Happenings & Events Calendar

Top Gun: Maverick at Pack Square Park

Pack Square Park 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC

On July 14, pack your blankets and chairs and head downtown to Pack Square Park to experience an Asheville summer tradition, Movies in the Park. The free showing of Top Gun: Maverick will begin around 8:30 PM—with games, giveaways, and activities for the whole family starting an hour before showtime.

Live Jazz at Pack Memorial Library

Pack Memorial Library 67 Haywood St, Asheville, NC

Visit Pack Memorial Library on August 1st from 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM. Enjoy a complimentary musical jazz journey with Michael Jefry Stevens Quartet, as they perform their new album "Precipice." Experience a diverse musical world with modern, Latin, and traditional jazz elements that will leave you mesmerized by this talented quartet.

Arbor Evenings

The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC

On August 4th at 5:30 PM, discover the Arboretum's gardens while enjoying live music from local and regional artists. Sip on beer, wine, or any soft drink from the Green Gardener's Shed, and experience the golden hour glow for an unforgettable evening.

Little Giants at Pack Square Park

Pack Square Park 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC

On August 11, pack your blankets and chairs and head downtown to Pack Square Park to experience an Asheville summer tradition, Movies in the Park. The free showing of Little Giants will begin around 8:30 PM—with games, giveaways, and activities for the whole family starting an hour before showtime.

Community Day: The Art of Food

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Visit the Asheville Art Museum on September 2nd from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM to discover "The Art of Food" exhibition from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. Enjoy a savory afternoon filled with food trucks, painting with spices, live music, and community engagement that encourages conversation about the identities of

Chow Chow Festival Opening Party

Salvage Station 468 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC

Discover the Chow Chow Festival Opening Party at Salvage Station on September 7th from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Celebrate the evolution of barbecue across cultures with bites from skillful Pitmaters, sips from experienced mixologists, and entertainment by Whitewater Bluegrass Co. All attendees must be 21+ years of age

Chow Chow Tasting Bazaar

Event Series Chow Chow Tasting Bazaar

Visit Pack Square Park from September 8th - 10th and anticipate an unforgettable weekend during the Tasting Bazaar. Experience rotating bites, live entertainment, locally made products, and a special performance by the Asheville Ballet.

Chow Chow Tasting Bazaar

Event Series Chow Chow Tasting Bazaar

Visit Pack Square Park from September 8th - 10th and anticipate an unforgettable weekend during the Tasting Bazaar. Experience rotating bites, live entertainment, locally made products, and a special performance by the Asheville Ballet.

Signature Appalachian Pride Brunch

Smoky Park Supper Club 350 Riverside Dr #3141, Asheville, NC

On September 10th from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, experience an unforgettable brunch with cocktails and queens at Smoke Park Supper Club. Enjoy a drag show performance from talented and fabulous local performers while you taste culinary dishes and sip on creative beverages from around the region. All attendees must be 21+ years of age

Chow Chow Tasting Bazaar

Event Series Chow Chow Tasting Bazaar

Visit Pack Square Park from September 8th - 10th and anticipate an unforgettable weekend during the Tasting Bazaar. Experience rotating bites, live entertainment, locally made products, and a special performance by the Asheville Ballet.

Silver Stacking Rings

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman St #262, Asheville, NC

Discover a metalsmithing workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios on September 23rd from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Gain expert advice from skillful jewelers and work with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings.