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.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Meals On Wheels: Schedule
Mar 24 all-day
Asheville NC

Beginning March 18, the Meals On the Bus mobile feeding site will operate its traditional summer route, stopping at six neighborhoods on the following schedule:

  • King Creek: 10:30-10:55 a.m.
  • Dodd Meadows: 11:05-11:30 a.m.
  • Shorty Collins: 11:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
  • Leisure Lane: 12:15-12:35 p.m.
  • Sugarloaf Apartments: 12:55-1:20 p.m.
  • Conner Creek Mobile Home Park: 1:35-2 p.m.

Families who lack transportation should contact their child’s school so HCPS staff can deliver meals to their children.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE:

The following is an update for our seniors and volunteers.

Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, we are implementing the following safeguards to protect our senior clients as well as our volunteers.

We are utilizing a no-contact delivery protocol.  We have asked volunteers to place meals in bags to cut down on the passing of germs.  Volunteers should place meals in a bag, knock on the door or ring the doorbell, and hang the meals on a handle at the door.  In addition, volunteers should call clients that have difficulty in getting to the door right away, to let them know their meal is at the door.  As for seniors that cannot come to the door, we would like to leave meals hanging inside of the door for you, but we can discuss that case by case. 

We have disposable gloves and plastic bags available for volunteers upon request.

While this pandemic is ever-changing, we will continue to assess the situation daily and ensure that we are following all suggested protocols while guaranteeing the homebound in our community remain safe, healthy and fed.

If you should have any questions or concerns, please call us at 828-253-5286.

*Stay Informed About COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

National Museum of Natural History – Virtual Tours
Mar 24 all-day
National Museum of Natural History On-line
Virtual Museum Tours
Mar 24 all-day
Google Arts & Culture

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/streetviews

 

Virtual tour

Explore panoramic views of famous sites in 360˚ Street View tours.

Natural Impressions: Prints from the Asheville Printmakers CANCELLED
Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

On display daily January 18 – April 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the upstairs gallery of the Education Center, the Asheville Printmakers’ newest exhibit, Natural Impressions, will feature a variety of two- and three-dimensional print pieces utilizing numerous printmaking processes. Works will inspire visitors to think about the beauty and fragility of plants and the natural world through various perspectives and printmaking techniques. All pieces are available for purchase and a portion of the sales will benefit The North Carolina Arboretum Society.

Founded in 2013, the Asheville Printmakers is an energetic group of artists dedicated to expressing ideas and imagery through the medium of print. The group encompasses a wide range of processes and content, including traditional methods, such as lithography, woodcut and screen printing, and contemporary photographic printing processes, such as carbon printing, platinum-palladium and photopolymer etching. 

Parking Fees

  • Members: Free
  • Personal Vehicles: $14
  • Motorhomes / Vehicles (21’ or larger): $50
  • Buses: $100

There are no other admission charges required for visitors to access the Arboretum’s grounds and facilities during the day beyond the standard parking fees listed above.

Building a More Inclusive City Through the Arts in Chattanooga
Mar 24 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Center for Craft

his lecture is part of the new Creative Sector Talks series.

Katelyn Kirnie Director of Public Art Chattanooga will share projects and address the question, How do you acknowledge a city’s history of racial tension and exclusion while also building public spaces that welcome and celebrate diversity? James McKissic, President of Artsbuild will share how their Equity in the Arts Grant program is building a more inclusive Chattanooga and how the organization has changed funding to be more equitable and responsive to Chattanooga’s arts and cultural community.Both presenters will share examples of how Creative Placemaking is empowering residents to make positive change in their communities.

Public Art Chattanooga is dedicated to presenting a wide variety of high quality public art – working with the community to enhance the civic environment and enrich the lives of visitors and residents.

Since 1969, ArtsBuild has served as a catalyst for the arts in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. Through grant-making, arts education initiatives, and arts advocacy, we are focused on what the arts can do to make our community a better place.

