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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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 15 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 16 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 17 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Poetry Night: Rumi
Feb 17 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Odd's Cafe

Rumi was a Sufi mystic and poet in the 1200’s AD. His poems on love, soul, and God inspire people of all faiths to this day. I’ll bring some of my favorites for discussion but encourage others to bring some of theirs as well.

Friday, February 18, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 18 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Saturday, February 19, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 19 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Asheville Celtic Festival
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Western NC Agricultural Center Davis Event Center,

The Asheville Celtic Festival, a Winter Indoor/Outdoor Celtic Festival bringing the Celtic Spirit of the Seven Nations to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, will be held at the Davis Center at the WNC Agricultural Center giving us a comfortable setting in the winter months.

• Feel the Vibes of Early Settlers from the Celtic Nations

• Participate in Entertaining Battles and Performances

• Learn About Celtic History and Traditions

• Listen to LIVE Celtic Music

• Explore your Family Background

• See Characters in 1700 Period Dress

• Shop the Celtic Crafts and Buy a Kilt

• Eat Traditional Foods

• Drink the Stouts & Ales

• Rest by the Fire

 

Cool events to keep the Celtic spirit alive through the winter.

· VIP Benefits with Royal Pass Ticket

· Kilts and Accessories

· Scottish Athletes

· Scottish and Irish Dog Clubs

· Armored Sword Fighting

· Scotch Tasting

· A Castle

Cultural Marketplace Pop-Up to Celebrate Black History Month in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Outlets in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory

Cultural Marketplace Popup

 Asheville Outlets has announced a Cultural Marketplace Pup-Up in celebration of Black History Month to be held on Saturdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory. The Cultural Marketplace will feature over twenty vendors offering original art, handmade apparel, health, wellness, and beauty products, jewelry, candles, and one-of-a-kind gift items. 

 

“We thank the YMI Cultural Center, the City of Asheville, and Asheville Outlets for this opportunity during Black History month,” says alexandria monque ravenel and Ajax Ravenel co-owners of Noir Collective AVL.

The Cultural Marketplace is a collaboration between Noir Collective AVL, Center for Participatory Change (CPC), and YMI Cultural Center. 

 

Vendors will include Wintress Daughter Soaps, Jenny Pickens, LLC, Makeba Loving Hands, Heart/Soul Apparel, It’s Amira M, LLC, The Body & Temple Co., Black Diamond Enterprise, Peculiar Persona, Counsel to the Entrepreneur, From the Ashes Cultural Arts & Counseling, Livauskendai & Co., Rehab Project, and more.

Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Spirituality + Healing the Medical Medium®️ Way
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
online
Spirituality & Healing the Medical Medium®️ Way

Food and Supplementation are often at the forefront of the Medical Medium®️ healing discussions. But one of the MOST important aspects of healing is the SPIRITUAL aspect of healing.

What we’ll do:

11:00 Short introductions
11:15 Discussion/Q&A
11:55 Bathroom Break
12:00 Continue Discussion/Q&A
12:25 Closing Blessing

(Please be on time. We’ll begin right at 11:00).

*Please be in a location with a quiet background and where you can devote your full attention to the person speaking. We often get personal and emotional and being present helps keep this a safe and compassionate space.

Sunday, February 20, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 20 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Monday, February 21, 2022
Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 21 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 23 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 24 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Friday, February 25, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 25 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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WEE TRADE CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center Davis Event Center

Wee Trade is all about families helping families. 45,000 Sq Ft of quality consigned goods gathered under one roof for a 3-day weekend sale event at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC, just across from the Asheville Regional Airport.

Pay a 30% sales commission, you keep 70% and are invited to the Consignor Pre-Sale the day before the public!

From strollers and nursery furniture to clothing and toys, we’ve got everything you need for your infant, toddler or children & teens! It’s also a great way for grandparents, pre-schools, day cares, etc. to shop for their children’s needs.

 
Friday, February 25th- 10:00 am-8:00pm
Saturday, February 26th- 8:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, February 27th- 8:00 am-3:00pm
Saturday, February 26, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 26 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

WEE TRADE CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT
Feb 26 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center Davis Event Center

Wee Trade is all about families helping families. 45,000 Sq Ft of quality consigned goods gathered under one roof for a 3-day weekend sale event at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC, just across from the Asheville Regional Airport.

Pay a 30% sales commission, you keep 70% and are invited to the Consignor Pre-Sale the day before the public!

From strollers and nursery furniture to clothing and toys, we’ve got everything you need for your infant, toddler or children & teens! It’s also a great way for grandparents, pre-schools, day cares, etc. to shop for their children’s needs.

