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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Saturday, November 7, 2020
The North Asheville Tailgate Market
Nov 7 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
The North Asheville Tailgate Market
Local
IMPORTANT: COVID-19 Rules and Safety Procedures
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Our Goals:
  • Safe customers
  • Safe vendors
  • Provide essential products to our community
  • Safer customer and vendor experiences than alternatives such as grocery stores
  • A demonstration that we are a responsible Asheville business by modeling virus-safe behavior
  • As a market, we are determined to treat this public health crisis seriously.  Persons failing to follow any of the rules below must leave the market immediately.
Studs of Steel Live @ Scandals Night Club
Nov 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Scandals Night Club

World Famous Studs of Steel Live, a international touring show and the first live stage production to bring A-Grade, exotic male entertainment combined with the phenomenon of Magic Mike, Fifty Shades of Grey and others to life with high-energy and crowd participation that will leave a breath taking experience unlike any other.
Watch your favorite fantasies come to life through visual story lines, state-of-the-art lighting, sound design, theatrical performances and next-generation special effects that captivate the senses and inspire a unique and fun level of fan interaction. Studs of Steel Live is designed with the desires of contemporary women in mind, featuring a talented line-up of stunning studs sure to appeal to a variety of tastes. STUDS OF STEEL LIVE has captivated women and fans of all ages with an intensely exciting and extremely fun show that will leave the audience wanting MORE!
(((Please arrive ONE hour before show time for best seating, drinks, and to get your playmoney)))
PLAYMONEY- WHEN YOU PURCHASE PLAY MONEY FOR $40.00 WE WILL GIVE YOU $60.00 IN PLAYMONEY. YOUR PLAY MONEY CAN BE USED TO PURCHASE STAGE DANCES, RING OF FIRE TICKETS, TIP THE ENTERTAINERS, & TO PURCHASE MERCHANDISE AT OUR SHOW. IF YOU RUN OUT, NO WORRIES! COME GET MORE!!!
YOU CAN ALSO BUY YOUR PLAY MONEY IN ADVANCE- ONLINE – ARE YOU A BIG TIPPER??? EVERY $40.00 YOU SPEND, YOU GET $60.00 IN PLAY MONEY!
THIS SHOW TYPICALLY SELLS OUT BEFORE SHOW DATE! WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TICKETS TO BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE ENTRY THE NIGHT OF.
Sunday, November 8, 2020
The Royal Ballet: Alice in Wonderland
Nov 8 all-day
Online

Staff Picks From Around the Web

The Royal Ballet:
Alice in Wonderland

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rehearsal of the Royal Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Monday, November 9, 2020
The Royal Ballet: Alice in Wonderland
Nov 9 all-day
Online

Staff Picks From Around the Web

The Royal Ballet:
Alice in Wonderland

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rehearsal of the Royal Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Royal Ballet: Alice in Wonderland
Nov 10 all-day
Online

Staff Picks From Around the Web

The Royal Ballet:
Alice in Wonderland

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rehearsal of the Royal Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

West Asheville Tailgate Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Nov 10 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
West Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The Royal Ballet: Alice in Wonderland
Nov 11 all-day
Online

Staff Picks From Around the Web

The Royal Ballet:
Alice in Wonderland

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rehearsal of the Royal Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Weaverville Tailgate Market + Winter Market
Nov 11 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Weaverville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Thursday, November 12, 2020
The Royal Ballet: Alice in Wonderland
Nov 12 all-day
Online

Staff Picks From Around the Web

The Royal Ballet:
Alice in Wonderland

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rehearsal of the Royal Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Friday, November 13, 2020
The Royal Ballet: Alice in Wonderland
Nov 13 all-day
Online

Staff Picks From Around the Web

The Royal Ballet:
Alice in Wonderland

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rehearsal of the Royal Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Saturday, November 14, 2020
North Asheville Tailgate Market/The Holiday Bazaar
Nov 14 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

The North Asheville Tailgate Market
Nov 14 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
The North Asheville Tailgate Market
Local
IMPORTANT: COVID-19 Rules and Safety Procedures
\
Our Goals:
  • Safe customers
  • Safe vendors
  • Provide essential products to our community
  • Safer customer and vendor experiences than alternatives such as grocery stores
  • A demonstration that we are a responsible Asheville business by modeling virus-safe behavior
  • As a market, we are determined to treat this public health crisis seriously.  Persons failing to follow any of the rules below must leave the market immediately.
ASAP Farmers Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Nov 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
ASAP Farmers Market

ASAP Farmers Market at A-B Tech

The market is located in A-B Tech parking lot A-13, adjacent to the A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center (16 Fernihurst Dr.). Enter the market via Fernihurst Dr. off Victoria Rd., following campus signs to the conference center.

