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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Sean Finnerty and Tom Feeney are coming back to Asheville!
After 21 years of growing up in Longford, Ireland, Sean Finnerty decided to move stateside where a series of mature decisions that he failed to make led him to stand-up comedy. Recently he was rewarded for his efforts as he became the first ever Irish comedian to perform on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (2019). Spending his first number of years in comedy based out of Orlando, Sean was selected for Comedy Central’s Up Next competition (2013) and as a semi finalist in Florida’s Funniest Comedian (2014) resulting in him opening for WWE hall of famer Mick Foley.
A breakout year in 2015 saw Sean make his television debut as co-host of Season 9 of Fireball Run on Amazon Prime as well as being to selected to perform at the Boston Comedy Festival.
In 2016 Sean moved to New York where he quickly became known as one to watch, performing at famous venues such as The Comedy Cellar, Gotham Comedy Club, Carolines on Broadway, The Stand and The Friars Club. Recently, he has also performed at several festivals including Laugh Your Asheville Off (2017) Edinburgh Fringe (2018) and Electric Picnic (2018), along with making it to the semi finals of the nationwide talent search Stand Up NBC. A keen eye for detail Sean has also developed a reputation as a Roaster and is currently the number 1 ranked roast comic in New York City.
Hosted by Lily Campbell
Featuring Tom Feeney
ages 18+
Tickets $8 advance, $12 day of
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lazoom-comedy-night-sean-finnerty-tickets-64181069306
Summer Reading Programs continue and July’s library events are full of fun, interesting, and educational opportunities. Check out one of the many book clubs or reading times with our therapy dog. Also, the Early Bird Special: Classics & Casseroles will have you watching classic movies while noshing on potluck items. As for Summer Reading Programs, you can get down with Groovin’ on Grovemont and launch fireworks with the Bottle Rockets! program.
There’s so much going on in July, check out the Summer Reading Programs and July Library Events lists below.
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RiverFest 2019 is less than two weeks! As part of our RiverFest celebrations this year we will be raffling off two kayaks from Liquidlogic. Funds raised from the raffle will support our work to revitalize the French Broad River and watershed.
Tickets are $10 for 10 or 25 for $20. Purchase your tickets here.
Come experience the love of clay with our talented artists at Odyssey ClayWorks! Learn to sculpt, coil, and even get to try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
Momentum Gallery in downtown Asheville hosts new summer exhibitions – Mariella Bisson, Setting Shapes; Oil paintings by two new painters: Samantha Keely Smith and Paul Sattler; and a group invitational called Give Me Wood. These exhibitions continue at 24 N Lexington Avenue through the end of August.
Mariella Bisson deftly delineates the sculptural planes of regional waterfalls and sylvan scenes creating refreshingly contemporary landscape paintings. Her oil-over-collage paintings feature built-up texture, suggesting the complex surface of stone and tree bark, lichen, and moss. Bisson’s paintings demonstrate a strong understanding of formal composition and reflect a sensibility honed from time she’s spent immersed in the outdoors. Of note, Bisson is a two-time recipient of the Pollock-Krasner grant and was awarded a New York Foundation for the Arts fellowship in painting.
Samantha Keely Smith creates inspired and stirring abstract paintings in oil. The Brooklyn-based artist sees her paintings “as an expression of our internal turbulence. They reflect the overwhelming reality of being constantly aware of what is happening in the wider world – Change is the only constant.” Smith’s nebulous compositions are evocative of luminous cloudscapes and primordial oceans. Brilliant areas of stained pigment collide with waves of painterly brush strokes ultimately conjuring imagined environments with a timeless quality. “These paintings are about the essence of who we all are, as human beings… We all want love and connection.” Smith’s works give form to fluctuations between turbulence and calm present in everything from our emotions to the temporal world. Overall, Smith’s focus is on the underlying psychological impact of the dawning awareness of our shifting reality.
