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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Friday, May 18, 2018
Mutts Gone Nuts!
May 18 all-day

Flat Rock Playhouse presents the return of Mutts Gone Nuts – a comedy dog thrill show that promotes the adoption of rescue animals. 

Expect the unexpected as canines and comedy collide in this smash hit performance. 

Incredible high flying frisbee dogs, tightwire dogs, dancing dogs, magic dogs and of course, the one and only . . . Sammie the Talking Dog!

From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4 legged performers. 

After a record breaking weekend of performances at Flat Rock Playhouse in 2017, audiences are sure to “howl” with laughter at the return of these talented and endearing pups!

Call the Box Office at 828.693.0731 or visit us online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org to secure your seats!

10 Years of Celebration: Refreshments & FREE Treatments
May 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
De La Terre Skincare
10 Years of Celebration: Refreshments & FREE Treatments @ De La Terre Skincare |  |  |

Cheers to 10 years of Health & Wellness

Throughout the month of May you are invited to toast De La Terre Skincare’s achievements while experiencing some of the most celebrated skin therapies developed by Anne C. Willis owner and founder of the company.

Open house every Friday in May from 4-6 at the De La Terre Skincare Showroom located at 47 Haywood Rd. Asheville, NC 28806

Sip a De La Terre Skincare Health & Wellness Tea or a cocktail infused with one of the companies unique herbal blends while receiving one of these signature treatments FREE:

-Herbal Food Soak
-Facial Hydrotherapy
-Eye Treatment

To schedule your complimentary treatment call the De La Terre Skincare showroom at 828-252-8400

Saturday, May 19, 2018
Guys and Dolls
May 19 all-day

 Gangsters and gamblers, missionaries and showgirls are in town and on the Main Stage at Hendersonville Community Theatre, May 18th through June 3rd. Yes, it’s Guys and Dolls – Broadway’s perfect musical comedy about gambling men and the women who long to tame them! Tickets are $15-$26 and are available online at HendersonvilleTheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (828) 692-1082.

Set against the backdrop of 1940s New York City, Guys and Dolls features one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre, with hits that include: “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” “Take Back Your Mink” and “Luck, Be a Lady.”

 

Hendersonville Community Theatre is located at 229 South Washington Street. For tickets or more information contact us at 828-692-1082 or online at HendersonvilleTheatre.org

Mutts Gone Nuts!
May 19 all-day

Flat Rock Playhouse presents the return of Mutts Gone Nuts – a comedy dog thrill show that promotes the adoption of rescue animals. 

Expect the unexpected as canines and comedy collide in this smash hit performance. 

Incredible high flying frisbee dogs, tightwire dogs, dancing dogs, magic dogs and of course, the one and only . . . Sammie the Talking Dog!

From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4 legged performers. 

After a record breaking weekend of performances at Flat Rock Playhouse in 2017, audiences are sure to “howl” with laughter at the return of these talented and endearing pups!

Call the Box Office at 828.693.0731 or visit us online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org to secure your seats!

ReStore Spring Sale
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Asheville Habitat ReStore
ReStore Spring Sale @ Asheville Habitat ReStore |  |  |

There’s no better day than Saturday, May 19th to shop at the Habitat ReStore in Biltmore Village. It’s the ReStore’s Spring Customer Appreciation Sale and they’re saying thanks to the community by offering 25% off everything in the store! Whether you’re looking for furniture, building supplies, housewares, books, appliances, or antiques, shop the Habitat ReStore on Saturday, May 19th to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year. Sale hours are 9am to 6pm and free soft drinks and hot dogs will be available between noon and 2pm. For directions or information, visit ashevillehabitat.org.

Harvest Moon Folk Society Contra Dance At River Falls Lodge
May 19 @ 7:30 pm
River Falls Lodge

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Mutts Gone Nuts!
May 20 all-day

Flat Rock Playhouse presents the return of Mutts Gone Nuts – a comedy dog thrill show that promotes the adoption of rescue animals. 

Expect the unexpected as canines and comedy collide in this smash hit performance. 

Incredible high flying frisbee dogs, tightwire dogs, dancing dogs, magic dogs and of course, the one and only . . . Sammie the Talking Dog!

From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4 legged performers. 

After a record breaking weekend of performances at Flat Rock Playhouse in 2017, audiences are sure to “howl” with laughter at the return of these talented and endearing pups!

Call the Box Office at 828.693.0731 or visit us online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org to secure your seats!

Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Camp Bluebird – 3-Day Retreat for Cancer Survivors
May 22 – May 24 all-day

Camp Bluebird is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. It is a three-day retreat for adult cancer survivors with a past or current diagnosis of cancer.
Sponsored by Mission Hospital’s Cancer Program and the AT&T Telephone Pioneers, Camp Bluebird is held each spring and fall. Named after the bluebird, which is considered a symbol of hope, this retreat is for anyone who is 18 years or older with a past or current diagnosis of cancer.
When: May 22-24, 2018
Where: Bonclarken Conference Center – Flat Rock, NC
Camp Bluebird is a safe place where you can share your hopes and fears with others who understand what you are going through, because they have actually walked in your shoes. At Camp Bluebird, you feel that you have been given permission to enjoy life again and not let cancer consume your every thought.
Mission Hospital has always encouraged their oncology nurses to serve as counselors at Camp Bluebird, along with nurses from private oncology offices. We also have social workers, physical therapists, chaplains and Telephone Pioneer counselors who volunteer at the camp. We offer a wide variety of activities, including arts and crafts, Pilates, educational opportunities, Healing Touch (Reiki), fishing and paddleboats, and a live band with a themed costume party.
This special program benefits survivors at any point in their cancer journey, whether they are newly diagnosed, going through treatment, in remission, dealing with a recurrence or in the final stages of their disease. Camp Bluebird has something to offer EVERY survivor at ANY time. Through conversations with other campers and advice from experienced counselors, our campers learn new coping skills that help to sustain them during times of worry and stress.
For more information, contact Leslie Verner, RN, Camp Director, at 828-213-4656 or [email protected].

Ladies Night Out – Angel Medical Center
May 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm for Ladies Night Out at Angel Medical Center!

March 27th – Cafeteria – If The Shoe Fits
April 24th – 3rd Floor Video Conference Room – You Go Girl!
May 22nd – Cafeteria – Local Food. Local You.

Men’s Night Out: Catch Some Zzz’s – Angel Medical Center
May 22 @ 5:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Hosted at 5:30 pm on the 3rd floor in the Video Conference Room.

Brain Injury Support Network – Asheville
May 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Contact Lynn Williams at (828) 683-8788 or Karen Harrington at (828) 277-4868.

Thursday, May 24, 2018
City Dance
May 24 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Friday, May 25, 2018
Guys and Dolls
May 25 all-day

 Gangsters and gamblers, missionaries and showgirls are in town and on the Main Stage at Hendersonville Community Theatre, May 18th through June 3rd. Yes, it’s Guys and Dolls – Broadway’s perfect musical comedy about gambling men and the women who long to tame them! Tickets are $15-$26 and are available online at HendersonvilleTheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (828) 692-1082.

Set against the backdrop of 1940s New York City, Guys and Dolls features one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre, with hits that include: “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” “Take Back Your Mink” and “Luck, Be a Lady.”

 

Hendersonville Community Theatre is located at 229 South Washington Street. For tickets or more information contact us at 828-692-1082 or online at HendersonvilleTheatre.org

Shamanic Journey Retreat & Ceremonial Gathering
May 25 all-day
Homestead Retreat
Shamanic Journey Retreat & Ceremonial Gathering @ Homestead Retreat | Clyde | North Carolina | United States

Shamanic Journey & Medicine Wheel Sessions w/ Ayal Hurst; Sweat Lodge offered Sunday evening; Nature Hikes w/ Hawk Hurst. Limited to 14 (adult) participants. Cost: $180.00, includes lodging.

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Support Group – Asheville
May 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Meetings take place every 4th Friday of each month at 23 Edwin Pl. Asheville, NC 28801.
Contact Pamela Brown at (828) 252-1097.

Mission Weight Management: Free Surgical Information Session – Asheville
May 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

An information session where you can learn about our many surgical options for weight loss.
To register for a free information session, please visit missionweight.org or call (828) 213-4100.

10 Years of Celebration: Refreshments & FREE Treatments
May 25 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
De La Terre Skincare
10 Years of Celebration: Refreshments & FREE Treatments @ De La Terre Skincare |  |  |

Cheers to 10 years of Health & Wellness

Throughout the month of May you are invited to toast De La Terre Skincare’s achievements while experiencing some of the most celebrated skin therapies developed by Anne C. Willis owner and founder of the company.

