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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Monday, April 16, 2018
Monday Night Contra Dance
Apr 16 @ 7:30 pm
Center for Art and Spirit

Come on out to West Asheville on Monday Nights for Contra Dancing and Waltzes from 7:30 PM to 9:45. No partner needed just bring yourself.  $7 or more.

Thursday, April 19, 2018
Contra Dance At The OFB CANCELLED
Apr 19 @ 8:00 pm
Warren Wilson College

Come on out and Contra Dance with the Old Farmer’s Ball. Free lesson starts at 7:30 PM and the dance starts at 8.

Saturday, April 21, 2018
Harvest Moon Folk Society Contra Dance At River Falls Lodge
Apr 21 @ 7:30 pm
River Falls Lodge

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Sunday, April 22, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
Apr 22 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Monday, April 23, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
Apr 23 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
Apr 24 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
Apr 25 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Thursday, April 26, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
Apr 26 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

True Home Open Mic at Flood Gallery
Apr 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Uncensored expression: anyone is invited to step up to share song, music, poetry, comedy, rants & raves!

The most eclectic open mic around, in a welcoming gallery setting! 6 pm signup, perform 6:30-8:30 pm.

Friday, April 27, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
Apr 27 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

City Dance
Apr 27 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Saturday, April 28, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
Apr 28 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Sunday, April 29, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
Apr 29 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Monday, April 30, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
Apr 30 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
May 1 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
May 2 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Thursday, May 3, 2018
the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
May 3 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Friday, May 4, 2018
DYI Mother’s Day Gift Workshop
May 4 all-day
The Refinery Creator Space - Majik Studio #13
DYI Mother's Day Gift Workshop @ The Refinery Creator Space - Majik Studio #13 |  |  |

Join the artists at Majik Studios on Friday, May 4 and make your mom a gift that will tug at her heartstrings. Create a beautiful marbled silk hankie, or a stunning metal stamped necklace or a personalized printable embroidery gift or a very chic crocheted pom-pom keychain, to name a few.

Cost to attend is $25 per one hour class. Classes are held on the hour, every hour, from 5:00 – 7:00pm, with the last class ending at 8:00pm. You may purchase multiple classes. To register select May 4, DIY Mother’s Day Gifts, and your preferred time on the calendar below. You will be prompted to select your class during the registration process.

Our Community
May 4 all-day
NC

The AAAC is excited to welcome the kindergartners of Ira B. Jones Elementary into the Hall Gallery. The kindergarten classes are working on a new social studies unit called Our Community. In this unit they will be exploring questions like: Why do people work? How we can help our community? What are our community’s needs and wants? The students will be learning about different kinds of neighborhoods like rural, city, suburban, and why they are important.
In art class the students will apply their understanding of these topics by creating a paper collage of their neighborhood. They will use various paper shapes to create a collage of a neighborhood. The neighborhoods will “link” together with a road that “unites” us all as one community.
The creations inspired by this lessons will be on display Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm from May 4 – June 29, 2018.

the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
May 4 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Eight DIY Mother’s Day Gifts Guaranteed to Make Mom Melt
May 4 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Refinery Creator Space
Eight  DIY Mother's Day Gifts Guaranteed to Make Mom Melt @ The Refinery Creator Space | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

Join the artists at Majik Studios on Friday, May 4, and make your mom a gift that will tug at her heartstrings. Create a marbled, or metal stamped necklace, or chic crocheted pom-pom keychain, to name a few.

The cost to attend is $25 per one hour class. Classes are held on the hour, every hour, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, with the last class ending at 8:00 pm

May The Fourth Be With You: Star Wars Tribute Show Opening Reception
May 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ZaPow

May The Fourth Be With You; Star Wars Tribute Show Opening Reception.
What: New Artwork inspired by All Things Star Wars, Live NerdCore Music, and FREE BEER
When: Friday, May 4th, 7-9m
Cost: FREE
Where: ZaPow! 150 Coxe Ave. Suite 101 Asheville NC 28801

Featured ZaPow Artists Include:
Amanda Coronado, Apostasy X Fnord, Blake Lee Ferguson, Cayce Moyer, Cheryl Eugenia Barnes, Chad Gordon, Christina A. Ramsey, Daniel Suter, Elizabeth Albright, Greg Vineyard, Jessi Wheeler, John L. Haldane, Madalyn McLeod, Randall Smith, Seth Jones, Whitney Paige

AND

LIVE performance of Asheville NC’s #1 Nautical Themed Nerd-Core Surf & Rockabilly Band, EDDY & THE WHIRLPOOLS!

For details
[email protected]

ZaPow.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/957789937719473/

Dirt, dreams & death: an evening of butoh solos
May 4 @ 8:00 pm – May 5 @ 10:00 pm
Revolve
Dirt, dreams & death: an evening of butoh solos @ Revolve  |  |  |

On May 4th and 5th Asheville Butoh Collective presents Dirt, dreams and death, featuring solo works by ABC’s Jenni Cockrell, Julie Gillum and Constance Humphries.

