Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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Give your body the reset it deserves. This multi equipment-based Pilates class focuses on deep stretching techniques, mindful movement, and breathwork to help realign the body and relax the mind. Perfect for all levels, Rest & Reset Pilates is your invitation to slow down, release tension, and restore balance—both physically and mentally. Whether you’re recovering from an intense workout or simply need a moment of calm, this class will leave you feeling grounded, open, and renewed.
Boost your athletic edge with this reformer-based Pilates class designed specifically for runners, cyclists, and multi-disciplined athletes. This targeted workout focuses on core strength, alignment, mobility, and recovery—key elements to prevent injury and enhance endurance. Whether you’re logging miles, climbing hills, or cross-training, adding Pilates for Performance to your routine will help you move better, recover faster, and perform at your peak.
Dinner Under Dinos is back by popular demand!
Parents- enjoy a night out downtown while treating your kid to a special after-hours event just for them- dinner and a movie at AMOS!
This fun-filled night includes pizza from a local vendor, free exhibit play, custom scavenger hunts for special prizes, and a kid-friendly movie to chill out. Parent drop-off begins at 5:30 with a pickup time between 8:30-9:30, plenty of time to enjoy a meal at any of Asheville’s downtown restaurants.
Dinner Under Dinos is for children 4+. All children must be able to go to the bathroom independently. Children may also bring a water bottle, snacks or an alternative meal. For more info contact [email protected].
Includes:
3 Hours of Museum Play (a G/PG movie will also be playing in the classroom)
Cheese Pizza, H20
Date: May 30th and 31st
Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm (Child(ren) must be picked up no later than 9pm; fees may apply if after 9pm)
Age: 4+ (* All children must be potty-trained to participate.)
Fees:
Per Child = $35.00
Additional Sibling = $30.00
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville presents ‘The Sleeping Beauty’, A beautiful full length production of this classic ballet. Choreography after Marius Petipa with music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky.
Princess Aurora is cursed by the evil fairy Carabosse at her christening, however, the Lilac Fairy intervenes, ensuring Aurora will only sleep until a prince’s kiss awakens her, leading to a grand celebration when the prince finds and kisses her after a hundred years of slumber.
Featuring Ballet Tucson dancers, Hunter Solomon as Prince Desire, and Jessica Lynn as Aurora, alongside the celebrated Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s pre professional company.
Bring your littles to the front steps of M. Judson for our bi-weekly story time! Enjoy some wonderful picture books read aloud to the crowd by our very own booksellers, and children will even get a sweet treat to go.
The Henderson County Curb Market, located at 221 N. Church Street in downtown Hendersonville, extends an invitation for its June Jamboree on Saturday, June 7th, from 8:00am – 2:00pm. The Market will offer live Bluegrass music by Liberty Road, a hot dog plate lunch available for purchase, a craft for Father’s Day at the children’s activity table, and a local authors’ signing. Visitors will enjoy chatting with Market vendors and shopping for produce and the many unique items created by local crafters. Fresh baked goods (including gluten free selections), free range eggs, preserves and honey will also be offered. With each purchase, a raffle ticket will be given for a chance to win a basket filled with Curb Market items donated by vendors. This is sure to be an enjoyable, relaxing day for all.
The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.
Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.
Every Weekend: Come immerse yourself in a somatic journey of sound and relaxation, where ancient wisdom meets modern well-being. Imagine the soothing tones of Himalayan singing bowls washing over you, calming your mind, and rejuvenating your spirit.
Facilitated by Vivek, this sound journey features over 30 handcrafted singing bowls, each emitting a rich spectrum of intricate, highly somatic frequencies and overtones—offering more than just a sound bath. The harmonious and grounding sounds have the potential to deeply influence your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual states of being.
This event is open to all levels—whether you’re a seasoned mindfulness enthusiast, exploring a novel path to relaxation, or simply seeking stress relief. 11am 3pm 6pm
Join us for a special Father’s Day Mug Painting event! Create a unique gift for Dad while having fun. All ages welcome. Supplies provided. Don’t miss out!