An accomplished oil painter, Paul Sattler was the recipient of the John R. Solomon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship. In 2004, he was selected to exhibit at the 179th Annual Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the National Academy of Design in New York, where he received the Wallace Truman Prize. Dramatic narratives unfold in his charged and enigmatic oil paintings which reference historic and literary sources. Sattler comments, “A diverse population of animals are enmeshed in my works’ human-inhabited environments, theatrical locales, and domestic dramas.”
Give Me Wood is an imaginative and evocative collection of contemporary painting and wood sculpture. Central to the identity and creation of all the extraordinary two- and three-dimensional works in the exhibition is the common material of wood. The participating artists defy logic, explore space (both real and imagined), carve, bend, turn, and otherwise construct some truly amazing and innovative work! Featuring Michael Alm, Garry Knox Bennett, Gil Bruvel, Christian Burchard, Tom Eckert, David Ellsworth, Ron Layport, Wendy Maruyama, and Sylvie Rosenthal.
Sean Finnerty and Tom Feeney are coming back to Asheville!
After 21 years of growing up in Longford, Ireland, Sean Finnerty decided to move stateside where a series of mature decisions that he failed to make led him to stand-up comedy. Recently he was rewarded for his efforts as he became the first ever Irish comedian to perform on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (2019). Spending his first number of years in comedy based out of Orlando, Sean was selected for Comedy Central’s Up Next competition (2013) and as a semi finalist in Florida’s Funniest Comedian (2014) resulting in him opening for WWE hall of famer Mick Foley.
A breakout year in 2015 saw Sean make his television debut as co-host of Season 9 of Fireball Run on Amazon Prime as well as being to selected to perform at the Boston Comedy Festival.
In 2016 Sean moved to New York where he quickly became known as one to watch, performing at famous venues such as The Comedy Cellar, Gotham Comedy Club, Carolines on Broadway, The Stand and The Friars Club. Recently, he has also performed at several festivals including Laugh Your Asheville Off (2017) Edinburgh Fringe (2018) and Electric Picnic (2018), along with making it to the semi finals of the nationwide talent search Stand Up NBC. A keen eye for detail Sean has also developed a reputation as a Roaster and is currently the number 1 ranked roast comic in New York City.
Hosted by Lily Campbell
Featuring Tom Feeney
ages 18+
Tickets $8 advance, $12 day of
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lazoom-comedy-night-sean-finnerty-tickets-64181069306
https://www.facebook.com/events/2479762995398683/
Come get right with Hilliary and her band of bawdy angels every Sunday at 9:00!
Sponsored by Asheville Soap
https://www.facebook.com/events/1066159653583849/?event_time_id=1066159663583848
Come to Aux Bar for Pizza Karaoke Sunday Nights 10pm-2am, there is even free pizza when you sing!
https://www.facebook.com/events/382756985684012/?event_time_id=382757005684010
Summer is all about outdoor fun, spending quality time together as a family and taking in the wonderful sights of nature. Submit your photos of your family hiking, sunlight making its way through the trees or of the fantastic views that make Chimney Rock so special. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
Cost: No cost to enter contest.
https://www.facebook.com/events/540542089755630/?event_time_id=540542169755622
Ready to get fit this summer? Join us for a 60 day fitness challenge! $100 for unlimited Studio Zahiya classes. This fun challenge includes community and support to help you reach your fitness goals! Let’s get stronger and healthier together!
Get fit AND win fabulous prizes!
Most classes taken – 1 month unlimited classes
Most Social Media Check Ins – Fitness Leggings
Most Creative Check ins – 1 month unlimited fitness classes
Challenge: June 15 – August 15
$100 unlimited includes all Fitness classes during the challenge
https://www.facebook.com/events/2173412986302579/
PMA SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Learn martial arts as well as how to lightsaber fight like the best Jedi ever!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL June 1ST! ONLY $169 Per week!
Cost for camps is $199 per camper per week. Camp Hours run from 9am to 2pm. Campers will have an hour long class each day, along with arts and crafts, games, and more! Each Friday, they will have a pizza party and a special event that coordinates with the theme of the week.
Any camper not planning on participating for the full week will pay $39 per day that they plan to attend (however, no refunds will be given for missed days and you must register for these days by calling the studio directly or visiting in person- 231 S Liberty St. • 828-713-0765.)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2236134903313431/?event_time_id=2236134909980097
There’s more than Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk in downtown Asheville’s Ben & Jerry’s this summer.
Art created by Vance Elementary School fifth grade students of art educator Robbie Lipe is now on display on the brick walls opposite the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The exhibit depicts the students’ interpretation of the artist Kehinde Wiley and the contemporary portraits he creates inspired by traditional Baroque paintings. It will be featured through the end of the summer.
“Ben & Jerry’s is excited about showcasing art from the community inside our scoop shop,” said general manager Chris Carter. “Making use of our walls to show what local artists are creating complements our social mission — to be actively involved in the places we live and do business. I hope this is the first of many art exhibits on our walls.”
Carter gave all the credit for the exhibit to Ms. Lipe, who teaches kindergarten through 5th-grade students at Vance Elementary. She was named the North Carolina Arts Educators Association “Art Educator of the Year” in 2017-2018.
Ben & Jerry’s is located at 19 Haywood Street. Current hours are Monday-Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 10 pm.
For more information, call Carter at 310-601-6247.
Come by for a pint or two of Hillman Beer where you know that $1 for each Hillman Beer will go to Manna Food Bank the whole day!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2426332917589414/
Meet yourself in a whole new way, learning your strengths and finding solutions to your most troubling difficulties. Identify your lucky spot, your true life path, your likely health concerns, your smart career moves, and discover how to be your best self in your love life. $2/minute, 15 minute minimum. Cash only.
https://www.facebook.com/events/330025067916218/?event_time_id=330025071249551
Hobby horsing is the “safe, fun and affordable way to ride horses”. Riders participating in competitive hobby horsing – a toy consisting of a stick with a model horse head – perform and mimic the movements and technicality of horseback riding in the disciplines of show jumping and dressage, then translate that to their stick horse, where judges will mark and score their rounds. For participants competing in show jumping, courses are set with tricky combinations and patterns, similar to the show jumping competitions seen at TIEC throughout the year. Individuals must register by noon on event day.
We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!
Cost: Included with Park admission.
https://www.facebook.com/events/205232420384951/?event_time_id=205232470384946
Hog Hollow Wood Fired Pizza from Mars Hill is bringing the dough starting June 10th!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2348945012092604/
Join me on Mondays this Summer at Balsam Falls Brewing in Sylva, NC for some acoustic guitar tunes and tasty beers.
https://www.facebook.com/events/630416150703461/?event_time_id=630416184036791
In 1969 Apollo 11 mission was the first spaceflight to land humans on the Moon. Join us for a screening of Apollo 11.
Program held in our auditorium downstairs. Light refreshments and snacks are provided. Free to everyone.
https://www.facebook.com/events/618613961976705/
Every Monday, starting at 6pm, Highland will be hosting the East Side Social Ride with Asheville Bicycle Company.
Meet at Highland Brewing Company for a fun pedal, great company and amazing beers! Highland’s no-drop group ride welcomes participants of all ability levels for a moderate to easy paced 12-15 mile road ride from the Tasting Room. A drag rider will be on each ride to make sure everyone makes it back to enjoy a beer or two!
Asheville Bicycle Co. will be onsite with their mobile bike shop for some quick adjustments and expert advice to get your ride dialed in before we take off!
