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.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
The BMC Audi Raffle is our single largest fundraiser for Student Scholarships, and makes it possible for hundreds of students to attend who otherwise could not!
Because of your patronage and the support of many, BMC can provide $1.4 million in financial assistance every year so our talented high school and college musicians can experience a life-transforming summer at Brevard Music Center!
Buy YOUR Audi Raffle Ticket online or at one of our upcoming concerts!
The winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model:
Any 2019 Audi from Audi Asheville with an MSRP up to $50,000!
The winner will be announced during BMC’s Season Finale concert on Sunday, August 4th. You do not have to be present to win!
The BMC Audi Raffle is our single largest fundraiser for Student Scholarships, and makes it possible for hundreds of students to attend who otherwise could not!
Because of your patronage and the support of many, BMC can provide $1.4 million in financial assistance every year so our talented high school and college musicians can experience a life-transforming summer at Brevard Music Center!
Buy YOUR Audi Raffle Ticket online or at one of our upcoming concerts!
The winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model:
Any 2019 Audi from Audi Asheville with an MSRP up to $50,000!
The winner will be announced during BMC’s Season Finale concert on Sunday, August 4th. You do not have to be present to win!
The BMC Audi Raffle is our single largest fundraiser for Student Scholarships, and makes it possible for hundreds of students to attend who otherwise could not!
Because of your patronage and the support of many, BMC can provide $1.4 million in financial assistance every year so our talented high school and college musicians can experience a life-transforming summer at Brevard Music Center!
Buy YOUR Audi Raffle Ticket online or at one of our upcoming concerts!
The winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model:
Any 2019 Audi from Audi Asheville with an MSRP up to $50,000!
The winner will be announced during BMC’s Season Finale concert on Sunday, August 4th. You do not have to be present to win!
The BMC Audi Raffle is our single largest fundraiser for Student Scholarships, and makes it possible for hundreds of students to attend who otherwise could not!
Because of your patronage and the support of many, BMC can provide $1.4 million in financial assistance every year so our talented high school and college musicians can experience a life-transforming summer at Brevard Music Center!
Buy YOUR Audi Raffle Ticket online or at one of our upcoming concerts!
The winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model:
Any 2019 Audi from Audi Asheville with an MSRP up to $50,000!
The winner will be announced during BMC’s Season Finale concert on Sunday, August 4th. You do not have to be present to win!
The BMC Audi Raffle is our single largest fundraiser for Student Scholarships, and makes it possible for hundreds of students to attend who otherwise could not!
Because of your patronage and the support of many, BMC can provide $1.4 million in financial assistance every year so our talented high school and college musicians can experience a life-transforming summer at Brevard Music Center!
Buy YOUR Audi Raffle Ticket online or at one of our upcoming concerts!
The winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model:
Any 2019 Audi from Audi Asheville with an MSRP up to $50,000!
The winner will be announced during BMC’s Season Finale concert on Sunday, August 4th. You do not have to be present to win!
The BMC Audi Raffle is our single largest fundraiser for Student Scholarships, and makes it possible for hundreds of students to attend who otherwise could not!
Because of your patronage and the support of many, BMC can provide $1.4 million in financial assistance every year so our talented high school and college musicians can experience a life-transforming summer at Brevard Music Center!
Buy YOUR Audi Raffle Ticket online or at one of our upcoming concerts!
The winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model:
Any 2019 Audi from Audi Asheville with an MSRP up to $50,000!
The winner will be announced during BMC’s Season Finale concert on Sunday, August 4th. You do not have to be present to win!
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RUN YOUR ASH OFF for Cultural Arts Education!
Your run (or walk) 100% supports LEAF Schools & Streets
Saturday, August 3rd @ 9am
Lace up your shoes for the LEAF ART DASH,
for an art filled family-friendly 5K in downtown Asheville.
Costumes Encouraged | Pets Welcome
Art Dash kicks off Saturday LEAF Downtown AVL festivities!
This 3.1 mi COURSE will travel through the city,
complete with live roaming Artists & interactive arts.
It feels like a LEAF Parade!
#RunYourAshOff
The BMC Audi Raffle is our single largest fundraiser for Student Scholarships, and makes it possible for hundreds of students to attend who otherwise could not!
