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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Friday, March 26, 2021
The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers
Mar 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Isis Music Hall

Hailing from the mountain towns of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland, The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers draw freely from Old-Time, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, and Swing music to create their own brand of high energy, Appalachian Bluegrass. Gary Antol (guitar/vocals) and Libby Eddy (fiddle/vocals) founded the band in 2014 with a very simple goal: write good songs, honor the music, and take it to the road. In the time since, Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers has performed in clubs across the country and appeared at festivals including Delfest, Grey Fox, Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival, and many more.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

Saturday, March 27, 2021
Grab Brunch at River’s End
Mar 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
River’s End Restaurant

River's End Restaurant exterior

River’s End Restaurant is an iconic spot for locals and visitors to Bryson City. Enjoy spectacular views of the gorge, with paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Stop in for year-round lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch during the summer season, and choose from a wide range of appetizing entrees, burgers, salads, pizza, and sandwiches. Hang out for a while and enjoy a large selection of signature cocktails, wine, and beer, including local favorites.

In River’s End Restaurant, every seat has a view of the river! Enjoy music by the river and views of paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Join our waitlist online to reserve a table or order online and grab your meal to go, for a sunny lunch right by the river!

Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Mar 27 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
Mountain Pet Rescue Valentine’s Adoption Day
Mar 27 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Archetype Brewing

Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville returns to Haywood on February 13th from 1-5pm.
Fall in love with your next fur baby friend and take them home for Valentine’s Day.
Bun Intended Food Truck will be serving up Thai Street Food and Homemade Steamed Buns. Voted Asheville’s best food truck, they bring the spice.
+ Kevin Daniel Miller will be playing live music.
Local businesses have donated items for a raffle, and if you’re staying home, tune into the live Puppy Feed on Archetype’s Facebook page.
This event kicks off what will be a monthly occurrence at Haywood. The needs of these animals don’t go away without the compassion of our community. Loving dogs ourselves, we’re committed to bringing this opportunity to unite new families for months to come! Expect this on the last Saturday of every month unless we update you otherwise.
Outdoor Stage: A Night of Funk and Friends
Mar 27 @ 5:30 pm
Salvage Station

A Night of Funk and Friends

Join us for a night of funk and friends as The Salvage Station welcomes an explosive lineup on Saturday March 27th! First off, masterminds Derrick Lee Johnson (Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band) and Ben Hovey (Pitbull) present Evil Note Lab.  ENL will start off the night with its groove inspired Ableton mashup of electronic and live instruments behind the lyrical stylings of The Foulmouth Jerk.  Right after that, Josh Blake brings his organic organ trio JBOT to the stage featuring Patrick Armitage on drums, Simon Thomas George on keys, and Marisa Blake on vocals.  Then, the classic Asheville hip-hop collective GFE, pioneers of the Asheville music scene and respected innovators of conscious hip-hop and will be emerging from their chamber to grace the Salvage Station audience with a rare performance.  GFE comes together for about one show a year, so you won’t want to miss this opportunity to soak in some of that God Force Energy.  To finish the nights musical onslaught, we have The Tuesday Night Funk Jam House Band, who is itching to play for folks after the pandemic forced their weekly live performances into hiatus.  This lineup will likely never be seen like this again, and the forecast for inter-set collaborations are high, so come on out for a one of a kind musical explosion of Asheville talent!

The Alex Leach Band
Mar 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Isis Music Hall

Hailing from the mountains of East Tennessee, The Alex Leach Band is the sound of a new generation. Their new traditional style brings the respect, honor, and feel of music from the good ole days and mixes it with an updated twist. Their debut album on Mountain Home Music is scheduled to be released March 26th. This will be their Album Release Celebration

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

Sunday, March 28, 2021
Grab Brunch at River’s End
Mar 28 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
River’s End Restaurant

River's End Restaurant exterior

River’s End Restaurant is an iconic spot for locals and visitors to Bryson City. Enjoy spectacular views of the gorge, with paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Stop in for year-round lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch during the summer season, and choose from a wide range of appetizing entrees, burgers, salads, pizza, and sandwiches. Hang out for a while and enjoy a large selection of signature cocktails, wine, and beer, including local favorites.

