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, January 9, 2024
Mountain Mushrooms
Jan 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Bullington Gardens

Learn about how to grow mushrooms at home, basic fungal biology, and the top wild mushrooms to collect in the forest. Presented by Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show,

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Trivia Night
Jan 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at The Draftsman
Jan 10 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Draftsman Bar + Lounge

Put those random facts and obscure obsessions to use at Trivia Night, every Wednesday at The Draftsman! Bring friends and make new ones while you fuel your brain with specials on signature cocktails and bar bites at our laidback basement bar. Bragging rights for the title of Trivia Champion are always up for grabs!

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Trivia Night at The Draftsman
Jan 17 all-day
The Draftsman Bar + Lounge

Put those random facts and obscure obsessions to use at Trivia Night, every Wednesday at The Draftsman! Bring friends and make new ones while you fuel your brain with specials on signature cocktails and bar bites at our laidback basement bar. Bragging rights for the title of Trivia Champion are always up for grabs!

Trivia Night
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Saturday, January 20, 2024
learn about Bonsai
Jan 20 @ 11:00 am
Weaverville Public Library

Bonsai is a Japanese term that means “planted in a container.” Bonsai is the art of growing beautiful small trees that actually mimic full-sized trees, and is a tradition that has been carried out for over a thousand years.

Join Bob Thatcher of the Blue Ridge Bonsai Society to learn more about the history, care, and appreciation of Bonsai!  Bob will talk about how to get started, covering the basics of the cultivation and maintenance of bonsai trees. Thanks to the Friends of the Weaverville Library for sponsoring this program.

This free program will be at the Weaverville Library on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. and everyone is invited.

Monday, January 22, 2024
QUIZZO PUB TRIVIA Hosted by Jason Mencer
Jan 22 @ 7:30 pm
Jack of the Wood


Hosted by the witty & sagacious Jason Mencer, our epic pub trivia night runs every Monday from 7:30-9:30pm! Plus $5.00 well drinks all night!

Come test your brain power with tasty pub fare, an adult beverage or two — and a team of your smartest friends! Win prizes each round and crow a little about what a smarty-pants you are!

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Trivia Night at The Draftsman
Jan 24 all-day
The Draftsman Bar + Lounge

Put those random facts and obscure obsessions to use at Trivia Night, every Wednesday at The Draftsman! Bring friends and make new ones while you fuel your brain with specials on signature cocktails and bar bites at our laidback basement bar. Bragging rights for the title of Trivia Champion are always up for grabs!

Promote Your Local Pollinators with Bee City
Jan 24 @ 3:30 pm
Fairview Library

This winter and spring join us for an introduction to pollinators presented by Bee City USA Asheville. Pollinators are under threat, but there’s plenty we can do to help right in our backyards.

We’ll talk about:

  • What is pollination
  • The importance of pollination
  • Pollinators & their identification
  • The importance of pollinator habitat

The presenter for this program will be Athena Rayne Anderson who holds PhD in Ecology with a focus on native pollinators. Athena is also a Certified Pollinator Steward through the Pollinator Partnership and works with Bee City USA Asheville to promote the value of native pollinator plants.

Our pollinator programs will be:

Fairview Library
Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 3:30 p.m.

Swannanoa Library
Saturday, Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m.

Leicester Library
Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m.

Skyland/South Buncombe Library
Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m.

These programs are free and everyone is invited.

Trivia Night
Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Sunday, January 28, 2024
2nd Annual Wild Ones WNC Native Seed Swap
Jan 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fifth Season Gardening
Native Plant Seed Swap – all are welcome, seeds not required – there will be enough for all. Learn about native plants and how to start them from seeds
We will have information and demonstrations on seed sowing and growing.
Monday, January 29, 2024
QUIZZO PUB TRIVIA Hosted by Jason Mencer
Jan 29 @ 7:30 pm
Jack of the Wood


Hosted by the witty & sagacious Jason Mencer, our epic pub trivia night runs every Monday from 7:30-9:30pm! Plus $5.00 well drinks all night!

Come test your brain power with tasty pub fare, an adult beverage or two — and a team of your smartest friends! Win prizes each round and crow a little about what a smarty-pants you are!

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Trivia Night at The Draftsman
Jan 31 all-day
The Draftsman Bar + Lounge

Put those random facts and obscure obsessions to use at Trivia Night, every Wednesday at The Draftsman! Bring friends and make new ones while you fuel your brain with specials on signature cocktails and bar bites at our laidback basement bar. Bragging rights for the title of Trivia Champion are always up for grabs!

