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.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020
MPO Hellbender Trail Plan comment period open until Aug 21
Aug 19 all-day
Online

MPO staff has been working with their Regional Trail Workgroup to develop a draft plan for what we are calling the Hellbender Regional Trail. This plan is based on locally planned and existing trails to determine a network that highlights and emphasizes regional connections and potential overlap with roadway projects. The draft plan is open for comment through August 21st, and is available here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2516fc1870db47cb8e3c7aa36dbed751.

Thursday, August 20, 2020
MPO Hellbender Trail Plan comment period open until Aug 21
Aug 20 all-day
Online

MPO staff has been working with their Regional Trail Workgroup to develop a draft plan for what we are calling the Hellbender Regional Trail. This plan is based on locally planned and existing trails to determine a network that highlights and emphasizes regional connections and potential overlap with roadway projects. The draft plan is open for comment through August 21st, and is available here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2516fc1870db47cb8e3c7aa36dbed751.

Friday, August 21, 2020
MPO Hellbender Trail Plan comment period open until Aug 21
Aug 21 all-day
Online

MPO staff has been working with their Regional Trail Workgroup to develop a draft plan for what we are calling the Hellbender Regional Trail. This plan is based on locally planned and existing trails to determine a network that highlights and emphasizes regional connections and potential overlap with roadway projects. The draft plan is open for comment through August 21st, and is available here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2516fc1870db47cb8e3c7aa36dbed751.

Grandfather Mountain
Aug 21 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Grandfather Mountain


To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Grandfather Mountain is only selling tickets online.

Only a select number of tickets will be sold per day for certain time-slots to limit the number of guests in the park at one time, in accordance with the state of North Carolina’s phased “reopening” plan and social gathering guidelines.

Please check back closer to your visit for ticket availability. As of now, reservations are only available through June 21.

Each guest entering the park must have a ticket, which includes a time-slot. Prices are as follows:

Adult: $22
Senior (age 60+): $20
Child (ages 4-12): $9
AAA Adult: $20 (must present valid AAA card)
AAA Child: $8 (must present valid AAA card)

Saturday, August 22, 2020
Grandfather Mountain
Aug 22 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Grandfather Mountain


To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Grandfather Mountain is only selling tickets online.

Only a select number of tickets will be sold per day for certain time-slots to limit the number of guests in the park at one time, in accordance with the state of North Carolina’s phased “reopening” plan and social gathering guidelines.

Please check back closer to your visit for ticket availability. As of now, reservations are only available through June 21.

Each guest entering the park must have a ticket, which includes a time-slot. Prices are as follows:

Adult: $22
Senior (age 60+): $20
Child (ages 4-12): $9
AAA Adult: $20 (must present valid AAA card)
AAA Child: $8 (must present valid AAA card)

Another Comedy Showcase
Aug 22 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Girl And Goblin

This is a badass comedy showcase featuring the best local and surrounding area comics at a badass tattoo shop venue! This is a FREE show! And it’s also BYOB! It’s a perfect Saturday night good time!

Friday, August 28, 2020
Grandfather Mountain
Aug 28 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Grandfather Mountain


To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Grandfather Mountain is only selling tickets online.

Only a select number of tickets will be sold per day for certain time-slots to limit the number of guests in the park at one time, in accordance with the state of North Carolina’s phased “reopening” plan and social gathering guidelines.

Please check back closer to your visit for ticket availability. As of now, reservations are only available through June 21.

Each guest entering the park must have a ticket, which includes a time-slot. Prices are as follows:

Adult: $22
Senior (age 60+): $20
Child (ages 4-12): $9
AAA Adult: $20 (must present valid AAA card)
AAA Child: $8 (must present valid AAA card)

Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Aug 28 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

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Saturday, August 29, 2020
Grandfather Mountain
Aug 29 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Grandfather Mountain


To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Grandfather Mountain is only selling tickets online.

Only a select number of tickets will be sold per day for certain time-slots to limit the number of guests in the park at one time, in accordance with the state of North Carolina’s phased “reopening” plan and social gathering guidelines.

Please check back closer to your visit for ticket availability. As of now, reservations are only available through June 21.

Each guest entering the park must have a ticket, which includes a time-slot. Prices are as follows:

Adult: $22
Senior (age 60+): $20
Child (ages 4-12): $9
AAA Adult: $20 (must present valid AAA card)
AAA Child: $8 (must present valid AAA card)

Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Aug 29 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Aug 29 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

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Sunday, August 30, 2020
Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Aug 30 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Sep 2 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Modelface Comedy presents Sean Patton and Friends!
Sep 2 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ben's Tune Up

Sean Patton is back in Asheville for two nights and he is bringing some of his favorite NYC comics with him! Join Sean Patton, Cipha Sounds, Caitlin Cook, and Wil Sylvince at Bens Tune Up for outdoor comedy and music.
Ben’s will be serving food and drinks so come early for a good seat and dinner. Door’s at 7pm, show at 8:30pm both nights
This will be a masks on event and all current health and safety guidelines will be followed. A limited number of presale seats available and more will be added week of based on weather.
These shows will be filmed
ages 18+
Limited seating
Please order your tickets in groups or contact to let us know that you will be a group to help with seating.
[email protected]
Tickets $20
9/2
GA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modelface-comedy-presents-sean-patton-and-friends-wednesday-tickets-117729250357
Buy a table (6-7 seats) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modelface-comedy-presents-sean-patton-and-friends-wednesday-table-tickets-117932243515
9/3
GA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modelface-comedy-presents-sean-patton-and-friends-thursday-tickets-117933078011
Buy a table (6-7 seats) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modelface-comedy-presents-sean-patton-and-friends-thursday-large-table-tickets-117933435079

Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Sep 2 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Sep 3 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Modelface Comedy presents Sean Patton and Friends!
Sep 3 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ben's Tune Up

Sean Patton is back in Asheville for two nights and he is bringing some of his favorite NYC comics with him! Join Sean Patton, Cipha Sounds, Caitlin Cook, and Wil Sylvince at Bens Tune Up for outdoor comedy and music.
Ben’s will be serving food and drinks so come early for a good seat and dinner. Door’s at 7pm, show at 8:30pm both nights
This will be a masks on event and all current health and safety guidelines will be followed. A limited number of presale seats available and more will be added week of based on weather.
These shows will be filmed
ages 18+
Limited seating
Please order your tickets in groups or contact to let us know that you will be a group to help with seating.
[email protected]
Tickets $20
9/2
GA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modelface-comedy-presents-sean-patton-and-friends-wednesday-tickets-117729250357
Buy a table (6-7 seats) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modelface-comedy-presents-sean-patton-and-friends-wednesday-table-tickets-117932243515
9/3
GA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modelface-comedy-presents-sean-patton-and-friends-thursday-tickets-117933078011
Buy a table (6-7 seats) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modelface-comedy-presents-sean-patton-and-friends-thursday-large-table-tickets-117933435079

Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Sep 3 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Friday, September 4, 2020
Grandfather Mountain
Sep 4 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Grandfather Mountain


To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Grandfather Mountain is only selling tickets online.

Only a select number of tickets will be sold per day for certain time-slots to limit the number of guests in the park at one time, in accordance with the state of North Carolina’s phased “reopening” plan and social gathering guidelines.

Please check back closer to your visit for ticket availability. As of now, reservations are only available through June 21.

Each guest entering the park must have a ticket, which includes a time-slot. Prices are as follows:

Adult: $22
Senior (age 60+): $20
Child (ages 4-12): $9
AAA Adult: $20 (must present valid AAA card)
AAA Child: $8 (must present valid AAA card)

Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Sep 4 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

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Saturday, September 5, 2020
Grandfather Mountain
Sep 5 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Grandfather Mountain


To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Grandfather Mountain is only selling tickets online.

Only a select number of tickets will be sold per day for certain time-slots to limit the number of guests in the park at one time, in accordance with the state of North Carolina’s phased “reopening” plan and social gathering guidelines.

Please check back closer to your visit for ticket availability. As of now, reservations are only available through June 21.

Each guest entering the park must have a ticket, which includes a time-slot. Prices are as follows:

Adult: $22
Senior (age 60+): $20
Child (ages 4-12): $9
AAA Adult: $20 (must present valid AAA card)
AAA Child: $8 (must present valid AAA card)

Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Sep 5 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Venardos Circus All New Livestream Sept 5, Broadway-style animal free
Sep 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Livestream access at www.VenardosCircus.com

The Venardos Circus, a touring Broadway-style animal free production, is thrilled to announce it will return with a brand-new livestream production on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Venardos Circus will perform one show at 4:00 P.M. PDT. No live audience seating will be available near the performance site, just via the Internet. Access to the livestream will require a ticket which costs $18.50 per person, three for $29.99 or larger multi-pack discounts are available at their website here. Sponsorships are also available. Venardos Circus has pivoted from its usual format for the time being, in response to COVID-19. Livestreams provide the opportunity for The Venardos Circus to bring a little circus magic to audiences not only in the U.S. but around the world.

Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Sep 5 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

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Sunday, September 6, 2020
Brunch of Jokers Comdey Show
Sep 6 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Brunch Of Jokers Comedy Show

Patio Show: Brunch of Jokers
Sep 6 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

PATIO SHOW: Brunch of Jokers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JASON!!

Join us for a very special Birthday Brunch of Jokers as we celebrate our show producer’s 51st birthday. Jason Scholder will be featuring and our good friend, Ritch Shydner will be guest-hosting.

RATED R: Shows are 18+ and feature adult comics, talking about adult subjects, using adult language. We invite you to come with an open mind and a desire to laugh! If you are looking to be offended, we can arrange that, too.

 

Marquee Comedy is excited to bring comedy back to The Grey Eagle. Please wear a mask until you are seated. Respect social distancing. Support local comedy and help us make Sunday Brunch the funniest meal of your life! And if you’re sick, please stay home. We’ll be doing this again next month and will be happy to see you.

 

Helen on Wheels CANCELLED
Sep 6 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Monday, September 7, 2020
Black Folks Camp Too Initiative
Sep 7 all-day
Online

 

Black Folks Camp Too launched as a marketing initiative aimed at connecting Black individuals with camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Founder Earl B. Hunter was inspired by his son, Dillion, during a three month RV road trip in which they met only one other black family.

Great Smokies reopens campgrounds + picnic areas for Labor Day
Sep 7 all-day
Great Smokies

Starting Sept. 3, the following campgrounds will reopen:

Abrams Creek, Balsam Mountain, Big Creek, Cataloochee and Cosby Campgrounds, and Big Creek, Cataloochee, Round Bottom and Tow String Horse Camps.

The only campground to remain closed is Look Rock on the Tennessee side of the park, which is still closed for rehabilitation, said spokeswoman Dana Soehn. All group campsites remain closed.

Heintooga and Look Rock picnic areas and Little Greenbrier Road will also reopen Sept. 3.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Black Folks Camp Too Initiative
Sep 8 all-day
Online

 

Black Folks Camp Too launched as a marketing initiative aimed at connecting Black individuals with camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Founder Earl B. Hunter was inspired by his son, Dillion, during a three month RV road trip in which they met only one other black family.