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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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
A Raffle for the YMI Cultural Center
May 25 all-day
Online

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Raffle 1:
The winner and three guests will receive a private tour of the YMI Cultural Center, view its archives (which date back tot he 1800s), then have dinner in this remarkable place.
Raffle 2:
Win a dozen pieces of East Fork pottery in the glaze of your choice, including the ones they no longer sell.
Each raffle ticket costs $5.00 and you can but as many as you like. Enter now until May 27th an Noon.
Buy Tickets Here! 100% of your donations benefit Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center, one of the United States’ oldest Black cultural centers, promoting Black excellence through community engagement, advocacy, leadership development and economic justice.
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
A Raffle for the YMI Cultural Center
May 26 all-day
Online

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Raffle 1:
The winner and three guests will receive a private tour of the YMI Cultural Center, view its archives (which date back tot he 1800s), then have dinner in this remarkable place.
Raffle 2:
Win a dozen pieces of East Fork pottery in the glaze of your choice, including the ones they no longer sell.
Each raffle ticket costs $5.00 and you can but as many as you like. Enter now until May 27th an Noon.
Buy Tickets Here! 100% of your donations benefit Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center, one of the United States’ oldest Black cultural centers, promoting Black excellence through community engagement, advocacy, leadership development and economic justice.
Witty Wednesday Trivia
May 26 @ 6:30 pm
Sweeten Creek Brewing
Scoop: Witty Wednesday Trivia
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
May 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones Brewing

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
A Raffle for the YMI Cultural Center
May 27 all-day
Online

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Raffle 1:
The winner and three guests will receive a private tour of the YMI Cultural Center, view its archives (which date back tot he 1800s), then have dinner in this remarkable place.
Raffle 2:
Win a dozen pieces of East Fork pottery in the glaze of your choice, including the ones they no longer sell.
Each raffle ticket costs $5.00 and you can but as many as you like. Enter now until May 27th an Noon.
Buy Tickets Here! 100% of your donations benefit Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center, one of the United States’ oldest Black cultural centers, promoting Black excellence through community engagement, advocacy, leadership development and economic justice.
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Mind Your Plastic May Trivia Night!
May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online w/ GreenWorks

All month long, Asheville GreenWorks, the Plastic Reduction Task Force, and Going Plastic Free have worked to share plastic-related knowledge with you. Follow along on our Instagram @going_plasticfree and our Facebook @goingplasticfreeavl for daily facts about plastic and waste. If you don’t follow our social media, no worries! Check out our Mind Your Plastic May web page where we’ve shared articles and videos from Plastic Reduction Task Force Members.

 

On May 29th, test your plastic-related knowledge for a chance to win an amazing swag bag with prizes from WareEarth Breeze, and Asheville GreenWorks!

 

Prizes include:

Ware Avl: Stasher Bag, Market bag, Beeswax Wraps

EarthBreeze: Earth Breeze Eco Laundry Sheets

GreenWorks: Shampoo Bar, canvas Tote, reusable straw, produce bag, and a GreenWorks T-shirt

 

~ Thank you Ware & Earth Breeze for your donations towards our swag bag o’ prizes!!

Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Witty Wednesday Trivia
Jun 2 @ 6:30 pm
Sweeten Creek Brewing
Scoop: Witty Wednesday Trivia
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Jun 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones Brewing

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Witty Wednesday Trivia
Jun 9 @ 6:30 pm
Sweeten Creek Brewing
Scoop: Witty Wednesday Trivia
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Jun 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones Brewing

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.
Monday, June 14, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Jun 14 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Witty Wednesday Trivia
Jun 16 @ 6:30 pm
Sweeten Creek Brewing
Scoop: Witty Wednesday Trivia
Free: TRIVIA NIGHT
Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones Brewing

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.
Friday, June 18, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Jun 18 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Saturday, June 19, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Jun 19 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Sunday, June 20, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Jun 20 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Witty Wednesday Trivia
Jun 23 @ 6:30 pm
Sweeten Creek Brewing
Scoop: Witty Wednesday Trivia
Free: TRIVIA NIGHT
Jun 23 @ 7:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Jun 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones Brewing

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.
Friday, June 25, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Jun 25 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Saturday, June 26, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Jun 26 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Sunday, June 27, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Jun 27 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Witty Wednesday Trivia
Jun 30 @ 6:30 pm
Sweeten Creek Brewing
Scoop: Witty Wednesday Trivia
Free: TRIVIA NIGHT
Jun 30 @ 7:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Jun 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones Brewing

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.
Friday, July 2, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Jul 2 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Summer in the City Raffle
Jul 2 all-day
Online

The Summer in the City Raffle benefiting Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders (CRC for ED) is your chance to fit in one last summer fling and get into the Asheville groove! Whether you’re Asheville born and bred or new to the 828, you’re sure to enjoy this fun-filled, uniquely Asheville, August weekend!