In River’s End Restaurant, every seat has a view of the river! Enjoy music by the river and views of paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Join our waitlist online to reserve a table or order online and grab your meal to go, for a sunny lunch right by the river!

Bluegrass Brunch
Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch is every Sunday! Our menu kicks off at 12Noon with live tunes by Supper Break from 1-3pm. Try our $6 Bloody Mary or Mimosa, or grab a $15 Bottles of Champagne & OJ! Try one of our tasty brunch specials or order from our artisanal sandwich menu. Sláinte Y’all!

JAZZ BRUNCH Free · One World West
Mar 28 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
One World West Brewing

JAZZ BRUNCH @ ONE WORLD WEST
EVERY SUNDAY FROM 1:30-4PM
FIRST SET BY THE HOUSE BAND & SECOND SET IS A JAZZ JAM
WEEKLY BRUNCH MENU FROM UMAMI MAMI
Archetype Sunday Sessions
Mar 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Archetype Brewing - West Asheville

Sunday Sessions are BACK…and it’s LIVE on Haywood again!
We’ll make announcements each week about the upcoming artist, so stay tuned!

Jason Daniello
Blessed Food Truck

Courtyard neighbor, Pizza Mind is open on Sundays and is always welcome in the taproom. Gan Shan West is closed on Sundays.

Food Truck Sundays
Mar 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Archetype Brewing

In conjunction with Sunday Sessions Live (and virtual) music: Food Truck Sundays will bring a new or rotating “staff favorite” cuisine each week to the Beechams Curve offerings.
Gan Shan West, our main culinary provider 6 days a week, is closed on Sundays. Enjoy the convenience, delicious variety and the music – all in one Sunday Funday stop!

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Early TUESDAY Jam ft. The Trilateral Omission LIVE
Mar 30 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Originally hosted at the legendary Tressa’s, the Early Tuesday Jam has a new home at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall in Downtown, Asheville.
Early Tuesday Jam at The One Stop features a 4-piece House Band, called The Trilateral Omission.
Every Early Tuesday Jam is LIVE and always different!
We do what we can to allow for as much diversity in song selection/style/genre to reflect a cross-section of the Asheville music scene and our world at large.
See you this Tuesday and next Tuesday
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Guitarist DJ Williams (Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe) Shots Fired Live Outdoor
Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm
One World Brewing- West Asheville

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe guitarist, DJ Williams, brings Shots Fired — his notorious Denver funk party — to North Carolina for the first time for one-night-only in Asheville.

 

With Shots Fired, Williams has assembled an all-star roster of the nation’s leading funk, rock, and jam musicians, including — on any given night — members of Dave Matthews Band, Slightly Stoopid, Trey Anastasio Band, Lyrics Born, Soulive, New Mastersounds, Big Gigantic, Greyboy Allstars, and many others, switching the starting lineup around every time so as to ensure that every Shots Fired show is a one-of-a-kind event that you miss if you blink twice.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday Kid’s Night! Chick-fil-A Asheville Mall
Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chick-fil-A Asheville Mall

Join us EVERY Wednesday night for Kid’s Night! Children receive a free four-count kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal. See you on Wednesdays!

Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Mar 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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, April 1, 2021
Open Mic w/ The Lads AVL
Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sweeten Creek Brewing

Stop in and join us for an evening of fun! Bring your instrument, your voice, and a mic.

We have the beer covered.

Thursdays, 6-8 pm, weather permitting.

PATIO SHOW: PYLETRIBE at The Grey Eagle
Apr 1 @ 7:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

PYLETRIBE, featuring Artimus and Chris Pyle, play the patio stage on 4/1! A limited number of reserved seating tickets are available now!
– 6:00PM DOORS / 7:00PM SHOW
– ALL AGES
– SOCIALLY DISTANCED, RESERVED SEATING
– MASKS REQUIRED
PYLETRIBE
Combining the iconic talents of legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle, and the infectious vocal and guitar licks of son Chris Pyle, PYLETRIBE pushes the creative boundaries with their percussion influenced style dubbed “southern fried tribal boogie.”
Pyletribe’s music is featured in Artimus Pyle’s new movie, “Street Survivors,” the true story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane crash, which debuted February 18, 2020. Along with guitarist Josh Chassner and bassist Matt Pike, PYLETRIBE has quickly established their live shows as a ‘must see’ for fans of all ages.
Friday, April 2, 2021
Last Chance for Discounted LEAF Retreat Tickets
Apr 2 all-day
Online w/ LEAF