Free for AAAC Members, $5 for Non-Members

Tuesday Early Jam
Mar 24 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Tuesday Night Funk Jam
Mar 24 @ 10:00 pm – Mar 25 @ 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, March 25, 2020
Asheville Area Arts Council Arts Impact Surveys
Mar 25 all-day
Asheville Area Arts Council On-line

Asheville Area Arts Relief Fund Survey

We are looking into starting an arts relief fund, but donations are hard to come by right now. Please complete this very short survey to help us determine how we can work together to support our local arts community during this pandemic.
Take the Survey

Americans for the Arts Economic Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Arts and Cultural Sector Survey

This survey is designed to collect information about the financial and human impacts that the spread of the coronavirus has had on arts and cultural organizations. The survey also collects basic information about the participating organizations so that the data can be parsed by specific geographic regions, artistic disciplines, and budget categories.
Take the Survey

Living Web Farms: Online Videos and Audios
Mar 25 all-day
On line Video

Video Table of Contents

Audio Table of Contents

Meals On Wheels: Schedule
Mar 25 all-day
Asheville NC

Beginning March 18, the Meals On the Bus mobile feeding site will operate its traditional summer route, stopping at six neighborhoods on the following schedule:

  • King Creek: 10:30-10:55 a.m.
  • Dodd Meadows: 11:05-11:30 a.m.
  • Shorty Collins: 11:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
  • Leisure Lane: 12:15-12:35 p.m.
  • Sugarloaf Apartments: 12:55-1:20 p.m.
  • Conner Creek Mobile Home Park: 1:35-2 p.m.

Families who lack transportation should contact their child’s school so HCPS staff can deliver meals to their children.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE:

The following is an update for our seniors and volunteers.

Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, we are implementing the following safeguards to protect our senior clients as well as our volunteers.

We are utilizing a no-contact delivery protocol.  We have asked volunteers to place meals in bags to cut down on the passing of germs.  Volunteers should place meals in a bag, knock on the door or ring the doorbell, and hang the meals on a handle at the door.  In addition, volunteers should call clients that have difficulty in getting to the door right away, to let them know their meal is at the door.  As for seniors that cannot come to the door, we would like to leave meals hanging inside of the door for you, but we can discuss that case by case. 

We have disposable gloves and plastic bags available for volunteers upon request.

While this pandemic is ever-changing, we will continue to assess the situation daily and ensure that we are following all suggested protocols while guaranteeing the homebound in our community remain safe, healthy and fed.

If you should have any questions or concerns, please call us at 828-253-5286.

*Stay Informed About COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

National Museum of Natural History – Virtual Tours
Mar 25 all-day
National Museum of Natural History On-line
Virtual Museum Tours
Mar 25 all-day
Google Arts & Culture

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/streetviews

 

Virtual tour

Explore panoramic views of famous sites in 360˚ Street View tours.

Ingles Special Shopping Hours, Delivery Options for Vulnerable Populations
Mar 25 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Ingles Grocery Stores

Starting on Tuesday, March 24, Ingles will dedicate the first shopping hour from 7 – 8 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to senior shoppers and those with compromised immune systems.

 

Publix Markets: Special Shopping Hours, Delivery Options for Vulnerable Populations
Mar 25 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Publix Markets

Publix Markets reserves 7-8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for customers age 65 and older. Home delivery is available through Instacart.

Live Morning Didgeridoo Meditation
Mar 25 @ 7:30 am – 8:00 am
online

Tune in with me on Facebook Live each morning at 7:30am for a 20 minute live meditation with didgeridoo. I’ll be guiding you through simple and effective ways that will help you to:

  • Calm your nervous system
  • Become more resilient to stress
  • Get you ready for the day and evening

The intention is for you to learn this simple skillset quickly and use it right now to stay centered, balanced and show up for yourself, your family, and your community.

The more of us that can do that, the better! I hope to see you soon.  

Warmly, 

Corey Costanzo

ps If you miss the live meditation, check our website later in the day. We will be uploading all recordings. 

