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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Saturday, April 10, 2021
Bun Intended Food Truck
Apr 10 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company
Tip-Based Walking Tour
Apr 10 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Pack Square

This insider excursion provides you with tips and local secrets about the best way to do Asheville on a budget! You will have a better understanding of how Asheville became the unique, quirky city you see now and learn everything we are doing to “Keep Asheville Weird.” This is the only walking tour provided that allows you to choose how much you think a walking tour is worth and pay whatever you like. We will follow the urban trail, stop along the way for some free honey tastings and finish the tour with some special beer tastings at one of the best local breweries in South Slope! At the brewery, you will also be able to participate in a free raffle where you receive gifts donated from local businesses like free salsa classes, local theatre performances, books and more! I want you to know and love my city as much as I do and I am excited to share this experience with you!

Pay what you want at the end!

Downtown Tour
We will meet at Pack Square where the road cuts through the park! I will be wearing a free walking tour Tshirt
My parking recommendations are either street parking in the square or the Aloft parking deck on Biltmore Ave. If it’s a weekend, there should be free parking on the streets but be sure to check the meter! Feel free to ask any other questions you may have! 
River Arts Tour 
We will meet outside of the Magentic Theatre and your guide will be wearing a blue T-shirt !
 
I recommend parking in the public parking lot directly beside the theatre for free parking close to the meeting spot! 
Wink + A Promise
Apr 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
One World Brewing West

It’s no lie, Wink & a Promise is bringing their Western Swing & Honky Tonk sound to One World Brewing West, Saturday, April, 10 from 6-9 PM. Specializing in country music from the 40s- 50s, they expand their sound to original songwriting as well as psychedelic and outlaw country.
Singing guitar solos and arranged vocal harmonies round out the driving acoustic rhythm section to meet the perfect blend of electric and acoustic sounds.
Members of Empire Strikes Brass, Hustle Souls, & Junto combine powers for this Asheville Honky Tonk Review.

Alexa Rose Band
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Isis Music Hall

Virginia-born singer-songwriter Alexa Rose creates her own style of modern folk. Her distinctive vocal sound has bits of Joni Mitchell, Lucinda Williams, and Gilliam Welch. Her earnest, well-crafted songs explore timeless topics. It is American roots music that blends some of the mountains with modern country and a little rock and roll.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

Outdoor Stage: Sicard Hollow
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm
Salvage Station-Outdoor Stage

Sicard Hollow

Sicard Hollow is a four-piece progressive bluegrass band who formed with a mutual passion for pushing the boundaries of genre. Heavily influenced by the Grateful Dead and New Grass Revival, these young pickers bring new energy to a timeless style with a combination of fearless improvisation and instrumental prowess.

Having toured extensively around the southeast for the last year, this group of players continues to grow their sound with every performance. Having always thought of themselves as a live band, producer, Dan Davis, had his work cut out for him while producing their debut album, Secret of the Breeze, at Zac Brown and Oliver Wood’s Southern Ground Nashville. The result was a perfect encapsulation of the band’s genre-kicking tenacity. There is no slowing down for Sicard Hollow.

PATIO SHOW: Virginia Man at The Grey Eagle
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Virginia Man makes their Grey Eagle debut on the patio stage on SAT 4/10. A limited number of reserved seating tickets are available now!
– 6:00PM DOORS / 7:00PM SHOW
– ALL AGES
– SOCIALLY DISTANCED, RESERVED SEATING
– MASKS REQUIRED
VIRGINIA MAN
“Who is Virginia Man?
Are they your hometown rapper from the beach? Are they a singer/songwriter from the mountains? Are they the chef of your favorite restaurant in uptown, or your favorite tattoo artist downtown? Truth be told, Virginia Man is anyone. Virginia Man is everyone.
This Virginia Man is a 3 piece rock and roll band from Fredericksburg VA that sings lyrics from the bottom of your heart in songs from your fondest memory. Comprised of Kristian Lietzan (vocalist/guitarist), Jack Rutherford (drums), and Stephen Amoruso (Bass), their music will make you feel like coffee and cigarettes while reading your favorite author at 7:30 in the morning, reminiscing on the 3 course meal you shared with the love of your life the previous evening, they’re the silly geese, you always want a party, and they’re good people that make music for good people, and that feels good.”

 

Sunday, April 11, 2021
Driving Tour with Smith-McDowell House
Apr 11 all-day
Online w/ Western North Carolina Historical Association
The residents of the Smith-McDowell House and grounds were woven in to the fabric of Asheville.

