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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The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Michigander with Sydney Sprague.
Michigander, who delivers elevated and eloquent songcraft, uplifting instrumentation, and plainspoken heartland storytelling punctuated by alternative flare, has racked up over 60 million career streams globally and garnered the acclaim of NPR, Paste, Consequence, SPIN, Forbes, BrooklynVegan, Guitar World, Ones To Watch, and more. In 2016, the now Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist’s independent debut single “Nineties” achieved viral success, claiming real estate on multiple major Spotify playlists. Michigander’s first two EPs, Midland [2018] and Where Do We Go From Here [2019], have become fan favorites, with the latter’s standout single “Misery” eclipsing 10 million streams and earning Michigander his first Triple A radio hit. 2021’s critically lauded EP Everything Will Be Ok Eventually (C3 Records) elevated his career via the Top 5 Triple A radio hit “Let Down” and Top 10 Triple A radio hit “Better.” On the road, Michigander has shared the stage with Manchester Orchestra, Band of Horses, The Lumineers, Hippo Campus, Mt. Joy, and graced the stages of such marquee festivals as Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Summerfest, Shaky Knees and more as well as SXSW. In 2023, Michigander was back, breaking personal records, charting at radio again, and on the road with a new set of songs and a re-energized passion for his craft. Listen to the latest EP It Will Never Be The Same everywhere, out now via C3 Records and look out for a new project coming from Singer in ’24.
“Sydney Sprague channels her sadness, anxiety, and existential dread through driving guitars, shimmering melodies, and the deceptively sweet weapons of indie pop-rock and keen observation.
Self-aware with a knowing injection of dark humor, her songs summon the best of 90s alt-rock and classic power-pop without sacrificing a melancholy befitting of the end times. Her music is intimate, vulnerable, confrontational, autobiographical, and strangely uplifting. Her sophomore record, somebody in hell loves you, is as devilishly saccharine as the title implies, boldly accessible and smart.
The positive press, word-of-mouth, and a stellar tour with Jimmy Eat World and Dashboard Confessional helped make organic streaming hits out of songs like “steve,” “quitter,” and “i refuse to die”; “object permanence” boasts nearly 1 million streams on Spotify alone. “As a smaller artist, it’s almost impossible financially,” Sydney says of her relentless schedule. “But I love it so much.”
Sydney wrote most of somebody in hell loves you during the pandemic lockdowns, and yet, it’s decidedly less angsty than its predecessor. “And not because I’m a less angsty person,” she clarifies. “Obviously, none of us were in a good place in 2020. It was a depressing time. But I didn’t want to wallow in that. I wrote more as an exercise to distract myself from my woes.” A lot of the songs became observational storytelling, exploring the drama of people around her and revisiting her past.”
Leave what you think you know about hip-hop at the door: This suite of works is designed to challenge popular perceptions of street dance — shaking the art form at its foundations to reveal the complex narratives and artistic ingenuity at its core. One of the most respected hip-hop choreographers in the country, Rennie Harris leads his company into a progressive new era of dance in “Nuttin’ But A Word,” where individuality, creativity and innovation reign supreme.
Coinciding with Rennie Harris Puremovement’s Asheville performances, Wortham Center Artist-in-Residence Otto Vazquez will host hip-hop dance classes in the performing arts complex’s Henry LaBrun Studio. Joining Harris to lead pre-show discussions on Jan. 17 and 18, Vazquez is a prolific street dancer, choreographer, filmmaker and educator. This season, he partners with the Wortham Center to offer education and community engagement programs and to present events through his production company, Nu Paradigm. ovazquez.net
Connect with the art and artists in classes and pre-show discussions.
Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.: Hip-hop dance pop-up class with Otto Vazquez, Henry LaBrun Studio, Wortham Center
Jan. 17 & 18 at 7 p.m.: Rennie Harris and Otto Vazquez lead pre-show discussions
Jan. 18 at 1 p.m.: Street Dance & Hip-Hop Master Class with Rennie Harris Puremovement company dancers
Feb. 4–March 25 at 7 p.m.: 8-week hip-hop class with Otto Vazquez, Henry LaBrun Studio, Wortham Center
Spinning tall tales of folklore, myth, urban legend and conspiracy theory through the kaleidoscope eye of soul, rock & roll and pre-war r&B, Harvey McLaughlin’s piano playing (and guitar slinging) antics have been ever present in the music scene for the better part of the last twenty years.
