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.

Friday, April 24, 2020
Grassroots Aid Partnership (GAP) plans to serve free, plant-based food every Friday – Sunday from 4 -7 p.m.
Apr 24 @ 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 24 @ 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

Free Dead Fridays
Apr 24 @ 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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The Book of Longings in conversation with Elaine Neil Orr
Apr 24 @ 6:30 pm
First Baptist Church of Asheville

Kidd will be discussing her new book, THE BOOK OF LONGINGS, with author Elaine Neil Orr.

Each ticket is  and includes admission to the event and signing line and a copy of THE BOOK OF LONGINGS.

****Sue Monk Kidd will not be personalizing books****

About THE BOOK OF LONGINGS:
In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything.
Their marriage evolves with love and conflict, humor and pathos in Nazareth, where Ana makes a home with Jesus, his brothers, and their mother, Mary. Ana’s pent-up longings intensify amid the turbulent resistance to Rome’s occupation of Israel, partially led by her brother, Judas. She is sustained by her fearless aunt Yaltha, who harbors a compelling secret. When Ana commits a brazen act that puts her in peril, she flees to Alexandria, where startling revelations and greater dangers unfold, and she finds refuge in unexpected surroundings. Ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history.
Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus’s life that focuses on his humanity, THE BOOK OF LONGINGS is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman’s bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.

Saturday, April 25, 2020
Get Free Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Apr 25 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 25 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 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.

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
    Get Free Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
    Apr 26 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 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.