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, October 28, 2018
Mad Hatter Sunday Afternoon Tea Tasting
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen

Asheville Tea Company and Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen are joining forces to bring a Sunday Afternoon Tea Tasting to our community! For October’s Sunday Tea, we’ll be serving a Mad Hatter themed event!

Join us for full afternoon tea service plus informative talk and tasting by Jessie Dean, owner of Asheville Tea Company. Guests will enjoy warm, homemade scones and shortbread cookies alongside jam and clotted cream as well as tradiitonal finger sandwiches and petit-four style desserts. Learn about uses, sourcing, and health benefits of these teas, all while enjoying the sounds of live classical guitar music in our 1930s stone cottage. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience.

Please call or e-mail for reservations, and be sure to inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions, as we do serve a set menu. Cost is $27.95/person and tea time is at 1pm. Children 10 and under cost $17.95. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Tea service available at $2/person upcharge.

(828) 676-3870 or [email protected].
Please see www.ivoryroadavl.com/sunday-afternoon-tea-tasting for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/events/341443669711887/

NFL Sunday Ticket at Sanctuary Brewing Company
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sanctuary Brewing Company

We will have all the NFL Games all year long! NFL Sunday Ticket at Sanctuary Brewing Company!

https://www.facebook.com/events/709521249415290/

Panthers vs Ravens | Presented by Ticketmaster
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Bank of America Stadium

The Panthers will host the Baltimore Ravens October 28,2018 at Bank of America Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1PM ET.

https://www.facebook.com/events/214322352676162/

Pumpkin Carving Party
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mica Town Brewing

It’s almost Halloween and it’s time to carve those jack-o-lanterns! Come make a pumpkin gut mess at Mica Town and leave with a beautifully carved jack-o-latern. We’ll provide pumpkins, basic tools, and a beverage of your choice. All you need to bring is a festive spirit, some creativity, and any tools that you can’t carve without. Cost is $10. Please sign up to ensure there are enough materials.

https://www.facebook.com/events/336410756906890/

Reggae Sunday with Chalwa
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company

Chalwa is based out of Asheville, NC and plays original High Country Reggae. The band consists of a diverse all-star line-up of local musicians from bands such as the Asheville Horns, Hope Massive, Josh Phillips Folk Festival, Biodesiel, and the Everydays. Ever since they hit the scene in 2006, Chalwa has toured throughout the southeast US and Jamaica. The band has shared the stage with reggae greats such as Midnite, Groundation, The Meditations, Bambu Station, SOJA, Pato Banton, and many more.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2045127225800440/

Tryon Hounds Barn Tour
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Various Farms in Tryon Area

Spend the afternoon in the splendor of the Carolina Foothills countryside during the peak fall foliage for a self-guided tour of four unique barns in the heart of the Tryon horse country. Each one with its own story to tell and along with the magnificent and talented horses that live there. All barns will feature a tailgate of light refreshments and equestrian art. Tickets are $35.00 per person and can be purchased online or in certain retail stores in the Tryon/Landrum area. For more information, visit Tryonhounds.com. Rain Date is Sunday, Nov. 11.

AN EVENING OF 2 THRILLERS
Oct 28 @ 2:00 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

THE LOVE TALKER 
By Deborah Pryor

The Love Talker is an eerie and sensual play set in an age when strange spirits walked the earth and magic was all around.

A GHOST STORY 
By John Pielmeier

Two hikers seek shelter from a winter blizzard in an isolated Maine cabin. They meet a mysterious girl and soon the three share ghost stories, at first fanciful and then suddenly disquieting as the imagined becomes the real.

Animal Haven Open House and Fundraiser with Live Music!
Oct 28 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Animal Haven of Asheville

Open House and Fundraiser to help feed, provide medical care and shelter to the animals of Animal Haven of Asheville.

The weather is beautiful this time of year . . . our Fall Open House offers the perfect chance to visit the sanctuary!

The $20 donation (kids under 12 free) includes all-you-can-eat vegan food, drinks, music (and visiting with the animals!). Beverages include craft beers and wine.

This year we’ll again be having a live band performance by the amazing acoustic duo, Southern Style Band.