 
Friday, February 25th- 10:00 am-8:00pm
Saturday, February 26th- 8:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, February 27th- 8:00 am-3:00pm
ASHEVILLE TRAIN SHOW
Feb 26 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
WNC Ag Center Expo Building

The Asheville Train Show is the WNC Model Railroaders annual event. This show makes it a great family outing for kids of all ages. You will find anything, and everything, related to trains in all scales, plus books and videos. Also, many memorabilia items of all sizes and real to replicas of interest to all.

There will be lots of items for sale and display. Pictures, books, t-shirts, and model railroad equipment are generally available. There will be free advice for model railroad questions from our club members. It has become a tradition in the mountain area.
Cultural Marketplace Pop-Up to Celebrate Black History Month in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory
Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Outlets in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory

Cultural Marketplace Popup

 Asheville Outlets has announced a Cultural Marketplace Pup-Up in celebration of Black History Month to be held on Saturdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory. The Cultural Marketplace will feature over twenty vendors offering original art, handmade apparel, health, wellness, and beauty products, jewelry, candles, and one-of-a-kind gift items. 

 

“We thank the YMI Cultural Center, the City of Asheville, and Asheville Outlets for this opportunity during Black History month,” says alexandria monque ravenel and Ajax Ravenel co-owners of Noir Collective AVL.

The Cultural Marketplace is a collaboration between Noir Collective AVL, Center for Participatory Change (CPC), and YMI Cultural Center. 

 

Vendors will include Wintress Daughter Soaps, Jenny Pickens, LLC, Makeba Loving Hands, Heart/Soul Apparel, It’s Amira M, LLC, The Body & Temple Co., Black Diamond Enterprise, Peculiar Persona, Counsel to the Entrepreneur, From the Ashes Cultural Arts & Counseling, Livauskendai & Co., Rehab Project, and more.

Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Sunday, February 27, 2022
GO LOCAL ASHEVILLE UNVEILS FIRST-EVER APP TO BETTER SERVE BUSINESSES, CARD MEMBERS
Feb 27 all-day
online

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,

The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

WEE TRADE CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT
Feb 27 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
WNC Agricultural Center Davis Event Center

Wee Trade is all about families helping families. 45,000 Sq Ft of quality consigned goods gathered under one roof for a 3-day weekend sale event at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC, just across from the Asheville Regional Airport.

Pay a 30% sales commission, you keep 70% and are invited to the Consignor Pre-Sale the day before the public!

From strollers and nursery furniture to clothing and toys, we’ve got everything you need for your infant, toddler or children & teens! It’s also a great way for grandparents, pre-schools, day cares, etc. to shop for their children’s needs.

 
Friday, February 25th- 10:00 am-8:00pm
Saturday, February 26th- 8:00am-6:00pm
Sunday, February 27th- 8:00 am-3:00pm
Monday, February 28, 2022
Second Gear Winter Consignment Sale!
Feb 28 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Second Gear

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Organically Divine: 3 Big Questions
Mar 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
online
Organically Divine:  3 Big Questions

Organically Divine
Rev. Darlene Strickland
Minister at Unity of the Blue Ridge

Unconsciously a person crafts an individual identity and personal reality. As Ram Dass said, “We all go through ‘Somebody’ training”. All the while, our Divine Identity is intact, organic, complete, and immutable. In any moment you can realize and live from your Divine Identity. You do not have to acquire your Divine Identity; you have only to mature in your experiential understanding of this essential identity and allow it to become your moment-by-moment reality.

*****

Rev. Darlene Strickland is a spiritual visionary and mystic for our times. She is an outstanding speaker and singer who has a knack for weaving spiritual wisdom and transformational practices into real life experiences.

Darlene is an openly intuitive, gay, cancer survivor, who experienced an extraordinary and powerful kundalini awakening when she lived and worked on Maui. Speaking of that experience and what followed, she said “You can’t poo-poo what’s woo-woo if it happens to you-you”.

Raised in eastern North Carolina, Darlene became uncomfortably aware of racial injustice and religious intolerance at an early age. “I was white in the rural South and I was part of the ‘right’ religious affiliation. So, I was told. But my heart knew there were no better-than or less-than people… and my soul knew we came from the one, same divine Source.”

Darlene became an Ordained Unity Minister in 2004 and previously served ministries in Kansas, Hawaii and Washington State. Prior to seminary, she served as the Music Director at Unity of the Triangle in Raleigh, N.C. She currently serves as Senior Minister at Unity of The Blue Ridge in Mills River, N.C.

Before entering seminary, Darlene was a Senior Executive in the children’s toy industry, working with BRIO Toys and TY Inc. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and is a Seminary graduate of Unity Worldwide Institute.

She lives with her partner Tia and their fur-angel Ari Grace. Life is best when rendezvous with Mother Nature, family time, and sharing home cooked meals and hearty laugher are involved!