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, August
12, 2023
In partnership with Riding In Color WNC, who create intersectional affinity spaces for BIPOC of all genders, body sizes, and abilities to build skills and community within cycling in WNC, we’re co-hosting a BIPOC Affinity Summer Cycle experience as well as our traditional event in an effort to create a more inclusive space for people to enjoy riding in their community. Preview the schedule below because there are many moving parts to Summer Cycle ‘23.
Support the Summer Cycle experience by volunteering to support the AoB kiosk, host the bike park, pedal patrol the routes, and/or breakdown or set up.
Riding in Color: BIPOC Affinity Schedule
10:00 AM:
Summer Cycle Check In
10:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Begins
11:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Returns
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM:
Pop-Up Bike Park |
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Asheville on Bikes: Open Afternoon Schedule
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM:
Pop-Up Bicycle Park
3:00 PM:
Summer Cycle Check In
3:30 PM:
Summer Cycle Begins
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM:
Post Ride Silliness & Pop-Up Bicycle Park |
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Sunday, August
13, 2023
In partnership with Riding In Color WNC, who create intersectional affinity spaces for BIPOC of all genders, body sizes, and abilities to build skills and community within cycling in WNC, we’re co-hosting a BIPOC Affinity Summer Cycle experience as well as our traditional event in an effort to create a more inclusive space for people to enjoy riding in their community. Preview the schedule below because there are many moving parts to Summer Cycle ‘23.
Support the Summer Cycle experience by volunteering to support the AoB kiosk, host the bike park, pedal patrol the routes, and/or breakdown or set up.
Riding in Color: BIPOC Affinity Schedule
10:00 AM:
Summer Cycle Check In
10:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Begins
11:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Returns
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM:
Pop-Up Bike Park |
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Asheville on Bikes: Open Afternoon Schedule
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM:
Pop-Up Bicycle Park
3:00 PM:
Summer Cycle Check In
3:30 PM:
Summer Cycle Begins
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM:
Post Ride Silliness & Pop-Up Bicycle Park |
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| *The morning affinity program is for individuals and families that identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color. |
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Monday, August
14, 2023
In partnership with Riding In Color WNC, who create intersectional affinity spaces for BIPOC of all genders, body sizes, and abilities to build skills and community within cycling in WNC, we’re co-hosting a BIPOC Affinity Summer Cycle experience as well as our traditional event in an effort to create a more inclusive space for people to enjoy riding in their community. Preview the schedule below because there are many moving parts to Summer Cycle ‘23.
Support the Summer Cycle experience by volunteering to support the AoB kiosk, host the bike park, pedal patrol the routes, and/or breakdown or set up.
Riding in Color: BIPOC Affinity Schedule
10:00 AM:
Summer Cycle Check In
10:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Begins
11:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Returns
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM:
Pop-Up Bike Park |
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Asheville on Bikes: Open Afternoon Schedule
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM:
Pop-Up Bicycle Park
3:00 PM:
Summer Cycle Check In
3:30 PM:
Summer Cycle Begins
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM:
Post Ride Silliness & Pop-Up Bicycle Park |
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| *The morning affinity program is for individuals and families that identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color. |
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Tuesday, August
15, 2023
In partnership with Riding In Color WNC, who create intersectional affinity spaces for BIPOC of all genders, body sizes, and abilities to build skills and community within cycling in WNC, we’re co-hosting a BIPOC Affinity Summer Cycle experience as well as our traditional event in an effort to create a more inclusive space for people to enjoy riding in their community. Preview the schedule below because there are many moving parts to Summer Cycle ‘23.
Support the Summer Cycle experience by volunteering to support the AoB kiosk, host the bike park, pedal patrol the routes, and/or breakdown or set up.
Riding in Color: BIPOC Affinity Schedule
10:00 AM:
Summer Cycle Check In
10:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Begins
11:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Returns
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM:
Pop-Up Bike Park |
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Asheville on Bikes: Open Afternoon Schedule
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM:
Pop-Up Bicycle Park
3:00 PM:
Summer Cycle Check In
3:30 PM:
Summer Cycle Begins
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM:
Post Ride Silliness & Pop-Up Bicycle Park |
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| *The morning affinity program is for individuals and families that identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color. |
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Join us for workdays in the Sand Hill native tree nursery. Tasks vary and often include repotting, weeding, mulching, and other special projects to improve infrastructure and function.
