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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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Socially Distanced Trivia Night
Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing - The Event Space at Hi-Wire Brewing
7 pm | Doors @ 6pm
65 Person Capacity
$10 Entry/Person | first beer included with admission for 21+
Teams of up to 6 people
Special Trivia Menu from Foothills Local Meats
8 Categories with 10 Questions each
Highest scoring team wins
Prizes
1st Place Team: $100 Gift Certificate to Hi-Wire & Swag Bag
2nd Place: $50 Hi-Wire Gift Certificate
3rd Place: $25 Hi-Wire Gift Certificates
Best Team Name: Swag Bag from Hi-Wire Brewing
*For the safety of our customers and staff, we will be operating at a capacity of 65 people to ensure social distancing can be maintained. All guests are required to wear a mask when interacting with Hi-Wire staff or anyone outside your party and when visiting the restroom, so remember to bring a mask or face covering.⁣⁣⁣⁣ Please leave your four-legged friends at home for this event.*
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Friday, December 11, 2020
Carolinas Creatives – Lewis Black + Jonathan Scales
Dec 11 @ 8:15 am – 9:45 am
Online

We’ll be wrapping up this insane year and honoring our global theme of “Biophilia” with two homegrown creative Carolina geniuses: award-winning comedian/author/playwright/actor/social critic Lewis Black, and celebrated steel pannist and composer, Jonathan Scales. The morning will also feature a performance by North Carolina’s Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green. This event will be a very special one-time-only “Carolinas CreativeMorning” as we join forces with our fellow chapters in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Charleston!

Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
French Broad River Brewery

Totally Rad Trivia comes to French Broad River Brewing starting this Tuesday at 6:00PM! The same favorite local Pop Culture Trivia show mixed with the delicious brews of French Broad. Plus Papa Nicks Pizza right next door! Drink and Food Specials will be available.
The show is completely social distanced and we will all be doing everything we can to make it a safe and enjoyable experience, so the only thing you’ll have to worry about is how many times I’ll reference a show you’ve never watched.
Seating is limited due to current pandemic restrictions so message me to reserve a table for you and your team

Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones

Image may contain: drink, text that says 'Totally Rad BEERS, BBQ, & Trivia TRIVIA ALL IN ONE PLACE Every Wednesday At 7PM!!! 12 BONES BREWING'

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.

Thursday, December 17, 2020
Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
French Broad River Brewery

Totally Rad Trivia comes to French Broad River Brewing starting this Tuesday at 6:00PM! The same favorite local Pop Culture Trivia show mixed with the delicious brews of French Broad. Plus Papa Nicks Pizza right next door! Drink and Food Specials will be available.
The show is completely social distanced and we will all be doing everything we can to make it a safe and enjoyable experience, so the only thing you’ll have to worry about is how many times I’ll reference a show you’ve never watched.
Seating is limited due to current pandemic restrictions so message me to reserve a table for you and your team

Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Proud Mary Theatre Presents: The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!
Dec 23 @ 8:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online w/ Proud Mary Theatre

Life imitates art imitating life in Proud Mary Theatre Company’s first-ever holiday production, The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!, streaming over the Christmas holiday weekend December 23-27.

Written by playwright Joe Marshall, this South Carolina (and Virtual) premiere is about a struggling gay theatre company and their efforts to produce a great holiday play with a crazy, drama-addicted team that has just a few weeks to produce…the gayest Christmas pageant ever! This holiday camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialogue and 40 over-the-top characters meant for non-conservative adults of all ages!

Festivus For the Rest Of Us Themed Trivia Night!
Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope

Join us and Bingebale trivia for a Festivus themed trivia night!
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones

Image may contain: drink, text that says 'Totally Rad BEERS, BBQ, & Trivia TRIVIA ALL IN ONE PLACE Every Wednesday At 7PM!!! 12 BONES BREWING'

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.

Thursday, December 24, 2020
Proud Mary Theatre Presents: The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!
Dec 24 @ 8:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online w/ Proud Mary Theatre

Life imitates art imitating life in Proud Mary Theatre Company’s first-ever holiday production, The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!, streaming over the Christmas holiday weekend December 23-27.

Written by playwright Joe Marshall, this South Carolina (and Virtual) premiere is about a struggling gay theatre company and their efforts to produce a great holiday play with a crazy, drama-addicted team that has just a few weeks to produce…the gayest Christmas pageant ever! This holiday camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialogue and 40 over-the-top characters meant for non-conservative adults of all ages!

Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Friday, December 25, 2020
Proud Mary Theatre Presents: The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!
Dec 25 @ 8:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online w/ Proud Mary Theatre

Life imitates art imitating life in Proud Mary Theatre Company’s first-ever holiday production, The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!, streaming over the Christmas holiday weekend December 23-27.

Written by playwright Joe Marshall, this South Carolina (and Virtual) premiere is about a struggling gay theatre company and their efforts to produce a great holiday play with a crazy, drama-addicted team that has just a few weeks to produce…the gayest Christmas pageant ever! This holiday camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialogue and 40 over-the-top characters meant for non-conservative adults of all ages!

Saturday, December 26, 2020
Proud Mary Theatre Presents: The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!
Dec 26 @ 8:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online w/ Proud Mary Theatre

Life imitates art imitating life in Proud Mary Theatre Company’s first-ever holiday production, The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!, streaming over the Christmas holiday weekend December 23-27.

Written by playwright Joe Marshall, this South Carolina (and Virtual) premiere is about a struggling gay theatre company and their efforts to produce a great holiday play with a crazy, drama-addicted team that has just a few weeks to produce…the gayest Christmas pageant ever! This holiday camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialogue and 40 over-the-top characters meant for non-conservative adults of all ages!

Sunday, December 27, 2020
Proud Mary Theatre Presents: The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!
Dec 27 @ 8:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online w/ Proud Mary Theatre

Life imitates art imitating life in Proud Mary Theatre Company’s first-ever holiday production, The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!, streaming over the Christmas holiday weekend December 23-27.

Written by playwright Joe Marshall, this South Carolina (and Virtual) premiere is about a struggling gay theatre company and their efforts to produce a great holiday play with a crazy, drama-addicted team that has just a few weeks to produce…the gayest Christmas pageant ever! This holiday camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialogue and 40 over-the-top characters meant for non-conservative adults of all ages!

Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
French Broad River Brewery

Totally Rad Trivia comes to French Broad River Brewing starting this Tuesday at 6:00PM! The same favorite local Pop Culture Trivia show mixed with the delicious brews of French Broad. Plus Papa Nicks Pizza right next door! Drink and Food Specials will be available.
The show is completely social distanced and we will all be doing everything we can to make it a safe and enjoyable experience, so the only thing you’ll have to worry about is how many times I’ll reference a show you’ve never watched.
Seating is limited due to current pandemic restrictions so message me to reserve a table for you and your team

Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones

Image may contain: drink, text that says 'Totally Rad BEERS, BBQ, & Trivia TRIVIA ALL IN ONE PLACE Every Wednesday At 7PM!!! 12 BONES BREWING'

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.

Thursday, December 31, 2020
Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Friday, January 1, 2021
Modelface Comedy Presents The Totally Exhausted Women of Atlanta
Jan 1 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
LaZoom Tours

Lace Larrabee is back with another group of hilarious atlanta ladies for another weekend stand up comedy!!!
Featuring Shelby Tesio, Karen Felix, Heather Tolley-Bauer, and Karen Waygood
Sponsored by

BRÖÖ Haircare
ages+
Tickets $12, VIP $18
VIP tickets come with a bag of BRÖÖ Craft Beer Hair products worth $15!!!
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Modelface Comedy Presents The Totally Exhausted Women of Atlanta
Jan 2 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
LaZoom Tours

Lace Larrabee is back with another group of hilarious atlanta ladies for another weekend stand up comedy!!!
Featuring Shelby Tesio, Karen Felix, Heather Tolley-Bauer, and Karen Waygood
Sponsored by

BRÖÖ Haircare
ages+
Tickets $12, VIP $18
VIP tickets come with a bag of BRÖÖ Craft Beer Hair products worth $15!!!
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
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Free Fringe: A Turkey is NOT a Rooster
Jan 20 @ 5:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

A TURKEY IS NOT A ROOSTER: is a one-act play inspired by the Chinese zodiac & a parodic response to anti-Avian sentiment.

Jinna Kim was born in Masan, South Korea and immigrated to the United States as a toddler. Currently she is an award winning interdisciplinary artist who also became a filmmaker during quarantine. She was listed as Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2019. Originally trained in classical music, Jinna began her professional career in arts administration, having graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Illinois. Jinna then moved to New York City to work at the Public Theater, also known for Shakespeare in Central Park and Joe’s Pub, then at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). While in NYC, Jinna received fellowships from Korea Society and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement. After completing her MBA at the University of Virginia, Jinna moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to work at a major bank. Still based in Charlotte, Jinna continues to act, write and produce films and interdisciplinary art projects.

Schitt’s Creek Themed Trivia Night!
Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope
Join us for Schitt’s Creek Trivia night!
Just a reminder, all of our tables are 6 feet apart and sanitized after use. Masks are required. And the garage doors will be open for proper airflow so bring a jacket in case it’s a little chilly! You will text in your answers to avoid contact with our hosts! See you there 🙂
The Asheville FRINGE Arts Festival 2021 ~ “Walking on Spectrum” by Juliana Heng
Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online w/ The Asheville FRINGE Arts Festival

Juliana Heng is the founder of I Laugh KL Comedy Show, one of the founding members of Parti Komedi Rakyat (PKR) – a comedy troupe, and has been doing stand-up comedy since September 2017. They strive to be a comedian who gets real, talking about issues considered taboo in the Asian society. Juliana has performed in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand (Bangkok) & England (London, Nottingham & Manchester). Recently, they emerged as the Finalist of Bangkok International Comedy Competition 2019, KING GONG at The Comedy Store – London (December 2019) & BEAT THE FROG at The Frog & Bucket Comedy Club, Manchester (January 2020).

A one-hour medley show by this Malaysian stand-up comedian, storyteller and poet explores the different ways to tell one’s life story. Even with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), why not live life with spunk?

NOTE: Matured content, mild sexual innuendos, emotionally triggering, graphical depiction of domestic violence & can be too real

Emo Philips with guest Ryan Cox CANCELLED
Jan 20 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

We regret to inform you that due to circumstances out of our control, this show has been cancelled. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. Please allow 2 – 4 weeks for refunds to fully process.

Described by Jay Leno as “the best joke writer in America,” by British comedian Gary Delaney as the best joke writer in the world, and by “Weird Al” Yankovic as one of the funniest people on the planet, Emo Philips has performed over 7000 times throughout the English-speaking world, including a multi-week run at the Playhouse Theater in London’s West End. Since starting out in Chicago in 1976 at the age of twenty, Emo has had award-winning comedy albums, several cable specials (including an hour-long one on HBO), and many appearances on network television, both in America and in the UK. He has appeared in films (most notably, as the table-saw demonstrator in UHF) and has lent his distinctive voice to animated TV shows (such as Slacker Cats, Doctor Katz, Adventure Time, and Home Movies), but his first love, stand-up, remains his true one.

Thursday, January 21, 2021
Free Fringe: A Turkey is NOT a Rooster
Jan 21 @ 5:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

A TURKEY IS NOT A ROOSTER: is a one-act play inspired by the Chinese zodiac & a parodic response to anti-Avian sentiment.

Jinna Kim was born in Masan, South Korea and immigrated to the United States as a toddler. Currently she is an award winning interdisciplinary artist who also became a filmmaker during quarantine. She was listed as Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2019. Originally trained in classical music, Jinna began her professional career in arts administration, having graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Illinois. Jinna then moved to New York City to work at the Public Theater, also known for Shakespeare in Central Park and Joe’s Pub, then at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). While in NYC, Jinna received fellowships from Korea Society and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement. After completing her MBA at the University of Virginia, Jinna moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to work at a major bank. Still based in Charlotte, Jinna continues to act, write and produce films and interdisciplinary art projects.

Stoner Morning Show at Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Jan 21 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
virtual event

The hosts of this morning talk show have slept in…and they’re totally stoned. Headlines, interviews, human interest stories, and more. Wake and Bake with STONER MORNING SHOW!

Stoner Morning Show w/ The Asheville Fringe Festival
Jan 21 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
👁 RAF // Stoner Morning Show
Friday, January 22, 2021
2021 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Jan 22 @ 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
FRI JAN 22
Free Fringe: An Accidental Camping Trip
Jan 22 @ 5:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
👁 RAF // An Accidental Camping Trip