Calendar of Events
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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I9PA Release Party (10 Year Anniversary Edition)
Roll down to the Asheville Yards on Saturday, Nov. 1st for a day of bicycle fun in support of Asheville on Bikes and the AVL Unpaved project.
3-6pm: Bring the kids and your bikes for AoB’s pop-up bike park and the Maro inflatable obstacle course! Recyclery will be here to teach bike maintenance skills!
6pm: I9 raffle winners announced! We’re raffling off Industry Nine Custom Hydra2 Alloy Wheel Raffle in support of AVL Unpaved.
6:30-7:30pm: Newspaper challenge! Bring your bike and complete our newspaper delivery obstacle challenge.
The dance, bike, and beer release party goes until 9pm!
This event is open to all candidates who are interested in Pardee as a career destination. Candidates may walk in to apply for jobs.
Our recruiting team will be available to you one-on-one to answer any questions, help with applications, and share more about what it’s like to be part of Pardee’s one great team.
Parking is available in the garage next to the main entrance
Save the date for this yearâs annual Handcrafted Holiday Market! This yearâs show will run from November 7 through December 18, with the reception planned for Thursday, November 6, 5:30 – 7pm. Regional artists will fill the TACS Gallery with fine and handcrafted goods, rotating their inventory with each week and providing you with ample opportunities for holiday shopping! Stay tuned for more information regarding participating artists.
Our Liâl Angels Tree is filled with ornaments donated by area artists each year. By purchasing one of these ornaments, you are supporting our Youth Scholarship Fund, providing equal opportunities to creative kids!
TACS will be hosting a collection for Thermal Belt Outreach (TBO)! Items being donated will be distributed by TBO this holiday season.
Join medicinal herb farmers, buyers, and celebrate the season at the 10th Annual NC Medicinal Herb Grower Buyer Event in Mills River, NC!
The 4th annual Blackhawk Bolt 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run is a unique road-to-trail race fully located on the North Buncombe High School campus to benefit the NBHS PTSO.
Celebrate the release of Wicked: For Good, the second part of the film adaptation of the musical Wicked, with dinner, drag, and dazzling performances. Step into the magic on Friday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. as Bearded Lady Productions presents a wickedly wonderful Oz-themed dinner show at Highland Brewing Company. This over-the-rainbow evening features a gourmet dinner from Celine and Company, all in support of MANNA Food Bank. Tickets are $40 and available at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com. All ages
Date and Time: On Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:00 – 21:00
Venue details: Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, North Carolina, 28803, United States
Price: General Admission: USD 40.00
Books for $5 a bag. Lots of gift items – books, puzzles, blind dates, gift baskets and more!
Join Levi & Marian for a Friendsgiving Potluck, a free community event where we come together to celebrate connection, gratitude, and delicious food!
Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy an evening of laughter, friendship, and unity.
We kindly ask that you bring a note listing the ingredients of your dish to help those with food sensitivities, allergies, or preferences.
Whether you’re bringing a homemade recipe or just coming to enjoy the company, all are welcome. Let’s create beautiful memories and give thanks as a community!
This event is open to all candidates who are interested in Pardee as a career destination. Candidates may walk in to apply for jobs.
Our recruiting team will be available to you one-on-one to answer any questions, help with applications, and share more about what it’s like to be part of Pardee’s one great team.
Parking is available in the garage next to the main entrance
Blue Ridge Mall is thrilled to bring back Jingle Jamboree; a festive day filled with holiday cheer and community spirit! This December, weâre inviting local choirs, musicians, dance teams, karate groups, and community organizations to take the stage and help make this celebration one to remember.
Get ready to shine at the Jingle Jamboree ! Enjoy a day of live entertainment, festive performances, and plenty of holiday magic for the whole family. Come be part of the joy as we kick off the most wonderful time of the year together!
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We’re thrilled to join with the Winter Wonder Walk for a one-of-a-kind Childrenâs Entrepreneur Market!
đ Got a kid with a big idea? Whether itâs homemade crafts, baked goods, lemonade stands, or creative servicesâthis is their chance to shine!
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Join us at the Winter Wonder Walk where the season is brought to life like never before. Wander an outdoor trail and literally step inside the pages of a magical winter story. Itâs a one-of-a-kind winter adventure you wonât want to miss being a part of.
What happens when a room full of humans walk on stage with no script⌠and only Love guiding the moment? Come witness the magic of a Spirited Improv Performance.
A Spirited Improv performance is unlike anything youâve ever witnessed. More than entertainment, Spirited Improv is an enlivening emergent experience of collective creativity. Itâs an improvisational showcase of the human spirit at play with invitations into music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness, story-telling, and ritual that deeply nourish the heart and soul. It offers a warm, playful, and safe container where laughter, tears, and connection flow freely.
