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.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
Come out and run HBC! Down and back runs with different turn-around points to push runners of just about every level. Run. Drink Highland beer. Have fun.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1855217761256340/?event_time_id=1855217784589671
Veil Magic: A Bellydance Choreography
One of the most beloved props in the bellydance world, the veil is fun to learn and impossible to miss onstage. In this 8 week series, students will learn an intermediate level choreography to a slow and enchanting song, “Darigh Nur” by Mario Krilis. Teacher Charlotte Louise has won or played in multiple competition settings with pieces that showcase her veil skills.
Classes will be every Wednesday from February 13th-April 3rd from 6:30pm. Cost is $90. Students who are performing may be asked to attend some additional rehearsals at no cost.
To reserve your spot sign up, here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0
FAQs:
Do I need a veil?
Charlotte has veils to borrow! However, you are welcome to purchase your own veil. A 3 yard silk veil is recommended.
Will there be performance opportunities?
Yes! There will be two performance opportunities. One in Asheville at Asheville Follies, and one in Jacksonville, Florida at the River City Raqs festival. Details for both will be discussed at length. Performance is always optional and never required!
What will the costuming be?
For performances, effort will be made to keep costs low. Bellydance costumes will be worn in warm colors and students are encouraged to use what they already own.
https://www.facebook.com/events/347872155797757/?event_time_id=347872159131090
Bowled Over: How to Create Visual Interest on Simple Forms
Laurie Caffery Harris
Wednesdays 6:30-9pm
January 9- February 27
Bowls are often overlooked by potters because they are such a simple form, but they have so much potential! In this intermediate level class, we will explore bowls of all sizes and shapes on the potter’s wheel to create forms that reflect your unique style. We will also discuss and practice surface design through mishima (slip inlay), painting, and sgraffito carving. By the end of the session we will have made pieces that are not only visually interesting, but accurately represent your personal style and sensibilities.
Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Tuition: $310 + $50 Lab Fee
Majo Affirmative Poetry series is poetry that focuses on a person or a relationship rather than on nature, politics, etc. It also is improvisational – made up on the spot.
Majo will be teaching you ten keys for this kind of poetry, which will make it much more concrete – and help you to really know and understand what you are doing. “Ten keys for improvisational poetry – and for life. Learn them in one class – practice them for life.”
More about all of this can be found at my website (www.impimppoetry.com).
The class will run Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:30: February 6, 13, and 27 and March 6 and 13 – skip February 20.
Free informational meeting 2/4 – 6:30-8
Suggested donation of $20 per class – $85 for the whole series but no-one turned away for lack of funds. Questions? [email protected] or 828-582-9822.
https://www.facebook.com/events/533606953790506/?event_time_id=533606967123838
Head full of useless knowledge? Now’s your time to shine! Join us every Wednesday at 6:30pm for a night of interactive trivia perfect for all skill levels.
Live scoring, music rounds, photo rounds and even themed categories!
Prizes awarded each week for the 1st place team!
https://www.facebook.com/events/277072849778679/?event_time_id=357420335077263
Trivia Night is every Wednesday Night at Legends on the Lake starting at 6:30pm. Arrive early to secure your seats and ensure that you do not miss any of the action! Compete as a team or individually for prizes each week. Trivia is free to all who would like to compete. Prizes will be distributed by team, one prize per team. The certificates are good for any following visit. We ask that teams be limited to a maximum of 8 players for the sake of seating and space.
https://www.facebook.com/events/254689012071408/?event_time_id=254689115404731
¡Triskatrivia!
2019’s Themes: (updated as they are determined)
Feb 20 – Game of Thrones
Feb 27 – World Geography
March 6 – 80’s Music & Pop Culture
March 13 – Food & Drink
¡TriskaTrivia! is Triskelion’s Themed Trivia Night!
Starts at 7pm, and usually lasts at least an hour and a half.
Glorious Prizes:
First Place Team: $25 Gift Card
Second Place Team: $15 Gift Card
Each member of the team that wins the Very Hard Questions Round (almost always Round 3), will win a free beer.
If at least 6 people dress up in costumes that relate to the night’s theme, then the best dressed (determined by me) wins a free beer!
(that means if your entire team of 6 are the only ones dressed up, then a member of your team is destined to get a free beer)
There are six rounds, with 10 questions each, and each round will be on a different subject that relates to the night’s theme… Each question is worth 5 points.
Teams can consist of up to six players, or you can play by yourself if you have no friends.
Cheating is not allowed… no phones, no “yelling out of answers” (even wrong ones), and no handy reference materials… This is not an open book trivia night.
Come on out and show off your Brainz!!!
