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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Monday, February 21, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 21 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 22 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 23 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

Thursday, February 24, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 24 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

Friday, February 25, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 25 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

Saturday, February 26, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 26 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

Mardi Gras + King Cake 10W-40 Release
Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing
  • Enjoy the new beer brewed with coffee, chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon + pecans and celebrate the Carnival season with live music.
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 27 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

Monday, February 28, 2022
Go On A Blind Date With a Book at the Library This February
Feb 28 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Buncombe County Public Libraries is playing matchmaker in February as Blind Date with a Book returns. The blind date books are easy to spot; they’ll be the ones with the paper-wrapped book covers. Check one out and take it home. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover, and you might fall in love with a new author, genre, or series you hadn’t tried before.

The Fairview, Swannanoa, Pack, Black Mountain, Leicester, and North Asheville Libraries will be happy to set you up on your blind date anytime in February.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
King Cake Ice Cream
Mar 1 all-day
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The Hop Handcrafted Ice Cream logo

Ashley has a new and improved recipe for this flavor, which she has described as a cross between cinnamon roll and cheesecake with little swirls of color. It is made with bits of her from-scratch king cake and each pint includes a “baby”

Thursday, March 3, 2022
MountainFilm On Tour – Asheville & Salisbury
Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:55 pm
Virtual

Muddy Sneakers is proud to host Asheville and Salisbury’s only screening of Mountainfilm on Tour this March! Join us virtually from Thursday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 6th for a fantastic weekend of community and film as we celebrate our shared passion for the outdoors. As this event is virtual, viewing the films is entirely at your leisure! Once you register for your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email with the show link. The event will go live at 9:00am ET March 3rd, and end at 11:55pm ET March 6th.

This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and our desire to raise awareness of our work in the communities we serve, we’re giving tickets away for free! We only ask for a meaningful donation to support Muddy Sneakers’ mission and work. To learn more about Muddy Sneakers, visit www.muddysneakers.org

Friday, March 4, 2022
MountainFilm On Tour – Asheville & Salisbury
Mar 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:55 pm
Virtual

Muddy Sneakers is proud to host Asheville and Salisbury’s only screening of Mountainfilm on Tour this March! Join us virtually from Thursday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 6th for a fantastic weekend of community and film as we celebrate our shared passion for the outdoors. As this event is virtual, viewing the films is entirely at your leisure! Once you register for your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email with the show link. The event will go live at 9:00am ET March 3rd, and end at 11:55pm ET March 6th.

This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and our desire to raise awareness of our work in the communities we serve, we’re giving tickets away for free! We only ask for a meaningful donation to support Muddy Sneakers’ mission and work. To learn more about Muddy Sneakers, visit www.muddysneakers.org

Saturday, March 5, 2022
MakeHER Market
Mar 5 all-day
Reynolds Village

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2022
with
The MakeHER Market at Reynolds Village

The MakeHER Market returns on Saturday, March 5th in celebration of International Women’s Day in a new location at Reynolds Village in North Asheville.

The debut event was held in 2019 as a way to highlight and create connections between the talented community of Asheville female entrepreneurs. International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated worldwide in early March to honor the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Among its missions, IWD 2022 strives to “imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.”

The 2022 MakeHER Market will raise money for HelpMate and feature 20 female, independent creatives, makers and designers and their unique, hand crafted goods. Fair Trade coffee, jewelry and home décor as well as locally made art, accessories and botanicals will be available to purchase. Created and organized by Fair Trade companies Incite Coffee Co. and Maadili Collective, as well as Hello, Gorgeous! Professional Bra Fitting & More, all women-owned, local Asheville companies. In addition to shopping for local vendor goods, guests can donate to the Hello Gorgeous! Bra Drive for HelpMate, a year-round program to provide courageous survivors with bra fittings and gently loved, cleaned, and curated bras. The MakeHER Market event aims to honor the empowerment and enterprising ventures of diverse women locally and abroad.

All participating vendors will be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and the event will follow the Buncombe County mandates for Covid protocols for all guests.

Event hours are 11am to 5pm, admission is free and families are welcome.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeHERmarket

WHAT: The MakeHER Market
WHERE: 61 North Merrimon Avenue, Suite 107, North Asheville
WHEN: Saturday, March 5th, 11-5pm. Rain or shine.

#IWD2022 #BreaktheBias

WHITE HORSE LIVE: New Year’s Eve with The Riccardis
Mar 5 @ 12:00 am – 12:00 pm
White Horse Black Mountain
WHITE HORSE LIVE: New Year's Eve with The Riccardis

With over 65 million views on social media, Sandy and Richard Riccardi have been snarkastically encouraging the nation in song and satire the last several years, and look forward to making you laugh and hope again! Join us for a celebration of a new year.

