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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No registration needed!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2027679537245180/
Free Concert on the 3rd Thursday of the Month, May through September. Live Music, cold beverages, hot food and family friendly activities!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2114425962122822/?event_time_id=2114425972122821
This is sure to be a fun event series. We will be exploring 3-4 different wines and food pairings every other week from 5:00-6:00. Petite pours and small plates to elevate the middle of your week.
Very Limited seating so a credit card is needed to secure your reservation. Featured wines will available for order at 50% discount off bottle/ case prices.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1818872528415227/?event_time_id=1818872545081892
Aug 3rd update: THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL
This delicious after hours event features tasty treats from local ice cream & dessert vendors. Families will enjoy experiencing the Nature Center in the evening when the animals are most active while also getting some tasty treats!
Dessert Safari is for current Friends members. This is a members only event and is free to current members. Registration must be made ahead of time. THIS EVENT IS FULL.
Participating Dessert Partners:
Kona Ice
The Hop Ice Cream Co
Kilwin’s (fudge!)
Whit’s Frozen Custard
https://www.facebook.com/events/1951193864945333/
Dog Daze of Summer Social featuring our Brewery of the Month: Foothills Brewing
This is a FREE event & all ages welcome (dogs & humans)
Grab your 4 legged friend and come on down to celebrate summertime on the patio with some music and drinks! Foothills’ August Craft Happiness IPA project is Safe. Safe IPA is brewed to help no-kill animal shelters in their mission to save all healthy and treatable animals. We are partnering with Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue. 100% of proceeds from the Safe IPA will be donated to them, so head on over and support this local shelter!
https://www.facebook.com/events/225990118057669/
Come meet our region’s government leadership in an informal reception hosted in the Visitor Center lobby. Each year, the Chamber brings together the mayors of the region and members of the Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to meet and network with the Western North Carolina’s business community. Local elected officials from Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania counties attend.
This event is FREE to attend. There is no need to register.
We encourage guests to wear their business name badges. If the Chamber parking lot fills up, additional parking is available next door at the Montford North Star Academy.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1439807239454304/
Interested in Community Rights and why Big Corporations have more rights than we do? This film showcases the work of CELDF and the Community Rights movement across the US.
“We the People 2.0” is about the loss of democracy in the United States. The story unfolds through the eyes of rural people and sacrifice zones in urban communities who have faced decades of toxic dumps, drilling and mines in their communities. These people come to understand that the reason they can’t stop the destruction is that the US has become an oligarchy, run by the corporate few who ignore the rights and will of the people. These people are frontally challenging our corporate state; thereby saving nature and themselves. Thomas Linzey, a nonprofit attorney’s inspiring words shows how, we, the people, can turn this around and lay claim to our democracy. This movement is building as you read this, not just in this country but around the world; this film shows how and where it all began.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1102093819955239/
Everybody is familiar with the Ribeye – a prized cut for flavor and texture. But how about the Sierra? The Teres Major? The Denver? Come work alongside the professional butchers at the Chop Shop Butchery during of evening of libations and plenty of BEEF snacks! They’ll break down an entire front quarter of dry aged Apple Brandy Beef with the farmer himself, Seth Church. You’ll get to learn about the many retail cuts, talk with Chef Rob Jones on the different ways to prepare the cuts, and even taste some examples as we go. This is an in depth class that’ll last around 2 hours, and everyone will take home some of this amazing Wilkes County beef.
https://www.facebook.com/events/267684797303545/
Free yourself from the frantic and embrace the joy of slow…
Are you constantly striving to keep up with life’s busy expectations? It’s easy to feel consumed with the desire to “succeed” and “acquire,” and miss the simple opportunities waiting for you to slow down: a walk in the forest, sharing laughter with family, a personal moment of gratitude…
Once upon a time, it became clear to Brooke McAlary that the key to happiness was discovering a simpler, more fulfilling existence. She put the brakes on her stressful path and reorganized her life to live outside the status-quo, emphasizing depth, connection, and meaningful experiences. Alongside Brooke’s affirming personal stories of breaking down and rising up, Slow provides practical advice and fascinating insights into the benefits and challenges of the slow life, such as:
–Decluttering to de-owning
–Messiness to mindfulness
–Asking why, to asking where to now?
Slow is an inspirational guide on creating a life filled with the things that really matter and is meant for anyone seeking peace, meaning, and joy in their otherwise rapid lives. Slowly–of course.
