TRAVEL PLANNER BY ASHEVILLE BED & BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION

The Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association (which we are proud members), maintains an update to date events calendar which is important for planning your post-Helene travel to Asheville. Click here to view the Travel Planner which includes month by month events list, arts, shopping, dining and things to do.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND WEAVERVILLE, MARS HILL, BARNARDSVILLE, ETC.

February Events 2025

Events and outdoor activities in and around Asheville, Weaverville, Mars Hill and more.
      • American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection
        • Date: November, 2024 – February 09, 2025 
        • Location: Asheville Art Museum
        • Description: American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection showcases over 80 works by celebrated artists such as Thomas Cole, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, and Charles Alston. Spanning two centuries, the exhibition highlights the diverse and evolving styles of American art. It offers a remarkable glimpse into the creativity and cultural identity shaped by these iconic artists.
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/american-made-paintings-and-sculpture-demell-jacobsen-collection
      • Greetings From Asheville Tourism and Transformation in the Postcard Age
        • Date: December 12, 2024 – May 30, 2025 – 11:00 AM – 6:00PM
        • Location: Asheville Art Museum – 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801, USA, Asheville,
        • Description: Before e-mail and television, picture postcards combined personal correspondence, souvenirs, and advertising in an affordable and accessible way. This exhibition highlights Asheville’s early 20th-century history through vintage postcards, showcasing the region’s architecture, landscapes, and landmarks like the Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Featuring works by renowned photographers such as Henry Martin, Herbert Pelton, Ewart Ball, and George Masa, the collection captures the beauty and spirit of the area. Free for Members or included with Museum admission, with pay-what-you-wish available for Appalachia Helene-affected visitors.
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/greetings-asheville-tourism-and-transformation-postcard-age
      • Handmade Pasta – Every Wednesday at Jettie Rae’s Oyster House
        • Date: December, 2024 – February 05, 2025 – 5:00PM – 8:00PM
        • Location: Jettie Rae’s Oyster House – 143 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA, Asheville
        • Description: There’s always a seat waiting for you at Jettie Rae’s Oyster House!
          • TUESDAYS: ​1/2 price ​bottled wine – because a great meal deserves great company (and wine, lots of wine).
          • WEDNESDAYS: Fresh, handmade pasta crafted in-house by our talented team.
          • SUNDAYS: Maine-style lobster rolls with crispy fries – the perfect way to wrap up your week​.
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/handmade-pasta-every-wednesday-jettie-raes-oyster-house
      • Open-Level Adult Dance
        • Date: January 08 – May 28, 2025 – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
        • Location: Black Mountain Center for the Arts – 225 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA, Black Mountain
        • Description: Join BMCA’s Open-Level Adult Dance class for a fun, low-pressure way to move and groove! Each session includes a full-body warm-up, skill practice, and a dance combo to your favorite tunes. Combinations are practiced for two weeks to help you master the moves, blending ballet, jazz, and modern styles. Song, style, and skill requests are welcome—Wednesdays at 5:30, all levels invited!
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/black-mountain/events/open-level-adult-dance
      • Wine & Watercolor
        • Date: December 04, 2024 – June 04, 2025 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
        • Location: 2 Beverly Rd – 2 Beverly Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, USA, Asheville
        • Description: Unwind with friends on Wednesdays with wine and watercoloring! We’ll provide basic supplies, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Enjoy a selection of our favorite wines—perfect for sharing with a friend!
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/wine-watercolor
      • Flameworking Sculpture in Miniature
        • Date: December 05, 2024 – February 27, 2025 – 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
        • Location: North Carolina Glass Center – 140 Roberts Street\r\nSuite C, Asheville,
        • Description: Create a charming glass sculpture in this 50-minute lesson! Choose from designs like birds, turtles, fish, or monsters, with guidance from our expert instructor. Perfect for beginners and intermediate crafters aged 13+. Finished pieces are ready the next day or can be shipped for a fee. $100.
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/flameworking-sculpture-miniature
      • Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence Tour
        • Date: February 05, 2025 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
        • Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville – 87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA, Asheville
        • Description: Jeff Dunham’s journey from a childhood love of ventriloquism to becoming a global comedy icon is nothing short of spectacular. His early photos show him with dummies, a precursor to his career where he’d perform with characters like Walter, Peanut, and Achmed the Dead Terrorist. His professional accolades include sold-out tours, record-breaking specials, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dunham’s unique ability to connect with audiences across various cultures has led to performances in over 20 countries, adapting his act to local customs when needed. His extensive media presence, including multiple TV specials, documentaries, and social media, has cemented his status as one of the highest-paid comedians, celebrated for his humor that speaks to the absurdity of everyday life.
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/jeff-dunham-artificial-intelligence-tour
      • Billy Strings
        • Date: February 06 – February 16, 2025 – 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
        • Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville – 87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA, Asheville
