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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Thursday, October 21, 2021
Sunset Rooftop Comedy Shows in Downtown Asheville
Oct 21 all-day
Rabbit Rabbit

Slice of Life Comedy & Disclaimer Lounge present: Sunset Rooftop Standup Comedy by Local Professional Comics Thursday
October 21 & 28 at Rabbit Rabbit

Come grab dinner and a show at Rabbit Rabbit, in Downtown Asheville Outside Theatre Space:
**Great Craft Rabbit-themed cocktails available
**AVL Pizza truck on-site & AVL Pizza full menu available
**Rooftop-seating, depending on weather, where we go to an awesome space below
**Sanitized Headphones provided so you don’t miss a joke while getting your food & drinks, works anywhere around the venue and Asheville Pizza

Featuring: Premier Asheville Standup Comics
What: Weekly Outdoor & Rooftop*
Sunset Comedy Dinner Shows
When: : Thursdays October 21 & 28 7p (doors 6:30p)
Where: Rabbit Rabbit,
Downtown Asheville, 75 Coxe Ave
Cost: $12, Tickets at RabbitRabbitavl.com thru etix or also available at door (but it’s often sold out so come early)
More information or to inquire about performing, contact Michele Scheve at [email protected]
*Rooftop depends on weather, we have a great space under the roof too!

Salsa Night Thursday
Oct 21 @ 9:30 pm – Oct 22 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Saturday, October 23, 2021
We’re Locals – LIVE Multimedia Show!
Oct 23 @ 8:00 pm
Sly Grog Lounge

WE’RE LOCALS IS COMING TO ASHEVILLE!

We’re Locals is a unique live multimedia show where two bozos (Dan Vetrano and Aaron Nevins) do their best to blend in with the natives in a completely different town every seven days, culminating in one dazzling show at the end of the week.

Dan and Aaron comb your bars, businesses and peculiar classified ads to find the most fascinating people around, following strange paths to meet even stranger strangers, scouring your thrift shops for choice finds, and generally embarking on insane life-changing experiences that they’ll tell you all about.

In addition, We’re Locals aims to showcase the colorful and vibrant idiosyncrasies of each town, rounding up local bands, comedians and artists and shining a spotlight on the workers, craftspeople and small businesses that make each place unique.

Come on out to We’re Locals for one night only of charmingly idiotic powerpoint presentations, games, surprises, and weird Wifi names from your neighborhood. By the end of the week, you might even confuse Dan and Aaron for your neighbors.

Sunday, October 24, 2021
Mountain Makers Craft Market
Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Haywood Square Plaza

What: Mountain Makers Craft Market

When: Sunday October 24th, from 12p-4p

Where: Downtown Waynesville at Haywood Square (308 N. Haywood St)

Cost: FREE to attend!

Description: Mountain Makers Craft Market is a monthly indie art fair designed to cultivate community in Western NC. Located in Downtown Waynesville, we bring together 35+ artisans selling handmade and vintage goods that’ll make you smile! We encourage attendees to bring a canned food item for our October Food Drive benefiting MANNA Food Bank! Join us on the first Sunday of each month from 12p-4p at 308 N. Haywood Street, and visit MountainMakersMarket.com for details, special market themes, and vendor opportunities.

Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Aquanet: Goth Night
Oct 26 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Move On Up: Soul/R+B
Oct 27 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Thursday, October 28, 2021
Sunset Rooftop Comedy Shows in Downtown Asheville
Oct 28 all-day
Rabbit Rabbit

Slice of Life Comedy & Disclaimer Lounge present: Sunset Rooftop Standup Comedy by Local Professional Comics Thursday
October 21 & 28 at Rabbit Rabbit

Come grab dinner and a show at Rabbit Rabbit, in Downtown Asheville Outside Theatre Space:
**Great Craft Rabbit-themed cocktails available
**AVL Pizza truck on-site & AVL Pizza full menu available
**Rooftop-seating, depending on weather, where we go to an awesome space below
**Sanitized Headphones provided so you don’t miss a joke while getting your food & drinks, works anywhere around the venue and Asheville Pizza