Helmets and reflectors or lights are required for all riders. Please arrive early for your first ride to sign a waiver.
https://www.facebook.com/events/460432007833420/?event_time_id=460432044500083
Experience the authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy at the Southern Appalachian Brewery, on Blue Monday, July 15th, 6-8pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/411481552776946/
Are you ready to show off your meticulous knowledge of useless facts? Well, this is your chance! Nerdy Talk Trivia will be hosting our weekly trivia night with $3 Gaelic pints.
Gift card prizes will be awarded weekly to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
https://www.facebook.com/events/296662684572217/?event_time_id=296662724572213
The walkable streets of Gatlinburg become a live stage during the city’s summer-long performance festival. Visitors are invited to encounter costumed storytellers, musical ensembles and cloggers portraying characters from time periods as far back as the 1800s along the Parkway.
Daily performances from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/352862205433672/?event_time_id=352862232100336
Come get comfortable upside down!
Once you’re there you won’t want to leave!
This six week series is great for anyone who is new to inverting and would like to build some badass strength!
Learn all the pretty, wowing beginner invert poses on the pole.
We will also build on conditioning exercises each week that will help develop your core muscles to have you inverting like a champ.
Here are a few moves you can expect to learn:
– Classic straddle invert
– Outside leg hang (with pretty variations)
– Inside leg hang (with pretty variations)
– Cross leg lay back
– Straight leg lay back
– Jade
– Butterfly
– Superperson from inside leg hang
– Crucifix
– Pike
– Chopper
– Trap Mount Invert
And more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1261781433984632/?event_time_id=1261781443984631
Every other Monday at 6:30pm and running until 9pm. Bring your vice and materials and grab a beverage and tie away. If your new to tying flies, or have no exposure to it, we want you to come too. We will have vices and materials to help show you the ropes. Hog Hollow Wood Fired Pizza will be there also to satisfy your belly! You finally have something to make you look forward to Monday’s!
https://www.facebook.com/events/494704881264377/
Presentation Topic: Sustainable Transportation Systems and Technologies
Description: This presentation will focus on the current transportation systems used world-wide on the planet with the focus of how they can become sustainable systems, meaning; clean energy fueled, environmentally and life-friendly, low impact resource materials use, cycled materials use for future generations, and social benefit. There will be highlighted energy source and fuel options and how they can be applied through technological development in all forms of current transportation vehicles and systems
Our presenter: Dylan Case has a background in study of natural systems and human created systems on the planet. He has a wide background of experience and worked in hardware and software technologies and development. He has a great passion and care for community, the environment and all life on the planet with a focus on sustainable systems design. He is currently engaged in volunteer support and help for clean energy technologies and energy efficiency, environmental care, and waste and materials management here locally in Asheville, NC
(parking off Evelyn Alley)
Presented by the Lake Lure Lions Club.
Games, Fun and Prizes. Fun for the whole family. Every Monday night starting at 7:00pm. Lakeview Terrace at Rumbling Bald Resort.
May 27th – Sept 16th, 2019.
https://www.facebook.com/events/259931391584766/?event_time_id=259931404918098
Have a terrible case of the Mondays? Got a sick a twisted sense of humor? Come play Cards Against Humanity with us! We have 3 box sets with every expansion. We’re pushing tables together, making new friends, and having laughs every Monday!
https://www.facebook.com/events/371611523634185/?event_time_id=371611596967511
It Takes All Kinds Open Mic Night at Sanctuary Brewing Company!
Calling all singers, songwriters, stand ups, poets and prophets! Come one, come all.
Host Josh Dunkin and Steven Durose of The Gathering Dark want to hear all of your stuff!
No Mimes!
https://www.facebook.com/events/531022364070354/?event_time_id=531022440737013
A beloved, humorous, and fantastical suite with 14 movements, each representing a different animal or group of animals. Join us on a musical zoological journey from the royal lion, through waltzing elephants, to the elegant swan.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
POULENC Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano
RAVEL Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in G major
DEBUSSY Marche écossaise sur un théme populaire
SAINT-SAENS Carnival of the Animals
Please note: All seating is general admission.