Calendar of Events
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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Each year, BeLoved Asheville hosts a Fiesta to share food, friendship, and gratitude with the deep and stated intent of de-colonizing Thanksgiving. This year, we will be celebrating in our new space at BeLoved’s Liberation Station and at Polanco Restaurant!
We remember that we are indeed on stolen land.
We remember that we have a responsibility to honor and celebrate cultures that were slated for annihilation and to celebrate the strength of peoples in the face of these realities.
We create a table of welcome and gratitude for all who came before us and all the ways we can bless each other on the road to mutual liberation.
There will be home-made Mexican food for all to share and a Mariachi band!
All are welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1287586924715161/
If you can’t be with your family on Thanksgiving, come and be with ours!
Open at 4pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/564997913921618/
Share dessert with us! Get out of the house, escape your crazy family, second wind after your turkey nap. . .whatever the reason, come share some sweets and good company with your neighbors. Family recipes encouraged!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2342278392481185/
ZaPow opens its doors for a community Thanksgiving Potluck. Come celebrate with us as we build a bigger table.
*If your family does not approve of what they call “your life choices” come join others who have been through the same.
*If you are new to Asheville come join us.
*If you want to break bread with other creative souls, come join us.
*Kids and dogs are welcome.
All we ask is that you bring your choice of beverage and a side dish.
Lauren will bake a turkey. SO, please RSVP so that she knows how much turkey to make.
https://www.facebook.com/events/327328388067228/
If you can’t be with your family on Thanksgiving join ours!
Open at 4pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1605946299504874/
Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixins! Reserve your seats at (828) 298-5611. Two Seatings available for reservations at 4pm or 6pm on Thursday, Nov 22nd. (We will also be serving a full regular menu from 5:30p – 10p.)
All Inclusive – All You Can Eat.
$29.95/Person (+ tax/tip)
$15/Kids Age 5-10 (+ tax/tip)
Menu:
Spiral Ham
Carved Turkey
House Made Stuffing
Sweet Potato Casserole
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Choice of Pies
Soft Drinks / Iced Tea / Coffee
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Ask about our Holiday Drink Specials!
https://www.facebook.com/events/525112431322227/
5:00 PM – Doors
6:00 PM Gathering Hour
7:00 PM Vegan Potluck
Please bring vegan appetizer, salad, or entree to share. Please bring a plate and utensil!! $10 suggested donation. Benefits Sweet Bear Rescue Farm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/557633611342589/
Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)
*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.
Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/2014125145534975/?event_time_id=2167409603539861
In His Glory performing in downtown Forest City
https://www.facebook.com/events/219706908722077/
Check our Holiday Hours to plan your shopping trips to Asheville Outlets! *Store hours may vary.
SPECIAL DATES:
Thursday, November 22 (Thanksgiving Day) | 6pm-2am
Friday, November 23 (Black Friday) | 9am-9pm
Saturday, November 24 | 9am-9pm
Saturday, December 22 | 9am-9pm
Sunday, December 23 | 9am-6pm
Monday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) | 9am – 6pm
Tuesday, December 25 (Christmas) | CLOSED
Monday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) | 10am – 6pm
Tuesday, January 1, 2018 (New Year’s Day) | 10am – 9pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/2207665626141222/?event_time_id=2207665629474555
The Asheville Marathon and Half Training Group will have weekly technique and Hill Training on Thursday evenings at 6pm at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Parking Lot – OLLI – UNCA.
Each workout will last one hour. During these workout sessions we will be doing some hill interval training (everyone’s favorite) to improve your hill technique as well as your conditioning.
If you haven’t already registered for the marathon or half marathon training group, you can sign up online and attend these technique and hill trainings and our weekeng long runs. Find out more here –> http://ashevillemarathon.com/community/training/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2133268403589289/?event_time_id=2133268420255954
Join us for our annual tree lighting ceremony beginning at 6:00pm on Thursday, November 22! Gather with your friends and family near the fountain to watch as we flip the switch on over one million lights! Live music from “In His Glory”. The lights will be turned on 7pm. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies at the Santa House after the ceremony.
https://www.facebook.com/events/181421809428809/
Experience Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. Walk through an outdoor winter wonderland and see the Arboretum’s gardens dressed in more than half-a-million holiday lights. Roast s’mores by the fire, listen to your favorite holiday tunes or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cider or beer. Proceeds from the event will support the Arboretum’s educational programs, exhibit and facilities year-round.
Tickets range from $8-18 and must be purchased in advance online at www.ncwinterlights.com.
https://www.facebook.com/events/183329605927836/?event_time_id=183329762594487
Raise your vibes! Shake, spiral, Sweat! ?? Empower your Saturday with Buti Yoga!
Come allow your energy to flow freely in an encouraging circle with Cynthia Sims leading class!
Buti Yoga draws on primal energy to combine yoga asana, dance + plyometrics to an incredible playlist. Shake, Spiral, smack the mat, and discover the cure is within!
✨ ✨ ✨ ALL LEVELS welcome + celebrated AS YOU ARE to connect & thrive! NO experience needed!
➳ 60 minutes of movement
➳ $12 drop in/ Pre-register on Mindbody app- Primal Studios to reserve your space + speed up the sign in process!
➳ Bring your yoga mat OR we have Buti Yoga B-aligned mats for your use.