Center your mind, body and spirit with a soothing Sound Bath!
Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.
The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 12:45 PM, doors close promptly at 1:00 PM.
This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis. Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences.
Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.
Jack’s long-running Traditional Irish Music Session is the perfect way to enjoy the Celtic-influenced sounds of talented pluckers from all over WNC & further afield! Stop in to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee with the music! Sláinte!
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Coverfest IV: A Benefit For Asheville Middle School.
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Get ready for an evening of incredible live music, community spirit, and heartfelt support at Coverfest IV, a one-of-a-kind benefit concert happening at The Grey Eagle in Asheville on January 19, 2025. The annual event will feature 10 outstanding local and regional acts, each performing mini-sets of cover songs from a wide range of genres and eras, Coverfest promises something for everyone — all in support of a great cause!
100% of ticket sales will go directly to benefit Asheville Middle School’s 8th Grade Capstone Trip to Washington, DC, which gives students the opportunity to experience history in the making with visits to monuments, museums, and landmarks in the nation’s capital. This trip is a unique educational experience, and Coverfest IV is dedicated to helping make it possible for every student to attend.
Double Love & the Trouble
Santiago y los Gatos
Eleanor Underhill & Friends
Moon and You
Moon Water
Fancy & the Gentleman
John Kirby JR & New Seniors
Paul Edelman (Jangling Sparrows)
Show: 8:30pm | Doors: 7:30pm
The Strumbellas with Wildermiss
All Ages. The Grey Eagle.
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Ever since forming in 2008 and releasing their debut album, 2012’s My Father and the Hunter, two-time JUNO award-winning alternative group The Strumbellas have steadily released follow-ups containing every ounce of stomping, hand-clapping, alt-country gusto, from 2013’s We Still Move on Dance Floors to 2016’s Hope to 2019’s Rattlesnake. They’ll soon round the corner with a brand-new fifth studio album, Part Time Believer, a collection that signals The Strumbellas’ grand return and rebirth.
Grab some dinner and a pint while enjoying our long-running Old-Time jam! Featuring many talented musicians from the local WNC area, our traditional Appalachian mountain music jam runs from 5-9pm every Wednesday night at Jack of the Wood!
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present:
Blind Pilot with Dean Johnson
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present
Golden Folk Sessions
All Ages
Thursday, January 23
FULLY SEATED SHOW
LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE
Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music. Each event showcases six handpicked artists, performing three-song sets in a quiet, seated environment where the music takes center stage. To add a sense of surprise and discovery, the lineup is revealed only when the show begins. Running from 7–9 PM, these early shows create the perfect evening for music lovers who value live performances and a good night’s rest.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and more at The Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
Venue: Asheville Masonic Temple
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: please contact us for more information on accessibility
View the FAQs for this event here
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Asheville
To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Queen:
“Don’t Stop Me Now”
“Killer Queen”
“Somebody to Love”
“Love of My Life”
“Crazy Little Thing Called Love”
“Under Pressure” (Queen and David Bowie)
“Bohemian Rhapsody”
“Fat Bottomed Girls”
“We Will Rock You”
“Another One Bites the Dust”
“We Are the Champions”
Other Works:
Gianni Schicchi, “O Mio Babbino Caro” – Giacomo Puccini
La Boheme, SC 67, Act 2: “Quando m’en Vo’ (Musetta’s Waltz)” – Giacomo Puccini
Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K. 620, Act 2: “Der Hölle Rache Kocht in Meinem Herzen (Queen of the Night Aria)” – W. A. Mozart
Performers
Opal String Quartet
Seating Map
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover Vivaldi and more at The Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
Venue: Asheville Masonic Temple
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: please contact us for more information on accessibility
View the FAQs for this event here
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Asheville
To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
“The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269: “Spring”” – Vivaldi
“The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2 RV 315: “Summer”” – Vivaldi
“Thaïs: Méditation” – Jules Massenet
“The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas: Verano Porteño” – Astor Piazzolla
“The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: “Autumn”” – Vivaldi
“The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: “Winter”” – Vivaldi
Performers
Opal String Quartet
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band + Eddie 9V
The latest album from Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band was written by candlelight and then recorded using the best technology available . . . in the 1950s. But listeners won’t find another album as relevant, electrifying and timely as Dance Songs for Hard Times.
This block therapy workshop we will be focusing on the pelvis and legs. We will be learning how to improve posture from the foundation up, releasing tension and creating flow.
Block Therapy combines sustained pressure and diaphragmatic breathing to dissolve fascial adhesions connected to the bone. Fascia, which grips bone at 2000 pounds per square inch, can lead to misalignment over time. This method reverses misalignment and promotes body symmetry as the ribcage often collapses into core causing a cascade of issues for alignment and organs and glands.
Factors like poor posture, repetitive movements, gravity, surgery, injury, and shallow chest breathing can compress and wind down the body. Adhesions form to support posture but can restrict blood and oxygen flow, impair detoxification, and cause inflammation and chronic pain.
By releasing fascia, the free flow of blood, oxygen, and life force energy is enabled to previously deprived areas of the body. Fascia not only holds physical tension but also stores trauma and negative emotions. This is a great practice for somatic experiencing, increasing range of motion, and creating freedom in the body.
Block Therapy effectively peels away layers of tension stored in the body over time, promoting self-healing and enhancing quality of life, detoxifying mind, body, and soul.
This is a great class for anyone aiming to improve posture, lymphatic cleansing, experiencing chronic pain or discomfort, athletes, or looking to improve overall health and aesthetics as Block Therapy has amazing anti-aging benefits.
We use a rolled-up towel to begin as this process of unwinding takes time and can cause detoxification symptoms. If you feel like you will need more, you can preorder a block for the workshops with this referral link https://kd167.isrefer.com/go/starterprogram/Renataosorio/ this includes a block buddy and 9 day starter package with daily videos to enhance your practice.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
Venue: Asheville Masonic Temple
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
View the FAQs for this event here
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Asheville
To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Themes from The Lord of the Rings by Howard Shore:
The Shire
Gollum
The Caverns of Isengard
Flaming Red Hair
The Passing of the Elves
Saruman the White
Rivendell
The Lighting of the Beacons
The Sacrifice of Faramir
The Grace of Undómiel
Themes from Game of Thrones by Ramin Djawadi:
Main Theme
Winter Is Coming
Fire and Blood
Rains of Castamere
Light of the Seven
Bastard
Performers
Opal String Quartet
Seating Map
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
Venue: Asheville Masonic Temple
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: please contact us for more information on accessibility
View the FAQs for this event here
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Asheville
To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Coldplay – Clocks
Coldplay – Something Just Like This
Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime
Coldplay – Fix You
Imagine Dragons – Natural
Imagine Dragons – Next to Me
Coldplay – The Scientist
Imagine Dragons – Follow You
Imagine Dragons – Bad Liar
Coldplay – Viva la Vida
Imagine Dragons – Believer
Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
Coldplay – My Universe
Performers
Opal String Quartet
Seating Map
Tchivzhel conducts Tchaik 4
Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 pm
PROGRAM
Gioachino Rossini: Overture to William Tell
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol
Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor
Embark on a thrilling musical odyssey as Music Director Emeritus Edvard Tchivzhel kicks off the evening with Rossini’s iconic Overture to William Tell, setting the stage for an exhilarating journey through the Spanish countryside with Rimsky-Korsakov’s vibrant Capriccio espagnol. We conclude the evening with the fourth symphony of Tchivzhel’s favorite composer: the great Russian romantic, Tchaikovsky.
The Get Right Band: Summer in the Winter BEACH BASH!
The Get Right Band is a psychedelic indie rock group committed to relentlessly following their muses to honest self-expression, to whatever excites them and pushes them into unexplored territory, to capturing some version of truth. American Songwriter writes that the Asheville, NC based group, “filters 60’s/70’s psychedelia and 90’s alternative rock through a modern lens–as if Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Nirvana co-wrote an album produced by Danger Mouse and Dan Auerbach.”