(or lack thereof)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2020001851418998/?event_time_id=2020001871418996
Monthly meeting of Asheville Chapter of PFLAG, a local support group for families with LGBTQ members.
https://www.facebook.com/events/261896614668892/?event_time_id=261896628002224
This is a FREE cornhole tournament occurring weekly at Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt in Durham, NC. Sign-up on site every Wednesday at 7pm. Weekly prizes will be awarded to the winners.
https://www.facebook.com/events/285867828779715/?event_time_id=285867845446380
Come watch a weird and cool movie with us in our weird and cool chapel! Free popcorn while it lasts and drink specials to make you feel special
https://www.facebook.com/events/330376107687104/
Come watch a weird and cool movie with us in our weird and cool chapel! Free popcorn while it lasts and drink specials to make you feel special
https://www.facebook.com/events/330376107687104/?event_time_id=330376111020437
PFLAG Asheville is excited to present our first Guest Speaker Event at the 2/13/19 General Meeting! Allison is a proud Asheville native who currently serves as Director of Policy and Programs at Campaign for Southern Equality. She is passionate about community outreach, politics, activism, cares deeply about Asheville and its citizenry, and works daily at the local level to ensure that Asheville is a welcoming community for its minorities and traditionally marginalized populations. Allison identifies as a trans woman and uses She and Her pronouns. As part of her advocacy work she has developed and led numerous trainings for local organizations including medical practices, schools, churches, and businesses, established a name-change initiative for trans people, conducted support groups, participated in panel discussions, interviews, and coordinated with local school systems, news agencies, and politicians regarding equality for LGBTQ people. Allison also serves as Chair of CPAC, the Asheville Citizen’s Police Advisory Council, for approximately two years working to help resolve issues that arise between the community and local law enforcement.
https://www.facebook.com/events/603670176738082/
$15 / $15
The Kennedys return to Isis Music Hallwith their first new CD in three years. Safe Until Tomorrow’s uplifting melodies dovetail with smart and oftentimes hard-hitting lyrics that address the things we all talk about in the office and online, but with The Kennedys patented tuneful sheen. That calls for a strong dose of classic folk-rock punch, Maura’s angelic vocals and straight-from-the-heart lyrics.
Seated Lounge 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/325939687991253/
Join us for our first ever The Office Trivia Tournament! Each week will consist of a block of seasons.
Week 1: Seasons 1 & 2
Week 2: Seasons 3 & 4
Week 3: Seasons 5 & 6
Week 4: Seasons 7, 8 & 9
Team size is limited to 4 per team due to space and we will take the first 20 teams to sign up. Sign your team up by sending your team name and the four members of your team to [email protected]. Each weeks winning team will win a Casual Pint Gift Card and our grand prize winning team will each be awarded their very own Dundie!
https://www.facebook.com/events/328869727735008/?event_time_id=328869737735007
Join ArtLab instructor Benjamin Birdsong for a beginner class in West Coast Swing! This series is great for brand new dancers as well as those that want to work on their fundamentals. No partner required!
West Coast Swing is a social, smooth style of swing dance done to a wide variety of music genres. With a solid foundation of timing, connection, and technique it allows for improvisation from both the leader and follower to create a unique experience with every dance.
4 drop in sessions: Wednesdays, 7-8pm, January 16, 30, February 6, and 13, 2019. Benjamin is available (by appointment) before class for private instruction. And if you’d like to keep dancing, the ArtLab Dance Floor is open until 9pm, so you can practice what you’ve learned!
$12 per student each week.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2219025721699602/?event_time_id=2219025741699600
**Learn more and subscribe to the 2018-19 Peace Chamber Series: http://bit.ly/2qVtItp**
Declared “arguably the best ensemble of its kind in the world” (Manchester Evening News), the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet astonishes audiences worldwide with their range of expression, tonal spectrum, and conceptual unity. Critics and fans agree that the ensemble has succeeded in virtually redefining the sound of the classic wind quintet, and many of their recordings are widely held to be definitive performances. The Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet – the first permanently established wind quintet in the famous orchestra’s rich tradition of chamber music – are also popular guests at international festivals such as the Edinburgh Festival, the London Proms, the Quintette-Biennale Marseille, and the Salzburg Festival.
https://www.facebook.com/events/119615268897800/
Chicago Don hosts the AGB Stage for our Big City Blues Jam. Come sign up to play!
Chicago, Detroit, New York. Bright lights. Big city. Get mesmerized in the sound of Big City Blues. Clear, sharp melodies on horns and harps contrast the deep, rich back beats of the electric bass. Keyboard riffs battle electric guitars that are on fire, and classic blues drum beats drive home the groove. Lose yourself in a night of soulful music reminiscent of Freddie King, Charlie Robison, Billie Holiday, Luther Allison in the smoke filled dance halls of the past.
https://www.facebook.com/events/285784058770493/?event_time_id=285784065437159
Chicago Don hosts the AGB Stage for our Big City Blues Jam. Come sign up to play!
Chicago, Detroit, New York. Bright lights. Big city. Get mesmerized in the sound of Big City Blues. Clear, sharp melodies on horns and harps contrast the deep, rich back beats of the electric bass. Keyboard riffs battle electric guitars that are on fire, and classic blues drum beats drive home the groove. Lose yourself in a night of soulful music reminiscent of Freddie King, Charlie Robison, Billie Holiday, Luther Allison in the smoke filled dance halls of the past.
https://www.facebook.com/events/285784058770493/
It’s a Latin inspired dance combo to Taki Taki! This fusion pulls from many different dance styles. What does that mean?