This book is available for purchase in-store, by phone, or online by visiting https://www.malaprops.com/book/9781492665540
We ask that you purchase the books you want to be signed at our events from Malaprop’s. When you do this you are not only supporting the work it takes to run an events program, you are also telling the publishers that they should keep sending authors here.
Can’t make it to the store for the event? Call us or order the book on our website in advance, and we’ll get it signed for you. Make sure you write your preferences in the comments if you purchase online.
https://www.facebook.com/events/252841315488483/
Amy Greene was born and raised in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, and she began writing stories about the people of Appalachia from a very young age. Her debut novel, “Bloodroot” (2010), was named among Booklist’s Top 10 Debut Novels and received the Weatherford Award for fiction. Greene will speak about her writing process and what gives character to her Appalachian novels.
This event is limited to 165 guests. Cost is $20 for general admission and FREE for Bridge Club members.
Asheville, North Carolina-based photographer and author Tim Barnwell’s will give a talk on his book Great Smoky Mountains Vistas: A Guide, with Mountain Peak Identifications, for What to See and Do In and Around the National Park. When he started his mountain identification project along the Blue Ridge Parkway he had no idea that it would take seven years to complete his Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains projects.
The Smokies book includes mountain peak identifications from overlooks along Highway 441/Newfound Gap Road, in Cataloochee Valley, Cades Cove, from the Foothills Parkway and Blue Ridge Parkway, and aerial views of the park and its environs. It also covers area around the park worth visiting including Max Patch, the Foothills Parkway, the Cherohala Skyway, Maggie Valley and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The book is a truly unique project, the only one of its kind and scope in the country, and possibly the world.
Mr. Barnwell’s other books include, The Face of Appalachia: The Appalachian Farm in Photographs, On Earths Furrowed Brow: The Mountain Farm in Photographs, and Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, and Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas: A Comprehensive Identification Guide to What You See from the Many Overlooks.
The Lung Buster Time Trial Series is a five-part competitive time trial racing series of cycling events in Western North Carolina held with the intent of providing all participants a professional racer experience, no matter how fast you are. All levels and abilities of cyclists are invited to participate!
Our unique mix of different racing environments allows riders of different strengths and focuses to level the playing field amongst competitors. Also, having seven separate events means that one poor showing won’t decimate your opportunity to do well in the series as a whole. So as to not leave out any cyclist: whether you’re an elite time trailer or a recreational rider on your road bike wanting to prove your merit in our Merckx/Standard division, we have both categories.
Lung Buster: The very name embodies pushing one’s mind and body to its aerobic limits. And that’s exactly what we expect to see. This series is a great test for participants of all abilities, and a great way to gauge your standing and progress in your cycling endeavors. With awards, medals, cash, bragging rights, and course records all on the line, you better not leave your inner competitor at home! With the kinds of hard efforts and fast times we’ve seen in the Lung Buster Series over the years, we feel that such braggadocio is warranted, and expect 2018 to bring an abundance of the same.
We are excited to partner with the Dry Ridge Museum to bring you an evening of storytelling with Dr. Delanna Reed. Dr. Reed, a member of the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, is a professor with the Department of Communication and Performance at East Tennessee State University.
Join us as we bring folk tales of southern Appalachia to life through spoken word, weaving in stories of the Vance family. David Vance Sr. and his wife Priscilla Brank settled in the Reems Creek Valley in the 1790s. Their farm eventually totaled almost 900 acres including 18 enslaved people. These stories celebrate the traditions and cultures of the people who called the North Carolina mountains home in the early 1800s.
This program is FREE and will be held at Wild Mountain Bees at 23 Merrimon Avenue! Space is limited and reservations are strongly encouraged. To reserve a space call the Vance Birthplace at 828-645-6706. Enjoy light refreshments or purchase some local honey to enjoy later!
https://www.facebook.com/events/183672758968485/
Join fellow MHU alumni for a night at the Asheville Tourists game on August 16! We’ll meet at 6:30, and the game begins at 7:05. Tickets can be reserved on the MHU website. Questions? Email [email protected].
https://www.facebook.com/events/206716330041543/
The Asheville Tourists are a minor league baseball team based in Asheville, North Carolina. They play in the Class A South Atlantic League and have been a farm team of the Colorado Rockies since 1994.
Asheville teams have played under the Tourists moniker in different leagues and classifications for decades, with the earliest dating to 1897. The current team has played continuously in what is now known as the South Atlantic League since 1976. They have won three league championships, first in 1984 and most recently in 2014. Previous Tourists teams won a total of four additional championships.