You can also shop at the on-site Thrift Store or partake in our Silent Auction.

And don’t forget, the entire sanctuary will be open so you can visit all 80+ of our animals. Come check in with your favorite animal friends!

Entry Donations will be accepted at the event. No tickets will be sold before the event.

Please consider carpooling as parking will fill up quickly.

If you can’t make it, you can still make a donation on our website at:
http://www.animalhavenofasheville.org/donate.html
Or go directly to our Paypal link:
paypal.me/animalhaven

Thanks so much for your support!

https://www.facebook.com/events/657061234677312/

Krista & Gabe
Oct 28 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro

Krista Tortora & Gabe Dansereau will perform choice jazz standards as a guitar/vocal duo on the patio (weather permitting) of Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro – Chimney Rock. Come join us from 2pm – 5pm!

https://www.facebook.com/events/484616968724350/

Puptober
Oct 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company

Come out and join us for a fun filled day!

We will be hosting our first annual Puptober Fest in celebration of Halloween!

Dress your pup up in their spookiest/cutest costume and get pictures of them all while sipping on a nice cold beer!

We will have a Best Owner/Pet Costume Contest!! So make sure to come dressed to impress!!

*More details to come!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/165534427698624/

Songful Sundays w/ April B. & The Cool – Winter Jacket Drive
Oct 28 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ambrose West

Songful Sundays w/ April B. & The Cool – Winter Jacket Drive

“Songful Sundays” is a free community inspired musical event that will take place once a month at Ambrose West. Together we will bond through music while helping those in need within our community.

This month we are having an all ages Winter Jacket Drive. We will accept gently used and new jackets. We will also accept cash donations/gift certificates. Feel free to bring hats/scarves/mittens as well.

We are blessed with such an amazing community! Let’s pull together and spend Sunday Funday dancing, hugging, singing & helping!

WHEN: 10/28/18

WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806

DOORS: 1:30pm

SHOW: 2pm

TICKETS: FREE

AGES: ALL AGES

SEATING: Standing Room w/ some seating

April B. & The Cool

“April B. & The Cool is a soulful concoction of heavy and light and rock and funk and jazz and folk and everything in between. We mean hypnotic; we mean casting a spell over an audience that will leave them on their feet cheering or stunned into rapturous silence. We mean “cool,” like April B. and her kickass band.” – Vincent Harris, Greenville Journal

https://www.aprilbmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2171842829749986/

Avenue Q
Oct 28 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

For the first time ever in Asheville! Recent college grad Princeton moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q – a street where puppets and humans alike live together. Princeton and his new-found friends try to figure out life in the real world in this witty and raunchy musical comedy where “Sesame Street” meets “South Park.”

Leave the kids and the easily offended at home for this one!

https://www.facebook.com/events/471658216675713/

Ciders and Canines
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
TreeRock Social Cider House

Come join us for our second adoption event at Treerock Social!

https://www.facebook.com/events/278437049676823/

Coffee Happy Hour(s)!
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and try some delicious drinks at our Tunnel Road location! House-made coffees, teas, hot cocoa, and more will be 50% off between 3 and closing. Join us for some tasty beverages!

https://www.facebook.com/events/309331416551284/

Grave Lullaby by Jamieson Ridenhour
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
The Magnetic Theatre

GRAVE LULLABY
Written and Directed by Jamieson Ridenhour

When Mark and Kristen James move into an old house in a new town, it feels like the perfect opportunity to escape their recent tragedy and start afresh. But the new neighbors have their own secrets, and the neighborhood may be as haunted as the James’ own past. A classic ghost story in the tradition of M.R. James and Peter Straub, with a twist (or two) you will never see coming. Grave Lullaby was a National Finalist for the 2013 Kennedy Center ACTF David Cohen Play writing Award.