Tchivzhel conducts Tchaik 4
Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 pm
PROGRAM
Gioachino Rossini: Overture to William Tell
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol
Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor
Embark on a thrilling musical odyssey as Music Director Emeritus Edvard Tchivzhel kicks off the evening with Rossini’s iconic Overture to William Tell, setting the stage for an exhilarating journey through the Spanish countryside with Rimsky-Korsakov’s vibrant Capriccio espagnol. We conclude the evening with the fourth symphony of Tchivzhel’s favorite composer: the great Russian romantic, Tchaikovsky.
Jack’s long-running Traditional Irish Music Session is the perfect way to enjoy the Celtic-influenced sounds of talented pluckers from all over WNC & further afield! Stop in to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee with the music! Sláinte!
Awakening Foundation announces TobyMac’s Hits Deep 2025 Tour with tickets on sale on September 19th. The outstanding line-up will be announced soon! Kicking off on January 23rd for a 30+ date tour, the Hits Deep 2025 tour will be a party .
“The Hits Deep tour is back for another year, and this one will be crazy special,” shares TobyMac. “We have invited some of our favorite artists to bring their Hits to the stage – can’t wait to share who they will be very soon. Every one of these artists has written songs that echo through the halls of my home. And yes, I may even have some new songs to share that will be released over the next few months. Let’s gooooo!”
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present
An Evening With Carbon Leaf
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present The Dirty Nil with Grumpster, House & Home
Grab some dinner and a pint while enjoying our long-running Old-Time jam! Featuring many talented musicians from the local WNC area, our traditional Appalachian mountain music jam runs from 5-9pm every Wednesday night at Jack of the Wood!
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Big Richard with The Shoat
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Iris DeMent January 30, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
On her transcendent new record, Workin’ On A World, Iris DeMent faces the modern world — as it is right now — with its climate catastrophe, pandemic illness, and epidemic of violence and social injustice — and not only asks us how we can keep working towards a better world, but implores us to love each other, despite our very different ways of seeing. Her songs are her way of healing our broken inner and outer spaces.
Two of today’s best guitarists/singer-songwriters join forces for a night of music in Asheville!
Christie Lenée: From crystalline picking to angelic songcraft, singer/songwriter Christie Lenée’s forthcoming new album reminds devout listeners and recently converted fans of her spiritual and sublime songwriting, featuring inspired lyrics and, of course, sensational guitar playing. A Tampa native and North Carolina resident, Lenée took First Place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2017, was voted Acoustic Guitarist of the Year by England’s MusicRadar in 2019, and was named Named “Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World Right Now” by Guitar World in 2020. Coming Alive, with its iconic guitar hooks and powerhouse vocal performances, is a giant leap forward. This time out, she decided to make everything bigger, brighter, and more electric. The first line of the first song, the title track (“I’ve got a feeling deep inside”), tells you everything you need to know: Lenée’s sixth album is a chronicle of joy and hope, of self-confidence and empowerment, of renewal and light.
Crys Matthews: Already being hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls “the poster-child for intersectionality,” Justin Hiltner of Bluegrass Situation called Matthews’s gift “a reminder of what beauty can occur when we bridge those divides.” She is made for these times and, with the release of her new, hope-fueled, love-filled social justice album Changemakers, Matthews hopes to take her place alongside some of her heroes in the world of social-justice music like Sweet Honey in the Rock and Holly Near. “I believe in hope,” Matthews said. “As a social-justice songwriter, it is my duty to keep breathing that hope and encouragement into the people who listen to my music.” And, from the title track to the last track, Changemakers does just that all while tackling some heavy topics like immigration, the opioid crisis, Black Lives Matter, and gun safety to name a few.“ Ani DiFranco said, “People used to make records as in a record of an event,” said Matthews, “so I hope that these songs will serve as a time capsule, a record of the events of the last four years and what it was like to live through them.” Crys Matthews’s thoughtful, realistic and emotional songs speak to the voice of our generation and remind us why music indeed soothes the soul.