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, July 12, 2020
Dirty Dawg Acoustic Duo At Mills River – Outdoors
Jul 12 @ 2:00 pm
Mills River Brewing Co.

Acoustic Dead with members of Dirty Dead

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Shakedown Sundays
Jul 12 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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Every Sunday Except First of Month.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Tuesday Early Jam
Jul 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Tuesday Night Funk Jam
Jul 14 @ 10:00 pm – Jul 15 @ 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

Thursday, July 16, 2020
Tin Can Pizzeria Food Truck
Jul 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Weirbridge Village Apartments

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Our favorite pizza food truck is coming back to Weirbridge! you do not want to miss out on this!

NC Arboretum’s “Arbor Evenings”
Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Relax and unwind at the Arboretum’s “ArborEvenings” after hours series. Held every Thursday, June – October, from 6 to 9 p.m., visitors will sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s beautiful gardens while enjoying live music amongst flowers and friends. Local beverages, including beer and wine, are available for purchase along with light food options.

Admission to ArborEvenings is free; however, standard parking fees apply to non-members.

Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Online Third Thursday BYO Craft Night
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online

We believe there’s nothing better than gathering with friends to work on a craft project while enjoying a nice glass of wine and good conversation. If you agree, then our next Third Thursday program is for you! Plēb Urban Winery kicks off the event with a virtual wine tasting, which you can pair with a delicious mezze platter from Perspective Café by Food Experience. Following that, work on your own craft project while Assistant Curator Whitney Richardson and our friends at Blue Spiral 1 talk with artist Carol Milne about her intricate knitted glass sculptures. Purl’s Yarn Emporium closes the program with a discussion of craftivism and yarn-bombing public spaces.

This free program will take place virtually via Zoom. Space is limited.

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Friday, July 17, 2020
Celebrate Pride! Top LGBTQIA+ Owned and Operated Restaurants in America
Jul 17 all-day
Online

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Celebrate Pride!
Get in on global Pride by dining in or ordering from these LGBTQIA+ owned and operated restaurants around the U.S.
Cecilia’s Kitchen Food Truck
Jul 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Weirbridge Village Apartments

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Guess who’s back?

Cecilia’s Kitchen! Make sure to add this to your calendar!

Free Dead Fridays
Jul 17 @ 5:30 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Join us at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall every Friday at 5:30PM for our FREE Acoustic Grateful Dead series Featuring members of Phuncle Sam and great drink and food specials.

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Fontana Trestle Train ft. BBQ & Brews
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Great Smokey Mountain Railroad

Back by popular demand our BBQ & Brews now featured on the Fontana Trestle Train, will roll out this Summer! Featuring slow-cooked BBQ prepared fresh and beer tastings showcasing our local breweries! Family friendly seating will be available on this experience!

Departing from Bryson City, these trains will travel to the Fontana Trestle and beyond remaining parallel to the Fontana Lake stopping at the perfect viewing spot just around sunset for a spectacular view! A delicious BBQ meal will be served during the trip. Returning back to the Bryson City Depot at 9pm.

In the Basket

Each of you will get your own basket of Southern-style barbeque goodness with hand-pulled pork slider, a couple pork ribs, and chicken drumstick accompanied by baked beans and house-made coleslaw.

And, of course, no respectable Southern barbeque would forget to warm up some apple cobbler for dessert.

Featured Breweries

                                

 

March 14                     May 2                      May 23(S)

              

    June 19 and 20       July 17&18(S)                                                 August 22
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Fontana Trestle Train ft. BBQ & Brews
Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Great Smokey Mountain Railroad

Back by popular demand our BBQ & Brews now featured on the Fontana Trestle Train, will roll out this Summer! Featuring slow-cooked BBQ prepared fresh and beer tastings showcasing our local breweries! Family friendly seating will be available on this experience!

Departing from Bryson City, these trains will travel to the Fontana Trestle and beyond remaining parallel to the Fontana Lake stopping at the perfect viewing spot just around sunset for a spectacular view! A delicious BBQ meal will be served during the trip. Returning back to the Bryson City Depot at 9pm.

In the Basket

Each of you will get your own basket of Southern-style barbeque goodness with hand-pulled pork slider, a couple pork ribs, and chicken drumstick accompanied by baked beans and house-made coleslaw.

And, of course, no respectable Southern barbeque would forget to warm up some apple cobbler for dessert.

Featured Breweries

                                

 

March 14                     May 2                      May 23(S)

              

    June 19 and 20       July 17&18(S)                                                 August 22
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Bluegrass Brunch
Jul 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.

Burlesque Brunch
Jul 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!

