This Weekend in Asheville

Rock N Roll Weekend

Friday - Saturday, March 14-15, 8 - 9:30 p.m.
Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

Rock out to the classics with a weekend of legendary tribute performances! The Wildflowers America’s #1 Tom Petty tribute band, kicks things off on Friday night, followed by Monsters of Yacht on Saturday, bringing the smooth sounds of yacht rock from Toto, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, and more.

St. Patrick's Day

Saturday - Sunday, March 15 - 16, various times
Various Locations

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long! Whether you’re looking to dance a jig, raise a pint, or enjoy a festive feast, here’s your guide to the best St. Patrick’s Day events happening this weekend.

• St. Patrick's Day Splash at Wagbar, Sat. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• St. Paddy's Taproom Celebration at Highland Brewing Company, Sat. 12 - 7 p.m. (free), 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. (ticketed event)
• St. Patrick's Day at Wicked Weed Brewing, Sat. 2 - 6 p.m.
• Green Day Party at Hi-Wire Brewing, Sat. 3 - 6 p.m.
• St. Patrick's Day Party & Guinness Glass Giveaway at The Whale, Sat. 4 - 5 p.m.
• Asheville's Best St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl, Sat. 5 - 11 p.m.
• Irish Nonsense, a wee silly St. Patrick's Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing, Sun. 6:30 -8 p.m.

New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half

Saturday, March 15, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pack Square Park

After the devastation of Hurricane Helene, this event brings locals and visitors together to run through a changing landscape while celebrating the unshakable spirit of the community. Lace up, rally with us, and be part of Asheville’s comeback story.

The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival - Kickoff Party

Sunday, March 16, 6 p.m.
The LaZoom Room

The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns for its 23rd year, bringing a bold lineup of experimental, unusual, and boundary-pushing performances. With over 50 shows spanning dance, theater, puppetry, music, and art that defies definition, this festival is a celebration of the unexpected. Sunday night an opening party kicks off a week of fringe events.

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

Friday, March 14:

• Rob “Splatt” Appleblatt at Wicked Weed West, 5:30 p.m.
• Jazz Jam at Leaf Global Arts, 7 p.m.
• Karaoke Sing Along at Center for Spiritual Living Asheville, 7 p.m.
• Foreign Film Fridays at Flood Gallery, 7 p.m.
• Comedy: Chris Higgins at Catawba Brewing, 7 p.m.
• Cameron Whitcomb with Ben Cottrill at Grey Eagle, 7 p.m.
• Left Lane Cruiser, Pentagram String Band, Little Foot at Eulogy, 7 p.m.
• The Amity Affliction at Orange Peel, 8 p.m.
• The Comedy Zone – Collin Moulton at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m.
• Comedy: Chris Higgins at Catawba Brewing, 9 p.m.
• Challenge Accepted: A Game Show at LaZoom Room, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 15:

• Masterworks 5: Carmen at First Baptist Church of Asheville, 2 p.m.
• Comedy: Andrew Rudick at Catawba Brewing, 7 p.m.
• Jesse Roper at The Grey Eagle, 7 p.m.
• Morgan Bevis at Bear's Smokehouse, 7 p.m.
• NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition at Citizen Vinyl, 7 p.m.
• Queer Fusion Equinox Masquerade in West Asheville, 7:30 p.m.
• Masterworks 5: Carmen at First Baptist Church of Asheville, 8 p.m.
• Ani DiFranco at Orange Peel, 8 p.m.
• Jane Monheit at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m.
• Cactus Kate and The Pricks at Eda's Hide-a-Way, 8 p.m.
• Latin Night! | DJ MTN VIBEZ at Hemingway's Cuba, 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 16: 

• Burlesque Brunch at Grey Eagle, 11:30 a.m.
• Jazz Sundays at Ginger's Revenge, 2:30 p.m.
• NASCAR Sunday's at Eda's Hide-a-Way, 3 p.m.
• Celtic Angels Ireland at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 3 p.m.
• Julia Nunnally Duncan booksigning at Flood Gallery, 3 p.m.
• Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar, 7 p.m.
• Jimmy Vivino Band at Grey Eagle, 7 p.m.
• Castle Rat w/ Seismic Sutra & Auralayer at Eulogy, 7 p.m.
• The Elovaters at Orange Peel, 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:

• Dark Market: Asheville at Highland Brewing Company, Fri. 5:30 - 9 p.m.
• North Asheville Tailgate Market's 2025 Winter Market at 275 Edgewood Rd., Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. through March 29
• 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 

Lunadendron

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 at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Maker's March Live Demonstrations at Asheville Gallery of Art, Sat. 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Forces of Nature: Ceramics from the Hayes Collection at Asheville Art Museum, through Mar. 17
• California Minimalism: Solo Exhibition for Angela Johal at Bender Gallery, through Mar. 22
• "Emerging Artists" Gallery Exhibit at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, through Mar. 28
• Mountain Songs at Asheville Gallery of Art through Mar. 30
• 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

Packages and Deals

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

• 50% off Sunday night when part of 3 day weekend at Bent Creek Lodge
• A Beery Romantic Getaway at The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast
• Add a Free Night on us! March 2025 at Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds