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, March 9, 2025
DISNEY’S THE ARISTOCATS KIDS
Mar 9 – Mar 10 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

DISNEY’S THE ARISTOCATS KIDS

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Al Rinker and Floyd Huddleston. Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle. Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Michael Bernard.

March 7-9, 2025

Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm

ABOUT THE SHOW

Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun with unbelievable twists and turns. In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionaire wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day. Everybody wants to be a cat in this stage adaptation of the classic Disney movie.

Ingles Socon Basketball Championship
Mar 9 – Mar 10 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

The road to the NCAA Final Four starts in Asheville. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the nation’s best conference tournament action as the Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will take place March 6-10, 2025 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville in downtown. SoCon Tournament week has become an annual rite of spring in the Asheville community. Enjoy spending time in a city you’ve heard so much about. With excellent restaurants, breweries, shopping and activities, Asheville is a city with something for everyone.

In partnership with Explore Asheville, the Southern Conference is directing a portion of premium level ticket sales to the Always Asheville Fund, an emergency grant program supporting small, independent travel and hospitality businesses as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Additionally, there will be numerous onsite giving opportunities for fans.

 

“Rap Phenomenon” 12th Annual Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
Mar 9 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
RSVP South End

The JETA Team presents…”Rap Phenomenon” 12th Annual Notorious B.I.G. Tribute feat. Soul Brother DJ Justice & Chief Rocka Aking! The JETA Team’s B.I.G. Party is the City of Charlotte’s ORIGINAL and PREMIER Notorious B.I.G. Tribute! We salute “Brooklyn’s Finest” with remixes, originals, collabos, and all things “King of New York” including the music of Craig Mack, Total, The LOX, Carl Thomas, Ma$e, Faith Evans, Loon, G. Dep, 112, Shyne, Mary J. Blige, Black Rob and others! It’s a true “Can’t stop, Won’t stop” party! “This goes out to you, and you, and you, and you!” The Legend of Christopher “B.I.G.” Wallace continues! Rock ya Biggie garments, NY fitted hats, DKNY, Timbs, Coogi sweaters and such! “Spread Love it’s the Brooklyn Way!
“Sponsored by Velocity Denim and No Grease!
RSVP South End 225 Fairwood Avenue CHARLOTTE, NC 28203 Sunday March 9th 5pm-10pm FREE PARKING
NOTES:
*We highly suggest ride-share services. VIP and bottle service are not available for this event. RSVP has discontinued this service. Wines and champagne bottles can be purchased. A 20% GRATUITY WILL BE ADDED TO BAR SALES AUTOMATICALLY.*

Monday, March 10, 2025
Ingles Socon Basketball Championship
Mar 10 all-day
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

The road to the NCAA Final Four starts in Asheville. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the nation’s best conference tournament action as the Ingles Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will take place March 6-10, 2025 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville in downtown. SoCon Tournament week has become an annual rite of spring in the Asheville community. Enjoy spending time in a city you’ve heard so much about. With excellent restaurants, breweries, shopping and activities, Asheville is a city with something for everyone.

In partnership with Explore Asheville, the Southern Conference is directing a portion of premium level ticket sales to the Always Asheville Fund, an emergency grant program supporting small, independent travel and hospitality businesses as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Additionally, there will be numerous onsite giving opportunities for fans.

 

Inhaler
Mar 10 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Inhaler

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
All Ages – under 12 requires venue approval
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Tribal Seeds
Mar 11 @ 7:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Tribal Seeds

Kabaka Pyramid
SensaMotion

Show: 7pm | Doors: 6pm

The Orange Peel
Ages 18+
Shucked
Mar 11 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.

SHUCKED is recommended for ages 10+. SHUCKED contains adult themes, moments of adult language, and a harvest of corny innuendo.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Bright Eyes
Mar 12 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Bright Eyes with Hurray For The Riff Raff on Wednesday, March 12.

