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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All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
Celebrate the joy and magic of the holiday season with an evening of live music, dance, and comedy that’s sure to become an annual tradition! This family-friendly, Broadway-style show features the finest performers from Asheville and Western North Carolina and special guest artists. Directed by musical theatre veteran and funnyman Mario Morin, and choreographed by former Radio City Rockette Lucinda Morin, this professional production presents Christmas favorites including Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, O Holy Night, Let it Snow, and Go Tell it On the Mountain. Relax, unplug, and take time to share the joy, laughter, and peace of the season with your friends, neighbors, and families at The Asheville Christmas Show! Discounts for military and groups of 10+. Kids age 2 and younger sitting on lap admitted free.
This fresh adaptation of the film is set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre, which is struggling to stay on the air one snowy winter’s night. The professional voice actors are unable to get to the studio, but the show must go on—and so a small but intrepid band of employees manages to create the story’s dozens of characters and scenes using just their voices and some everyday household items for sound effects.
https://www.facebook.com/events/334279477356360/?event_time_id=334279530689688
Mount St. Helen’s nuns are putting on a Christmas show which is an original ballet based on “The Nutcracker“. The show is filled with the traditional “nunsense humor” and one-liners that have made the Nunsense shows so popular.
All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
This fresh adaptation of the film is set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre, which is struggling to stay on the air one snowy winter’s night. The professional voice actors are unable to get to the studio, but the show must go on—and so a small but intrepid band of employees manages to create the story’s dozens of characters and scenes using just their voices and some everyday household items for sound effects.
https://www.facebook.com/events/334279477356360/?event_time_id=334279514023023
Celebrate the joy and magic of the holiday season with an evening of live music, dance, and comedy that’s sure to become an annual tradition! This family-friendly, Broadway-style show features the finest performers from Asheville and Western North Carolina and special guest artists. Directed by musical theatre veteran and funnyman Mario Morin, and choreographed by former Radio City Rockette Lucinda Morin, this professional production presents Christmas favorites including Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, O Holy Night, Let it Snow, and Go Tell it On the Mountain. Relax, unplug, and take time to share the joy, laughter, and peace of the season with your friends, neighbors, and families at The Asheville Christmas Show! Discounts for military and groups of 10+. Kids age 2 and younger sitting on lap admitted free.
This fresh adaptation of the film is set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre, which is struggling to stay on the air one snowy winter’s night. The professional voice actors are unable to get to the studio, but the show must go on—and so a small but intrepid band of employees manages to create the story’s dozens of characters and scenes using just their voices and some everyday household items for sound effects.
https://www.facebook.com/events/334279477356360/?event_time_id=334279517356356
Mount St. Helen’s nuns are putting on a Christmas show which is an original ballet based on “The Nutcracker“. The show is filled with the traditional “nunsense humor” and one-liners that have made the Nunsense shows so popular.
All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
This fresh adaptation of the film is set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre, which is struggling to stay on the air one snowy winter’s night. The professional voice actors are unable to get to the studio, but the show must go on—and so a small but intrepid band of employees manages to create the story’s dozens of characters and scenes using just their voices and some everyday household items for sound effects.
https://www.facebook.com/events/334279477356360/?event_time_id=334279500689691
Mount St. Helen’s nuns are putting on a Christmas show which is an original ballet based on “The Nutcracker“. The show is filled with the traditional “nunsense humor” and one-liners that have made the Nunsense shows so popular.
Japanese Traditional Music Instrument KOTO (箏)
The concert is Free.
Due to the limited of seats, first come first served.
Questions? : please message us or email to [email protected]
Performer : Naomi Mikami study and practice Koto over 20 years in Japan. Under the guidance of Mayumi Ono (小野真由美) who is the master of Miyagikai (宮城会) and president of Mionokai JAPAN (地唄箏曲美緒野会), she performed at several concerts which held by Mionokai JAPAN, including performing at the National Theatre of Japan in Tokyo. Also she joined concert tour at Saint Petersburg (2007), Shanghai (2010), Croatia and Slovenia (2015). In 2015, she was granted “Kaiden / 皆伝” (full mastership) from Miyagi Kai and she started to teach Koto as assistant teacher of Mionokai JAPAN.
https://www.facebook.com/events/513153435836895/
All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
Celebrate The Poe House’s Second Annual Repeal of Prohibition Party. In 1920, The US government passed the 18th Amendment, ‘The Volstead Act’, prohibiting the sale and consumption of ‘intoxicating liquors, wine & beer. Prohibition, as it was called, threw the United States into a dark & violent period with massive amounts of violence & corruption until the government REPEALED PROHIBTION, with the 21st amendment on December 5th, 1933. Please join us to celebrate this momentous anniversary. We will feature special ‘prohibition era cocktails’ and encourage each of you to dress like your favorite flapper, bootlegger or gangster– Just like you were living in 1933!
Live Music from the era will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Our Doors will open at 5 p.m. & the Party, Music & Dancing will start at 7. Make plans now for this Fun/Special Occasion!
https://www.facebook.com/events/307141949888617/
This fresh adaptation of the film is set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre, which is struggling to stay on the air one snowy winter’s night. The professional voice actors are unable to get to the studio, but the show must go on—and so a small but intrepid band of employees manages to create the story’s dozens of characters and scenes using just their voices and some everyday household items for sound effects.
https://www.facebook.com/events/334279477356360/?event_time_id=334279520689689
All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.
Showtimes are Thursdays at 3:00PM, Fridays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, Saturdays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.
125 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792
One stop holiday shopping featuring over 15 local artists and small business owners. Food samples provided by the Creperie & Cafe
This fresh adaptation of the film is set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre, which is struggling to stay on the air one snowy winter’s night. The professional voice actors are unable to get to the studio, but the show must go on—and so a small but intrepid band of employees manages to create the story’s dozens of characters and scenes using just their voices and some everyday household items for sound effects.
https://www.facebook.com/events/334279477356360/?event_time_id=334279524023022
All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.
Showtimes are Thursdays at 3:00PM, Fridays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, Saturdays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.
125 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792
This event is the full trifecta! Come pamper yourself, knock out some holiday shopping, and support local causes in the process!
* $1/minute charity foot soaks, massages & mini facials
* Free add-on to nail treatment (paraffin wax or charcoal clay)
* Wine and snacks
* 10-15% off retail all day long
* Enter to win a 30 or 60 minute treatment (100% proceeds go to local non-profit of choice)
* Get your holiday gift cards and gift baskets!
This event is in presented in support of two local charities, REACH of Haywood and Haywood Waterways, who will receive 100% of profits from the $1/min treatments, and 10% of profits from sales all day.
Please RSVP by December 4. For more information, contact [email protected].
https://www.facebook.com/events/265262127523238/
This fresh adaptation of the film is set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre, which is struggling to stay on the air one snowy winter’s night. The professional voice actors are unable to get to the studio, but the show must go on—and so a small but intrepid band of employees manages to create the story’s dozens of characters and scenes using just their voices and some everyday household items for sound effects.
https://www.facebook.com/events/334279477356360/?event_time_id=334279494023025
Mount St. Helen’s nuns are putting on a Christmas show which is an original ballet based on “The Nutcracker“. The show is filled with the traditional “nunsense humor” and one-liners that have made the Nunsense shows so popular.
All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
December on Depot – Depot Street- various locations
Studios all along Depot Street will be open for extended evening hours during this day-long annual holiday event. Visitors can meet the artists, see demonstrations, sample holiday snacks and beverages and find a perfect one-of-a-kind artistic gift. Participating studios include: Trackside Studios, Daniel McClendon LIFT Studios, Studio A & Holly de Saillan Clay & Collage at Pink Dog Creative, and EcoDepot Marketplace.
Trackside Studios – 375 Depot St – 5pm-7pm
Artists Reception: Nobody knows toys like grandmas. Three artists, grandmothers all, will show paintings of toys they have gifted to children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and children of friends at Trackside Studios.
NorthLight Studios – 357 Depot Street – 10am – 5pm
The artists at NorthLight Studios share creativity with you through their talents: landscape, streetscape, impressionist, abstract, still life and figurative paintings, animal art, functional furniture and home accessories. In celebration of the true meaning of the season, each of the artists are donating a percentage of sales to Homeward Bound of WNC.
362 Depot – 362 Depot St. – 2pm-5pm
Cindy Lou Chenard will be demonstrating her unique process – “Art Des Couches De Bois” Dimensional Landscapes. Also, see Jenny Ellis and her “Artful Chairs”, “Hanji Lamps” by Pamella O’Connor, Karen Noel’s watercolors, and more art! Join us for wine and light appetizers.
