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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On May 4th and 5th Asheville Butoh Collective presents Dirt, dreams and death, featuring solo works by ABC’s Jenni Cockrell, Julie Gillum and Constance Humphries.
Mound is an archetypal journey into feminine rites of passage, created and performed by Julie B. Gillum. Composer Ivan Seng will provide novel aurowave companionship in the form of an original soundscape for the piece.
Constance Humphries presents The Daydreamers’ Ball for Strange and Broken Things At the daydreamers’ ball, you can be set free…hush your talk and waltz with me. Two steps and four steps and down the hall, down at the daydreamers’ ball.
Jenni Cockrell/strange daughters butoh premieres arterial spirits, a reimagining of the character of Lady Macbeth exploring power, paradox, memory, love and loss.
Setup: 4-7 p.m.
First packing shift: 8-10 a.m.
Second packing shift: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Third packing shift: 1-3 p.m.
Take down and cleanup: 3-6 p.m.
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.
Eat as locally at home as you can at Sierra Nevada.
Each week, the Tailgate Market will host 30 local farmers, growers, and craftspeople with a wide array of offerings. We’ve invited the very best local producers of herbs, produce, meats, cheeses, mushrooms, cut flowers, native landscaping plants, and more. Appalachian artists and crafters will add beauty with hand-forged metal goods, intricate woodworking, healing herbal salves, original jewelry designs, and more, on a rotating basis.
WLOS ABC 13 is hosting a “Your Voice, Your Future” School Safety Town Hall on Wednesday, May 9. The Town Hall will be held at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher in the Virginia Boone Building from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
We have assembled panel to represent a variety of perspectives on this issue. The event is FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you can attend. You & your guests will be placed on the guest list.
WLOS School Safety Town Hall Panel:
Mr. Bo Caldwell – Superintendent of Henderson Co. Schools
Dr. Kimberly Elliott – Superintendent of Jackson Co. Schools
Capt. Bruce Simonds – Hendersonville Police Dept. – supervisor to SROs
Mr. Alan Justice – Safe Schools Director for Transylvania County Schools
Ms. Jessica Villatoro – High School Student, Buncombe County Schools – Organizer for local March for our Lives
The school shooting on Feb. 14 in Parkland, Fla. took 17 lives. Though the discussion over how to keep students safe in the classroom is not new, this most recent mass school shooting has sparked renewed and passionate debate over mental health, gun laws, and school procedures.
Here in Western North Carolina, several school districts have seen a rise in threats since Parkland. Many have held their own forums and town halls on school safety, and several students have been charged or suspended.
We hope this Town Hall gives the public the opportunity to ask questions of law enforcement and school leaders about their roles in school safety and facilitate a healthy discussion about all aspects of school safety in WNC.
Sierra Nevada has become our official Brew & Barre partner! Making it so you can B&B with us once a season out at the mansion of breweries. Each one, seasonally themed and paired with Sierra’s seasonal beer release to celebrate the turn of season. In May, we’ll be celebrating the arrival of spring and beautiful weather with an outdoor barre class in Sierra’s BRAND NEW Lower Park area! Afterwards, you can reward yourself by enjoying a cold pint of Sierra’s spring beer release. Don’t miss out, grab your ticket now!
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Asheville Outlets (www.shopashevilleoutlets.com) is giving away a sweet Mother’s Day package that includes a style makeover from Express Factory Outlet, Renewal Skincare and enV Salon plus other great prizes from Coach, J.Crew Factory and MORE valued at over $1,000!
Enter to win by May 13, 2018 at: www.facebook.com/ashevilleoutlets/app/36495350702?brandloc=DISABLE&app_data=dlt-1. Winner will be selected on or around May 14, 2018, must be 18 or older and a United States Citizen residing in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee or Virginia. Leary PR for Asheville Outlets.
Asheville Outlets (www.shopashevilleoutlets.com) is giving away a sweet Mother’s Day package that includes a style makeover from Express Factory Outlet, Renewal Skincare and enV Salon plus other great prizes from Coach, J.Crew Factory and MORE valued at over $1,000!
Enter to win by May 13, 2018 at: www.facebook.com/ashevilleoutlets/app/36495350702?brandloc=DISABLE&app_data=dlt-1. Winner will be selected on or around May 14, 2018, must be 18 or older and a United States Citizen residing in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee or Virginia. Leary PR for Asheville Outlets.
Plants selections include a huge variety of cold -hardy perennial plants such as irises, daylilies, hellebores, ferns, wildflowers, hydrangeas and bedding herbs. All are offered at very reasonable prices.
All proceeds from the 7th annual sale will go toward horticulture scholarships at Haywood Community College.
Asheville Outlets (www.shopashevilleoutlets.com) is giving away a sweet Mother’s Day package that includes a style makeover from Express Factory Outlet, Renewal Skincare and enV Salon plus other great prizes from Coach, J.Crew Factory and MORE valued at over $1,000!
Enter to win by May 13, 2018 at: www.facebook.com/ashevilleoutlets/app/36495350702?brandloc=DISABLE&app_data=dlt-1. Winner will be selected on or around May 14, 2018, must be 18 or older and a United States Citizen residing in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee or Virginia. Leary PR for Asheville Outlets.
Thali-Style Indian Supper
Sunil’s family has always expressed their love in sharing NW Indian food, and this has extended to him devoting his life to food by constantly learning traditional Gujarati cooking from his mother, and becoming a farmer. Although the cuisine is from across the ocean, Sunil’s farming background, and worldly travels makes for a thali spanning the range of the diverse array of Indian cuisines, and sometimes delving into further Eastern flavors and even Mexican. A local-seasonal menu cooked from scratch, with care for earth, nutrition, and heart-to-heart culinary delight, leads to a feeling of fusion but still a wholly Indian experience.
Thali, literally meaning “plate,” refers to the typical way a meal is eaten in an Indian household and many Indian restaurants. The full pallette of tastes and textures adorn the plate in small bowls and plates, allowing the eater to mix and match the many different components to make the perfect bite.
LOGISTICS: Arrive at 6pm, and you will be seated and served a starter and water. Feel free to stop at the bar and order a wine pairing or beer. Courses are not typical in an Indian meal, and all items including the sweets are served up all on the same plate. Chai served at the end.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: May’s dinner will be ovo-lacto-vegetarian. Please let us know when you arrive if you would like us to leave anything off your thali. If you are interested in vegan dinners, email to get put on a list for dairy free/vegan, and you’ll be the first to hear about future menus specific to those restrictions.
MENU:
Becuase of the seasonality of the Menu, dishes may change last minute, BUT here’s a general idea of what you can expect for this May’s Thali:
Starter – Pakora Chaat
Split Pea Dal
Bloody Butcher Grits Porridge
Potato Dry Bhaji
Flat Bread
Jerusalem Artichoke Masala
Greens and Garlic
Egg Kadi
Slow Cooked Walking Onions
Mint Paneer
Dokla (steamed rice and bean cakes)
Cilantro Chutney
Onion Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Fenugreek Pickle
Salad
Sweet
Water
Chai
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
Join us on Friday, May 18th, at participating coffee shops to learn more about Pisgah Legal Services and to support our work to pursue justice for low-income people in WNC. Local radio personalities from Mix 96.5 and The River 98.1 will be joining us at coffee shops in Asheville.
Special thanks to Paramount Kia andAsheville Radio Group for their generous sponsorship!
We are so grateful to our coffee shop hosts and partners. To see a full list of our coffee shop locations by clicking the button below.
If you are interested in volunteering at this event, contact Nora Frank at[email protected]
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!
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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].
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.
Hosted at 5:30 pm on the 3rd floor in the Video Conference Room.
Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Contact Lynn Williams at (828) 683-8788 or Karen Harrington at (828) 277-4868.
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.
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 & 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.
Meetings take place every 4th Friday of each month at 23 Edwin Pl. Asheville, NC 28801.
Contact Pamela Brown at (828) 252-1097.
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.