nov 27 all-day
online w/ Full Moon Farm

Full Moon Farm is an organization dedicated to the well being of the wolfdog (wolf hybrid). Situated on 17 beautiful mountain acres in Black Mountain, NC, we operate as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization for abused and refused wolfdogs who find themselves in need of love, shelter, and care through no fault of their own.

Full Moon Farm provides a safe haven for animals that cannot be placed into homes for the rest of their lives.  Our rescued wolfdogs come from animal control agencies, closed breeding situations and occasionally, an owner in crisis.  We evaluate each animal upon intake and work with them at their level of comfort.

Some animals are “hands off” and we respect their choice, as well as that of the animals that crave human interaction.  Our goal is to enrich the lives of the residents, allowing them to reach their highest potential.  Your support by donation or sponsorship makes our task possible.

Though they may be abused or neglected, homeless because of death or divorce, they are all God’s Creatures and worthy of a lifetime of respect. We are here to serve them.

  • Nancy Brown

It’s Memorable, Fast, and Easy! Also, 15% of your purchase will directly be applied to Full Moon Farm, not only will mom be getting great wines, but you will also be supporting a great cause.

Use code GBFULLMOON19 at checkout to donate 15% to Full Moon Farm.

Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays
Nov 27 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
various Food Lions in the area
From November 10th to December 14th, Food Lion is hosting their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays campaign.
Customers have the opportunity to participate in the in-store food drive at Food Lion stores by purchasing and donating a Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays box of food, which will then be donated to MANNA.
When you are next at Food Lion be on the lookout for their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays food boxes.
Black Friday Radical Weekend
Nov 27 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Black Wall Street AVL New Building

We are so thrilled and excited to invite you to “Black Friday RADical Weekend” at Black Wall Street. We have Fun and Exciting activities awaiting!

 

✅Black Santa

✅Food Trucks

✅Christmas Carol-oke

✅Kids Corner

✅Mix & Mingle Party

✅BWS Market Place

 

Join us, bring your family, grab a friend and bring along to take your Black Friday experience to the next level with us!

 


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Skytop Orchard U-Pick
Nov 27 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Skytop Orchard

Closed Thanksgiving Day.

See the source image

Things to do at Sky Top

Pick your own apples. (check picking schedule) or choose from pre-picked apples in the stand.

Enjoy hot “made-while-you- watch” apple cider doughnuts

Book a school field trip or group tour to Sky Top!

Enjoy a tractor pulled ride through the orchard.

Find pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations (in season)

Bond with your family while enjoying our picnic areas

Visit our barnyard goats, sheep, chickens, peacocks, ducks, and geese

Walk the nature trail through a bamboo “forest” beside one of our orchard ponds

See cider being made (press operates selected days only)

Watch busy bees at a working beehive

Enjoy tasty apple goods, hot apple cider, caramel apples, fudge apples and more

Stock up on honeys, jams & jellies

Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Nov 27 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
BBQ Bears’ Smokehouse Industry Of The Week: Food and Beverage
Nov 27 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
BBQ Bears' Smokehouse

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Stop by the restaurant to enjoy 15% off of your order!

Maker’s Market at Oak and Grist
Nov 27 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Oak and Grist Distilling Company

Maker’s Market at Oak and Grist

Food by Grush’s Cajun Dino Grill

Grab a friend and come check out the work of dozens of local artists, as well as incredible cajun food and craft cocktails! Featuring all manner of handmade homegoods, pottery, apparel, fine art and functional crafts, you’ll find a unique selection of holiday gifts straight from our vibrant local community. Shopping’s a little more fun with a cocktail and a po’ boy, we promise.

Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
Nov 27 @ 7:00 pm
Isis Music Hall--Lounge

:Seated Concert with Dinner – reservations highly recommended. Please call the venue for tickets and reservations. 828-575-2737

The master of the 88 key disaster’s back…He’s Jerry Lee Lewis with a degree in Existentialism from an online university.Equal part humor boogie woogie piano and history. There’s only one Rev. Billy C Wirtz

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at Isis Music Hall. Advanced Reservations are highly recommended.

FUNKSGIVING W/ THE LEGENDARY HOUSE BAND AND JOSH CLARK’S VISIBLE SPECTRUM
Nov 27 @ 8:00 pm
Salvage Station
WHITE HORSE LIVE: Josh Goforth
Nov 27 @ 8:00 pm
White Horse Black Mountain
WHITE HORSE LIVE: Josh Goforth
Josh is very near the top of the WNC mountain music heap. Although he also plays wonderful jazz, swing and blues, he’s probably best known for playing the stuffin’ out of guitar, fiddle, mandolin and banjo.