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

The Orange Peel

Ages 18+

Bright Eyes
Mar 12 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Bright Eyes

Hurray For The Riff Raff

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

 

The Orange Peel
Ages 18+
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Fishes of the Southern Appalachians
Mar 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Fishes of the Southern Appalachians with Carlton Burke

ON-SITE  |  Thursday, March 13  |  12 – 4 pm

Blue Ridge Naturalist – Wildlife of the Blue Ridge Core Credit

The Southern Appalachian region is rich with a variety of fish species. These include not only the better known species of game fish that we love to catch for sport or food, but also include an incredible diversity of smaller, lesser-known non-game fish, which play an important role in the ecology of our aquatic mountain habitats. In this class we will discuss many of the fish species found in the mountain region and learn about their classification, habitat, life cycles, and their identifying features.

This program includes a lab portion of the class where students will see some features of fish hands on with real fish specimens.

FOR THE LOVE OF LEVON & LOWELL; a tribute to the music of THE BAND and LITTLE FEAT!
Mar 13 @ 6:30 pm
Pisgah Brewing Indoor Tap Room Free Show

JOE MEDWICK and MONKEY BUTT MUSIC Present!
FOR THE LOVE OF LEVON & LOWELL:
Music of THE BAND & LITTLE FEAT

The brainchild of Asheville NC singer, musician, writer, promoter and longtime music biz vet Joe Medwick, FOR THE LOVE OF LEVON AND LOWELL is a heartfelt and loving tribute to Joe’s friends LEVON HELM, GARTH HUDSON and all of the past and present members of the legendary Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame group THE BAND, as well as Joe’s past and present good pals in the seminal and equally legendary band, LITTLE FEAT!

Lead singer, drummer and band-leader Medwick, whose career in the music business spans over 50 years of performing, booking, promoting, management, A&R, filming, selling and writing about music, has performed with LEVON HELM, GARTH HUDSON, PAUL BARRERE,DAVE EDMUNDS, RY COODER, ALBERT LEE, THE NEVILLE BROS, THE CHIEFTAINS, THE MCGARRIGLE SISTERS and many more, will be joined by his Asheville All-Star Band, with very special guests every show!

For mo info, please see joemedwick.com or you may email directly [email protected] joemedwick.com

The Lehman Trilogy
Mar 13 @ 7:00 pm
NC Stage Company

Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Play

Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees. 

Performances of The Lehman Trilogy will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

March 13 – April 6, 2025

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00pm (please note, the 7pm start time is earlier than for other shows)

Sundays at 2pm

Friday 3/14 and 3/21 at 7:00pm

Friday 3/18 and 4/4 at 2pm

A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Dervish
Mar 13 @ 7:30 pm
Brevard Music Center

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the lively and soulful sounds of Dervish, one of Ireland’s leading traditional music groups. Immerse yourself in their high-energy performances and rich musical heritage, as Dervish transports you to the heart of Ireland for an evening of joyous celebration and unforgettable melodies.

A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Dervish
Mar 13 @ 7:30 pm
Brevard Music Center

Parker Concert Hall

PERFORMERS:

Cathy Jordan, vocals and bodhran
Shane Mitchell, accordion
Liam Kelly, flute
Tom Morrow, fiddle
Brian McDonagh, mandola
Owen Marshall, bouzouki

Shucked
Mar 13 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.

SHUCKED is recommended for ages 10+. SHUCKED contains adult themes, moments of adult language, and a harvest of corny innuendo.

Bright Eyes
Mar 13 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Bright Eyes

Hurray For The Riff Raff

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

 

The Orange Peel
Ages 18+
The Basement Famous Tour
Mar 13 @ 8:00 pm
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

The Basement Famous Tour – An evening of standup with TJ

March 13, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

After touring Europe with his second hour of standup, NYC comedian TJ is heading to Asheville for one night only! Bringing his signature wit and conversational delivery on stage, he tackles his ongoing immigration journey in the United States, religion, languages, and why America might be near the end of its run as the world’s most powerful empire.

