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.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Cecilia’s Kitchen Food Truck
Apr 15 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Located in the poolside parking lot Aventine Asheville

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Located in the poolside parking lot! Call in order to just pick up. Cash and card accepted.

Thursday, April 16, 2020
Local Restaurants Providing Takeout/ Delivery
Apr 16 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)

Malaprop’s Bookstore Home delivery throughout all Buncombe County
Apr 16 all-day
Malaprop's Bookstore

Thank you so much for your support! To care for you and our staff, Malaprop’s is closed to the public and we have ceased curbside pick up. We have also suspended in-store events and bookclubs until May 15th.  Meanwhile, we are exploring new subscription services, delivery options, and more digital content. Please see the ways we are still serving you below. Stay home and stay safe!

  • As always, you can order online 24/7 at malaprops.com. You can also call us at 828-254-6734 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily to order by phone. Yes, we can make suggestions! All orders will require prepayment. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Paypal.

  • We are now offering home delivery throughout all of Buncombe County! The only requirement is a two-book minimum purchase. Deliveries will be made on Tuesdays and Fridays, with any order placed before 5 pm the previous day.  Orders will safely be left on your doorstep.

  • FREE shipping via media mail is available for orders over $50.00 (before tax) sent to addresses in the continental United States. Other orders ship via Priority Mail or other services with prices listed at checkout.

We want to thank you again for your continued support at this time. If you’re looking for other ways to support our staff, you can donate to Malaprop’s via the icon to your right, contribute the Cafe Barista’s virtual tip jar, or to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC), which provides grants to booksellers in times of need. To support other local businesses, visit ashevillestrong.com.

Please take care of yourselves!

Noble Cider To-Go Specials
Apr 16 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:

Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 16 @ 3:00 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.

LIVE STREAM: Steven Wright presents The Coyotes of Carthage
Apr 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Malaprop's LIVE STREAM

Reader Meet Writer Okra Pick Series with the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance

Steven Wright – April 16 at 5 pm EDT on Zoom

The event is free but attendance is limited and registration is required. Please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you elect to attend, we will email you on the day of the event with the link & password to attend this virtual event.

“With this splendid debut, Steven Wright announces his arrival as a major new voice in the world of political thrillers. I enjoyed it immensely.” —John Grisham

A piercing portrait of our fragile democracy and one man’s unraveling, The Coyotes of Carthage paints a disturbingly real portrait of the American experiment in action.


Steven Wright is a clinical associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School, where he codirects the Wisconsin Innocence Project. From 2007 to 2012 he served as a trial attorney in the Voting Section of the United States Department of Justice. He has written numerous essays about race, criminal justice, and election law for the New York Review of Books.

The Coyotes of Carthage: A Novel Cover Image
$26.99
ISBN: 9780062951663
Availability: Coming Soon – Available for Pre-Order Now
Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Apr 16 @ 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!

Notorious HBC (History Book Club)
Apr 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Malaprop's Bookstore

Join host and Malaprop’s bookseller Patricia Furnish to discuss a range of books across different periods of history. The club tackles challenging subjects, hence “NOTORIOUS.”  Click here to see a full schedule of what the club is reading. Club attendees get 10% off the book at Malaprop’s!

The club meets at Malaprop’s on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm.

Event date:
Thursday, January 16, 2020 – 7:00pm
Thursday, February 20, 2020 – 7:00pm
Thursday, March 19, 2020 – 7:00pm
Thursday, April 16, 2020 – 7:00pm
Friday, April 17, 2020
Get Free Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Apr 17 all-day
Imagination Library Online

Children under 5 years old can receive free, age-appropriate books each month until their 5th birthday! Read more and sign up here.
Local Restaurants Providing Takeout/ Delivery
Apr 17 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)

Malaprop’s Bookstore Home delivery throughout all Buncombe County
Apr 17 all-day
Malaprop's Bookstore

Thank you so much for your support! To care for you and our staff, Malaprop’s is closed to the public and we have ceased curbside pick up. We have also suspended in-store events and bookclubs until May 15th.  Meanwhile, we are exploring new subscription services, delivery options, and more digital content. Please see the ways we are still serving you below. Stay home and stay safe!

  • As always, you can order online 24/7 at malaprops.com. You can also call us at 828-254-6734 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily to order by phone. Yes, we can make suggestions! All orders will require prepayment. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Paypal.

  • We are now offering home delivery throughout all of Buncombe County! The only requirement is a two-book minimum purchase. Deliveries will be made on Tuesdays and Fridays, with any order placed before 5 pm the previous day.  Orders will safely be left on your doorstep.

