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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Celebrate the joy and magic of the holiday season with an evening of live music, dance, and comedy that’s sure to become an annual tradition! This family-friendly, Broadway-style show features the finest performers from Asheville and Western North Carolina and special guest artists. Directed by musical theatre veteran and funnyman Mario Morin, and choreographed by former Radio City Rockette Lucinda Morin, this professional production presents Christmas favorites including Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, O Holy Night, Let it Snow, and Go Tell it On the Mountain. Relax, unplug, and take time to share the joy, laughter, and peace of the season with your friends, neighbors, and families at The Asheville Christmas Show! Discounts for military and groups of 10+. Kids age 2 and younger sitting on lap admitted free.
Celebrate the joy and magic of the holiday season with an evening of live music, dance, and comedy that’s sure to become an annual tradition! This family-friendly, Broadway-style show features the finest performers from Asheville and Western North Carolina and special guest artists. Directed by musical theatre veteran and funnyman Mario Morin, and choreographed by former Radio City Rockette Lucinda Morin, this professional production presents Christmas favorites including Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, O Holy Night, Let it Snow, and Go Tell it On the Mountain. Relax, unplug, and take time to share the joy, laughter, and peace of the season with your friends, neighbors, and families at The Asheville Christmas Show! Discounts for military and groups of 10+. Kids age 2 and younger sitting on lap admitted free.
Celebrate The Poe House’s Second Annual Repeal of Prohibition Party. In 1920, The US government passed the 18th Amendment, ‘The Volstead Act’, prohibiting the sale and consumption of ‘intoxicating liquors, wine & beer. Prohibition, as it was called, threw the United States into a dark & violent period with massive amounts of violence & corruption until the government REPEALED PROHIBTION, with the 21st amendment on December 5th, 1933. Please join us to celebrate this momentous anniversary. We will feature special ‘prohibition era cocktails’ and encourage each of you to dress like your favorite flapper, bootlegger or gangster– Just like you were living in 1933!
Live Music from the era will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Our Doors will open at 5 p.m. & the Party, Music & Dancing will start at 7. Make plans now for this Fun/Special Occasion!
https://www.facebook.com/events/307141949888617/
One stop holiday shopping featuring over 15 local artists and small business owners. Food samples provided by the Creperie & Cafe
This event is the full trifecta! Come pamper yourself, knock out some holiday shopping, and support local causes in the process!
* $1/minute charity foot soaks, massages & mini facials
* Free add-on to nail treatment (paraffin wax or charcoal clay)
* Wine and snacks
* 10-15% off retail all day long
* Enter to win a 30 or 60 minute treatment (100% proceeds go to local non-profit of choice)
* Get your holiday gift cards and gift baskets!
This event is in presented in support of two local charities, REACH of Haywood and Haywood Waterways, who will receive 100% of profits from the $1/min treatments, and 10% of profits from sales all day.
Please RSVP by December 4. For more information, contact [email protected].
https://www.facebook.com/events/265262127523238/
December on Depot – Depot Street- various locations
Studios all along Depot Street will be open for extended evening hours during this day-long annual holiday event. Visitors can meet the artists, see demonstrations, sample holiday snacks and beverages and find a perfect one-of-a-kind artistic gift. Participating studios include: Trackside Studios, Daniel McClendon LIFT Studios, Studio A & Holly de Saillan Clay & Collage at Pink Dog Creative, and EcoDepot Marketplace.
Trackside Studios – 375 Depot St – 5pm-7pm
Artists Reception: Nobody knows toys like grandmas. Three artists, grandmothers all, will show paintings of toys they have gifted to children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and children of friends at Trackside Studios.
NorthLight Studios – 357 Depot Street – 10am – 5pm
The artists at NorthLight Studios share creativity with you through their talents: landscape, streetscape, impressionist, abstract, still life and figurative paintings, animal art, functional furniture and home accessories. In celebration of the true meaning of the season, each of the artists are donating a percentage of sales to Homeward Bound of WNC.
362 Depot – 362 Depot St. – 2pm-5pm
Cindy Lou Chenard will be demonstrating her unique process – “Art Des Couches De Bois” Dimensional Landscapes. Also, see Jenny Ellis and her “Artful Chairs”, “Hanji Lamps” by Pamella O’Connor, Karen Noel’s watercolors, and more art! Join us for wine and light appetizers.
St. Claire Art – Pink Dog Creative – 344 Depot St. – 10am- 5pm
All day – Artist will be demonstrating various stages of his multi-layer technique called “dialuminism,” creating backlit oil paintings by capturing reflected light.
