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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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
UNC Health Pardee Walk-In Wednesdays Hiring Event
Jul 30 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pardee Hospital

UNC Health Pardee is hosting weekly open house hiring events in Hendersonville!

This event is open to all candidates who are interested in Pardee as a career destination. Candidates may walk in to apply for jobs.

Our recruiting team will be available to you one-on-one to answer any questions, help with applications, and share more about what it’s like to be part of Pardee’s one great team.

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Slice Comedy Standup Picture Show
Jul 31 @ 7:30 pm
Pulp

THURSDAY JULY 31, 7:30Pm at The Orange Peel PULP
ENJOY standup comedy in a whole new way with picture and videos to go along with the fun in a bourbon bar comedy club! Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Prime Video. Headliner Jordan Julius, winner of Slice Standup Comedy Contest. Featuring hot regional comics Sarah Love, Jason Reel & Lois Adjevi
FREE SNACKS, outside food ok!
Get you tix now, these shows sell out!

Standup Comedy Picture Show

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
Aug 5 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
Aug 6 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Thursday, August 7, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
Aug 7 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Friday, August 8, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Saturday, August 9, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
Aug 9 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 6:05pm.

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Greensboro
Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Greensboro. Game starts at 1:05pm.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
BNI Beaucatcher Chapter Visitor Day
Aug 19 all-day
Congregation Beth Israel (Meeting Room)

🌟 You’re Invited! Experience the Power of BNI Networking 🌟

Looking to grow your business, expand your business referral network, and build long-lasting relationships with local professionals?

Join us at our next BNI Beaucatcher Visitor Event and discover how word-of-mouth marketing can help you take your business to the next level.

🔹 What to Expect:
• A room full of motivated, dynamic business professionals
• Opportunities to share what you do and who you’re looking to connect with
• A proven system for generating quality referrals
• A warm, supportive atmosphere focused on helping each other succeed through business growth

We are currently looking for the following businesses to join us!
Financial Advisor Psychotherapist Property Casualty Insurance
Handyman Estate Attorney Naturopathic Doctor, ND
Real Estate Attorney Marketing Agencies CPA

Whether you’re in finance, marketing, trades, wellness, or any other industry, there’s a seat at the table for you!

🎯 Bring plenty of business cards and be ready to make meaningful connections.

Spaces are limited, so RSVP today!
Rodney Craig, V.P. Beaucatcher Chapter BNI
Call or text: 414-334-9092 Email: [email protected]

Asheville Tourists vs. Rome
Aug 19 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Rome. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome
Aug 20 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Rome. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome
Aug 21 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Rome. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Slice Comedy Standup Contest
Aug 21 @ 7:30 pm
Pulp

We have another standup comedy contest, coming up on Thursday August 21! Come out for the fun as you pick your favorite comic of the night!! Audiences love these shows and tickets go fast!
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The Slice of Life Comedy Asheville Fall/Winter Standup Contest Series: ROUND 1
Thursday August 21, 7:30p-9:30p, doors at 6:30p
The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge
103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $17 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)
These shows sellout!
Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime!
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!!
Free snacks while availability lasts! You may bring your own food in (no drinks)!
How it Works:
Comics on the show will do approximately 3-1/2m of comedy. This show’s 3 top comics will be brought back with other show winners to compete in our pageant finale, date TBD. Audience votes through paper ballots to be picked up and counted at end of show, winner will be announced.
Want to compete?
These spots go fast! There is no cost to performing comics. Comics should have 3-5m of material and be prepared for additional material in the event of a tie-breaker performance. Winners will be compensated for the night and move on to the finale.

Go to SliceofLifeComedy.com for more information. Contact Michele with any questions, or to sign up at [email protected]

Friday, August 22, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome
Aug 22 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Rome. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Saturday, August 23, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome
Aug 23 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Rome. Game starts at 6:05pm.

Sunday, August 24, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Rome
Aug 24 @ 1:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Rome. Game starts at 1:05pm.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Chamber Classic Golf Tournament.
Aug 26 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Omni Grove Park Inn
We are pleased to announce the Chamber Classic Golf Tournament will be held this year on August 26, at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

This event is always a fun opportunity for members of the business community to network, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a beautiful day out of the office.

This Captain’s Choice tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 am (one flight only). Sponsors will engage golfers with fun interaction and branded prizes at select holes on the course.

Entry fee includes breakfast provided by Bojangles of WNC and a delicious, hearty hot buffet lunch served by Bear’s Smokehouse. Two beverage stations will be set up on the course, with beer provided by Highland Brewing Company and soft drinks from Pepsi.

Registration fee is $250 per individual or $1,000 for a team of four players.