This driving tour begins at the Smith-McDowell House Museum on the campus of A-B Tech and continues through historic sites related to early occupants of the house.

Haunted Asheville Tour
Apr 11 all-day
Online w/ Western North Carolina Historical Association
Asheville, and the surrounding mountains, have also hosted numerous writers, musicians, and folklorists who have promoted (if not possibly created) some of these legends. Perhaps these are some of the reasons lore permeates the streets, hills, and valleys of this mountain city. You can see many of these sites for yourself, if you dare.
Self-Guided WNC Tours
Apr 11 all-day
Online w/ Western North Carolina Historical Association (WNCHA)
Western North Carolina is defined as much by the various chains and valleys within the Appalachian Mountains as it is by the various people here. The region contains large swaths of national forest lands and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It contains old rivers and old folkways, along with an increasingly large stream of transplants and temporary visitors. This virtual tour gives a broad overview of our region.
Victoria: The Forgotten Town Walking Tour
Apr 11 all-day
Online w/ Western North Carolina Historical Association
Contained by its larger growing neighbor (Asheville), the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, and the Southern Railway line, the Town of Victoria existed from 1887 until 1905, when it was absorbed into Asheville. The community—which included the Smith-McDowell House and Fernihurst mansion—originally incorporated into a town to prevent unwanted development (particularly from the Vanderbilts).
Tour a Local Greenway w/ GPS based tour app: TravelStorys
Apr 11 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Online w/ TravelStorys

Take a Tour of a Local Greenway

Greenways are a wonderful place to exercise, recreate, and reconnect with nature! Using a new GPS based tour app called TravelStorys, we’ve created an educational self-guided tour for the local Reed Creek Greenway. On this tour you learn about the plants, animals, and natural features you can find in this beautiful urban green space.

Grab Brunch at River’s End
Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
River’s End Restaurant

River's End Restaurant exterior

River’s End Restaurant is an iconic spot for locals and visitors to Bryson City. Enjoy spectacular views of the gorge, with paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Stop in for year-round lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch during the summer season, and choose from a wide range of appetizing entrees, burgers, salads, pizza, and sandwiches. Hang out for a while and enjoy a large selection of signature cocktails, wine, and beer, including local favorites.

In River’s End Restaurant, every seat has a view of the river! Enjoy music by the river and views of paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Join our waitlist online to reserve a table or order online and grab your meal to go, for a sunny lunch right by the river!

Land of Waterfalls Bike Tour
Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dupont State Recreational Forest - Guion Farm Parking Area
  • FITNESS LEVEL : 3

    Moderate

Join REI for a two-wheeled waterfall tour! Transylvania County is known as “The Land of Waterfalls”, many of which are in Dupont State Recreational Forest. We’ll travel 10-12 miles throughout the forest on gravel roads, visiting several waterfalls and mountain lakes along the way. Our professional guides will share history of the area, as well as offer tips and basic instruction to make your ride enjoyable. Don’t have a bike? We’ll provide mountain bikes for participants at no additional charge. Recommended for those 14 and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. This class is for those who are already comfortable riding a bike on rolling terrain.

Biltmore Gardens Railway
Apr 11 @ 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore

Included with admission

Our fun-for-all-ages botanical model train displays invite you to experience our grounds in an engaging new way. Located in the Conservatory in the Walled Garden, the displays feature replicas of structures connected with Biltmore and its founder George Vanderbilt. Each beautifully executed piece was handcrafted from such natural elements as leaves, bark, and twigs.

In compliance with state and local mandates related to COVID-19, all guests must enter the Conservatory via the ADA entrance in the back and follow a one-way route.

Biltmore: Stickwork by Patrick Dougherty
Apr 11 @ 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore

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Included with admission

A unique-to-Biltmore, large-scale outdoor sculpture will be crafted and installed in Antler Hill Village this spring by Patrick Dougherty. Over the last three decades, this internationally-acclaimed artist has combined his carpentry skills and love of nature to build over 300 of these wondrous works, captivating the hearts and imaginations of viewers worldwide.

Image: Close Ties (2006) Scottish Basketmakers Circle, Dingwall, Scotland. Photo: Fin Macrae
NOTE: This is an example of Patrick Dougherty’s work; the artist will create Biltmore’s unique structure in Antler Hill Village this spring.

Peachful Rooftop Brunch
Apr 11 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company

Summer Is So Close We Can Taste It!

Highland Brewing Company is hosting a Rooftop brunch to celebrate the release of their latest seasonal beer, Peachful Fruited Ale! Enjoy Smash Catering’s peach-inspired waffle bar alongside sweet musical jams from Highland’s own Taylor Pierson. In addition to brunch, two complimentary beer tokens are included in the ticket price. So get your friends together for a day that is sure to be PEACH-TASTIC!

Bluegrass Brunch
Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch is every Sunday! Our menu kicks off at 12Noon with live tunes by Supper Break from 1-3pm. Try our $6 Bloody Mary or Mimosa, or grab a $15 Bottles of Champagne & OJ! Try one of our tasty brunch specials or order from our artisanal sandwich menu. Sláinte Y’all!

Ceci’s Culinary Food Truck
Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company
Tip-Based Walking Tour
Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Pack Square

This insider excursion provides you with tips and local secrets about the best way to do Asheville on a budget! You will have a better understanding of how Asheville became the unique, quirky city you see now and learn everything we are doing to “Keep Asheville Weird.” This is the only walking tour provided that allows you to choose how much you think a walking tour is worth and pay whatever you like. We will follow the urban trail, stop along the way for some free honey tastings and finish the tour with some special beer tastings at one of the best local breweries in South Slope! At the brewery, you will also be able to participate in a free raffle where you receive gifts donated from local businesses like free salsa classes, local theatre performances, books and more! I want you to know and love my city as much as I do and I am excited to share this experience with you!

Pay what you want at the end!

Downtown Tour
We will meet at Pack Square where the road cuts through the park! I will be wearing a free walking tour Tshirt
My parking recommendations are either street parking in the square or the Aloft parking deck on Biltmore Ave. If it’s a weekend, there should be free parking on the streets but be sure to check the meter! Feel free to ask any other questions you may have! 
River Arts Tour 
We will meet outside of the Magentic Theatre and your guide will be wearing a blue T-shirt !
 
I recommend parking in the public parking lot directly beside the theatre for free parking close to the meeting spot! 
JAZZ BRUNCH Free · One World West
Apr 11 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
One World West Brewing

JAZZ BRUNCH @ ONE WORLD WEST
EVERY SUNDAY FROM 1:30-4PM
FIRST SET BY THE HOUSE BAND & SECOND SET IS A JAZZ JAM
WEEKLY BRUNCH MENU FROM UMAMI MAMI
Soul Jazz Sundays with Taylor Pierson Trio
Apr 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company

Soul Jazz Sundays with Taylor Pierson Trio

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with The Taylor Pierson Trio every Sunday through April.

Food Truck Sundays
Apr 11 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Archetype Brewing

In conjunction with Sunday Sessions Live (and virtual) music: Food Truck Sundays will bring a new or rotating “staff favorite” cuisine each week to the Beechams Curve offerings.
Gan Shan West, our main culinary provider 6 days a week, is closed on Sundays. Enjoy the convenience, delicious variety and the music – all in one Sunday Funday stop!

Kid Billy (Billy Litz)
Apr 11 @ 5:00 pm
One World Brewing West
Kid Billy (Billy Litz) is an Asheville, NC based multi-instrumentalist and singer with a lust for song-writing who has been called “…. A prolific tunesmith…Blessed with a distinctive lead voice — high, thick, suitably retro” – Bold Life Magazine. Taking cues from early American Roots music, Blues and Ragtime, Kid Billy’s earnest and sincere songwriting meets high energy and often jubilant sounds when tasteful live looping combines layers of New Orleans trumpet, honky-tonk piano, acoustic guitar and harmonica. When not performing as Kid Billy, he is the lead singer and primary songwriter in the the 4-piece soul/rock band, Hustle Souls who were recently named to Music Connection’s “Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists and Bands”
Outdoor Stage: Empire Strikes Brass
Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm
Salvage Station

Empire Strikes Brass

Asheville, NC-based BrassFunkRock band Empire Strikes Brass has a lot to say with a big sound.  Their brand new 11/11/19 release is a 10-track album entitled “Brassterpiece Theatre” and it lives up to its name.  Chock-full of serious groove from a thumping rhythm section highlighted by lush horn arrangements played by a thick horn section, this 2nd studio album is a funktacular dive into the band’s compositional roots as well as its’ creative and collaborative soul.  There’s a lot of depth in these original tunes that speak volumes to ESB’s evolution.

