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.
Jesse Daniel Edwards brings his particular brand of clever writing to the Grey Eagle’s patio: Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 5pm.
Food is universal and central to all our lives. Chow Chow brings together diverse community
leaders who will be paired with chefs to tell their stories through food. Each lived experience
will inspire a multi-course, paired beverage tasting dinner, interpreting the personal stories
through food. The Chefs & Narrators will share with us their stories, and the process for
transforming a life story into a meal
This event will be held outdoors, and in a spacious indoor venue with large openings to the outside.
Event Style: Multi-course Dinner with Paired Beverage
This event will feature a cocktail hour, followed by a seated four course meal, with paired beverages (wine, beer, and spirits) for your enjoyment.
Food is universal and central to all our lives. Chow Chow brings together diverse community leaders who will be paired with chefs to tell their stories through food. Each lived experience will inspire a multi-course, paired beverage tasting dinner, interpreting the personal stories through food. The Chefs & Narrators will share with us their stories, and the process for transforming a life story into a meal. Narrators to include: Susi Gott Séguret – Seasonal School of Culinary Arts/Appalachian Culinary Experience/Asheville Truffle Experience, Cleaster Cotton – Artist/Educator/Inventor/Author, Tracey Greene-Washington – Indigo Innovation Group and CoThinkk, Honey Simone – Different Wrld, and Tyson Sampson – Bigwitch Indian Wisdom Initiative.
Featured Chefs/Restaurants: Michelle Bailey – Smoky Park Supper Club, Suzy Phillips – Gypsy Queen Cuisine & Simple Cafe and Juice Bar, Silver Cousler – Neng Jr’s, Eric Morris – Cultura, Michele Gentille – Harriett’s Tomato
Event Sponsor: PARSEC FINANCIAL
Venue Sponsors: CHEMIST SPIRITS & ANTIDOTE and FUNKATORIUM – WICKED WEED BREWING
Job BoardMake sure to check out all the great job postings and arts opportunities listed on the arts council’s website. Do you have a job opening you would like us to share? Please email us a link to your listing at [email protected]. |
Background and Goals of the Festivals & Cultural Events Program
The Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund Grant Program was launched in 2016 by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) and is designed to provide financial support for events that both serve the residents of Buncombe County and the visitors who travel to the Asheville area for the sense of authenticity and welcoming spirit that the destination exudes.
The primary purposes of this fund are to:
- Support and preserve cultural identity within Buncombe County;
- Stimulate the creation of new, or expansion of existing, festivals and cultural events; and
- Contribute to the financial viability and long-term sustainability of the area’s festivals and cultural events.
Explore Asheville CVB is offering grants for Festivals & Cultural Events ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, not to exceed 50% of the total event budget. Application deadline is Sept 29th at 5 pm.
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Add your arts business and upcoming events to the Asheville Area Arts Council website by becoming an Arts Business Member! Benefits include:
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YMICC is committed to economic development and entrepreneurship for Black individuals and communities. Through this program entrepreneurs will receive six (6) months to one (1) year of business incubation support that will include business development training, startup and capacity building funding, as well as, mentorship opportunities. We are interested in you and your business ideas.
The “HMMM” (Hospitality, Medical, Manufacturing, Municipality) workforce training initiative and business development program is designed to support participants with training to build technical and workforce skills. The expansion of this program is “Operation Gateway” which provides a “circle of support” that addresses barriers to successful employment. In this program participants will receive wraparound services along their pathway to the workplace. This circle of services includes childcare, transportation, financial support, guidance, and re-entry skill development (e.g., resume-building and interviewing).
About this event
In this informational session, you’ll learn more about AVL Pathways to Grow, a new training program for women and small business owners of color. Brought to you by the City of Asheville’s Business Inclusion Office and the national nonprofit Interise, this program works to both teach business owners valuable skills as well as meaningfully connect them with their peers and the larger community to contribute to their success.
Curriculum will cover important topics such as strategic assessment, financials, sales, marketing, and resources, all with the goal of creating strategic and sustainable growth for your business. This valuable resource is being offered free of charge.
Is AVL Pathways to Grow right for you? To qualify, you should have:
- $150,000 – $5 million in annual revenues
- One other full-time employee besides the owner(s)
- Been in business at least 2 years
- Willingness and ability to attend class once every two weeks for 7 months
- Willingness to complete mandatory assignments and program surveys as requested
We look forward to seeing you!
Join us every MONDAY for our 2021 Summer Bike Night Series with special musical guest Contagious rocking our stage. Fresh catered BBQ Plates will be available for sale. Hop on your bike and come on down for bike nights in the Swannanoa Valley!
Just a friendly reminder, the State of NC requires a MEMBERSHIP to enjoy our venue.
Job BoardMake sure to check out all the great job postings and arts opportunities listed on the arts council’s website. Do you have a job opening you would like us to share? Please email us a link to your listing at [email protected]. |
Background and Goals of the Festivals & Cultural Events Program
The Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund Grant Program was launched in 2016 by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) and is designed to provide financial support for events that both serve the residents of Buncombe County and the visitors who travel to the Asheville area for the sense of authenticity and welcoming spirit that the destination exudes.
The primary purposes of this fund are to:
- Support and preserve cultural identity within Buncombe County;
- Stimulate the creation of new, or expansion of existing, festivals and cultural events; and
- Contribute to the financial viability and long-term sustainability of the area’s festivals and cultural events.
Explore Asheville CVB is offering grants for Festivals & Cultural Events ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, not to exceed 50% of the total event budget. Application deadline is Sept 29th at 5 pm.
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Add your arts business and upcoming events to the Asheville Area Arts Council website by becoming an Arts Business Member! Benefits include:
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YMICC is committed to economic development and entrepreneurship for Black individuals and communities. Through this program entrepreneurs will receive six (6) months to one (1) year of business incubation support that will include business development training, startup and capacity building funding, as well as, mentorship opportunities. We are interested in you and your business ideas.
The “HMMM” (Hospitality, Medical, Manufacturing, Municipality) workforce training initiative and business development program is designed to support participants with training to build technical and workforce skills. The expansion of this program is “Operation Gateway” which provides a “circle of support” that addresses barriers to successful employment. In this program participants will receive wraparound services along their pathway to the workplace. This circle of services includes childcare, transportation, financial support, guidance, and re-entry skill development (e.g., resume-building and interviewing).
Join us to stay updated on business in Mills River. With updates from the Town of Mills River and networking with neighboring businesses, let’s work to GROW your business in Mills River.
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Mini Business After Hours is Henderson County’s mini networking event for business professionals, giving you the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses. It is a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources.
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OUTDOOR SHOW
Join us on Tuesday nights for Magnetic’s signature variety show. There will be an exciting mix of comedy, music, theatre, dance, magic and more! Smoky Park Supper Club is offering us their beautiful outdoor venue, and will be selling food and drinks. The event is BYOC (bring your own chair), and we will, of course, be following strict Covid safety protocols. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us Tuesday nights, beginning April 13th, as The Magnetic Theatre teams up with the wizards at Smoky Park Supper Club to host a live, outdoor variety show. We’ll be filling Smoky Park’s gorgeous, riverside outdoor space with comedy, theatre, music and so much more.
There will be food and beverages available for purchase.
- This is a BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Chair) event.
- In accordance with safety guidelines this show will be staged outdoors, with mask and social distancing protocols enforced. There will also be temperature checks and COVID waivers that need to be signed by each attendee at the gate.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the 7pm showtime.
- We do require that masks be worn at all times unless you are actively eating or drinking.
Join us every Tuesday night for Tacos & Trivia!
Twisted Roots will be cooking up a variety of tacos and authentic sides (vegetarian options available) starting at 5 pm.
Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for good food, a good time, and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!
Job BoardMake sure to check out all the great job postings and arts opportunities listed on the arts council’s website. Do you have a job opening you would like us to share? Please email us a link to your listing at [email protected]. |
Background and Goals of the Festivals & Cultural Events Program
The Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund Grant Program was launched in 2016 by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) and is designed to provide financial support for events that both serve the residents of Buncombe County and the visitors who travel to the Asheville area for the sense of authenticity and welcoming spirit that the destination exudes.
The primary purposes of this fund are to:
- Support and preserve cultural identity within Buncombe County;
- Stimulate the creation of new, or expansion of existing, festivals and cultural events; and
- Contribute to the financial viability and long-term sustainability of the area’s festivals and cultural events.
Explore Asheville CVB is offering grants for Festivals & Cultural Events ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, not to exceed 50% of the total event budget. Application deadline is Sept 29th at 5 pm.
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Add your arts business and upcoming events to the Asheville Area Arts Council website by becoming an Arts Business Member! Benefits include:
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YMICC is committed to economic development and entrepreneurship for Black individuals and communities. Through this program entrepreneurs will receive six (6) months to one (1) year of business incubation support that will include business development training, startup and capacity building funding, as well as, mentorship opportunities. We are interested in you and your business ideas.
The “HMMM” (Hospitality, Medical, Manufacturing, Municipality) workforce training initiative and business development program is designed to support participants with training to build technical and workforce skills. The expansion of this program is “Operation Gateway” which provides a “circle of support” that addresses barriers to successful employment. In this program participants will receive wraparound services along their pathway to the workplace. This circle of services includes childcare, transportation, financial support, guidance, and re-entry skill development (e.g., resume-building and interviewing).
No cost due to sponsor support
You have been thinking I want to start a business or you have a great idea and want to know how you can turn this great idea into a business. At this workshop we can get you started on your way the right way. Pull that napkin out of the drawer or open up your computer so we can help you bring your idea to life. But first since it’s a start-up it will all rely on you, your finances, skill set and time management. Find out how you are your business credit, what goes into a business plan, FREE resources that are here to help you on your journey every step of the way. We will cover credit, business plan, research and marketing. These are all of your first steps to see if this is what you want to do, but remember we are here to help you if you want to move forward!
Speaker(s): SBA
Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce
Webinar info will be emailed after registration
with Veronica Edwards, Reggie Tidwell, and Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith
Have you always wanted to know what financials you should be looking at? Do you know if your prices are in line with the market? Are you charging enough for your creative products or services?
Come to this workshop to learn about some best financial practices for creative product and service based businesses. Hear from a financial expert and others in the field to learn if your gross profit margin is what it should be, how you can make more profit, and what should you be looking at when analyzing your finances.
Presenters Veronica Edwards, Reggie Tidwell, and Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith will jointly teach this workshop to offer a variety of perspectives on pricing in the creative industry.
The Pricing for Profit workshop is part of the Craft Your Commerce Workshop Series Beyond the Studio: Financials and Operations.
Short staffed? Seeking a new career? Check out the: Small Business is Big Business Job Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 2 – 7 p.m.
Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall
No cost to attend!
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!