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 and help these Black Mountain Adopt-A-Trail partners work on one of Pisgah’s Iconic trails (and the one that sees some of the heaviest traffic!)
Tuesday Nights (2nd and 4th of the Month) join Cognative MTB and Crankjoy for a couple hours of trail work on Black Mountain.
If you HEART Black Mountain come out and show your love!
FS PPE is required (hard hats, long pants, closed toe shoes, gloves and eye protection.)
Give back and show your love to Black on Tuesdays.
5-7pm, social to follow.
#wedigpisgah
https://www.facebook.com/events/301145170594441/?event_time_id=301145177261107
Sake pop up the second Tuesday of every month! We will be offering a selection of sake & Asian inspired cocktails and dishes.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2118665824857308/?event_time_id=2118665838190640
These are our regular Public Events. If you want to schedule a private session you can here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/
We pick the games, you pay a flat admission fee of $15 ($10 for students) and jam!
Come early… we will queue players up as you show up!
Sign our waiver, rules, and media release ahead of time here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/
Bring your friends and #getyourheadinthegame!
Become a Patreon to join our inner circle to explore how deep the immersive rabbit hole goes: https://www.patreon.com/betterthanunicorns!
https://www.facebook.com/events/302734167026800/?event_time_id=302734313693452
***Registration has closed. If you are interested in joining a team, please email [email protected].***
This league always sells out, so make sure to sign up as a team or free agent soon! Staggered games will be played from 5:30-8:30 on Tuesday evenings, April 2-May 28. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, see below.
Teams are:
? Co-ed
? Consist of 10-16 players (age 18+) with at least three female or three male players on the field at any time
? Not required to have any previous adult kickball experience
? Required to have fun and a “good sport” attitude
Do you still remember the sound of your foot meeting the red rubber ball on the schoolyard? Kick up your fun and fitness with your team’s quest for the season trophy during this popular sports league.
/// SPONSORSHIP ///
Presenting Sponsor
? Prominent logo placement on every player’s t-shirt (required to be worn at each match)
? Logo incorporated on the Facebook page, Eventbrite registration, and BCRS website
? Social media posts on the BCRS Instagram and Facebook accounts including teams in their shirts featuring your logo
? Ability to extend an offer to the players such as 1/2 off an appetizer on game night while wearing team t-shirt
? Complementary team registration that could be donated or used to build teamwork among your staff
For an affordable way to support the league and promote your business, email [email protected] for a custom sponsorship.
https://www.facebook.com/events/541855509626786/?event_time_id=541855512960119
Anyone in need is welcome to stop by the Leicester Baptist Church Fellowship Hall between 5:30-7pm on the second Tuesday of each month for a food distribution.
https://www.facebook.com/events/346241632634840/?event_time_id=346241642634839
Sold Out. Ciao Asheville presents Northern Italian Wines with Andy Hale, Director of The Asheville School of Wine. $25
https://www.facebook.com/events/333282733956873/
Enjoy a day of dining out to help local animals in need! The Malvern will donate 25% of your bill to the lifesaving programs of Asheville Humane Society!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2250643478543175/
Audition for ACT’s next musical, Hands on a Hardbody!
For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand new “hardbody” Nissan truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest, only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Based on a true story.
For more information about the auditions, please visit: http://ashevilletheatre.org/get-involved/audition/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1988414468130018/
Join us for delicious, homemade ice cream at The Hop Ice Cream Cafe on Tuesday,April 9!
The event is from 6pm – 9pm.
50% of the proceeds will benefit the 2019 MS Walk and Wellness – Fletcher
Walk MS: Fletcher 2019
Walk MS
This event is hosted by the MS Community of WNC – an awareness group with the National MS Society, Greater Carolinas Chapter
https://www.facebook.com/events/1749732821793852/
MORE INFO
https://organicgrowersschool.org/gardeners/spring-gardening/
Learn to design, plant, and manage your garden. This 6-week course—every Tuesday, March 5–April 9, 2019—is divided into 3 topics. You may register for 1 topic ($50), 2 topics ($95), or the full series ($135).