        • Description: Billy Strings is set to captivate audiences with six sold-out performances at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on February 6-8 and 14-16, 2025. A portion of each ticket sale will support local charities including Bounty & Soul, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, MANNA Food Bank, and the American Red Cross Western North Carolina Chapter.
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/billy-strings
      • Voices of Impact: An Evening of Storytelling, Ideas and Inspiration
        • Date: February 07, 2025 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
        • Location: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts – 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
        • Description: Experience an inspiring night at the Wortham Center with Voices of Impact, featuring talks from visionary leaders on business, culture, finance, and nature. Engage in dialogue, ask speakers questions, and leave with actionable insights. Limited seats, so secure yours to join this transformative event.
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/voices-impact-evening-storytelling-ideas-and-inspiration
      • The Play That Goes Wrong
        • Date:  
          • Friday, February 07, 2025 , 7:30pm
          • Saturday, February 08, 2025, 2:30pm
          • Sunday, February 09, 2025, 2:30pm
          • Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:30pm
          • Saturday, February 15, 2025, 2:30pm
          • Sunday, February 16, 2025, 2:30pm
          • Friday, February 21, 2025, 7:30pm
          • Saturday, February 22, 2025, 2:30pm
          • Sunday, February 23, 2025, 2:30pm
        • Location: Asheville Community Theatre – 35 E Walnut St, Asheville, NC
        • Description: Welcome to the opening of The Murder at Haversham Manor by the Cornley University Drama Society, where a 1920s whodunit turns chaotic with an unconscious lead, a lively corpse, and actors stumbling over lines and props. Despite the mishaps, this Olivier Award-winning comedy, blending Monty Python with Sherlock Holmes, promises a laugh-filled battle to the final curtain!
        • Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/the-play-that-goes-wrong/14840287/2025-02-07T19
      • The J. Elwood Roberts/Mars Hill University Choral Festival ✅
      • Laurel Canyon East✅
        • Date: Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm (EST)
        • Location:  Mars Theatre Brewing Company – 70 N Main St, Mars Hill, NC, United States
        • Description: Laurel Canyon East brings their trademark Folk Rock vibe, capturing the spirit of collective creativity from the ’60s and ’70s. Come experience the best of the Laurel Canyon sound with music from The Byrds, CSN, Eagles, Joni Mitchell, and so much more! Join us to celebrate, enjoy friendship, and immerse yourself in live music.
        • Link: https://allevents.in/mars%20hill/laurel-canyon-east/200027692556328
      • JYAMATO The Drummers of Japan
        • Date: February 12 – February 13, 2025 – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
        • Location: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts – 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA, Asheville
        • Description: Experience the electrifying power of Japanese Taiko drumming with over 40 drums in a high-energy performance that explores the human spirit’s triumph over artificial intelligence. Back by popular demand, this dynamic troupe delivers heart-pounding rhythms and breathtaking endurance, evoking “the pulse of the gods” (Neue Presse, Hanover, Germany).
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/yamato-drummers-japan
      • 30th Annual Bluegrass First Class
        • Date: February 14 – February 16, 2025
          • Friday 12pm-11pm: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage – Southern Legacy – Russell Moore & Illrd Tyme Out – Lonesome River Band – Cotton Pickin Kids
          • Saturday 12pm-11pm: Authentic Unlimited – The Malpass Brothers – Darin & Brooke Aldridge – The Grascals – Olivia Jo
        • Location: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Asheville – 1 Resort Dr, Asheville, NC 28806, USA, Asheville
        • Description: Milton Harkey Presents the 30th Annual Bluegrass First Class. Come join us for a special weekend of Bluegrass Music! Only 900 Seats Available | Limited Reserved Seating Available
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/30th-annual-bluegrass-first-class
      • Judy Collins
        • Date: February 20, 2025 – 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
        • Location: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts – 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
        • Description: Judy Collins, with over 50 years in music, showcases her songwriting prowess on “Spellbound,” her 55th album released February 25, 2022. This album marks her first all-original work, featuring 12 new folk songs and a classic bonus track. “Spellbound” reflects on her life with introspective depth, coming at a time when inspiration is most needed, post-pandemic.
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/judy-collins
      • Zane Lamprey • ANOTHER ROUND! comedy tour • Asheville, NC
        • Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 , 8:00pm -9:30pm
        • Location: Green Man Brewery – 27 Buxton Avenue, Asheville, NC
        • Description: Zane Lamprey, known for hosting shows like Three Sheets and Drinking Made Easy, has turned his passion for travel and drinks into a celebrated career. As an author, speaker, and beverage judge, he’s a trusted name in the ‘travel and drink’ scene. His company, pleepleus, offers premium apparel for drink enthusiasts. Catch his hilarious tour show for a good laugh and great stories.
        • Link: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/events#/details/zane-lamprey-another-round-comedy-tour-asheville-nc/14546523/2025-02-23T20
      • The Acting Company presents The Comedy of Errors
        • Date: February 28, 2025 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
        • Location: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts – 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA, Asheville
        • Description: Join us Friday, February 28, 2025, at 8 p.m. for Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, adapted by Christina Anderson and directed by Devin Brain. Set in Ephesus, this slapstick tale of mistaken identities follows two sets of twins separated at birth. With a fresh, 21st-century twist, enjoy updated jokes and modern wordplay that bring new life to one of Shakespeare’s funniest plays.
        • Link: https://www.exploreasheville.com/asheville/events/acting-company-presents-comedy-errors