Sandy and Richard Riccardi have been taking on the political world with their patented blend of comedy cabaret and socio-relevant lyrics since their first viral video, “Hockey Mama For Obama” back in the simpler times of 2008. They have continued to entertain over 60 million viewers with hits like “Tiki Torch Nazis,” “The Boy From Mar-a-Lago,” and most recently Sandy was featured on the Roy Zimmerman mega-hit “The Liar Tweets Tonight.”

Join us as we welcome Sandy and Richard back to White Horse for a special New Year’s Eve performance to guarantee laughter as pandemic-monium stretches into another year.

MountainFilm On Tour – Asheville & Salisbury
Mar 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:55 pm
Virtual

Muddy Sneakers is proud to host Asheville and Salisbury’s only screening of Mountainfilm on Tour this March! Join us virtually from Thursday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 6th for a fantastic weekend of community and film as we celebrate our shared passion for the outdoors. As this event is virtual, viewing the films is entirely at your leisure! Once you register for your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email with the show link. The event will go live at 9:00am ET March 3rd, and end at 11:55pm ET March 6th.

This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and our desire to raise awareness of our work in the communities we serve, we’re giving tickets away for free! We only ask for a meaningful donation to support Muddy Sneakers’ mission and work. To learn more about Muddy Sneakers, visit www.muddysneakers.org

Sunday, March 6, 2022
MountainFilm On Tour – Asheville & Salisbury
Mar 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:55 pm
Virtual

Muddy Sneakers is proud to host Asheville and Salisbury’s only screening of Mountainfilm on Tour this March! Join us virtually from Thursday, March 3rd to Sunday, March 6th for a fantastic weekend of community and film as we celebrate our shared passion for the outdoors. As this event is virtual, viewing the films is entirely at your leisure! Once you register for your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email with the show link. The event will go live at 9:00am ET March 3rd, and end at 11:55pm ET March 6th.

This year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and our desire to raise awareness of our work in the communities we serve, we’re giving tickets away for free! We only ask for a meaningful donation to support Muddy Sneakers’ mission and work. To learn more about Muddy Sneakers, visit www.muddysneakers.org

Thursday, March 10, 2022
Break the Silence: Speaker Series (Hybrid Event)
Mar 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Ferguson Auditorium - AB Tech

Join us for an evening with Cyntoia Brown Long for our hybrid Break the Silence Speaker Series. (Espanol abajo)
About this event

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For the Break the Silence Speaker Series, Our VOICE hosts brave trailblazers each year who share their stories about healing from sexual violence or human trafficking. This year, our speaker is Cyntoia Brown Long, a survivor of human trafficking who is raising awareness about this growing public health problem and how prevention requires both community education and individualized support.

For fully vaccinated individuals, this event will take place in-person and wearing a mask is required. For in-person tickets, the event organizer is requiring proof of vaccination.

For individuals who are unvaccinated, unwilling to wear a mask, or not interested in attending an in-person, this event will be streamed live.

A Zoom link will be provided to all ticket holders on the morning of the event to the email address you provided for this purchase.

Spanish language translation and ASL will be provided for the virtual streaming event.

No-cost equity tickets are also available at check-out.

A huge THANK YOU to our presenting sponsor, Quility
Para la serie de oradores Break the Silence, Our VOICE invita cada año a valientes pioneros que comparten sus historias sobre la curación de la violencia sexual o la trata de personas. Este año, nuestra oradora es Cyntoia Brown Long, una sobreviviente de la trata de personas que está creando conciencia sobre este creciente problema de salud pública y cómo la prevención requiere tanto la educación de la comunidad como el apoyo individualizado.

Este evento en persona se llevará a cabo para personas completamente vacunadas y se requiere el uso de una máscara. Para las entradas en persona, el organizador del evento requiere una prueba de la vacunación.

Para las personas que no estén vacunadas, que no quieran usar una máscara o que no estén interesadas en asistir a un evento en persona, este evento se transmitirá en vivo.

Se proporcionará un enlace de Zoom a todos los poseedores de entradas en la mañana del evento a la dirección de correo electrónico que proporcionó para esta compra.

Se proporcionará traducción al español y ASL para el evento de transmisión virtual.

También hay disponibles entradas sin coste para la equidad en el momento de la compra.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Be a Social Leprechaun – Partnership event at Mojo Coworking
Mar 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mojo Coworking Asheville
Be a Social Leprechaun - Partnership event at Mojo Coworking

Get your green on! This will be a fun partnership social event at Mojo Coworking’s fabulous event space. Mojo is Asheville’s original coworking space and they have recently moved to beautiful new digs on Broadway St.

Event beverages will be sponsored by Hi-Wire Brewing, which happened to be incubated once upon a time at Mojo. HUGE thanks to Hi-Wire for sharing their super suds.

Mojo has an impressive event space on the first floor below their office on the corner of Broadway and Woodfin streets.

Friday, March 18, 2022
The Vagina Monologues – Benefit Performance for Helpmate
Mar 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Orange Peel

One night only, local actors and advocates will be on stage sharing real stories from real women. You will laugh and maybe cry, always entertaining. This show is for everyone who has a women in their life they care about. All proceeds benefit Helpmate, Buncombe Counties Domestic Violence Support Agency.

Asheville for Peace, Asheville for Ukraine Benefit Concert
Mar 18 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Asheville for Peace, Asheville for Ukraine Benefit Concert

The Grey Eagle and Andrew Scotchie present a benefit show to raise funds for those in need in the war-torn Ukraine. All ages, 8pm show.

Perhaps one of Asheville’s greatest gifts to the world is its eclectic music community and the compassion of its members. Local artist Andrew Scotchie and The Grey Eagle have teamed up to create a night of music that advocates for peace and relief for those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Proceeds from the show will help the Ukraine Red Cross, UNICEF, and International Medical Corps as they actively support people within Ukraine and refugees fleeing the war-torn nation.

Featuring performances from: Andrew Scotchie & Logan Fritz, Travers Brothers, Lo Wolk, Hunter Begley, Ashley Heath, Rhoda Weaver, Los Gatos Acoustic, Dave Desmelik, Ian Harrod, Alex Bradley, JP Furnas, and many more!

What organization(s) the door donations will benefit: Ukraine Red Cross, Unicef, and International Medical Corps

CLICK HERE for 22 ways to help Ukraine (via Global Citizen)

 

Saturday, March 19, 2022
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
Mar 19 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Downtown Weaverville

Join us in Downtown Weaverville from 2pm – 7pm for food, drink, and fun in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day! The Block Party will occupy sections of Florida Avenue and Merchant’s Alley. The party will feature food vendors, a costume contest, Irish inspired beer and cocktails, music, a raffle, and more.

25th Anniversary Party at the Mansion
Mar 19 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Green Man Brewery

Green Man’s 25th Anniversary Celebration! Music Festival on St. Patrick’s day and throughout the weekend. Thursday focuses on Dirty Jack’s, Green Man’s original location; featuring the bands Supper Club, Father Son Picnic, Jeb Rogers Band, and Skunk Ruckus all inside our original taproom! Friday will have a smaller street festival feel with two local DJ’s at the Green Mansion, featuring Dj Meow Meow and DJ lyric. Saturday is the big street festival blow out! Featuring the bands Patrick Dodd, Red Clay Revival, and Empire Strikes Brass. Every day is totally free to attend and focuses on supporting the Asheville community through the WNC Bridge Foundation along with other local vendors, food trucks, and community organizations.

Screaming J’s Spring Equinox Boogie
Mar 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
One World Brewing West

This lovely lil’ hint 🌱🌞 🐛of Spring is finally upon us.. 🌼 what does that call for, you may ask yo’self?? ✨🍀💓🍀💫 it’s high time we all get lucky & get together 👒to BooGie til’ we drop🤩 so bring your smile & maybe some good friends, too🔥 🎹🎶 cuz we can’t hardly wait to celebrate life again with YOU’s‼️(if you grab some tixs in advance you save $12 in advance/$15 at the door) 🙌

Sunday, March 20, 2022
St. Patty’s Day Charcuterie Workshop hosted by Asheville Charcuterie Co.
Mar 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Catawba Brewing Biltmore Village

St. Patty's Day Charcuterie Workshop hosted by Asheville Charcuterie Co.

That’s right! Catawba has partnered up with AVL Charcuterie Co. for a Charcuterie Board Making Class! Grab a beer and head to the private back room where you’ll learn how to make a charcuterie board with Lindsey from AVL Charcuterie Co.

Asheville Charcuterie Co. will take you through the process step by step on how to make a gorgeous board to impress your family and friends. Eat your board after the class or take it home to share!

Tickets are $55 per person and each individual will receive their own board.

