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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Monday, October 7, 2019
AUDITIONS Miracle on 34th St.
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

NON-MUSICAL

Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by VALENTINE DAVIES, Based upon the 20th Century Fox motion picture

Directed by Candice Burchill

AUDITIONS: October 7-8, 2019
Monday, October 7: 6:00-9:00 pm
Tuesday, October 8: 6:00-9:00 pm

PRODUCTION DATES: December 5-20, 2019; Performances Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 7:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 pm; Cast must plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to show time.

REHEARSALS: October 13 – November 30, 2019; Rehearsals generally held Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:30-9:30 pm. All actors will not necessarily be needed for every rehearsal or for the entire rehearsal. Full rehearsal calendar available at auditions – you are able to list any conflicts you have with the rehearsal schedule at this time.

DIRECTOR SEEKS: Large cast of men, women, children (6-11) and teens (12+). All roles open to actors of any race or ethnicity.

AUDITION INFO: TBD

Tuesday, October 8, 2019
AUDITIONS Miracle on 34th St.
Oct 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

NON-MUSICAL

Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by VALENTINE DAVIES, Based upon the 20th Century Fox motion picture

Directed by Candice Burchill

AUDITIONS: October 7-8, 2019
Monday, October 7: 6:00-9:00 pm
Tuesday, October 8: 6:00-9:00 pm

PRODUCTION DATES: December 5-20, 2019; Performances Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 7:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 pm; Cast must plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to show time.

REHEARSALS: October 13 – November 30, 2019; Rehearsals generally held Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:30-9:30 pm. All actors will not necessarily be needed for every rehearsal or for the entire rehearsal. Full rehearsal calendar available at auditions – you are able to list any conflicts you have with the rehearsal schedule at this time.

DIRECTOR SEEKS: Large cast of men, women, children (6-11) and teens (12+). All roles open to actors of any race or ethnicity.

AUDITION INFO: TBD

Thursday, October 10, 2019
Venue Presale Harlem Globetrotters “Pushing the Limits”
Oct 10 all-day
online presale event

Get exclusive access to the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters
new show “Pushing the Limits” before they go on sale to the public!
The star-stuffed line up is ready to show off their high flying dunks, and
ball handling skills at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on
January 4 for two incredible shows!

Venue Presale
Valid Wednesday, October 9 from 10AM
through Tuesday, October 15 at 10PM
Use Code: AMAZING
(Available online only)

Click HERE to view how to add the code on Ticketmaster.

Presale Starts October 9 at 10 AM
Adult League Dodgeball Game
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Johnston Elementary School

Come out and watch the game!

Friday, October 11, 2019
Venue Presale Harlem Globetrotters “Pushing the Limits”
Oct 11 all-day
online presale event

Get exclusive access to the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters
new show “Pushing the Limits” before they go on sale to the public!
The star-stuffed line up is ready to show off their high flying dunks, and
ball handling skills at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on
January 4 for two incredible shows!

Venue Presale
Valid Wednesday, October 9 from 10AM
through Tuesday, October 15 at 10PM
Use Code: AMAZING
(Available online only)

Click HERE to view how to add the code on Ticketmaster.

Presale Starts October 9 at 10 AM
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Venue Presale Harlem Globetrotters “Pushing the Limits”
Oct 12 all-day
online presale event

Get exclusive access to the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters
new show “Pushing the Limits” before they go on sale to the public!
The star-stuffed line up is ready to show off their high flying dunks, and
ball handling skills at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on
January 4 for two incredible shows!

Venue Presale
Valid Wednesday, October 9 from 10AM
through Tuesday, October 15 at 10PM
Use Code: AMAZING
(Available online only)

Click HERE to view how to add the code on Ticketmaster.

Presale Starts October 9 at 10 AM
19th Annual Eblen Charities Walk, Run or Roll 5k/10k
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
AB-Tech

You can join a team, create a team or sign up as an individual. Minimum donation of $20 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and children 5 and under are FREE! up as an individual. Minimum donation of $20 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and children 5 and under are FREE!

We want YOU to join us, Saturday, October 12th, for the 19th Annual Eblen Charities Walk, Run, or Roll 5K/10K, held on the campus of A-B Tech. The Walk, Run, and Roll is a non-competitive and family friendly 5k (three miles) or 10k (six miles) around the beautiful campus of our community college, beginning at 9:00 am and finishing around noon with lunch from Outback.
The Walk raises money to help children, adults, and families in our community in their time of need. This is a great chance to put on your walking shoes, get your family, friends and co-workers together for a fun community event.
Last year, nearly 700 walkers participated in raising more than $28,000 to assist local students in our schools and families in our community with medication, food, heat, rent and shoes and clothing and other emergency aid. It’s only a $20 minimum donation, which can be raised by getting friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to sponsor you.  We encourage you to raise more, as every dollar helps!
Call for art: 13th Annual “Anything Goes…Everything Shows!”
Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Flood Gallery Fine Art Center

uncensored free-style mail art show using the postal system as a medium. ALL submissions received by mail WILL be exhibited. ANY medium, size, shape or theme! ANYONE can enter!

Mail artists typically exchange ephemera in the form of illustrated letters; zines; rubberstamped, decorated, or illustrated envelopes; artist trading cards; postcards; artistamps; faux postage; mail-interviews; naked mail; friendship books, decos and three-dimensional objects. Based on Dada and Fluxus art movements, such as by Ray Johnson from Black Mountain College, mail art can range from pop art to found objects to just about any medium. You don’t need to be an artist, just decorate something and put a stamp on it and our address, if it makes it through the post office to us, we will exhibit your work! Don’t put it in a box!!! Don’t hide your art and expression! Let all who touch it experience its journey! Just stamp and mail.

Deadline: Postmark by Oct. 7, 2019

Any medium, size, shape or theme! if you can stamp it, send it!
NON-RETURNABLE. No entry fee. Not for sale. Cannot be hand-delivered.

Mail entry to:
Carlos Steward/Flood Gallery
P.O. Box 9907
Asheville, NC 28815

Opening: Sat, Oct. 12 • 6-9pm
Live Music by The Greenblues (Americana/Blues/Folk)
Flood Gallery Fine Art Center

Sunday, October 13, 2019
Venue Presale Harlem Globetrotters “Pushing the Limits”
Oct 13 all-day
online presale event

Get exclusive access to the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters
new show “Pushing the Limits” before they go on sale to the public!
The star-stuffed line up is ready to show off their high flying dunks, and
ball handling skills at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on
January 4 for two incredible shows!

Venue Presale
Valid Wednesday, October 9 from 10AM
through Tuesday, October 15 at 10PM
Use Code: AMAZING
(Available online only)

Click HERE to view how to add the code on Ticketmaster.

Presale Starts October 9 at 10 AM
Monday, October 14, 2019
Venue Presale Harlem Globetrotters “Pushing the Limits”
Oct 14 all-day
online presale event

Get exclusive access to the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters
new show “Pushing the Limits” before they go on sale to the public!
The star-stuffed line up is ready to show off their high flying dunks, and
ball handling skills at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on
January 4 for two incredible shows!

Venue Presale
Valid Wednesday, October 9 from 10AM
through Tuesday, October 15 at 10PM
Use Code: AMAZING
(Available online only)

Click HERE to view how to add the code on Ticketmaster.

Presale Starts October 9 at 10 AM
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
NCAA Women’s Regional Finals Basketball Tickets on Sale Now
Oct 15 all-day
on line sales for Bon Secours

Venue Presale Harlem Globetrotters “Pushing the Limits”
Oct 15 all-day
online presale event

Get exclusive access to the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters
new show “Pushing the Limits” before they go on sale to the public!
The star-stuffed line up is ready to show off their high flying dunks, and
ball handling skills at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on
January 4 for two incredible shows!

Venue Presale
Valid Wednesday, October 9 from 10AM
through Tuesday, October 15 at 10PM
Use Code: AMAZING
(Available online only)

Click HERE to view how to add the code on Ticketmaster.

Presale Starts October 9 at 10 AM
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm
City of Asheville Public Works Building A-109

Dustin Clemons, RADTIP Construction Manager, will be joining us to talk about a plan for improving the RR crossing on Riverside Drive.  Your perspective on this difficult bit of infrastructure is important.

The task force meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in room A-109 at the City of Asheville Public Works Building at 161 S. Charlotte Street. You can enter the building from the north end, the end where you find the parking lot and bike rack.

Adult League Dodgeball Game
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Johnston Elementary School

Come out and watch the game!

Friday, October 18, 2019
Swamp Rats vs. Icemen Hockey
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Saturday, October 19, 2019
NCAA Women’s Regional Finals Basketball Tickets on Sale Now
Oct 19 all-day
on line sales for Bon Secours

Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile Spooky Sprint
Oct 19 all-day
Guion Farms (in Dupont Forest)

Runners will experience the beauty of DuPont Forest in a unique nighttime racing format with the option of a 5k trail run or the one mile trail run. This is the only race of its kind in our region! Participants will strap on headlamps and light up the night as they duke it out in the dusk. The twists and turns of DuPont’s famous trail system will dare them to push forward, not knowing what bogies and specters might lurk around each corner! The One Mile Fun Run will be Halloween themed, and a great chance for kids and kids-at-heart alike to break in their costumes a few days early!

7th Run the Forest 5K and 10K Benefits OurVoice
Oct 19 @ 7:00 am
Carolina Day School

Benefits OURVOICE.

Race starts 9 am

Registration 7am

Starts at Carolina Day School

Mars Hill Mountain Lions vs. Limestone Saints
Oct 19 @ 1:30 pm
Meares Stadium

Ticket Prices & Information (Cash only for all events):

Football:

  • $13.00 Adults, $7.00 Students with high school I.D.
  • MHU students, faculty and staff admitted free with valid I.D.
  • Tickets can be purchased on game day at the ticket booth located at the North end of the stadium.
App. State Mountaineers vs. ULM
Oct 19 @ 3:30 pm
Kidd Brewer Stadium

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UNCA Women’s BullDogs Soccer
Oct 19 @ 3:30 pm
Greenwood Soccer Field UNCA
Oct 19 (Sat)3:30 PM
Big South
Sunday, October 20, 2019
NCAA Women’s Regional Finals Basketball Tickets on Sale Now
Oct 20 all-day
on line sales for Bon Secours

Thursday, October 24, 2019
The Asheville Marathon & Half at Biltmore Estate Sign Up Now
Oct 24 all-day
Biltmore Estate

Woman running in front Biltmore House.jpg

The Asheville Marathon began 8 years ago with only a marathon option, which sold out quickly in its first year, and again the next year. A nationwide interest in half marathons was becoming popular, so for the 3rd year a half marathon option was added.  In the 4th year, the event expanded to two days of races and a half marathon on each day.  To add a twist in the 5th year the Backyard to Vineyard Challenge was created, where participants race in the Saturday half and Sunday full. The challenge was very popular and for the 6th anniversary, Backyard to Backyard Challenge was added, where participants run both the Saturday half and the Sunday half. Now in its 8th year both days of races, including the challenges, are expected to be sold out, with 3,100 participants.

The Asheville Marathon & Half at Biltmore Estate is held on and run entirely on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, where runners will wind through paved and packed dirt roads to see hardwood forest, meadows, gardens, and extraordinary views of the Biltmore House and Estate. This is the original Asheville Marathon and first race of its kind to come to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina; don’t miss out on being part of history at Biltmore Estate.

For more information about the Asheville Marathon & Half at Biltmore Estate, visit

https://ashevillemarathon.com/. Follow the race on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Adult League Dodgeball Game
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Johnston Elementary School

Come out and watch the game!

Saturday, October 26, 2019
NCAA Women’s Regional Finals Basketball Tickets on Sale Now
Oct 26 all-day
on line sales for Bon Secours

The Asheville Marathon & Half at Biltmore Estate Sign Up Now
Oct 26 all-day
Biltmore Estate

Woman running in front Biltmore House.jpg

The Asheville Marathon began 8 years ago with only a marathon option, which sold out quickly in its first year, and again the next year. A nationwide interest in half marathons was becoming popular, so for the 3rd year a half marathon option was added.  In the 4th year, the event expanded to two days of races and a half marathon on each day.  To add a twist in the 5th year the Backyard to Vineyard Challenge was created, where participants race in the Saturday half and Sunday full. The challenge was very popular and for the 6th anniversary, Backyard to Backyard Challenge was added, where participants run both the Saturday half and the Sunday half. Now in its 8th year both days of races, including the challenges, are expected to be sold out, with 3,100 participants.

The Asheville Marathon & Half at Biltmore Estate is held on and run entirely on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, where runners will wind through paved and packed dirt roads to see hardwood forest, meadows, gardens, and extraordinary views of the Biltmore House and Estate. This is the original Asheville Marathon and first race of its kind to come to Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina; don’t miss out on being part of history at Biltmore Estate.

For more information about the Asheville Marathon & Half at Biltmore Estate, visit

https://ashevillemarathon.com/. Follow the race on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Aston Park Tennis, Tricks & Treats Halloween Tournament
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Aston Park Tennis Center

people playing on the courts at aston park tennis center

Costumes are welcomed and encouraged for a fall doubles tennis tournament at Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave., Oct. 26-27.

The cost for tournament participants is $20/person for one event or $30/person for two events. Spectators are free!

Schedule of events – Two Divisions per day, 3.5 and below, 4.0 and above

  • Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Men’s and Women’s Doubles
  • Oct. 27, 1 – 5 p.m. – Mixed Doubles

Prizes will be given for best team costume!

Registration deadline is October 24. Use this form. For more information, call Aston Park Tennis Center at 828-251-4074.

Western Carolina vs. Furman Football
Oct 26 @ 3:30 pm
Bob Waters Field at EJ Whitmire Stadium

Western Carolina vs. Furman

Tickets go on sale:
08/07/2019
9:00 AM

Sunday, October 27, 2019
NCAA Women’s Regional Finals Basketball Tickets on Sale Now
Oct 27 all-day
on line sales for Bon Secours

Aston Park Tennis Center Tricks and Treats Tennis Tournament
Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Aston Park Tennis Center

people playing on the courts at aston park tennis center

Costumes are welcomed and encouraged for a fall doubles tennis tournament at Aston Park Tennis Center, 336 Hilliard Ave., Oct. 26-27.

The cost for tournament participants is $20/person for one event or $30/person for two events. Spectators are free!

Schedule of events – Two Divisions per day, 3.5 and below, 4.0 and above

  • Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Men’s and Women’s Doubles
  • Oct. 27, 1 – 5 p.m. – Mixed Doubles

Prizes will be given for best team costume!

Registration deadline is October 24. Use this form. For more information, call Aston Park Tennis Center at 828-251-4074.