Market staff will control the number of shoppers in the market area at one time by limiting the number of cars in the parking lot.  When you arrive at  the market, please follow signs and staff directions to queue inside your vehicle until instructed to park your car in the parking lot.  There may be a 15 – 30 minute wait to park during peak shopping times.

Dates and Hours

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon until December 19th…

The ASAP Winter Market will run Saturdays, 10am – 1pm, January 9th until March 27th in the same location.

Market Rules

  • No customers or vendors exhibiting symptoms may enter the market.
  • Maintain 6 feet of social distance at all times.
  • One customer at a time for each vendor table.
  • Only handle product you are purchasing. Vendors will pre-package or bunch products.
  • All vendors and shoppers are required to wear masks. Customers who are not able to wear a mask may arrange to pre-order from vendors. Market staff will direct you to a separate parking area and deliver prepaid items to the car.
  • Children, if they must attend with adult shoppers, must be closely supervised.
  • Please leave your pets at home.

Staff will direct anyone failing to comply with these conditions to leave the market.

Paying for Purchases

Vendors accept touch-free credit or debit payments as well as SNAP. Some take exact cash (no change given) or check. Thanks to generous support from the community, we are offering Double SNAP.

Sunday, November 15, 2020
Burlesque Brunch
Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Burlesque Brunch

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for Burlesque Brunch!
  • 18 +
  • SEATED SHOW
  • 11 AM DOORS/ 12 PM 

Burlesque Brunch is a monthly burlesque and belly dance show with a classic speakeasy feel. Join us every month and relax and enjoy our dancing dames and dandies in an up close and intimate setting. It’s a Sunday afternoon to delight the senses!

ECD Bob Thompson, Leader; Music: Mountain English
Nov 15 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Homewood
ECD Bob Thompson, Leader; Music:  Mountain English (Robert Reichert, fiddle; Cathy Arps, fiddle; Mary Dart, recorder; Beth Reichert, piano.

ECD AnneMarie Walter, Leader. Music: Cathy Arps, fiddle; Suzanne Hosch, flute; Janet Muse, piano.

3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.

4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance

All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
West Asheville Tailgate Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Nov 17 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
West Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Weaverville Tailgate Market + Winter Market
Nov 18 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Weaverville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Friday, November 20, 2020
Stewart/Owen Dance Still: Life A Guided Dance + Spoken Word Exhibit
Nov 20 @ 7:00 pm
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Stewart/Owen Dance Still: Life - A Guided Dance & Spoken Word Exhibit - November 20-22,2020

Still: Life is a beautiful and poignant journey of dance and spoken word vignettes set in five out-of-the-ordinary performance locations at the Wortham Center. Audiences travel with a guide in small, physically distanced groups. Masks are required and capacity is limited.

Please call the box office to purchase for groups larger than 10 guests.

Silent Disco with Nex Millen
Nov 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

SILENT DISCO WITH NEX MILLEN
Start the weekend with a socially distanced dance party at Rabbit Rabbit!
Come boogie to a Friday night dance mix featuring some amazing visuals on the outdoor big screen.
Silent Disco tickets include 1 pair of RF wireless personal headphones for everyone at your table/pod so that you can listen to the music without violating time limits on amplified sound. The headphones are sanitized thoroughly with an EPA-approved cleaning agent between our weekly events, and stored in a no-touch, safe and sealed manner to allow further decontamination so that they are completely safe.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS
Saturday, November 21, 2020
North Asheville Tailgate Market/The Holiday Bazaar
Nov 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

The North Asheville Tailgate Market
Nov 21 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
The North Asheville Tailgate Market
Local
IMPORTANT: COVID-19 Rules and Safety Procedures
\
Our Goals:
  • Safe customers
  • Safe vendors
  • Provide essential products to our community
  • Safer customer and vendor experiences than alternatives such as grocery stores
  • A demonstration that we are a responsible Asheville business by modeling virus-safe behavior
  • As a market, we are determined to treat this public health crisis seriously.  Persons failing to follow any of the rules below must leave the market immediately.
ASAP Farmers Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Nov 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
ASAP Farmers Market

ASAP Farmers Market at A-B Tech

The market is located in A-B Tech parking lot A-13, adjacent to the A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center (16 Fernihurst Dr.). Enter the market via Fernihurst Dr. off Victoria Rd., following campus signs to the conference center.

