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, December 18, 2022
Dollhouse Raffle
Dec 18 all-day
online

Win this Dollhouse!
Thanks to a generous patron, TFAC is raffling off this donated dollhouse to support its activities.
Monday, December 19, 2022
Dollhouse Raffle
Dec 19 all-day
online

Win this Dollhouse!
Thanks to a generous patron, TFAC is raffling off this donated dollhouse to support its activities.
Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Dec 19 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.

Whole Foods’ Round-Up Campaign
Dec 19 @ 6:26 pm
Whole Foods
  • We are so grateful to all of our partners who are helping us during this critical time by providing various ways for people to get involved and help provide meals for neighbors this holiday season. Read through the list below to find out ways you can get involved.
  • Whole Foods’ Round-Up Campaign (11/30 – 12/20): Whole Foods shoppers are invited to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar. Whole Foods will also match a donation to MANNA when a customer buys a locally made product.
Music Bingo Mondays
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Music Bingo Mondays

Join us every Monday night for Singo (Musical Bingo)!

Singo will run from 7-8:15 pm.

No reservations needed, just get ready for a good time and a chance to win some Down Dog prizes!

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Dollhouse Raffle
Dec 20 all-day
online

Win this Dollhouse!
Thanks to a generous patron, TFAC is raffling off this donated dollhouse to support its activities.
Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Dec 20 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.

Trivia Tour
Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm
Downtown Asheville

Imagine a solid trivia stack with a magnetic host in an outdoor intimate setting.  Then add the excitement of BYOB and pedaling around the City on a one-of-a-kind contraption.

Kinda like if Willy Wonka did Trivia… you will be completely entertained, with no sense left unfulfilled.

And come back for more as we have several questions sets available with a good ole just for locals option!

Trivia tours seat up to 15 people, 1.5 or 40 mins hours long.  Bring your own beer in cans or wine and your thinking while drinking caps on let’s do this thing!

Tryon Resort’s Winterfest Village
Dec 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tryon Equestrian Center

This holiday season, visit Tryon Resort’s Winterfest Village to find festive fun for the entire family. Meet Santa and your favorite Who-ville characters with your Winterfest Village ticket, or come enjoy free live music and character interactions in Legends Plaza. There is something to get every member of the family in the holiday spirit!

Whole Foods’ Round-Up Campaign
Dec 20 @ 6:26 pm
Whole Foods
  • We are so grateful to all of our partners who are helping us during this critical time by providing various ways for people to get involved and help provide meals for neighbors this holiday season. Read through the list below to find out ways you can get involved.
  • Whole Foods’ Round-Up Campaign (11/30 – 12/20): Whole Foods shoppers are invited to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar. Whole Foods will also match a donation to MANNA when a customer buys a locally made product.
Be Part of a Community: Open Mic Night
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm
White Horse Black Mountain

White Horse’s legendary Open Mic re-starts after a year off for bad behavior (COVID, really). Host Bill Altork will help us present wonderfully talented folks on their way up. The signup sheet is placed on the bar at 6:30 and the first ten to sign in are the performers for the evening. Each gets 15 minutes or three songs. It’s a lot of fun… especially since it’s free!

We’ll be following all COVID-19 protocols and we ask that you wear your mask when you’re not singing or enjoying a beverage from the bar.

Join us to share your music or just enjoy an evening in the audience!

Trivia Tuesday
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Trivia Tuesday

Join us every Tuesday night for Trivia!

Trivia will run from 7-8:15 pm. We will be capping the teams at 20 and teams will not be able to join after 7 so make sure to arrive early to secure your spot!

No reservations needed, just grab your thinking caps and get ready for a good time and a chance to win a $10, $20, or $30 gift certificate to Down Dog!

NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet
Dec 20 @ 8:00 pm
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Santa’s coming to town!
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Eggs Up Grill

Join us Wednesday, December 21st from 10am- 1pm as
we welcome back a very special guest, all the way from the
North Pole!

Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.

Asheville Fika -French Broad Chocolate
Dec 21 @ 12:30 pm
French Broad Chocolate

Maurice is hosting the Wednesday Fika indoors at French Broad Chocolate Lounge near Pack Square downtown.

There will be two back-to-back meetups this Wednesday for 15 members each. This is the *first* of the two, and it is from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

*Important*: Please RSVP for only one of the two meetups – not both – and please leave when your meetup is over.

For the safety of our members, you must have the most current Covid booster to safely attend our indoor meetups. Do not attend if you are not protected this way, or if you are sick. A flu shot is highly recommended during this unusually severe flue season.

French Broad Chocolate offers espresso beverages, teas, and many chocolate delights. Please do not bring outside food or beverages.

https://www.frenchbroadchocolates.com/

We meet in the back area by the wall of windows. French Broad opens at 11:00 AM – our start time – so you must wait outside if you arrive early and it’s very cold or rainy.

Metered street parking is available. Nearby public parking decks include Biltmore, Rankin, Civic, and the Buncombe courthouse. You can also find metered street parking.

Always check the meetup.com event page, your email or the meetup app the morning of the event in case there is a change.

Please follow all CDC, state and local guidance regarding Covid safety. Get vaccinated and boosted, do not attend if you are sick, wear a mask if you wish or if the venue requests that, especially when ordering inside.