Spring is here and we are all in need of a ReTreat! Vaccinations are rolling out, kids are going back to school, and now seems like the perfect time for some reprieve before the Summer comes into full swing. Join us May 13-16 for the second annual LEAF ReTreat – a weekend event to rejuvenate the soul and spark your inspiration so that we can continue building connection and bridging communities. This special enews is dedicated to the ReTreat. We invite you to join us and make it yours.

LEAF ReTreat offers beautiful seclusion in which you can relax and get away from the world. At 1/5th the attendee size of a traditional Festival, while maintaining the same acreage, Retreat gives you the feeling of having the place to yourself, creating more small and safe groups, and connecting you with nature, the lake, and the outdoors as an essential part of the experience. AND…you can bring your bike!

Brunch B’yahad Virtual
Apr 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Online w/ Asheville Jewish Community Center

Brunch B’Yahad is now available through Zoom meeting here.   

Join new and old friends for light brunch, socialization and lively discussion.  Featured guest speakers, and relevant cultural and timely topics will fill our minds.

MANNA Mobile Markets: Marshall
Apr 2 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Beacon of Hope

These food distributions are free and open to the public.

MANNA Mobile Markets: Arden
Apr 2 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wellington Community Estates

These food distributions are free and open to the public.

Peanut Butter Jelly Time Release Weekend
Apr 2 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company - Biltmore Village

WHAT TIME IS IT?!
It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time!! That’s right. PB&J returns April 2nd for its 10th year!! You can find all the release details below. Please keep in mind that ALL covid restrictions are still in place. So, each tasting room will have an occupancy limit, mask requirement, and a possible wait time. Please be patient with us as we do our best to have a fun weekend while also keeping you and our staff safe!
ONLINE PRE-SALES: Pick up only available at our 32 Banks Avenue location!!
Crowlers are NOT available at Biltmore!!
AVAILABLE PB&J FLAVORS:
🍓 Strawberry-Rhubarb (Available in 4packs)
🥜 Raspberry (Available in 4packs)
🍊 Orange Marmalade (draft only)
🍇 Grape (draft only)
PBJ WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
🎉 FRIDAY:
– Open from 4-9pm
🎉 SATURDAY:
– Open from 2-9pm
🎉 SUNDAY:
– Open from 1-8pm
CHEERS TO A GREAT PBJ WEEKEND!!
Dr. Bacon Live Outdoors
Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
One World Brewing West

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DR. BACON is a 6 Piece touring Appalachian Funk, Grass and Rock & Roll band. Wielding a diverse instrumentation with broad, deep musical influences allows the band to perform a plethora of energetic, accessible, and danceable music. The Dr. Bacon Live Experience is truly a spectacle to behold, bringing the audience on a musical journey that lulls and spikes in energy, caressing ears with lush beauty and whipping crowds into a tribal romp, shaking booties and shedding inhibitions. This manic versatility ensures that no matter what genre of music you identify with most, you will hear something that resonates at a Bacon show. Dr. Bacon started playing together in 2012 on King Street in Boone, NC as a 3 piece busking with acoustic bluegrass, folk, and 90s pop/rock/hip-hop influenced party music. Several lineup changes over the years and a relocation to Asheville, NC have refined, redirected, electrified, and matured the band’s sound, incorporating funk, rock, soul, psychedelic and world music to their bedrock of Appalachian influences. The blending of several elements of these genres (often within the same song) along with a unique & shifting instrumentation is the real Dr. Bacon flavor, and Bacon goes with everything!

 

Dr. Bacon is:

Jesse Talbott- Lead Vocals & Guitar, Trombone

Myles Dunder- Vocals, Saxophones, Guitars, Etc.