After last year’s critically acclaimed TERRY TEMPEST: The Final Interview, Asheville writer/director Jameson Ridenhour returns to the Magnetic. Jamie has been teaching writing and literature for 18 years. In addition to publishing scholarly articles on Dickens, LeFanu, and contemporary vampire film, Ridenhour edited the Valancourt edition of Sheridan LeFanu’s Carmilla (2009) and wrote a book-length study of urban Gothic fiction, In Darkest London (Scarecrow, 2014). He is also creator/writer/producer of the popular (and creepy) horror/suspense podcast Palimpsest, which is currently in its second season, and is available on every podcast platform. http://www.thepalimpsestpodcast.com/

GRAVE LULLABY

FEATURING: Carrie Kimbrell Kimzey, Adam Christopher Lentinii, Serena Dotson-Smith, Murphy Funkhouser Capps, Jason Williams, and Rodney Smith

PRODUCTION CREW:
Director: Jamieson Ridenhour
Stage Manager: Chris Kingsley
Set design: Kehren Barbour
Lighting design: Jason Williams
Sound design: Rodney Smith

PERFORMANCES: OCTOBER 12-28, 2018
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 3pm

First Friday Performance – $12 (+$2 tax and service fee)
All other performances- $18 (+$2 tax and service fee)

For more information visit: http://www.themagnetictheatre.org/

https://www.facebook.com/events/159745438291465/

Ground Breaking Ceremony
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
330 Banner Farm rd Mills River NC 28759

Finally after a year and a half of planning we are breaking ground on our new facility. Come join us and check out the new property. The after party will be held at Bold Rock.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2133899159961965/

Hanging Wood Signs Paint & Sip
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Point Lookout Vineyards

Hey, Hendo!

It’s fall, y’all! Who’s ready to get crafty? PICK & PAINT your favorite door hanger with help from Hues of Hendo. We bring all the supplies & you show up ready to have fun! Price includes custom door hanger, paint, bow and instruction. Lettering is additional & customizable.

To register, email or message us which hanger(s) you’d like & if you want vinyl lettering, please include that in your message, too. You MUST register and pay your invoice to reserve your spot at this event.

$30 door hanger only
$36 door hanger with vinyl letters
$15 smaller “Sorry! Out of Candy” add on

We also offer private parties – and the host always paints for free with parties of 5 or more painters. If you can dream it up, we can make it! Canvas is always an option, too. Message us for more details today!

Jessica

https://www.facebook.com/events/300564364093227/

HellaGay Halloween Hang!
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Youth OutRight

Come party with us! All ages YO youth, 11-20. Costumes encouraged.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1756584657802183/

Herblore of Samhain
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Raven & Crone

Join Rebecca Beyer from Blood and Spicebush for another installment of the Herblore of the Wheel of the Year. Samhain, All Hallows or Halloween is arguably one of the Witch’s highest holidays. What plants and trees were used by the old ones to celebrate this auspicious day? We’ll see there’s more to witchcraft then mandrake and belladonna as we meet and explore the key plants of this sacred day within the context of Appalachian bioregional witchcraft an folk magic.

10-25$ suggested donation

Learn more about Rebecca and her work at www.bloodandspicebush.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/1594063624054014/

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Trunk or Treat at The Summit Church
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Summit

The Summit invites our community to join us for treating from trunk to trunk as well as other games and food!

https://www.facebook.com/events/309849483140853/

Fried Chicken Night
Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bone & Broth

Get our great Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Biscuit and Gravy for $13.00. What a great meal for a family dinner.

https://www.facebook.com/events/697610033941104/

Get Crafty Halloween Fun Times
Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
27 Club Asheville

We’re getting ready for Halloween at 27 Club with Get Crafty. Pumpkin carving party and costume workshop! Bring your own materials and ideas and pick the collective brain of everybody else to create the scariest designs your twisted mind can come up with.
Taylor will be serving up her own witchy concoction. We’ll bring a sewing machine, carving tools, and pumpkins. You bring your beautiful brains.

https://www.facebook.com/events/584788351940777/

Light Their World Fundraiser
Oct 28 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Billy Graham Training Center At the Cove

Join us for an unforgettable night at the Billy Graham Training Center “The Cove”! All funds raised will go directly towards Orbie’s mission to sharing Christ to orphans and foster kids both here at home and abroad.
To learn more about Orbie’s mission, visit our website OrbieForOrphans.org

Individual Ticket- $75
Silver Sponsorship (Priority Seating for 1 Table of 10)- $750
Gold Sponsorship (Priority Seating for 2 Tables of 10)- $2,000
Event Sponsorship (Priority Seating for 3 Tables of 10)- $5,000

