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.

Sunday, January 10, 2021
Registration Opens for ASAP’s 2021 Business of Farming Virtual Conference
Jan 10 all-day
Online w/ ASAP

The conference will offer more than a dozen workshops led by farmers and regional professionals, including several that address the continued effects of COVID-19 on the industry, such as Direct Marketing in the Time of COVID, Optimizing Your Online Store, and Planning for Meat Sales in 2021. The conference also includes a business planning track in collaboration with Mountain BizWorks. The popular Grower-Buyer Meeting will return in a virtual format, giving farmers the chance to meet individually with grocers, distributors, and chefs. Farmers can receive one-on-one support on legal, recordkeeping, marketing, and production planning issues.

You Put An AmazonSmile On Our Face Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 10 all-day
Online
Flat Rock Playhouse. When
                    you shop at AmazonSmile.com, Amazon donates.

You Put An AmazonSmile On Our Face

Sign up for AmazonSmile today and support FRP at no cost to you. Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase price directly to FRP. Participation is easy, and, once you’re set-up, you shop online and Amazon takes care of the rest. To register, visit http://smile.amazon.com/Make sure to select Vagabond School Of The Drama Inc!

Monday, January 11, 2021
The Asheville Area Arts Council Covid-19 Impact Survey
Jan 11 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online w/ The Asheville Area Arts Council

It’s Time to Update Critical Data!

The Asheville Area Arts Council has been tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this area’s local creative community since March 2020. Our last survey was conducted in August. The 100+ local arts organizations that completed it reported $18.7 million in lost revenue between March and August 2020.

This information is vital to the arts council’s advocacy efforts on your behalf. Please help us by (1) answering these questions on behalf of yourself and/or your organization, and (2) sharing this survey with other Buncombe County artists and arts organizations. The deadline is January 20th.

Take Survey
Literacy Council of Buncombe County Rebranding Annoucement
Jan 11 @ 5:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Online w/ Literacy Council of Buncombe County

We appreciated your votes last May to help us win the Kudzu Brand contest for $10,000 in rebranding services.

Please join us for 15 minutes on Thursday, January 14 at 5:00 p.m. for an exclusive look at the “big reveal” of our new name, logo, and goals for the future.

Here is your ZOOM link

We are excited about what we can continue to accomplish together as we transform lives and communities through the power of literacy!

Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The Asheville Area Arts Council Covid-19 Impact Survey
Jan 12 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online w/ The Asheville Area Arts Council

It’s Time to Update Critical Data!

The Asheville Area Arts Council has been tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this area’s local creative community since March 2020. Our last survey was conducted in August. The 100+ local arts organizations that completed it reported $18.7 million in lost revenue between March and August 2020.

This information is vital to the arts council’s advocacy efforts on your behalf. Please help us by (1) answering these questions on behalf of yourself and/or your organization, and (2) sharing this survey with other Buncombe County artists and arts organizations. The deadline is January 20th.

Take Survey
Using Shopify to Build an Online Business
Jan 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online w/ Blue Ridge Community College

No cost due to sponsor support

The eCommerce revolution began long ago, and it is most certainly now in full swing. Learn the basics about the most popular online store platform in the market today, including best practices for setup, making sales online, and maximizing your store visitor experience.

This webinar may be converted into an in-person seminar, pursuant to state recommendations. Attendees will be notified by email if the class type is changed.


Speaker(s): Aaron Wesley Means

Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Translyvania Chamber of Commerce

Webinar info will be emailed after registration.

Lifesaving Blood Donations
Jan 12 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
American Red Cross Chapter Office

American Red Cross

Because of the busy holidays and cold and flu season, winter is traditionally hard on the nation’s
blood supply. Add in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and healthy blood donors can play a
big part in ensuring lifesaving treatments are available for patients throughout the winter
months.
Come to give Jan.1-31 and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win an exciting Super
Bowl LVI getaway in LA for you and a guest! Terms apply, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl for
more.
To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor
App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood
Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Completion of a RapidPass® online health history
questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the
instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. A blood donor card
or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who
are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh
at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High
school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height
and weight requirements.

