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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Sunday, August 13, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Aug 13 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Summer BINGO at Fairview Library
Aug 15 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Fairview Library
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Trivia Night
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern

Saturday, August 19, 2023
GRAND OPENING – youth team esports league
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
XP League Asheville

We are excited to share that XP League Asheville will have its GRAND OPENING on August 19th where all registrations will receive a Founding Member discount = for life. We plan to have Food Trucks, free chair massages for the parents, and fun activities for kids too young to play on the gaming laptops!
Games we play include Fortnite, Minecraft (bed-wars), Rocket League, Valorant, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, and League of Legends.
A few years ago the founders of this NC based franchise recognized that online video game environments could be extremely toxic, so they created a league where kids ages 7-17 could join a team and play in person against other youth teams across the country while enjoying a safe environment, PCA certified coach-led sessions, and receive training on how to play with a positive mindset.
Please scroll down to the calendar on this website to book the session that you want to attend:
https://asheville.xpl.gg/home

Sunday, August 20, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Aug 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Ping-Pong Tuesday Tournament
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Shakedown Kava Lounge

Players of all skill levels gather at Shakedown Kava Lounge (Hendersonville’s kava
bar) every Tuesday for the kava bar’s weekly Table Tennis Tournament, Games to 11, best of 3, double elimination, paddles
included, winner receives eternal glory and a $25 bar tab, Entry is free.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Trivia Night
Aug 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Aug 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern

Friday, August 25, 2023
Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Casino Night
Aug 25 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Burntshirt Vineyards

Mark your calendar for Pardee Hospital Foundation’s first-ever Casino Night,

featuring casino games with live dealers, musical entertainment, delicious food

and locally sourced beer and wine on August 25 at Burntshirt Vineyards. Proceeds from this special event will support UNC Health Pardee’s growing cardiology program.

A limited number of tickets will be available. Don’t miss the fun! Buy your ticket today.

You or your business can also become part of the action by sponsoring one of our game tables or food and beverage tables, or by serving as our prestigious “High Roller” presenting sponsor! Benefits are numerous and include recognition on the Pardee Hospital Foundation website, in media leading up to the event, and in the event program.

Saturday, August 26, 2023
Game Night!
Aug 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing RAD

Game night is back on Saturday nights!!

Come prepared to laugh, make new friends, and most of all have fun!

We will be hosting every other Saturday (or so) at Hi-Wire RAD!

Time is 7:00PM-9:00ish

Now that its SUMMER (woohoo!!!) look for us when you first walk in. We are setup and playing outside. Even if a little rain, it’s mostly covered..

If the weather seems more on the sketchy side we can always move to the tables inside if need be.

Look for us there if you dont see us setup outside.

This is rain or shine—–weather is not a factor😎

We have a mix of games, but you can being your favorites too~~

This will be a public event so feel free to invite friends!

Sunday, August 27, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Monday, August 28, 2023
7 Wonders Board Game Tournament
Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Well Played
Dust off your crown, outshine Babylon & build Rome in a day! Join the 7 Wonders Board Game Tournament on Aug 28th at Well Played.
Hear ye, hear ye! Adventurers of all realms are summoned to the epic 7 Wonders Board Game Tournament at Well Played Board Game Cafe on the 28th of August.
Unearth your strategic prowess, outbuild the Pyramids, outshine Babylon, and prove that Rome wasn’t built in a day, but your victory can be. As you stake your claim on world wonder after world wonder, remember: It’s all fun and games until someone loses a civilization! So don your thinking caps, arm yourself with tactics, and may the best empire builder reign supreme in this thrilling duel of wits and whimsy!
In partnership with Asmodee Games, we’re offering each entrant a glittering token of appreciation – a free promo/discount from Asmodee Games just for playing! All participants will also receive a free game pass for the day.
But for those with an insatiable thirst for glory, grander rewards lie in wait. From the ancient ruins of victory, winners will rise with their hands heavy with awesome prizes. So don’t just sit there. Build an empire!
The game is afoot, the dice are waiting, and glory could be but a play away!
Weekly Ping Pong Tournament
Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sovereign Kava

Asheville’s best ping-pong players join Asheville’s worst table-tennis players at Sovereign Kava every Thursday at 7 p.m. to battle for glory and a $50 bar tab. No charge.
Whether you learned to play in the basement as a kid, or in a prison as a young adult, or in a rehab facility as an older adult, this is the tournament for you.
Located just down the hill on the Asheville-side of Mission Hospital, we are convenient walking distance to medical help after you get your heart broken on our Butterfly table.
Bring your paddle or borrow one of ours. Open to all skill levels and clothing styles. Beginners welcome. Hell, we’re ALL rusty after not playing during the Pandemic so don’t let that stop you.
Our table-tennis table is open for play 7 days a week, noon to 11 p.m. unless there’s a music event.
Here’s a link to a video from our 2019 table tennis tourney:
https://youtu.be/w_1EFEzx9sA

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Ping-Pong Tuesday Tournament
Aug 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Shakedown Kava Lounge

Players of all skill levels gather at Shakedown Kava Lounge (Hendersonville’s kava
bar) every Tuesday for the kava bar’s weekly Table Tennis Tournament, Games to 11, best of 3, double elimination, paddles
included, winner receives eternal glory and a $25 bar tab, Entry is free.

