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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Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at Banks Ave. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/962585360596619/?event_time_id=962585403929948
Asheville’s most eclectic jam. Bring your weird pedal, circuit bent toy, drum machine, tone generator, odd samples or whatever you got! House guitar, keys, bass, drums and big ass PA. No covers! No dad rock! (dads allowed).
Acoustic and electric instruments, circuit bent toys and homemade sound experiments welcome! Beginners and pro’s welcome. Experimentation encouraged!
https://www.facebook.com/events/370529340202637/?event_time_id=370529353535969
Adding a Southeast destination for designer toy makers and collectors, *Assembly Required brings designer, bootleg and art toy artists from around the country, to present and sell their work.
Asheville’s premiere designer toy expo, *Assembly Required, is presented by Unboxing Asheville, Morgan’s Comic’s, 103.3 Asheville FM and Appalachian Pinball Museum. Focusing on this artistic movement, designer toys are a form of lowbrow pop art. These toy makers pull inspiration from a variety of subversive segments of culture, as well as subcultural elements, including (but not limited to) comics, tattooing, street art, and everything related to toys of the 60’s through the 80’s.
Echoing production methods of traditional toy manufacturers, designer toys are usually intended to be displayed as collectibles, rather than to be played with. Toy makers mediums range from resin to vinyl, from plastic to plush; with molding, and production techniques such as kitbash, sofubi and bootleg (recently coined ‘Artisanal Action Figure’, by New York Times writer, Rich Juzwiak [11/23/18]). (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/23/style/bootleg-toys-action-figures.html).
Juzwiak interviews such artists as the Sucklord and Killer Bootlegs, both of whom will be present at *Assembly Required.
We are thrilled the Scholastic Book Fair will be returning to our Brevard Road campus, March 12th – March 15th. This year’s fair, Camp Read-A-Lot, promises a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All sales benefit our school. Look for the official Scholastic Book Fair flyer to come home on March 11th. You can also visit scholastic.com/bf/icimagine to preview our fair’s featured books and set up a new digital payment option called eWallet. Simply set up an account and set a spending limit. Print out the eWallet with barcode and have your child bring it to the fair. If they lose it, no worries we can look it up! Any unused funds are released back to the credit card on file after the fair. We hope to see you there!
Shopping Dates and Hours
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
During School Hours – All students preview the fair and create wish lists to take home
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Open shopping (parents, friends, students, etc.)
6:00 – 7:30 PM – Fair is open for shopping during Reading Under the Stars
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
8:30 – 9:30 AM – Fair open for shopping for the attendees of Grandparents & Special Friends Day
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Open shopping
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
7:35 – 8:30 AM – Open shopping (Champions must go to class by 7:55 AM)
During School Hours – Students will shop with his or her class during the day
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Open shopping
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
7:25 – 8:30 AM – Last minute shopping (Champions must go to class by 7:55 AM)
If you are unable to attend the Fair in person, we invite you to visit our online Book Fair at scholastic.com/bf/icimagine. The online Book Fair is open from March 6th – March 19th only. You can order excellent books for all ages and grades at very affordable prices. All online sales during that time benefit our school!
https://www.facebook.com/events/296428427720151/?event_time_id=296428437720150
A percentage of sales go to HFE
https://www.facebook.com/events/386716132106812/
Join our parent crew meeting to find out about events, fundraising, how you can help with recruitment, and support our school. We have lots of fun supporting our school.
https://www.facebook.com/events/318470818782839/
When it comes to business, you’ll find the best contacts at Mega Networking. Meet face-to-face with prospects from a variety of industries and gain exposure for your company during this fast-paced networking event. Mega Networking takes a structured, “round robin” approach, allowing you to make numerous connections in the course of three hours.
To maximize the opportunities for connection, only 1 person per company is allowed, and we do our best to limit to 5 per business category.
https://www.facebook.com/events/406989496779808/
Gather round the fire…throughout the threads of time, womxn have gathered to experience the power of story as medicine.
Join us to nourish your creative, socially conscious and wild vessel in sisterhood.
Reconnect to your ancient roots and the playful wisdom of story, using it to illuminate and reclaim your own truth and creations.
Intentions for this community of womxn :
Release the heaviness from social conditioning being held and witnessed in sisterhood…
Invoke the act of intentional remembering and reclamation through character exploration, playful storytelling and expressive writing…
Connect with other womxn in community to nurture sense of belonging, inspire co-creation, and be in solidarity.