An Intro into Business Planning
Jan 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Online w/ Blue Ridge Community College

No cost due to sponsor support

Learn why business planning is essential and how to follow the process for your startup. In this webinar, you’ll explore the principles, guidelines, and tools used in the business planning process. Discover the 6 stages of creating your high-powered business plan. While each session within this series stands alone and can benefit the entrepreneur at any development level, this session will set the stage for the remainder of the series while providing a roadmap to success.


Welcome to the Small Business Center (SBC) located at Blue Ridge Community College, part of the Small Business Center Network (SBCN). Blue Ridge Community College Campuses and the SBC are located in Flat Rock and Brevard, North Carolina.

SBCN is comprised of 58 Small Business Centers throughout North Carolina, that supports the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses by being a community-based provider of local training, counseling, and resource information.

Local SBC training, confidential counseling, and resource information is offered at no cost due to funding from the State of North Carolina.
Services provided by the Small Business Center can be customized to suit your specific business needs.

Each week we offer a program on starting and growing a business to answer all your question about requirements and resources offered  through the federal, state, region, county, and local cities. 

Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Registration Opens for ASAP’s 2021 Business of Farming Virtual Conference
Jan 13 all-day
Online w/ ASAP

The conference will offer more than a dozen workshops led by farmers and regional professionals, including several that address the continued effects of COVID-19 on the industry, such as Direct Marketing in the Time of COVID, Optimizing Your Online Store, and Planning for Meat Sales in 2021. The conference also includes a business planning track in collaboration with Mountain BizWorks. The popular Grower-Buyer Meeting will return in a virtual format, giving farmers the chance to meet individually with grocers, distributors, and chefs. Farmers can receive one-on-one support on legal, recordkeeping, marketing, and production planning issues.

Business Morning Update
Jan 13 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Online w/ Henderson County Chamber

This Month’s Program
  • Michael Huffman, Stormwater Administrator – City of Hendersonville, providing an overview of the updates to the stormwater rates.
  • Dr. David Ellis, Chief Medical Officer, Pardee UNC Health Care, providing an update on COVID-19 and vaccine distribution.
There is no cost to attend but registration is required.
The Asheville Area Arts Council Covid-19 Impact Survey
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online w/ The Asheville Area Arts Council

It’s Time to Update Critical Data!

The Asheville Area Arts Council has been tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this area’s local creative community since March 2020. Our last survey was conducted in August. The 100+ local arts organizations that completed it reported $18.7 million in lost revenue between March and August 2020.

This information is vital to the arts council’s advocacy efforts on your behalf. Please help us by (1) answering these questions on behalf of yourself and/or your organization, and (2) sharing this survey with other Buncombe County artists and arts organizations. The deadline is January 20th.

Take Survey
Lifesaving Blood Donations
Jan 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
American Red Cross Chapter Office

American Red Cross

Because of the busy holidays and cold and flu season, winter is traditionally hard on the nation’s
blood supply. Add in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and healthy blood donors can play a
big part in ensuring lifesaving treatments are available for patients throughout the winter
months.
Come to give Jan.1-31 and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win an exciting Super
Bowl LVI getaway in LA for you and a guest! Terms apply, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl for
more.
To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor
App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood
Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Completion of a RapidPass® online health history
questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the
instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who
are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh
at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High
school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height
and weight requirements.

Thursday, January 14, 2021
The Asheville Area Arts Council Covid-19 Impact Survey
Jan 14 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online w/ The Asheville Area Arts Council

It’s Time to Update Critical Data!

The Asheville Area Arts Council has been tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this area’s local creative community since March 2020. Our last survey was conducted in August. The 100+ local arts organizations that completed it reported $18.7 million in lost revenue between March and August 2020.