TEAM TRIVIA NIGHT @ Juicy Lucy’s
Aug 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar and Grill

Team Trivia– A chance to meet new people and test your knowledge with fun facts and enjoy a light conversation getting to know each other while having a cold glass of beer with delicious burgers and more. Come out and have fun. See you all soon!!

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Trivia Night
Aug 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Aug 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern

Saturday, September 2, 2023
Teen Dungeons + Dragons with Raj
Sep 2 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pack Memorial Library
 

Calling all adventurous teens! Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at Pack Memorial Library!

All players aged 13-17 are eligible.

This program is free, but you do need to register.

Email Raj at [email protected] to sign up.

Sunday, September 3, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Sep 3 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Monday, September 4, 2023
Weekly Ping Pong Tournament
Sep 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sovereign Kava

Asheville’s best ping-pong players join Asheville’s worst table-tennis players at Sovereign Kava every Thursday at 7 p.m. to battle for glory and a $50 bar tab. No charge.
Whether you learned to play in the basement as a kid, or in a prison as a young adult, or in a rehab facility as an older adult, this is the tournament for you.
Located just down the hill on the Asheville-side of Mission Hospital, we are convenient walking distance to medical help after you get your heart broken on our Butterfly table.
Bring your paddle or borrow one of ours. Open to all skill levels and clothing styles. Beginners welcome. Hell, we’re ALL rusty after not playing during the Pandemic so don’t let that stop you.
Our table-tennis table is open for play 7 days a week, noon to 11 p.m. unless there’s a music event.
Here’s a link to a video from our 2019 table tennis tourney:
https://youtu.be/w_1EFEzx9sA

Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Ping-Pong Tuesday Tournament
Sep 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Shakedown Kava Lounge

Players of all skill levels gather at Shakedown Kava Lounge (Hendersonville’s kava
bar) every Tuesday for the kava bar’s weekly Table Tennis Tournament, Games to 11, best of 3, double elimination, paddles
included, winner receives eternal glory and a $25 bar tab, Entry is free.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Trivia Night
Sep 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Sep 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern

Sunday, September 10, 2023
Sundays Traditional Game Day
Sep 10 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

The Perspective Café is kicking off 2023 with a classic bang! Grab your friends and join us each Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Perspective Café to play an assortment of board and card games. You can even bring your own favorite games from home to share with new friends.

The Perspective Café will be offering special snacks and cocktails to savor while you play and make a memorable afternoon! Enjoy the galleries and then head up to the rooftop.

Monday, September 11, 2023
Weekly Ping Pong Tournament
Sep 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sovereign Kava

Asheville’s best ping-pong players join Asheville’s worst table-tennis players at Sovereign Kava every Thursday at 7 p.m. to battle for glory and a $50 bar tab. No charge.
Whether you learned to play in the basement as a kid, or in a prison as a young adult, or in a rehab facility as an older adult, this is the tournament for you.
Located just down the hill on the Asheville-side of Mission Hospital, we are convenient walking distance to medical help after you get your heart broken on our Butterfly table.
Bring your paddle or borrow one of ours. Open to all skill levels and clothing styles. Beginners welcome. Hell, we’re ALL rusty after not playing during the Pandemic so don’t let that stop you.
Our table-tennis table is open for play 7 days a week, noon to 11 p.m. unless there’s a music event.
Here’s a link to a video from our 2019 table tennis tourney:
https://youtu.be/w_1EFEzx9sA

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Ping-Pong Tuesday Tournament
Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Shakedown Kava Lounge

Players of all skill levels gather at Shakedown Kava Lounge (Hendersonville’s kava
bar) every Tuesday for the kava bar’s weekly Table Tennis Tournament, Games to 11, best of 3, double elimination, paddles
included, winner receives eternal glory and a $25 bar tab, Entry is free.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
“Wednesday Bowling” Come have fun and be LEBOWSKI
Sep 13 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
AMF STAR BOWLING LANES

$8.00 for 3 games and shoes and 20% off on food.

Come socialize and get to know your group members. We will be enjoying our lives. “To enjoy is to be happy, To be happy is doing what makes you smile/laugh.” Come have fun. Please be on time so we all can have fun and enjoy our lives.

My EYLA Family, it about time to give back to our community. the temperature is changing, and nights are getting colder. If you have any old coats, sweaters, hoodies, and winter hats please bring them to this Wednesday’s Event. We will have time and date where some members may want to volunteer and hand out coats or any articles of clothing to homeless people downtown Asheville. Thank YOU!!

Trivia Night
Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern