This Weekend in Asheville

DayTrip

Trolls: A Field Study by Thomas Dambo

Friday-Sunday, February 6-8, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The North Carolina Arboretum

Wander the gardens and trails alongside curious wooden explorers as art and nature collide in a playful outdoor adventure. Crafted from reclaimed materials, these towering troll sculptures invite visitors to slow down, follow a treasure map, and see the world through fresh eyes, blending imagination, sustainability, and discovery into this one-of-a-kind experience.

The Little Crafty at the NC Arboretum

Saturday - Sunday, February 7-8, 1 - 6 p.m.
The North Carolina Arboretum

Discover a new, intimate craft market rooted in nature and regional creativity. The Little Crafty brings together a thoughtfully curated group of Western North Carolina artists whose work draws from botanicals, landscapes, wildlife, and handmade traditions. Set against the Arboretum’s winter scenery, the market offers a relaxed way to shop meaningful, nature-inspired pieces, with a special community day that invites everyone to take part.

Valentine’s Heart Mosaic Stepping Stones with Michelle

Saturday - Sunday, February 7-8, 1 - 3 p.m.
Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Add a pop of color to your yard while learning the timeless art of mosaics. Create a heart-shaped stepping stone over two sessions as you design, cut, set, and grout your own piece, then head home with a finished outdoor mosaic and the skills to keep creating.

Ice Cream For Breakfast Day with Chill Cereal Bar

Saturday, February 7, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Hop Ice Cream

Flip the script on breakfast with ice cream, cereal, coffee, and limited-edition treats. Enjoy new flavor launches, doughnut ice cream sandwiches, affogatos from the coffee truck, and playful toppings as The Hop leans fully into Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.

Puppy Bowl Tailgate Party

Saturday, February 7, 12 - 3 p.m.
Highland Brewing Company

Bring your pup and rally for a good cause at this dog-friendly Puppy Bowl tailgate. Meet adoptable dogs, browse local vendors, enjoy food trucks, free coffee, and swag, and spend the afternoon supporting Asheville Humane Society with the community at Highland Brewing.

Super Bowl Sunday

Sunday, February 8
Various Locations

Looking for a fun spot to watch the Patriots battle the Seahawks? Here's a list of places around Asheville to catch the action.

• Easy Tiger AVL - Downtown Asheville
• Olde London Road - River Arts District
• The Grey Eagle - River Arts District
• RAD Brewing - River Arts District
• The Village Porch - Woodfin
• Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive - Downtown Asheville
• Hickory Tavern - Arden

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

Friday, February 6:

• Live Music: Mountain Medicine at Sweeten Creek Brewing, 6 p.m.
• Asheville Drag Bingo: Totally 80's Fundraiser for Arms Around ASD at Hilltop Event Center, 6:30 p.m.
• Special Event: LP & The Vinyl – From Blues to Beatles to Bowie at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 7 p.m.
• Movie Night: Cool Runnings at at Bear's Smokehouse, 7 p.m.
• Flip Flop Hop, A Tropical Gala at The Orange Peel, 7 p.m.
• Jeeves in Bloom at NC Stage Company, 7:30 p.m.
• Ronn McFarlane & Carolyn Surrick Live Concert at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m.
• RENT at Asheville Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
• Empire Strikes Brass: 12th Annual Mardi Gras Party at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
• All Your Friends - An Indie Dance Party at Eulogy, 8 p.m.

Saturday, February 7:

• Saturday Morning Cartoons & All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Bar at The Whale, 2 p.m.
• RENT at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
• Live Music: Mike Hollon at Sweeten Creek Brewing, 5 p.m.
• Early Ones Only - Dance Party at Eulogy, 6 p.m.
• Pete Yorn at The Orange Peel, 7 p.m.
• Asheville Community Square Dance at Haw Creek Commons, 7 p.m.
• Tree People at Vintage Kava, 7 p.m.
• Eyes Up Here Comedy: Galentine's Day Edition at Ginger's Revenge, 7 p.m.
• David Childers & Dylan Walshe at White Horse Black Mountain, 7 p.m.
• Jeeves in Bloom at NC Stage Company, 7:30 p.m.
• Langhorne Slim at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
• Mr. Martinsoul + Sayka at Nightshade, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 8: 

• Country Brunch w/ Momma Molasses at Grey Eagle, 11 a.m.
• Sunday Weekly Scrabble at Stephens-Lee Community Center, 1:30 p.m.
• Jeeves in Bloom at NC Stage Company, 2 p.m.
• Suns of Stars at One World Brewing West, 2 p.m.
• RENT at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
• Jazz Jam Sundays at Ginger's Revenge, 2:30 p.m.
• Celtic Music at Archetype Brewing, 3:30 p.m.
• Misfit Improv Comedy Show at North Carolina Stage Company, 6 p.m.
• Community Kirtan and Song Circle at The Well, 6:30 p.m.
• Micheal Scott's Super Bowl Watch Party at The Whale, 6:30 p.m.
• Mr. & Miss Lupercalia Drag Pageant at Eulogy, 7 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:

• The Little Crafty at the NC Arboretum, Sat. - Sun. 1 - 6 p.m.
• LoCol Market at The Local Collective, Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Valentine's Market - "Love in Bloom" at Ross Farm, Sat. 12 - 4 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 

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:

• Evening Reception: 22nd Annual Miniatures Show at American Folk Art & Framing, Fri. 5 - 8 p.m.
• Free Art Reception: "From Representation to Abstraction" at Asheville Gallery of Art, Fri, 5 - 7:30 p.m.
• Trolls: A Field Study by Thomas Dambo at The North Carolina Arboretum, through Feb. 17
• NEW: In Their Footsteps at Gallery Mélange, through Feb. 20
• NEW: The 22nd Annual Miniatures Show at American Folk Art & Framing, through Feb. 25
• Look Homeward, Angel: Letterio Calapai’s Wood Engravings at Asheville Art Museum, through Feb. 22
• Modern Bestiary: Creatures from the Collection at Asheville Art Museum, through Mar. 25
• Highwater: Ceramics from the Gail & Brian McCarthy Collection at Asheville Art Museum, through Apr. 26
• Our Changing World at Asheville Museum of Science, through Apr. 30
• Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld at Black Mountain College Musuem + Arts Center, through May 9
• Gear Up: The Science of Bikes at Asheville Museum of Science, through May. 14
• Women of the Pacific Northwest at Asheville Art Museum, through May 17

Packages and Deals

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

• Arboretum Dambo Trolls Package at Bent Creek Lodge
• Stop Rushing Relaxation - Save 30% at Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast
• 25% off stays of 7-Plus Nights at River Row Flats