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.
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Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at Banks Ave.. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/391468795015437/?event_time_id=391468878348762
Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at Banks Ave. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/962585360596619/?event_time_id=962585487263273
Application deadline Sept. 15
Wildlife Triage interns help in all aspects of operations including the full rehabilitation process, answering phone calls and emails about wildlife interactions, the daily care of injured and orphaned wildlife and their enclosures, assisting with transport, and communications with the wildlife rehabilitation network in western NC. Interns assist in facility upkeep and maintenance as needed and are provided the opportunity to experience all aspects of the non-profit if there is interest. No two days in wildlife rehabilitation are the same. Interns must be flexible, dedicated, dependable, and comfortable working in a team setting with other volunteers and communicating with the public. Interns are required to commit to a 4-5 month internship period with positions available in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Schedules are determined during each season and based on animal intake.
Festival Overview
In early Appalachia, chow chow, a crunchy pickled relish traditionally put up each summer, brought welcome sunshine to dinner plates during cold months. The condiment added color, brightness, nourishment, and a bright piquant zest that transformed the seemingly ordinary. By fermenting the garden’s final summer harvests, chow chow was a creative way to harness the earth’s resources in a jar for future culinary inspiration. Its ingredients were determined by the creative maker filling each crock, no two chow chow recipes quite the same.
Chow Chow: An Asheville Culinary Event, presented by Kimpton Hotel Arras, celebrates the area’s unique community of makers, each adding singular ingredients to the city’s recipe for culinary identity. From nationally recognized chefs to multi-generational farmers to millers, bakers, potters, weavers, and brewers, Chow Chow shines a light on the ancient creative spirit of the region that continues to make the Blue Ridge Mountains a delicious place to taste, to see, to explore and to experience through immersive culinary experiences.
Discover the alluring alchemy of mountain traditions, heirloom ingredients, and urban energy that inspire the James Beard-nominated chefs, sustainable farmers, innovative brewers, artisans, and foragers who commune at Asheville’s collaborative table.
Much like its namesake condiment, this unique festival is far greater than the sum of its parts.
Girls on the Run is available to ALL girls, regardless of income or ability. We do not turn away any girl for inability to pay. Options for financial assistance will be presented at the end of this registration form.
Team sizes are LIMITED. Registration for all teams will be by LOTTERY, with priority given to coaches’ daughters, school counselor referrals, previously waitlisted participants, and first-time participants. Repeat participants with the most prior seasons will have last pick in the lottery. Registration for most teams will open Tuesday 9/3 through Thursday 9/12, and the lottery will be processed on Friday 9/13. All registrants will be notified on Friday 9/13 of their status (on the team or waitlist).
Homework Diners take place weekly (except on school holidays or early release days). Families are invited to the cafeteria of the middle school during the scheduled time each week. No pre-registration is required to attend. Homework Diners currently take place at four area middle schools: Asheville, Enka, Erwin and Owen Middle. All are open to any family with a K-12 student in the surrounding school district with an adult family member in attendance with the participating student.
The 2019-20 Homework Diner schedule:
- Erwin Middle on Monday nights starting September 23, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Asheville Middle on Tuesday nights starting September 24, 2019 from 5-7:00 p.m.
- Enka Middle on Tuesday nights starting September 24, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Owen Middle on Thursday nights starting September 26, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Buncombe County Recreation Services has opened the 2019-2020 cycle of Community Recreation Grants. The grants focus on supplemental funding for qualified organizations to promote innovative, inclusive, and sustainable recreational, fitness, and health and wellness initiatives within Buncombe County as well as community-based activities and capital improvements that increase recreational opportunities for the communities served. Grants may range in amount from $500-$6,000, depending on funding available and the number of qualifying applicants.
Eligible entities include Buncombe County non-profits focused on recreational, fitness, and health and wellness activities. These funds are intended to be a leveraging tool that promote partnerships between the County and area non-profits and are not a donation, funding stream, or sponsorship opportunity. Programs applying for funding should assist Buncombe County Recreation Services in achieving its mission and are required to provide clear timelines and explanations regarding funding requests. The objective of the grants is to extend the reach of the County in its recreation focus areas; grant applicants are required to articulate the estimated impact the grants will have on the community.
Want to Apply?
The grant application deadline is Friday, October 18, 2019. Late applications will be rejected. The Community Recreation Grant Committee will review applications in October and November with all organizations receiving an email notification no later than November 15, 2019.
ends on September 23, 2019 at 11:59pm ET, or when all 4,500 tickets sell out, whichever comes first.
Bob Moog Foundation announces its fall raffle featuring a coveted, fully restored vintage Memorymoog Plus synthesizer, formerly owned, played, and signed by Dr. Fink of The Revolution. The Memorymoog was part of The Revolution’s touring rig on the Purple Rain, Around the World in a Day, and Parade tours.
Funds raised from the raffle will be used to expand the Foundation’s hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, currently inspiring over 3,000 elementary school students per year through the science of sound. The raffle will also help support the Foundation’s newest project, the Moogseum, an immersive, experiential facility that brings Bob Moog’s legacy and the science of sound and synthesis alive for people of all ages. The newly opened Moogseum is located in downtown Asheville, NC.
The big North Carolina Mountain State Fair in Asheville is the official “state fair” of the western part of NC. More than 180,000 people attend the 10-day event that celebrates our people, agriculture, art and tradition. It’s fun for all ages, with plenty of exhibits, animals, food, rides and more. The fair is held at the Western North Carolina Agriculture Center, near the Asheville Regional Airport (I-26 East, exit 40). It’s a big place, so wear comfy walking shoes and allow time to see it all. Tip: Bring cash since credit card use is limited.
Hours
- Friday: Gates open 9 AM; Rides open 10 AM, close 1 AM
- Saturdays: Gates open 9 AM; Rides open 10 AM, close Midnight
- 1st Sunday: Gates open 9 AM; Rides open 10 AM, close 11 PM
- 2nd Sunday (Closing Night): Gates open at 9 AM; Rides open 10 AM, close 9 PM
- Monday-Thursday: Gates open at 3 PM; Rides open 4 PM, close 11 PM
Parking
FREE parking is available on fairground property and satellite property. Parking is located on Highway 280 at Gate 6. Satellite parking is located 1 mile South of Gate 6 (follow the signs) with free bus transportation to the fairgrounds (shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes).
Asheville’s hospitality industry is proving sweet dreams can truly turn into full plates.
This September, over 45 hotels are coming together for the third annual Sweet Dreams, Full Plates campaign – a major collaboration aimed at connecting Asheville area’s thriving tourism industry to local hunger relief issues.
The idea is simple. Hotel guests, during the month of September, are given the opportunity to forgo stayover services by hanging a door hanger on their room door. The door hanger says, “We Fed A Family,” and for every room that chooses to participate, the hotel makes a $2 donation on their behalf.
With each $2 donation, MANNA FoodBank is able to provide enough food for seven meals.
- AC Hotel
- Aloft Asheville Downtown
- Best Western Tunnel Road
- Country Inn & Suites
- Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Asheville Westgate
- Courtyard Marriott
- Crowne Plaza Tennis and Golf Resort – Asheville
- Doubletree by Hilton Asheville – Biltmore
- Four Points by Sheraton – Asheville Downtown
- Hampton Inn – Tunnel Road
- Hampton Inn & Suites – Asheville South
- Hampton Inn & Suites Biltmore Area
- Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville – Biltmore Village
- Haywood Park Hotel
- Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
- Hilton Garden Inn – Asheville Downtown
- Holiday Inn – Biltmore West
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites (Donation Only)
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville
- Hotel Indigo – Asheville Downtown
- Hyatt Place Asheville Downtown
- Quality Inn and Suites – Biltmore East (Donation Only)
- Renaissance Asheville Hotel (Donation only)
- Residence Inn Biltmore
- Springhill Suites Marriott
- THE WINDSOR – Boutique Hotel
- Cambria Hotel & Suites Downtown
- POSH
- Country Inn & Suites Tunnel Road
- Comfort Inn – Tunnel Road
Asheville on Bikes, the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, and more have worked with representatives of the City of Asheville for almost 10 years to find out how many people are walking and bicycling in various locations around the city. You can help!