Josh Goforth was already playing piano at four years old, but it was his 6th grade experience seeing Sheila Kay Adams that inspired his interest in his musical heritage. Master of nearly 20 instruments and best-known for his fiddling, Goforth is a highly accomplished old-time, bluegrass, and swing musician. After years of partnering with David Holt, playing with Doc Watson and others, Josh has truly come into his own. He’s one of the very best.

Seth Walker
Nov 27 @ 8:30 pm
Isis Music Hall--The Main Stage

Seth Walker is often cited as one of the most prolific contemporary Americana artists on the scene today. He’s a multi-dimensional talent who combines a gift for melody and lyric alongside a rich, Gospel-drenched, Southern-inflected voice with a true blue knack for getting around on the guitar. His most recent studio album, Are You Open,​ produced by Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers, and a string of singles, including “We Got This,” “Spirits Moving” and a cover of Van Morrison’s classic “Warm Love” further build upon this reputation.

Growing up on a commune in rural North Carolina, the son of classically trained musicians, Seth played cello long before discovering the guitar in his 20s. When his introduction to the blues came via his Uncle Landon Walker, who was both a musician and disc jockey, his fate was forever sealed. Instantaneously, Seth was looking to artists like T-Bone Walker, Snooks Eaglin, and B.B. King as a wellspring of endless inspiration. The rest is history. He’s released ten albums, broken into the Top 20 of the Americana Radio Charts, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart and received praise from ​NPR, American Songwriter, No Depression and ​Relix​, among others.

Acoustic Syndicate’s Annual Thanksgiving Homecoming
Nov 27 @ 9:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Acoustic Syndicate is a musical institution. Since 1994, their unique blend of bluegrass instruments, rock sensibilities, and conscious songwriting has inspired a generation of musicians. Through 7 albums, thousands of performances, and tens-of-thousands of miles, Acoustic Syndicate has long been heralded as one of the important influences on the modern roots-music revival.

Always a family affair, the band is fronted by Steve McMurry on guitar and vocals, and his cousin Bryon McMurry on banjo, guitar, and vocals. Their signature three-part blood harmony is rounded out by Bryon’s brother Fitz on drums and vocals. Multi-instrumentalist Jay Sanders holds down the bass with deep pocket and style.

“Their modern take on traditional bluegrass and rock values culminates in a glimmering, driving sound rich with acoustic textures and glowing vocals,” said Paul Kerr, of JamBase.

If there was ever a band that could capture the universal truths of life from the roots up, it’s Acoustic Syndicate.

 

Big Gay Energy
Nov 27 @ 10:00 pm – Nov 28 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

The title of this party says it all. Drag DJ Ganymede knows how to throw a Big Gay Party. With dance music all night, the gayness of it all will course through your veins. Party until 2am. Cover $5 members, $8 new members. 21+

Sunday, November 28, 2021
Volunteer at MANNA during the holidays
Nov 28 all-day
MANNA’s Volunteer Center

Holiday Season Volunteering

During the holiday season, our volunteer shifts usually fill up very quickly. If you are interested in volunteering during the holidays, please contact us as early as possible (at least 6-8 weeks in advance). Due to increased call and email volumes at this time, please allow for 4-5 business days to receive a reply.

Hunger does exist year-round, and we often have a greater need for volunteers during January and February. If you have flexibility in your volunteering schedule, please consider volunteering after the holidays.

Wine and Wolves! Donate to Full Moon Farm Wolf Sanctuary
Nov 28 all-day
online w/ Full Moon Farm

Full Moon Farm is an organization dedicated to the well being of the wolfdog (wolf hybrid). Situated on 17 beautiful mountain acres in Black Mountain, NC, we operate as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization for abused and refused wolfdogs who find themselves in need of love, shelter, and care through no fault of their own.

Full Moon Farm provides a safe haven for animals that cannot be placed into homes for the rest of their lives.  Our rescued wolfdogs come from animal control agencies, closed breeding situations and occasionally, an owner in crisis.  We evaluate each animal upon intake and work with them at their level of comfort.

Some animals are “hands off” and we respect their choice, as well as that of the animals that crave human interaction.  Our goal is to enrich the lives of the residents, allowing them to reach their highest potential.  Your support by donation or sponsorship makes our task possible.

Though they may be abused or neglected, homeless because of death or divorce, they are all God’s Creatures and worthy of a lifetime of respect. We are here to serve them.

  • Nancy Brown

It’s Memorable, Fast, and Easy! Also, 15% of your purchase will directly be applied to Full Moon Farm, not only will mom be getting great wines, but you will also be supporting a great cause.

Use code GBFULLMOON19 at checkout to donate 15% to Full Moon Farm.

Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays
Nov 28 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
various Food Lions in the area
From November 10th to December 14th, Food Lion is hosting their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays campaign.
Customers have the opportunity to participate in the in-store food drive at Food Lion stores by purchasing and donating a Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays box of food, which will then be donated to MANNA.
When you are next at Food Lion be on the lookout for their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays food boxes.
Skytop Orchard U-Pick
Nov 28 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Skytop Orchard

Closed Thanksgiving Day.

See the source image

Things to do at Sky Top

Pick your own apples. (check picking schedule) or choose from pre-picked apples in the stand.

Enjoy hot “made-while-you- watch” apple cider doughnuts

Book a school field trip or group tour to Sky Top!

Enjoy a tractor pulled ride through the orchard.

Find pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations (in season)

Bond with your family while enjoying our picnic areas

Visit our barnyard goats, sheep, chickens, peacocks, ducks, and geese

Walk the nature trail through a bamboo “forest” beside one of our orchard ponds

See cider being made (press operates selected days only)

Watch busy bees at a working beehive

Enjoy tasty apple goods, hot apple cider, caramel apples, fudge apples and more

Stock up on honeys, jams & jellies

BBQ Bears’ Smokehouse Industry Of The Week: Food and Beverage
Nov 28 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
BBQ Bears' Smokehouse

food and bev november.jpg

Stop by the restaurant to enjoy 15% off of your order!

Bluegrass Brunch
Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch is every Sunday! Our menu kicks off at 12Noon with live tunes by Supper Break from 1-3pm. Try our $6 Bloody Mary or Mimosa, or grab a $15 Bottles of Champagne & OJ! Try one of our tasty brunch specials or order from our artisanal sandwich menu. Sláinte Y’all!

JAZZ BRUNCH Free · One World West
Nov 28 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
One World West Brewing

JAZZ BRUNCH @ ONE WORLD WEST
EVERY SUNDAY FROM 1:30-4PM
FIRST SET BY THE HOUSE BAND & SECOND SET IS A JAZZ JAM
WEEKLY BRUNCH MENU FROM UMAMI MAMI
Woody Wood
Nov 28 @ 7:30 pm
White Horse Black Mountain
Woody Wood

Aaron Woody Wood’s story is one steeped in music and tradition. Woody is straight up Appalachian Soul music. Carved from a piece of the NC foothills Rock and Rolled through the Mississippi Delta mud, he’s a cosmic cowboy who represents the powerful soul and energy of American music.

Beginning all the way back in Love Valley, in the Piedmont foothills of North Carolina where the famous Fiddler’s Grove was held, Woody was brought up in a family full of musicians and musical talent. As long as he could remember there was music surrounding his life. Woody’s Father, AL Wood, was an important figure in Contemporary Bluegrass Music throughout the 60’s and 70’s helping define that genre of music alongside bands like ‘Seldom Scene’ and ‘Country Gentlemen’. AL Wood was well respected for his songwriting, tenor singing and banjo playing, putting out records when Bluegrass was just beginning to get popular. Playing at the Grand Ole Opry three times and performing at the White House were among some of the great achievements of AL Wood’s career. Woody’s Mom influenced him through encouraging him to listen to her collection of rock n roll records turning him on to artists like Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Rockabilly music.

CAROLINA WALTZ FEAT. JOSH DANIEL + FRIENDS
Nov 28 @ 8:00 pm
Salvage Station

Carolina Waltz

The Carolina Waltz is the premier tribute to The Band’s Last Waltz here in The Carolinas.

Josh Daniel has been paying tribute to The Last Waltz for the past nine years with his annual show in Charlotte, but now the party is getting bigger and better- and we are bringing the show to Asheville’s Salvage Station for the first time!Josh has a stable of musicians that are backing him up and special guests announcements will be shared as we get closer to the show.Come Waltz with us!!A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Feeding the Carolina’s.

Monday, November 29, 2021
Volunteer at MANNA during the holidays
Nov 29 all-day
MANNA’s Volunteer Center

Holiday Season Volunteering

During the holiday season, our volunteer shifts usually fill up very quickly. If you are interested in volunteering during the holidays, please contact us as early as possible (at least 6-8 weeks in advance). Due to increased call and email volumes at this time, please allow for 4-5 business days to receive a reply.

Hunger does exist year-round, and we often have a greater need for volunteers during January and February. If you have flexibility in your volunteering schedule, please consider volunteering after the holidays.

Wine and Wolves! Donate to Full Moon Farm Wolf Sanctuary
Nov 29 all-day
online w/ Full Moon Farm

Full Moon Farm is an organization dedicated to the well being of the wolfdog (wolf hybrid). Situated on 17 beautiful mountain acres in Black Mountain, NC, we operate as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization for abused and refused wolfdogs who find themselves in need of love, shelter, and care through no fault of their own.

