Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Saturday, April 25, 2020
Local Restaurants Providing Takeout/ Delivery
Apr 25 all-day
Online

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10myGYMeN0yovKmwoZgam91TgNDc37huzkqOHOxrg_y0/edit#gid=0

Updated list of restaurants offering takeout and delivery services created by The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR)

Noble Cider To-Go Specials
Apr 25 all-day
Noble Cider

We’ve got some special deals bubbling up at the taproom! Due to Covid-19, we have a backlog of kegs. . . so we are having a sale on growler fill-ups!

(Prices do not include the bottle)

Flagship Growler Fills:
64oz = $9
32oz = $5

Seasonal & Small Batch Cider Growler Fills:
64oz = $15
32oz = $8

Session Mead Growler Fills:
64oz = $20
32oz = $11

We ARE filling up your clean growlers!! If you need to purchase a growler bottle, then we have them for sale as well: 

64oz Growler Bottle = $6
32oz Growler Bottle = $5

AND we’ve extended our taproom to-go hours:
Tuesday thru Saturday:  12pm – 7pm
Sunday: 2pm – 5pm

COVID 19 Response
In light of the COVID 19 pandemic and the Governor’s recent order regarding North Carolina bars and restaurants, Noble will be altering its hours of operations at both locations.

The Greenhouse, our downtown bar and restaurant, will close effective March 16th and until further notice.

The Cidery taproom will be open for TO-GO ONLY package sales (including growler sales) for the limited hours listed below:

Kickback AVL—Local Food Delivery
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Asheville Area Deliveries

KICKBACK. RELAX. WHILE WE DELIVER.

Virtual Cat Yoga Fund Raiser
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

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Donate and get the Zoom code to our cat yoga-you supply the cats. Local Yoga Teacher & Kitty Lover Katie Wilson

-DONATE, bit.ly/ACWEFGive (OR THROUGH FACEBOOK-JUST SCREENSHOT IT)
-Reserve yourself a spot below,
-MESSAGE US and we will send the Zoom code.

Don’t do yoga – donate and we will provide a slot for someone who can’t donate but wants to join in.

Can’t donate but want to join in-let us know and we will have additional spots that others have donated-just message us.

ACW Cat Pantry
Apr 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
ACW Cat Pantry The Thrift Hound
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The ACW Cat Pantry will be set up at the Thrift Hound to hand out cat food, litter, non prescription flea and worm medication, and other donations we may have available. Each month on the 2nd Tuesday, and 4th Saturday, as the calendar allows.
Any questions or requests can be emailed to [email protected]
How To Help Your Reactive Dog – Online Presentation
Apr 25 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Online

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Does your dog growl, bark, lunge, and just get all into a tizzy when he sees other dogs or people? If so this class is for you. Learn body language so that you can better know what to expect, what steps you can take to prevent your dog from going into this state of mind, and lots more.

Join us for our first ever Facebook Free Help Session Event!

Presented by Tristan Rehner-Fleurant, MS, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CBATI of Pet Behavior Aid
Date: Saturday, April 25th from 11:00am – 1:30pm

The mission of Pet Behavior Aid, a non-profit organization, is to increase the retention of companion animals in their homes in Asheville and Western NC through education and training programs for people who have dogs or cats, animal shelter and rescue workers, and the general community. Donations accepted.

A little about our Free Help Sessions: Our goal is to teach you what you need to know to help your pet. As much as we wish we could include your pet in this class, it is for humans only, so please leave all those sweet and wonderful pets at home.
Location: ONLINE: Animal Hospital of North Asheville EVENTS Facebook page

Meals for Non-Contact Pick Up or Delivery #AVLTakeout #Ashevilletakeout
Apr 25 @ 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
Strada
Strada will be closed for dine-in service until further notice. For curbside carryout please call the restaurant at
(828) 348-8448. For delivery, please visit takeoutcentral.com
Margaret & Maxwell retail wine store is open
Apr 25 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Margaret & Maxwell

Scoop: Open For Business

Service Industry Heroes Complimentary Meal w/ Food Connection
Apr 25 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Asheville Masonic Temple · Asheville, North Carolina

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To our friends who’ve lost their jobs including those in the service industry and hospitality workers: Please join Food Connection for a free “to go” meal lovingly prepared by Wicked Weed Brewing’s Cultura thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor! We will be setting up in the parking lot against the Asheville Masonic Temple. We will be offering curbside service distributing meals from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm or until they run out.