Open house every Friday in May from 4-6 at the De La Terre Skincare Showroom located at 47 Haywood Rd. Asheville, NC 28806

Sip a De La Terre Skincare Health & Wellness Tea or a cocktail infused with one of the companies unique herbal blends while receiving one of these signature treatments FREE:

-Herbal Food Soak
-Facial Hydrotherapy
-Eye Treatment

To schedule your complimentary treatment call the De La Terre Skincare showroom at 828-252-8400

Sounds Of Unity
May 25 @ 6:00 pm
Trinity United Methodist
Sounds Of Unity @ Trinity United Methodist | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

MusicWorks Asheville and the African Percussion Ensemble from the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra and Mars Hill University will present “Sounds of Unity,” a fundraising concert on Friday, May 25 at 6 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church (587 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC). Students will perform a variety of music, including music by Dvorak, Vince Gassi, and music from The Greatest Showman.
Free admission: Donations encouraged

Saturday, May 26, 2018
Guys and Dolls
May 26 all-day

 Gangsters and gamblers, missionaries and showgirls are in town and on the Main Stage at Hendersonville Community Theatre, May 18th through June 3rd. Yes, it’s Guys and Dolls – Broadway’s perfect musical comedy about gambling men and the women who long to tame them! Tickets are $15-$26 and are available online at HendersonvilleTheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (828) 692-1082.

Set against the backdrop of 1940s New York City, Guys and Dolls features one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre, with hits that include: “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” “Take Back Your Mink” and “Luck, Be a Lady.”

 

Hendersonville Community Theatre is located at 229 South Washington Street. For tickets or more information contact us at 828-692-1082 or online at HendersonvilleTheatre.org

Shamanic Journey Retreat & Ceremonial Gathering
May 26 all-day
Homestead Retreat
Shamanic Journey Retreat & Ceremonial Gathering @ Homestead Retreat | Clyde | North Carolina | United States

Shamanic Journey & Medicine Wheel Sessions w/ Ayal Hurst; Sweat Lodge offered Sunday evening; Nature Hikes w/ Hawk Hurst. Limited to 14 (adult) participants. Cost: $180.00, includes lodging.

Sunday, May 27, 2018
Guys and Dolls
May 27 all-day

 Gangsters and gamblers, missionaries and showgirls are in town and on the Main Stage at Hendersonville Community Theatre, May 18th through June 3rd. Yes, it’s Guys and Dolls – Broadway’s perfect musical comedy about gambling men and the women who long to tame them! Tickets are $15-$26 and are available online at HendersonvilleTheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (828) 692-1082.

Set against the backdrop of 1940s New York City, Guys and Dolls features one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre, with hits that include: “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” “Take Back Your Mink” and “Luck, Be a Lady.”

 

Hendersonville Community Theatre is located at 229 South Washington Street. For tickets or more information contact us at 828-692-1082 or online at HendersonvilleTheatre.org

Shamanic Journey Retreat & Ceremonial Gathering
May 27 all-day
Homestead Retreat
Shamanic Journey Retreat & Ceremonial Gathering @ Homestead Retreat | Clyde | North Carolina | United States

Shamanic Journey & Medicine Wheel Sessions w/ Ayal Hurst; Sweat Lodge offered Sunday evening; Nature Hikes w/ Hawk Hurst. Limited to 14 (adult) participants. Cost: $180.00, includes lodging.

Monday, May 28, 2018
Shamanic Journey Retreat & Ceremonial Gathering
May 28 all-day
Homestead Retreat
Shamanic Journey Retreat & Ceremonial Gathering @ Homestead Retreat | Clyde | North Carolina | United States

Shamanic Journey & Medicine Wheel Sessions w/ Ayal Hurst; Sweat Lodge offered Sunday evening; Nature Hikes w/ Hawk Hurst. Limited to 14 (adult) participants. Cost: $180.00, includes lodging.

Historical Forms, Contemporary Myths with Anja Bartels and Gabriel Kline
May 28 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks
Historical Forms, Contemporary Myths with Anja Bartels and Gabriel Kline @ Odyssey ClayWorks   |  |  |

5-Day Workshop
May 28-June 1
Monday-Friday 9:30 am-4:30 pm

As humans, we all develop our own personal mythologies. These help us relate to each other and to the world around us. We create our own history filled with characters that enchant or revile us, inspire us to seek higher purpose, or serve as reflections of our own experience. We find meaning in their anecdotal wanderings, adventures, and tragedies. Their stories become parables in our own lives, offering us laws to abide by, bend, or even break. In this way, we are able to uncover more of our own truth.