This information is vital to the arts council’s advocacy efforts on your behalf. Please help us by (1) answering these questions on behalf of yourself and/or your organization, and (2) sharing this survey with other Buncombe County artists and arts organizations. The deadline is January 20th.

Take Survey
How to Start a Business
Jan 14 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Online w/ Blue Ridge Community College

Welcome to the Small Business Center (SBC) located at Blue Ridge Community College, part of the Small Business Center Network (SBCN). Blue Ridge Community College Campuses and the SBC are located in Flat Rock and Brevard, North Carolina.

SBCN is comprised of 58 Small Business Centers throughout North Carolina, that supports the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses by being a community-based provider of local training, counseling, and resource information.

Local SBC training, confidential counseling, and resource information is offered at no cost due to funding from the State of North Carolina.
Services provided by the Small Business Center can be customized to suit your specific business needs.

Each week we offer a program on starting and growing a business to answer all your question about requirements and resources offered  through the federal, state, region, county, and local cities.

The Gallery at Flat Rock: Porch Portraits sessions donates to Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 14 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Gallery at Flat Rock
Man and woman smiling as
                    their infant son poses in front of them.The Goodrum Family, photo by Suzanne Camarata

Thank you Suzanne Camarata of The Gallery at Flat Rock whose Porch Portraits sessions raised $2835 for the Playhouse! Suzanne began this series when the pandemic made traditional photo sessions a challenge and inspired photographers used social distancing to create a new way to capture memories. “Porch Portraits by Suzanne brings the fun of a casual, light-hearted photoshoot right to your home – literally to your front porch or in your front yard. ” Suzanne is continuing her sessions this year, so make sure to visit the link below to get (or gift) a session today.

Build Your Business with Instagram
Jan 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Online w/ Blue Ridge Community College

No cost due to sponsor support

Instagram is the fastest growing and biggest trending social media for business these days. And it’s always evolving! Join us for this session as we

  • Learn the difference between Instagram and Instagram for Business
  • Take a tour of Instagram for business
  • Best Practices for posting
  • Explore the different sub channels of Instagram
  • Learn how to use video to maximize your Instagram presence
  • Explore using hashtags to grow visibility for your business
  • What is tagging?
  • Live Q&A
Friday, January 15, 2021
You Put An AmazonSmile On Our Face Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 15 all-day
Online
Flat Rock Playhouse. When
                    you shop at AmazonSmile.com, Amazon donates.

You Put An AmazonSmile On Our Face

Sign up for AmazonSmile today and support FRP at no cost to you. Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase price directly to FRP. Participation is easy, and, once you’re set-up, you shop online and Amazon takes care of the rest. To register, visit http://smile.amazon.com/Make sure to select Vagabond School Of The Drama Inc!

The Asheville Area Arts Council Covid-19 Impact Survey
Jan 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online w/ The Asheville Area Arts Council

It’s Time to Update Critical Data!

The Asheville Area Arts Council has been tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this area’s local creative community since March 2020. Our last survey was conducted in August. The 100+ local arts organizations that completed it reported $18.7 million in lost revenue between March and August 2020.

This information is vital to the arts council’s advocacy efforts on your behalf. Please help us by (1) answering these questions on behalf of yourself and/or your organization, and (2) sharing this survey with other Buncombe County artists and arts organizations. The deadline is January 20th.

Take Survey
How to Create and Stick to a Marketing Plan, Even During a Pandemic
Jan 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Online w/ Blue Ridge Community College

No cost due to sponsor support

A marketing strategy is critical for your business as you tackle important topics related to analyzing your competition, determining your target market and solidifying your marketing budget. It’s important to solidify and stick to a promotional plan that strategically analyzes the competitive landscape and positions your company for growth.

The Gallery at Flat Rock: Porch Portraits sessions donates to Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 15 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Gallery at Flat Rock
Man and woman smiling as
                    their infant son poses in front of them.The Goodrum Family, photo by Suzanne Camarata

Thank you Suzanne Camarata of The Gallery at Flat Rock whose Porch Portraits sessions raised $2835 for the Playhouse! Suzanne began this series when the pandemic made traditional photo sessions a challenge and inspired photographers used social distancing to create a new way to capture memories. “Porch Portraits by Suzanne brings the fun of a casual, light-hearted photoshoot right to your home – literally to your front porch or in your front yard. ” Suzanne is continuing her sessions this year, so make sure to visit the link below to get (or gift) a session today.

Saturday, January 16, 2021
Registration Opens for ASAP’s 2021 Business of Farming Virtual Conference
Jan 16 all-day
Online w/ ASAP

The conference will offer more than a dozen workshops led by farmers and regional professionals, including several that address the continued effects of COVID-19 on the industry, such as Direct Marketing in the Time of COVID, Optimizing Your Online Store, and Planning for Meat Sales in 2021. The conference also includes a business planning track in collaboration with Mountain BizWorks. The popular Grower-Buyer Meeting will return in a virtual format, giving farmers the chance to meet individually with grocers, distributors, and chefs. Farmers can receive one-on-one support on legal, recordkeeping, marketing, and production planning issues.

You Put An AmazonSmile On Our Face Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 16 all-day
Online
Flat Rock Playhouse. When
                    you shop at AmazonSmile.com, Amazon donates.

You Put An AmazonSmile On Our Face

Sign up for AmazonSmile today and support FRP at no cost to you. Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase price directly to FRP. Participation is easy, and, once you’re set-up, you shop online and Amazon takes care of the rest. To register, visit http://smile.amazon.com/Make sure to select Vagabond School Of The Drama Inc!

The Asheville Area Arts Council Covid-19 Impact Survey
Jan 16 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online w/ The Asheville Area Arts Council

It’s Time to Update Critical Data!

The Asheville Area Arts Council has been tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this area’s local creative community since March 2020. Our last survey was conducted in August. The 100+ local arts organizations that completed it reported $18.7 million in lost revenue between March and August 2020.

This information is vital to the arts council’s advocacy efforts on your behalf. Please help us by (1) answering these questions on behalf of yourself and/or your organization, and (2) sharing this survey with other Buncombe County artists and arts organizations. The deadline is January 20th.

Take Survey
The Gallery at Flat Rock: Porch Portraits sessions donates to Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 16 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Gallery at Flat Rock
Man and woman smiling as
                    their infant son poses in front of them.The Goodrum Family, photo by Suzanne Camarata

Thank you Suzanne Camarata of The Gallery at Flat Rock whose Porch Portraits sessions raised $2835 for the Playhouse! Suzanne began this series when the pandemic made traditional photo sessions a challenge and inspired photographers used social distancing to create a new way to capture memories. “Porch Portraits by Suzanne brings the fun of a casual, light-hearted photoshoot right to your home – literally to your front porch or in your front yard. ” Suzanne is continuing her sessions this year, so make sure to visit the link below to get (or gift) a session today.

Sunday, January 17, 2021
Registration Opens for ASAP’s 2021 Business of Farming Virtual Conference
Jan 17 all-day
Online w/ ASAP

The conference will offer more than a dozen workshops led by farmers and regional professionals, including several that address the continued effects of COVID-19 on the industry, such as Direct Marketing in the Time of COVID, Optimizing Your Online Store, and Planning for Meat Sales in 2021. The conference also includes a business planning track in collaboration with Mountain BizWorks. The popular Grower-Buyer Meeting will return in a virtual format, giving farmers the chance to meet individually with grocers, distributors, and chefs. Farmers can receive one-on-one support on legal, recordkeeping, marketing, and production planning issues.

You Put An AmazonSmile On Our Face Flat Rock Playhouse
Jan 17 all-day
Online
Flat Rock Playhouse. When
                    you shop at AmazonSmile.com, Amazon donates.