Christmas Tea Party
Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Point Lookout Vineyards

Enjoy an afternoon of select Christmas teas, mini-sandwiches and desserts — including a great
holiday dessert wine at Point Lookout Vineyards, Reservations required

Wine Wednesday
Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Down Dog Yoga Studio and Dog Bar

Wine Wednesday

Enjoy a $6 glass of wine and 1/2 off bottles every Wednesday night!

Tryon Resort’s Winterfest Village
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tryon Equestrian Center

This holiday season, visit Tryon Resort’s Winterfest Village to find festive fun for the entire family. Meet Santa and your favorite Who-ville characters with your Winterfest Village ticket, or come enjoy free live music and character interactions in Legends Plaza. There is something to get every member of the family in the holiday spirit!

French Broad Valley Jam
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Oklawaha Brewing Company

Join us for a weekly mountain music JAM with players in a round, where the session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs! You are welcome to come and listen or to learn and join in. This event supports the Henderson County Junior Appalachian Musician (JAM) Kids Program. Free but donations are accepted. Weekly event takes place at Oklawaha Brewing Company.

Beauty Parlor Comedy: Stephen Taylor
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Beauty Academy

Beauty Parlor Comedy: Stephen Taylor

Originally a Louisiana native, Stephen moved to Kansas City to escape his traditional southern roots. He’s a fast rising talent in the region that has worked with comics like Theo Von, Karlous Miller, and Mark Normand. Combining his unique perspective with some sweet southern charm, Stephen headlines and features at your favorite clubs, bars, and colleges across the country. He is the house Feature at the KC Improv and has been accepted into festivals like Flyover Fest, B4UDIE, and SF Sketchfest. He is also the co-founder of the Barrel of the Bottoms studio in Kansas City, and the co-host of the Set to Destroy Podcast.

featuring TBA

ages 21+ (must have ID with you)

The Songwriter Sessions
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Brandy Bar

Come to the Brandy Bar for the monthly “Songwriter Sessions,” an evening of original songs,
where the artists explain their methods and the stories behind their works, This month, check out Melissa Hyman, The Water
Kickers, and Charlie Wilkinson.

Trivia Night
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Jump Little Children: The Farewell Tour
Dec 21 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Jump, Little Children celebrates 30 years of music on their “Farewell Tour” by coming to town one last time. The grassroots phenomenon will perform crowd favorites from their entire catalog including songs like “Cathedrals”, “Mexico”, and “Hand On My Heartache” as well as songs off of their final album “Foundering” which will be released in September of this year. The original lineup has changed with Matt and Evan Bivins bowing out for this last run, so the band will be joined by some very special guests to fill in on drums, vocals, and other instrumentation.

FRANCES CONE

Rolling Stone “With the ethereal flutterings of Bon Iver, the title track smolders through stripped-down verses before reaching the billowing harmonies of the chorus.”

Consequence of Sound “…each song feels complete, fully realized as a coherent effort from an artist who appreciates the value in taking your time to reach the finish line.”

NPR’s All Songs Considered “…a keenly balanced mix of sweetness, urgency, inventiveness and all-around charm”

NPR Artists To Watch at SXSW 2017 “The band doesn’t stay in one place for long, as slow burns make way for soaring catharsis.”

Billboard  “Leave Without You” Exclusive Premiere “The desert rock-twinged track employs the band’s signature slow build before exploding with synth and drums into the song’s chorus.”

AXS Frances Cone Delivers a Soulful Take on Indie-Pop “Ready to make their mark on the world, Frances Cone’s single “Arizona” has already accumulated over six million streams on Spotify.”

Stereogum “Arizona” track premiere “’Arizona’ is carried by Cone’s melodic vocals, rich harmonies, and an electrifying guitar sound. As the song builds up to the repetition of ‘I’m so sorry you couldn’t speak,’ it is impossible to ignore the genuine emotion in Cone’s voice.”

Noisey “Wait Right Here” premiere “Think Fleetwood Mac meets Dirty Projectors…”

Thursday, December 22, 2022
Thursday Produce Sorting/Box Prep with Bounty + Soul
Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bounty + Soul

Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?

Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.


Bounty & Soul is a community-based non-profit with a mission to connect people to food, education and each other.

This opportunity involves sorting and inspecting produce donations from local grocers and placing them into food boxes that are distributed at weekly drive-thru markets. 

Time Commitment:

  • Thursdays 10am-12pm
  • Thursdays 1-3pm

Requirements:

  • Volunteers should agree to adhere to all the safety measures implemented
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs.
  • Bending, stooping, and twisting may be required
  • Closed toed shoes

Health/Safety:

  • We are asking volunteers to wear/bring their own face covering when delivering items
    • Cloth covering nose and mouth
    • Fabric or disposable face mask
  • Asking volunteers to maintain physical distance of 6 feet or more when possible
    • Note: there are times when the volunteer task requires volunteers to engage closer than 6 feet. Please do not sign up if you feel uncomfortable.

 

1 and older
Is Family Friendly
Is Not Outdoors
Is Wheelchair Accessible
Winter Wonderland at The Grove Arcade
Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
The Grove Arcade

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses
Complimentary Wine Tastings Biltmore
Dec 22 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Biltmore Estate

Capacity is limited.
Tasting room by reservation only. Make reservations in-person on the day of your Winery visit.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Reservations are required for all wine tastings and must be made on the day of your visit. Because our complimentary wine tastings fill up quickly, we recommend you reserve your tasting when you arrive for your visit.