Full Moon Farm provides a safe haven for animals that cannot be placed into homes for the rest of their lives.  Our rescued wolfdogs come from animal control agencies, closed breeding situations and occasionally, an owner in crisis.  We evaluate each animal upon intake and work with them at their level of comfort.

Some animals are “hands off” and we respect their choice, as well as that of the animals that crave human interaction.  Our goal is to enrich the lives of the residents, allowing them to reach their highest potential.  Your support by donation or sponsorship makes our task possible.

Though they may be abused or neglected, homeless because of death or divorce, they are all God’s Creatures and worthy of a lifetime of respect. We are here to serve them.

  • Nancy Brown

It’s Memorable, Fast, and Easy! Also, 15% of your purchase will directly be applied to Full Moon Farm, not only will mom be getting great wines, but you will also be supporting a great cause.

Use code GBFULLMOON19 at checkout to donate 15% to Full Moon Farm.

Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays
Nov 29 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
various Food Lions in the area
From November 10th to December 14th, Food Lion is hosting their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays campaign.
Customers have the opportunity to participate in the in-store food drive at Food Lion stores by purchasing and donating a Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays box of food, which will then be donated to MANNA.
When you are next at Food Lion be on the lookout for their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays food boxes.
MANNA’s Turkey Drive
Nov 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
MANNA’s Volunteer Center

MANNA is continuing to serve more people than we were prior to the pandemic. For the enjoyment of the holiday season, it is important that those families are able to celebrate the holidays like everyone else. Since food is a centerpiece of every holiday, it is our hope that our community will come together to help fill as many plates of food over the holidays as we can throughout WNC.
MANNA hopes to collect hundreds of turkeys this year, and invites the community to join the effort by supporting the Turkey Drive. The community can give in two ways:
  • For your convenience, you can easily support our efforts to purchase additional holiday turkeys and hams through our virtual food drive option.
  • Donate a frozen turkey, ham, or other holiday table entrée to MANNA. Donations will be accepted at MANNA’s Volunteer Center (627 Swannanoa River Road, in East Asheville) Monday – Friday, between the hours of 9am–noon, and 1–3pm. (MANNA will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.)
On behalf of MANNA and all those we serve together, we wish you and yours a joyful and healthy Thanksgiving holiday!
BBQ Bears’ Smokehouse Industry Of The Week: Mental Health
Nov 29 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
BBQ Bears' Smokehouse

Stop by the restaurant to enjoy 15% off of your order!

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Volunteer at MANNA during the holidays
Nov 30 all-day
MANNA’s Volunteer Center

Holiday Season Volunteering

During the holiday season, our volunteer shifts usually fill up very quickly. If you are interested in volunteering during the holidays, please contact us as early as possible (at least 6-8 weeks in advance). Due to increased call and email volumes at this time, please allow for 4-5 business days to receive a reply.

Hunger does exist year-round, and we often have a greater need for volunteers during January and February. If you have flexibility in your volunteering schedule, please consider volunteering after the holidays.

Wine and Wolves! Donate to Full Moon Farm Wolf Sanctuary
Nov 30 all-day
online w/ Full Moon Farm

Full Moon Farm is an organization dedicated to the well being of the wolfdog (wolf hybrid). Situated on 17 beautiful mountain acres in Black Mountain, NC, we operate as a federally recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization for abused and refused wolfdogs who find themselves in need of love, shelter, and care through no fault of their own.

Full Moon Farm provides a safe haven for animals that cannot be placed into homes for the rest of their lives.  Our rescued wolfdogs come from animal control agencies, closed breeding situations and occasionally, an owner in crisis.  We evaluate each animal upon intake and work with them at their level of comfort.

Some animals are “hands off” and we respect their choice, as well as that of the animals that crave human interaction.  Our goal is to enrich the lives of the residents, allowing them to reach their highest potential.  Your support by donation or sponsorship makes our task possible.

Though they may be abused or neglected, homeless because of death or divorce, they are all God’s Creatures and worthy of a lifetime of respect. We are here to serve them.

  • Nancy Brown

It’s Memorable, Fast, and Easy! Also, 15% of your purchase will directly be applied to Full Moon Farm, not only will mom be getting great wines, but you will also be supporting a great cause.

Use code GBFULLMOON19 at checkout to donate 15% to Full Moon Farm.

Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays
Nov 30 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
various Food Lions in the area
From November 10th to December 14th, Food Lion is hosting their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays campaign.
Customers have the opportunity to participate in the in-store food drive at Food Lion stores by purchasing and donating a Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays box of food, which will then be donated to MANNA.
When you are next at Food Lion be on the lookout for their Food Lion Feeds For the Holidays food boxes.