Mound is an archetypal journey into feminine rites of passage, created and performed by Julie B. Gillum. Composer Ivan Seng will provide novel aurowave companionship in the form of an original soundscape for the piece.

Constance Humphries presents The Daydreamers’ Ball for Strange and Broken Things At the daydreamers’ ball, you can be set free…hush your talk and waltz with me. Two steps and four steps and down the hall, down at the daydreamers’ ball.

Jenni Cockrell/strange daughters butoh premieres arterial spirits, a reimagining of the character of Lady Macbeth exploring power, paradox, memory, love and loss.

Saturday, May 5, 2018
Our Community
May 5 all-day
NC

The AAAC is excited to welcome the kindergartners of Ira B. Jones Elementary into the Hall Gallery. The kindergarten classes are working on a new social studies unit called Our Community. In this unit they will be exploring questions like: Why do people work? How we can help our community? What are our community’s needs and wants? The students will be learning about different kinds of neighborhoods like rural, city, suburban, and why they are important.
In art class the students will apply their understanding of these topics by creating a paper collage of their neighborhood. They will use various paper shapes to create a collage of a neighborhood. The neighborhoods will “link” together with a road that “unites” us all as one community.
The creations inspired by this lessons will be on display Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm from May 4 – June 29, 2018.

the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
May 5 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.

Raku Magic with Paul Gisondo
May 5 @ 9:30 am – 9:30 am
Odyssey ClayWorks
Raku Magic with Paul Gisondo @ Odyssey ClayWorks  |  |  |

One-Day Workshop
May 5
Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm

Experience the drama, amazement and instant gratification of Raku in this one-day firing workshop. Bring up to 5 bisque fired pieces (vertically oriented vase and cylinder forms up to 12 inches in height preferred). We will glaze the pieces using a variety of crackle, iridescent luster and matte glazes and fire the work outdoors in our Raku kiln. Pieces will be removed from red-hot kiln and quickly transferred into ash cans lined with flammable materials. Participants will go home the same day with dramatically transformed, finished work! This workshop is limited to 10 participants and will fill up. Early registration is recommended.

Level: All Levels
Tuition: $115 + $25 Lab Fee

AARP/YMCA Sock Hop
May 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Asheville YMCA
ARP and the YMCA of Western North Carolina are cohosting a community Sock Hop to focus on adults living with cognitive limitations such as dementia.
The Sock Hop will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Asheville YMCA, complete with crepe paper decorations from the old high school dance days. A DJ will spin the tunes from  the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
Open to all ages, the event will feature food and refreshments, including ice cream from the Hop Ice Cream Café. A photo booth will be available for participants to create mementoes of a fun-filled evening.
The Y and AARP believe that community engagement helps dispel the stigma associated with the diagnosis of dementia and the common belief that those diagnosed with dementia are no longer capable of advocating on their own behalf, said Diane Saccone, director of healthy aging initiatives at the YMCA of WNC.
The Sock Hop’s “health meets social” approach allows individuals living with a diagnosis of dementia to be connected and contribute to community while offering the opportunity to live fuller, more purpose-driven lives.
So grab your friends, dress up in your poodle skirts and saddle shoes and show us your best twist, swing, shag, or pony and enjoy the evening with us!
The event is free for YMCA members and $5 for nonmembers. Child care is available for children ages 6 months to 12 years for $5 per child.
Sign up at the front desk at any YMCA of WNC location. Learn more at ymcawnc.org.
Harvest Moon Folk Society Contra Dance At River Falls Lodge
May 5 @ 7:30 pm
River Falls Lodge

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Sunday, May 6, 2018
Our Community
May 6 all-day
NC

The AAAC is excited to welcome the kindergartners of Ira B. Jones Elementary into the Hall Gallery. The kindergarten classes are working on a new social studies unit called Our Community. In this unit they will be exploring questions like: Why do people work? How we can help our community? What are our community’s needs and wants? The students will be learning about different kinds of neighborhoods like rural, city, suburban, and why they are important.
In art class the students will apply their understanding of these topics by creating a paper collage of their neighborhood. They will use various paper shapes to create a collage of a neighborhood. The neighborhoods will “link” together with a road that “unites” us all as one community.
The creations inspired by this lessons will be on display Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm from May 4 – June 29, 2018.

the point in between: the ART of PHIL KURZ
May 6 all-day
Flood Gallery

revolution, religion, identity, insanity…and love

Curated by Cynthia Hatfield

An exhibit of paintings, drawings, comic strips, writings and assemblages by self-taught, D.C.-area artist Phil Kurz who was a prescient conduit for topics both emotionally personal and philosophically universal. Phil’s art ranges in style from graphic figures & illustrations to geometric & organic abstractions. Highly-intelligent, serious, honest & sensitive, the schizophrenia that plagued him also informed him.

A percentage of sales of select works will go to the Unicef Safety in School Fund and the Asheville Southside Kitchen in memory of Phil Kurz.

Exhibition catalog available for sale.