This year, in coordination with the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project, we will count non-motorized users of our streets at a number of specific sites from 5-7 p.m. on one of the following dates:
*Tuesday, September 10th, OR
*Wednesday, September 11th, OR
*Thursday, September 12th.
There are also a few sites available from 7-9 a.m. on those days, and a few sites that are counted on Saturday, September 15th from 9-11 a.m. Volunteer hours are extremely valuable in this effort. A short training is required, but no special skills are needed. Sign up at Bike/Ped Site Registration or if you have questions, email [email protected].
Hot Works 4th Asheville Fine Art Show, October 26 & 27, 2019 takes place in Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville. This art show is juried by art professionals and brings artists to sell his/her art in all discipline including paintings, sculpture, clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, wood and more. All art is original and personally handmade by the artist who is present at the show. There is something for everyone, in all price ranges. You will see many artists at this show who do not attend other shows in North Carolina or South Carolina.
As part of our commitment to bring art education into the community, a Youth Art Competition for grades K-8 or ages 5-13 is integrated within a 10×20 space at the Asheville Fine Art Show. Sponsored by Institute for the Arts & Education, the associated 501c3 non-profit organization, all students in grades K-8 or ages 5-13 are encouraged to enter his/her original and personally handmade art that will be publicly displayed in the art show the entire weekend. On Sunday, October 27 at 3pm, there is $250 in youth art awards presented. Students are exposed to the rules and entrepreneurship opportunity of doing art shows for a living. The program brings families to the art show and exposes them to great art.
Summer is all about outdoor fun, spending quality time together as a family and taking in the wonderful sights of nature. Submit your photos of your family hiking, sunlight making its way through the trees or of the fantastic views that make Chimney Rock so special. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
Cost: No cost to enter contest.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2346811038665486/?event_time_id=2346811145332142
Use the link above to buy special PRESALE TICKETS!
Venue presale will run Thursday, September 12 10am – 10pm
Use the password: VAMPIREAVL
Join instructor Darleen Benson as she leads a 6-week series of chair yoga classes geared specifically towards seniors.
A yoga teacher with almost 40 years of experience, Darleen will lead the class in a beginner friendly routine designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance. Participants will learn natural body postures that fight pain and promote mobility.
This program is free and open to the public.
Includes All Non Redemption Arcade Games, Activities, and Attractions!
Such as…
Indoor Climbing wall | Indoor/Outdoor Go-karts | Arcade Games | Laser Tag | Bumper Cars | Mini Golf | Mini Bowling | X-Rider Theatre | AeroBall | & More!
https://www.facebook.com/events/323685011602260/?event_time_id=323685114935583
Come in to enjoy creating memories with us during a time that your dollars go farther! Half-off games and attractions after 4pm. See y’all soon!
https://www.facebook.com/events/582585695548471/?event_time_id=582585812215126
Thursdays are Jazz and Wine night! Come enjoy an evening of 1$ off wine specials, live Jazz from 6-8pm, and delicious food by Food Stop Food Truck!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2305712789446907/?event_time_id=2305712906113562
$1 off flagships!
It’s like Open Mic night, but every song is guaranteed to sound good! Share your vinyls with us and we’ll play them for you! 6:30 – 8:30
https://www.facebook.com/events/347259619444923/?event_time_id=347259739444911
?Thursday, September 12th 5:00pm-7:00pm
✨HENDERSONVILLE✨
Elite, Luxury Consignment & Boutique
178 Four Seasons Mall , Hendersonville, NC 28792
Sign up here to reserve your spot and for more information:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044BA5AB2FA1FA7-elite1
Momentum Gallery, in downtown Asheville, hosts an opening reception for its fall group exhibition – A New Leaf, Thursday, September 12th, from 5-8pm.
