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 21, 2025
Soprana Rooftop Cucina Restaurant Week
Jan 21 all-day
Soprana Rooftop Cucina

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.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Soprana Rooftop Cucina Restaurant Week
Jan 22 all-day
Soprana Rooftop Cucina

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.

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Soprana Rooftop Cucina Restaurant Week
Jan 23 all-day
Soprana Rooftop Cucina

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.

Friday, January 24, 2025
Soprana Rooftop Cucina Restaurant Week
Jan 24 all-day
Soprana Rooftop Cucina

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.

Saturday, January 25, 2025
Soprana Rooftop Cucina Restaurant Week
Jan 25 all-day
Soprana Rooftop Cucina

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.

Sunday, January 26, 2025
Soprana Rooftop Cucina Restaurant Week
Jan 26 all-day
Soprana Rooftop Cucina

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.

Monday, January 27, 2025
Soprana Rooftop Cucina Restaurant Week
Jan 27 all-day
Soprana Rooftop Cucina

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.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Standup Comedy Pageant Finale
Jan 29 @ 7:00 pm
Pulp Lounge

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

Saturday, February 8, 2025
Dear Valentine: A Love Letter Writing Workshop
Feb 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Story Parlor

Led by a certified Inward & Artward Creative Facilitator, Tikva Kingrea, this second annual, pre-Valentine’s Day workshop offers space to connect + craft a love letter from the heart. We’ll talk about the history of love letters complete with examples, what elements go into its writing, how to find and capture meaningful moments, and provide the needed materials to complete a written letter. This is a multi-disciplinary workshop focused around writing. Playful. Meaningful. Connective. Open to lovers of all types! Participants will walk away with:
– creative letter-writing
– a wax-sealed envelope and letter
– meaningful connection exercises
– a shared experience
– snacks

Sunday, February 9, 2025
On The Inside Lingerie Pop-Up Shop
Feb 9 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Clad Intentional Attire Shop

On The Inside Lingerie is back on Haywood Road for another pop-up at Clad! We had so much fun last time that we had to do it again, and just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Come on by and shop your favorite On The Inside pieces with Elise on Sat Feb 8th from 11-6 + Sun Feb 9th from 12-5. I will have a wide variety for you to try on in store and purchase, and lots of pieces perfect for Valentine’s Day :)

Plus there’ll be bubbly to sip on and tasty chocolates for your sweet tooth. Come on by, it would be great to see you! Clad is located at 797 Haywood Rd, West Asheville’s awesome intentional attire shop.

Friday, February 14, 2025
2025 Valentine’s Train
Feb 14 all-day
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with a scenic train ride along the picturesque Tuckasegee River. Departing at 6:00 PM from Bryson City, our journey will take you through the enchanting 836-foot-long tunnel before returning at approximately 9:00 PM. Indulge in a chef-prepared three-course meal featuring a Caesar salad, your choice of 8 oz. prime rib or Norwegian salmon with seasonal sides, or a vegetarian option of balsamic glazed grilled Portobello eggplant over quinoa. Conclude your meal with a decadent chocolate mini mousse and a complimentary glass of champagne in a souvenir stemless wineglass. Each guest will also receive a rose to commemorate this special evening. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day experience!

Live Jazz by Trevor Darden @ Soprana Rooftop
Feb 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Soprana Rooftop Cucina

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Soprana Rooftop with live jazz by Trevor Darden, a specially curated Valentine’s Day menu, cocktail specials, and stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Join us on February 14th from 6 to 9 PM for an unforgettable evening. Book reservation today.

Saturday, February 22, 2025
22nd annual Business of Farming Conference
Feb 22 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Blue Ridge Community College

The 22nd annual Business of Farming Conference, presented by ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project), will be held Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference will take place at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, Henderson County, NC—which is a location change from A-B Tech, as originally announced. The A-B Tech Conference Center is undergoing repairs after serving as a disaster relief location during Hurricane Helene.