Michael Crawford-Harmonica, Keys & Synth

Ben New- Drums, Percussion, Vocals

Matt Gornto- Bass

Rory Joseph- Lead Guitar & Vocals

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Live outdoor show following COVID Policy-You can read One World West COVID safety guidelines at https://oneworldbrewing.com/covid-19-policy/

Son’s of Ralph
Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

The Sons of Ralph are the sons of Bluegrass pioneer Ralph Lewis. In the heart of WNC, these masters of Bluegrass are “The Sons of Ralph”. Martin and Don Lewis, Cousin Steve Moseley, and the “other brother” Ozzie Orengo, Jr. have been playing and singing the unique style of bluegrass music since Ralph’s upbringing in Madison County.

PATIO SHOW: Brother Smith
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

PATIO SHOW: Brother Smith

  • PATIO SHOW
  • 6 PM DOORS // 7 PM SHOW
  • ALL AGES
  • RESERVED TABLES
  • SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES IN PLACE

BROTHER SMITH

Brother Smith is a band native to the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky area. Led by Brothers Wesley and Aaron Smith, the group has created a unique blend mixing the heart of Country, the creativity of Funk, and the passion of soul.

Their influences include James Taylor, Jim Croce, Johnathan Edwards, Steve Miller Band, Eagles, Boston, Kansas, Stevie Wonder, Sting and The Police, Chicago, Josh Turner.

PATIO SHOW: Brother Smith
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Grey Eagle
Brother Smith returns to The Grey Eagle patio stage on Friday April 2nd! Reserve your table today for the ALL AGES, socially distanced show.
  •  PM DOORS // 7 PM SHOW
  • ALL AGES
  • RESERVED TABLES
  • SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES IN PLACE

BROTHER SMITH

Brother Smith is a band native to the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky area. Led by Brothers Wesley and Aaron Smith, the group has created a unique blend mixing the heart of Country, the creativity of Funk, and the passion of soul.

Their influences include James Taylor, Jim Croce, Johnathan Edwards, Steve Miller Band, Eagles, Boston, Kansas, Stevie Wonder, Sting and The Police, Chicago, Josh Turner.

The Lazybirds
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Isis Music Hall--The Main Stage

Lazybirds is a classic American roots band from the mountains of North Carolina. Specializing in good time music that is just about impossible not to move to, there is also a depth to the band that faithful fans have treasured over the years. According to the legendary Doc Watson, “Lazybirds play a good variety of blues, jazz, and that good old ragtime sound, and you will hear the flavor of that in anything they play.” The ‘Birds cover a lot of musical ground, from early American stringband music to Dylan classics, as well as classic sounding originals, but deep roots are what hold all of these sounds together.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

Saturday, April 3, 2021
Last Chance for Discounted LEAF Retreat Tickets
Apr 3 all-day
Online w/ LEAF

Spring is here and we are all in need of a ReTreat! Vaccinations are rolling out, kids are going back to school, and now seems like the perfect time for some reprieve before the Summer comes into full swing. Join us May 13-16 for the second annual LEAF ReTreat – a weekend event to rejuvenate the soul and spark your inspiration so that we can continue building connection and bridging communities. This special enews is dedicated to the ReTreat. We invite you to join us and make it yours.

LEAF ReTreat offers beautiful seclusion in which you can relax and get away from the world. At 1/5th the attendee size of a traditional Festival, while maintaining the same acreage, Retreat gives you the feeling of having the place to yourself, creating more small and safe groups, and connecting you with nature, the lake, and the outdoors as an essential part of the experience. AND…you can bring your bike!

Grab Brunch at River’s End
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
River’s End Restaurant

River's End Restaurant exterior

River’s End Restaurant is an iconic spot for locals and visitors to Bryson City. Enjoy spectacular views of the gorge, with paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Stop in for year-round lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch during the summer season, and choose from a wide range of appetizing entrees, burgers, salads, pizza, and sandwiches. Hang out for a while and enjoy a large selection of signature cocktails, wine, and beer, including local favorites.

In River’s End Restaurant, every seat has a view of the river! Enjoy music by the river and views of paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Join our waitlist online to reserve a table or order online and grab your meal to go, for a sunny lunch right by the river!

Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Apr 3 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.