Things to Do in Asheville This Weekend -- April 19-21, 2024

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Ready to make your weekend plans? Experience some of the best events happening all around the Blue Ridge Mountains. As you plan your getaway to Asheville, check out our easy-to-use accommodations search tool to find room availability and rates.

Here are ideas for what to do this weekend:

Downtown After 5

Friday, April 19, 5 - 9:30 p.m.
Downtown Asheville

A beloved street festival returns this weekend. Downtown After 5 has become a staple of Asheville's cultural calendar, offering residents and visitors a chance to experience live music in the heart of our vibrant city. Enjoy live entertainment from Psychedelic Funk, Empire Strikes Brass and Magenta Sunshine, food and beverage offerings, local makers.

The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show

Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular gameshow…from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers™ to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase.

7 Year Anniversary Party

Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Hillman Beer

Celebrate 7 years of Hillmnan beer at their original location on Sweet Creek Rd. Enjoy live music from Lyric and Rich Nelson Band, awesome food, and of course a new beer release: Stairway to 7, India Pale Lager.

Springtoberfest

Saturday, April 20, 1 - 5 p.m.
White Labs Brewing Co.

Get ready to tap your feet to Bavarian beats while savoring the refreshing taste of Spring Lager on tap. This second annual event brings the best of Oktoberfest to April. Featuring the infectious rhythms of local legends Das Oompapas.

Running of the Goats 5K & Nature Walk

Sunday, April 21, 7 - 10 a.m.
WNC Nature Center

Run WILD in and around the WNC Nature Center while supporting the animals. Goats Roddy, Bryan, Swiss, Alpine, Bill, and Ted can’t wait to cheer you on as you race to be the Greatest Of All Time!

Recurring Events

Biltmore Blooms

Friday - Sunday, April 19-21
Biltmore

A long-time spring tradition, Biltmore Blooms celebrates Biltmore’s historic gardens and grounds and the return of warm weather, featuring a progression of thousands of spring flowers growing across the property. Also, be sure to catch the Chihuly at Biltmore event during your visit.

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

Lazoom Downtown

Friday (April 19):

Company Swing at Grey Eagle, 5:30 p.m.
Houndmouth at Salvage Station, 6 p.m.
Trippin' Up the Stairs at Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope, 6 p.m.
Comedy: Sammy Anzer at Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope, 7 p.m.
Broken Sound at The RailYard Blk Mtn, 7 p.m.
Step Afrika! at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m.
Krave Amiko at Highland Brewing Company, 7 p.m.
Bad Dad Comedy at Wrong Way River Lodge, 7:30 p.m.
Matilda: The Musical at Asheville Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Greg Candle at Vintage Kava, 8 p.m.
Noche Latin with M A R and The Marmeladies at One World West, 8 p.m.
Young Dubliners at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
Jorts! Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope, 9 p.m.
Minnesota, Abelation, Zeplinn and Shakes at Asheville Music Hall, 9 p.m.
Barefuzz at The One Stop, 10 p.m.
Karaoke at Asheville Beauty Academy, 10 p.m.

Saturday (April 20):

Love and Loss in the Civil War: A Historical Lecture at Vance Birthplace, 10 a.m.
Matilda: The Musical at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
Carpal Tullar at Grey Eagle, 5 p.m.
Jason Whitaker at Hilton Garden Inn Asheville South, 6 p.m.
Brady Turner at Highland Brewing Downtown Taproom, 6 p.m.
Adam Knight's Buried Alive Phish Tribute at Highland Brewing Company, 6 p.m.
Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge, 6:30 p.m.
Dave Desmelik at The RailYard Blk Mtn, 7 p.m.
Weedeater at Eulogy, 7 p.m.
Step Afrika! at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m.
The Wallflowers at Orange Peel, 7 p.m.
Thomas Kozak & The Poets EP Release Party + Zack Kardon at Citizen Vinyl, 7 p.m.
Drag Show Spectacular at Urban Orchard Cider Co. 7:30 p.m.
NeoElph at Vintage Kava, 8 p.m.
Masterworks 6: Golden Glamour at First Baptist Church of Asheville, 8 p.m.
Satsang at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
420 fest 2024 at Asheville Music Hall, 9 p.m.
Squeaky Feet at The One Stop, 9 p.m.
Just Incense, a 4/20 Comedy Showcase at DSSOLVR, 10 p.m.
Saturday Night Tease at The Odd, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday (April 21):