Imagine entering a space where performers have no script, no plan, just a deep trust in Love, in each other, and in the creative aliveness of the moment. As an audience member, you are not just a passive witness; rather, you are part of the alchemy. You are invited to release judgment and practice radical acceptance of yourself and each human in the room, creating an encouraging play space for all. Whether you choose to simply offer your loving presence, share a prompt, tell a story, or step onto stage, youâre woven into the collective experience. What unfolds is spontaneous and sacred, hilarious and healing, shaped by the energy of Love in the room guiding it all.
Past audience member said, “Your spiritual improv was like going to a restaurant for the first time, and having one of the best meals of my life. I LOVED IT and was so grateful to have that unique experience of connection and healing.”
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Step into a Winter Wonderland and experience the magic of the season at our Second Annual Christmas Spectacularâ a joyful holiday showcase filled with music, dance, and festive fun for the whole family!
This yearâs show features an Enchanted Forest theme, complete with festive holiday songs, tap and jazz dancing, and breathtaking aerial silks performances. Youâll also enjoy reimagined Christmas classics and a show-stopping hip-hop Nutcracker number thatâs sure to bring the house down!
Enjoy performances by our 1-Year Choir students, Chamber Choir, and Performance Media Crew (dance troupe), plus a special preview number from our upcoming production of The Lion King Jr. at Wortham Center for the Arts (Jan. 10 & 11).
â¨Â 3 Showtimes:
Friday, December 12Â â 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 13Â â 2:00 PM
đ Location:
174 Bradley Branch, Unit 4/5, 28704
(Please enter from the front side of the building.)
â Refreshments will be available for sale, with all proceeds benefiting AJT.
âď¸ Expect an indoor snowstorm and plenty of sparkle and surprises along the way!
đŤÂ Seating is general admission (first come, first served).
đ Tickets will sell out quickly! Last yearâs two shows completely sold out â so this year weâve added a third performance to make room for everyone. Donât wait â grab your tickets early and join us for this heartwarming, high-energy holiday celebration!
đď¸Â Purchase your seats today for a truly spectacular Christmas experience!
So excited for Asheville Phoenix Fire Nonprofitâs 1st Annual – YULE TIDE PRIDE – Holiday Market Convention! We are bringing Pride into the festive season! Come get your holiday gifts, enjoy some local live music, coffee shop treats, connect with resources, take a holiday photo, sink in with community and more!
Join us at AVL Clay for our first Winter Wonderland Pottery Sale and Manna FoodBank fundraiser.
Shop local this season at AVL Clay! Weâre excited to share the latest handmade pieces from our talented members. Support Manna Food Bank, enjoy live music, and discover a lovely assortment of ceramic gifts. And be sure to swing by our neighbor, Altamont Vintage!
Jim Brickmanâs distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of instrumental music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, earning 22 Number One albums and 32 Top 20 Radio Singles. Heâs garnered two Grammy nominations, Gospel Musicâs Dove Award, two SESAC Songwriter of the Year Awards, a Canadian Country Music Award, and is a member of Pandoraâs â2 Billion Streamsâ Club.
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Mark your calendars â December 5, 2025, through January 5, 2026 â the beloved Deck the Trees holiday tradition is back, bigger and brighter than ever!
Now celebrating 15 years, Deck the Trees will once again bring holiday wonder to Black Mountain and Swannanoa, all for a great cause. This cherished fundraiser benefits the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) Fuel Fund, which helps neighbors in need to keep their homes warm during winter.
This yearâs theme, âChristmas in Music & Song,â will inspire more than 50 beautifully decorated trees across town. Youâll find many of them at Peri Social House, Tyson Furniture Company, and White Horse Black Mountain, plus dozens of other local businesses decked out for the season.
How It Works:
From December 5 to January 5, you can vote for your favorite tree(s) by donating $1 per vote. Vote as many times as youâd like. Every dollar goes directly to the SVCM Fuel Fund. Voting is easy:
-Scan the QR code at each tree to donate online
-Or drop cash or checks in the donation box next to the tree
(Online donations encouraged.)
Canât Visit in Person?
A full list of locations â plus photos of every tree â will be posted soon on the SVCM Deck the Trees website so you can vote from anywhere.
Follow the Festivities:
Stay updated on this yearâs dazzling displays and special moments by following SVCM on Facebook (facebook.com/svcmcares) and Instagram (@svcmwnc).
This holiday season, let your heart and your votes warm homes across our valley!
Stuff your stockings with some COMEDIC ANARCHY this Holiday Season!
Adult comedy night, featuring an action-packed cast of comics from both Carolinas!
Doors open at 6:30. Suggested donation $10 at door. Light food and refreshments available. And bring a toy to be donated!
Produced by Brendan C. Ahern of âRainy Night Theatreâ.
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