A New Leaf is a sophisticated collection of original works celebrating the charm and beauty of one of nature’s great wonders – foliage. From atmospheric photography to glass sculpture, trompe l’oeil relief paintings and eye-popping infinity mirrors, exquisite works are cast or constructed from actual leaves while others imitate their natural counterparts. Coinciding with leaf season in the mountains, this exhibition continues at 24 N Lexington Avenue through Saturday, November 9th.
Demetra Theofanous collaborates with her partner Dean Bensen to compose arrangements of remarkably detailed, cast glass leaves into cascading, wall-mounted arrangements that appear as if they’re being blown by the wind. Trompe l’oeil master Ron Isaacs’ calls his series of small, wall-mounted works in the show Couples. Isaacs’ paired leaves constructed as all of his work is from birch plywood and painted, often appear anthropomorphic, frozen mid embrace. Artists Jo Stealey and Hillary Waters Fayle incorporate actual foliage in their works. Fayle incises and embroiderers leaves to make wonderfully intimate works, while Stealey fashions tonal wall-hangings with bold geometric patterns reminiscent of tapestries.
Other artists participating in A New Leafinclude: Elizabeth Busey, printmaking; Jeri Eisenberg, photography; Linda Ethier, cast glass; Amy Gross, mixed media; Kit Paulson, lampworked glass; Sandy Rothberg, photography; Jim Sams, wood sculpture; and Tim Tate, mixed media.
Come out and watch the game!
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is pleased to honor two outstanding women who have made the world a better place, and who are women of outstanding character who live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Join us in celebrating Murphy Capps and Roberta Madden at our Asheville dinner.
*Corporate sponsorships are available for this event. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Registration Deadline: August 22, 2019
Fee: $35 per person or $250 to reserve a table for 8 people
https://www.facebook.com/events/2435537969800537/
“When you SAVE A LIFE, it’s WORTH IT.”
Join Teddy and Friends for an exclusive screening of THE CAT RESCUERS at Regal Cinemas Biltmore Grande, and help us save and improve the lives of WNC cats in need.
We must sell 84 tickets in order to make this screening happen! Visit https://www.tugg.com/events/the-cat-rescuers-7iic to watch the trailer and purchase your tickets now!
“The Cat Rescuers shows the skill, resilience and humor rescuers bring to this challenging work, and how their mission to reduce animal suffering, often at great sacrifice to themselves, has made a difference and changed their lives.”
https://www.facebook.com/events/536819577155769/
$12 / $12
Inspired by the great songsmiths of the past, Kyle Nachtigal can jump effortlessly between folk, rock, hip hop and jazz while his lyrics play on comedy, fear, sex and love for a truly dynamic performance.
Seated Lounge Show:: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/431600644271041/
Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Dates, Times, & Locations
Beer City Pre-Metal-Fest 2019 Kick Off Show – Thursday September 12, 2019 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM @27 Club Asheville – 180 Patton Ave Asheville, NC 28801
Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 1 – Friday September 13, 2019 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM @Sly Grog Lounge – 271 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801
Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 2 – Saturday September 14, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM @27 Club Asheville – 180 Patton Ave Asheville, NC 28801
Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 3 – Sunday September 15, 2019 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM @Sly Grog Lounge – 271 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801
OVER 25 BANDS!
LINEUP TBA!!!!!!!
*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
*EARLY BIRD TICKET SALE ENDS APRIL 25 2019!
*ALL GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET OPTIONS AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 26 2019
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Beer City Metal-Fest is an adult festival for those who are 21 and over.
No Exceptions. All Atendees must provide a valid ID upon Festival Entry.
*What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
*Limited Paid Parking will be available at a first come first serve basis for some lots near the venues.
*Otherwise, Parking is available around downtown Asheville, NC.
The closest parking decks are located in the following locations:
**Wall Street Garage – 45 Wall St**
**Civic Center Garage – 68 Rankin Ave**
**Biltmore Avenue Parking Garage – 60 S Lexington Ave**
What can I bring into the event?
*NO Pets: Animals are not allowed at Beer City Metal-Fest 2019.
* NO outside food or beverages.