…It means one moment you’ll be doing the Cha Cha Cha, throw in a hair whip or a body wave and then go right into Mambo, Samba, or even some sexy floor work!
Join certified Ballroom instructor & competitor Ariah, in this unique and upbeat class on some of the classics with a modern twist! She will break down some traditional moves and incorporate them into dynamic choreography… which will include making formations with your fellow dancers!
Sign up here to reserve your spot for the free class February 13th: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-104&sView=day&sLoc=0
Her 4 Week Dance Fusion Series will start Wednesdays at 7:30 on February 20th. $52 for the series – Sign up the day of the free class and get 20 percent off!
Practice and add on to choreography each week. Load up on your dance floor skills with some Latin inspired moves!
https://www.facebook.com/events/802308840104641/
Do you have a bunch of useless facts stored in the back of your head? Do you like the occasional beer on a weekday? Well… Trivia on Wednesday nights at Catawba Brewing might’ve just become your new weekly tradition. Come join us and Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes at 7:30!
https://www.facebook.com/events/957666477954851/
Zydeco/Cajun coming in hot from Louisiana!
Horace Trahan is a world-renowned Cajun and Zydeco artist who can pull a mean accordion and belt out vocals that will gives one chills. Trahan started taking accordion lessons when he was 15 from his cousin, Felix Richard.
At 18, Horace hit the road with Cajun/Zydeco legend D.L. Menard, who took him to New York, Boston, Chicago, California Canada, France and the summer Olympics in Atlanta. In 1996, Horace and Menard recorded a CD on Swallow Records and Horace released his own CD, Ossun Blues, for the same label. Six years later, he recorded Get On Board, on the Zydeco Hound label followed in 2001 by That Butt Thing, whose title track became a minor hit in the zydeco/roots music world.
$10.00 at the door
https://www.facebook.com/events/1975917186042893/
Set sail for laughter as Bertie Wooster revels in life aboard the Vanderley yacht. Bertie is the pampered guest of the lively Lady Stella (very fetching profile), accompanied, as always, by his peerless valet, Jeeves. If only Bertie’s pal Crumpet hadn’t assaulted a prince. In the blink of an eye, Bertie is masquerading as a romance novelist, Crumpet’s posing as his own long-lost twin, and a sinister foreign count is challenging Bertie to a duel. Will this madcap case of mistaken identities end in Bertie’s doom–or worse, his marriage? Have no fear; Jeeves will sort it all out.
https://www.facebook.com/events/207255683399759/?event_time_id=207255746733086
Every Wednesday
https://www.facebook.com/events/400856010483395/
Every Wednesday
https://www.facebook.com/events/400856010483395/?event_time_id=400856020483394
Dry Falls Village has been isolated for as long as anyone can remember. Her inhabitants grow weary and thirst for adventure. Now, they decide, is the time to venture into the wilderness and explore!
Do you have what it takes to brave the dangers of the unknown? Will you steel yourself and venture to uncover sights unseen? Can you handle what lies beyond the borders of the village?
This is West Marches!
The Bearded Dragons Inn hosts their weekly West Marches game. This is a drop in game for all to join. If you have never played before come and join us. Our amazing community will teach you all you need to know. If you have years, or even decades of experience stop on by as well as you’ll experience a whole new style of play. For more information check out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/west-marches-at-dry-falls/home
Please note that this game is family friendly but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
https://www.facebook.com/events/401870287020606/?event_time_id=401870307020604
Dante Elephante – Santa Barbara
https://danteelephante.bandcamp.com/
Tom Angst – GVL
https://tomangst.bandcamp.com/
Shirlie – CHS (fka Del Sur)
https://soundcloud.com/ballboyyy/low
BEX – AVL
https://bexvinesmusic.bandcamp.com/
doors @ 7 / show @ 8 / all ages
$10 advance / $12 day of show —> https://www.ticketfly.com/event/1784793
https://www.facebook.com/events/318813485575218/
Skip the holiday crowds, enjoy dinner and a show the evening before Valentines’ Day for an extra special experience! Join Chris Wilhelm and Friends in this intimate space for an evening of music with positive vibes and an uplifting message that will get you singing and your feet tapping.
Lounge – 50 seats Limited Tables Available with a Dinner
Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations.
Doors 5:00pm, Show 8:30pm
Tickets and Information Available at:
https://isiasheville.com//event/evening-chris-wilhelm-friends/
https://www.facebook.com/events/223694755246934/
Join Chris Wilhelm and Friends in this intimate space for an evening of music with positive vibes and an uplifting message that will get you singing and your feet tapping. For fans of acoustic Americana folk rock.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2042276339154555/
Latin Dance Party ft. DJ Oscar & Dance Instructor
(Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & More) Starts at 9pm.
We have Parking directly behind One World Brewing West off of Allen Street. Please do not park in our next door neighbor’s parking lot (they will tow).
520 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806
https://www.facebook.com/events/2033762873327131/
Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at Banks Ave. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/962585360596619/?event_time_id=962585390596616