Feel activated to take creative action and foster movements in social consciousness.
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Calling those womxn who want to unravel and reweave the threads of their stories.
Each month will have a different theme with exploration of stories, characters, and exercises that support that particular theme.
Payment + Registration:
Sliding scale: $15-$20
Paypal : https://www.paypal.me/meghancorneal
Venmo : @meghan-corneal
Send name + contact email to : [email protected]
Location: private home in North Asheville (near downtown)
*Monthly circle*
*Please note that this experience is separate than Meta Commerce’s workshops and retreats. Meta is an elder who has been holding space for story medicine for many years in the Asheville community. You can connect more to her work here: https://www.storymedicineworldwide.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/24740360542481356/
Make a purchase at any of the participating businesses and 10% of the sales from the event will be donated to THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY which provides tutoring and mentorship for over 150 students in the Asheville community.
7-9 pm at Hillman Beer bring your punch card to be entered for a GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!
*PUNCH CARDS available at participating businesses on 3/14/19*
https://www.facebook.com/events/248210369395283/
Description: Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year at Chimney Rock. Leafless trees make for expansive views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge. The sky is clear; you’re likely to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness. You may even see a critter scamper by you in the forest. Capture that special moment or scene on your camera, enter it in our Winter Wonders Photo Contest and tell us about it. 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 additional cost to enter.
https://www.facebook.com/events/267246603967105/?event_time_id=267246683967097
Thursday, March 14, 2019
25th Annual ACC Chili Cook-Off presented by Burke County Farm Bureau Insurance
The ACC Chili Cook-Off presented by Farm Bureau Insurance will take place Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Morganton Community House (120 North King Street). A BARGAIN PRICED $7.00 ticket buys all-you-can-eat chili with ALL the fixin’s, cornbread, salad, desert and drink! (If you’re busy, you can get it to go!). Tickets go on sale in February.
Where Are Tickets Available?
Tickets are now available online ($7/ticket + $1 online processing fee)! You may purchase your ticket in person at the Main Street Office, 112 B. W. Union Street, from DDA Board Members beginning in February and are available the day of the event at the door (cash or check only). $7/ticket
Online Ticket Sales: http://www.downtownmorganton.com/index.php/events/37-acc-chili-cook-off
Do you have an outstanding Chili Recipe?
Then, come compete in the 25th Annual ACC Chili Cook-off!
How to Enter
Amateur Division: All are welcome to enter this division. Fax or drop your application and $10 entry fee off at our office before the cookoff, then simply bring your crock-pot of chili between 8:00 am and 9:00 am Thursday March 14. Prizes include ribbons and downtown buck awards totaling $250 given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places! (Entries received after 9:00 am will not be included in the judging due to the competitive nature of this event.)
Amateur Division Entry Form – http://www.downtownmorganton.com/index.php/events/37-acc-chili-cook-off
Commercial Division: The commercial division of the Chili Cook Off is an intense competition between area restaurants. First place offers bragging rights to “The best chili in town!” Entry forms MUST be received by Friday, March 8th in order to compete.
Commercial Division Entry Form – http://www.downtownmorganton.com/index.php/events/37-acc-chili-cook-off
Thank you to all of our sponsors for this event. Without sponsorship, events like this could never happen. This year’s sponsors include the Farm Bureau Insurance as the presenting sonsors along with Small & Martin Orthodontics, ERA Mountain View Properties, Food Lion, Pepsi, KICKS 103.3, Compas X-STREAM and Simply Green Recycling.
Proceeds for this event go to sponsor the various projects that are supported by the Downtown Development Association such as the annual Halloween Trick or Treating and Costume Contest, the annual Christmas Parade, Downtown marketing, sponsorship for a TGIF Concert and more. We hope to see you there!
For more information call 828-438-5252.
https://www.facebook.com/events/526504384538792/
STORYTIME & ART
Our programs for preschool and school-age students are back at a library near you! Storytime & Art is for preschool aged students accompanied by an adult. Come join in the fun with stories and songs, then make a hands-on art project just for the little ones!
Meet us at West Asheville Library (942 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806) on second Thursdays at 11am!
https://www.facebook.com/events/612477532558226/
Watch the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament with, what else, wine! Open during all games. Wear your team gear and bring your best trash talking game! Outside food welcome.