Merging art, nature and wellness! 🌺🌸🪻🌸🌺
Come join us for a creative, healing, and inspiring morning in the beautiful gardens of Asheville Salt Cave. Learn the art of flower pounding and pressed flower design from Alicia, of Passiflora Creative. Each participant will create their own set of botanical notecards. Enjoy a guided meditation and session in the healing salt cave and herbal tea sampling. Leave feeling restored and more connected to yourself and the beauty of nature.
Space is almost full register now
https://ashevillesaltcave.com/…/flower-pounding…/
The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.
Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.
Looking for a buzz-worthy event? Look no further than Asheville’s 4th Annual Honey Festival! Join the Center for Honeybee Research and Shanti Elixirs on Sunday, June 8th, from 12-6pm at Highland Brewing for a day of celebration, education, and community-building.
At the festival, you’ll enjoy live music, food trucks, and vendors showcasing the unique flavors of honey and other artisanal goods. But that’s not all: you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the festival will go towards saving pollinators and our planet.
The Center for Honeybee Research will be offering local and international honey for guests to sample and purchase, and you can even participate in the People’s Choice award for local honey vendors. Plus, we will be featuring the live finals of the 15th Annual International Black Jar Honey competition. Festival goers can watch as local celebrities determine the world’s best-tasting honey.
And don’t forget to come dressed in your best pollinator-themed costume! It’s all part of the fun at Asheville’s 4th Annual Honey Festival.
Personal water bottles are recommended, and families are encouraged to attend. So mark your calendars for June 8th, and come out to celebrate the wonderful world of beekeeping, honey, and all things pollinators. Together, we can help save the bees!
Join us in the beautiful Asheville neighborhood of Olivette for an outdoor concert by “writer song-singer” Heather Maloney.
BYOB • BYOC (chair) • $25 • KIDS ARE FREE!
Massachusetts-based artist Heather Maloney found music in the midst of three years at a meditation center, honing a sound moored in days of silent reflection and reverence for storytellers like Joni, Rilke, Ken Burns, and the anonymous authors of Zen parables.
With over 1,000 shows in the US & Canada, and 8 studio albums under her belt, she released her first live album, “No Shortcuts: Live at the Academy” in 2022.
Heather’s songs have played on NPR stations across the country and her live appearances have aired on syndicated programming like eTown and AudioTree. Her song “Nightstand Drawer” was used in the season finale of the CBS TV series “Elementary”, and her songs have also been featured on a number of editorial Spotify playlists & Starbucks’ in-store nationwide playlists.
Heather has toured throughout the US & Canada as a headliner and also in support of acts including Lake Street Dive, Shakey Graves, Gary Clark Jr., Rodrigo y Gabriela, Colin Hay (Men at Work), Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Dar Williams and many more.
The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.
Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.
The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.
Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.
The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 55th Annual Book Sale, the largest and best book sale in North Carolina. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College.
Book donations are collected in Yellow Boxes at numerous community locations from early February to late May 2025. Walk-in donations are accepted each Thursday until May 22 from 10am-2pm at The Book Book, 170 S. Broad St., Brevard, NC.
Pet a possum! Touch a snakeskin! Learn all about the wonderful wild animals that live in our beautiful WNC mountains! Join us at Hands On! Children’s Museum for an interactive presentation from Chimney Rock State Park Animal Encounters.
***Free with Admission***
Celebrate the Full Moon by immersing yourself with the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath! The full moon offers a boost in healing to our energy field.
Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.
The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 6:15 PM, doors close promptly at 6:30 PM.
This session is being offered on a Sliding Scale of $10-$20.
Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.
Dad Jokes Standup Comedy Picture Show
Everyone loves dads doing jokes! Lucky for you these are professional comedians giving you more laughs than groans. Comics on the show do standup with pictures to illustrate their sets!!
Wednesday June 11, 7:30-9p in The Orange Peel’s comedy basement. PULP is a bourbon speakeasy (400+ varieties) located under the iconic stage. No food is served but we do have free snacks while they last and outside food is permitted (no drinks of any kind).
$17 tickets available at door or The Orange Peel’s website
Host is Hilliary Begley voted repeatedly Asheville’s Favorite comic in the Mountain Xpress. Film debut in the Netflix original Dumplin’ as Aunt Lucy, or “Jennifer Anniston’s fat sister,” and Austin Film Festival winning movie When We Last Spoke with Cloris Leachman, now streaming on Amazon Prime.
