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, November 27, 2020
Special raffles during Small Business Week
Nov 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Small Businesses In Asheville

Shop Small & WIN BIG!

Several downtown businesses are also offering special raffles during Small Business Week (November 21-28). Prizes include gift cards from participating downtown businesses. Each business is running their own raffle, but most are offering raffle tickets for purchases made in the store. Visit each business for details. The more you shop, the better your chances of winning!
Participating businesses include:
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Brevard Music Center 2020 Car Raffle
Nov 28 all-day
Online

Audi

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Our 2020 Raffle is happening now! We are proud to partner with Hunter Automotive Group in Hendersonville, NC, in this year’s raffle! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, so get yours online today! You may also call 828-862-2100 to order tickets over the phone.

Our winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model: ANY New 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group with a MSRP up to $50,000!

Proceeds

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Drawing

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3:00pm EST. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EST on Monday, November 30.

Brevard Music Center – 2020 Car Raffle – Ends Nov. 30!
Nov 28 all-day
Online
Sales End November 30!
Drawing on Tuesday, December 1!
Thank you for your ongoing support of Brevard Music Center!

Our 2020 Car Raffle is in the final days — sales end on November 30, and our winner will be drawn December 1 — and with sales currently slower than in past yearsyour chance to win has never been better!

Whether you’ve participated in past raffles or never before, will you please consider a purchase to help us in this difficult year and support our student arts education programs?  If you are already participating in our 2020 raffle, please consider an additional ticket purchase to improve your chances!

This year’s winner can choose any 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group in Fletcher, North Carolina with an MSRP up to $50,000!

Online sales end on Monday, November 30, at
11:59PM (EST)!  

Three Easy Ways to Enter:

Buy Now
Brevard Music Center Car Raffle
Nov 28 all-day
Online

Our 2020 Raffle is happening now! We are proud to partner with Hunter Automotive Group in Hendersonville, NC, in this year’s raffle! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, so get yours online today! You may also call 828-862-2138 to order tickets over the phone.

Our winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model: ANY New 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group with a MSRP up to $50,000!

Thank you to all raffle purchasers! Your purchase directly supports the Brevard Music Center!

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3:00pm EST. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EST on Monday, November 30.

Brevard Music Center Car Raffle Ends Nov. 30
Nov 28 all-day
Online

Brevard Music Center Raffle

Our 2020 Raffle is happening now! We are proud to partner with Hunter Automotive Group in Hendersonville, NC, in this year’s raffle! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, so get yours online today! You may also call 828-862-2138 to order tickets over the phone.

Our winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model: ANY New 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group with a MSRP up to $50,000!

Thank you to all raffle purchasers! Your purchase directly supports the Brevard Music Center!

Special raffles during Small Business Week
Nov 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Small Businesses In Asheville

Shop Small & WIN BIG!

Several downtown businesses are also offering special raffles during Small Business Week (November 21-28). Prizes include gift cards from participating downtown businesses. Each business is running their own raffle, but most are offering raffle tickets for purchases made in the store. Visit each business for details. The more you shop, the better your chances of winning!
Participating businesses include:
Another Comedy Showcase
Nov 28 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Girl And Goblin

This is a badass comedy showcase featuring the best local and surrounding area comics at a badass tattoo shop venue! This is a FREE show! And it’s also BYOB! It’s a perfect Saturday night good time!

Sunday, November 29, 2020
Brevard Music Center 2020 Car Raffle
Nov 29 all-day
Online

Audi

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Our 2020 Raffle is happening now! We are proud to partner with Hunter Automotive Group in Hendersonville, NC, in this year’s raffle! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, so get yours online today! You may also call 828-862-2100 to order tickets over the phone.

Our winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model: ANY New 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group with a MSRP up to $50,000!

Proceeds

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Drawing

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3:00pm EST. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EST on Monday, November 30.

Brevard Music Center – 2020 Car Raffle – Ends Nov. 30!
Nov 29 all-day
Online
Sales End November 30!
Drawing on Tuesday, December 1!
Thank you for your ongoing support of Brevard Music Center!

Our 2020 Car Raffle is in the final days — sales end on November 30, and our winner will be drawn December 1 — and with sales currently slower than in past yearsyour chance to win has never been better!

Whether you’ve participated in past raffles or never before, will you please consider a purchase to help us in this difficult year and support our student arts education programs?  If you are already participating in our 2020 raffle, please consider an additional ticket purchase to improve your chances!

This year’s winner can choose any 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group in Fletcher, North Carolina with an MSRP up to $50,000!

Online sales end on Monday, November 30, at
11:59PM (EST)!  