➳ Our Studio is in the same building as Tribe Dance & Pole at 457 N. Louisiana Ave. in West Asheville
✨ Primal Studios is a Yoga/Buti Yoga/Movement studio that inspires you to move outside your comfort zone, and connect & thrive in the community as we evolve together! Visit us at 457 N. Louisiana Ave. in West Asheville, right inside the TRIBE Dance & Pole building! www.primalstudiosasheville.com ✨
https://www.facebook.com/events/551322345315917/?event_time_id=551322358649249
Tour Gatlinburg’s most dazzling light displays by hopping aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights! This popular winter tradition is the perfect way to see our mountain town in all its Winter Magic splendor. Get your tickets today!
https://www.facebook.com/events/726348577700947/?event_time_id=726348714367600
Come play modern with us! There are also plenty of commander games going on Thursday nights or just people hanging out playing board games ect.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1813813812072979/?event_time_id=1813813885406305
If you will be in town and would like to join us for a covered dish meal together, please, feel free to message a dish that you would like to bring. We will be bringing a roasted chicken, tater tot casserole and strawberry cheesecake trifle.
Don’t spend Thanksgiving alone– join with your nerd family!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1931636203592013/
Join us and come share your vinyl music!
Plus Free Beer and Cider Tasting.
Every Thursday
(but not the 4th Thursday)
WE GOT TAPS!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/254514455291646/?event_time_id=257614844981607
Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.
http://www.kanuga.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/133518697460994/
In observance of Thanksgiving, 27 Club will be opening at 8:00 on Thursday, November 22. But never fear! This is the perfect opportunity for you to show off your kitchen prowess and celebrate with friends. Bring a dish. Bring your beautiful faces. Bring some food for Zack cause he’s hungry.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2152002548382438/
Come on out after your family festivities!
‘Tuck It Up Buttercup’ is a Drag & Dancing spectacle you must see!
:: No Cover ✔️
:: Drag ✔️
:: Drink Specials ✔️
:: DJ ✔️
:: Dancing ✔️
DRAG PERFORMERS:
* Margarita Del Encanto
* Briana Michaels (Anthony England)
* Katarina Eclipse
Music provided by Eric Stephens (DJ RexxStep) and emcee Margarita Del Encanto with Beer City Sisters, Abbey of All Souls bring you a night of interactive drag and dance music to fill your needs!
With an ever-changing lineup, each event will blend well-known, established queens with up-and-coming queens from the community and surrounding areas.
#drag #tuckitupbuttercup #drinks #dance #DJ
https://www.facebook.com/events/279130002944447/
All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible journey! Believe the magic this Holiday season!
Over 88,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2017 and we hope to see you in 2018! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS begins November 9, 2018, and operates through December 31, 2018.
THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT! Give the gift of health and wellness to yourself or someone else this THANKSGIVING!
Please join us in our private group dedicated to essential oil education, freebies, giveaways, and fun! Let me know if you want to be added to the group or you can do it yourself by searching for the group on FB @ “BOGO and Freebie Fun – Christie’s East Mountain Essentials”.
We are doing our first giveaway tonight at 7pm, BUT you will have to be added to the actual group to see the posts.
Peace, Love & Oils – Christie!
https://www.facebook.com/events/611677119234936/
Reclaimed Creations is a unique sculpture exhibit created by renowned artist Sayaka Ganz. Utilizing reclaimed plastic objects, such as discarded utensils, Ganz creates amazing sculptures that visually appear unified at a distance, but are in fact separated when examined up close. Described as using a “3D impressionistic” style, Ganz’s exhibit includes installations of animals in motion, which are in rich in color and energy, to create an illusion of form.
About the Artist
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Sayaka Ganz grew up living in Japan, Brazil and Hong Kong. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A lecturer and teacher, Ganz’s work has been displayed at various institutions around the globe, including the Hermann Geiger Foundation in Cecina, Italy, the Isle Gallery in Isle of Man, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
My work is about perceiving harmony, even in situations that appear chaotic from the inside. When observing my sculptures up close, one might see gaps, holes and items being held on only by small points; step away, however, and the sculptures reveal the harmony created when the objects are aligned to the same general (but not identical) direction. Similarly, it is important to gain perspective by stepping back from current problems and look at the larger picture. Then one can perceive the beauty and patterns that exist.”
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https://www.facebook.com/events/938962526298355/?event_time_id=938962552965019
Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)
*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”
Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/148458802536575/?event_time_id=247333669315754
Check our Holiday Hours to plan your shopping trips to Asheville Outlets! *Store hours may vary.
SPECIAL DATES:
Thursday, November 22 (Thanksgiving Day) | 6pm-2am
Friday, November 23 (Black Friday) | 9am-9pm
Saturday, November 24 | 9am-9pm
Saturday, December 22 | 9am-9pm
Sunday, December 23 | 9am-6pm
Monday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) | 9am – 6pm
Tuesday, December 25 (Christmas) | CLOSED
Monday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) | 10am – 6pm
Tuesday, January 1, 2018 (New Year’s Day) | 10am – 9pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/2207665626141222/?event_time_id=2207665659474552
1 Day: $60
2 Day: $100
https://www.facebook.com/events/1172015569617775/
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Enjoy Movies, Beer and
Bring your left overs!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1921653204589506/