The Tourists play home games at McCormick Field. The park opened in 1924, renovated in 1959, and renovated again for the 1992 season. McCormick Field seats 4,000 fans, and is notable for the scoreboard which reads “Visitors” in the guest slot and “Tourists” in the home slot
Select Evenings, May 17–October 7, 2018
Biltmore House & Gardens opens to the public on Thursday–Sunday evenings for a special reservations-only viewing of Chihuly’s stunning large-scale glass sculptures. Chihuly Nights at Biltmore is an enchanting opportunity to witness the effects of dramatic nighttime lighting upon the luminous colors and graceful forms of these spectacular pieces. Sunset over the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, live music in the gardens, and a wine bar make the evening experience all the more enticing. Chihuly’s towering works of art illuminated against a night sky surrounded by the timeless beauty and magnificence of Biltmore House & Gardens: a truly moving, memorable experience
Every piece of the Deli Llammma Food Truck was built by the owner, a couple of their amazing friends, a superhero dad, and a beautiful lady partner. Their goal is to outsource as many products as they can from our local network of growers, farmers, butchers, and bakers so that our community families can thrive. Taste the love Y’all! See more at:
https://www.delillammma.com
https://www.facebook.com/theDeliLlammma
https://www.facebook.com/events/286181998857327/
North Carolina’s own Joe Newberry has a birthday on August 16, and he wants to spend it with his friends at Isis Music Hall. The best birthday present you can give him is your presence at the show.
Lounge Seated :: $15 Advance // $15 Day of Show
Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/186353488733716/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 774-3000
Link: http://www.leicestercommunitycenter.com
Leicester History Gathering, meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm. Different local history topic discussed each month.
All are welcome to attend the Leicester History Gathering. We are striving to preserve the history of our community by passing it along to the next generation.
Topic: Camp Academy
https://www.facebook.com/events/548191885584151/
BLUE
ELVIS
R.I.P.
https://www.facebook.com/events/998074483698299/
Asheville Date Night Guide and Summit Coffee Asheville presents SWIPE MIC – the first ever open mic for crazy dating stories on THURSDAY 16 AUGUST from 7-9 PM!
Free admission. Host is Jackson, contributor to Asheville Date Night Guide and producer, former standup comedian Gweilo Jackson ( https://youtu.be/RPADYDqF0Ng ) and Hong Kong Inmate 397828.
We will be opening up the microphone for anyone, everyone (#LGBTQ, #POLY) for 3 minutes to tell one funny, sad, hilarious, and/or romantic dating story online or IRL.
Also join us for –
* CRAIGSLIST CONNECTIONS – as we do dramatic readings of Craigslist Missed Connections – https://asheville.craigslist.org/search/mis
* BEST OF DATE & VENT (use the SWIPE MIC date hotline – 863 602 8551 – and vent your frustrations as they happen on ghosting, dick pics, not picking up the bill, etc)
* DM DAMN! (use our IG or SNAP: @swipemic to forward your favorite craziest DMs)
* AUTO INCORRECTS
* DICK PIC RICKROLLING
WIN PRIZES!
DATING STORY: The best 3 minute SWIPE MIC story of the night wins a Summit Coffee Co. 15 USD Gift Card!
DM DAMN: The best, craziest anonymous direct message (DM) wins a Summit Coffee Co. 10 USD Gift Card!
AUTO INCORRECT: The best auto incorrect chat message (auto correct mistake) wins a Summit Coffee Co. 5 USD Gift Card!
* And much, much, much more!
Too shy to get on stage? You can still compete! Feel free to call / text in your DATING STORY, DM DAMN, AUTO INCORRECTS using the SWIPE MIC date & vent (DNV) hotline –
828 569 6699 **
** All real names will be bleeped out.
BOND OVER A DATE THAT WAS NOT SO GREAT.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1643370865784739/
***Tickets become available one week before the show, at 3pm ET.
COLLABORATION Prepare a five-minute story about teamwork. Dynamic duos, helping hands, partners in crime. United by a common goal, allied by a mutual enemy. Collective efforts in the kitchen, field or boardroom. Overcoming differences, agreeing to disagree. Celebrating in victory or commiserating in defeat. I jump, you jump. 1,2,3…
https://themoth.org/events/collaboration-asheville
For more details on preparing a Moth story if you’d like to participate, follow the link above.
It is brilliant and quietly addictive” – The London Guardian
“New York’s hottest and hippest literary ticket” – The Wall Street Journal
The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. It is a celebration of both the raconteur, who breathes fire into true tales of ordinary life, and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. At the center of each performance is, of course, the story – and The Moth’s directors work with each storyteller to find, shape and present it.
Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide.