Because of your patronage and the support of many, BMC can provide $1.4 million in financial assistance every year so our talented high school and college musicians can experience a life-transforming summer at Brevard Music Center!
Buy YOUR Audi Raffle Ticket online or at one of our upcoming concerts!
The winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model:
Any 2019 Audi from Audi Asheville with an MSRP up to $50,000!
The winner will be announced during BMC’s Season Finale concert on Sunday, August 4th. You do not have to be present to win!
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
Sign up for the bundle and take the ultimate challenge by combining 3 races in 3 days. Turn your competition into a destination race weekend and enjoy the amazing backdrop of the Hickory Nut Gorge, serving as both a place to compete and a fun summer getaway with views that will take your breath away!
We love where we live and we always want to give back to those that sacrifice everyday to make our community a better place to live. Many times local heroes get forgotten; this is our way of supporting them.
Over the past 13 years, the Lake Lure Olympiad has given back over $315,000 to area charities and service organizations
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
Back to school time is right around the corner (sorry kids), and Buncombe County wants to help make sure every student has everything they need.
When: July 15-Aug. 12
Where: Donation boxes will be located at:
- County HR, on the first floor of 200 College St.
- 60 Court Plaza, Sheriff’s Office on the 4th floor
- Buncombe County Detention Facility
- Jeff Hewitt’s Office at Leicester Crossing on New Leicester Hwy
Types of donations needed: backpacks, pencils, crayons, glue sticks, packs of Kleenex, paper, wireless notebooks, folders, money donations.
Thank you in advance for helping us provide much needed school supplies
Joining us for the Backstage Ball? Here’s a sneak peek of some of the auction items up for grabs on that night!
Host FRP favorite Nat Zegree at your house for supper during his next visit to Flat Rock – December 2019. Evening includes hilarity, frivolity and scintillating conversation.
Exclusive Event Only Opportunity! A chance to steal the spotlight at the Backstage Ball. Treat yourself or ambush a friend to make them squirm with delight. The winner will grace the stage to experience a personalized musical tribute, performed before a live audience, especially for them.
No audition necessary! Make your stage debut at the State Theatre of North Carolina with a cameo in one performance of FRP’s upcoming holiday extravaganza. Buy for yourself or give the opportunity as a gift and dazzle friends and family under the direction of Playhouse mastermind, Artistic Associate Matthew Glover.
Make your matinee an afternoon to remember with a private reception for 12 guests at the historic Lowndes house, just across from the Mainstage. This charming party includes tea, light lunch fare and live piano music by a talented Flat Rock Playhouse musician.
Enjoy a week-long stay for up to 8 people on gorgeous St. Maarten Island. This impeccable private home provides a sumptuous setting for sun, surf and serenity. (Airfare not included)
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
Join instructor Darleen Benson as she leads a 6-week series of chair yoga classes geared specifically towards seniors.
A yoga teacher with almost 40 years of experience, Darleen will lead the class in a beginner friendly routine designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance. Participants will learn natural body postures that fight pain and promote mobility.
This program is free and open to the public.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
Learn the fundamentals of Pilates, or for those who are already experienced, deepen your practice in this mixed level class. Pilates is a whole body workout where we find strength, stretch, and control. Alexis will target the level of class to who is there, so everyone is equally challenged. Pilates is for every BODY…no matter your age, gender, or physical ability.
Bring your own mat (a thick mat is better if you have one), a small towel, and a water bottle. The library has a few mats available to borrow.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
In person event cancelled. NOW ONLINE!!
All proceeds of ticket sales and auction item purchases stay in Henderson County to benefit our mentor programs. Help us continue to Defend the Potential of children in our community!
BBBS Online Auction
Fundraiser to Ignite Potential in our Youth
We’re asking A Taste of the Vineyard supporters to consider a donation this year or by placing a bid on the auction.
Due to the pandemic, the live event is canceled at Point Lookout Vineyards.
Meanwhile consider a financial gift or bid to win items such as vacation getaways, original art, collectibles and more all up for auction.
Bidding is open through early October and there’s an option to buy NOW.
Remember your dollars go to support our one-to-one mentoring programs.
Together, We Ignite Potential.
We gladly accept your donations too.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.
We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!
Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!
ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.