Game Schedule
Tues 3/12 – 12pm, 2pm and 7pm
Wed 3/13 – 12pm, 2pm, 7pm, 9pm
Thu 3/14 – 12pm, 2pm, 7pm, 9pm
Fri 3/15 – 7pm, 9pm
Sat 3/16 – Championship Game 8:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/377624379682773/?event_time_id=377624389682772
Ah, spring! Time for renewal and new things. Stop by today and get a rune reading to see what new things are springing up for you. Tree Higgins, Runecaster for over 20 years, will give you the insights you need for the coming months using runes, the second oldest documented type of divination in the world.
Donations: $2 a minute with a 15 minute minimum.
https://www.facebook.com/events/810880489305043/?event_time_id=810880492638376
Ah, spring! Time for renewal and new things. Stop by today and get a rune reading to see what new things are springing up for you. Tree Higgins, Runecaster for over 20 years, will give you the insights you need for the coming months using runes, the second oldest documented type of divination in the world.
Donations: $2 a minute with a 15 minute minimum. Paypal, cash or cards accepted.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2630505886966391/?event_time_id=2630505893633057
North Carolina is one of the nation’s leading states in clean energy and now has the opportunity to lead in climate action! The NC Dept of Environmental Quality wants to hear from you on clean energy and transportation, energy efficiency, and more!
Learn more: https://on.nrdc.org/2Tn2L2R
https://www.facebook.com/events/618290558639699/
Join instructor Darleen Benson as she leads six-session series of chair yoga classes intended specifically for seniors. A yoga teacher with almost forty years of experience, Darleen will lead the class in a beginner-friendly routine designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance while learning natural body postures that fight pain and promote mobility. Class sessions will take place at 2pm on Thursdays from March 7th through April 11th. As always, the program is free and open to the public.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2355061857861546/?event_time_id=2355061864528212
Learn how fun and easy it is to make your own butter and turn it into delicious and beautiful compound butters.
Participants will have the opportunity to taste test.
Registration is required. Adults Only Please.
Call 828-356-2507 or email [email protected] to register.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Thursday, March 14th from 2-3pm
Waynesville Library Auditorium
678 S. Haywood St.
https://www.facebook.com/events/540425456444040/
ASAP’s CSA Fair is an opportunity to meet local farmers face-to-face and learn more about their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs. CSA subscribers receive a weekly box of fresh, locally grown produce or meats throughout the growing season. You can sign up to learn more from farmers or bring your checkbook to subscribe on the spot! Groups from workplaces and religious congregations are encouraged to attend—many farms will deliver directly to these locations if there is sufficient demand.
All participating farms have pickup locations in Buncombe County.
This event is FREE and open to the public. The fair will also feature family-friendly activities and a local food tasting. A special “Pi Day” Pie Popup will feature delicious sweet and savory pies for purchase made by Sweetheart Bakery.
2019 Participating Farms
Additional farms will be added soon!
A Way of Life Farm
Flying Cloud Farm
Full Sun Farm
Go Garlic
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
Highgate Farm
Long Valley Eco-Biotic Farm
New Roots Market Garden
Olivette Farm
Terra Lingua Growers
For more information visit https://asapconnections.org/events/csa-fair/.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2535647219785553/
Free and open to the community!
Drop in anytime between 3 and 7 p.m. and enjoy some fun activities as we celebrate Girl Scout Week! We’ll be offering games, SWAP-making and other activities. We’ll have a Camp Director here, as well, so you can learn more about our awesome summer camp offerings! Our Shop will be open late, too!
Not a Girl Scout? No problem! Come by to see all of the fun we have in Girl Scouts! Want to learn more about Girl Scouts? Visit us at www.BeAGirlScout.org.
https://www.facebook.com/events/858392954532392/
We are thrilled the Scholastic Book Fair will be returning to our Brevard Road campus, March 12th – March 15th. This year’s fair, Camp Read-A-Lot, promises a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All sales benefit our school. Look for the official Scholastic Book Fair flyer to come home on March 11th. You can also visit scholastic.com/bf/icimagine to preview our fair’s featured books and set up a new digital payment option called eWallet. Simply set up an account and set a spending limit. Print out the eWallet with barcode and have your child bring it to the fair. If they lose it, no worries we can look it up! Any unused funds are released back to the credit card on file after the fair. We hope to see you there!
Shopping Dates and Hours
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
During School Hours – All students preview the fair and create wish lists to take home
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Open shopping (parents, friends, students, etc.)