Natural Impressions: Prints from the Asheville Printmakers CANCELLED
Mar 25 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

On display daily January 18 – April 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the upstairs gallery of the Education Center, the Asheville Printmakers’ newest exhibit, Natural Impressions, will feature a variety of two- and three-dimensional print pieces utilizing numerous printmaking processes. Works will inspire visitors to think about the beauty and fragility of plants and the natural world through various perspectives and printmaking techniques. All pieces are available for purchase and a portion of the sales will benefit The North Carolina Arboretum Society.

Founded in 2013, the Asheville Printmakers is an energetic group of artists dedicated to expressing ideas and imagery through the medium of print. The group encompasses a wide range of processes and content, including traditional methods, such as lithography, woodcut and screen printing, and contemporary photographic printing processes, such as carbon printing, platinum-palladium and photopolymer etching. 

Parking Fees

  • Members: Free
  • Personal Vehicles: $14
  • Motorhomes / Vehicles (21’ or larger): $50
  • Buses: $100

There are no other admission charges required for visitors to access the Arboretum’s grounds and facilities during the day beyond the standard parking fees listed above.

Beer Dinner
Mar 25 @ 4:00 pm
Hemmingway's Cuba

 

Join them as they kick off their 2020 beer dinner series at Hemingway’s Cuba. On March 25, they are partnering with Foothills Brewing to bring you Cuban dishes, perfectly paired with their renowned and award-winning brews. Executive Chef, Duane Fernandes and a representative from Foothills Brewing will explain each dish and the complimenting beer paring throughout the evening. Reservations required. Tickets are $45 each. Please call the restaurant direct at 828.417.6866 or email [email protected].

Beer Dinner Hemmingway’s Cuba
Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm
Hemmingway’s Cuba

 

Join them as they kick off their 2020 beer dinner series at Hemingway’s Cuba. On March 25, they are partnering with Foothills Brewing to bring you Cuban dishes, perfectly paired with their renowned and award-winning brews. Foothills Brewing is located in Winston-Salem, NC and has been brewing since 2005. They focus on how the simple ingredients; water, yeast, grains, and hops can transform to make every beer special. Executive Chef, Duane Fernandes and a representative from Foothills Brewing will explain each dish and the complimenting beer paring throughout the evening.  Please call the restaurant direct at 828.417.6866 or email [email protected].

Thursday, March 26, 2020
Asheville Area Arts Council Arts Impact Surveys
Mar 26 all-day
Asheville Area Arts Council On-line

Asheville Area Arts Relief Fund Survey

We are looking into starting an arts relief fund, but donations are hard to come by right now. Please complete this very short survey to help us determine how we can work together to support our local arts community during this pandemic.
Take the Survey

Americans for the Arts Economic Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Arts and Cultural Sector Survey

This survey is designed to collect information about the financial and human impacts that the spread of the coronavirus has had on arts and cultural organizations. The survey also collects basic information about the participating organizations so that the data can be parsed by specific geographic regions, artistic disciplines, and budget categories.
Take the Survey

Asheville Art Museum Collections On-line
Mar 26 all-day
Asheville Art Museum On-line
CANCELLED: Farm Burger South Asheville Burger for a Cause
Mar 26 all-day
Farm Burger
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Farm Burger South Asheville

 

10% of dinner sales will be donated to Asheville GreenWorks – come enjoy a tasty burger!

Henderson County Restaurant Week
Mar 26 all-day
Henderson County Resuaurants

Participating restaurants offer a variety of special Prix Fixe Menus for lunch, dinner or both. Check the Henderson County Restaurant Week website for participating restaurants and their menus.