Join us for After Hours, our 21+ night at the Museum.
This month’s theme is Our Changing World.
Explore how scientists and communities work together for climate resilient futures in our new exhibit Our Changing World. Hear stories from scientists and community members who used a wide variety of skills and problem solving during and after Helene. Make a climate indicator quilt, or explore real-time environment data on our 360 interactive globe.
Trivia with Discount Tobacco Tattoo
8pm-9pm
It’s time for Climate trivia with Meg! How well do you know the changing world around us? Winner gets a free tattoo from Discount Tobacco at Slouch Tattoo.
Soil Sleuths
Get dirty with AMOS Educators in Soil Sleuths- a soil experiment game with tips for your own backyard!
Geologic Timeline Scavenger Hunt
Play games and do art activities that have you moving through Earth’s Eons, Epochs, and Ages! Compete in a Geologic Time Scavenger Hunt to take home a piece of the “Anthropocene.”
Get Active!
Meet groups who are actively working to create sustainable futures through direct action and community science. Learn about firefly conservation with THEM in STEM, explore the flora and fauna hiding in plain sight with Save the UNCA Woods, and get up to speed on the i-26 connector projector with the Citizen’s Coalition.
Touch a Meteorite
Meet the astronomers at PARI (Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute) and get up close to the formation of the universe itself! Touch a meteorite, take a guided tour of our gem collection, and find out about the perfect conditions for forming Earth (and you)!
This is a 21+ event; ID is required. Price of admission ticket includes one free drink.
Experience the transformative power of breathwork in this two-hour workshop designed to help you clear out old energy and embrace the new. As we transition into the vibrancy of spring and the expansiveness of summer, you’ll be supported to release what no longer serves you, renew your energy, and create space for new growth
The heart of the experience will be a conscious connected breathwork journey, where you will be gently guided to clear away emotional blockages, release limiting beliefs, and create space for personal rejuvenation.
This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to shed the old and step into a fresh season or chapter. You’ll leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and open to the possibilities ahead.
All levels are welcome. No prior breathwork experience needed. Must be 18+ and in good health to participate. If you are pregnant or think you may be, or have a serious, severe, or uncontrolled physical or mental health condition, this practice is strongly not recommended. A participation waiver is required. If you have questions about whether breathwork is right for you, please reach out to The Breath Nurse at [email protected].
Hendersonville Racquet Club (HRC) is excited to announce its Summer Tennis Camp dates for 2025, an action-packed program designed for kids ages 5-18. Whether they’re new to tennis or seasoned players, campers will enjoy top-quality instruction, fun activities, and plenty of summer excitement!
Camp Sessions:
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June 9-13 | June 23-27 | July 14-18
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Half-Day (9 AM – 12 PM): $250/week or $75/day
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Full-Day (9 AM – 4 PM): $395/week or $100/day
What to Expect:
Tennis training & match play with professional coaches
Pool time & multi-sport activities for extra fun
A positive, encouraging environment for all skill levels
Snacks provided & optional lunch purchase
Discounts for siblings & HRC members
Scholarships & financial aid available
“Our summer camp is all about learning, fun, and friendship,” says Cre Still, Camp Director at HRC. “Kids will not only develop their tennis skills but also enjoy a variety of activities that make each day exciting and engaging.”
With limited spots available, now is the best time to register. Secure your child’s place today by contacting us at www.hvillerc.com, (828) 693-0040 or [email protected]. Forms and more information can be downloaded at https://tinyurl.com/HRCSummerCamp2025.
Hendersonville Racquet Club is a ten acre complex that includes 5 outdoor pickleball courts, 6 outdoor tennis courts, 3 indoor tennis courts, four indoor pickleball courts, three racquetball courts, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, group fitness classes, and outdoor leisure area by Shaw’s Creek and pond. More information can be found at www.hendersonvilleracquetclub.com, calling 828-693-0040 or emailing [email protected].
The Asheville Magic Experience takes guests on a magical journey of wonder and astonishment . See the worlds best magicians performing live, inches away. Shows are have extremely limited seating with only 25 available for each performance. See the magic close up and experience the wonder in our unique one of a kind pop up magic theater. You can visit AshevilleMagicShow.com for more information and tickets.
