Larry Halstead is a tech nerd with an affinity for arts & sports. Reppin' the hard streets of South Asheville for almost 15 years. He's made this city home and has vowed to never stop fighting to keep it as weird & unique as possible.

We’re thankful for all the wonderful events happening this weekend in Asheville! Here’s our Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update – Thanksgiving style. Get out there and party off that turkey!

THANKSGIVING DAY 11/24

Orphan’s Thanksgiving Potluck @ Crow and Quill

A potluck for your very special Thanksgiving Day at your favorite bar. With magick from Ahnika Meyer-Wilde.

Friday, 11/25

IT’S BLACK FRIDAY Y’ALL.

David Wilcox Annual Thanksgiving Concert @ The Grey Eagle

8 pm

David Wilcox and friends perform their annual Thanksgiving show! Tickets are on sale now for $22/$25. Get them while they’re around–this show tends to sell out.

FRITZgiving with Marley Carroll and Hustle Souls @ Asheville Music Hall

9 pm – 2:30 am

Funky rockers The Fritz, “Asheville’s music ambassadors,” come home to celebrate for the holidays with Hustle Souls and local phenom DJ Marley Caroll. $10.

Saturday, 10/26

Buy Local Saturday @ Westside Artist Co-Op

10 am – 8 pm

The holiday shopping season has officially begun! Head down to the Westside Artist Co-Op and support local artists and makers.

Acoustic Syndicate Annual Thanksgiving Homecoming @ The Grey Eagle

Another wonderful band takes the stage at the Grey Eagle to celebrate and be thankful. Tickets are $15/$18.

Sunday, 10/27

Shane Parish Album Release Show & Friends @ Grey Eagle

7-10 pm

Celebrating the release of Undertaker Please Drive Slow, the new album from genius guitarist Shane Parish of Ahleuchatistas. Shane will play a solo set, then will play with Ahleuchatistas, Tashi Dorji, and Library of Babel. The Grey Eagle is officially the venue to be spotted at this weekend.

Rock for Standing Rock @ Pulp

8 pm – 1 am

A silent auction plus a rock and roll show from Death and the Reverend to benefit Standing Rock and the #NoDAPL movement.