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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Sunday, March 28, 2021
Grab Brunch at River’s End
Mar 28 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
River’s End Restaurant

River's End Restaurant exterior

River’s End Restaurant is an iconic spot for locals and visitors to Bryson City. Enjoy spectacular views of the gorge, with paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Stop in for year-round lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch during the summer season, and choose from a wide range of appetizing entrees, burgers, salads, pizza, and sandwiches. Hang out for a while and enjoy a large selection of signature cocktails, wine, and beer, including local favorites.

In River’s End Restaurant, every seat has a view of the river! Enjoy music by the river and views of paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Join our waitlist online to reserve a table or order online and grab your meal to go, for a sunny lunch right by the river!

Bluegrass Brunch
Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch is every Sunday! Our menu kicks off at 12Noon with live tunes by Supper Break from 1-3pm. Try our $6 Bloody Mary or Mimosa, or grab a $15 Bottles of Champagne & OJ! Try one of our tasty brunch specials or order from our artisanal sandwich menu. Sláinte Y’all!

JAZZ BRUNCH Free · One World West
Mar 28 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
One World West Brewing

JAZZ BRUNCH @ ONE WORLD WEST
EVERY SUNDAY FROM 1:30-4PM
FIRST SET BY THE HOUSE BAND & SECOND SET IS A JAZZ JAM
WEEKLY BRUNCH MENU FROM UMAMI MAMI
Archetype Sunday Sessions
Mar 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Archetype Brewing - West Asheville

Sunday Sessions are BACK…and it’s LIVE on Haywood again!
We’ll make announcements each week about the upcoming artist, so stay tuned!

Jason Daniello
Blessed Food Truck

Courtyard neighbor, Pizza Mind is open on Sundays and is always welcome in the taproom. Gan Shan West is closed on Sundays.

Food Truck Sundays
Mar 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Archetype Brewing

In conjunction with Sunday Sessions Live (and virtual) music: Food Truck Sundays will bring a new or rotating “staff favorite” cuisine each week to the Beechams Curve offerings.
Gan Shan West, our main culinary provider 6 days a week, is closed on Sundays. Enjoy the convenience, delicious variety and the music – all in one Sunday Funday stop!

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Early TUESDAY Jam ft. The Trilateral Omission LIVE
Mar 30 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Originally hosted at the legendary Tressa’s, the Early Tuesday Jam has a new home at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall in Downtown, Asheville.
Early Tuesday Jam at The One Stop features a 4-piece House Band, called The Trilateral Omission.
Every Early Tuesday Jam is LIVE and always different!
We do what we can to allow for as much diversity in song selection/style/genre to reflect a cross-section of the Asheville music scene and our world at large.
See you this Tuesday and next Tuesday
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Guitarist DJ Williams (Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe) Shots Fired Live Outdoor
Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm
One World Brewing- West Asheville

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe guitarist, DJ Williams, brings Shots Fired — his notorious Denver funk party — to North Carolina for the first time for one-night-only in Asheville.

 

With Shots Fired, Williams has assembled an all-star roster of the nation’s leading funk, rock, and jam musicians, including — on any given night — members of Dave Matthews Band, Slightly Stoopid, Trey Anastasio Band, Lyrics Born, Soulive, New Mastersounds, Big Gigantic, Greyboy Allstars, and many others, switching the starting lineup around every time so as to ensure that every Shots Fired show is a one-of-a-kind event that you miss if you blink twice.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday Kid’s Night! Chick-fil-A Asheville Mall
Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chick-fil-A Asheville Mall

Join us EVERY Wednesday night for Kid’s Night! Children receive a free four-count kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal. See you on Wednesdays!

Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Mar 31 @ 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, April 1, 2021
Open Mic w/ The Lads AVL
Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sweeten Creek Brewing

Stop in and join us for an evening of fun! Bring your instrument, your voice, and a mic.

We have the beer covered.

Thursdays, 6-8 pm, weather permitting.

