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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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Biere de Femme Pink Boots Beer Release
May 31 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Hillman Beer

 

4th annual beer release Honig Gottin to raise funds for Pink Boots Society and women in beer.

Honig Göttin (5.8%). This beer was originally brewed for the Biere De Femme Festival that started in 2017 in Shelby, NC and Hillman Beer joined in 2018. We have continued every year to brew this beer since and despite the pandemic we have raised money for The Pink Boots Society, supporting women in craft beer.

Enjoy a Complimentary Dessert in May
May 31 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza

During the month of May, buy one entrée and get a free dessert at Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Biltmore Park. Mention that you saw this offer in the Town Square Reminder email newsletter and enjoy warm, friendly service over scratch made wood fired fare either in the dining room or on the spacious patio.

Brixx Biltmore Park

Half Off Drafts – All Asheville Beer Week!
May 31 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Melting Pot Social

Asheville’s newest downtown restaurant offers 1/2 off all drafts for the entire Asheville Beer Week! 10 local taps to choose from, all 1/2 off with purchase. Come cheers with us!

Mon: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tue: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wed: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thu: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Fri: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sat: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Sun: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

PATIO SHOW: Liam Purcell + Cane Mill Road
May 31 @ 5:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

PATIO SHOW: Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road

Rapidly rising on the bluegrass scene, Billboard-charting artists Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road perform internationally and stateside winning both industry awards and the hearts of fans who turn out to see them at some of the industry’s most iconic venues.

 

Named Momentum Band of the Year by IBMA in 2019, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road have been recognized as one of the fastest growing bands in the industry. Their latest release “Roots” debuted at #6 on the Billboard Bluegrass Album Charts, joining their three previous albums for a total of 12 weeks in the Top 10.

 

Growing up just down the road from Doc Watson, Liam Purcell leads Cane Mill Road as they rock the traditional bluegrass standards they were raised on, yet boldly write original music with roots in the fertile grounds of bluegrass, old-time, and Americana. Their powerful arrangements and dynamic stage presence have landed them main stage slots at legendary festivals across the country.

Trivia Tuesday
May 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Trivia Tuesday

Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!

Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!

Trivia Tuesday
May 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Trivia Tuesday

No reservations needed, just get ready for a good time and a chance to win some Down Dog prizes!

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Biere de Femme Pink Boots Beer Release
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Hillman Beer

 

4th annual beer release Honig Gottin to raise funds for Pink Boots Society and women in beer.

Honig Göttin (5.8%). This beer was originally brewed for the Biere De Femme Festival that started in 2017 in Shelby, NC and Hillman Beer joined in 2018. We have continued every year to brew this beer since and despite the pandemic we have raised money for The Pink Boots Society, supporting women in craft beer.

Half Off Drafts – All Asheville Beer Week!
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Melting Pot Social

Asheville’s newest downtown restaurant offers 1/2 off all drafts for the entire Asheville Beer Week! 10 local taps to choose from, all 1/2 off with purchase. Come cheers with us!

Mon: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tue: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wed: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thu: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Fri: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sat: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Sun: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Wine Wednesday
Jun 1 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Wine Wednesday

Enjoy a $6 glass of wine and 1/2 off bottles every Wednesday night!

Fitz + The Tantrums and St. Paul + The Broken Bones Seratones
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Multi-platinum artists Fitz and the Tantrums have quickly grown from independent upstarts to bonafide hitmakers. The LA-based band
recently released their much-anticipated, fourth full length album “ALL THE FEELS,” featuring singles “123456” and “I Just Wanna
Shine.” “ALL THE FEELS” follows the band’s 2016 release “FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS,” which spawned the group’s biggest hit to
date, “HandClap.” The RIAA-certified 2x Platinum single has logged more than 400 million global streams, went top 5 on both the Hot
AC and Alternative Radio charts, and also enjoyed major airplay across the country at Top 40. The band has brought the infectious
energy of their live shows to the small screen, with nationally televised performances of “HandClap” on ABC’s “Dancing With The
Stars,” “Good Morning America,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” NBC’s “TODAY,” “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “America’s Got
Talent,” and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the syndicated “Ellen DeGeneres Show” among others.

