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, December 19, 2020
The ASAP Holiday Farmers Market
Dec 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
ASAP Holiday Farmers Market

Visit the ASAP Farmers Market between Thanksgiving and Christmas to shop for locally-made, quality gifts, including: art, jewelry, dried flowers and wreaths, soap, body care, CBD products, gourmet specialty foods and more!
While you are at it, shop with our farmers for the freshest vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese, mushrooms, bread, and pastries!
Protocols, such as limiting the number of customers at a time, are in place to ensure your shopping experience is safe. The market is located outdoors in a parking lot (16 Fernihurst Drive) at the downtown AB Tech Campus
North Asheville Tailgate Market/The Holiday Bazaar
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 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.

Sunday, December 20, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 20 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

Burlesque Brunch
Dec 20 @ 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!

End-Of-Year English Country Dance
Dec 20 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Homewood
ECD Festive End-Of-Year Dance. Bob Thompson, Leader; Music, TBA

Join us for our festive End-Of-Year English Country Dance celebrating another fine year of English Country Dance! Wear your finest bling and sparkles.
Homewood;

3:30pm-4:00pm, Waltzing. No Beginners’ Workshop today.

4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance

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

Monday, December 21, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 21 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 22 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

West Asheville Tailgate Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Dec 22 @ 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, December 23, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 23 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

Weaverville Tailgate Market + Winter Market
Dec 23 @ 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, December 24, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 24 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

DEEP DIVE with Barbara Marlowe
Dec 24 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Asheville Movement Center

DEEP DIVE is a 5Rhythms movement exploration of deep listening with Barbara Marlowe. How can our bodies trust us if we don’t listen? This internal oriented dance is great for all ranges of movement including limited and chair bound. Move at your own speed.
Bring dancing shoes and water. Arrive on time. Doors close at 10:45.

City Dance
Dec 24 @ 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.

Friday, December 25, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 25 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

Saturday, December 26, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 26 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

Sunday, December 27, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 27 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

Monday, December 28, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 28 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 29 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 30 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

Thursday, December 31, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season
Dec 31 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.

Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.

DEEP DIVE with Barbara Marlowe
Dec 31 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Asheville Movement Center

DEEP DIVE is a 5Rhythms movement exploration of deep listening with Barbara Marlowe. How can our bodies trust us if we don’t listen? This internal oriented dance is great for all ranges of movement including limited and chair bound. Move at your own speed.
Bring dancing shoes and water. Arrive on time. Doors close at 10:45.

Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Winter Dance Class
Jan 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
online with Asheville JCC

Join us for the second 4-week VIRTUAL Dance class offered by the JCC. In this class, students will review and build on what was learned in the  summer dance class with instruction for new steps in East Coast Swing, Cha-Cha, Salsa, and Rumba. January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 7 – 8 pm $40 per screen email [email protected] to register

Thursday, January 7, 2021
2021 Asheville Fringe Festival
Jan 7 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
THU JAN 21
Friday, January 8, 2021
Pilobolus presents BIG FIVE-OH! Rescheduled
Jan 8 @ 8:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

RESCHEDULED - Pilobolus presents BIG FIVE-OH!

For this 50th anniversary celebration, Pilobolus questions its own “givens,” turns its traditions sideways, and brings its past into the future — in a thoroughly engaging new way. As fresh and vibrant as ever, Pilobolus — that feisty arts organism — puts the ‘Oh!’ in BIG FIVE-OH!, and continues to morph its way thrillingly into audiences’ hearts and minds.

The celebration includes the vintage classic, Untitled, the high-voltage Megawatt, signature shadow works, and a few concepts that have never been seen before!