Sugar Bomb at Highland Brewing Company, 2 p.m.
Jazz Sunday's at Ginger's Revenge, 2 p.m.
Mountain Harp Quartet at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 2 p.m.
Matilda: The Musical at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
Reggae Sundays with Chalwa at French Broad River Brewery, 3 p.m.
Jim Swayzee & Annie Myers at Grey Eagle, 4:30 p.m.
Comedy: Salma Zaky at Catawba Brewing Company - South Slope, 6:30 p.m.
Helado Negro at Eulogy, 7 p.m.
Sender at Highland Brewing Company, 7 p.m.
Sam Moss at Leveller, 7 p.m.
Jeremy Pinnell at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
Karaoke Nights at The Draftsman, 8 p.m.
Lex at Vintage Kava, 8 p.m.

Tailgate & Specialty Pop Up Markets

Shop local at the Asheville area's numerous farmers, tailgate, and holiday markets. Here's a look at some of the markets you can visit this weekend:

Local Cloth FiberFest at WNC Farmer's Market, Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Yard Sale benefiting Blue Ridge Roller Derby at 133 Dorchester Ave. Sat. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Plant Sale at French Broad River Garden Sale, Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
South Slope Makers Market & Bar Hop at Green Man Brewery, Sat. 1 - 6 p.m.
Magical Market at House of Black Cat Magic, Sun. 12 - 6 p.m.
Asheville City Market at North Market Street, Downtown Asheville, Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WNC Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Road, open 7 days a week, year-round, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Visit an art studio or art exhibition

Shopping

Asheville is home to hundreds of artists, galleries and studios making creative expression a way of life here in the mountains. Here is a look at some of the current art exhibitions in the city:

Opening Reception: "I will tell you mine" at Tyger Tyger Gallery, Fri. 6 p.m.
{Re}HAPPENING 12 at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, Sat. 3 - 10 p.m.
American Art in the Atomic Age at Asheville Art Museum through April 29
Short Stories: Paintings by Linda Gritta at Bender Gallery, through April 30
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Exhibit at Folk Art Center, through May 1
Mandala Madness III at Foundation Studios through May 1
Vera B Williams - STORIES Exhibition at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center through May 11
Art of Detailing at Folk Art Center through May 20
Daily Craft Demonstrations at Folk Art Center through December 31.
Chihuly at Biltmore at Amhearst at Deerpark on Biltmore Estate through Jan. 5, 2025

Free Things To Do In Asheville This Weekend

Bearwallow

Stretch those vacation dollars a little further by taking part in these activities that cost nothing to attend.

Opening Reception: "I will tell you mine" at Tyger Tyger Gallery, Fri. 6 p.m.
Trippin' Up the Stairs at Urban Orchard Cider Co. - South Slope, Fri. 6 p.m.
Local Cloth FiberFest at WNC Farmer's Market, Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
420 Fest with Appalachian Standard at Ross Farm, Sat. 12 - 4:30 p.m.
Adam Knight's Buried Alive Phish Tribute at Highland Brewing Company, Sat. 6 p.m.
Live Beer Collab with RAD Brewing and Dungeons & Drafts at Outsider Brewing Company, Sun. 12 p.m.
Lex at Vintage Kava, Sun. 8 p.m.
Hiking at Mount Pisgah Trail

Packages and Deals

Save some money this weekend with these special offers from area attractions and accommodations.

Chihuly at Biltmore Package at The Inn on Biltmore Estate
5% Off Privately Guided Hikes at Blue Ridge Hiking Company
America's Favorite Drive Package at The Omni Grove Park Inn

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