Fitz and the Tantrums’ eponymous album followed their breakout major label debut, “MORE THAN JUST A DREAM,” which featured
back-to-back Platinum-certified, #1 Alternative Radio singles in “The Walker” and “Out Of My League.” Both singles also enjoyed Top
15 success at Hot AC. The band has performed countless, sold out headlining shows and is always a standout at music festivals
around the world, including Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and more.

Fitz and the Tantrums are: Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick (vocals), Noelle Scaggs (vocals), James King (saxophone, flute), Jeremy
Ruzumna (keyboards), Joseph Karnes (bass), and John Wicks (drums, percussion).

 

A fever dream in sonic form, St. Paul & The Broken Bones’ new album The Alien Coast represents the most adventurous and original
output yet from an ever-evolving musical powerhouse. In a profound shift for the Alabama-bred eight-piece—Paul Janeway (vocals),
Jesse Phillips (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Kevin Leon (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), Allen Branstetter (trumpet), Chad Fisher (trombone), and Amari Ansari (saxophone)—the band’s fourth full-length and first for ATO Records strays far from the time-bending
soul of past work like their 2014 debut, arriving at a convergence of rock & roll, R&B, psychedelia and funk. At turns explosive, elegant,
and unhinged, that sound makes for a majestic backdrop to St. Paul & The Broken Bones’ visceral exploration of the strangest
dimensions of the human psyche.

Produced by Matt Ross-Spang, The Alien Coast is the first album St. Paul & The Broken Bones have ever recorded in their hometown
of Birmingham. In creating the ultra-vivid dreamscape threaded throughout The Alien Coast, the band’s chief lyricist drew inspiration
from such disparate sources as Greek mythology, dystopian sci-fi, 17th century Italian sculpture, and colonial-period history books.

French Broad Valley Jam
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Oklawaha Brewing Company

Join us for a weekly mountain music JAM with players in a round, where the session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs! You are welcome to come and listen or to learn and join in. This event supports the Henderson County Junior Appalachian Musician (JAM) Kids Program. Free but donations are accepted. Weekly event takes place at Oklawaha Brewing Company.

Game Night at Hi-Wire Brewing
Jun 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing
Game Night at Hi-Wire Brewing

It’s time again for EYLA to host our ever popular Game Night! We are proud and excited to have Hi-Wire Brewing RAD, in its newest location, to host our group.
Please bring your favorite games to share and your competitive spirit to make it a fun and exciting evening of game play.
Please be aware that this and all future Game Nights will be held at the River Arts District location. Please Venmo Norque Smith for fees (1.00) or pay in person Cash to the host.

West Coast Swing Night
Jun 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Continuum Art Gallery, Hendersonville

Come check out for yourself the popular West Coast Swing dance style that can be done to a
wide variety of music, including pop, country, blues, and contemporary music, come at 7pm for a group classes: intermediate
classes with Pflumm and Alain Rogozhin and beginner classes with Rachel Harris and Tola Sun, Followed by a social dance at
8pm, Dress is casual and no partner is needed, BYO wine or beer,

Albert Cummings
Jun 1 @ 7:30 pm
Isis Music Hall--The Main Stage

In the trajectory of watching great musicians develop, there is no set timetable. Some appear full-blown right from the start, and others can take a whole career to get to that elevated place. Albert Cummings arrived strong right at the beginning and has kept growing over a course of endless tours and nine previous albums, right up to today with the release of the album TEN. It’s the kind of recording that shows exactly why all the accolades and excitement have been deserved. Now, it’s an irrevocable truth that the musician has made his full-on breakthrough. And it comes at exactly the perfect time, when the world is looking into what might be in store past the challenging experience of the pandemic for the last two years. Music, being one of the world’s tried and true joys of life, has always had a way of bringing healing and inspiration to listeners, and at no time in recent decades has it been needed more than now.

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

Reserved Seat Tickets are available with Dinner reservations – You must call the venue at 828-575-2737 to make dinner reservations and secure those tickets.

General Admission Tickets are available for the main stage balcony only. Seating in the balcony is first come, first serve. Dinner service is NOT currently being offered for general admission tickets.; drink service is available at the downstairs bar on the main floor.