6:00 – 7:30 PM – Fair is open for shopping during Reading Under the Stars
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
8:30 – 9:30 AM – Fair open for shopping for the attendees of Grandparents & Special Friends Day
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Open shopping
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
7:35 – 8:30 AM – Open shopping (Champions must go to class by 7:55 AM)
During School Hours – Students will shop with his or her class during the day
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Open shopping
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
7:25 – 8:30 AM – Last minute shopping (Champions must go to class by 7:55 AM)
If you are unable to attend the Fair in person, we invite you to visit our online Book Fair at scholastic.com/bf/icimagine. The online Book Fair is open from March 6th – March 19th only. You can order excellent books for all ages and grades at very affordable prices. All online sales during that time benefit our school!
https://www.facebook.com/events/296428427720151/?event_time_id=296428447720149
February 2 – April 27, 2019
Zimbabwean style marimba band classes for all ages!
Student Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Level 1 for Beginning/Intermediate students in grades 3 – 6
will meet from 3:45 – 5:00
Level 2 for Intermediate/Advanced students in grades 6 – 12
Will meet from 5:00 – 6:15
*The instructor will decide which class your student would be most appropriate for your child.*
Fee for the 10 week session (twice a week) $250
All classes meet at the Rainbow Community Center, 60 State Street in West Asheville
Classes will meet on the following dates:
Feb. 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28, March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, No classes on March 26 & 28 (Rainbow’s spring break), April 2, 4, 9, 11, No classes on April 16 & 18 (Asheville City School and Evergreen’s spring break) April 23, 25 – Final informal performances on Friday, April 26 (in the auditorium for invited guests) and Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am to noon at the Asheville City Market. We will be raising money for marimba maintenance. All students from this session will have an opportunity to perform at the market.
To sign up contact Sue Ford at [email protected]
To pay online use this link and scroll down:
http://www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/village-marimba/
Adult Class IS FULL – contact Sue Ford for info on upcoming sessions.
In a Class Session, students will:
• Learn a repertoire based on the group’s interest, including popular songs, multicultural songs and original music.
• Work on proper mallet/stick technique, which is also applicable to other percussion instruments
• Have fun making music as a community. Each song is made up of many parts, which come together synergistically to create a joyful sound.
• Work toward a big performance at the end of the session
https://www.facebook.com/events/2311762458858258/?event_time_id=2311762508858253
Neapolitan style wood fired pizza!
https://www.facebook.com/events/642739626161112/
What better way to celebrate Pi day than with a wine and pie flight pairing! A preset flight of three wines and three pie slices from Baked Pie Company for $14. We’ll be serving from open until we run out.
https://www.facebook.com/events/286246312078964/
Farm Burger South Asheville is donating 10% of proceeds to The Hope Chest For Women, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping women in WNC with financial strain associated with breast and gynecologic cancers. Join us for dinner on March 14th from 4pm-9pm to help support this wonderful organization!
#breastcancerawareness #fightlikeagirl #asheville #fundraising
https://www.facebook.com/events/310832459573411/
Support our schools on March 14th! From 4pm-9pm. Farm Burger Downtown Asheville is donating 10% of proceeds to the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club at A.C. Reynolds High School. Money raised will help fund their field trip to the State Leadership Conference!
#supportourschools #localfundraising #kidsrule #educationmatters #fieldtrip #FCCLA #schoolclubs #fundourstudents
https://www.facebook.com/events/942828396108058/
Come in to enjoy creating memories with us during a time that your dollars go farther! Half-off games and attractions after 4pm. See y’all soon!
https://www.facebook.com/events/582585695548471/?event_time_id=582585718881802
Thursdays are Jazz and Wine night! Come enjoy an evening of 1$ off wine specials, live Jazz from 6-8pm, and delicious food by Food Stop Food Truck!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2305712789446907/?event_time_id=2305712822780237
WEDNESDAY
5pm Teen Contemporary with Melvin
$50 4 week series. Starts Jan. 9
THURSDAY
4pm Kids Hip Hop Series with Lisa
Semester runs 1/17/19 – 5/16/19
$50/month or $160/semester
5pm Teen Hip Hop Series with Lisa
Semester runs 1/17/19 – 5/16/19
$50/month or $160/semester
https://www.facebook.com/events/368264583936462/?event_time_id=368264660603121
Join us for an open house of the Huguenot Mill at the Peace Center on March 14 from 4:30-7:30 pm. Built in 1882, our historic space will be dressed to impress to help you envision your big day. Vendors will be on site, and Peace Center representatives will be available to answer questions.
Arrive at any time. Admission is complimentary and includes a welcome drink and light fare for tasting.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1056151607902591/