Sponsorships are still available for this event – please contact Judi Willard, at [email protected]

Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City
Aug 26 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Hub City. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City
Aug 27 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Hub City. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Thursday, August 28, 2025
WomanUP
Aug 28 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am
A-B Tech Conference Center
The Switch: Activate Your Authentic Influence and Unlock Your Next Chapter

We all know how to “turn on” our confidence for a big meeting. But what if that power wasn’t just a temporary performance? In this inspiring keynote, TV Host and Fundraising Auctioneer Erin Kienzle shares her powerful framework for “The Switch.”
Learn how to:

-Instantly command any room with a simple 3-step tool.

-Find the courage to stop performing and pivot toward your true purpose.

-Redefine success on your own terms by giving yourself three essential permissions.

Stop just playing a part. It’s time to unlock your authentic influence and realign your life.

 

SART’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament
Aug 28 @ 8:30 am
Springdale Golf Course

Gather a team and get ready to spend the day playing 18 holes for our annual, end-of-season Golf Tournament Fundraiser! Hosted at Sprindale Resort in Canton, NC on Thursday, August 28th, 2025, and **NEW THIS YEAR** included in your price of registration is a delicious BBQ Lunch to be served during the Awards Ceremony! Want to play, or interested in becoming a sponsor?

Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City
Aug 28 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Hub City. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Friday, August 29, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City
Aug 29 @ 6:30 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Hub City. Game starts at 6:35pm.

Saturday, August 30, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City
Aug 30 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Hub City. Game starts at 6:05pm.

Sunday, August 31, 2025
Asheville Tourists vs. Hub City
Aug 31 @ 6:00 pm
McCormick Field

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Hub City. Game starts at 6:05pm.

Thursday, September 4, 2025
Our Global Table
Sep 4 @ 7:25 pm – 8:25 pm
Cooperative Coffee
 Want to enjoy tasty foods with international flair and support a great cause at the same time?
On Saturday, September 13th, “Our Global Table” will showcase a variety of food and drink as a fundraiser for nonprofit Pisgah Legal Services’ Justice For All Program, which provides free legal aid to improve the lives of immigrants in 18 Western North Carolina (WNC) counties.
The event takes place at Cooperative Coffee, 210 Haywood Road in West Asheville from 3-6:00 p.m. Guests will sample a passport’s worth of international flavor, provided by talented community neighbors including: Gypsy Queen, J Chong Eats, Luis Martinez, Master BBQ, Olga Jimenez of Short Street Cakes, and more.
Tickets are $35/person in advance on Cooperative Coffee’s website; $40 at the door on the day of the event. Kids ages 8 and under are free.
Nonprofit Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) provides a broad array of free, civil legal aid, anti-poverty advocacy and access to health care assistance in the 18-county WNC region. Last year, Pisgah Legal served more than 25,000 people, many of whom were recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Friday, September 19, 2025
First Annual WNC Recovery Rally: “Pathways to Recovery – One Rally, Many Journeys”
Sep 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pack Square

Asheville, NC — September 19, 2025 — The Western North Carolina Recovery Community Collaborative (WNCRCC) will host the First Annual WNC Recovery Rally: “Pathways to Recovery – One Rally, Many Journeys” on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. at Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville.

This free, family-friendly event celebrates National Recovery Month, honoring individuals and families impacted by mental health and substance use disorders. The rally aims to break stigma, inspire hope, and connect the community with multiple pathways to recovery.

Event Highlights

Inspirational speakers & personal recovery stories

Live music & entertainment

Food trucks & family-friendly activities

Resource fair featuring 40+ community organizations

“This rally is about showing WNC that we are surrounded by recovery, the hope that’s available, and the many resources ready to walk alongside anyone throughout their journey,” said Jessica Shepherd Joudry, Chair of the Planning Committee.

Saturday, September 20, 2025
WNC Run Walk for Autism
Sep 20 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am
Bill Moore Community Park

20th Annual WNC Run.Walk for Autism. Competitive and non-competitive 5K and 1 mile Fun Run/Walk. Registration fee includes a t-shirt. All funds go to support autism programs in Western NC.

Monday, September 22, 2025
The Fred Anderson Golf for Relief Tournament
Sep 22 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Greer Golf Course

Tee off at The Fred Anderson Golf for Relief Tournament at Greer Golf Course to benefit Greer Relief! The Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament includes golf merchandise giveaways, a delicious Pasta Bar lunch catered by award winning chef Michael Sibert of White Wine & Butter, complimentary snacks, and beverages (water, sodas, and beer). Compete for team awards, hole prizes, a chance to score awesome door prizes, and take your shot at winning a Hole-in-One Car and Trip! Join us for a great time while raising money to help our neighbors in need become stable and thrive in our community. Registration opens at 8 am and the tournament shotgun start is at 9 am at the beautiful Greer Golf Course.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Asheville Business Summit
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

The Asheville Business Summit

TuesSept 23 2025 • 9 am – 4 pm

Forge the Future TOGETHER

This summit is more than an event—it’s a catalyst.

A place where entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers gather to learn, grow, and lead with purpose.

Together, we’ll rise to meet challenges, rebuild stronger post-crisis, and shape the future of business in our mountain region and beyond.