This Weekend in Asheville

Downtown Asheville

Downtown After 5

Friday, April 18,  5 - 9 p.m.
North Lexington - Downtown Asheville

A beloved Friday night street fest returns this weekend, featuring live music from Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast, with Dirty French Broads opening the show. Downtown After 5 is a free community celebration packed with live music, local food and drink, and a vibrant marketplace of handmade goods—all in the heart of downtown Asheville at Pack Square Park.

Pisgah Brewing Company’s 20th Anniversary Party

Saturday, April 19, 6 - 1 1 p.m.
Pisgah Brewing Company

Celebrate 20 years of music and community with Pisgah Brewing Company’s 20th Anniversary Party featuring Spafford! Known for their masterful improvisation and genre-blending jams, Spafford delivers an electrifying live experience that’s never the same twice. From 90s alt-rock to Steely Dan and The Crystal Method, their sound is as diverse as it is dynamic—perfect for a milestone celebration in the heart of the mountains.

Easter Brunch at the Farm

Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Montgomery Sky Farm

Celebrate Easter with an intimate, chef-curated brunch in a beautiful barn setting. Enjoy a seasonal, family-style feast prepared by Executive Chef Taylor Montgomery, complete with coffee, tea, water, and mimosas. Surrounded by the charm of the farm, this private dining experience offers the perfect blend of warmth, connection, and unforgettable flavors. Space is limited—reserve your seat today!

Easter Brunch at Bargello

Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bargello - Downtown Asheville

Celebrate Easter with a delicious three-course prix fixe brunch featuring fresh, seasonal dishes in an inviting setting perfect for gathering with loved ones. Enjoy elevated brunch favorites, mimosas, and decadent desserts—all crafted to make your holiday memorable. Reservations recommended!

Bastet's Meow-gical Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 20, various times
House of Black Cat Magic

Looking for a meowgical twist on your traditional egg hunt? Join a group of curious black cats who love to supervise as kids search for eggs—sometimes even "helping" by batting them around or nudging baskets off tables! This free, feline-filled event is perfect for little ones who adore cats and Easter fun.

RECURRING EVENTS

Spring at Biltmore

Friday - Sunday, April 11-13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Biltmore

Welcome spring at Biltmore as the estate’s gardens burst into bloom with a stunning display of daffodils, tulips, wisteria, azaleas, and roses. Celebrate the legacy of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted while exploring the estate’s breathtaking grounds, Antler Hill Village, and award-winning winery. Don't miss their newest exhibit Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures.

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

The Orange Peel

Friday, April 18:

• Friday Live Music: Lavender Blue at New Belgium Brewing Company, 5:30 p.m.
• Live Music | Mike Hollon at Ginger's Revenge, 6 p.m.
• Craig St. John at Pillar Rooftop Bar, 6 p.m.
• An Evening with Jason Whitaker at Hilton Garden Inn - Asheville South, 6 p.m.
• Early Show: Kyle Gordon at The Grey Eagle, 6 p.m.
• From Dusk til Disco DJ Nights @ VISUALS Rooftop Bar, 7 p.m.
• Jazz Jam at Leaf Global Arts, 7 p.m.
• The Taylor Party at The Orange Peel, 7 p.m.
• Foreign Film Fridays at Flood Gallery, 7 p.m.
• The Weird Sisters at Eulogy, 7 p.m.
• Laura Boswell & Molly Hartwell in Concert at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 7 p.m.
• Into the Woods at Asheville Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
• Downtown After 5 - After Party w/Sun Sippers at Hemingway's Cuba, 7:30 p.m.
• For the Masses - Drum n Bass at Urban Orchard Cider Company, 8 p.m.
• BoomBox at French Broad River Brewery, 8 p.m.
• Armchair Boogie at Third Room, 8 p.m.
• Late Show: Tank and the Bangas at Grey Eagle, 9:30 p.m.
• Florencia & The Feeling at The One Stop, 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 19:

• Into the Woods at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
• Shed Bugs at Bear's Back Alley Bar, 7 p.m.
• La Luz at Grey Eagle at The Grey Eagle, 7 p.m.
• Latin Night! | DJ MTN VIBEZ at Hemingway's Cuba, 8 p.m.
• Water Tower at The One Stop, 8 p.m.
• SunSquabi with Chalk Dinosaur at French Broad River Brewery, 8 p.m.
• Nate Jones Live at Vintage Kava, 8 p.m.
• Tanner Burch at Eda's Hide-a-Way, 8 p.m.
• Cheekface with Pacing at Eulogy, 8 p.m.
• Bicycle Day By Night featuring KR3TURE at Third Room, 8:45 p.m.

Sunday, April 20: 

• Burlesque Brunch at The Grey Eagle, 11:30 a.m.
• PATIO: Phuncle Sam at The Grey Eagle, 2 p.m.
• Mike Hollon at Bear's Back Alley Bar, 2 p.m.
• Into the Woods at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
• Jazz Sundays at Ginger's Revenge, 2:30 p.m.
• NASCAR Sunday's at Eda's Hide-a-Way, 3 p.m.
• 4.20 with Bongripper at Eulogy, 5 p.m.
• Protoje meets Tippy I (A Dub Experience) at The Orange Peel, 7 p.m.
• Corridor at The Grey Eagle, 7 p.m.
• Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar, 7 p.m.
• 4/20 Celebration featuring Jerry's Dead at Third Room, 9 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:

• North Asheville Tailgate Market at 275 Edgewood Rd. Sat. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
• Earth Day Market at The Whale, Sat. 1 - 5 p.m.
• Honky Tonk Flea at Eda's Hide-a-Way, Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 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 

Jaime Byrd oil painting, courtesy of Asheville Art Museum

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:

• "Sustenance" Gallery Exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, through Apr. 25
• Artist Reception and Exhibition for Laine Bachman at Bender Gallery, through Apr. 26
• Anti Form: Robert Morris' Earth Projects at Asheville Art Museum, through May 4
• Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene at Asheville Art Museum, through May 4
• Greetings From Asheville Tourism and Transformation in the Postcard Age at Asheville Art Museum, through May 30
• Flora Symbolica: The Art of Flowers at Asheville Art Museum, through Jun. 28
• Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures at Biltmore, through Jan. 4, 2026

Packages and Deals

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

• Experience Spring Renewal with Our Nihon Spa Package at Shoji Spa and Lodge
• A Package to Ignite Your Senses at Pinecrest Bed and Breakfast
• Military and First Responder 10% Discount at Wildberry Lodge