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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After seeing her fiancé on TV kissing another woman at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mary’s life falls apart — just in time for the holidays. Over the next year, she stumbles back into the dating world, where “romance” ranges from weird and creepy to absurd and comical. It seems nothing can help Mary’s growing cynicism, until the charm and innocence of a five-year-old boy unexpectedly brings a new outlook on life and love. This heartwarming one woman show offers a hilarious and modern alternative to the old standards of the holiday season.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1658799787558592/?event_time_id=1658799810891923
Open to any who identify as male and aspire to an open heart.
This is a pilot for a regular ongoing CI Men’s Group. Please share your thoughts on this Survey!
https://goo.gl/forms/iGpgDbSw5qvzbFbl1
These three gatherings will be co-facilitated by Michael Hurd and CJ O’Reilly.
If you are interested in facilitating movement based men’s work, please fill out the Survey above and mark accordingly!
We seek to grow connection between fellow men in community through relating in conversation and movement. We will explore movement, men’s issues, boundaries and consent, and enjoy some awesome creative movement physicality.
We will explore movement and stillness, words and silence, in combinations of individual, pair and group work with both structured and less/un-structured time.
Sharing, discussing and labbing around themes, topics and skills that commonly arise in dance (and life), for instance:
– co-creative community and connection
– our experiences of being male on and off the dance floor
– communicating around boundaries and consent verbally and non-verbally
– the play of receptivity and assertiveness in dance communication
– skills for etiquette and safety, eg. safe & fun weight sharing; skills for initiating, maintaining & ending dances
Dec. 19, 26, Jan 2 – 7:30pm-9:30pm
at Homewood
19 Zillicoa St Asheville NC 28801
Drop-ins for these gatherings are welcome. Pre-register if you would like.
Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/DLLnv27Xz0uLpWK52
Website: https://www.ashevillejam.com/contact-improv-mens-group/
Suggested Contribution:
$50 ($30-75) for the 3 weeks or $10-20 per week
None turned away for lack of funds.
https://www.facebook.com/events/273461286648306/?event_time_id=273461299981638
Do you have a bunch of useless facts stored in the back of your head? Do you like the occasional beer on a week day? 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/216005722664010/?event_time_id=216008309330418
Do you have a bunch of useless facts stored in the back of your head? Do you like the occasional beer on a week day? 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/216005722664010/?event_time_id=216007925997123
Reverend Horton Heat’s Holiday Hayride with Junior Brown, The Blasters and Big Sandy at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/2137251283261637/
Special Guest: TBA
Free for Master Craftsmen members and one guest, $5 for Journeymen members, and $7 for Apprentice and Permit members.
Andy Forrester has been performing comedy since 1999 and his brand of off the wall humor has made him a club favorite all across the country. His high energy and animated routines have landed him spots opening for such headliners as Marc Maron, Jimmie “JJ” Walker, Kevin Pollak and Greg Giraldo.
His likeable, Self-deprecating, fun, easy going style is friendly to everyone as he walks you through the mind and life of the man many call BiG”A”. Family, movies, a love of a food and traveling and living with his two little girls is a treat for everyone to hear about the funny life of this family man.
Andy’s comedy career seems to have been a lifetime in the making, but officially started in 1999 when he joined the local Improv Comedy troupe in Raleigh, NC, Comedy Sportz. From there he began honing his ability to make people laugh without a script, or a clue, eventually becoming one of the premier performers at the newly named Comedy Worx.
In 2005 Andy performed at his first Open Mic at the famous Goodnight’s Comedy Club in Raleigh, NC, and from there things took off. In 2008 Andy won the title of Ultimate Comic at the Idiot Box in Greensboro, NC. In 2011 he was part of the Cape Fear Comedy Festival and the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas. IN 2013 Andy was nominated for a “Louie”, (The Oscars of the Greeting Card world), for one of his jokes that was turned into a greeting card. He was a part of the Laugh Your Asheville festival in August of 2013. He also won the World Series of Comedy satellite in Louisville, KY in April of 2013. He continues to perform all over the country and beyond… when his family lets him.