Shakedown Sundays
Jul 19 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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Every Sunday Except First of Month.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Tuesday Early Jam
Jul 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Tuesday Night Funk Jam
Jul 21 @ 10:00 pm – Jul 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, July 22, 2020
This Week’s Food Truck Schedule at Highland Brewery
Jul 22 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company
Great Beer and Live music at Sweeten Creek Brewery
Jul 22 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sweeten Creek brewery

Great beer..   Great pizza and live music!! Come try our expanded menu and sip some tasty beverages..   plenty of room to roam.

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Wednesday Night Date Night! UpCountry Brewing Company
Jul 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
UpCountry Brewing Company

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We’re starting something new for you all: Wednesday Night Date Night! Join us for dinner from 5-9PM every Wednesday for a fun evening with a great deal.

For $27, you’ll get your choice of two small salads or one large salad, one appetizer, and one pizza (specialty or a 3-topping BYO) from Grata Pizzeria. Add two UpCountry beers for a total of $37.

See you here!

Thursday, July 23, 2020
This Week’s Food Truck Schedule at Highland Brewery
Jul 23 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company
NC Arboretum’s “Arbor Evenings”
Jul 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Relax and unwind at the Arboretum’s “ArborEvenings” after hours series. Held every Thursday, June – October, from 6 to 9 p.m., visitors will sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s beautiful gardens while enjoying live music amongst flowers and friends. Local beverages, including beer and wine, are available for purchase along with light food options.

Admission to ArborEvenings is free; however, standard parking fees apply to non-members.

One World Brewing West‎ Freemason + The Madmen (Outside Show)
Jul 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
One World Brewing West

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Thursday at One World West join us for an exciting evening of Outdoor-Socially-Distanced-Dancing!
As per usual, the fine folks at O.W.West will be featuring the latest dank Microbrews, and if you’re hungry, check out the Foodtruck.
So come on out, and don’t forget your favorite Mask!!

FREE MASON & THE MADMEN
– Rowdy Organ/Guitar Jazz. Jammin originals, inquisitive covers, edgy improvisations, hilarious banter, & a Hell of a good show! See Less

*Featuring*
– Lenny Pettinelli (Empire Strikes Brass)
– Preston Cate (Wild Card)
– Sean Mason (Snozzberries / Dirty Dead)
– More Special Guests tba

Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia
Jul 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Scoop: Mitch's Totally Rad TRIVIA

Mitch Fortune brings you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia every Thursday night 7-9 pm at the One Stop in Downtown Asheville. A potpourri of movies, music, TV show trivia just for you!

Friday, July 24, 2020
Celebrate Pride! Top LGBTQIA+ Owned and Operated Restaurants in America
Jul 24 all-day
Online

Illustration depicting two people celebrating Pride
                                                          month with
                                                          food

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Celebrate Pride!
Get in on global Pride by dining in or ordering from these LGBTQIA+ owned and operated restaurants around the U.S.
Shop + Dine Henderson County
Jul 24 all-day
Online

COC Shop and Dine

What is Shop & Dine HC?

Shop & Dine HC is a collaborative movement designed to remind the public of the benefits and importance of spending their dollars with our local businesses. Local businesses lay the framework for a strong community and we want Henderson County to shop local, spend local, save local.

Why does shopping locally matter?

When you shop locally:

  • $0.02 of every $1 stays in the community through the Sales Tax. These dollars support county and municipal budgets for schools, law enforcement, infrastructure, and more.
  • you help create and retain jobs for existing businesses as they succeed and grow, and create a successful business community that attracts other businesses and entrepreneurs.
  • those same businesses you are supporting will give back to our community through donations to non-profits, civic clubs, youth programs, and more.

Simply put – our local businesses make our community better.

Want to get involved?

Be part of the conversation!

Join the Shop & Dine Facebook Group

 

Shop to Win!

When shopping in Henderson County:

  • take a selfie, post it to Facebook or Instagram
  • use the #ShopandDineHC
  • tag the Chamber @hendersoncochamber and business visited
  • be entered to win bi-monthly contests.

Contests begin July 1, 2020.

This Week’s Food Truck Schedule at Highland Brewery
Jul 24 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company
French Broad River Brewing will be donating a portion of all of their sales to LEAF
Jul 24 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
French Broad River Brewery

French Broad River Brewery has been brewing quality craft beer in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina since 2001. They consider themselves one of the original breweries to shape the craft beer culture that flourishes in WNC today.  Named after the iconic French Broad River, they are continuously inspired by its rolling waters and thriving wildlife. FBRB embodies the life and spirit of the river in all that we do and we are proud to call them a partner.

Next week, French Broad River Brewing will be donating a portion of all of their sales – online and in their taproom – to LEAF, in an effort to help support our mission and our community. Please consider supporting this local Asheville business, as they support LEAF.

Free Dead Fridays
Jul 24 @ 5:30 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Join us at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall every Friday at 5:30PM for our FREE Acoustic Grateful Dead series Featuring members of Phuncle Sam and great drink and food specials.

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