This Weekend in Asheville

Wicked Weed

Asheville Restaurant Week

Friday - Sunday, January 17-19, Various Times
Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts Asheville

Savor the flavors of Asheville during Restaurant Week, featuring two opportunities to explore the city’s vibrant food scene: January 21-27 and February 18-24. From fine dining to local favorites, over 50 restaurants are serving up special menus and culinary delights. Show love to your favorite spots or discover new ones—don’t miss this celebration of Asheville’s best eats!

The Whale's Winter Festival

Saturday, January 25, 1 - 4 p.m.
The Whale - West Asheville

Brighten up the winter season and support local businesses at this festive celebration! Enjoy shopping from local vendors, live music, entertainment, snowless snowman building, a DIY s'mores station, and plenty of beer to warm your spirits. 

The Rebirth Of Kool TV Series Premiere Episode 1

Saturday, January 18, 2 - 11 p.m.
The Orange Peel

Step back in time to the 1940s with The Rebirth of Kool, a dazzling new series shot locally in Hendersonville, Brevard, and Asheville. Featuring a star-studded cast, this captivating production brings WWII-era events like the Zoot Suit Riots to life, blending historical authenticity with cinematic magic. Dress in your 1940s flair or best attire and celebrate the magic of this extraordinary series! 

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

Friday, January 24:

• Paul Koptak and Keven Dolan at Wicked Weed West, 5:30 p.m.
• Clean(ish) Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing, 6 p.m.
• Foreign Film Fridays at Flood Gallery, 7 p.m.
• Don't Tell Comedy at Eulogy, 7 p.m.
• Poetry & Music Duets at Center for Spiritual Living Asheville, 7 p.m.
• Jeeves Saves the Day at NC Stage Company, 7:30 p.m.
• Slow Runner +Moon Bride at Citizen Vinyl, 8 p.m.
• Songwriters Round: Kevin Smith, Ashley Heath, Danny Knowles at Eda's Hide-a-Way, 8 p.m.
• Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band + Eddie 9V at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.

Saturday, January 25:

• Comedy for Comedians, supporting our friends in Los Angeles at Catawba Brewing, 6 p.m.
• Jeeves Saves the Day at NC Stage Company, 7:30 p.m.
• Log's Electric Space Whistle Sound Bath at Vintage Kava, 8 p.m.
• Donny Benét at Orange Peel, 8 p.m.
• Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing, 8 p.m.
• Sid Jerr-Dan and the Snake Mountain Boys at Eda's Hide-a-Way, 8 p.m.

Sunday, January 26: 

• Asheville Vaudeville at Grey Eagle, 12 p.m.
• Jeeves Saves the Day at NC Stage Company, 2 p.m.
• Jazz Sundays at Ginger's Revenge, 2:30 p.m.
• Comedy for Community supporting Tranzmission at Catawba Brewing, 6:30 p.m.
• Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage, 7 p.m.

Tailgate & Specialty Pop-Up Markets

Hi-Wire Brewing Christmas Market

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:

• Sip & Shop at Grove Arcade, Fri. 4 - 6 p.m.
• Cuentos y Café Book Pop-Up at BattleCat Coffee East Asheville, Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Mourning Mass - Market & Music at Eulogy, Sun. 12 - 3 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:

• An Artful Journey: Siena and the Rise of Painting at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Expert Tour: American Made at Asheville Art Museum, Sat. 2 p.m.
• Standing Strong: Benefit Exhibition for Asheville Artists at Bender Gallery, through Jan. 25
• The Totem: Celebrating Family, Spirit, and Culture at UpMarket Gallery through Jan. 31
• "Valley Talent" Gallery Exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, through Jan. 31
• Chihuly at Biltmore at Amhearst at Deerpark on Biltmore Estate through Feb. 2
• American Made at Asheville Art Museum, through Feb. 9
• Forces of Nature: Ceramics from the Hayes Collection at Asheville Art Museum, through Mar. 17
• Anti Form: Robert Morris' Earth Projects at Asheville Art Museum, through May 4
• Greetings From Asheville Tourism and Transformation in the Postcard Age at Asheville Art Museum, through May 30

Packages and Deals

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

• $169 for 2 Biltmore Tickets at Pinecrest Bed and Breakfast
• $80 Credit for Asheville Restaurant Week Lodging Special at The Inn at Amaris Farm
• 15% off at Spicewalla Store with Chai Pani or Botiwalla Reciept