First – third Tuesdays of the month
10am – 12pm
Need to know
Please come dressed in work clothes with close toed shoes. Bring water and sun protection. All other gear and supplies are provided.
Wednesday, August
16, 2023
In partnership with Riding In Color WNC, who create intersectional affinity spaces for BIPOC of all genders, body sizes, and abilities to build skills and community within cycling in WNC, we’re co-hosting a BIPOC Affinity Summer Cycle experience as well as our traditional event in an effort to create a more inclusive space for people to enjoy riding in their community. Preview the schedule below because there are many moving parts to Summer Cycle ‘23.
Support the Summer Cycle experience by volunteering to support the AoB kiosk, host the bike park, pedal patrol the routes, and/or breakdown or set up.
Riding in Color: BIPOC Affinity Schedule
10:00 AM:
Summer Cycle Check In
10:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Begins
11:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Returns
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM:
Pop-Up Bike Park |
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Asheville on Bikes: Open Afternoon Schedule
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM:
Pop-Up Bicycle Park
3:00 PM:
Summer Cycle Check In
3:30 PM:
Summer Cycle Begins
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM:
Post Ride Silliness & Pop-Up Bicycle Park |
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| *The morning affinity program is for individuals and families that identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color. |
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Thursday, August
17, 2023
In partnership with Riding In Color WNC, who create intersectional affinity spaces for BIPOC of all genders, body sizes, and abilities to build skills and community within cycling in WNC, we’re co-hosting a BIPOC Affinity Summer Cycle experience as well as our traditional event in an effort to create a more inclusive space for people to enjoy riding in their community. Preview the schedule below because there are many moving parts to Summer Cycle ‘23.
Support the Summer Cycle experience by volunteering to support the AoB kiosk, host the bike park, pedal patrol the routes, and/or breakdown or set up.
Riding in Color: BIPOC Affinity Schedule
10:00 AM:
Summer Cycle Check In
10:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Begins
11:30 AM:
Summer Cycle Returns
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM:
Pop-Up Bike Park |
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Asheville on Bikes: Open Afternoon Schedule
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM:
Pop-Up Bicycle Park
3:00 PM:
Summer Cycle Check In
3:30 PM:
Summer Cycle Begins
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM:
Post Ride Silliness & Pop-Up Bicycle Park |
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| *The morning affinity program is for individuals and families that identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color. |
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Friday, August
18, 2023
Black Box Dance Theatre’s PATRIOT returns to the Diana Wortham Theatre at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts with Asheville’s Brothers and Sisters Like These and local veterans for an encore performance of an evening length work of multimedia dance, theatre and story-telling that examines the service and sacrifice of veterans, active-duty military, their families and those they serve.
Saturday, August
19, 2023
We’re putting our build crew back together and we’d love to have you join us. Every 2 weeks, we’ll meet at 9 am for hands-on set construction! Whether your talents are building, painting, or you just want to learn, come out and join us every other Saturday for some creative fun. Tools and work gloves are helpful but not required
Sunday, August
20, 2023
The last of our 3 Fringe Summer Nights will have pop up performances, Asheville Fringe announcements, cold beverages and weirdo camaraderie. Join us!
Featuring:
Strange Daughters Butoh
The Accidentals
Justin Evans
Donations go to artists. Donate to Asheville Fringe at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?donation=afs
Thursday, August
24, 2023
Join the Green Riverkeeper on Thursday, July 27th for our Green Clean Series! This event continues the 4th Thursday of every month June-September from 5:30-8ish. You do not have to kayak to be a part of the monthly cleans. We absolutely welcome road-side helpers too!
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.
Saturday, August
26, 2023
The BCDP headquarters is in need of a deep clean and a little TLC. August 26th’s event is phase 1 of a multi-phase project to deep clean, organize, update, and rejuvenate headquarters. During phase 1 we will tackle the basement. Tasks will include moving tables & chairs outside, power washing the tables & chairs, cleaning out the basement kitchenette, and deep cleaning the bathroom.
Due the size of the basement, we will limit the volunteer count to 20 people. If you have a truck, and are willing to take items to either the dump or Habitat for Humanity, please bring it!