Three Easy Ways to Enter:

Buy Now
Brevard Music Center Car Raffle
Nov 29 all-day
Online

Our 2020 Raffle is happening now! We are proud to partner with Hunter Automotive Group in Hendersonville, NC, in this year’s raffle! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, so get yours online today! You may also call 828-862-2138 to order tickets over the phone.

Our winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model: ANY New 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group with a MSRP up to $50,000!

Thank you to all raffle purchasers! Your purchase directly supports the Brevard Music Center!

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3:00pm EST. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EST on Monday, November 30.

Brevard Music Center Car Raffle Ends Nov. 30
Nov 29 all-day
Online

Brevard Music Center Raffle

Our 2020 Raffle is happening now! We are proud to partner with Hunter Automotive Group in Hendersonville, NC, in this year’s raffle! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, so get yours online today! You may also call 828-862-2138 to order tickets over the phone.

Our winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model: ANY New 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group with a MSRP up to $50,000!

Thank you to all raffle purchasers! Your purchase directly supports the Brevard Music Center!

Monday, November 30, 2020
Brevard Music Center 2020 Car Raffle
Nov 30 all-day
Online

Audi

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Our 2020 Raffle is happening now! We are proud to partner with Hunter Automotive Group in Hendersonville, NC, in this year’s raffle! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, so get yours online today! You may also call 828-862-2100 to order tickets over the phone.

Our winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model: ANY New 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group with a MSRP up to $50,000!

Proceeds

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Drawing

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3:00pm EST. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EST on Monday, November 30.

Brevard Music Center – 2020 Car Raffle – Ends Nov. 30!
Nov 30 all-day
Online
Sales End November 30!
Drawing on Tuesday, December 1!
Thank you for your ongoing support of Brevard Music Center!

Our 2020 Car Raffle is in the final days — sales end on November 30, and our winner will be drawn December 1 — and with sales currently slower than in past yearsyour chance to win has never been better!

Whether you’ve participated in past raffles or never before, will you please consider a purchase to help us in this difficult year and support our student arts education programs?  If you are already participating in our 2020 raffle, please consider an additional ticket purchase to improve your chances!

This year’s winner can choose any 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group in Fletcher, North Carolina with an MSRP up to $50,000!

Online sales end on Monday, November 30, at
11:59PM (EST)!  

Three Easy Ways to Enter:

Buy Now
Brevard Music Center Car Raffle
Nov 30 all-day
Online

Our 2020 Raffle is happening now! We are proud to partner with Hunter Automotive Group in Hendersonville, NC, in this year’s raffle! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, so get yours online today! You may also call 828-862-2138 to order tickets over the phone.

Our winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model: ANY New 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group with a MSRP up to $50,000!

Thank you to all raffle purchasers! Your purchase directly supports the Brevard Music Center!

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3:00pm EST. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EST on Monday, November 30.

Brevard Music Center Car Raffle Ends Nov. 30
Nov 30 all-day
Online

Brevard Music Center Raffle

Our 2020 Raffle is happening now! We are proud to partner with Hunter Automotive Group in Hendersonville, NC, in this year’s raffle! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, so get yours online today! You may also call 828-862-2138 to order tickets over the phone.

Our winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model: ANY New 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group with a MSRP up to $50,000!

Thank you to all raffle purchasers! Your purchase directly supports the Brevard Music Center!

Sunday, December 6, 2020
Brunch of Jokers Comdey Show
Dec 6 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Brunch Of Jokers Comedy Show

PATIO SHOW: Brunch of Jokers
Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

PATIO SHOW: Brunch of Jokers

– LIMITED CAPACITY

– SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES IN PLACE

– Special Brunch Menu

– Full Bar

 

RATED R: Shows are 18+ and feature adult comics, talking about adult subjects, using adult language. We invite you to come with an open mind and a desire to laugh! If you are looking to be offended, we can arrange that, too.

Marquee Comedy cares about comedy, and we care about you. Please wear a mask until you are seated. Respect social distancing. Support local comedy and help us make Sunday Brunch the funniest meal of your week!

Friday, December 11, 2020
Carolinas Creatives – Lewis Black + Jonathan Scales
Dec 11 @ 8:15 am – 9:45 am
Online

We’ll be wrapping up this insane year and honoring our global theme of “Biophilia” with two homegrown creative Carolina geniuses: award-winning comedian/author/playwright/actor/social critic Lewis Black, and celebrated steel pannist and composer, Jonathan Scales. The morning will also feature a performance by North Carolina’s Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green. This event will be a very special one-time-only “Carolinas CreativeMorning” as we join forces with our fellow chapters in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Charleston!

Friday, December 18, 2020
EPIC Community Non-Profit Donation RAFFLE
Dec 18 @ 3:21 pm – 4:21 pm
Online w/ Asheville Affiliates

**Epic Raffle**

Even though we cannot party together, we pulled together an amazing raffle basket as a way to say THANK YOU to all who donate to any of the three nonprofits above in 2020. To enter, simply make a donation of any amount to one of the three nonprofits listed above. If you have already donated to these groups in 2020, fear not – we will enter you in the raffle, too! The winner will be contacted in January 2021.

Way back in March 2020, we selected the following nonprofits. Though we were unable to support them as we typically do (through heartfelt toasts and lively gatherings), we wanted to highlight them to you and share some news related to each one.

NC Glass Center

The NC Glass Center (NCGC) is dedicated to education, exploration, and collaboration in all forms of glass. If you are not familiar with this group, check out its website. Despite the impacts of the pandemic, NCGC has been able to adjust and maintain its outreach programs (socially-distanced, in-person programing for youth and veterans). Also, starting in December 2020, NCGC launched its Cup of the Month subscription.

How to Help:
Donate to NCGC via its website
Visit the NCGC Gallery or make a purchase from its online shop (shop)!

Green Built Alliance – Blue Horizons Projects

Blue Horizons Project (BHP) was formed through the former Energy Innovation Task Force (EITF), a working group convened in April 2016 by the City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and Duke Energy. BHP was conceived to help achieve specific goals by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy options throughout the region. BHP has a new Community Council seated and the meetings are open to the public.

How to Help:
Support BHP’s Energy Savers Network (free, income-qualified winterization program)
Donate to Green Built Alliance via Mountain Xpress Give!Local (Gift provided for donations over $50!).

Children First/ Communities in Schools of Buncombe County

Children First/Communities in Schools (CIS) of Buncombe County serves the community through direct services, education, and advocacy for family-friendly policies. Support from people in our community has made it possible for this group to serve students and families during this challenging year. This group has seen a greater need than ever before at the Family Resource Center at Emma Elementary, where curbside food box pick-up, clothing, school supplies, emergency financial assistance for rent and utility payments, and other supports are offered. Our Student Support Specialists work in five local schools and are currently serving students virtually and in-person, with proper health and safety measures in place.

How to Help:
Donate to Children First/ CIS via its PayPal link.
Donate via Mountain Xpress Give!Local (Publix is matching donations up to $3,000!)

 

We are still putting the finishing touches on the basket, but so far items include (value: $400+):

Strada (gift card)

Buxton Hall BBQ (gift card)

The Admiral (gift card)

Smoky Park Supper Club (gift card)

Poppy Popcorn

Gift items from Duncan & York

Sovereign Remedies (gift card)

Spicewalla Spice Set

Coca-Cola Gift Basket

French Broad Chocolate Lounge (gift card & chocolate)

Orange Peel (gift card)

Coach purses (two!)

ENTER NOW BY DONATING TO:

North Carolina Glass Center

Green Built Alliance

Children First/ Communities in Schools

Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Proud Mary Theatre Presents: The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!
Dec 23 @ 8:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online w/ Proud Mary Theatre

Life imitates art imitating life in Proud Mary Theatre Company’s first-ever holiday production, The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!, streaming over the Christmas holiday weekend December 23-27.

Written by playwright Joe Marshall, this South Carolina (and Virtual) premiere is about a struggling gay theatre company and their efforts to produce a great holiday play with a crazy, drama-addicted team that has just a few weeks to produce…the gayest Christmas pageant ever! This holiday camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialogue and 40 over-the-top characters meant for non-conservative adults of all ages!

Thursday, December 24, 2020
Proud Mary Theatre Presents: The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!
Dec 24 @ 8:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online w/ Proud Mary Theatre

Life imitates art imitating life in Proud Mary Theatre Company’s first-ever holiday production, The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!, streaming over the Christmas holiday weekend December 23-27.

Written by playwright Joe Marshall, this South Carolina (and Virtual) premiere is about a struggling gay theatre company and their efforts to produce a great holiday play with a crazy, drama-addicted team that has just a few weeks to produce…the gayest Christmas pageant ever! This holiday camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialogue and 40 over-the-top characters meant for non-conservative adults of all ages!

Friday, December 25, 2020
Proud Mary Theatre Presents: The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!
Dec 25 @ 8:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online w/ Proud Mary Theatre

Life imitates art imitating life in Proud Mary Theatre Company’s first-ever holiday production, The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!, streaming over the Christmas holiday weekend December 23-27.

Written by playwright Joe Marshall, this South Carolina (and Virtual) premiere is about a struggling gay theatre company and their efforts to produce a great holiday play with a crazy, drama-addicted team that has just a few weeks to produce…the gayest Christmas pageant ever! This holiday camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialogue and 40 over-the-top characters meant for non-conservative adults of all ages!

