Calendar of Events
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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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!
Incredible Business Networking: IBN Biz Lunch – Candler
2nd Tuesday monthly. 11:30am – 1pm, Elena’s Mexican Grill (https://www.elenasmexicangrill.com), 101 Westridge Market Pl.
Meeting Leaders:
Cindy Pike – Get Lifted Auto Sales and Repair – https://www.getliftedtireandalignment.com
Why Attend IBN Biz Lunches?
Free To Attend, No Dues Or Fees
No Membership Required
No Attendance Requirements
No Category Restrictions
No Exclusions – All Inclusive!
Buy Food/Drink If You Wish (Optional)
All are invited to attend and promote their business, products, and services, and meet new referral contacts. Bring a big stack of business cards / flyers and invite your business contacts to attend.
Have a Door Prize? (optional) Bring one if you like.
Incredible Business Networking – Western North Carolina is Sponsored by the following fine companies that make it possible for everyone else to attend for free!:
Mr. Rooter Plumbing WNC – https://www.mrrooter.com/asheville
One Health Direct Primary Care – https://www.onehealthdpc.com
PMI Mountain & Main Property Management – https://www.ashevillepropertymanagementinc.net
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More – https://www.bigfrog.com/asheville
Pisgah Roofing and Restoration – https://pisgahroofingandrestoration.com
IBN Evening Social – A Networking Event You Won’t Want to Miss!
Date: Tuesday, January 14
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 12 Bones Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Rd., Arden (https://12bones.com/location/taproom/)
Why Should You Attend?
Free to Attend: No fees, no dues—just show up and enjoy!
No Membership or Requirements: No obligations, no restrictions—open to everyone!
Inclusive Environment: All industries and businesses are welcome.
Optional Purchases: Grab some food or a drink if you’d like!
What to Expect:
This is your opportunity to connect with local professionals, promote your business, and expand your referral network in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or part of a larger company, this event is perfect for making meaningful connections.
Pro Tip: Bring plenty of business cards, flyers, or promotional materials to share with other attendees. Have a door prize to contribute? Feel free to bring one—it’s optional but always appreciated!
Don’t miss this chance to grow your business and build new relationships in the community. Invite your colleagues, friends, and business contacts to join in on the fun!
We’ll see you there!
Incredible Business Networking is Sponsored by the following fine companies that make it possible for everyone else to attend for free!:
Mr. Rooter Plumbing WNC
https://www.mrrooter.com/asheville
One Health Direct Primary Care
https://www.onehealthdpc.com
PMI Mountain & Main Property Management
https://www.ashevillepropertymanagementinc.net
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Pisgah Roofing and Restoration
Grab some dinner and a pint while enjoying our long-running Old-Time jam! Featuring many talented musicians from the local WNC area, our traditional Appalachian mountain music jam runs from 5-9pm every Wednesday night at Jack of the Wood!
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “RESET”. All Ages. Doors: 6:30pm // Show: 7:30pm. $18.45.
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is…
RESET: Prepare a five-minute story about a fresh start. Clean slates and wet paint. When the tide came in and the sandcastle returned to sand. Expunging your past reputation and going back to square one. Cutting bangs after the big breakup. Whether you changed your zip code, career, or outlook on life, tell us about a time you felt new. Tomorrow is another day.
Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.
Center your mind, body and spirit with a soothing Sound Bath!
Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.
The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 12:45 PM, doors close promptly at 1:00 PM.
This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis. Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences.
Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.
Jack’s long-running Traditional Irish Music Session is the perfect way to enjoy the Celtic-influenced sounds of talented pluckers from all over WNC & further afield! Stop in to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee with the music! Sláinte!
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!
Join us at Soprana Rooftop Cucina for a prefixe menu special. The opportunity to try favorite salads, pizzettes and deserts all for $30 – it doesn’t get much better than that.
Soprana Rooftop Cucina is open Monday – Thursday from 5pm-10pm; Friday – Sunday from 12pm-10pm. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown (192 Haywood Street). For more information and upcoming events, visit www.sopranarooftop.com and follow on Instagram @SopranaRooftop. Enjoy complimentary parking during your stay. To book your reservation, call 828.333.7006.