Cleaning supplies and products will be provided, but please bring your own cleaning gloves. Please also bring spare towels for drying the tables & chairs. Be prepared to take these towels with you after the workday. We will provide light snacks (think granola bars) and water.
Who should attend: We are seeking at MAXIMUM 20 hardworking volunteers who want to help clean headquarters basement.
Join Asheville GreenWorks, the West Asheville Business Association, Wrong Way Campground, and OnHaywood for a cleanup of the Haywood Road corridor in West Asheville. Breakfast and post cleanup rewards will be provided to volunteers.
What is a Haywood Road Clean Up Day? A day where volunteers work to pick up trash and recycling along the Haywood Road corridor.
How do you participate? 1-RSVP by “joining” this project 2-Meet and sign in at Archetype Brewing, 10am 3-Grab some breakfast, receive instructions and gear, and head out as a group to pick up of trash along Haywood Road and side streets 4-Return gear to Archetype and enjoy volunteer rewards!
Is this a family-friendly event? Yes, although please consider that Haywood Road is a busy street and it is important that you and your children stay alert and safe throughout the clean up.
Should you bring anything? Asheville GreenWorks will supply gloves, safety vests, trash grabbers, and trash bags for everyone. Please bring water and any personal items that you need.
Need to know
Dress in comfortable walking shoes and clothes. Meet at Archetype Brewing, 265 Haywood Rd, at 10am. After signing in, volunteers will receive a free breakfast and their cleanup gear. We’ll go over safety and instructions before heading out to cover the Haywood Road corridor. Return your gear to Archetype and enjoy volunteer rewards!
We rely on financial support from our community in order to inspire, equip and mobilize volunteers who make an impact. Please consider making a gift in support of this event.
It’s time to raise the barn roof, shake the tailfeathers and Boogi! We welcome for the first time BOOGI THERAPI to the Big Barn here at Hickory Nut Gap Farm in gorgeous Fairview, NC! Come out from 6pm-9pm to to enjoy some R&B, Funk & More from one of Asheville’s best funk party bands in the area, fronted by Ryan ‘R&B’ Barber this group of talented entertainers will keep y’all
You’re gonna need fuel to get down- we have ROOT DOWN FARM food truck! Headed by Ben Holt out of Yancey County and his family, this food truck will be slinging some truly fabulous farm-to-table fare featuring all local and seasonal delights from the area.
Hickory Nut Gap will have a bar serving local beers, ciders, seltzers and non-alcoholic beverages to slake your thirst between bumps. We cannot wait to get down and have some Boogi Therapi at the farm, it’s gonna be a booty-ful night…
PET POLICY: While we normally allow leashed pets on the grounds, we ask you leave your furry friends at home for the Barn Dances.
Learn more about the Band & their music HERE
Learn more about the Food Truck & their food HERE
SILENT DISCO: HEY YA! OUTKAST DANCE PARTY
DJ CAMARO & DJ SPENCE
Ages 18+ (under 18 must be accompanied by a parent)
Tuesday, August
29, 2023
Join us for monthly workdays in the Hardesty Lane native tree nursery. Tasks vary and often include weeding, mulching, mowing, weed eating, fertilizing, labeling, watering, etc.
Minimum Age: 13+
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Join us for the final installment of our summertime series, the History of WNC/Appalachian Music with Buncombe County Special Collections.
Flatfoot clogging for beginners!
We’ll have two dance classes at Pack Memorial Library to teach you how to Appalachian clog/flat foot dance. Learn from one of the best instructors in the area, Linda Block, from the Green Grass Cloggers.
Classes are free to attend, but registration is required. Adults and families are welcome (recommended for ages 8 and up). Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that can slide but stay on your feet! Open toed shoes are not recommended.
The programs are held in the Pack Memorial Library auditorium on Tuesday, August 8 from 6-7 PM and Tuesday, August 29 from 6-7 PM.
Please wear comfortable clothing, water bottles with lids are welcome.
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Join us for the final installment of our summertime series, the History of WNC/Appalachian Music with Buncombe County Special Collections.
We’ll have two dance classes at Pack Memorial Library to teach you how to Appalachian clog/flat foot dance. Learn from one of the best instructors in the area, Linda Block, from the Green Grass Cloggers.