Topic 1—Designing—Tuesdays, March 5 & 12, 2019
Topic 2—Planting—Tuesdays, March 19 & 26, 2019
Topic 3—Managing—Tuesdays, April 2 & 9, 2019
Each TOPIC has two sessions…
SESSION 1—Classroom (March 5, March 19, and April 2)
7:00–9:00PM
Lenoir-Rhyne University
36 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
SESSION 2—Garden (March 12, March 26, and April 9)
6:00–7:30PM
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden
99 White Pine Dr.
Black Mountain, NC 28711
TOPIC 1—DESIGNING
• Why you should consider growing organically
• Important site, size, and design considerations for your garden
• Growing the soil and nutrient basics
• Garden seasons
• Useful tools
TOPIC 2—PLANTING
• Techniques for starting seeds and transplants
• Dealing with common problems
• How much to plant
• Composting and vermicomposting (composting with worms!)
• Converting your lawn to garden
• An edible yard
• Maximizing your garden space
TOPIC 3—MANAGING
• The virtues of mulch
• Water and fertilization considerations
• Compost tea
• Cover cropping and NPK—nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)
• Organic disease and insect control
• Tips for Fall gardening
The series is taught by Diana Schmitt McCall, Garden Manager at Dr. John Wilson Community Garden and Eat Smart Black Mountain.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2275053316051105/
MORE INFO
https://organicgrowersschool.org/gardeners/spring-gardening/
Learn to design, plant, and manage your garden. This 6-week course—every Tuesday, March 5–April 9, 2019—is divided into 3 topics. You may register for 1 topic ($50), 2 topics ($95), or the full series ($135).
Topic 1—Designing—Tuesdays, March 5 & 12, 2019
Topic 2—Planting—Tuesdays, March 19 & 26, 2019
Topic 3—Managing—Tuesdays, April 2 & 9, 2019
Each TOPIC has two sessions…
SESSION 1—Classroom (March 5, March 19, and April 2)
7:00–9:00PM
Lenoir-Rhyne University
36 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
SESSION 2—Garden (March 12, March 26, and April 9)
6:00–7:30PM
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden
99 White Pine Dr.
Black Mountain, NC 28711
TOPIC 1—DESIGNING
• Why you should consider growing organically
• Important site, size, and design considerations for your garden
• Growing the soil and nutrient basics
• Garden seasons
• Useful tools
TOPIC 2—PLANTING
• Techniques for starting seeds and transplants
• Dealing with common problems
• How much to plant
• Composting and vermicomposting (composting with worms!)
• Converting your lawn to garden
• An edible yard
• Maximizing your garden space
TOPIC 3—MANAGING
• The virtues of mulch
• Water and fertilization considerations
• Compost tea
• Cover cropping and NPK—nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)
• Organic disease and insect control
• Tips for Fall gardening
The series is taught by Diana Schmitt McCall, Garden Manager at Dr. John Wilson Community Garden and Eat Smart Black Mountain.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2275053316051105/?event_time_id=2275053352717768
Where? Foothills Wellness Center, Inc. – Fitness Center
When? Tuesday & Thursday 6pm
Who? Mark Sawyer
Cost? $10.00/class, discounts available for advanced purchase of punch card with multiple classes
More information? 828-859-5004 or [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/338945186681233/?event_time_id=338945210014564
For more information, visit https://www.blueghostbrewing.com/2019-wnc-natural-history-series.html
Blue Ghost Brewing Company is excited to announce The 2019 WNC Natural History Educational Series will occur on certain Tuesdays of February-April, beginning at 7PM. 10% if sales these nights will go to the partnering non-profit organizations or their causes. The event is free and open to the public. Dates, topics, presenters & organizations benefiting are as follows:
February 19 — Wild Turkeys
Stephen Tillotson, Park Ranger, Chimney Rock State Park (Chimney Rock State Park’s Earth Day Celebration)
March 19 — Black Bears in the Smokies
Lynda Doucette, Retired Park Ranger, Smoky Mountain National Park (Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
April 9 — Blue Ghost Fireflies
Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, Ph.D., Professor of Environmental Science, Biology & Ecology, Brevard College (Brevard College)
The multimedia presentations will last for about 45 minutes and feature a question and answers session at the end. There will be 12 beers on tap, Bold Rock Hard Cider, a red & white wine and a draught non-alcoholic homemade Blue Ghost 2-Diddy Root Beer for purchase. Food options will be available as well from Blue Ghost’s own The Hungry Ghost from 5:30-7:15 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1960554030666817/?event_time_id=1960554037333483
