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Friday, March 21, 2025
Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures
Mar 21 2025 – Jan 4 2026 all-day
Biltmore Estate

Biltmore’s next exhibition is an unforgettable exploration of the culture of ancient Egypt, the time of Tutankhamun, the search for and thrilling discovery of his tomb, and the treasures found within.

The event hailed as the world’s most complete Tutankhamun exhibition becomes all the more fascinating in its Biltmore presentation—this is the only experience that reveals the historical connections between the monumental discovery and the Vanderbilt-Cecil family.

This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition premieres March 21 in Amherst at Deerpark®. Reserve your admission tickets and special admission-inclusive overnight packages today.

Friday, December 12, 2025
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Dec 12 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

November 28 – December 21

It’s like a big, warm holiday HUG! The tradition everyone loves continues with the same great holiday cheer to put you in the Christmas spirit. All new renditions of your holiday favorites will help you get those sleigh bells jinglin,’ and chestnuts roasting! There is truly no better way to kick off your holiday season. So, hurry on over with your family, friends, and loved ones to share in the joy and excitement of this seasonal spectacular that will have you feeling merry and bright!

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Saturday, December 13, 2025
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Dec 13 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

November 28 – December 21

It’s like a big, warm holiday HUG! The tradition everyone loves continues with the same great holiday cheer to put you in the Christmas spirit. All new renditions of your holiday favorites will help you get those sleigh bells jinglin,’ and chestnuts roasting! There is truly no better way to kick off your holiday season. So, hurry on over with your family, friends, and loved ones to share in the joy and excitement of this seasonal spectacular that will have you feeling merry and bright!

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Goin’ Across the Mountain
Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Goin’ Across the Mountain

Goin’ Across The Mountain is eight hours of the best in Contemporary/Traditional and Historical Bluegrass Music on The Flagship Bluegrass Station, WNCW-FM in Spindale, NC.

Peace Garden Maintenance
Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm
Live Music at Blue Mtn Ale
Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm

Black Mountain Ale House Presents: Trivia Night

117 Cherry St, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Hendersonville Toxic Trivia
Dec 13 @ 9:30 pm

Hannah Flanagan’s of Hendersonville Presents: Toxic Trivia

Each Saturday night at 9:30 we host “toxic trivia,” an adult-theme contest.

300 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC
Phone: (828) 696-1665

Rock n’ Roll, R&B and Soul w/ DJ Lorruh
Dec 13 @ 10:00 pm

The Double Crown Presents: Rock n’ Roll, R&B and Soul w/ DJ Lorruh

Inside Double Crown

375 Haywood Road, West Asheville, NC 28806

Sunday, December 14, 2025
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Dec 14 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

November 28 – December 21

It’s like a big, warm holiday HUG! The tradition everyone loves continues with the same great holiday cheer to put you in the Christmas spirit. All new renditions of your holiday favorites will help you get those sleigh bells jinglin,’ and chestnuts roasting! There is truly no better way to kick off your holiday season. So, hurry on over with your family, friends, and loved ones to share in the joy and excitement of this seasonal spectacular that will have you feeling merry and bright!

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Live Piano at The Social Lounge
Dec 14 @ 8:00 pm

Live Piano at the Social Lounge

Live Piano, Music By ReadyPlay Entertainment at The Social Lounge. Servers enjoy Industry Night specials every Sunday and Monday nights, and EVERYONE enjoys live music on the baby grand piano. Timeless elegance… nightly.

Karoke at The Double Crown
Dec 14 @ 9:00 pm

The Double Crown Presents: Karoke Sunday Nights

Inside Double Crown

375 Haywood Road, West Asheville, NC 28806

Monday, December 15, 2025
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Dec 15 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

November 28 – December 21

It’s like a big, warm holiday HUG! The tradition everyone loves continues with the same great holiday cheer to put you in the Christmas spirit. All new renditions of your holiday favorites will help you get those sleigh bells jinglin,’ and chestnuts roasting! There is truly no better way to kick off your holiday season. So, hurry on over with your family, friends, and loved ones to share in the joy and excitement of this seasonal spectacular that will have you feeling merry and bright!

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $60 / $70 / $80

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Drawing or Painting at John Mac Kah Studio
Dec 15 @ 9:00 am

John Mac Kah Studio Presents: Drawing or Painting

Register anytime.

Classes, Workshops, and Private Fine Art Instruction.

– Monday & Thursday, 9-4 p.m.

John Mac Kah Studio, 122 Riverside Dr., Studio H, Asheville
(828) 225-5000, www.JohnMacKah.com

 

Mother Goose Time
Dec 15 @ 11:00 am

BuncombeCounty.org HomepageBuncombe County, North Carolina Library

West Asheville Branch Library, 942 Haywood Rd. Asheville, NC 28806

Mother Goose Time (4-18 months)

 

Old Time Music UpCountry Jam
Dec 15 @ 6:30 pm
UpCountry Brewing Co

An Old Time Music Jam hosted by Banjo Mitch McConnell Lough.

Up Country Brewing

A great way to enjoy a dinner show for free.

1042 Haywood Ave, Asheville NC

Creekside Taphouse Trivia Night
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm

Creekside Taphouse Trivia Night

8 Beverly Rd. Asheville, NC

Trivia w/Geeks Who Drink
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm

O.Henry’s / THE UNDERGROUND

Asheville’s Gay Bar/An Alternative Industrial Dance Bar

Trivia w/Geeks Who Drink

 

Monday Night Contra Dance 
Dec 15 @ 7:30 pm

Monday Night Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Center for Art and Spirit at St George’s, 1 School Road in Malvern Hills just off Patton Avenue in West Asheville. Music and caller TBA. Admission $7. Enter through the Green Door marked Parish Hall by the playground. Bring Clean Shoes for Dancing. Bring a water bottle. Bring a snack to share.

Live Piano at The Social Lounge
Dec 15 @ 8:00 pm

Live Piano at the Social Lounge

Live Piano, Music By ReadyPlay Entertainment at The Social Lounge. Servers enjoy Industry Night specials every Sunday and Monday nights, and EVERYONE enjoys live music on the baby grand piano. Timeless elegance… nightly.