PATIO SHOW: PYLETRIBE at The Grey Eagle
Apr 1 @ 7:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

PYLETRIBE, featuring Artimus and Chris Pyle, play the patio stage on 4/1! A limited number of reserved seating tickets are available now!
– 6:00PM DOORS / 7:00PM SHOW
– ALL AGES
– SOCIALLY DISTANCED, RESERVED SEATING
– MASKS REQUIRED
PYLETRIBE
Combining the iconic talents of legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle, and the infectious vocal and guitar licks of son Chris Pyle, PYLETRIBE pushes the creative boundaries with their percussion influenced style dubbed “southern fried tribal boogie.”
Pyletribe’s music is featured in Artimus Pyle’s new movie, “Street Survivors,” the true story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane crash, which debuted February 18, 2020. Along with guitarist Josh Chassner and bassist Matt Pike, PYLETRIBE has quickly established their live shows as a ‘must see’ for fans of all ages.
Friday, April 2, 2021
Last Chance for Discounted LEAF Retreat Tickets
Apr 2 all-day
Online w/ LEAF

Spring is here and we are all in need of a ReTreat! Vaccinations are rolling out, kids are going back to school, and now seems like the perfect time for some reprieve before the Summer comes into full swing. Join us May 13-16 for the second annual LEAF ReTreat – a weekend event to rejuvenate the soul and spark your inspiration so that we can continue building connection and bridging communities. This special enews is dedicated to the ReTreat. We invite you to join us and make it yours.

LEAF ReTreat offers beautiful seclusion in which you can relax and get away from the world. At 1/5th the attendee size of a traditional Festival, while maintaining the same acreage, Retreat gives you the feeling of having the place to yourself, creating more small and safe groups, and connecting you with nature, the lake, and the outdoors as an essential part of the experience. AND…you can bring your bike!

Brunch B’yahad Virtual
Apr 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Online w/ Asheville Jewish Community Center

Brunch B’Yahad is now available through Zoom meeting here.   

Join new and old friends for light brunch, socialization and lively discussion.  Featured guest speakers, and relevant cultural and timely topics will fill our minds.

MANNA Mobile Markets: Marshall
Apr 2 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Beacon of Hope

These food distributions are free and open to the public.

MANNA Mobile Markets: Arden
Apr 2 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wellington Community Estates

These food distributions are free and open to the public.

Peanut Butter Jelly Time Release Weekend
Apr 2 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company - Biltmore Village

WHAT TIME IS IT?!
It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time!! That’s right. PB&J returns April 2nd for its 10th year!! You can find all the release details below. Please keep in mind that ALL covid restrictions are still in place. So, each tasting room will have an occupancy limit, mask requirement, and a possible wait time. Please be patient with us as we do our best to have a fun weekend while also keeping you and our staff safe!
ONLINE PRE-SALES: Pick up only available at our 32 Banks Avenue location!!
Crowlers are NOT available at Biltmore!!
AVAILABLE PB&J FLAVORS:
🍓 Strawberry-Rhubarb (Available in 4packs)
🥜 Raspberry (Available in 4packs)
🍊 Orange Marmalade (draft only)
🍇 Grape (draft only)
PBJ WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
🎉 FRIDAY:
– Open from 4-9pm
🎉 SATURDAY:
– Open from 2-9pm
🎉 SUNDAY:
– Open from 1-8pm
CHEERS TO A GREAT PBJ WEEKEND!!
Dr. Bacon Live Outdoors
Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
One World Brewing West

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DR. BACON is a 6 Piece touring Appalachian Funk, Grass and Rock & Roll band. Wielding a diverse instrumentation with broad, deep musical influences allows the band to perform a plethora of energetic, accessible, and danceable music. The Dr. Bacon Live Experience is truly a spectacle to behold, bringing the audience on a musical journey that lulls and spikes in energy, caressing ears with lush beauty and whipping crowds into a tribal romp, shaking booties and shedding inhibitions. This manic versatility ensures that no matter what genre of music you identify with most, you will hear something that resonates at a Bacon show. Dr. Bacon started playing together in 2012 on King Street in Boone, NC as a 3 piece busking with acoustic bluegrass, folk, and 90s pop/rock/hip-hop influenced party music. Several lineup changes over the years and a relocation to Asheville, NC have refined, redirected, electrified, and matured the band’s sound, incorporating funk, rock, soul, psychedelic and world music to their bedrock of Appalachian influences. The blending of several elements of these genres (often within the same song) along with a unique & shifting instrumentation is the real Dr. Bacon flavor, and Bacon goes with everything!

 

Dr. Bacon is:

Jesse Talbott- Lead Vocals & Guitar, Trombone

Myles Dunder- Vocals, Saxophones, Guitars, Etc.

Michael Crawford-Harmonica, Keys & Synth

Ben New- Drums, Percussion, Vocals

Matt Gornto- Bass

Rory Joseph- Lead Guitar & Vocals

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Live outdoor show following COVID Policy-You can read One World West COVID safety guidelines at https://oneworldbrewing.com/covid-19-policy/

Son’s of Ralph
Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

The Sons of Ralph are the sons of Bluegrass pioneer Ralph Lewis. In the heart of WNC, these masters of Bluegrass are “The Sons of Ralph”. Martin and Don Lewis, Cousin Steve Moseley, and the “other brother” Ozzie Orengo, Jr. have been playing and singing the unique style of bluegrass music since Ralph’s upbringing in Madison County.