  • FREE shipping via media mail is available for orders over $50.00 (before tax) sent to addresses in the continental United States. Other orders ship via Priority Mail or other services with prices listed at checkout.

We want to thank you again for your continued support at this time. If you’re looking for other ways to support our staff, you can donate to Malaprop’s via the icon to your right, contribute the Cafe Barista’s virtual tip jar, or to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC), which provides grants to booksellers in times of need. To support other local businesses, visit ashevillestrong.com.

Please take care of yourselves!

Noble Cider To-Go Specials
Apr 17 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:

Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 17 @ 3:00 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 17 @ 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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Free Dead Fridays
Apr 17 @ 5:30 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Join us at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall every Friday at 5:30PM for our FREE Acoustic Grateful Dead series Featuring members of Phuncle Sam and great drink and food specials.

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Saturday, April 18, 2020
Get Free Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Apr 18 all-day
Imagination Library Online

Children under 5 years old can receive free, age-appropriate books each month until their 5th birthday! Read more and sign up here.
How to Buy Local While Social Distancing: On-Farm Pickups and More
Apr 18 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 18 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)

Malaprop’s Bookstore Home delivery throughout all Buncombe County
Apr 18 all-day
Malaprop's Bookstore

Thank you so much for your support! To care for you and our staff, Malaprop’s is closed to the public and we have ceased curbside pick up. We have also suspended in-store events and bookclubs until May 15th.  Meanwhile, we are exploring new subscription services, delivery options, and more digital content. Please see the ways we are still serving you below. Stay home and stay safe!

  • As always, you can order online 24/7 at malaprops.com. You can also call us at 828-254-6734 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily to order by phone. Yes, we can make suggestions! All orders will require prepayment. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Paypal.

  • We are now offering home delivery throughout all of Buncombe County! The only requirement is a two-book minimum purchase. Deliveries will be made on Tuesdays and Fridays, with any order placed before 5 pm the previous day.  Orders will safely be left on your doorstep.

  • FREE shipping via media mail is available for orders over $50.00 (before tax) sent to addresses in the continental United States. Other orders ship via Priority Mail or other services with prices listed at checkout.

We want to thank you again for your continued support at this time. If you’re looking for other ways to support our staff, you can donate to Malaprop’s via the icon to your right, contribute the Cafe Barista’s virtual tip jar, or to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC), which provides grants to booksellers in times of need. To support other local businesses, visit ashevillestrong.com.

Please take care of yourselves!

Noble Cider To-Go Specials
Apr 18 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:

Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 18 @ 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 18 @ 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.

Image may contain: 3 people, people standing and text

Sunday, April 19, 2020
Get Free Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Apr 19 all-day
Imagination Library Online

Children under 5 years old can receive free, age-appropriate books each month until their 5th birthday! Read more and sign up here.
How to Buy Local While Social Distancing: On-Farm Pickups and More
Apr 19 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 19 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)

Malaprop’s Bookstore Home delivery throughout all Buncombe County
Apr 19 all-day
Malaprop's Bookstore

Thank you so much for your support! To care for you and our staff, Malaprop’s is closed to the public and we have ceased curbside pick up. We have also suspended in-store events and bookclubs until May 15th.  Meanwhile, we are exploring new subscription services, delivery options, and more digital content. Please see the ways we are still serving you below. Stay home and stay safe!

  • As always, you can order online 24/7 at malaprops.com. You can also call us at 828-254-6734 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily to order by phone. Yes, we can make suggestions! All orders will require prepayment. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Paypal.

  • We are now offering home delivery throughout all of Buncombe County! The only requirement is a two-book minimum purchase. Deliveries will be made on Tuesdays and Fridays, with any order placed before 5 pm the previous day.  Orders will safely be left on your doorstep.

  • FREE shipping via media mail is available for orders over $50.00 (before tax) sent to addresses in the continental United States. Other orders ship via Priority Mail or other services with prices listed at checkout.

We want to thank you again for your continued support at this time. If you’re looking for other ways to support our staff, you can donate to Malaprop’s via the icon to your right, contribute the Cafe Barista’s virtual tip jar, or to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC), which provides grants to booksellers in times of need. To support other local businesses, visit ashevillestrong.com.

Please take care of yourselves!

Noble Cider To-Go Specials
Apr 19 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 19 @ 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 19 @ 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.

Burlesque Brunch
Apr 19 @ 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!