Currently, Only General Admission Tickets are available on line

Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge Comedy Open Mic
Jun 1 @ 8:00 pm
Asheville Music Hall

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic in downtown Asheville

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Jun 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Asheville Music Hall

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Comedy Open Mic at Asheville Music Hall in downtown Asheville. Every Weds. 8pm. Doors and comic sign up at 7pm. Free

Thursday, June 2, 2022
Support RiverLink at Your Local Caffeination Stations
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am
3 Different locations--see below

RiverLink is honored to be the beneficiary of the community giving program at High Five Coffee in June and July! Stop by for a beverage and add a $5 donation at the register—100% of your gift goes to RiverLink! In addition, 10% of branded merchandise sales will support our efforts to restore the French Broad. Three locations to serve you: 13 Rankin Ave., 190 Broadway St., or (our favorite) the 2000 Riverside Drive location in Woodfin, offering coffee drinks, pastries and smoothies plus outdoor seating and walking trails on the bank of the river. Now that’s a coffee stop!

Of course, you can always donate directly from this newsletter. Thank you for considering a gift today!

Thursday Produce Sorting/Box Prep with Bounty + Soul
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bounty + Soul

Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?

Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.


Bounty & Soul is a community-based non-profit with a mission to connect people to food, education and each other.

This opportunity involves sorting and inspecting produce donations from local grocers and placing them into food boxes that are distributed at weekly drive-thru markets. 

Time Commitment:

  • Thursdays 10am-12pm
  • Thursdays 1-3pm

Requirements:

  • Volunteers should agree to adhere to all the safety measures implemented
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Bending, stooping, and twisting may be required
  • Closed toed shoes

Health/Safety:

  • We are asking volunteers to wear/bring their own face covering when delivering items
    • Cloth covering nose and mouth
    • Fabric or disposable face mask
  • Asking volunteers to maintain physical distance of 6 feet or more when possible
    • Note: there are times when the volunteer task requires volunteers to engage closer than 6 feet. Please do not sign up if you feel uncomfortable.

 

1 and older
Is Family Friendly
Is Not Outdoors
Is Wheelchair Accessible
Biere de Femme Pink Boots Beer Release
Jun 2 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Hillman Beer

 

4th annual beer release Honig Gottin to raise funds for Pink Boots Society and women in beer.

Honig Göttin (5.8%). This beer was originally brewed for the Biere De Femme Festival that started in 2017 in Shelby, NC and Hillman Beer joined in 2018. We have continued every year to brew this beer since and despite the pandemic we have raised money for The Pink Boots Society, supporting women in craft beer.

Half Off Drafts – All Asheville Beer Week!
Jun 2 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Melting Pot Social

Asheville’s newest downtown restaurant offers 1/2 off all drafts for the entire Asheville Beer Week! 10 local taps to choose from, all 1/2 off with purchase. Come cheers with us!

Mon: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tue: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wed: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thu: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Fri: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sat: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Sun: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday Produce Sorting/Box Prep with Bounty + Soul
Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bounty + Soul

Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?

Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.


Bounty & Soul is a community-based non-profit with a mission to connect people to food, education and each other.

This opportunity involves sorting and inspecting produce donations from local grocers and placing them into food boxes that are distributed at weekly drive-thru markets. 

Time Commitment:

  • Thursdays 10am-12pm
  • Thursdays 1-3pm

Requirements:

  • Volunteers should agree to adhere to all the safety measures implemented
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Bending, stooping, and twisting may be required
  • Closed toed shoes

Health/Safety:

  • We are asking volunteers to wear/bring their own face covering when delivering items
    • Cloth covering nose and mouth
    • Fabric or disposable face mask
  • Asking volunteers to maintain physical distance of 6 feet or more when possible
    • Note: there are times when the volunteer task requires volunteers to engage closer than 6 feet. Please do not sign up if you feel uncomfortable.

 

1 and older
Is Family Friendly
Is Not Outdoors
Is Wheelchair Accessible
Pint Night
Jun 2 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Pint Night

$1 off draft beers every Thursday!

YMCA Mobile Market at the Library
Jun 2 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Enka-Candler Library

YMCA Mobile Market at the Library

The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 4:30-5:30 PM. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family. The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and a Community Engagement Table with valuable services such as cooking demonstrations.

While you’re in the lot, stop in to get a library card if you don’t have one, pick up a cookbook or two to experiment with your bundle of groceries, or grab a DVD to watch while snacking.

Distributions are FREE and all community members are welcome. 