The WNC Nature Center continues roaring back to life with one of Asheville’s favorite summer traditions — Brews and Bears!
Starting Friday, May 9, from 5:30–8:00 p.m., this after-hours event invites guests to enjoy the Nature Center in the cool evening hours with live music, local food, and plenty of local brews and beverages.
The Brews and Bears Summer Series will take place on the second Friday of each month through August, and each event features a unique lineup of food trucks, musicians, and animal education programs—so no two nights are the same!
Celebrate community, legacy, and the power of mentorship at this special event honoring the life and impact of Coach Bennie Lee Lake. Hosted by KL Training Solutions — home of My Daddy Taught Me That and My Sister Taught Me That — the day will feature youth voices, food, music, and a self-guided Legacy Trail showcasing the journey from humble beginnings to a thriving center for education, leadership, and peace.
Come meet the young people, mentors, and families building a brighter future in Asheville.
Free and open to all. Family-friendly!
Join us in the beautiful Asheville neighborhood of Olivette for an outdoor concert by *dream folk* trio South for Winter. BYOB • BYOC (chair) • KIDS ARE FREE!
With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins. The band is composed of New Zealander Nick Stone, Coloradan Dani Cichon, and Michigander Alex Stradal, and together the three multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine elements such as classically-trained cello, percussive guitar, mandolin, suitcase stomp, poetic lyricism, and haunting melodies into a genre-bending sound described by American Songwriter as “impeccable”.
✍️ For young writers ages 8–13
Join us in celebration of the Summer Solstice with an evening of bold, imaginative storytelling!
We’ll begin with a short introduction to tall tales—a playful style of story where characters are bigger than life, the details are wildly exaggerated, and nothing is too impossible to imagine. Think tornado-taming, moon-jumping, pancake-stacking kind of adventures.
Then, kids will explore the gallery to find a piece of art that sparks their own tall tale. With notebooks in hand, they’ll write their stories and return for a joyful story-sharing circle to close the night.
📓 Please bring a notebook or journal to write in!
🎟️ Free event, space is limited NO NEED TO RSVP— just arrive!
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “HOSPITALITY”
All Ages
Thursday, June 19
Doors: 6:30pm // Show: 7:30pm
Grey Eagle Music Hall
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is…
HOSPITALITY: Cook up a five-minute story about the beauty and occasional chaos of saying, “Come on in.” Early mornings, late nights, clopening, or back-to-back doubles. Serving your crushtomer or the dread of the house guest that overstayed their welcome. Standing for 8 hours, remembering to smile, and only sometimes crying in the walk-in. Testing mettle and memory. Can I speak to the manager?
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Show Starts: 7:30 PM
Tickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET.
Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kristin Hillegas, owner of Serenity Sound Healing of Asheville, offers a nurturing sanctuary for deep rest, renewal, and inner harmony.
With over 25 years in the Healing Arts, she uses the power of intention to gently guide you into states of relaxation and energetic balance through sound baths with singing bowls, chimes, gongs and more.
Kristin’s sessions support stress relief, emotional healing, clarity, and peace—inviting the body and spirit to return to their natural rhythm of wholeness.
$20 in Advance, $25 at the door
Mark your calendars! Haywood County will host the 1st Annual Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival on June 21st right here on the Folkmoot Friendship Center campus. This is an all-embracing celebration honoring International Day of Yoga, Summer Solstice and whole-body wellness. Beginning with an Opening Ceremony at 10 am, the festival will offer yoga, qigong, tai chi, somatics and sound healing sessions, Wisdom & Wellness talks and workshops, Vendor Village with dozens of artists, artisans, outdoor activity gear and wellness related products, Food Truck Park, an herbal mocktail bar, children’s adventure center with free activities throughout the day, live entertainment, hula hooping, belly dancing and a drum circle, all culminating with a dynamic Closing Ceremony at 8 pm. Axis Yoga is the proud Presenting Sponsor, and Axis instructor Robin King is the founder and director of the festival. We invite you to bring your family, mats, blankets and camp chairs and settle in on The Green, the sports field adjacent to our buildings, for a full day of inspiration, deep connection and family fun. Vending and sponsorship opportunities available. Fees only apply for classes and workshops. All other activities are FREE! For more information, visit the festival website at https://www.smokymountainyogafest.com/