PATIO SHOW: WC Writers ft. Stephen Evans, Nick Mac, Jesse Frizsell
Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

In-the-round show featuring artists from WNC, putting the spotlight on songwriting and original music with a tasteful touch of collaboration
– PATIO SHOW
– 5 PM DOORS // 6 PM SHOW
– ALL AGES
– RESERVED TABLES
– SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES IN PLACE
Western Carolina Writers
This is an in-the-round singer-songwriter style show that features artists from all over Western North Carolina. We like to put the spotlight on songwriting and original music with a touch of tasteful collaboration
Shawn Lane and Richard Bennett
Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Isis Music Hall

Shawn Lane and Richard Bennett started writing songs together two years ago. A few unique songs seemed to have a natural duo feel, so the two decided to spread their musical wings with a duo project showcasing their songwriting, instrumentals, and vocal chops.  Their sound that has slightly more folk and jam feel than the music Shawn and Richard release with their respective primary bands.  Richard currently helps drive the traditional yet fresh sound of the J.D. Crowe & the New South reunion band, Flashback, while Shawn shines in the legendary multi-award winning supergroup he co-founded, Blue Highway.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

This concert will also be Live Streamed from the Isis Music Hall Facebook Page

Monday, April 12, 2021
Biltmore Gardens Railway
Apr 12 @ 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore

Included with admission

Our fun-for-all-ages botanical model train displays invite you to experience our grounds in an engaging new way. Located in the Conservatory in the Walled Garden, the displays feature replicas of structures connected with Biltmore and its founder George Vanderbilt. Each beautifully executed piece was handcrafted from such natural elements as leaves, bark, and twigs.

In compliance with state and local mandates related to COVID-19, all guests must enter the Conservatory via the ADA entrance in the back and follow a one-way route.

Biltmore: Stickwork by Patrick Dougherty
Apr 12 @ 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore

Image result for Stickwork by Patrick Dougherty

Included with admission

A unique-to-Biltmore, large-scale outdoor sculpture will be crafted and installed in Antler Hill Village this spring by Patrick Dougherty. Over the last three decades, this internationally-acclaimed artist has combined his carpentry skills and love of nature to build over 300 of these wondrous works, captivating the hearts and imaginations of viewers worldwide.

Image: Close Ties (2006) Scottish Basketmakers Circle, Dingwall, Scotland. Photo: Fin Macrae
NOTE: This is an example of Patrick Dougherty’s work; the artist will create Biltmore’s unique structure in Antler Hill Village this spring.

Tip-Based Walking Tour
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Pack Square

This insider excursion provides you with tips and local secrets about the best way to do Asheville on a budget! You will have a better understanding of how Asheville became the unique, quirky city you see now and learn everything we are doing to “Keep Asheville Weird.” This is the only walking tour provided that allows you to choose how much you think a walking tour is worth and pay whatever you like. We will follow the urban trail, stop along the way for some free honey tastings and finish the tour with some special beer tastings at one of the best local breweries in South Slope! At the brewery, you will also be able to participate in a free raffle where you receive gifts donated from local businesses like free salsa classes, local theatre performances, books and more! I want you to know and love my city as much as I do and I am excited to share this experience with you!

Pay what you want at the end!

Downtown Tour
We will meet at Pack Square where the road cuts through the park! I will be wearing a free walking tour Tshirt
My parking recommendations are either street parking in the square or the Aloft parking deck on Biltmore Ave. If it’s a weekend, there should be free parking on the streets but be sure to check the meter! Feel free to ask any other questions you may have! 
River Arts Tour 
We will meet outside of the Magentic Theatre and your guide will be wearing a blue T-shirt !
 
I recommend parking in the public parking lot directly beside the theatre for free parking close to the meeting spot! 
Totally Rad Trivia at Highland Brewing w/ AVL Lesbian and Bisexual Women in Their 30s and 40s
Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Highland Brewing

So the tables are first come first serve with a 6 person per table limit. If we have attendance above that, I’ll ask someone to meet me early to reserve another table.

AVL Lesbian and Bisexual Women in Their 30s and 40s

What we’re about

Maybe it’s just me but most Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Groups are either very clique-ish, are catering to an, um, older section of the population, or are a bit too political. Do you feel the same? If so, this could be for you. Let’s do meetups that go beyond drinking and praying to the goddess. Fun runs, dog meet and greets, networking events, and, sure the occasional happy hour. You in?