Featuring: Premier Asheville Standup Comics
What: Weekly Outdoor & Rooftop*
Sunset Comedy Dinner Shows
When: : Thursdays October 21 & 28
7p (doors 6:30p)
Where: Rabbit Rabbit,
Downtown Asheville, 75 Coxe Ave
Cost: $12, Tickets at RabbitRabbitavl.com thru etix or also available at door (but it’s often sold out so come early)
More information or to inquire about performing, contact Michele Scheve at [email protected]
*Rooftop depends on weather, we have a great space under the roof too!

Halloween Rooftop Standup show in Downtown Asheville
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Come grab dinner and a show at Rabbit Rabbit, in Downtown Asheville Outside Theatre Space:
**Great Craft Rabbit-themed cocktails available
**AVL Pizza truck on-site & AVL Pizza full menu available
**Rooftop-seating, depending on weather, where we go to an awesome space below
**Sanitized Headphones provided so you don’t miss a joke while getting your food & drinks, works anywhere around the venue and Asheville Pizza
Featuring: Premier Asheville Standup Comics
What: Weekly Outdoor & Rooftop*
Sunset Comedy Dinner Shows
When: : Thursdays October 21 & 28
7p (doors 6:30p)
Where: Rabbit Rabbit,
Downtown Asheville, 75 Coxe Ave
Cost: $15, Tickets at RabbitRabbitavl.com thru etix or also available at door (but it’s often sold out so come early)
More information or to inquire about performing, contact Michele Scheve at [email protected]
*Rooftop depends on weather, we have a great space under the roof too! Dress in costume for prizes!

City Dance
Oct 28 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Salsa Night Thursday
Oct 28 @ 9:30 pm – Oct 29 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Saturday, October 30, 2021
HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL
Oct 30 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
various bars in Asheville

1 FREE DRINK
5+ VENUES
CRAZY AFTER PARTY

$1,000 COSTUME CONTEST

👻 LET’S GET SPOOKY! 👻

1 COMPLIMENTARY DRINK! 🩸🍹
CUSTOM BADGE AND LANYARD 🎃
EXCLUSIVE DRINK SPECIALS 🍻
FOOD SPECIALS AT SELECT LOCATIONS🍭🍔
WAVED COVER AT ALL VENUES 🧡
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS 📷
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO OUR CRAWL MAP 🗺️
$1,000 COSTUME CONTEST 💰

Masquerade Ball at The Melange Inn
Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Melange Inn

Join us for an enchanted evening of live music, drinks, dancing, good food & entertainment at the historic Melange Inn. When: Saturday, October 30th, 6 o’clock in the evening Attire: Formal + Masquerade Masks Tickets are $100 and include a welcome champagne cocktail hour, all non-alcoholic beverages & three course dinner.

Sunday, October 31, 2021
Zombie Disco
Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

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Dance as if you just risen from the dead. It’s Zombie Disco with KPopKakashi!

10pm to 2am NO COVER 21+

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Aquanet: Goth Night
Nov 2 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 3 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Move On Up: Soul/R+B
Nov 3 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 4 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Thursday, November 4, 2021
Insight Full: Group Speed Coaching
Nov 4 @ 5:30 pm
Asheville Masonic Temple

Join us for Speed Coaching featuring Certified Coaches Wanda Marie and Lesley King. They are both experienced in Business and Life Coaching. To learn more about them, visit CoachWandaMarie.com and LesleyKingEmpower.com. To learn more about the event, visit plrconnectevents.com

Salsa Night Thursday
Nov 4 @ 9:30 pm – Nov 5 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Saturday, November 6, 2021
Hip Hop Night: Vinyl Timetravelers
Nov 6 @ 10:00 pm – Nov 7 @ 5:00 pm
Asheville Beauty Academy

Hip Hop Turntablism party with DJs Kutzu & Chubby Knuckles & the Vinyl Time Travelers first Saturday of the month.
Every First Saturday 10pm to 2am
All events 21+
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Aquanet: Goth Night
Nov 9 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 10 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Move On Up: Soul/R+B
Nov 10 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 11 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Thursday, November 11, 2021
Sunset Rooftop Comedy Shows in Downtown Asheville
Nov 11 all-day
Rabbit Rabbit

Come grab dinner and a show at Rabbit Rabbit, in Downtown Asheville Outside Theatre Space:
**Great Craft Rabbit-themed cocktails available
**AVL Pizza truck on-site & AVL Pizza full menu available
**Rooftop-seating, depending on weather, where we go to an awesome space below
**Sanitized Headphones provided so you don’t miss a joke while getting your food & drinks, works anywhere around the venue and Asheville Pizza
Featuring: Premier Asheville Standup Comics
What: Weekly Outdoor & Rooftop*
Sunset Comedy Dinner Shows
When: : Thursdays October 21 & 28
7p (doors 6:30p)
Where: Rabbit Rabbit,
Downtown Asheville, 75 Coxe Ave
Cost: $15, Tickets at RabbitRabbitavl.com thru etix or also available at door (but it’s often sold out so come early)
More information or to inquire about performing, contact Michele Scheve at [email protected]
*Rooftop depends on weather, we have a great space under the roof too! Dress comfortably for the weather!

Salsa Night Thursday
Nov 11 @ 9:30 pm – Nov 12 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Friday, November 12, 2021
Warren Wilson Theatre presents “Appropriate”
Nov 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Kittredge Theatre, Warren Wilson College

Warren Wilson Theatre presents Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Appropriate. This family drama runs November 12, 13 at 7:30pm and 14 at 2:30pm at Kittredge Theatre on the Warren Wilson College campus.
Appropriate explores the story of a troubled family reunited by the death of the patriarch. While cleaning the plantation homestead of their late father, the Lafayette family is haunted by the ghosts of their past. Maintaining peace and selling the property is much harder when new arrivals and old memories seem to appear from thin air. The siblings must confront both their resentment towards each other and the disturbing artifacts found among their fathers things.

The content of the play has already caused controversy on the Warren Wilson College campus,; with some students attempting to discourage participation in the production. According to director Candace Taylor, Appropriate is intended to make you uncomfortable and was chosen for that reason to cause understanding and empathy, and very possibly, change. Personally, I think this campus is brave enough to face one small story of our (shared) American history.

The play has received a great deal of critical attention; The controversy and discomfort surrounding this production reveal the need for the authentic dialogue and conversations that Appropriate sparks, to that end, Warren Wilson Theatre will be hosting talkbacks with the actors after every performance. We invite you to come see this production and challenge yourself to think more deeply about the haunting consequences of our shared (and shameful) American history and the nature of family itself.

Appropriate explores adult themes.
All performances are open to the public.
For information: email [email protected] or follow us on Facebook, Warren Wilson Theatre-Crew.

Saturday, November 13, 2021
Warren Wilson Theatre presents “Appropriate”
Nov 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Kittredge Theatre, Warren Wilson College

Warren Wilson Theatre presents Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Appropriate. This family drama runs November 12, 13 at 7:30pm and 14 at 2:30pm at Kittredge Theatre on the Warren Wilson College campus.
Appropriate explores the story of a troubled family reunited by the death of the patriarch. While cleaning the plantation homestead of their late father, the Lafayette family is haunted by the ghosts of their past. Maintaining peace and selling the property is much harder when new arrivals and old memories seem to appear from thin air. The siblings must confront both their resentment towards each other and the disturbing artifacts found among their fathers things.

The content of the play has already caused controversy on the Warren Wilson College campus,; with some students attempting to discourage participation in the production. According to director Candace Taylor, Appropriate is intended to make you uncomfortable and was chosen for that reason to cause understanding and empathy, and very possibly, change. Personally, I think this campus is brave enough to face one small story of our (shared) American history.

The play has received a great deal of critical attention; The controversy and discomfort surrounding this production reveal the need for the authentic dialogue and conversations that Appropriate sparks, to that end, Warren Wilson Theatre will be hosting talkbacks with the actors after every performance. We invite you to come see this production and challenge yourself to think more deeply about the haunting consequences of our shared (and shameful) American history and the nature of family itself.

Appropriate explores adult themes.
All performances are open to the public.
For information: email [email protected] or follow us on Facebook, Warren Wilson Theatre-Crew.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Aquanet: Goth Night
Nov 16 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 17 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Move On Up: Soul/R+B
Nov 17 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 18 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

Thursday, November 18, 2021
Not Your Mamma’s Old-Time Radio Show
Nov 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Not Your Mama’s Old-Time Radio Comedy Show
with the most modern of Stand-Up Acts
Show: 7pm
Doors: 6:30pm
COVID POLICY: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test taken within 48 hours before the concert will be required for all guests. Self-administered rapid tests will not be accepted; tests must be lab-conducted.
Also per the Buncombe County Mask Mandate, masks must be worn at all times; they can be pulled down or removed briefly only when actively sipping your drink and then they must be replaced.
$18
Ages 18+
FULLY SEATED
Presented by Slice of Life Comedy and Buzz Radio Asheville enjoy a fun night of not so old-time style radio recordings with premier modern stand-up comics, straight from the 2021 streets of Asheville
Be the LIVE Studio Audience Laugh Track to this hilarious candle-lit seated event. Touches of old-style radio recordings, for example filled with parody commercials, musical stylings, and ridiculous, spontaneous interactions! Free popcorn & other light snacks are provided.
This will be a night you never forget —also because your laughter will be recorded for all-time as the stand-ups record LIVE comedy for Buzz Radio Asheville, our only “All Asheville, All the Time, Original-Content ” online station. [Comedy bits from the show will be played in a regular rotation along with Buzz’s stellar music line up]

Hosted by: Petey Smith McDowell of Disclaimer Comedy
Featuring Asheville Rock-Stars of Comedy:
Ryan Cox
Larry Po’folk williams
Cody Hughes
Katy Hudson
Becca Steinhoff
James Burks
James Harrod
James Hawley
And more comics & comedy! See Less

Salsa Night Thursday
Nov 18 @ 9:30 pm – Nov 19 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Beauty Academy

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.

Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

Friday, November 19, 2021
Fairy Hair Sparkles Fun
Nov 19 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Gold Dust Boutique

Get glammed up with Magical Fairy Hair at the Gold Dust Boutique!

You can wash, brush, comb, curl, flat iron, (up to 450°!), color, straighten, perm, blow it dry, get your haircut, etc.
Do whatever you normally do to your hair! Long lasting, super fun, non damaging to your hair, and affordable!

Covid precautions will be used.

Space is limited. Sign up now for your Fairy Hair Sparkles!
Sign up at FairyKimSparkles.com/calendar

Leonids Meteor Shower Experiance
Nov 19 @ 4:00 pm – Nov 20 @ 10:00 am
The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

Come feast your eyes on brilliant meteors as they burn up in the atmosphere high overhead, and just in time for Thanksgiving! Enjoy the crisp air as autumn comes to a close while you lay out under the internationally recognized dark skies at PARI. This event will be offering a look at the PARI facility, a hike up the hills for the breathtaking sunset view and history talk as well as plenty of space to stay the night and soak up the shooting stars; there will be big telescopes too!

This overnight package for two (2) includes Meteor Shower tickets, an evening under the stars and observing through our telescopes at our historic, mountaintop, Internationally certified Dark Sky Park, an overnight stay in one of our cabin quarters, a pre-packaged dinner on Friday and pre-packaged breakfast on Saturday. **Additional tickets can be added for a total of up to 6 people per room-choose additional adult after adding the cabin package.

This event is a rain or shine event! No refunds will be issued unless PARI cancels the event.

Preregistration is required