For the safety of our beautiful community:
* If you come by car, please stay in your car at all times.
*There is 1 Entrance In By AMT and you will drive through and exit at the back of the lot.
• If you come by foot, please keep a social distance of at least 6 feet.
* Wear a mask if you have one
Thanks, y’all! We hope to see you Saturday!

Just Brew It Homebrew Festival
Apr 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wedge Foundation

Just Brew It is a homebrew competition and tasting in Asheville benefiting the work of Just Economics.  The festival has traditionally taken place in late Spring/early Summer and features more than 100 different beers and more than 50 amazing homebrewers.  The competing homebrewers are some of the finest specialty homebrewers in the region.

Just Brew It draws a diverse group of people from around the area. To attend, you must be a 2020 member of Just Economics.  Just Economics members sample the homebrew and vote for their favorites alongside other homebrew judges as brewers compete for awards and prizes.

This year, Just Brew It will be at the Wedge Foundation. Hours are 2-5pm on April 25th with VIP tasting beginning at 1pm. This event raises much needed funds for Just Economics and always promises good times.

Just Brew It 2020 Sponsors

For a menu of sponsorship opportunities for 2020, click HERE.

 

To apply as a competing brewer, click HERE.

 

To make a sponsorship contribution, click HERE.

 JAG

Carolina Eye Care

Mr. Appliance of Asheville

Range Urgent Care

Sugar Hollow Solar

Matt and Molly Team

Céline and Company Catering

Self-Help Credit Union

 

 

     

     

     

    Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
    Apr 25 @ 3:30 pm
    Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

    Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

    Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

    Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

    Grassroots Aid Partnership (GAP) plans to serve free, plant-based food every Friday – Sunday from 4 -7 p.m.
    Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Asheville

    Grassroots Aid Partnership (GAP) plans to serve free, plant-based food every Friday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1022 Haywood Road.

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    VIVIAN OPEN for takeout + groceries
    Apr 25 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Vivian

    Scoop: VIVIAN OPEN for takeout + groceries

    VIVIAN is open for takeout and grocery offerings with curbside service. Check out their Facebook page for daily menus and updates. https://www.facebook.com/vivianasheville

    Sunday, April 26, 2020
    How to Buy Local While Social Distancing: On-Farm Pickups and More
    Apr 26 all-day
    NC and SC Farms

    Many farms across North and South Carolina have added on-farm pickups, home delivery & online pre-orders to accommodate for social distancing in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please see the listings below for more information, and check out our interactive Google Map for farm locations near you!

    Are you a farmer interested in being listed? Email [email protected]

    Please:

    • DO NOT show up at farms without prior permission.
    • Follow specific instructions provided by each farm.
    • Stay home if you are feeling ill.
    Local Restaurants Providing Takeout/ Delivery
    Apr 26 all-day
    Online

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10myGYMeN0yovKmwoZgam91TgNDc37huzkqOHOxrg_y0/edit#gid=0

    Updated list of restaurants offering takeout and delivery services created by The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR)

    Noble Cider To-Go Specials
    Apr 26 all-day
    Noble Cider

    We’ve got some special deals bubbling up at the taproom! Due to Covid-19, we have a backlog of kegs. . . so we are having a sale on growler fill-ups!

    (Prices do not include the bottle)

    Flagship Growler Fills:
    64oz = $9
    32oz = $5

    Seasonal & Small Batch Cider Growler Fills:
    64oz = $15
    32oz = $8

    Session Mead Growler Fills:
    64oz = $20
    32oz = $11

    We ARE filling up your clean growlers!! If you need to purchase a growler bottle, then we have them for sale as well: 

    64oz Growler Bottle = $6
    32oz Growler Bottle = $5

    AND we’ve extended our taproom to-go hours:
    Tuesday thru Saturday:  12pm – 7pm
    Sunday: 2pm – 5pm

    COVID 19 Response
    In light of the COVID 19 pandemic and the Governor’s recent order regarding North Carolina bars and restaurants, Noble will be altering its hours of operations at both locations.

    The Greenhouse, our downtown bar and restaurant, will close effective March 16th and until further notice.

    The Cidery taproom will be open for TO-GO ONLY package sales (including growler sales) for the limited hours listed below:

    Bluegrass Brunch
    Apr 26 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
    The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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    Bluegrass Brunch
    hosted by Aaron Woody Wood & The Sufi Brothers

    Pickin’ on the Porch w/ Chicken Coop Willaye 1030AM
    Bald Mountain Boys 11AM – 12:30PM
    Sufi Brothers 12:45PM – 3PM

    Be sure to check out our Bloody Mary Bar, the BEST selection of pickled products and other additions in Asheville. The MOJO Kitchen will be serving a special Brunch menu until 3PM as well.

    Food & music start at 10:30am
    ADULT beverages at Noon.

    Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
    Apr 26 @ 11:00 am
    Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

    Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

    Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

    Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

    Meals for Non-Contact Pick Up or Delivery #AVLTakeout #Ashevilletakeout
    Apr 26 @ 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
    Strada
    Strada will be closed for dine-in service until further notice. For curbside carryout please call the restaurant at
    (828) 348-8448. For delivery, please visit takeoutcentral.com
    Margaret & Maxwell retail wine store is open
    Apr 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Margaret & Maxwell

    Scoop: Open For Business

    Grassroots Aid Partnership (GAP) plans to serve free, plant-based food every Friday – Sunday from 4 -7 p.m.
    Apr 26 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Asheville

    Grassroots Aid Partnership (GAP) plans to serve free, plant-based food every Friday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1022 Haywood Road.

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    Shakedown Sundays
    Apr 26 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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    Every Sunday Except First of Month.

    Monday, April 27, 2020
    Kickback AVL—Local Food Delivery
    Apr 27 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Asheville Area Deliveries

    KICKBACK. RELAX. WHILE WE DELIVER.

    Meals for Non-Contact Pick Up or Delivery #AVLTakeout #Ashevilletakeout
    Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
    Strada
    Strada will be closed for dine-in service until further notice. For curbside carryout please call the restaurant at
    (828) 348-8448. For delivery, please visit takeoutcentral.com
    VIVIAN OPEN for takeout + groceries
    Apr 27 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Vivian

    Scoop: VIVIAN OPEN for takeout + groceries

    VIVIAN is open for takeout and grocery offerings with curbside service. Check out their Facebook page for daily menus and updates. https://www.facebook.com/vivianasheville

    Tuesday, April 28, 2020
    Kickback AVL—Local Food Delivery
    Apr 28 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Asheville Area Deliveries

    KICKBACK. RELAX. WHILE WE DELIVER.

    Meals for Non-Contact Pick Up or Delivery #AVLTakeout #Ashevilletakeout
    Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
    Strada
    Strada will be closed for dine-in service until further notice. For curbside carryout please call the restaurant at
    (828) 348-8448. For delivery, please visit takeoutcentral.com
    VIVIAN OPEN for takeout + groceries
    Apr 28 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Vivian

    Scoop: VIVIAN OPEN for takeout + groceries

    VIVIAN is open for takeout and grocery offerings with curbside service. Check out their Facebook page for daily menus and updates. https://www.facebook.com/vivianasheville

    Tuesday Early Jam
    Apr 28 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
    Tuesday Night Funk Jam
    Apr 28 @ 10:00 pm – Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm
    The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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    EVERY Tuesday at Asheville Music Hall! Tuesday Night Funk Jam has been a huge part of Asheville’s vibrant music scene since 2008 and is #Asheville’s hottest weekly concert. Tuesday Night Funk Jam is programmed and orchestrated by an evolved Legendary House Band with trombonist Derrick Lee Johnson at the helm. At 10PM sharp, the Legendary House Band kicks off the night