Andy Also is the host of the “Eating It” podcast. Where he and fellow comedian David Tobey bring Food and Comedy together.
https://www.facebook.com/events/284221898822822/
Come restore and prepare for the contraction and expansion of Winter Solstice and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and end of year. Winter Solstice is the darkest part of the year, the shortest day and longest night.
Billy from Skinny Beats Sound Shop will lead a sound bath using drums, crystal bowls, gongs, and other instruments to transform your state of being while Beth from Pure Yoga will guide you through restorative yoga forms for full deep listening ease.
Come restore and prepare for the contraction and expansion of Winter Solstice and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and end of year. Winter Solstice is the darkest part of the year, the shortest day and longest night.
Billy from Skinny Beats Sound Shop will lead a sound bath using drums, crystal bowls, gongs, and other instruments to transform your state of being while Beth from Pure Yoga will guide you through restorative yoga forms for full deep listening ease.
Cost is $25, PYIC 10% PYIC Discount. Register at www.pureyogaavl.com/events. Take this time to nurture and connect as we move into the light of the Solstice. This workshop is one of 3 special events to welcome in the Winter Solstice.
https://www.facebook.com/events/693076407722363/
Foothills hosts a bluegrass band every Wednesday night, but this is the band you have been waiting to see!
Hot Trail Mix is a spicy bluegrass band with an old-time traditional sound and a rowdy youthful vigor. Come on out and celebrate Mason’s graduation by catching Hot Trail Mix at Foothills Brewing.
https://www.facebook.com/events/320763421855500/
All things upside down!
The pole invert is the basis of almost all upside down tricks. It’s very important that it’s done with control, and done safely.
In this six week series you will work on your basic invert, and different inverted trick variations. Come spend class upside down!
Prerequisite: Beginner 2 Level (6 months of pole experience) or contact our instructors to see if you’re ready!
$96 for 6 week series – Reserve your spot here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0
https://www.facebook.com/events/1284340138374227/?event_time_id=1284340178374223
Dulci and Friends Tunes for Toys
Dulci Ellenberger and members of Big Sound Harbor join with Isis Music Hall to help families in need in West Asheville. Every person who brings an unwrapped toy will receive a gift in return: a drink, compliments of the band! Everyone should have something to unwrap this holiday season. Let’s get together one last time in 2018 and share music, laughs, and the spirit of giving.
https://www.facebook.com/events/276391946403539/
Join us every Wednesday for your favorite 90’s jams, movies and other 90’s surprises! 9pm-2am, 21+
It’s totally rad!
https://www.facebook.com/events/263414134214903/
Advance Tickets $10
Door $15
21 & Up Only
Tickets onsale 10/26 @ 10am
https://www.facebook.com/events/1851050194931596/
Latin Dance Party ft. DJ Victor & 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/992493534277530/
Mary Lattimore – Harpist at The Mothlight
w/ Nathan Bowles Trio
December 19th
Doors 8pm
Tickets: $10adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1780443?utm_medium=bks
Mary Lattimore is a Los Angeles-based harpist. She experiments with effects through her Lyon and Healy Concert Grand pedal harp, concocting half-structured improvisations which can include both ambient glitter and unsettling noise. Her first solo record, the Withdrawing Room, was released on Desire Path Recordings in 2014. The solo recordings that followed, At the Dam and Collected Pieces, were released by Ghostly International.
Mary has also recorded synth + harp duo projects with Elysse Thebner Miller (And the Birds Flew Overhead) and Jeff Zeigler (Slant of Light) and has co-written reimagined scores for the 1968 experimental silent film Le Revelateur, directed by Philippe Garrel (who approved of the project), and the Czech New Wave classic Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, and performed these scores live throughout the US with Jeff Zeigler and the Valerie Project, respectively. She has contributed and written harp parts for such artists as Kurt Vile, Thurston Moore, Sharon Van Etten, Meg Baird, Steve Gunn, the Clientele, Hop Along, Jarvis Cocker, Karen Elson, Ed Askew and Quilt.
https://www.facebook.com/events/758511197828969/
All new! In 2017, we broke box office records with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas. In 2018, come join us for a brand new version of this holiday tradition.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible journey! Believe the magic this Holiday season!
Over 88,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2017 and we hope to see you in 2018! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS begins November 9, 2018, and operates through December 31, 2018.
Reclaimed Creations is a unique sculpture exhibit created by renowned artist Sayaka Ganz. Utilizing reclaimed plastic objects, such as discarded utensils, Ganz creates amazing sculptures that visually appear unified at a distance, but are in fact separated when examined up close. Described as using a “3D impressionistic” style, Ganz’s exhibit includes installations of animals in motion, which are in rich in color and energy, to create an illusion of form.
About the Artist
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Sayaka Ganz grew up living in Japan, Brazil and Hong Kong. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A lecturer and teacher, Ganz’s work has been displayed at various institutions around the globe, including the Hermann Geiger Foundation in Cecina, Italy, the Isle Gallery in Isle of Man, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
My work is about perceiving harmony, even in situations that appear chaotic from the inside. When observing my sculptures up close, one might see gaps, holes and items being held on only by small points; step away, however, and the sculptures reveal the harmony created when the objects are aligned to the same general (but not identical) direction. Similarly, it is important to gain perspective by stepping back from current problems and look at the larger picture. Then one can perceive the beauty and patterns that exist.”
Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)
*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”
Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/104655743803303/?event_time_id=104655807136630
FREE WORKSHOP! No tickets necessary, Call NC Works Career Center – Asheville to reserve your spot today!
(828)-251-6200
W.I.O.A. Financial Assistance
Are you interested in going back to school? Do you need financial assistance for training? The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provides funding to assist eligible individuals obtain vocational training. This workshop covers training programs, eligibility guidelines and the registration process.
https://www.facebook.com/events/123507611888077/
When reflecting on the current state of the environment, it seems that we have entered into times of seismic sorrows. Carbon emissions, water pollution, fracking, and changing climate patterns all point to a troubling reality with serious consequences for human and non-human populations. Through weavings, installations, sculpture, and print, artists Rena Detrixhe and Tali Weinberg (Tulsa, OK) explore the complex relationship between humans and the planet, offering insights, expressing grief, and creating space for resilience and change.
In Time of Seismic Sorrows is curated by Marilyn Zapf and organized by the Center for Craft. The Center for Craft is supported in part by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The South has always been home to a blend of cultures — from Native Americans here by 14,000 years ago to Europeans 500 years ago, followed by Africans forced to migrate. By 1500, cultures in the South included Creek, Cherokee, Catawba, Choctaw, Chitimacha, and Coushatta, from Europe English, Scottish, Irish, and German, and Africans from Senegal to Congo. Baskets were integral in daily life, as agricultural equipment for gathering, sifting, storing, and serving the finished product or as receptacles for tools, clothes, sacred objects, and even infants.
Initially each culture had its own preferred basket material and method of manufacture — twilled rivercane for Native Americans, plaited oak for Europeans, and coiled grasses for Africans. Interaction between groups spurred adaptations to changing circumstances, such as the use of white oak by the Cherokee in the 1800s, as rivercane stands were decimated by European settlements. Native Americans also adopted the European picnic, flower, egg, and market baskets to sell in the 20th-century art market. Native and European Americans wove honeysuckle into baskets after 1854, when introduced from Japan. By the 17th century African Americans discovered bulrush along the coasts, coiling it into large, round “fanners” to winnow rice. Later bulrush was one medium among sweetgrass, pine needles, and palmetto, giving rise to the name “sweetgrass baskets” along the coast.