Saturday, December 26, 2020
Proud Mary Theatre Presents: The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!
Dec 26 @ 8:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online w/ Proud Mary Theatre

Life imitates art imitating life in Proud Mary Theatre Company’s first-ever holiday production, The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!, streaming over the Christmas holiday weekend December 23-27.

Written by playwright Joe Marshall, this South Carolina (and Virtual) premiere is about a struggling gay theatre company and their efforts to produce a great holiday play with a crazy, drama-addicted team that has just a few weeks to produce…the gayest Christmas pageant ever! This holiday camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialogue and 40 over-the-top characters meant for non-conservative adults of all ages!

Sunday, December 27, 2020
Proud Mary Theatre Presents: The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!
Dec 27 @ 8:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online w/ Proud Mary Theatre

Life imitates art imitating life in Proud Mary Theatre Company’s first-ever holiday production, The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!, streaming over the Christmas holiday weekend December 23-27.

Written by playwright Joe Marshall, this South Carolina (and Virtual) premiere is about a struggling gay theatre company and their efforts to produce a great holiday play with a crazy, drama-addicted team that has just a few weeks to produce…the gayest Christmas pageant ever! This holiday camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialogue and 40 over-the-top characters meant for non-conservative adults of all ages!

Friday, January 1, 2021
Modelface Comedy Presents The Totally Exhausted Women of Atlanta
Jan 1 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
LaZoom Tours

Lace Larrabee is back with another group of hilarious atlanta ladies for another weekend stand up comedy!!!
Featuring Shelby Tesio, Karen Felix, Heather Tolley-Bauer, and Karen Waygood
Sponsored by

BRÖÖ Haircare
ages+
Tickets $12, VIP $18
VIP tickets come with a bag of BRÖÖ Craft Beer Hair products worth $15!!!
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Modelface Comedy Presents The Totally Exhausted Women of Atlanta
Jan 2 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
LaZoom Tours

Lace Larrabee is back with another group of hilarious atlanta ladies for another weekend stand up comedy!!!
Featuring Shelby Tesio, Karen Felix, Heather Tolley-Bauer, and Karen Waygood
Sponsored by

BRÖÖ Haircare
ages+
Tickets $12, VIP $18
VIP tickets come with a bag of BRÖÖ Craft Beer Hair products worth $15!!!
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Win a free ticket to Mona
Jan 5 all-day
Online

To enter to win a table for the movie tomorrow (seating will open at 3:30pm), including free assigned seating for up to 6 people, send an email to [email protected] with your full name, and the number of people in your party (up to 6). Kids are of course welcome! The first 5 people to email us will claim 5 free tables (along with movie tickets!) for tomorrow’s film!

Thursday, January 7, 2021
2021 Asheville Fringe Festival
Jan 7 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
THU JAN 21
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Free Fringe: A Turkey is NOT a Rooster
Jan 20 @ 5:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

A TURKEY IS NOT A ROOSTER: is a one-act play inspired by the Chinese zodiac & a parodic response to anti-Avian sentiment.

Jinna Kim was born in Masan, South Korea and immigrated to the United States as a toddler. Currently she is an award winning interdisciplinary artist who also became a filmmaker during quarantine. She was listed as Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2019. Originally trained in classical music, Jinna began her professional career in arts administration, having graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Illinois. Jinna then moved to New York City to work at the Public Theater, also known for Shakespeare in Central Park and Joe’s Pub, then at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). While in NYC, Jinna received fellowships from Korea Society and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement. After completing her MBA at the University of Virginia, Jinna moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to work at a major bank. Still based in Charlotte, Jinna continues to act, write and produce films and interdisciplinary art projects.

The Asheville FRINGE Arts Festival 2021 ~ “Walking on Spectrum” by Juliana Heng
Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online w/ The Asheville FRINGE Arts Festival

Juliana Heng is the founder of I Laugh KL Comedy Show, one of the founding members of Parti Komedi Rakyat (PKR) – a comedy troupe, and has been doing stand-up comedy since September 2017. They strive to be a comedian who gets real, talking about issues considered taboo in the Asian society. Juliana has performed in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand (Bangkok) & England (London, Nottingham & Manchester). Recently, they emerged as the Finalist of Bangkok International Comedy Competition 2019, KING GONG at The Comedy Store – London (December 2019) & BEAT THE FROG at The Frog & Bucket Comedy Club, Manchester (January 2020).

A one-hour medley show by this Malaysian stand-up comedian, storyteller and poet explores the different ways to tell one’s life story. Even with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), why not live life with spunk?

NOTE: Matured content, mild sexual innuendos, emotionally triggering, graphical depiction of domestic violence & can be too real