As ceramists, we are also inspired by and connected to the potters who came before us. In this workshop, we will examine the construction methods of several masterpieces of classical pottery from the Greek, Chinese, and Peruvian traditions. We will first analyze and discuss the way these pieces reflect the culture that created them. Then, we will focus on decorating them with images representing modern or contemporary myths, both personal and communal. Techniques taught in this workshop will include team throwing, assembling large pots in sections, stamping and stenciling, sgraffito and mishima, and digital projector image transfer.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $595 + $75 Lab Fee

Historical Forms, Contemporary Myths with Anja Bartels and Gabriel Kline
May 28 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks
Historical Forms, Contemporary Myths with Anja Bartels and Gabriel Kline @ Odyssey ClayWorks   |  |  |

5-Day Workshop
May 28-June 1
Monday-Friday 9:30 am-4:30 pm

As humans, we all develop our own personal mythologies. These help us relate to each other and to the world around us. We create our own history filled with characters that enchant or revile us, inspire us to seek higher purpose, or serve as reflections of our own experience. We find meaning in their anecdotal wanderings, adventures, and tragedies. Their stories become parables in our own lives, offering us laws to abide by, bend, or even break. In this way, we are able to uncover more of our own truth.

As ceramists, we are also inspired by and connected to the potters who came before us. In this workshop, we will examine the construction methods of several masterpieces of classical pottery from the Greek, Chinese, and Peruvian traditions. We will first analyze and discuss the way these pieces reflect the culture that created them. Then, we will focus on decorating them with images representing modern or contemporary myths, both personal and communal. Techniques taught in this workshop will include team throwing, assembling large pots in sections, stamping and stenciling, sgraffito and mishima, and digital projector image transfer.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $595 + $75 Lab Fee

Historical Forms, Contemporary Myths with Anja Bartels and Gabriel Kline
May 28 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks
Historical Forms, Contemporary Myths with Anja Bartels and Gabriel Kline @ Odyssey ClayWorks   |  |  |

5-Day Workshop
May 28-June 1
Monday-Friday 9:30 am-4:30 pm

As humans, we all develop our own personal mythologies. These help us relate to each other and to the world around us. We create our own history filled with characters that enchant or revile us, inspire us to seek higher purpose, or serve as reflections of our own experience. We find meaning in their anecdotal wanderings, adventures, and tragedies. Their stories become parables in our own lives, offering us laws to abide by, bend, or even break. In this way, we are able to uncover more of our own truth.

As ceramists, we are also inspired by and connected to the potters who came before us. In this workshop, we will examine the construction methods of several masterpieces of classical pottery from the Greek, Chinese, and Peruvian traditions. We will first analyze and discuss the way these pieces reflect the culture that created them. Then, we will focus on decorating them with images representing modern or contemporary myths, both personal and communal. Techniques taught in this workshop will include team throwing, assembling large pots in sections, stamping and stenciling, sgraffito and mishima, and digital projector image transfer.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $595 + $75 Lab Fee

Aphasia Support Group – Asheville
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meetings are every Monday.
For more information, Contact Edna Tipton at (828) 684-9619 or [email protected], or visit ashevilleaphasia.org.

Thursday, May 31, 2018
Blood Drive – Transylvania Regional Hospital
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Blood Connection of Greenville, South Carolina, is the sole provider of blood to Mission Health, guaranteeing that all blood donated stays here locally for the benefit of the community.
To schedule a blood donation appointment, call (828) 813-2130 or email [email protected].
Walk-in appointments welcome; however, appointments are requested.
For more information, visit missionhealth.org/blood-drives.
The blood drive will take place in the Carlson Conference Room on the Transylvania Regional Hospital campus.

 

Friday, June 1, 2018
Guys and Dolls
Jun 1 all-day

 Gangsters and gamblers, missionaries and showgirls are in town and on the Main Stage at Hendersonville Community Theatre, May 18th through June 3rd. Yes, it’s Guys and Dolls – Broadway’s perfect musical comedy about gambling men and the women who long to tame them! Tickets are $15-$26 and are available online at HendersonvilleTheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (828) 692-1082.

Set against the backdrop of 1940s New York City, Guys and Dolls features one of the greatest musical scores in the history of American theatre, with hits that include: “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” “Take Back Your Mink” and “Luck, Be a Lady.”

 

Hendersonville Community Theatre is located at 229 South Washington Street. For tickets or more information contact us at 828-692-1082 or online at HendersonvilleTheatre.org

Shared History – Opening Reception + Gallery Talk
Jun 1 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
Shared History - Opening Reception + Gallery Talk @ Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center |  |  |

Shared History Opening Reception: Friday, June 1, 5:30 – 8pm {56 Broadway}
Gallery talk by exhibition curator Erin Dickey at 6:30pm

2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of BMCM+AC. As the last exhibition to be held in our 56 Broadway gallery before the move to 120 College St. on Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, Shared History highlights not just the museum’s origins, programs, exhibitions, partnerships, {Re}HAPPENINGs, conferences, and notable collection pieces, but the many ways that this organization has created a space for connection and creativity. Fulfilling its original promise to BMC alumni to be not merely a museum memorializing the past, but a center geared towards building community in the present and fostering forward-thinking creativity.

FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC