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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Sunday, October 22, 2017
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Oct 22 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Augustine Project Interest Meeting
Oct 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

The Augustine Project trains volunteer tutors to work with K-12 students who are reading, writing, or spelling below grade level. Tutors meet with a student twice a week for a 50 minute session during the school day. Prospective volunteers must be able to attend the training dates below.

Fall Training Schedule
Training will take place from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on the following days:

  • Saturday, November 11th
  • Sunday, November 12th

Please RSVP to Niki at [email protected] to reserve your spot at the interest meeting.

Adult Education Tutor Training
Oct 24 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Adult Education Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the Adult Education Program Director to attend training. 

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Thursday, October 26, 2017
New Volunteer Orientation
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Learn more about becoming a volunteer tutor and sign up for orientation by clicking here.

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ESOL Reunion
Oct 26 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

ESOL tutors are invited to attend the ESOL Reunion, where participants will have an opportunity to share their experiences tutoring over the last few months, learn new activities to incorporate into sessions, and find out about other resources available.

Sunday, October 29, 2017
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Oct 29 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Thursday, November 2, 2017
ESOL Tutor Training
Nov 2 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

ESOL Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the ESOL Program Director to attend training. 

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Sunday, November 5, 2017
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Nov 5 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Adult Education Tutor Reunion
Nov 7 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Adult Education tutors are invited to attend the Adult Ed Reunion, where participants will have an opportunity to share their experiences tutoring over the last few months, learn new activities to incorporate into sessions, and find out about other resources available.

 

Saturday, November 11, 2017
Augustine Project Training
Nov 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

The Augustine Project tutors low-income K-12 students who are reading, writing, or spelling below grade.

Prospective volunteers must register for training before attending.

Sunday, November 12, 2017
Augustine Project Training
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

The Augustine Project tutors low-income K-12 students who are reading, writing, or spelling below grade.

Prospective volunteers must register for training before attending.

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Nov 12 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Tuesday, November 14, 2017
New Volunteer Orientation
Nov 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Learn more about becoming a volunteer tutor and sign up for orientation by clicking here.

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Thursday, November 16, 2017
New Volunteer Orientation
Nov 16 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Learn more about becoming a volunteer tutor and sign up for orientation by clicking here.

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ESOL Tutor Training
Nov 16 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

ESOL Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the ESOL Program Director to attend training. 

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Sunday, November 19, 2017
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Nov 19 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Sunday, November 26, 2017
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Nov 26 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Adult Education Tutor Training
Nov 28 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Adult Education Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the Adult Education Program Director to attend training. 

Adult Education Student & Tutor_2

Thursday, November 30, 2017
ESOL Tutor Training
Nov 30 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

ESOL Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the ESOL Program Director to attend training. 

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Sunday, December 3, 2017
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Dec 3 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Adult Education Tutor Training
Dec 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Adult Education Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the Adult Education Program Director to attend training. 

Adult Education Student & Tutor_2

Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!

Thursday, December 7, 2017
ESOL Tutor Training
Dec 7 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Literacy Council of Buncombe County

ESOL Tutor Training is offered to prospective volunteers who have attended a volunteer  orientation session and registered with the ESOL Program Director to attend training. 

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Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!

a Sing-Along of Handel’s Christmas Oratorio
Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm

Asheville Symphony Chorus presents

THIRD ANNUAL

Join Us

for a Sing-Along of Handel’s Christmas Oratorio

Tickets THURSDAY

$15

Available from Chorus Members, on our website, or at the door.

December 7 7:30pm

First Presbyterian Church

40 Church Street • Asheville, NC 28801

www.AshevilleSymphonyChorus.com

An Evening with the Bernstein Family!
Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm

Join the Bernstein Family for their annual Christmas Spectacular! This is an extra-special showing of an Asheville tradition: all proceeds from the Friday, December 15 performance are going to Arts For Life.

 

This show – like all other performances in this holiday run – is expected to sell out!

The Magnetic Theatre

375 Depot Street

Asheville, NC 28801

Friday, December 8, 2017
Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!

An Evening with the Bernstein Family!
Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm

Join the Bernstein Family for their annual Christmas Spectacular! This is an extra-special showing of an Asheville tradition: all proceeds from the Friday, December 15 performance are going to Arts For Life.

 

This show – like all other performances in this holiday run – is expected to sell out!

The Magnetic Theatre

375 Depot Street

Asheville, NC 28801

In This Moment
Dec 8 @ 8:23 pm – 9:23 pm
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Winter Lights @ NC Arboretum
Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm

November 17 – December 31, 2017

Open Nightly: 6 – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss The North Carolina Arboretum’s elaborate Winter Lights show, transforming the gardens into a nighttime wonderland with 500,000 lights! Walk through spectacular displays and see the gardens in a completely new way – with even more lights this year. Designed with an artistic aesthetic, the Winter Lights show enhances the natural beauty of the gardens as you celebrate the holidays. And RomanticAsheville.com is delighted to be a sponsor of this event.

You must buy tickets in advance. Plan ahead since many nights will sell-out. All photos from 2017 Preview Night!