Incredible Business Networking: IBN Biz Lunch – Arden
3rd Tuesday Monthly, 11:30am-1pm, Wild Wing Cafe (https://www.wildwingcafe.com/location/asheville-south-nc), 65 Long Shoals Rd., Arden 28704
Meeting Leaders:
Mark and Cheryl Chambers of XP League (https://asheville.xpl.gg/home)
Why Attend IBN Biz Lunches?
Free To Attend, No Dues Or Fees
No Membership Required
No Attendance Requirements
No Category Restrictions
No Exclusions – All Inclusive!
Buy Food/Drink If You Wish (Optional)
All are invited to attend and promote their business, products, and services, and meet new referral contacts. Bring a big stack of business cards / flyers and invite your business contacts to attend.
Have a Door Prize? (optional) Bring one if you like.
IBN Biz Lunch events are free to attend thanks to these companies, our Incredible Business Networking Sponsors!
Mr. Rooter Plumbing WNC
https://www.mrrooter.com/asheville
One Health Direct Primary Care
https://www.onehealthdpc.com
PMI Mountain & Main Property Management
https://www.ashevillepropertymanagementinc.net
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Pisgah Roofing and Restoration
Join us at Soprana Rooftop Cucina for a prefixe menu special. The opportunity to try favorite salads, pizzettes and deserts all for $30 – it doesn’t get much better than that.
Soprana Rooftop Cucina is open Monday – Thursday from 5pm-10pm; Friday – Sunday from 12pm-10pm. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown (192 Haywood Street). For more information and upcoming events, visit www.sopranarooftop.com and follow on Instagram @SopranaRooftop. Enjoy complimentary parking during your stay. To book your reservation, call 828.333.7006.
Incredible Business Networking: IBN Biz Lunch – West Asheville
4th Wednesday Monthly. 11:30am-1pm, Gemelli Restaurant (https://gemelli.restaurant/), 70 Westgate Parkway, Asheville 28806
Meeting Leaders:
Myriah Wood, Photographer
Nick Gomez, Mountain Vantage Properties (https://mvpwnc.com/)
Why Attend IBN Biz Lunches?
Free To Attend, No Dues Or Fees
No Membership Required
No Attendance Requirements
No Category Restrictions
No Exclusions – All Inclusive!
Buy Food/Drink If You Wish (Optional)
All are invited to attend and promote their business, products, and services, and meet new referral contacts. Bring a big stack of business cards / flyers and invite your business contacts to attend.
Have a Door Prize? (optional) Bring one if you like.
Incredible Business Networking – Western North Carolina is Sponsored by the following fine companies that make it possible for everyone else to attend for free!:
Mr. Rooter Plumbing WNC
https://www.mrrooter.com/asheville
One Health Direct Primary Care
https://www.onehealthdpc.com
PMI Mountain & Main Property Management
https://www.ashevillepropertymanagementinc.net
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Pisgah Roofing and Restoration
Grab some dinner and a pint while enjoying our long-running Old-Time jam! Featuring many talented musicians from the local WNC area, our traditional Appalachian mountain music jam runs from 5-9pm every Wednesday night at Jack of the Wood!
Join us at Soprana Rooftop Cucina for a prefixe menu special. The opportunity to try favorite salads, pizzettes and deserts all for $30 – it doesn’t get much better than that.
Soprana Rooftop Cucina is open Monday – Thursday from 5pm-10pm; Friday – Sunday from 12pm-10pm. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown (192 Haywood Street). For more information and upcoming events, visit www.sopranarooftop.com and follow on Instagram @SopranaRooftop. Enjoy complimentary parking during your stay. To book your reservation, call 828.333.7006.
Incredible Business Networking: IBN Biz Lunch – Woodfin
4th Thursday monthly. 11:30am-1pm, The Village Porch (https://www.thevillageporch.com), 51 N. Merrimon Ave, Woodfin 28804
Meeting Leaders:
Diane Simmons, eXp Realty (https://www.dianesellsashevillehomes.com)
Joel Thum, Joel Thum CPA (https://www.thumcpa.com)
Charlotte Fitzpatrick, Prime Lending (https://lo.primelending.com/cfitzpatrick)
Why Attend IBN Biz Lunches?
Free To Attend, No Dues Or Fees
No Membership Required
No Attendance Requirements
No Category Restrictions
No Exclusions – All Inclusive!
Buy Food/Drink If You Wish (Optional)
All are invited to attend and promote their business, products, and services, and meet new referral contacts. Bring a big stack of business cards / flyers and invite your business contacts to attend.