It’s TJ’s most insightful and funniest hour yet. It’s not a show for the faint of heart, but if you love standup comedy, then you surely will love this show!

Friday, March 14, 2025
Rock N Roll Weekend
Mar 14 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 pm
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of rock ‘n roll at an unforgettable weekend filled with iconic music and the stunning beauty of Asheville’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

Schedule of Events:
Friday, March 14 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | The Wildflowers
Grand Ballroom
Kick off the weekend with an electrifying performance by The Wildflowers, America’s #1 Tom Petty tribute band. Sing along to timeless hits like “Free Fallin’,” “American Girl,” and “I Won’t Back Down” as this talented band brings Tom Petty’s legendary music to life.
Open to package holders and Eventbrite ticket holders only.

Saturday, March 15 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Monsters of Yacht
Grand Ballroom
On Saturday, enjoy a night of rocking melodies with Monsters of Yacht, the ultimate Yacht Rock tribute band. Relive the golden age of soft rock with classics from Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, and other classic rock legends.
Open to package holders and Eventbrite ticket holders only.

Protecting our Native Hemlocks: Treatment Demonstration
Mar 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

Protecting our Native Hemlocks: Treatment Demonstration with Hemlock Restorative Initiative

ON-SITE  |  Friday, March 14  |  1 – 4 pm

Blue Ridge EcoGardener – Elective Credit

Join Hemlock Restoration Initiative staff for a demonstration and workshop in the Arboretum forest to learn the fundamentals of treating hemlock trees to protect them from the invasive insect, hemlock woolly adelgid. Designed for a general audience, this workshop is great for homeowners who steward hemlocks on their property or for anyone interested in learning treatment basics. Today hemlock management is simpler and less expensive than ever before!

2025 Banff Film Festival: SANDSTONE
Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm
Brevard Music Center
The Brevard College Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education (WLEE) program is excited to host the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour on the Brevard College campus at the Paul Porter Center for Performing Arts. Proceeds go to the Brevard College Outing Club and other WLEE initiatives.
The Amity Affliction
Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm
The Orange Peel

The Amity Affliction

Hail The Sun
Many Eyes
Unwell

Show: 7pm | Doors: 6pm

The Orange Peel
Ages 18+
The Lehman Trilogy
Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm
NC Stage Company

Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Play

Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees. 

Performances of The Lehman Trilogy will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

March 13 – April 6, 2025

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00pm (please note, the 7pm start time is earlier than for other shows)

Sundays at 2pm

Friday 3/14 and 3/21 at 7:00pm

Friday 3/18 and 4/4 at 2pm

The Comedy Zone – Collin Moulton
Mar 14 @ 8:00 pm
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Wortham Presents The Comedy Zone – Collin Moulton

Friday & Saturday, March 14 & 15, 2025 at 8 p.m.

The nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends of laughter. Some of the hottest stand-up comedians of today — seen in specials on Comedy Central, HBO Comedy, Netflix, Hulu and more — deliver witty one-liners, preposterous punchlines, and hysterical anecdotes that you’ll never forget. Contains adult content.

The Comedy Zone – Collin Moulton
Mar 14 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

The nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends of laughter. Some of the hottest stand-up comedians of today — seen in specials on Comedy Central, HBO Comedy, Netflix, Hulu and more — deliver witty one-liners, preposterous punchlines, and hysterical anecdotes that you’ll never forget. Contains adult content.

Headliner Collin Moulton
Collin Moulton is one of the most fun, personable, and sought-after Headliners today. His new family friendly album “COLLIN CLEANS UP WELL” garnered him COMEDIAN OF THE MONTH on LAUGH USA SIRIUS XM 98 the month of MAY 2018 and ALBUM OF THE MONTH on RAW DOG in MAY 2018 as well.