Trivia Night
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Thursday, February 1, 2024
Basics of Pruning
Feb 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

Pruning techniques are essential for promoting the health and productivity of plants. Different techniques can control diseases, stimulate new growth, and maintain aesthetically pleasing landscapes. Join us as horticulture expert John Murphy teaches the basics of pruning.

Saturday, February 3, 2024
Building Better Soil + Healthy Plants Workshop
Feb 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fifth Season Gardening

Healthy plants start with healthy soil! In this workshop, learn the basics of how soil works, how to manage weeds with minimal tilling, and the important role of organic matter and diversity in the health and productivity of your soil. Join us to discover:

  • five guiding principles of good soil management
  • how to implement these principles for a thriving garden

We will be conducting hands-on soil sample tests and discussing how to read a soil report, along with many other useful soil health tips and tricks!

 

Workshop participants will receive 10% off on same-day purchases at Fifth Season Gardening Asheville.

Promote Your Local Pollinators with Bee City
Feb 3 @ 3:30 pm
Swannanoa Library

 

This winter and spring join us for an introduction to pollinators presented by Bee City USA Asheville. Pollinators are under threat, but there’s plenty we can do to help right in our backyards.

We’ll talk about:

  • What is pollination
  • The importance of pollination
  • Pollinators & their identification
  • The importance of pollinator habitat

The presenter for this program will be Athena Rayne Anderson who holds PhD in Ecology with a focus on native pollinators. Athena is also a Certified Pollinator Steward through the Pollinator Partnership and works with Bee City USA Asheville to promote the value of native pollinator plants.

Our pollinator programs will be:

Fairview Library
Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 3:30 p.m.

Swannanoa Library
Saturday, Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m.

Leicester Library
Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m.

Skyland/South Buncombe Library
Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m.

These programs are free, and everyone is invited.

Monday, February 5, 2024
QUIZZO PUB TRIVIA Hosted by Jason Mencer
Feb 5 @ 7:30 pm
Jack of the Wood


Hosted by the witty & sagacious Jason Mencer, our epic pub trivia night runs every Monday from 7:30-9:30pm! Plus $5.00 well drinks all night!

Come test your brain power with tasty pub fare, an adult beverage or two — and a team of your smartest friends! Win prizes each round and crow a little about what a smarty-pants you are!

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Trivia Night at The Draftsman
Feb 7 all-day
The Draftsman Bar + Lounge

Put those random facts and obscure obsessions to use at Trivia Night, every Wednesday at The Draftsman! Bring friends and make new ones while you fuel your brain with specials on signature cocktails and bar bites at our laidback basement bar. Bragging rights for the title of Trivia Champion are always up for grabs!

Saturday, February 10, 2024
Greater Greenville Master Gardener Symposium
Feb 10 @ 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the Greater Greenville Master Gardener Symposium. Featuring entertaining and informative speakers from near and far, the annual GGMG symposium is held on February 10th. Furthering their mission of educating the public, the symposium provides attendees with an inspiring and engaging day and an introduction to new ideas in the ever-changing world of horticulture.

Parking off of Eisenhower Drive.

FREE Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop + Workday
Feb 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
George Washington Carver Edible Park
Come out to the Dr. George Washington Carver Edible Park in the East End Valley Street Legacy Neighborhood for a FREE Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop & Workday! Local ethnobotanist Marc Williams and Bountiful Cities Staff member Kelly Applegate will be guiding folks in pruning fruit trees in the urban food forest. We will give a tour and history of the park and then start looking at how to prune and manage fruit trees! NC Extension Master Gardeners will also have soil test kits, NC Extension publications about growing and maintaining fruit trees, and examples of pruning tools and sharpeners available for the public. If you are interested in learning more about growing fruit trees, urban food forests, or community gardens this event is for you!
Bring gloves, water, and yourself! Snacks will be provided and we will have some tools but the more the merrier. We can’t wait to gather in community with you all!
If you have any questions reach out to Kelly at [email protected] .
How to make kuzu (kudzu root starch)
Feb 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Stevens Lee Community Center