Have a Door Prize? (optional) Bring one if you like.
Incredible Business Networking – Western North Carolina is Sponsored by the following fine companies that make it possible for everyone else to attend for free!:
Mr. Rooter Plumbing WNC
https://www.mrrooter.com/asheville
One Health Direct Primary Care
https://www.onehealthdpc.com
PMI Mountain & Main Property Management
https://www.ashevillepropertymanagementinc.net
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Pisgah Roofing and Restoration
Join us at Soprana Rooftop Cucina for a prefixe menu special. The opportunity to try favorite salads, pizzettes and deserts all for $30 – it doesn’t get much better than that.
Soprana Rooftop Cucina is open Monday – Thursday from 5pm-10pm; Friday – Sunday from 12pm-10pm. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown (192 Haywood Street). For more information and upcoming events, visit www.sopranarooftop.com and follow on Instagram @SopranaRooftop. Enjoy complimentary parking during your stay. To book your reservation, call 828.333.7006.
Incredible Business Networking: IBN Breakfast Club – West Asheville
4th Friday monthly. 9am – 10am, Regina’s Westside (https://reginaswestside.com), 1400 Patton Ave, Asheville.
Meeting Leaders:
Ana Hernandez and Jennifer McClellan, Savvy Post Marketing (https://www.savvypostmarketing.com)
Super Rob, The Super Signguy (https://www.thesupersignguy.com)
Why Attend IBN Breakfast Club?
Free To Attend, No Dues Or Fees
No Membership Required
No Attendance Requirements
No Category Restrictions
No Exclusions – All Inclusive!
Buy Food/Drink If You Wish (Optional)
All are invited to attend and promote their business, products, and services, and meet new referral contacts. Bring a big stack of business cards / flyers and invite your business contacts to attend.
Have a Door Prize? (optional) Bring one if you like.
Incredible Business Networking – Western North Carolina is Sponsored by the following fine companies that make it possible for everyone else to attend for free!:
Mr. Rooter Plumbing WNC
https://www.mrrooter.com/asheville
One Health Direct Primary Care
https://www.onehealthdpc.com
PMI Mountain & Main Property Management
https://www.ashevillepropertymanagementinc.net
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Pisgah Roofing and Restoration
Join us at Soprana Rooftop Cucina for a prefixe menu special. The opportunity to try favorite salads, pizzettes and deserts all for $30 – it doesn’t get much better than that.
Soprana Rooftop Cucina is open Monday – Thursday from 5pm-10pm; Friday – Sunday from 12pm-10pm. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown (192 Haywood Street). For more information and upcoming events, visit www.sopranarooftop.com and follow on Instagram @SopranaRooftop. Enjoy complimentary parking during your stay. To book your reservation, call 828.333.7006.
The Grey Eagle Presents Fierce Fitness Dance Fundraiser.
Join us at Soprana Rooftop Cucina for a prefixe menu special. The opportunity to try favorite salads, pizzettes and deserts all for $30 – it doesn’t get much better than that.
Soprana Rooftop Cucina is open Monday – Thursday from 5pm-10pm; Friday – Sunday from 12pm-10pm. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown (192 Haywood Street). For more information and upcoming events, visit www.sopranarooftop.com and follow on Instagram @SopranaRooftop. Enjoy complimentary parking during your stay. To book your reservation, call 828.333.7006.
Jack’s long-running Traditional Irish Music Session is the perfect way to enjoy the Celtic-influenced sounds of talented pluckers from all over WNC & further afield! Stop in to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee with the music! Sláinte!
Queer Girls Literary Reading Series Celebrates its Fifteenth Anniversary
Asheville, NC—On Sunday, January 26th at 6:00 PM, Eulogy at Burial Beer Company (10 Buxton Avenue in Asheville’s South Slope) will host the Fifteenth Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading, a celebration of Asheville’s queer literary women. This year’s lineup includes local and regional writers, UNCA students, and community members.
Admission to the event is by donation, with a $5-10 suggested donation (more if you can, less if you can’t). Doors will open at 5:30 PM.
Join us at Soprana Rooftop Cucina for a prefixe menu special. The opportunity to try favorite salads, pizzettes and deserts all for $30 – it doesn’t get much better than that.