For more information, visit https://www.blueghostbrewing.com/2019-wnc-natural-history-series.html
Blue Ghost Brewing Company is excited to announce The 2019 WNC Natural History Educational Series will occur on certain Tuesdays of February-April, beginning at 7PM. 10% if sales these nights will go to the partnering non-profit organizations or their causes. The event is free and open to the public. Dates, topics, presenters & organizations benefiting are as follows:
February 19 — Wild Turkeys
Stephen Tillotson, Park Ranger, Chimney Rock State Park (Chimney Rock State Park’s Earth Day Celebration)
March 19 — Black Bears in the Smokies
Lynda Doucette, Retired Park Ranger, Smoky Mountain National Park (Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
April 9 — Blue Ghost Fireflies
Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, Ph.D., Professor of Environmental Science, Biology & Ecology, Brevard College (Brevard College)
The multimedia presentations will last for about 45 minutes and feature a question and answers session at the end. There will be 12 beers on tap, Bold Rock Hard Cider, a red & white wine and a draught non-alcoholic homemade Blue Ghost 2-Diddy Root Beer for purchase. Food options will be available as well from Blue Ghost’s own The Hungry Ghost from 5:30-7:15 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1960554030666817/
We’re excited to be hearing from Jake Rash with the NCWRC fisheries program at our April chapter meeting. Jake will be telling us about the many exciting new resources and the trout management efforts currently underway at the state level.
Come prepared with your questions, because Jake is pretty much a walking encyclopedia on all things fishy in Western North Carolina. 7:00 in the REI Community Room at Biltmore Park.
https://www.facebook.com/events/874610066221602/
We’ve been talking to the folks from Bardic Alchemy, a Celtic Rock band from Asheville and they’ve agreed to play at Triskelion as many Tuesdays as they can come down to the Brewery.
Bardic Alchemy is a brand new element in the Celtic Rock world. This trio, based in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is comprised of multi-instrumentalist Connell Sanderson, guitarist Nick Marcone and percussionist and vocalist Tyler Watts.
Bardic Alchemy is best described as a psychedelic trip into a musical world that is heavily inspired by the Celtic musical traditions…run through various effects pedals. Everything from soothing, mellifluously reverberating whistle melodies supported by groovy guitar lines and thumping djembe beats to high energy dance tunes on the Scottish and Irish pipes to three part vocal harmonies and even improvised pieces, Bardic Alchemy is a surprisingly dynamic and unpredictable musical journey.
So… Tuesdays… will now be…
Celtic Rock Tuesday!
https://www.facebook.com/events/425715451498873/?event_time_id=425715464832205
Support Friends of the Smokies and Brevard College’s own Dr. Jennifer Frick Ruppert at the 2019 WNC Natural History Series. Dr. Frick Ruppert will give a 45 min presentation on the blue ghost firefly and you can sample Blue Ghost Brewery’s delicious beer. When did you ever get to drink craft beer in class (please don’t answer if you did!)?
https://www.facebook.com/events/360544394739116/
Join us for a night of all things King of the Hill! Archetype Brewing will be here with us sampling out beer and providing swag! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! Cheers everyone!
https://www.facebook.com/events/519839278544001/
Come join us for a drink and a discussion about the next book selection, “The Blood of Emmett Till” by Timothy B. Tyson at High Five Coffee Shop downtown. (13 Rankin Ave.)
Books are available at the front desk at Pack Memorial Library or you can reserve a copy on our digital library online.
Newcomers are always welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/382271312325147/
Puzzled Pint is a casual, social puzzle solving event which happens on the second Tuesday of every month in multiple cities around the world. It’s beginner friendly and non-competitive – hints are free and unlimited. The main objective is to have fun! Bring a team of friends or join a team of friendly strangers.
This month’s theme is Head to Head!
www.puzzledpint.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/395509414337903/
Twirl over to the block OFF BILTMORE for the twinkling tunes of the Posey Quintet! There will be swingin’ music, and great classes for beginners! Stay late for our post-band blues DJ! Plus the venue is not only gorgeous, but they have a fabulous bar!