The conference focuses on the business side of farming, offering beginning and established farmers financial, legal, operational, and marketing tools to improve farm businesses and make professional connections. This year’s conference will also have a strong emphasis on resilience planning and resources for post-Helene recovery. More than a dozen workshops will be led by innovative farmers and specialists, including You Can’t Do It All: Hiring and Keeping a Productive Team and Planning for Farm Resiliency. A full list of workshops is at asapconnections.org.

Registration is now open at asapconnections.org. The cost is $75 by Feb. 1 and $95 after, with a discount for farm partners registering together. Scholarships are available for limited-resource and BIPOC farmers. The registration price includes a locally sourced breakfast and lunch. Lunch is sponsored by Farm Burger.

Support for the conference is provided in part by Dogwood Health Trust, NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Saturday, March 8, 2025
Mardi Gras Party
Mar 8 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing Biltmore Village

Hi Wire Biltmore Village is throwing a Mardi Gras bash you won’t want to miss! Join us on Saturday, March 8th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, for a festive celebration filled with live music, themed cocktails, and plenty of good vibes.
Get ready to groove to the sounds of Commander Voodoo, serving up live jams that’ll have you dancing all afternoon. Sip on our brand-new Hurricane Sour—a party in a glass—and other themed cocktails, or enjoy your favorite Hi Wire beers.
Costumes are highly encouraged, so break out your beads, masks, and most colorful attire to get into the spirit of Mardi Gras! Whether you come with your krewe or fly solo, this is the place to be for a day of fun, flavor, and festivities

Saturday, March 15, 2025
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

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Slice Standup Comedy Contest
Mar 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pulp Lounge

Thursday March 27, 7:00p-9:00p, 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 who are on the show will do 3-5m of comedy depending on how many sign up to participate. The show’s top comics will be selected by the paid audience in an anonymous ballet after all comics perform their sets.
Audience will select their favorite top comics of the evening who will be brought back to compete in our next round, date TBA. There are 3 competition rounds and a finale 5 comic Pageant who will vie for the crown, Asheville top-comic title & cash prize.

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Bunny Hopper Express
Mar 29 all-day
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad welcomes back the Bunny Hopper Express Easter Train, March 29 & 30! This 4 and half-hour round trip special event train departs the historic Bryson City Depot at 11:00 am and will travel through the Smoky Mountains to our picturesque layover destination for Easter-themed activities and Egg Hunt.

Passengers will be on the lookout for those train-hopping bunnies who have snuck on to take a free ride! Festivities include an Easter egg hunt with prizes, a give-away bag with activities to enjoy during the train ride, and a yummy Easter treat for our junior railroaders to enjoy at the layover. There will also be plenty of opportunities for pictures with our bunny hoppers, so do not forget your camera!

Sunday, March 30, 2025
Bunny Hopper Express
Mar 30 all-day
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad welcomes back the Bunny Hopper Express Easter Train, March 29 & 30! This 4 and half-hour round trip special event train departs the historic Bryson City Depot at 11:00 am and will travel through the Smoky Mountains to our picturesque layover destination for Easter-themed activities and Egg Hunt.

Passengers will be on the lookout for those train-hopping bunnies who have snuck on to take a free ride! Festivities include an Easter egg hunt with prizes, a give-away bag with activities to enjoy during the train ride, and a yummy Easter treat for our junior railroaders to enjoy at the layover. There will also be plenty of opportunities for pictures with our bunny hoppers, so do not forget your camera!

Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Brunch + Egg Hunt at The Horse Shoe Farm
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Silo Cookhouse at The Horse Shoe Farm

Celebrate with the whole family at The Horse Shoe Farm’s Silo Cookhouse this Easter with a delicious brunch buffet crafted from farm-fresh ingredients. Gather with your loved ones around the table and indulge in delightful Southern favorites, from honey roasted ham to house biscuits with savory jam and butter. Guests can build their own omelets at a bespoke station, select from an assortment of fresh salads, and enjoy tasty desserts like carrot cake cupcakes to get into the easter spirit. Most excitingly for the little ones, guests to the Silo Cookhouse Easter Brunch can participate in a fun-filled easter egg hunt on the property starting at 2pm!
Sunday April 20 from 11am to 3pm, reservations required. $85/adults, $50/kids age 3-12.