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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Saturday, April 18, 2020
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)

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.

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Sunday, April 19, 2020
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)

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!

Vegan MacMomma!
Apr 19 @ 12:00 pm
THE BLOCK off biltmore

Asheville Veganfest and THE BLOCK off biltmore are joining forces to bring you the Third Annual MacMomma Vegan Mac and Cheese event!

We will have judges and we will have professional chefs entering the contest.

You’ll get a ballot and circle your favorite and hand it in to our booth to help pick the top entries to the contest.

Music provided by the Block. The bar will be open to purchase drinks. Everything will be compostable.

It will be an afternoon event on April 19 and a fundraiser for Triangle Vegfest (the group behind Asheville Veganfest) and The Block off Biltmore.

The funds will help with expenses for the June 13/14 Veganfest. Triangle Vegfest is a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity.

We love Campbell and look forward to working with her on this and our annual festival.

Grassroots Aid Partnership (GAP) plans to serve free, plant-based food every Friday – Sunday from 4 -7 p.m.
Apr 19 @ 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 19 @ 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 20, 2020
Local Restaurants Providing Takeout/ Delivery
Apr 20 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)

Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Empower Hour CANCELLED
Apr 21 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Tuesday Early Jam
Apr 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Tuesday Night Funk Jam
Apr 21 @ 10:00 pm – Apr 22 @ 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

Wednesday, April 22, 2020
How to Buy Local While Social Distancing: On-Farm Pickups and More
Apr 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 am
Asheville Area Deliveries

KICKBACK. RELAX. WHILE WE DELIVER.

Meals for Non-Contact Pick Up or Delivery #AVLTakeout #Ashevilletakeout
Apr 22 @ 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 22 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Margaret & Maxwell

Scoop: Open For Business

VIVIAN OPEN for takeout + groceries
Apr 22 @ 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

Thursday, April 23, 2020
Kickback AVL—Local Food Delivery
Apr 23 @ 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 23 @ 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 23 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Margaret & Maxwell

Scoop: Open For Business

Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 23 @ 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.

VIVIAN OPEN for takeout + groceries
Apr 23 @ 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