Please join us for our next free Community Garden Network Workshop, where we will join Lauren “LB” Bacchus, Executive Director of Kudzu Culture, for a hands-on demonstration teaching how kuzu (kudzu root starch) is made. Kuzu has a long legacy of use in Asia, especially in Japan, as an ingredient in macrobiotic cooking. Kuzu is a strong alkaline, and has been traditionally used to make a soothing gooey drink called kuzuyu, among other foods such as noodles, mochi, breads, and soups. LB is an experimental fiber artist whose sculptural work is made from abundant, often invasive, plant material. LB is passionate about learning from traditional craft, and sharing research and processes with others, and has taught eco-art workshops for children and adults at a variety of schools in WNC. This workshop is presented in collaboration with The City of Asheville. For more info go to https://kudzuculture.net/. Please RSVP via the ticket link, and if you have any questions please contact Ta’rin’ii [email protected] or Isa Whitaker at [email protected].

Monday, February 12, 2024
QUIZZO PUB TRIVIA Hosted by Jason Mencer
Feb 12 @ 7:30 pm
Jack of the Wood


Hosted by the witty & sagacious Jason Mencer, our epic pub trivia night runs every Monday from 7:30-9:30pm! Plus $5.00 well drinks all night!

Come test your brain power with tasty pub fare, an adult beverage or two — and a team of your smartest friends! Win prizes each round and crow a little about what a smarty-pants you are!

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Trivia Night at The Draftsman
Feb 14 all-day
The Draftsman Bar + Lounge

Put those random facts and obscure obsessions to use at Trivia Night, every Wednesday at The Draftsman! Bring friends and make new ones while you fuel your brain with specials on signature cocktails and bar bites at our laidback basement bar. Bragging rights for the title of Trivia Champion are always up for grabs!

Thursday, February 15, 2024
Online Seminar: Tomato Varieties for Home Gardens
Feb 15 all-day
NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener

Do you love growing tomatoes but find the variety choices overwhelming? Do you know what new varieties are recommended for WNC? Master Gardener Phil Roudebush and Dr. Reza Shekasteband from the NCSU Horticultural Research Station will discuss tomato types and varieties, culture, and disease resistance. They will also share new varieties and research from the NCSU Tomato Breeding and Genetics program and give you a glimpse into the future of tomatoes in WNC.

Gardening in the Mountains: Tomato Varieties for Home Gardens
Feb 15 @ 10:00 am
online

Calling all gardeners crazy about growing tomatoes! Learn best varieties to grow, their culture and disease management.

Gardening in the Mountains presents:

Tomato Varieties for Home Gardens

FREE Virtual Event

Presenters: Phil Roudebush, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer and
Dr. Reza Shekasteband, NCSU Horticultural Research Station

Do you love growing tomatoes but find the variety choices overwhelming? Do you know what new varieties are recommended for WNC? Master Gardener Phil Roudebush and Dr. Reza Shekasteband from the NCSU Horticultural Research Station will discuss tomato types and varieties, culture and disease resistance. They will also share new varieties and research from the NCSU Tomato Breeding and Genetics program and give you a glimpse into the future of tomatoes in WNC.

Registration: The talk is free but registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.

Zoom seminar access: After registration, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to join this online live broadcast via Zoom. The ability to access Zoom through a computer, tablet or smartphone with a reliable internet connection is necessary to attend.

Saturday, February 17, 2024
Saturday Seminar at The Learning Garden presents: Pruning Tool Workshop
Feb 17 all-day
NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener

Gardening tools are key to successful pruning. You need the right tool for the right job, and you need to correctly maintain and care for those tools. Are you sure, for example, when to use your anvil pruners or your bypass pruners instead? This workshop will cover the different kinds of pruning tools, their uses, and their care. Ergonomic pruners and other tools will also be covered.

Bring your pruners, and loopers to learn how to clean and sharpen them.

Monday, February 19, 2024
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Feb 19 @ 7:00 pm
DSSOLVR

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DSSOLVR PRESENTS:

ROBERT’S TOTALLY RAD TRIVIA

Every Monday, at 7:00 PM, come on down

Trivia with Billy
Feb 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The River Arts District Brewing Company

Trivia with Billy

prizes and more

QUIZZO PUB TRIVIA Hosted by Jason Mencer
Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm
Jack of the Wood


Hosted by the witty & sagacious Jason Mencer, our epic pub trivia night runs every Monday from 7:30-9:30pm! Plus $5.00 well drinks all night!

Come test your brain power with tasty pub fare, an adult beverage or two — and a team of your smartest friends! Win prizes each round and crow a little about what a smarty-pants you are!