PATIO SHOW: Brother Smith
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

PATIO SHOW: Brother Smith

  • PATIO SHOW
  • 6 PM DOORS // 7 PM SHOW
  • ALL AGES
  • RESERVED TABLES
  • SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES IN PLACE

BROTHER SMITH

Brother Smith is a band native to the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky area. Led by Brothers Wesley and Aaron Smith, the group has created a unique blend mixing the heart of Country, the creativity of Funk, and the passion of soul.

Their influences include James Taylor, Jim Croce, Johnathan Edwards, Steve Miller Band, Eagles, Boston, Kansas, Stevie Wonder, Sting and The Police, Chicago, Josh Turner.

PATIO SHOW: Brother Smith
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Grey Eagle
Brother Smith returns to The Grey Eagle patio stage on Friday April 2nd! Reserve your table today for the ALL AGES, socially distanced show.
  •  PM DOORS // 7 PM SHOW
  • ALL AGES
  • RESERVED TABLES
  • SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES IN PLACE

BROTHER SMITH

Brother Smith is a band native to the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky area. Led by Brothers Wesley and Aaron Smith, the group has created a unique blend mixing the heart of Country, the creativity of Funk, and the passion of soul.

Their influences include James Taylor, Jim Croce, Johnathan Edwards, Steve Miller Band, Eagles, Boston, Kansas, Stevie Wonder, Sting and The Police, Chicago, Josh Turner.

The Lazybirds
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Isis Music Hall--The Main Stage

Lazybirds is a classic American roots band from the mountains of North Carolina. Specializing in good time music that is just about impossible not to move to, there is also a depth to the band that faithful fans have treasured over the years. According to the legendary Doc Watson, “Lazybirds play a good variety of blues, jazz, and that good old ragtime sound, and you will hear the flavor of that in anything they play.” The ‘Birds cover a lot of musical ground, from early American stringband music to Dylan classics, as well as classic sounding originals, but deep roots are what hold all of these sounds together.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

Saturday, April 3, 2021
Last Chance for Discounted LEAF Retreat Tickets
Apr 3 all-day
Online w/ LEAF

Spring is here and we are all in need of a ReTreat! Vaccinations are rolling out, kids are going back to school, and now seems like the perfect time for some reprieve before the Summer comes into full swing. Join us May 13-16 for the second annual LEAF ReTreat – a weekend event to rejuvenate the soul and spark your inspiration so that we can continue building connection and bridging communities. This special enews is dedicated to the ReTreat. We invite you to join us and make it yours.

LEAF ReTreat offers beautiful seclusion in which you can relax and get away from the world. At 1/5th the attendee size of a traditional Festival, while maintaining the same acreage, Retreat gives you the feeling of having the place to yourself, creating more small and safe groups, and connecting you with nature, the lake, and the outdoors as an essential part of the experience. AND…you can bring your bike!

Grab Brunch at River’s End
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
River’s End Restaurant

River's End Restaurant exterior

River’s End Restaurant is an iconic spot for locals and visitors to Bryson City. Enjoy spectacular views of the gorge, with paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Stop in for year-round lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch during the summer season, and choose from a wide range of appetizing entrees, burgers, salads, pizza, and sandwiches. Hang out for a while and enjoy a large selection of signature cocktails, wine, and beer, including local favorites.

In River’s End Restaurant, every seat has a view of the river! Enjoy music by the river and views of paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Join our waitlist online to reserve a table or order online and grab your meal to go, for a sunny lunch right by the river!

Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Apr 3 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
Peanut Butter Jelly Time Release Weekend
Apr 3 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company - Biltmore Village

WHAT TIME IS IT?!
It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time!! That’s right. PB&J returns April 2nd for its 10th year!! You can find all the release details below. Please keep in mind that ALL covid restrictions are still in place. So, each tasting room will have an occupancy limit, mask requirement, and a possible wait time. Please be patient with us as we do our best to have a fun weekend while also keeping you and our staff safe!
ONLINE PRE-SALES: Pick up only available at our 32 Banks Avenue location!!
Crowlers are NOT available at Biltmore!!
AVAILABLE PB&J FLAVORS:
🍓 Strawberry-Rhubarb (Available in 4packs)
🥜 Raspberry (Available in 4packs)
🍊 Orange Marmalade (draft only)
🍇 Grape (draft only)
PBJ WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
🎉 FRIDAY:
– Open from 4-9pm
🎉 SATURDAY:
– Open from 2-9pm
🎉 SUNDAY:
– Open from 1-8pm
CHEERS TO A GREAT PBJ WEEKEND!!
Chris Ferree + Medicine Crow
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Isis Music Hall

Chris Ferree & Medicine Crow has power, poise and intent, that crosses musical boundaries. Their Americana rock, world, and instrumental vibe is masterfully addictive and definitely worth a listen.

​Chris is signed with Spirit Wind Records in Pulaski, NY. He is a 2-time NAMA (Native American Music Award) nominee and a 4 time Silver Arrow Award recipient for outstanding contributions to the Native American music industry. He has been featured in SAY Magazine, Native Digest, and Native People’s Magazine. His music has been selected as CD Baby editor’s pick in the World and Native American categories.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

PATIO SHOW: Aaron Price
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

PATIO SHOW: Aaron Price

AARON PRICE

As you prepare to board the spacecraft LP Voyager, fellow Space Traveler, it might help to know that your captain is also a musical shapeshifter.

 

For some two decades now, brilliant musical activities, all associated with the name Aaron Price or the initials AP, have grown like kudzu in and around Asheville, NC. In fact, so many musical projects and artifacts bear this name that suspicions arise: surely there must be two, three, or even four Aaron Prices.

PATIO SHOW: Aaron Price
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Grey Eagle
Aaron Price plays The Grey Eagle patio stage on Saturday April 3rd! Reserve your table today for the ALL AGES, socially distanced show.
  • PATIO SHOW
  • 6 PM DOORS // 7 PM SHOW
  • ALL AGES
  • RESERVED TABLES
  • SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES IN PLACE
Crystal Bowersox
Apr 3 @ 8:30 pm
Isis Music Hall--The Main Stage

20 front row VIP seats will be available for this concert.  All other seating is by dinner reservation. Please call the venue at 828-575-2737

Crystal Bowersox, a northwest Ohio native currently calling Nashville home, has built her life around music. Crystal’s love for music developed at an early age from a need to find peace in a chaotic world. Through art and creation, Crystal was able to direct her energy and emotion, finding a way to mend a mind in turmoil. For her, music was always the most effective form of catharsis, and she would play for anyone, anywhere. In her own words, “my guitar was an appendage. I couldn’t live without it.”

Dinner and a Concert – Limited Tables Available :: Limited VIP Seating :: Please Call Venue for Dinner Reservations

Sunday, April 4, 2021
Hosted Easter Weekend with JARDÍ Chocolates at Half-Mile Farm
Apr 4 all-day
Half-Mile Farm

Please join us for a grown-up Easter weekend featuring Jardi Chocolates and the wines of Ca’ del Bosco! Easter weekend this year at Half-Mile Farm promises to be a delicious celebration of the best of spring with artisan chocolate and fabulous Italian wines.

One of the South’s premier artisan chocolatiers, Jocelyn Gragg, owner of Jardi Chocolates in Atlanta returns to Half-Mile Farm with beautiful bunnies and exciting eggs, and alongside her-husband Jacob Gragg will provide additional cheer with the spectacular wines of Italy’s trailblazing Ca’ del Bosco winery. In Saturday’s sit-down presentation, Jocelyn will discuss the science and history behind chocolate while Jacob will perfectly pair wines to a sampling of Jocelyn’s unique creations. Tasting is most definitely encouraged!

Friday and Saturday Social Hour, from 5-6 pm will feature two Ca’ del Basco wine specials with paired JARDÍ Chocolates, live music and complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 5-8 pm.
Saturday Tasting and Presentation, from 3-4 pm. Each guest will receive a box of JARDÍ Chocolates paired with prestige cuvées from Ca’ del Basco. No advance sign up required.
Saturday and Sunday Breakfast, from 8-10:30 am will feature chocolate surprises and special brunch cheer.
Sunday from 9 am – 12 pm, enjoy a three-course “Easter Brunch”, included in your room rate, and a complimentary Mimosa upon arrival at your table. No reservations required.
Adult Easter egg hunt after Brunch
Enjoy a Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar (available for purchase) at J. Henry Farmhouse Tavern starting at 9 am Sunday.

Book your stay at Half-Mile Farm April 2-4 for a weekend of delicious events.
Complimentary for Half-Mile Farm guests only.