Studio A – Pink Dog Creative – 344 Depot St. Suite 100 – 12pm-7pm
Pysanky demos from 12-4, Studio A/Holly de Saillan Clay + Collage
Holiday party with refreshments and giveaways from 4-7pm
Eco Depot – 408 Depot St. – 11am-7pm
Holiday Cheer at it’s finest – food, wine, song, specials! Come meet the artists while you do your holiday shopping!
Mark Bettis Studios – 123 Roberts St. – 10am-5pm
Winter White Holiday Show and MarketPlace with guest artist.
Phil Mechanic Studios – 109 Roberts St. – 9am-7pm
Live music by Jimmy Paneda, Stained-glass weaving by the World’s Best Tape Artist, Stephen Lange. Painting with palette knives by Frederic Payet, cold wax and pastel art by Deanna Chillian, just to name a few!
Philip DeAngelo Studios – 115 Roberts St. – 10am – 4pm
Tanya Franklin will be demonstrating her stained glass technique of creating beautiful landscapes and Christmas trees.
Asheville artist Philip DeAngelo is celebrating 10 years in the Wedge Building of Asheville‘s historic River Arts District. Come celebrate with us on Second Saturday, December 8th from 4:00 – 6:30 pm!
Curve Studios – 9 Riverside Dr – 11am-4pm
Holiday Shopping at Curve! A festive shopping experience. Cassie Butcher will be making some special ‘soulmates’ for the event. We will have jewelry, ceramics, clothes and photographs! Come and see the makers making.
Wedge Studios – 111-129 Roberts St – 10am-6pm
Wedge Studios hosts Artisan Holiday Pop-up Marketplace, guest artists include Jewelry maker, Renee Gaudet Designs. Also spoon maker, Aaron Iaquinto, Many more guest artists hosted throughout Wedge Studios
Joyce Thornburg in Studio 2B2 will be hosting guest artist Samantha Rae, abstract and figurative artist from 1- AM to 5 PM.
North Carolina Glass Center – 140 C Roberts St – 10am-6pm
Come shop with us for this holiday season, we have various workshops, gift certificates, and handmade objects by 30 great artists!
Odyssey Co-op Gallery and Studio – 238 Clingman Ave. – 11am – 5pm
Featured artists Dyann Myers and Vivian Saich will be doing live demos along with live music and refreshments.
RAD South-Riverview Station and The Foundation – 191 Lyman St./Foundy St. – 10-7pm
Holiday Market involving over 80 Artists exhibiting original artwork. Including a scavenger hunt with prizes.
In studio painting demos of Asheville landscapes by Peter Roux at Studio #249, 2-8pm. Wine & snacks all day, and holiday discounts of up to 20% on all original artwork.
RAD South Holiday Market! South Entrance, Catherine Heaton, Upstairs Open Studio #213- Drawings & Paintings
Special edition artwork created for December Second Saturday Holiday Market. Still life botanical image by Karen Maugans Gallery and plant dyed, block printed silk scarf by Barbara Zaretsky.
310 Art – 191 Lyman St. at Riverview Station – 10am – 8pm
Come to a Festive Holiday Evening Arts Event. Lots of art, Demos, Refreshments and Libations, Scavenger hunt with prizes, and more. Get original one of a kind handcrafted gifts for that special person!!
Jonas Gerard – 191 Lyman St. – 2pm
Experience the energy of a Painting Performance as Abstract Expressionist artist Jonas Gerard paints to loud, rhythmic world music, allowing his subconscious to guide him to create art filled with light, color and warmth.
Hatchery Studios – 1 Roberts St. – 10am – 8pm
Studio Open House & print raffle at Irene Flores Studio!
Join Carver & Carmody at Burntshirt Vineyards’ new Tasting Room and Bistro…a stunningly beautiful venue with great wine and a tasty bistro menu!
https://www.facebook.com/events/192170218395035/
A Holiday Event with Nathan Hefner
Come up and enjoy some festive music, special entree’s and fine wine. Show starts at 7:30 and wine bar opens at 6:30. Make sure and call The Grind for your plans.
https://www.facebook.com/events/328786227913601/
Paul and I will provide a live soundtrack for your Sunday afternoon winedown. Sorry. I couldn’t stop myself. Mrs. Hoke and I have visited this lovely room several times but this is my first time playing for them so–you know–some people showing up would probably be a good thing. Come be a good thing. Do it. Thatisall.
enjjoy a variety of tinsel-draped items at www.toddhoke.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/2158251051091221/
Join Capella on 9 for a free Maker’s Mark holiday whiskey tasting. Guests can enjoy complimentary appetizers, and drinks will be available for purchase.