Hickory Nut Gap Farm Update Online Orders and Store Hours
Mar 26 all-day
Hickory Nut Gap

 

A Few Farm Store Updates…

  • Moving forward, our hours will be Wednesday – Sunday, 1pm – 4pm.
  • We will be accepting orders via online only. https://www.hickorynutgap.com/product-category/home-delivery/?utm_source=Farm+General+Interest&utm_campaign=ad50dba514-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_25_12_35&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c6a6d890c6-ad50dba514-34117913 We will not be accepting orders over the phone.
  • Orders placed after 7am will be available for pickup the following business day.
  • We are shipping orders and also offering drive-through pickup from the Farm Store.
  • The deli and kitchen will be closed until further notice.
Living Web Farms: Online Videos and Audios
Mar 26 all-day
On line Video

Video Table of Contents

Audio Table of Contents

Meals On Wheels: Schedule
Mar 26 all-day
Asheville NC

Beginning March 18, the Meals On the Bus mobile feeding site will operate its traditional summer route, stopping at six neighborhoods on the following schedule:

  • King Creek: 10:30-10:55 a.m.
  • Dodd Meadows: 11:05-11:30 a.m.
  • Shorty Collins: 11:40 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
  • Leisure Lane: 12:15-12:35 p.m.
  • Sugarloaf Apartments: 12:55-1:20 p.m.
  • Conner Creek Mobile Home Park: 1:35-2 p.m.

Families who lack transportation should contact their child’s school so HCPS staff can deliver meals to their children.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE:

The following is an update for our seniors and volunteers.

Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, we are implementing the following safeguards to protect our senior clients as well as our volunteers.

We are utilizing a no-contact delivery protocol.  We have asked volunteers to place meals in bags to cut down on the passing of germs.  Volunteers should place meals in a bag, knock on the door or ring the doorbell, and hang the meals on a handle at the door.  In addition, volunteers should call clients that have difficulty in getting to the door right away, to let them know their meal is at the door.  As for seniors that cannot come to the door, we would like to leave meals hanging inside of the door for you, but we can discuss that case by case. 

We have disposable gloves and plastic bags available for volunteers upon request.

While this pandemic is ever-changing, we will continue to assess the situation daily and ensure that we are following all suggested protocols while guaranteeing the homebound in our community remain safe, healthy and fed.

If you should have any questions or concerns, please call us at 828-253-5286.

*Stay Informed About COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

National Museum of Natural History – Virtual Tours
Mar 26 all-day
National Museum of Natural History On-line
The Culinary Gardener Online Fresh Produce
Mar 26 all-day
Online

Order a box of produce online for $25 on Instagram with The Culinary Gardener.

The Journal of Black Mountain College Studies On-line Access and Submissions
Mar 26 all-day
Black Mountain College Studies On-line

A peer-reviewed open-access digital publication of the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC). The Journal seeks to host diverse works by writers and artists of varied backgrounds. We welcome academic articles, essays, reviews, poetry, images and forms of artistic expression.

The latest issue of the Journal of Black Mountain College Studies is now online! Volume 10: Chance I Dance is an exploration of dance and performance at Black Mountain College featuring artists and interpreters of work both past and contemporary. The issue is replete with fascinating videos and photographs, as well as articles and poetry.

We welcome you to submit proposals and submissions for upcoming issues. At the moment, submissions we have already received are leading us to focus the next issue on pedagogies and practices of writing at BMC, and we can accept more contributions related to that theme.

Poetry, images, reviews, academic articles, essays, memoirs, archival material, and media are most welcome. We strongly suggest sending us an abstract or a proposal before you proceed to develop a finished submission. The only criteria are submissions of substance and integrity, and an evident connection with the history and heritage of Black Mountain College in all its diverse educational and artistic practices. Email us at [email protected]

Tom Frank
Julie J. Thomson
Co-Editors

Virtual Museum Tours
Mar 26 all-day
Google Arts & Culture

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/streetviews

 

Virtual tour

Explore panoramic views of famous sites in 360˚ Street View tours.

Harris Teeter: Special Shopping Hours, Delivery Options for Vulnerable Populations
Mar 26 @ 6:00 am – 7:00 am
Harris Teeter

 

Harris Teeter reserves 6-7am on Mondays and Thursdays for in-store shoppers age 60 and older. ExpressLane Online Shopping pickup times from 9am-2pm on Thursdays are reserved for these shoppers with the $4.95 fee waived (use code: SD60). Home delivery is also offered for seniors during these times for $5 (used code: SDDEL).