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, March 2, 2024
Furman Paladins vs Mercer Bears
Mar 2 @ 2:00 pm
Timmons Arena
Wofford Terriers vs Fordham University
Mar 2 @ 2:00 pm
Russell C. King Field
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Wofford Terriers vs Fordham University
Mar 3 @ 1:00 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Thursday, March 7, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 7 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Join the Celebration! Complimentary Pubcycle Rides for Locals
Mar 7 all-day
Amazing Pubcycle

As the hustle and bustle of tourist season approaches, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the heartbeat of our community—the hardworking locals who make our city vibrant year-round. To celebrate our community, we’re excited to extend an exclusive offer: a complimentary ride along the Pubcycle of fun for all our AMAZING locals!

While many may perceive the pubcycle as a drinking sport, those in the know understand that it embodies much more—it’s a social wagon of fun. Join us on a journey where you’ll find yourself making new friends and discovering intriguing tidbits about our city, all while gracefully exploring the charming streets of downtown Asheville.

Picture this: the excitement of people dancing in the streets, capturing the magic on their phones as the wonder wheels roll by. Experience the awe in the eyes of the youngest members of our community as they encounter the biggest bike ever seen. It’s not just a ride; it’s an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Asheville.

It would mean so much to us if you would share join us for a complimentary pubcycle ride now through March 7 2024 and be a part of the joy that defines our city. Use code ‘localavl24’ at time of booking.

Cheers to our incredible community!
AMAZING PUBCYCLE TEAM

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens
Mar 7 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens

Friday, March 8, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 8 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Ingles SOCON Basketball Championships
Mar 8 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

Wofford Terriers vs Lafayette College
Mar 8 @ 5:30 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Saturday, March 9, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 9 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Ingles SOCON Basketball Championships
Mar 9 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

Bowl For Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC’s fundraiser
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sky Lanes

Bowl for Kids’ Sake- The most fun you’ll have in rented shoes!

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a fun, easy and a great way to help get kids matched to a mentor!

1. Create a Team: Teams are formed with 4-5 members. Create a team with family, friends, fraternity brothers, sorority sisters, co-workers, just whoever you can round up!

2. Raise money: Each bowler is asked to donate or raise a minimum of $50 in donations. Each team raises $250.

3. Join Us at the Bowling Alley: After you have secured your donations, it’s time to have fun! You’ll receive two games of bowling with shoe rental included and lunch for your team.

This year’s theme:

Our theme this year is Support Your Sport!  If you are a veteran participator in Bowl for Kids’ Sake then you already know that we LOVE our costumes.  Here’s your change to dress up in your favorite sports gear, team jersey, or sports hero.  The possibilities are endless and we can’t wait to see the creativity of our bowlers!

 

Don’t miss out on your chance to win prizes for best costume!

 

It’s the most fun you’ll have in rented shoes.
That’s what Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is saying about its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake,
the youth-mentoring organization’s biggest annual fundraiser happening Saturdays in March.
This year BBBSWNC is holding its event from:

 Henderson/Polk/Transylvania: 11a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 2 at Tarheel Lanes (3275 Asheville Hwy.,
Hendersonville).

 Buncombe: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 9 at Sky Lanes (1477 Patton Ave., Asheville).

 Haywood/Madison: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 16 at Sky Lanes (1477 Patton Ave., Asheville).

 Macon/Jackson/Swain/Graham: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 16 at Galaxy Lanes (347 Jackson Plaza,
Sylva).
 Cherokee: 9 a.m.-noon March 16 at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
Resort (777 Casino Drive, Murphy).

 Burke: 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m. March 2 at Valdese Parks and Recreation Center (312 Massel Ave. SW,
Valdese).

Free Kids Fishing Day RESCHEDULED
Mar 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mills River Park
We are so excited to announce our first Free Kids Fishing Day!
RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 9TH TO APRIL 13TH DUE TO WEATHER. We are so excited to announce our first Free Kids Fishing Day!
To register your child, please click the link below!
https://secure.rec1.com/NC/town-of-mills-river-parks-and-recreation-nc/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI5Mzg5OTc=
For more information contact [email protected]
Wofford Terriers vs Lafayette College
Mar 9 @ 2:00 pm
Russell C. King Field

Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball

Sunday, March 10, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 10 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Ingles SOCON Basketball Championships
Mar 10 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

Wofford Terriers vs Lafayette College
Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm
Russell C. King Field
Follow the Terriers on Twitter at @WoffordBaseball
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames
Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames

Monday, March 11, 2024
2024 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 11 all-day
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Southeastern Conference unveiled the tournament schedule for the 2024 Women’s Basketball Tournament in anticipation of the on-sale of reserved ticket books scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Greenville, S.C, March 6-10. This is the seventh trip to Greenville for the tournament. The city previously hosted the event in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023.

A reserved ticket book for the tournament, to be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is $130. A ticket book contains seven tickets, one for each session, which allows one person to attend all 13 games. All ticket prices are subject to additional taxes and fees and can be purchased here. There will also be tournament hospitality options available starting at $350.

Single session tickets, if available, will go on sale in February.

 

ROUND DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP
First Round Wednesday, March 6 11 a.m. Game 1: No. 12 vs. No. 13
Game 2: No. 11 vs. No. 14
Second Round Thursday, March 7 Noon Game 3: No. 8 vs. No. 9
Game 4: No. 5 vs. G1 Winner
6 p.m. Game 5: No. 10 vs. No. 7
Game 6: No. 6 vs. G2 Winner
Quarterfinals Friday, March 8 Noon Game 7: No. 1 vs. G3 Winner
Game 8: No. 4 vs. G4 Winner
6 p.m. Game 9: No. 2 vs. G5 Winner
Game 10: No. 3 vs. G6 Winner
Semifinals Saturday, March 9 4:30 p.m. Game 11: G7 Winner vs. G8 Winner
Game 12: G9 Winner vs. G10 Winner
Championship Sunday, March 10 3 p.m. Game 13: G11 Winner vs. G12 Winner

The second game in a session will begin 25 minutes following the conclusion of the previous game.

Ingles SOCON Basketball Championships
Mar 11 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center- Asheville

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 12 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers
Mar 12 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers

Standup Comedy in The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement
Mar 12 @ 7:00 pm
Pulp Lounge

Standup Comedy featuring Allison Shelnut
The Orange Peel’s Pulp
When: Tuesday March 12, 2024.
7p-9p, doors at 6:30p
Where:
The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!! Free snacks while availability lasts!
Hosted by Hilliary Begley, featuring Allison Shelnut open mic is 3-5m each, comics get in free with free snacks!
Host Hilliary Begley-
Hilliary will make you cry with laughter. With her larger that life personality!! Voted repeatedly Asheville’s Favorite comic in the Mountain Xpress. Film debut in the Netflix original Dumplin’ as Aunt Lucy, or “Jennifer Anniston’s fat sister,” In Austin Film Festival winning movie When We Last Spoke with Cloris Leachman, now streaming on Amazon Prime. https ://youtu.be/legRwEg4j-o
Featuring Allison Shelnut-
Allison once stole a hamster from the mall in Greensboro, North Carolina. It bit her. She deserved it. Allison is now a stand-up comedian based out of Asheville. Allison is known to engage the crowd on a wide range of topics from contraceptives to 90s toys. Outside of comedy you’ll find Allison in the woods with her darling dog, Jacob.
Contact Michele at [email protected] for more info!

Thursday, March 14, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 14 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers
Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers

Military Appreciation Night: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers
Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm
PNC Arena

Join the Hurricanes as we honor servicemen and women from all branches of the military and thank them for their service and commitment to our country. Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union.

Join the Hurricanes as we honor servicemen and women from all branches of the military and thank them for their service and commitment to our country. Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union.

Friday, March 15, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 15 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Toledo Walleye
Mar 15 @ 7:05 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Toledo Walleye
Toledo Walleye
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Saturday, March 16, 2024
BRING ON SPRING w/ Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mar 16 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

 

17th Shamrock Run 5K/10K/Fun Run
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Asheville Catholic School

Asheville Catholic School presents the 17th Annual Shamrock Run on Saturday, March 16. The event will benefit the O’Brien and William Edward Gibbs Memorial Scholarship Fund. There are two races: a 5K and a 10K, both of which start and finish at ACS and run through the beautiful neighborhoods of North Asheville. A fun run will precede the start of the 5K and 10K. The 5K and 10K will start 15 minutes apart. The 10K will start at 8:30 AM and the 5K at 8:45 AM. The Fun Run will begin at 8:00 AM. This year’s race will be on the day before St. Patrick’s Day giving everyone a perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday. There will be great food, beer, and a DJ before and after the race.