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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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.
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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The Annual AHEPA Mother’s Day Luncheon will be held on Sunday May 13th, 2016 at the Morris Hellenic Cultural Center of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 227 Cumberland Avenue, in the Montford area of Asheville from 11 am till 2 pm. It will be cafeteria style with a variety of Greek gourmet dishes like Lamb Kleftiko (slow cooked lamb in aus jus), Pastichio, Spanakopita, Chicken Origanato, Dolmathes with and without meat, etc. and pastries like our famous Baklava, Kourabiethes, Melomakarona, Napoleons, etc.
Prices range from $1 – $12. There will be Greek folk dancing . Carry-outs will be available from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Call the church office at 828-253-3754 between 10 am and 1 pm for more information or to place your order in advance. Or you may call Hellenic Center on the day of the luncheon at 828-254-7424.
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!
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!
Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Local Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Entertainment
Contact: Romantic Asheville
Link: http://www.romanticasheville.com/Art_Guide.htm
This street festival, including musical acts, food and a juried art show, highlights the artistic strength of Montford, one of Asheville’s oldest neighborhoods. This giant neighborhood block party features 100 artists and craft’s persons, regional and international food plaza, and two stages of live music. 10 AM-7 PM. Free.
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!
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
The Mountain Sports Festival is a weekend music and sports festival that celebrates community, athletics and local business.
The free festival showcases the terrain, environment, and unique culture of Asheville, NC and the surrounding mountains. The Mountain Sports Festival is organized by a volunteer group of community oriented citizens dedicated to providing a well balanced series of events and music that encourage participation on all levels.
Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend, 2018 will mark the 18th Annual Mountain Sports Festival. Every year, we build on our strong community base and bring you a wide variety of events in the mountains, throughout town, and on the river. An amazing array of musical talent, with acts and staging far better than most free festivals, will perform each day, and local beer, cider, and food vendors will be available to fill your belly.
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
The Mountain Sports Festival is a weekend music and sports festival that celebrates community, athletics and local business.
The free festival showcases the terrain, environment, and unique culture of Asheville, NC and the surrounding mountains. The Mountain Sports Festival is organized by a volunteer group of community oriented citizens dedicated to providing a well balanced series of events and music that encourage participation on all levels.
Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend, 2018 will mark the 18th Annual Mountain Sports Festival. Every year, we build on our strong community base and bring you a wide variety of events in the mountains, throughout town, and on the river. An amazing array of musical talent, with acts and staging far better than most free festivals, will perform each day, and local beer, cider, and food vendors will be available to fill your belly.
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
The Mountain Sports Festival is a weekend music and sports festival that celebrates community, athletics and local business.
The free festival showcases the terrain, environment, and unique culture of Asheville, NC and the surrounding mountains. The Mountain Sports Festival is organized by a volunteer group of community oriented citizens dedicated to providing a well balanced series of events and music that encourage participation on all levels.
Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend, 2018 will mark the 18th Annual Mountain Sports Festival. Every year, we build on our strong community base and bring you a wide variety of events in the mountains, throughout town, and on the river. An amazing array of musical talent, with acts and staging far better than most free festivals, will perform each day, and local beer, cider, and food vendors will be available to fill your belly.
From 5 – 8 pm
Salvage Station, Asheville, NC
Join us for a party by the French Broad River! Our annual Appalachian Spring conservation celebration will feature LIVE music from award-winning artist Daniel Shearin and friends. You won’t want to miss this performance from Asheville locals who blend American and traditional influences to create an eclectic vibe.
Help us celebrate our recent conservation success stories and meet our 2018 Volunteers of the Year. Your ticket purchase will help support ongoing conservation efforts. Ticket price includes: Music and dinner at the Salvage Station (vegetarian options provided). Cash bar, with $2 off draft pours
Every attendee will receive a $10 gear card from Diamond Brand Outdoors!
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
The Flat Rock Playhouse is ready to celebrate summer by transporting the beach to the mountains with upcoming Music on the Rock Concert, Carolina Shag!
Celebrating the musical phenomenon that developed in the early 50’s on the Carolina Coasts, Carolina Shag will feature upbeat beach music from artists such as The Embers, The Tams, Chairmen of the Board, The Drifters.
Join in the party and dance the night away with a “one-and-two” to hits including Carolina Girls, My Girl, My Guy, Under the Boardwalk, Be Young Be Foolish Be Happy…and of course I Love Beach Music!
June 1st through June 10th at the Playhouse Downtown in Hendersonville.
Click on the link below to get your tickets, or call 828.693.0731.
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
Blue Jean Ball is MANNA’s annual “party for a purpose,” with all proceeds benefitting MANNA’s daily work to provide food to thousands of families across Western North Carolina that are struggling to make ends meet. With every dollar raised, MANNA can provide the food for 3.5 meals… your very presence is valuable! So, come party with us. Whether you dress for our theme, wear jeans, or dress like a queen, you can have a great time knowing you are helping provide the most basic necessity in life: food!