*Food vendors will be present during the event.
* DO NOT bring any illegal weapons, substances, or materials to the event.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email [email protected]
*https://www.facebook.com/BeerCityMetalFest
What’s the refund policy?
*NO REFUNDS.
*Beer City Festival 2019 is a rain or shine event. In extreme conditions, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the event. If the cancellation occurs prior to the commencement of the event, attendees will be notified of the cancellation by email.
https://www.facebook.com/events/374382316487251/?event_time_id=374382319820584
Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Dates, Times, & Locations
Beer City Pre-Metal-Fest 2019 Kick Off Show – Thursday September 12, 2019 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM @27 Club Asheville – 180 Patton Ave Asheville, NC 28801
Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 1 – Friday September 13, 2019 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM @Sly Grog Lounge – 271 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801
Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 2 – Saturday September 14, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM @27 Club Asheville – 180 Patton Ave Asheville, NC 28801
Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 3 – Sunday September 15, 2019 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM @Sly Grog Lounge – 271 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801
OVER 25 BANDS!
LINEUP TBA!!!!!!!
*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
*EARLY BIRD TICKET SALE ENDS APRIL 25 2019!
*ALL GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET OPTIONS AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 26 2019
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Beer City Metal-Fest is an adult festival for those who are 21 and over.
No Exceptions. All Atendees must provide a valid ID upon Festival Entry.
*What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
*Limited Paid Parking will be available at a first come first serve basis for some lots near the venues.
*Otherwise, Parking is available around downtown Asheville, NC.
The closest parking decks are located in the following locations:
**Wall Street Garage – 45 Wall St**
**Civic Center Garage – 68 Rankin Ave**
**Biltmore Avenue Parking Garage – 60 S Lexington Ave**
What can I bring into the event?
*NO Pets: Animals are not allowed at Beer City Metal-Fest 2019.
* NO outside food or beverages.
*Food vendors will be present during the event.
* DO NOT bring any illegal weapons, substances, or materials to the event.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email [email protected]
*https://www.facebook.com/BeerCityMetalFest
What’s the refund policy?
*NO REFUNDS.
*Beer City Festival 2019 is a rain or shine event. In extreme conditions, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the event. If the cancellation occurs prior to the commencement of the event, attendees will be notified of the cancellation by email.
https://www.facebook.com/events/374382316487251/
Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia is a team trivia played in 7 rounds over the course of 2 endlessly entertaining hours. The game covers everything pop culture and is always irreverent by nature. The game is not your average pub quiz as it explores everything from didgeridoo covers of pop songs to bad celebrity tattoos and everything in between. Ever wanted to identify animals by their gonads? Then this is the game for you! Mitch curates a one of a kind trivia smorgasbord of random, unusual, and hilarious subjects. This absurd trivia game is not about historical facts or sports stats, it is all about random movies, unforgettable ear-worms, and the hilariousness of growing up in the 80’s and 90’s. The game starts at 7pm in the cozy One Stop in downtown Asheville. Drink specials include $4 bourbon/$4 Washington Apple Shots and $5 White Russians, and food is available from MOJO Kitchen which offers 1/2 price nachos during the game! Best of all the winning team each week takes home a collection of Totally Rad Prizes including a $35 gift certificate to The One Stop/MOJO Kitchen.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2129604460458895/?event_time_id=2129604547125553
Triskelion Open Mic Night!
Second and Fourth Thursdays of Every Month
Stage Opens at 7pm…
Come on out and play a song or two… strut your stuff… Have a band? Bring them along too…
Contact Chris for more info…
https://www.facebook.com/events/282524772696058/?event_time_id=282524819362720
Pisgah Trout Unlimited’s monthly Chapter Meetings are open to anyone and are held at the DFR Room in downtown Brevard. Each month we feature a different speaker who will address various topics from fishing to conservation. Whether you are interested in learning more about Trout Unlimited or are a long time member come have a beer, meet some local fishermen and TU members and learn about what our chapter is doing to support our local waters and fish.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1001814280012553/?event_time_id=1001814296679218