He had his own stand-up special on SHOWTIME IN 2012, His new CLEAN COMEDY Dry Bar Comedy special ANTI ANIMAL VEGAN (2017) has over 40 million views, he’s been on NICKELODEON, and was featured on LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY. Touring for over 15 years Collin has gained an ease and enjoyment on stage that makes every show worth watching.

America knows and loves him. His familiarity and energy engages and relieves the audience before he even speaks and is always receiving a large volume of requests for specific material from his Rolodex of jokes!

His electric storytelling style makes you care about every topic he explores. Collin’s comedy is the release needed from our everyday lives. Come needing to laugh tonight, leave wanting to laugh forever!

Saturday, March 15, 2025
Rock N Roll Weekend
Mar 15 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 pm
The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of rock ‘n roll at an unforgettable weekend filled with iconic music and the stunning beauty of Asheville’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

Schedule of Events:
Friday, March 14 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | The Wildflowers
Grand Ballroom
Kick off the weekend with an electrifying performance by The Wildflowers, America’s #1 Tom Petty tribute band. Sing along to timeless hits like “Free Fallin’,” “American Girl,” and “I Won’t Back Down” as this talented band brings Tom Petty’s legendary music to life.
Open to package holders and Eventbrite ticket holders only.

Saturday, March 15 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Monsters of Yacht
Grand Ballroom
On Saturday, enjoy a night of rocking melodies with Monsters of Yacht, the ultimate Yacht Rock tribute band. Relive the golden age of soft rock with classics from Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, and other classic rock legends.
Open to package holders and Eventbrite ticket holders only.

Shucked
Mar 15 @ 2:00 pm
Peace Center

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.

SHUCKED is recommended for ages 10+. SHUCKED contains adult themes, moments of adult language, and a harvest of corny innuendo.

The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – Asheville
Mar 15 @ 4:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville

🍀 Get Lucky With Us This St. Paddy’s Day! 🍀
Bring your crew, wear your green and get ready for a day full of green drinks, shamrocks, and epic bar-hopping fun— let’s make this St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable! 🍻

https://www.facebook.com/events/1810760669750657

Get ready to experience the ultimate St. Paddy’s Day celebration! On March 15, join us for an unforgettable bar crawl filled with green drinks, shamrocks, and non-stop fun! We’ll be hopping between the best bars in Asheville, enjoying exclusive drink specials, festive giveaways, and all the lively energy of St. Patrick’s Day.

Gather your crew, don your green, and get ready for a day packed with good times and great company. Whether you’re sipping on Irish whiskey, clinking glasses of green beer, or dancing to festive tunes, this crawl is the perfect way to make the most of St. Paddy’s Day.

From the first pint to the last toast, it’s going to be a day of good cheer, new friends, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out

The Lehman Trilogy
Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm
NC Stage Company

Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Play

Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees. 

Performances of The Lehman Trilogy will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

March 13 – April 6, 2025

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00pm (please note, the 7pm start time is earlier than for other shows)

Sundays at 2pm

Friday 3/14 and 3/21 at 7:00pm

Friday 3/18 and 4/4 at 2pm

St. Patrick Concert with Simon de Voil and Samara Jade
Mar 15 @ 7:15 pm
Kanuga

Kanuga’s musician-in-residence Rev. Simon Ruth de Voil and folk artist Samara Jade honor the feast day of St. Patrick with an evening of Celtic music, story, lore and handcraft. In addition to the concert, guests can enjoy beverages, good company and a buffet — and try their hands at weaving St. Brigid’s cross for protection and well-being in the year to come. Tickets to the event are $30 for the concert and buffet or $15 for the concert.

Empire Strikes Brass
Mar 15 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Theater
Hendersonville Theatre is proud to welcome back to its Hometown Sound Music Series Asheville’s favorite Empire Strikes Brass! This unforgettable performance is not to be missed.
This brass, funk, and rock band has much to say with a big sound. Chock-full of serious groove from a thumping rhythm section and lush horn arrangements, the band’s compositional roots, as well as its creative and collaborative soul, contribute lots of depth to its original tunes and covers.