The raffle winner will receive a quintessential Asheville summer getaway package, valued at $1,550, including:

  • 2 nights in Banjoe Vacations’ Downtown Asheville Condo – This beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is located right in downtown Asheville, walking distance to all downtown activities, and just a 10-minute drive to the River Arts District or Biltmore Village. (Downtown condo dates are August 27 and August 28, 2021. Alternate dates may be selected based on condo availability and must be arranged directly thru Banjoe Vacations. Alternate condo dates must be booked no later than August 15, 2021. See Terms and Conditions for full details.)

  • 2 tickets for the Eating Asheville “High Roller Tour” – Sit down at some of the most elegant, trendy, and acclaimed tables in our beloved foodie city, and sample an array of flavors, cuisines, and local produce. This tour features 6 restaurants, at least 3 drink pairings, and 2.5 hours of deliciousness.

  • 2 tickets to Zen Tubing (including cooler carrier) – Cool off with one of Asheville’s favorite summer activities – a day of lazy tubing down the river from one of two great locations.

  • 2 tickets for the LaZoom “Hey Asheville! City Comedy Tour” – Learn Asheville’s  history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure on this 90-minute guided comedy tour of historical Asheville.

  • $25 Gift Card to Taco Billy – There’s no better way to round out a day of tubing on the river than with tacos featuring local ingredients from one of Asheville’s favorite taco restaurants.

  • $25 Gift Card to Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar – Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, this combination used book store and wine bar is a beloved and uniquely Asheville experience.

  • $25 Gift Card to French Broad Chocolate Lounge or French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe – From delicious desserts to creative confections, you can add some extra sweetness to this sweet weekend trip at Asheville’s favorite chocolatier.

A limited number of raffle tickets will be available for purchase from July 2, 2021 through July 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. EDT on our specially created event website at https://rafflecreator.com/pages/40142/crc-for-eds-summer-in-the-city-raffle. The winner will be selected at random, announced on all CRC for ED social media platforms on July 30th at approximately 7:00 p.m. EDT, and will be notified directly by telephone, mail, and/or email. Please see full Terms & Conditions here: https://crcfored.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CRCforED-Summer-in-the-City-Raffle-Terms-Conditions.pdf.

Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders is the only nonprofit in NC providing education, resources, and support to individuals, families, and professionals concerned with disordered eating and recovery from eating disorders.

Your participation in the Summer in the City Raffle allows us to continue offering accessible eating disorder support services and education at a time when the need is greater than ever, while also  giving you the chance to win a last minute getaway!

Saturday, July 3, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Jul 3 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Summer in the City Raffle
Jul 3 all-day
Online

The Summer in the City Raffle benefiting Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders (CRC for ED) is your chance to fit in one last summer fling and get into the Asheville groove! Whether you’re Asheville born and bred or new to the 828, you’re sure to enjoy this fun-filled, uniquely Asheville, August weekend!

The raffle winner will receive a quintessential Asheville summer getaway package, valued at $1,550, including:

  • 2 nights in Banjoe Vacations’ Downtown Asheville Condo – This beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is located right in downtown Asheville, walking distance to all downtown activities, and just a 10-minute drive to the River Arts District or Biltmore Village. (Downtown condo dates are August 27 and August 28, 2021. Alternate dates may be selected based on condo availability and must be arranged directly thru Banjoe Vacations. Alternate condo dates must be booked no later than August 15, 2021. See Terms and Conditions for full details.)

  • 2 tickets for the Eating Asheville “High Roller Tour” – Sit down at some of the most elegant, trendy, and acclaimed tables in our beloved foodie city, and sample an array of flavors, cuisines, and local produce. This tour features 6 restaurants, at least 3 drink pairings, and 2.5 hours of deliciousness.

  • 2 tickets to Zen Tubing (including cooler carrier) – Cool off with one of Asheville’s favorite summer activities – a day of lazy tubing down the river from one of two great locations.

  • 2 tickets for the LaZoom “Hey Asheville! City Comedy Tour” – Learn Asheville’s  history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure on this 90-minute guided comedy tour of historical Asheville.

  • $25 Gift Card to Taco Billy – There’s no better way to round out a day of tubing on the river than with tacos featuring local ingredients from one of Asheville’s favorite taco restaurants.

  • $25 Gift Card to Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar – Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, this combination used book store and wine bar is a beloved and uniquely Asheville experience.

  • $25 Gift Card to French Broad Chocolate Lounge or French Broad Chocolate Factory & Cafe – From delicious desserts to creative confections, you can add some extra sweetness to this sweet weekend trip at Asheville’s favorite chocolatier.

A limited number of raffle tickets will be available for purchase from July 2, 2021 through July 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. EDT on our specially created event website at https://rafflecreator.com/pages/40142/crc-for-eds-summer-in-the-city-raffle. The winner will be selected at random, announced on all CRC for ED social media platforms on July 30th at approximately 7:00 p.m. EDT, and will be notified directly by telephone, mail, and/or email. Please see full Terms & Conditions here: https://crcfored.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CRCforED-Summer-in-the-City-Raffle-Terms-Conditions.pdf.

Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders is the only nonprofit in NC providing education, resources, and support to individuals, families, and professionals concerned with disordered eating and recovery from eating disorders.

Your participation in the Summer in the City Raffle allows us to continue offering accessible eating disorder support services and education at a time when the need is greater than ever, while also  giving you the chance to win a last minute getaway!