Gluten-free comedy open mic at Ginger’s Revenge  
Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ginger's Revenge  

  • Gluten-free comedy open mic at Ginger's Revenge
  • 6:00pm – 8:00pm

    Open mic comedy every Thursday from 6-8pm at Ginger’s Revenge Tasting Room.

    Rotating hosts each week Clay Jones, James Burks and Katy Hudson

    No cover
    Signup starts at 5:30, and signup order will not necessarily be show order. Each comic gets 5 mins of stage time

Seasonal Paint and Sip Series
Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

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Jump into summer with the second installment of Chimney Rock’s brand new wine and design-style paint series. Join a professional local artist and celebrate NC State Parks’ Year of the Tree by creating your own beautiful summer tree portrait. Classes will be held at the Old Rock Café. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase local craft beer & wine as well as appetizers.

Seasonal Paint and Sip Series at Chimney Rock State Park
Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

The next installment of our Seasonal Paint and Sip class at the Old Rock Cafe is coming up quickly on June 2nd. Local artist Tiffany Fry will be back to help attendees create their very own painting of a summer tree and the Old Rock crew will be serving local beer, wine, and appetizers. This wine-and-design style event makes a great date night, girl’s night out, mother/daughter evening, or relaxing solo night. And as always, passholders get a discount on tickets. Artists of all experience and skill levels are welcome!

Asheville Tourists Game Highlight: Thirsty Thursday
Jun 2 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

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Thirsty Thursday Come enjoy $1 Beers and $1 Cokes every Thursday, thanks to Catawba Brewing Co.!

Lenny Pettinelli
Jun 2 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Pisgah Brewing
Lenny Pettinelli Live At Pisgah Brewing 2022

Join us for another amazing evening with Lenny Pettinelli!

Originally from Los Angeles, CA but now happily relocated to Asheville, NC, Lenny Pettinelli has worked on all sides of the Music Industry from production to performance to promotion. As a pianist and keyboardist, Pettinelli has played on dozens of records since his early 20’s and has since moved into singing, production, harmonic arrangement and education. He is the driving force behind the Asheville-based co-op independent record label Vibration of Versatility (VOV) which has pledged to donate 30% of all net profits from it’s volume series to various music education charities and foundations on the regional, national, and international level. Pettinelli is well versed in Jazz, Rock, Funk, Reggae, Folk, Electronic, and R&B music but is always willing to play pretty much anything. Working with an impressive 100 + artists from different scenes, Pettinelli aims to write, perform, and produce new and original music of all genres.

Food Truck: The Wicked Vegans

Friday, June 3, 2022
White Squirrel Weekend 2022
Jun 3 all-day
downtown Brevard

White Squirrel 2022 will kick off downtown on Friday evening and run through Saturday afternoon in the heart of downtown with the festivities continuing into Saturday evening with the NC Guitar Celebration at the Brevard Music Center. This event is produced by Mountain Song Productions and hosted by WNC native and renowned guitarist Bryan Sutton who has curated an A-list line-up of guitar players and musicians for a concert celebration of the acoustic guitar. Tickets for the NC Guitar Celebration can be purchased here.

In addition to the live music, the weekend event features a smattering of delicious local food vendors and a beer garden featuring all of Brevard’s local craft breweries and wine.  Craft, artisan and nonprofit vendors add to the weekend street offerings.

The weekend wraps up on Sunday with something for everyone. Visitors are invited downtown to enjoy businesses offering curated promotions, brunch specials, music and artists demonstrations. View our Shopping & Dining Guide here.

Cycling enthusiasts are encouraged to register for the 18th annual WNC Flyer Road race hosted at Oskar Blues Brewery.

Support RiverLink at Your Local Caffeination Stations
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am
3 Different locations--see below

RiverLink is honored to be the beneficiary of the community giving program at High Five Coffee in June and July! Stop by for a beverage and add a $5 donation at the register—100% of your gift goes to RiverLink! In addition, 10% of branded merchandise sales will support our efforts to restore the French Broad. Three locations to serve you: 13 Rankin Ave., 190 Broadway St., or (our favorite) the 2000 Riverside Drive location in Woodfin, offering coffee drinks, pastries and smoothies plus outdoor seating and walking trails on the bank of the river. Now that’s a coffee stop!

Of course, you can always donate directly from this newsletter. Thank you for considering a gift today!