Baskets were woven not only for use in the fields and homes or for sale in art galleries but also as a connection to ancestors and spirits, as designs were said to come from inside one’s head, from memories of one’s mother’s motifs, or from the Creator. Indeed, working with one’s hands in nature to gather materials and to form them into a basket was considered spiritually and physically healthy, becoming a part of the practice of occupational therapy around World War I.
Today, basketweavers in the South from all three traditions are teaching the next generation to continue this art. Artists from across the region work with old and new materials in old and new forms, innovating for their legacy, for art’s sake, and for political causes, as embodied in the varied vessels in this gallery and epitomized in the virtuosic miniature examples in the case at right.
****By Appointment Only, Must be Pre-Booked***
Whether you are an acupuncturist, massage therapist, nurse, or therapist, an important part of your ability to help other people, is the ability to maintain a strong self care practice to refill YOUR cup. On the first Fridays of every month, and the third Thursdays of every month, I’m making massage therapy a more accessible option to add to your self care practice. My massages are focused on restoring muscular alignment to help you feel, function, and move better. Call (864)436-8705 or visit http://jordanhugheslmbt.com to schedule some time to be kind to YOU
https://www.facebook.com/events/1257202597751542/?event_time_id=1257202634418205
Winter has come in full force, and with it nasty bugs and viruses. Your first line of defense in fending off illness is your Wei Qi! Now is a perfect time to take on Qi Gong/Tai Chi practices to not only strengthen this field of Qi, but, as well to fortify your personal/emotional/spiritual well being through the onslaught of the holiday season. For the next 4 weeks the focus of class will be to strengthen this protective field of Qi and explore the powerful mysterious depths of the Water element from which our deepest reserves of power reside.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2227053584208475/
Enjoy a visit to Christmas pasts from the 1840s to the 1890s. Each room contains antique and reproduction decorations and traditions. Four live trees, one of which will be decorated with traditional Appalachian decorations, hand made by our SMH over History club.
Admission at the door $9 adults, $5 children/students, free for WNC Historical Association members and A-B Tech students.
Group tours may be requested at 828-253-9231
Special 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt for children.
https://www.facebook.com/events/316661532481360/?event_time_id=316661575814689
Jason Probstein: Glass Blower
DEMONSTRATIONS Nov. 17th-Dec. 23rd
Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday Noon -2:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/328290224421474/
Join us on Thursday, Dec 20th between 11am- 4pm at Brother Wolf McDowell to meet our beautiful, unique, fabulous black cats looking for forever homes. That’s right- It’s an ALL BLACK CAT Adoption Event!
Give yourself the best holiday gift ever and adopt your new best friend!
https://www.facebook.com/events/295186351108500/
PAWS Event Details:
Thursday, December 20th
11:00am to 2:00pm
With each adoption, Bark will provide a ‘Welcome Home Kit’ comprised of the following:
Choice of Entree
Bocce’s treat
WestPaw toy (Hurley Bone or Jive Ball) or choice of any toy
We hope to see you!
https://www.facebook.com/events/485299585326126/
FREE Santa Photos will be available at the center through December 24 at the The North Carolina Arboretum sponsored Santa Set. Every family who visits Santa at Asheville Outlets will receive two FREE 4” x 6” Santa photo prints and a digital download of a single image. Free Santa Photos is hosted by Great Beginnings Lead To Great Smiles.
(Additional photos and Christmas merchandise are available for purchase. One giveaway per family, per Christmas season. Some restrictions may apply. Valid only through December 24, 2018.)
https://www.facebook.com/events/337462147058287/?event_time_id=337462180391617
FREE Santa Photos are back at Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com)! From November 17th through December 24th, every family who visits Santa will receive two FREE 4”x6” Santa photo prints and a digital download of a single image. Additional photos and Christmas merchandise are available for purchase. FREE Santa photo is sponsored by Great Beginnings Great Smiles; the FREE Santa photo set is sponsored by North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights.
Santa’s Photo Hours are:
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday, Sundays, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer weekdays and Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. + 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located at food court. One giveaway per family, per Christmas season. Some restrictions may apply, valid only through December 24, 2018.