Stop by Wine Xpress for a taste of “The Sweetest Shine in the South” tm
https://www.facebook.com/events/2499202513659961/
The 3rd annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl is here and we want the city of Asheville to join in on the fun. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK!
Ticket Includes:
* Ugly Sweater T-shirt handed out at our after party. (photo shown below)
* Signature Ugly Sweater Crawl Koozie at registration
* Registration party to kick off the crawl
* Professional photographer on site to capture the fun
* DJ’s playing holiday music at multiple stops
* Themed Discounted Drink specials at participating bars
* Ugly Sweater Crawl Map to help guide you bar to bar
* Hundreds of crawlers dressed in the ugliest holiday gear staying together
* Voted one of the most fun & organized holiday crawls by Yelp 2017
Due to inclement weather, this event has been moved from Saturday, December 8th to Saturday, December 15th.
Cooper invites everyone and their pets to come out to Mountain Brook Vineyards to have their pet’s picture taken with Santa on Saturday, December 15th, between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. The address is 731 Phillips Dairy Road, Tryon, NC 28782, and they’re located just 8.8 miles from the Tryon Equestrian Center going towards Rutherfordton.
If you don’t have a pet, PAWS will also be on site with adoptable dogs and cats looking for their forever homes for the holidays!
Instant photos will be available to take home for $5.00 with all profits going to PAWS. Come out and enjoy some holiday cheer and some grrrreat wine! Https://www.mountainbrookvineyards.com/events/picture-your-pet-with-santa-paws-adoption-event
https://www.facebook.com/events/2186338094975656/
Join us at Clasique for our annual “Itty Bitty Crafty”- the perfect place for a holiday party and merrymaking!
Bring your holiday spirit and shop gifts from our favorite LOCAL artists! Drop by the studio between 2 – 6pm for shopping, enjoying wine, cider from Noble Cider, and chocolate from French Broad Chocolates. We’ll also have live mandolin tunes by the lovely & talented Cynthia McDermott from 2-4!
Artists & designers include : Spotted Dog Farm – Asheville, NC, Fly Coop Studios, Kintala Talismans, Mary Cozens Art, and many more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/283781488937137/
A day of good music, beautiful views and fabulous award-winning wine
https://www.facebook.com/events/310897129507027/
What better way to celebrate the Holidays than by decorating gingerbread houses and drinking wine! We supply everything for the gingerbread house and you get a glass of wine. Cost is only $15!!!
Call the winery at (828) 584-4551 to RSVP today! Only 15 spots available.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1924287551024532/
It’s that wonderful time of year!
Studio Zahiya Dance Spectacular
December 18th
Doors at 7pm // Show at 7:30pm
$15 pre-sale // $18 at the door
$20 VIP Front Row Seating!
Join Studio Zahiya as we celebrate the end of the year with a Dance Spectacular!
Kids, Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz, Bhangra, Bellydance and More!
We’ve tapped Addison Farms’ 2017 Coming Home Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Sauvignon were the first grapes planted in the vineyard and were the impetus for Jeff and Dianne to come home from Atlanta, which is something they had been wanting to do for some time. Coming Home to the family farm and working to preserve the family farm is celebrated with each bottle of Coming Home.
Meet the owner, Jeff Frisbee, and winemaker, Shruthi Dhoopati.
https://www.facebook.com/events/285411768986007/
ASHEVILLE’S BEST FREE WINE TASTING HIGH-END CALIFORNIA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Please welcome William “Bill” O’Friel Back To The Tasting Bar For Our High-End California Holiday Spectacular
Champagne TBD (maybe Veuve, Pol Roger)
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir
Dariush Caravan Red
Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon
Our Wine Wednesdays, include one *free sample from each of our hand selected fine wine features (up to four wines). New wines are chosen each week.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1966525293397203/
Join us for a Sparkling Wine Dinner to ring in the Holidays! Chef Michael has perfectly paired sparkling wines from around the world to tantalize our taste buds! Drew Summers, of Advintage Distributing will be our tour guide on this delightful journey! He will even be wowing us with his saber technique! Merit might even give it a try! You don’t want to miss this! Come help us celebrate 2018 and get ready to ring in 2019! Cost is $50 per person. Please contact the store to reserve your spot! 828-595-2236
Menu:
Sriracha & Wasabi Devilled Eggs | Sake, Ginger, Chives
Shrimp Bisque | Sherry, Crème Fraiche, Caviar
Poached Pear Salad | Winter Leaves, Tomatoes, Champagne Vinaigrette
Mac ‘n’ Cheese| Brie, Black Truffles
Chocolate-Orange Mousse | Vanilla Whipped Cream, Raspberry
https://www.facebook.com/events/354777081774257/
Who doesn’t like Art & Wine? Stroll thru the streets of Sylvatown on Dec. 20th to taste great wines and view local artists! Sponsored by The Cut Cocktail Lounge, White Moon, Noon, Pie Times, Gallery 1, The Paper Mill Lounge, Guadelupe Cafe, City Lights Cafe, Mill St Baby, and Regina Nicole!
