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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Saturday, June 8, 2019
Kokedama Workshop with Twisted Tierra
Jun 8 all-day
Nest Boutique + D.I.Y. Studio

The art of Kokedama literally translates from “koke” meaning moss and “dama” meaning ball. This moss ball has experienced a resurgence as a modern art form useful for uniquely presented plants and flowers.

Learn alongside Jenny Roseboom aka Twisted Tierra and create a Kokedama of your own.

Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 8 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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 Exhibition Explores Architectural Decay
Jun 8 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Momentum Gallery

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Asheville Angel Pets Expo
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Renaissance Hotel

Angel Pets Expo Asheville, Saturday, June 8th at the Renaissance Hotel, 10-6p.m (Salon B/C). Over 45 vendors specializing in all services and products for pets, senior pet care needs, canine rehab specialists, pet trainers, animal artists, pet memorabilia, animal communicators, grief healing services, veterinarians, holistic pet services, pet CBD oil and other pet supportive topics. All things pets! Select featured vendor presentations throughout the day. Open to the public, $5 at door. AngelPetsExpo.com

Opening reception for: Breaking Ground: ceramic art + functional pottery
Jun 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Flood Gallery Fine Art Center

Featuring local ceramic artists Celia Barbieri, Brock Flamion, Joey Sheehan, Erik Haagensen, Luba Sharapan, Christine Thomas, Trista Hudzik, Sonja Hernandez, and Melissa Terrezza Pace

Breaking Ground is a coming together of ceramic art and functional pottery.  From expressive hand made wall hangings that are certain to stir the critical thinking process to the sculpture of stoic faces that might inspire a familiar experience or memory.  Beautiful, whimsical mugs, cups, plates and vases made for everyday use and meant to coax a smile or encourage a laugh.  Wondrous flowers made with clay and buttons, visions of graffiti, hedgehogs, aliens and tattoo imagery pleasingly loud with color and sure to beckon. 

Exhibit runs from June 8th to July 27th, 2019

Sunday, June 9, 2019
Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 9 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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 Exhibition Explores Architectural Decay
Jun 9 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Momentum Gallery

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Party in the River Arts District! Tattoos, Live Music, Free Beer + more!
Jun 9 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Girl and Goblin

We wanted to invite you to the biggest party the River Arts District has ever seen!

Come join us in celebrating the grand opening of Girl and Goblin, Asheville’s one and only Tattoo Studio and Oddities Shop! See for yourselves our new location containing over 2,300 square feet of peculiar curiosities.

Joining the celebration will be local food trucks, free beer (21+) from local breweries, live music, multiple tattooers working all day, giveaways, sideshow performers and more! Everyone is welcome, all ages, all people!

It all goes down Sunday June 9th from 12-9.
375 Depot Street
We hope to see you there!
Email or call us for more info:
(828)691-5083
[email protected]

Monday, June 10, 2019
Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 10 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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 Exhibition Explores Architectural Decay
Jun 10 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Momentum Gallery

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 11 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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 Exhibition Explores Architectural Decay
Jun 11 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Momentum Gallery

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 12 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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 Exhibition Explores Architectural Decay
Jun 12 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Momentum Gallery

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

“Beyond my Dreams – the African American Experience in Ballet”
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
the BLOCK off Biltmore

A rare opportunity to meet Claudia Foltz, co-author of dance icon Mel Tomlinson’s autobiography, “Beyond My Dreams”. Come here his story of how talent, determination and hard work broke through walls, making him one of the first African Americans featured at the NYC Ballet. Terpsicorps dancers Keith Reeves and Lydia McRae will join the discussion to share their view of life in today’s world of ballet from an African American perspective.

Thursday, June 13, 2019
Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 13 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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 Exhibition Explores Architectural Decay
Jun 13 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Momentum Gallery

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Friday, June 14, 2019
Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 14 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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 Exhibition Explores Architectural Decay
Jun 14 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Momentum Gallery

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, June 15, 2019
Just Brew It
Jun 15 all-day
Wedge at Foundation

Homebrew Festival and tasting. Proceeds of this event benefit Just Economics, an Asheville-based non-profit organization whose mission is to build a more just and sustainable local economy that works for all in WNC.
– Sample over 100 unique home brewed beers
– Vote for your favorite for People’s Choice Award!
– Learn about Just Economics’ work and how to engage

Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 15 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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 Exhibition Explores Architectural Decay
Jun 15 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Momentum Gallery

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Momentum – a Party for Terpsicorps
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
East West Vintage Rentals

Join us for an elegant evening of good food, new friends, and remarkable entertainment at a wonderfully quirky vintage venue in the heart of West Asheville. Savor gourmet heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and champagne cocktails while listening to the music of Secret B-Sides’ own Juan Holladay.

Our amazing guest of honor, Harry Brown, will be the auctioneer for the evening, presiding over live and silent auctions filled with irresistible items.

And for the highlight of the evening, sit back and enjoy the critically acclaimed Terpsicorps dancers up close in an intimate setting. Proceeds support the 2019 summer season of Asheville’s contemporary ballet company, Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance.

Cost of admission includes FREE childcare at the Academy at Terpsicorps’ Parents Night Out event.

Sunday, June 16, 2019
Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 16 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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 Exhibition Explores Architectural Decay
Jun 16 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Momentum Gallery

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Monday, June 17, 2019
Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 17 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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 Exhibition Explores Architectural Decay
Jun 17 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Momentum Gallery

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 18 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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 Exhibition Explores Architectural Decay
Jun 18 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Momentum Gallery

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Jun 19 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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.