You Put An AmazonSmile On Our Face

Sign up for AmazonSmile today and support FRP at no cost to you. Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase price directly to FRP. Participation is easy, and, once you’re set-up, you shop online and Amazon takes care of the rest. To register, visit http://smile.amazon.com/Make sure to select Vagabond School Of The Drama Inc!

The Asheville Area Arts Council Covid-19 Impact Survey
Jan 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online w/ The Asheville Area Arts Council

It’s Time to Update Critical Data!

The Asheville Area Arts Council has been tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this area’s local creative community since March 2020. Our last survey was conducted in August. The 100+ local arts organizations that completed it reported $18.7 million in lost revenue between March and August 2020.

This information is vital to the arts council’s advocacy efforts on your behalf. Please help us by (1) answering these questions on behalf of yourself and/or your organization, and (2) sharing this survey with other Buncombe County artists and arts organizations. The deadline is January 20th.

Take Survey
Monday, January 18, 2021
The Henderson County Education Foundation: Food for Thought
Jan 18 all-day
Henderson NC
Henderson County Education Foundation’s 6th Annual Food for Thought Event Gives Back to Area Restaurants
The Henderson County Education Foundation will host its sixth-annual Food for Thought event January 18 through January 24. The community is invited to dine-in or take-out at local, participating establishments that have participated in the annual event over the past six years or are newcomers to the Hendersonville food scene.
This year, Food for Thought: Covid Edition, is shifting the focus. Historically, restaurant partners have donated a portion of sales back to HCEF, but because the pandemic has greatly affected the restaurant industry, HCEF is not asking for donations from the restaurants.
“We wanted to encourage our community to patronize the restaurants that have faithfully supported us in the past,” says Summer Stipe, Executive Director of HCEF. “We know the industry is hurting, and we wanted to help them while also giving folks the ability to donate and support local public education. When customers dine-in or take-out at the participating restaurants, they can also give to HCEF by either putting donations in the designated donation jar, texting FOOD4THOUGHT to 44321, or making a donation on our website, www.hcefnc.org/food.”
The week will benefit both businesses and the Foundation with a large selection of participating restaurants; many taking part in the event for the sixth year in a row. Eating establishments participating in the event include: 2nd Act Coffee, Alykat Deli, Appalachian Coffee Company, Arabella Breakfast and Brunch, Blue Sky Café, Bold Rock Cidery, Dry Falls Brewing Company, Flat Rock Village Bakery, Fletcher Village Bakery, Hannah Flanagan’s, HenDough Chicken & Donuts, Honey + Salt, Janitzio Mexican Restaurant, Mike’s on Main, Oklawaha Brewing, Postero, Southern Appalachian Brewery, Three Chopt, West First Wood-Fired, Whit’s Frozen Custard, and Zen Hen.
Many participating restaurants are fellow Chamber Members, we encourage you to pick your favorite and show them some support!

 

The Asheville Area Arts Council Covid-19 Impact Survey
Jan 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Online w/ The Asheville Area Arts Council

It’s Time to Update Critical Data!

The Asheville Area Arts Council has been tracking the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this area’s local creative community since March 2020. Our last survey was conducted in August. The 100+ local arts organizations that completed it reported $18.7 million in lost revenue between March and August 2020.

This information is vital to the arts council’s advocacy efforts on your behalf. Please help us by (1) answering these questions on behalf of yourself and/or your organization, and (2) sharing this survey with other Buncombe County artists and arts organizations. The deadline is January 20th.

Take Survey
Give blood and be the lifeline patients need this winter
Jan 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
American Red Cross Chapter Office

American Red Cross

Because of the busy holidays and cold and flu season, winter is traditionally hard on the nation’s
blood supply. Add in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and healthy blood donors can play a
big part in ensuring lifesaving treatments are available for patients throughout the winter
months.
Come to give Jan.1-31 and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win an exciting Super
Bowl LVI getaway in LA for you and a guest! Terms apply, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl for
more.
To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor
App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood
Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Completion of a RapidPass® online health history
questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the
instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who
are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh
at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High
school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height
and weight requirements.