~~~Schedule (short version- see below for details)~~~
7 pm (Continuing/Intermediate): Swing outs w/ Jean & Karolina
8 pm (Beginning): Charleston/Jitterbug w/ Jean & Carolina
9-11pm: Swing AVL Dance w/ Posey Quintet
11pm – close: Blues Dance w/ DJ
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PRICING: Dance/Band is $5 (includes blues) and classes are $10/$8 for Swing Asheville members. Blues Dance is $2 suggested donation for those who didn’t pay for Band admission.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Interested in free dances or half priced lessons? Want to help promote the swing scene? Consider volunteering for Swing Asheville! To see what sort of opportunities are available and to sign up, please head over to http://signup.com/go/LMqYCSz
MUSIC
The Posey Quintet is a piano-driven homage to swing-era music and dance culture. The PQ features rhythm-centric arrangements of hot jazz and swing obscurities from the turn of the century through the late 1940’s. The ensemble draws inspiration from the ‘piano powerhouses’ of the 20’s – 40’s: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Earl Hines, and Teddy Wilson. This small jazz combo is led by Asheville’s own stride pianist, James Posedel.
BLUES
Band finished and you’re not done dancing? You’re in luck… stick around for our blues after party! Continue dancing to DJ’d music until the bar kicks us out. $2 suggested donation for those coming just in time for the blues.
FOOD: Feeling peckish? The bar has a small selection of vegan goodies to help keep your stamina up! Ask a bartender for more details. Buncombe Botanicals and Sowing Ceeds will also be out their with their rotating selection of freshly made, allergy friendly, plant medicine infused goodies including banana based “Nicecream”, baked goods, and savory bites!
CLASSES
7pm: Swing Outs w/ Jean & Carolina
It’s everyone’s favorite lindy hop staple, the swing out. Whether you think you know enough already, or you’ve seen people swinging out on the dance floor and want to give it a shot, this is the class for you. We will work on the fundamentals of the swing out, break it down and piece it back together, and finish off with some fun variations. For this class, you should be very comfortable with basic 8-count footwork and connection, but don’t worry about bringing a partner. We will rotate throughout the class to give everyone a lot of practice.
“Continuing” classes are for those dancers who have cemented the basics of the dance being featured that specific month. This includes knowing (and being able to execute cleanly and consistently) basic footwork and lead/follow skills for that dance. Some continuing classes may require no advance knowledge of a dance. This will be noted in the the class description.
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8 pm: Charleston/Jitterbug w/ Jean & Karolina
This month we will be doing beginner partnered Charleston, which is perfect for faster songs and a great way to start dancing. Focusing mostly on side-by-side 30s style, we will also add in some jitterbug steps and turns to give your dancing a little more variety and swing. No partner necessary! You’ll get to dance with everyone.
“Core” lessons stress the fundamentals of swing dancing for beginning dancers. Lessons rotate monthly to focus on a different kind of swing dance (6 Count Lindy, 8 Count Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, etc.). Because good fundamentals are hard to develop in one month, we recommend repeating Core lessons (on the same topic) to help develop the solid foundation you’ll need in continuing classes. Core lessons are also great for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to “get back to basics” or learn a different dancing role (lead vs. follow).
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Do you want to buy a gift certificate for our classes as a gift, or to pre-pay for a block of classes for yourself? You can purchase gift certificates at the door at our weekly dance! They are $40 for a block of 4, and a great way to dive into the fun world of dance.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
April 16: Jason DeCristofaro Quartet
April 23: Lovebugs
April 30: House Hoppers
May 7: Community Jazz Jam
May 14: Low Down Sires
May 21: The French Broads
May 29: Sparrow & Her Wingmen
June 4: Community Jazz Jam
June 11: Gravyhouse Storytellers
June 18: One Leg Up
https://www.facebook.com/events/423370211788483/
Come out and see what the fuss is all about! Team Trivia Tuesday at Sanctuary Brewing Company with host Josh Dunkin!
Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC is every Tuesday at 7 PM at Sanctuary Brewing Company on 1st Avenue in Downtown Hendersonville! There is no limit to how many people can participate on each team. You can have 1 or 20!
The game is free to play and the top two teams each week receive a gift card of $40 (1st place) and $20 (2nd place).
https://www.facebook.com/events/281414405828018/?event_time_id=281414452494680
Join us each Tuesday evening at 7pm for Trivia night at Refinery 13! Teams may consist of 1-6 players and prizes are awarded to first and second place teams each week!
https://www.facebook.com/events/395895714508426/?event_time_id=395895841175080
Steal a deal on Tuesdays with BOGO General Admission Tickets!
Bring your Ingles Advantage card to the box office to receive a free general admission ticket with the purchase of a general admission ticket for that Tuesday night’s game.
Also on Tuesdays, Seniors Eat Free!
Seniors will receive a voucher at the front gate upon entry for a complimentary hot dog and a drink thanks to Haywood Regional Medical Center.
https://www.facebook.com/events/582718825473456/
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Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM
American Express® Card Member Presale : Wed, 26 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM
VIP Packages Presale : Wed, 26 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM
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Venue/Radio Presale Offer : Thu, 27 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM
VIP Packages Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/308339983302626/
Darren Nicholson is a Grammy Award Nominee and a recipient of 5 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Awards. Including Entertainer of the Year (2014), Song of the Year (2011), and Album of the Year (2006).
Every Tuesday evening Isis presents our Tuesday Bluegrass Sessions. The sessions are hosted each week by a local bluegrass musician with friends or a band. Following the host band, Bluegrass musicians from the Asheville area gather on stage to jam in an open session. Occasionally, we feature a touring band that will perform prior to the open session and help co-host the jam. It’s always a great evening of music and community.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1048561038662096/
As America’s premier Latino dance organization for more than 48 years, Ballet Hispánico infuses bold and eclectic contemporary dance with traditional Latino influences to give a performance combining the two different cultural identities of Michelle Manzanales. Tuesday & Wednesday, April 9 & 10, 2019, 8:00 p.m. at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Tickets: Regular $48; Student $43; Child $20; Student Rush Day-of-Show (with valid I.D.) $10. Box Office: 828-257-4530 or www.dwtheatre.com.
https://www.facebook.com/events/511161732661765/?event_time_id=511161739328431
The only Gypsy Jazz Jam in Asheville! This Django Reinhardt style evening of music is hosted by Steve Karla of & Phil Alley,joined by many of Asheville’s gypsy jazz musicians.
Asheville Guitar Bar features the only Gypsy Jazz Jam in Asheville! This Django Reinhardt style evening of music is hosted by Steve Karla of “Hot Point Trio”, & Phil Alley. Joining them are many of Asheville’s local musicians, re-creating the Hot Club Sound of Paris in the 20’s, 30’s & 40’s. It’s a great date night that takes you back in time, reminiscent of Woody Allen’s film “Midnight In Paris”. $5 at the door.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2038624189556477/?event_time_id=2038624199556476
Reed Turchi (Album Release Show) at The Grey Eagle
What began as an obsession with Mississippi Hill Country blues has become a burgeoning blues orchestra at the vanguard of a new American roots music. Raised in the Swannanoa valley of Western North Carolina, multi-instrumentalist Reed Turchi is a producer, label head, band leader and solo artist. He’s also a master of guitar driven blues that shapeshift seamlessly between acoustic slide, electric juke joint boogie, and the improvisational, groove-driven, massive sound of his Nashville based Kudzu Orkestra.
https://www.facebook.com/events/344182156184594/
Start from the beginning and learn the fundamentals of spins, climbs, and sexy dance moves on the static and spin pole! This concentrated eight week series is great for building strength and a quicker understanding of the mechanics, timing, and grace that is helpful for pole dancing.
We will focus on the static pole for the first 6 weeks and move to an introduction of the beauty of spin pole for the last two.
Pole dancing is fun, an amazing workout, and sensually expressive. Enjoy learning with the same group of students each week who are all brand new to pole.
Bring heels because they are fun to dance in and a lot less intimidating than they seem!
$128 for the series. Reserve your spot here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0
https://www.facebook.com/events/624852267970616/?event_time_id=624852294637280