If you had already purchased tickets for the original March 24 & 25, 2020 performances:
1. Do nothing. Your tickets will be automatically transferred to the new dates.
Tickets for Tuesday, March 24 —> New date: Friday, January 8
Tickets for Wednesday, March 25 —> New date: Saturday, January 9

If you are holding tickets to the Tuesday, March 24, 2020 performance, your tickets will automatically be transferred to the Friday, January 8, 2021 performance.  If you are holding tickets to the Wednesday, March 25, 2020 performance, your tickets will automatically be transferred to the Saturday, January 9, 2021 performance. Tickets can be exchanged between both new dates, based on availability. Exchanging show dates must be confirmed through the box office: [email protected] or 828-257-4530.
2. Can’t make the rescheduled dates? No problem. Convert your tickets into a credit to be used for another performance in the future (good until June 30, 2022).
3. Transform your tickets into a donation to the Wortham Center.
4. Request a refund.

Saturday, January 9, 2021
ASAP Farmers Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Jan 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 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.

Contra Dance – River Falls Lodge
Jan 9 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
River Falls Lodge
Contra - River Falls Lodge

TBA with TBA

Instruction period 7:30-8:00, beginners welcome!

Old Farmers Ball
PO Box 2852
Weaverville NC 28787
Asheville NC Regional Folk Dances. Our Mission is to bring joy to our community by cultivating folk and social dance and music traditions. Our Vision is people come together to experience the joy of dance and music.

Pilobolus presents BIG FIVE-OH! Rescheduled
Jan 9 @ 8:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

RESCHEDULED - Pilobolus presents BIG FIVE-OH!

For this 50th anniversary celebration, Pilobolus questions its own “givens,” turns its traditions sideways, and brings its past into the future — in a thoroughly engaging new way. As fresh and vibrant as ever, Pilobolus — that feisty arts organism — puts the ‘Oh!’ in BIG FIVE-OH!, and continues to morph its way thrillingly into audiences’ hearts and minds.

The celebration includes the vintage classic, Untitled, the high-voltage Megawatt, signature shadow works, and a few concepts that have never been seen before!

If you had already purchased tickets for the original March 24 & 25, 2020 performances:
1. Do nothing. Your tickets will be automatically transferred to the new dates.
Tickets for Tuesday, March 24 —> New date: Friday, January 8
Tickets for Wednesday, March 25 —> New date: Saturday, January 9

If you are holding tickets to the Tuesday, March 24, 2020 performance, your tickets will automatically be transferred to the Friday, January 8, 2021 performance.  If you are holding tickets to the Wednesday, March 25, 2020 performance, your tickets will automatically be transferred to the Saturday, January 9, 2021 performance. Tickets can be exchanged between both new dates, based on availability. Exchanging show dates must be confirmed through the box office: [email protected] or 828-257-4530.
2. Can’t make the rescheduled dates? No problem. Convert your tickets into a credit to be used for another performance in the future (good until June 30, 2022).
3. Transform your tickets into a donation to the Wortham Center.
4. Request a refund.

Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Winter Dance Class
Jan 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
online with Asheville JCC

Join us for the second 4-week VIRTUAL Dance class offered by the JCC. In this class, students will review and build on what was learned in the  summer dance class with instruction for new steps in East Coast Swing, Cha-Cha, Salsa, and Rumba. January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 7 – 8 pm $40 per screen email [email protected] to register

Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Youth Theatre Dance Class For ages 8-12
Jan 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

 Taught by Amanda Klinikowski

Join us for 7 weeks on Zoom for a fun and interactive Dance class covering the fundamentals of dance for the theater! Each week, we will warm up our bodies, learn new basic jazz, ballet, and musical theatre steps, and work on a fun new dance combination to some of our favorite songs. Some past combinations featured songs from Hamilton, Wicked, The Greatest Showman, Lady GaGa, Trolls and more! Students will learn a recorded dance combination performance which will be shared with families after the final class.

7 Week Session: January 13-February 24, 2021
Wednesdays at 4:00-5:00 PM Eastern
Student Ages: 8-12 (or with prior approval from Amanda Klinikowski)

A limited number of scholarships are available for this class. CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Please do not purchase registration prior to applying. Applications must be received by 2:00pm on Monday, January 4, 2021 for consideration. Please contact Amanda at [email protected] with questions.

Saturday, January 16, 2021
ASAP Farmers Market Holiday markets and special events feature local food, wellness, and gifts for the season
Jan 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 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.