St. Claire Art – Pink Dog Creative – 344 Depot St. – 10am- 5pm
All day – Artist will be demonstrating various stages of his multi-layer technique called “dialuminism,” creating backlit oil paintings by capturing reflected light.
Studio A – Pink Dog Creative – 344 Depot St. Suite 100 – 12pm-7pm
Pysanky demos from 12-4, Studio A/Holly de Saillan Clay + Collage
Holiday party with refreshments and giveaways from 4-7pm
Eco Depot – 408 Depot St. – 11am-7pm
Holiday Cheer at it’s finest – food, wine, song, specials! Come meet the artists while you do your holiday shopping!
Mark Bettis Studios – 123 Roberts St. – 10am-5pm
Winter White Holiday Show and MarketPlace with guest artist.
Phil Mechanic Studios – 109 Roberts St. – 9am-7pm
Live music by Jimmy Paneda, Stained-glass weaving by the World’s Best Tape Artist, Stephen Lange. Painting with palette knives by Frederic Payet, cold wax and pastel art by Deanna Chillian, just to name a few!
Philip DeAngelo Studios – 115 Roberts St. – 10am – 4pm
Tanya Franklin will be demonstrating her stained glass technique of creating beautiful landscapes and Christmas trees.
Asheville artist Philip DeAngelo is celebrating 10 years in the Wedge Building of Asheville‘s historic River Arts District. Come celebrate with us on Second Saturday, December 8th from 4:00 – 6:30 pm!
Curve Studios – 9 Riverside Dr – 11am-4pm
Holiday Shopping at Curve! A festive shopping experience. Cassie Butcher will be making some special ‘soulmates’ for the event. We will have jewelry, ceramics, clothes and photographs! Come and see the makers making.
Wedge Studios – 111-129 Roberts St – 10am-6pm
Wedge Studios hosts Artisan Holiday Pop-up Marketplace, guest artists include Jewelry maker, Renee Gaudet Designs. Also spoon maker, Aaron Iaquinto, Many more guest artists hosted throughout Wedge Studios
Joyce Thornburg in Studio 2B2 will be hosting guest artist Samantha Rae, abstract and figurative artist from 1- AM to 5 PM.
North Carolina Glass Center – 140 C Roberts St – 10am-6pm
Come shop with us for this holiday season, we have various workshops, gift certificates, and handmade objects by 30 great artists!
Odyssey Co-op Gallery and Studio – 238 Clingman Ave. – 11am – 5pm
Featured artists Dyann Myers and Vivian Saich will be doing live demos along with live music and refreshments.
RAD South-Riverview Station and The Foundation – 191 Lyman St./Foundy St. – 10-7pm
Holiday Market involving over 80 Artists exhibiting original artwork. Including a scavenger hunt with prizes.
In studio painting demos of Asheville landscapes by Peter Roux at Studio #249, 2-8pm. Wine & snacks all day, and holiday discounts of up to 20% on all original artwork.
RAD South Holiday Market! South Entrance, Catherine Heaton, Upstairs Open Studio #213- Drawings & Paintings
Special edition artwork created for December Second Saturday Holiday Market. Still life botanical image by Karen Maugans Gallery and plant dyed, block printed silk scarf by Barbara Zaretsky.
310 Art – 191 Lyman St. at Riverview Station – 10am – 8pm
Come to a Festive Holiday Evening Arts Event. Lots of art, Demos, Refreshments and Libations, Scavenger hunt with prizes, and more. Get original one of a kind handcrafted gifts for that special person!!
Jonas Gerard – 191 Lyman St. – 2pm
Experience the energy of a Painting Performance as Abstract Expressionist artist Jonas Gerard paints to loud, rhythmic world music, allowing his subconscious to guide him to create art filled with light, color and warmth.
Hatchery Studios – 1 Roberts St. – 10am – 8pm
Studio Open House & print raffle at Irene Flores Studio!
Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.
Showtimes are Thursdays at 3:00PM, Fridays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, Saturdays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.
125 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792
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/
This fresh adaptation of the film is set in the fictional studio of WVL Radio Theatre, which is struggling to stay on the air one snowy winter’s night. The professional voice actors are unable to get to the studio, but the show must go on—and so a small but intrepid band of employees manages to create the story’s dozens of characters and scenes using just their voices and some everyday household items for sound effects.
https://www.facebook.com/events/334279477356360/?event_time_id=334279507356357