Market staff will control the number of shoppers in the market area at one time by limiting the number of cars in the parking lot.  When you arrive at  the market, please follow signs and staff directions to queue inside your vehicle until instructed to park your car in the parking lot.  There may be a 15 – 30 minute wait to park during peak shopping times.

Dates and Hours

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon until December 19th…

The ASAP Winter Market will run Saturdays, 10am – 1pm, January 9th until March 27th in the same location.

Market Rules

  • No customers or vendors exhibiting symptoms may enter the market.
  • Maintain 6 feet of social distance at all times.
  • One customer at a time for each vendor table.
  • Only handle product you are purchasing. Vendors will pre-package or bunch products.
  • All vendors and shoppers are required to wear masks. Customers who are not able to wear a mask may arrange to pre-order from vendors. Market staff will direct you to a separate parking area and deliver prepaid items to the car.
  • Children, if they must attend with adult shoppers, must be closely supervised.
  • Please leave your pets at home.

Staff will direct anyone failing to comply with these conditions to leave the market.

Paying for Purchases

Vendors accept touch-free credit or debit payments as well as SNAP. Some take exact cash (no change given) or check. Thanks to generous support from the community, we are offering Double SNAP.

Stewart/Owen Dance Still: Life A Guided Dance + Spoken Word Exhibit
Nov 21 @ 3:00 pm
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Stewart/Owen Dance Still: Life - A Guided Dance & Spoken Word Exhibit - November 20-22,2020

Still: Life is a beautiful and poignant journey of dance and spoken word vignettes set in five out-of-the-ordinary performance locations at the Wortham Center. Audiences travel with a guide in small, physically distanced groups. Masks are required and capacity is limited.

Please call the box office to purchase for groups larger than 10 guests.

Stewart/Owen Dance Still: Life A Guided Dance + Spoken Word Exhibit
Nov 21 @ 7:00 pm
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Stewart/Owen Dance Still: Life - A Guided Dance & Spoken Word Exhibit - November 20-22,2020

Still: Life is a beautiful and poignant journey of dance and spoken word vignettes set in five out-of-the-ordinary performance locations at the Wortham Center. Audiences travel with a guide in small, physically distanced groups. Masks are required and capacity is limited.

Please call the box office to purchase for groups larger than 10 guests.

Sunday, November 22, 2020
Stewart/Owen Dance Still: Life A Guided Dance + Spoken Word Exhibit
Nov 22 @ 3:00 pm
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Stewart/Owen Dance Still: Life - A Guided Dance & Spoken Word Exhibit - November 20-22,2020

Still: Life is a beautiful and poignant journey of dance and spoken word vignettes set in five out-of-the-ordinary performance locations at the Wortham Center. Audiences travel with a guide in small, physically distanced groups. Masks are required and capacity is limited.

Please call the box office to purchase for groups larger than 10 guests.

Stewart/Owen Dance Still: Life A Guided Dance + Spoken Word Exhibit
Nov 22 @ 7:00 pm
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Stewart/Owen Dance Still: Life - A Guided Dance & Spoken Word Exhibit - November 20-22,2020

Still: Life is a beautiful and poignant journey of dance and spoken word vignettes set in five out-of-the-ordinary performance locations at the Wortham Center. Audiences travel with a guide in small, physically distanced groups. Masks are required and capacity is limited.

Please call the box office to purchase for groups larger than 10 guests.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020
West Asheville Tailgate Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Nov 24 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
West Asheville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

WATM Flier.png

Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Weaverville Tailgate Market + Winter Market
Nov 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Weaverville Tailgate Market

Even though it’s getting colder, you can still find fresh, local food at area farmers tailgate markets. Several markets in Buncombe County will offer holiday markets or extended seasons in November and December. In addition to seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and bread, these markets feature local artists and handmade goods, such as wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more.

Thursday, November 26, 2020
City Dance
Nov 26 @ 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.

Saturday, November 28, 2020
Hendersonville HOLIDAY Farmers Market
Nov 28 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Historic Depot

Holiday Markets 
November 28 and December 5, 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. 

Hendersonville Farmers Market is located at the Historic Train Depot (650 Maple Street) in downtown Hendersonville’s Seventh Avenue District.

Limited free parking spaces are available at the market on Maple Street off of Fifth Avenue in addition to parking on surrounding streets. Lot and metered parking are available 0.3 miles away at the City Hall lot (145 Fifth Avenue) or 0.4 miles away at the Maple lot (124 Fifth Avenue).