Moth shows are renowned for the great range of human experience they showcase. Each show starts with a theme, and the storytellers explore it, often in unexpected ways. Since each story is true and every voice authentic, the shows dance between documentary and theater, creating a unique, intimate, and often enlightening experience for the audience.
Moth stories dissolve socio-economic barriers, expose vulnerabilities, and quietly suggest ways to overcome challenges and see with new eyes.
https://www.facebook.com/events/211887566300460/
Genre: Psyche-Punk
Cover: $5 Suggested Donation
Show: 7PM (Doors: 6PM)
Ages: ALL AGES (under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian)
Asheville Music Hall is proud to host the Uncle Kurtis Album Release Show.
Uncle Kurtis
Launched in August, 2017, Asheville-based psyche/punk band Uncle Kurtis is on-the-rise for its originality, musicianship and captivating performances. The band’s growing list of completely original songs blends their interests in punk, prog-rock, metal, classic rock, and countless other influences. Its debut album “Let’s Kill Uncle Kurtis” is due out worldwide on August 15 via New York-based Girth Records.
To pre-order the album, visit http://unclekurtis.bandcamp.com.
vid: https://youtu.be/HbJTVSnHAxg
Opening for Uncle Kurtis will be #Asheville youth rock bands Over the Edge and Seven and a Half Giraffe. Leveraging their common roots in Experience Music of Asheville, these exciting young groups are pioneering new opportunities and setting new standards for up-and-coming youth bands.
vid: https://youtu.be/MjfvPG0hd3U
https://www.facebook.com/events/1763035133766020/
Thirsty Thursday Presented by Catawba Brewing & 105.9 The Mountain includes $1 beers and cokes.
https://www.facebook.com/events/231720880707832/
Come cheer on the Tourists!
Carolina Panthers and the Greenville Drive will partner for Football Night in partnership with the Two States. One Team. Tour.
At each game, the first 1,500 fans in the ballpark will receive a Panthers t-shirt! All games will appearances by Sir Purr, the TopCats, PurrCussion, the Black & Blue Crew and Panthers alumni players. The Play60 Truck will be on hand to feature exciting interactive stations and activities for children at select ballparks.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1131586343647420/
About the artists:
The Temptations and the Four Tops hit the South Terrace stage for performances of their classics “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” “Baby I Need Your Loving,” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).”
The 2018 Biltmore Concert Series Line-Up:
Aug. 2 – Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Night Ranger
Aug. 3 – Jay Leno
Aug. 9 – for KING & COUNTRY and Lauren Daigle
Aug. 11 – An Evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band
Aug. 16 – The Temptations and The Four Tops
Concerts are staged on the South Terrace of Biltmore House, with breathtaking twilight views of Mount Pisgah and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sponsored by PNC
Please note: All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Children must be 10 years or older to attend most concerts. Tickets may be purchased at www.biltmore.com/concerts, or by calling 866-336-1255; or in person at Biltmore’s Reservation and Ticketing Sales Center, 1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC 28803. Performers and dates are subject to change.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1267292880069815/
William Hinson + Chris Wilhelm & Friends at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/1833842306696357/
“Who are we, and where do we go from here?” These were the questions on the minds of Kelly and Patrick Morris in late 2016. After bringing to an end a long but successful two and a half year tour, playing venues and music halls from small to large from coast to coast including festivals such as SXSW (twice), Midpoint Music Festival, Sweetwater 420 fest to name a few, and recording a live session with Daytrotter. Garnering new fans and attention from various press outlets along the way they averaged over 250 shows a year all in support of their 2014 debut release “Walking With A Different Stride.”
In the midst of it all, they found themselves coming to terms with the fact that they were not progressing in the ways they felt they needed to with their songwriting, and recording. Between being on the road and living in Chicago it was hard to find a permanent place to work and move forward with their music in the ways they wanted to do.
The brothers packed up and headed back to their home state of South Carolina to find a space conducive to living, writing, and recording without the limitations and pressures of time and money that commercial studios usually entail. They needed a home, somewhere to recuperate and hone the sound and conceptive direction they wanted to take with their next release. They found themselves looking in the city Charleston, SC, two hours south of their hometown of Camden, and a place they had spent some time between tours in 2014.
A year later they emerge with a collection of songs that embody the writing and production style developed during their time spent at “Leon’s Electric House.” These works follow suit with challenging the same questions they have asked themselves “Who are we, and Where do we go from here?” The first single off the upcoming release is entitled “Carrie Anne” with their currently untitled E.P. later in 2018.
https://www.facebook.com/events/515689648861382/