Hang Loose with Friends at the Best Outdoor Party of the Year
This annual sell-out event on the sunny shores of MANNA’s waterfront campus along the Swannanoa River features small plate grazing from 20 favorite local restaurants, an open bar with great selections of beer and wine from Empire Distributing, and an amazing live band that keeps the dance floor packed all night long! Tickets move fast, so don’t wait!
Grab your Longboard and catch a wave to MANNA!
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
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Ticket Info: $10/Presale and $15/Door (Cash or Card)
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Revelry Unique Downtown Events and Carolina Music Planner are proud to present Brazilian violinist Moises Bonella Cunha. He brings a formidable recital program navigating the evolution of repertoire for solo violin.
The artistic and athletic features in Telemann’s Fantasias and J.S. Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin paved the way for the development of the virtuosic and extended techniques featured in the solo works of Ysaÿe and Brazilian composer Flausino Vale.
Moises Bonella Cunha brings these pieces to life. His clean, articulate tone and unparalleled passion will captivate the audience as each guest is transported through a history of brilliant composition.
http://www.moises-cunha.com/music/
Join thousands of animal lovers for a celebration of compassionate living in one of the top vegan-friendly cities in the country: Asheville, NC! Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s 4th annual Asheville VeganFest, will take place June 8-10th. This year’s tagline “save the animals, save the earth” will focus on animal agriculture as the #1 cause of climate change, mass species extinction, and animal cruelty.
On Friday and Saturday, speakers from around the country will tackle the latest vegan issues at The Orange Peel. Speakers include Jane Velez-Mitchell (of Jane Unchained), Dr. Garth Davis (featured in Forks Over Knives, and medical director of Mission Hospital Weight Management Center), Sailesh Rao (co-producer of Cowspiracy), Earthling Ed (co-founder and co-director of Surge, a creative grassroots animal rights organization), and more!
This year during VeganFest weekend, Brother Wolf will also be hosting two nights of entertainment at The Orange Peel, featuring comedian Lee Camp on Friday and afrobeat musical guests Antibalas on Saturday. Tickets, starting at $14, can be purchased at www.theorangepeel.net. All proceeds will benefit the Brother Wolf Animal Sanctuary and the work Brother Wolf is doing to save thousands of animals each year.
On Sunday, enjoy an outdoor festival at Pack Square with over 75 vendors showcasing vegan food, beer, lifestyle products, educational speakers, and more!
Asheville VeganFest events are free and open to the public, except for ticketed benefit shows on Friday and Saturday nights.
All proceeds from Asheville VeganFest will benefit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s tireless work to promote Uncompromised Compassion and build No-Kill communities.
Visit www.veganfest.bwar.org for a full schedule of the weekend’s events, speakers, and vendors.
About the Festival:
Asheville VeganFest is a celebration of compassionate living in one of the country’s top-rated vegan-friendly cities. Now in its fourth year, Asheville VeganFest is better than ever, with a broad and diverse mix of A-list speakers and a great line-up of night time entertainment! Over 15,000 visitors from all walks of life are expected to attend this free, family-friendly, inspiring (and not to mention delicious) 3 day long celebration!
About Lee Camp:
From Redacted Tonight, Comedian & Writer Lee Camp comes to The Orange Peel to perform during Asheville VeganFest to Benefit Brother Wolf Animal Sanctuary. Lee is the head writer and host of the national TV show Redacted Tonight with Lee Camp on RT America. He’s a former contributor to The Onion, former staff humor writer for the Huffington Post, and his web series
“Moment of Clarity” has been viewed by millions. He’s toured the country and the world with his fierce brand of standup comedy, and George Carlin’s daughter Kelly said he’s one of the few comics keeping her father’s torch lit. Bill Hicks’s brother Steve said Lee is one of only a handful with Bill’s “message and passion.” For more go to LeeCamp.net.
“An incredibly funny man.” –John Oliver
“An amazing writer and a great political thinker. He’s the change you and I want to see.” -Janeane Garofalo
“Imagine Jon Stewart if he gave a damn. He’s like Howard Zinn after 12 beers.” -David Swanson
Camp Bow Wow, the Premier Doggy Day and Overnight Camp franchise and an Entrepreneur Franchise 500 company, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its brand new location in in Asheville, North Carolina at 5 Airport Road. To celebrate, all members of the surrounding community are invited to the Camp’s Grand Opening Adoption Event on Saturday, June 9th from 12:00pm – 4:00pm for a fun-filled day of food, music, activities, and the chance to discover the premium pet care services that Camp Bow Wow is known for nationwide. All members of the community and media are welcome to attend. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to meet with adorable and adoptable dogs from shelters and rescues including Yancey County Humane Society, Blue Ridge Humane Society, Rusty’s Legacy and Foothills Humane Society, as well as join the on-site activities, including Jenga, Cornhole, and an inflatable water slide. Camp owner, Avery Griffin will be available for on-site interviews, photos/videos, Camp tours, etc. and our pet experts are also available to offer tips/insights on a number of pet topics, from the benefits of adoption to lifestyle tips and more. Come out to support local shelters and maybe even find your fur-ever friend!