https://www.facebook.com/events/367311450516181/
Come and celebrate the Winter Solstice with the release of our Dark Prong Coffee Porter. Roasted barley, chocolate malt and smooth pecan coffee (from local Pisgah Coffee Roasters) intertwine for a bold, flavorful porter.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1422759147855974/
Come try some fantastic natural wines that will pair perfectly with your holiday! We will be pouring the following wines:
Teutonic Riesling – Williamette Valley
Martha Stoumen Post Flirtation – 55% Del Barba Zinfandel, 45% Redwood Valley Carignan
Idlewild The Bird – Mendocino County – 60% Dolcetto, 35% Barbera, 5% Nebbiolo
Each of these wines is bright and high acid, drinkable enough to stand alone but is extremely food friendly. We love these wines and are excited to share them with you!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1471390979659282/
Sweet Sippin’ will be Merry & Bright tonight as we collaborate with a local catering partner and Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard out of Hendersonville, NC. 5 wines, 5 course samples and the beautiful sounds of The Quatrophonics, a quartet of wily saxophonists…even Santa will want a ticket! A great early Christmas gift for yourself or others – join us as we celebrate what this season is all about – spending time with those you love, and celebrating the local talents around us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/207106746860707/
Hello Everyone! Hope you are all looking forward to this New location! 2umbao will be hosting this special Christmas event for the Debut Performance of 2umbao’s Ladies Team!!
Thanks to #RitmoKultural and 103.3 Asheville FM for their support!
*Cover $10 ( This includes Class , Social, & Performance ?)
** Sensual Bachata Class at 8pm with Jennifer & Mary from 2umbao!
***Sharing the Decks at 9pm
1st DJ Malinalli, Asheville NC
2nd Special guest DJ Sens3 , Knoxville TN
****Special Performance at 11:15pm
This is a gorgeous new location for Urban Orchard Downtown , large open space and a bar that provides Beer, Cider, & Wine!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1946343472337577/
Join us for a fun, relaxed holiday party to decompress and rejuvenate for the final days of this holiday season!
*NEW WINE RELEASE*
2018 Chardonnay Pet Nat – Hand harvested in Hendersonville, NC on September 2, this sparkling Chardonnay was produced by the Pétillant Naturel method.
12 – 5pm: Cookie Swap – bake a cookie and pack a to-go of delicious treats.
12 – 10pm: Ping Pong by Pong AVL
7 – 9pm: Holiday Decoration with Jillian Stewart – make something festive for yourself, or a last minute gift!
Rock your favorite ugly sweaters all day.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1976619585784785/
Fans of great blues and classic rock will love the eclectic range and vocal stylings of Michael Wilson Knowles in his first solo appearance at Silver Fork! Come out for excellent wine, celebration, and even a few seasonal tunes to round out the afternoon!
https://www.facebook.com/events/186857532246126/
Come out to Chimney Rock to enjoy the Fabulous Food, Wonderful Wines and Rockin’ talent of Daniel Sage!
https://www.facebook.com/events/563829534058941/
The Annual Centerpiece Jazz Christmas Shows at the Grind Cafe will be on Dec. 21st & 23rd. The Friday Dec. 21 show will feature: Richard Shulman on piano and Adam Booker on bass – along with regulars Dave Reep on trumpet and Joseph Hasty on guitar/vocals with special guest Geoff Clapp on drums.
The Sunday Dec. 23rd show will feature the Page Brothers – Andy and Zack Page on guitar and bass. They will join Clapp, Hasty and Reep to round out the Quintet.
Holiday Jazz at it’s finest in the most intimate and festive atmosphere in Western North Carolina. Dinner specials along with fine wines and bottled craft beers will help ring in the Holidays!
$14 cover charge and reservations are a must!
These shows sell out in a hurry folks…
https://www.facebook.com/events/581339808972501/
Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.