Classes are free to attend, but registration is required. Adults and families are welcome.
The programs are held in the Pack Memorial Library auditorium on Tuesday, August 8 from 6-7 PM and Tuesday, August 29 from 6-7 PM.
Please wear comfortable clothing, water bottles with lids are welcome.
Wednesday, August
30, 2023
- The ESOL Program has a waiting list of 100 people who have been waiting for months for tutors. We offer online and in-person volunteer opportunities and welcome volunteers from all over the world willing to tutor remotely. Tutors don’t need to speak the student’s language. Learn more here.
- The Youth Literacy Program needs more volunteer tutors for the upcoming school year. The training will occur in person from Tuesday, September 12 to Thursday, September 14, from 1:00-4:00. We will begin supporting students in after-school program settings the week of September 18. We provide 1:1 tutoring support in multiple after-school programs in the Asheville community. Learn more here.
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Thursday, August
31, 2023
- The ESOL Program has a waiting list of 100 people who have been waiting for months for tutors. We offer online and in-person volunteer opportunities and welcome volunteers from all over the world willing to tutor remotely. Tutors don’t need to speak the student’s language. Learn more here.
- The Youth Literacy Program needs more volunteer tutors for the upcoming school year. The training will occur in person from Tuesday, September 12 to Thursday, September 14, from 1:00-4:00. We will begin supporting students in after-school program settings the week of September 18. We provide 1:1 tutoring support in multiple after-school programs in the Asheville community. Learn more here.
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Friday, September
1, 2023
- The ESOL Program has a waiting list of 100 people who have been waiting for months for tutors. We offer online and in-person volunteer opportunities and welcome volunteers from all over the world willing to tutor remotely. Tutors don’t need to speak the student’s language. Learn more here.
- The Youth Literacy Program needs more volunteer tutors for the upcoming school year. The training will occur in person from Tuesday, September 12 to Thursday, September 14, from 1:00-4:00. We will begin supporting students in after-school program settings the week of September 18. We provide 1:1 tutoring support in multiple after-school programs in the Asheville community. Learn more here.
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Ages 18+ (under 18 must be accompanied by a parent)
Saturday, September
2, 2023
- The ESOL Program has a waiting list of 100 people who have been waiting for months for tutors. We offer online and in-person volunteer opportunities and welcome volunteers from all over the world willing to tutor remotely. Tutors don’t need to speak the student’s language. Learn more here.
- The Youth Literacy Program needs more volunteer tutors for the upcoming school year. The training will occur in person from Tuesday, September 12 to Thursday, September 14, from 1:00-4:00. We will begin supporting students in after-school program settings the week of September 18. We provide 1:1 tutoring support in multiple after-school programs in the Asheville community. Learn more here.
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We’re putting our build crew back together and we’d love to have you join us. Every 2 weeks, we’ll meet at 9 am for hands-on set construction! Whether your talents are building, painting, or you just want to learn, come out and join us every other Saturday for some creative fun. Tools and work gloves are helpful but not required
DJ ERIK MATTOX
Ages 18+ (under 18 must be accompanied by a parent)
Sunday, September
3, 2023
- The ESOL Program has a waiting list of 100 people who have been waiting for months for tutors. We offer online and in-person volunteer opportunities and welcome volunteers from all over the world willing to tutor remotely. Tutors don’t need to speak the student’s language. Learn more here.
- The Youth Literacy Program needs more volunteer tutors for the upcoming school year. The training will occur in person from Tuesday, September 12 to Thursday, September 14, from 1:00-4:00. We will begin supporting students in after-school program settings the week of September 18. We provide 1:1 tutoring support in multiple after-school programs in the Asheville community. Learn more here.
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Monday, September
4, 2023
- The ESOL Program has a waiting list of 100 people who have been waiting for months for tutors. We offer online and in-person volunteer opportunities and welcome volunteers from all over the world willing to tutor remotely. Tutors don’t need to speak the student’s language. Learn more here.
- The Youth Literacy Program needs more volunteer tutors for the upcoming school year. The training will occur in person from Tuesday, September 12 to Thursday, September 14, from 1:00-4:00. We will begin supporting students in after-school program settings the week of September 18. We provide 1:1 tutoring support in multiple after-school programs in the Asheville community. Learn more here.
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