Soprana Rooftop Cucina is open Monday – Thursday from 5pm-10pm; Friday – Sunday from 12pm-10pm. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown (192 Haywood Street). For more information and upcoming events, visit www.sopranarooftop.com and follow on Instagram @SopranaRooftop. Enjoy complimentary parking during your stay. To book your reservation, call 828.333.7006.
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!
Grab some dinner and a pint while enjoying our long-running Old-Time jam! Featuring many talented musicians from the local WNC area, our traditional Appalachian mountain music jam runs from 5-9pm every Wednesday night at Jack of the Wood!
Standup Comedy Pageant Finale
Wednesday January 29, 2025.
7p-9p, doors at 6:30p
The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)
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)!
Participants are WINNERS of three standup contests 9/05, 12 & 19. Pageant Winner gets title and $200 cash prize. Audience votes thru ballot!
Free snacks and outside food allowed.
9/5 winner Zandra Johnson
9/12 winners tied Roman Fraden & Jordan Julius
9/19 winner Jason Reel
Plus mystery wild card contestant!
This show is more than just great standup! Contestants must vie for the title through games. Audience votes thru ballot.
More info contact Michele at [email protected]
Tickets: https://theorangepeel.net/event/standup-comedy-pageant/pulp/asheville-north-carolina/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ECfza5TKK/
IG: @SliceofLifeComedy
French Broad River Academy (FBRA) invites you to a screening of the No Man’s Land Film Festival (NMLFF), a curated selection of adventure-based short films that celebrate the power, strength, and determination of women in the great outdoors. The films highlight inspiring stories of female adventurers from around the world, and are tailored for student and family viewing. The event is open to the public.
The evening starts at 5:30 pm with a panel discussion by Asheville-area community outdoor adventure enthusiasts, followed by screening of the short films at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $15 per person, available for purchase in advance at https://www.fbra-avl.org/no-mans-land/ or at the door. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit FBRA and the school’s outdoor programming for students.
ABOUT NMLFF: Founded in 2015 in response to the lack of women-representation in the broader outdoor media, the No Man’s Land Film Festival (NMLFF) has grown to become the premier adventure film festival for women and gender non-conforming athletes, storytellers, and filmmakers. Learn more: https://nomanslandfilmfestival.org/
ABOUT FBRA: French Broad River Academy (FBRA) is an independent middle school (grades 6-8) in Asheville, NC, with dual riverfront programs for boys and girls. We integrate rigorous academics with outdoor adventure, service learning, and international travel to help our students become confident, compassionate leaders, ready to take on the world. Learn more about FBRA: fbra-avl.org
Stars Servin’ Up Love will welcome Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, Michael Kosta, Pete Wentz, Jeff Probst, Esai Morales, and others to the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, N.C. for its celebrity tennis Hurricane Helene benefit for Western North Carolina on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. 100% of net proceeds from the charity event (including direct donations from the event’s online auction and other opportunities) will be donated to local nonprofits including Always Asheville Fund, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, and Asheville Tennis Association. Featured sponsors include Ingles Markets, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos, and Ticketmaster. Presales through the United States Tennis Association and participating outlets begin on Monday, December 16 at 10:00 am ET, and public on-sale begins on Thursday, December 19 at 10:00 am ET. Tickets can be purchased at StarsServinUpLove.com.
Billy Strings returns to ExploreAsheville.com at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on February 6-8 & 14-16, 2025.
A percentage of every ticket sold will benefit Bounty & Soul, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, MANNA Food Bank and American Red Cross Western North Carolina Chapter.
February 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the historic Wortham Center for the Performing Arts as Voices of Impact takes the stage to inspire and ignite change. This one-of-a-kind event brings together visionary speakers to explore the profound connections between leadership, community, and the planet through powerful stories, innovative ideas, and inspirational perspectives.
What to Expect:
- Inspiring Talks: Thought-provoking presentations from changemakers across sectors such as business and leadership, culture, finance, and nature.
- Interactive Engagement: Opportunities for audience participation and meaningful dialogue.
- Speaker Q&A: A chance to connect directly with the speakers during a post-event discussion.
Voices of Impact creates a space where ideas flow, voices are amplified, and connections flourish. Come with curiosity, leave with inspiration and practical next steps, and join a community committed to shaping a better future.
We invite business leaders, visionaries, and curious minds to join us in celebrating the power of ideas, leadership, and collaboration.
Seats are limited—don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this extraordinary night!