Sunday, April 3, 2022
3rd Annual Lenten Arts Series Featuring Asheville’s The Magnetic Theatre
Apr 3 @ 4:00 pm
All Souls Cathedral

Our final event on April 3 will showcase a unique theatrical experience with Asheville’s The Magnetic Theatre. The Magnetic Theatre seeks to connect Asheville audiences to original, artist-driven theatre. They support emerging local playwrights and produce exciting work that has not been seen in this region.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Lenten Arts Series sponsored by All Souls Cathedral Arts Commission.  All events will be held live in the sanctuary and live streamed via Facebook, YouTube, and our website beginning at 4 p.m. There is no admission fee, but donations are encouraged with all proceeds given to the artists. The series is sponsored by The Cathedral Arts Commission

3rd Annual Lenten Arts Series Featuring Asheville’s The Magnetic Theatre

No More Waiting Addresses Worker Struggles The Cathedral of All Souls hosts The Magnetic Theatre’s newest original work

No More Waiting is inspired by the struggles currently affecting our country’s workers, and created by the ensemble under the direction of Dakota Mann. The show features original vignettes devised and performed by Bill Chameides, Will Commerford, Christine Hellman, Dakota Mann, Daniel Sandoval, Kai Strange, Laura Walton, and Hannah Williams.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Virtual Earth Day: A Panel Discussion on Solar Panels
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am
zoom


Learn about renewable energy and recycling at two virtual events with the Fairview Library.

 

Buncombe County’s Sustainability Officer, Jeremiah LeRoy, Doug Ager of Sugar Hollow Solar, Senator Julie Mayfield, and Director of GreenBuilt Alliance Sam Raurk will be joining us for an informative and interactive discussion on solar panels.

Learn about the library’s solar panel project as well as other interesting topics like how solar panels work, the policies that affect them, energy legislation passed at the state level, and affordable solar opportunities for BIPOC homeowners in Buncombe County. You will also have the opportunity to get your own questions answered. This program is free and everyone is invited.

To sign up for this event, visit the library calendar, or call the Fairview Library at 828-250-6484.

Saturday, April 9, 2022
2022 Egg-A-Palooza
Apr 9 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Breedloves Deli

Breedloves bunny

Time Slots: 11am – 1pm – 3pm

• Donut Decorating
• Egg Decorating
• Easter Basket Craft
• Flower Pot Craft with Plant
• Peeps Milkshake Treat
• Easter Themed Finger Foods
• Easter Bunny Available for Photos!

$35.00 per ticket
(Includes entry for 1 child & up to 2 adults)
Reservations required. Buy your tickets now!
Be sure to print and save your receipt, it will serve as your ticket.

Friday, April 15, 2022
The Bunny Hopper Express Easter Train
Apr 15 @ 10:30 am
Bryson City Depot

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad welcomes back The Bunny Hopper Express Easter Train April 15 & 16! This 4 and half-hour round trip special event train departs the historic Bryson City Depot at 10:30 am and will travel along the Nantahala Gorge River to our picturesque layover destination, for Easter-themed activities and Egg Hunt.

Passengers will be on the lookout for those train-hopping bunnies who have snuck on to take a free ride! Festivities include an Easter egg hunt with prizes, a give-away bag with activities to enjoy during the train ride, and a yummy Easter treat for our junior railroaders to enjoy at the layover. There will also be plenty of opportunities for pictures with our bunny hoppers, so do not forget your camera!

Saturday, April 16, 2022
The Bunny Hopper Express Easter Train
Apr 16 @ 10:30 am
Bryson City Depot

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad welcomes back The Bunny Hopper Express Easter Train April 15 & 16! This 4 and half-hour round trip special event train departs the historic Bryson City Depot at 10:30 am and will travel along the Nantahala Gorge River to our picturesque layover destination, for Easter-themed activities and Egg Hunt.

Passengers will be on the lookout for those train-hopping bunnies who have snuck on to take a free ride! Festivities include an Easter egg hunt with prizes, a give-away bag with activities to enjoy during the train ride, and a yummy Easter treat for our junior railroaders to enjoy at the layover. There will also be plenty of opportunities for pictures with our bunny hoppers, so do not forget your camera!

Sunday, April 17, 2022
66th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
Apr 17 @ 6:30 am – 7:00 am
Chimney Rock State Park

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Celebrate the glory of Easter with song, scripture and spiritual music as a spectacular sunrise ascends over Lake Lure. Chimney Rock’s nondenominational Easter Sunrise Service has become a legendary event in western North Carolina. The event is free but reservations are required.