Purchase of Ticket Includes:
-Dinner
-Live/Silent Auction
-Raffle
-Featured Speakers
-Musical performance by award winning artist, Mark Schultz

Simultaneous Kids Event at Camp Cedar Cliff for kids ages 7-14 years old
Where: Camp Cedar Cliff (For shuttle pickup, drop your child off at 4:00pm at 1 Porters Cove Road)
Cost: $15
Child Care Includes:
– Cookout
– Crafts
– Climbing wall
– Zip Line
– Archery

Please feel free to share this invitation with others!
See you at The Cove!

– Orbie Team

https://www.facebook.com/events/299190890670183/

Crooner Night w/Paul Schiro – live at SAB
Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Southern Appalachian Brewery

Join us for a special evening of music with Paul Schiro as he belts out the songs of your favorite crooners!

https://www.facebook.com/events/254199818571183/

Fall Fest
Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
TC Roberson

We want to provide a safe and affordable place for kids and families to hang out and have a great time this season. So, we’re throwing a party, a really big one, and you’re invited!

Asheville festivals are popular in the autumn season, from craft fairs to car shows we have so much to enjoy in the mountains. Make sure to add Ridgeline’s fall event to your list! We’re bringing the best of fall and family fun activities to South Asheville.

Our free fall festival is the best place to take in this festive season and make lasting family memories. Your children will love all of the different types of fun and games we’ll have!

We’ve had so much fun the past couple of years. Over 800 people from our Asheville community came out to enjoy fall fest last year! It was an absolute blast and an experience the families who attended are still talking about today!

Come find out what all the hype is about! We can’t want to see you.

Live @ Aloft Howl-O- Ween Dog Party
Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Aloft Asheville Downtown

Dog costume party! At the the Aloft Hotel Rooftop Asheville NC.

Live music, costume contest, raffle items! 5.00 per person entry fee – that goes to the rescue! Come out and dress up with your pup and have some fun! This party is fun for all! Help support homeless animals.

Costumes will be judged for awards at 7 pm!

LIVE BAND will be Eleanor Underhill and Friends.

We will have a pet photographer onsite to take photos.
Also we will have a Dog trainer, Woof Gang Bakery will be at the event!

Asheville Pet Photography will be onsite to take wonderful
Photos of your animals all dresses up – here are the details.

I am offering Mini Pet Portrait Sessions at the Charlie’s Angel Animal Rescue’s Howl-O-Ween party and pet costume contest at ALOFT Asheville Downtown on Sunday, October 28th 5 pm – 8 pm A session price is $50 for a dedicated 10 minutes session for up to 2 dogs and within a week you will receive 3 small watermark jpgs for social media and one 5×7 print. Below are some adorable pet examples from prior years! Hope to see you there! Bryanna Raquel Barr and Joey Drzal are parents to Oliver the Great, Ursala The Incredible Hulk and Oliver also as the Incredible Hulk! All are my favorites from this creative family!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1092907997539331/

Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WNC Ag Center

Zeilinger Wool Company will be in Fletcher, NC at the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fest accepting your fibers! Come see us to drop off your fibers to be processed into your desired product and shop the fine products made in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

https://www.facebook.com/events/159778554671144/

Tekoa Trails n Treats 2018
Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Camp Tekoa

Please join us for our 4th annual Trails n Treats! We have been brainstorming all year for this event, and can’t wait for you to see and experience it all! We have retired some of our old cabin themes, and are expanding into some new territory on campus! We will still have our snacks, science activities, crafts, games…and of course… TREATS!

Please come help us raise $ for or LGO schools!

Suggested donation $5 per person.

Tekoa donates 100% of donations to our local schools!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2158211741086075/

WWE Live Supershow
Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
U.S. Cellular Center

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 7 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

VIP Package Presale : Thu, 6 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

VIP Package Onsale : Fri, 7 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

3-D Collector Ticket Presale : Thu, 6 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

3-D Collector Ticket Onsale : Fri, 7 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum Presale : Thu, 6 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum Public Onsale : Fri, 7 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/530464627374826/