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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Outback Give Back – Donate, Mate!
There’s never been a better time to stop by your local Outback Steakhouse! And The Blood Connection is giving you an easy way to eat for FREE.
For the entire month of August, TBC and Outback Steakhouse are working together to spread the word about blood donation. Partnerships like this are essential to the community’s blood supply. Outback Steakhouse’s enthusiasm to partner with TBC has helped the blood center reach new donors and save more lives!
The Outback Give Back Promotion runs August 1st – August 29th. Donors who give blood at any TBC center on any Thursday will receive a $20 Outback gift card and a free Bloomin’ Onion ® coupon. To find a center near you, click here.
On August 29th, 18 Outback Steakhouse locations will host a blood mobile for a collective blood drive at the same time, 2-7 P.M. Blood donors will receive a $20 Outback gift card and a free Bloomin’ Onion® coupon. After donating, they can walk right in and enjoy a free dinner at Outback, a thank you for saving lives!
Donors can visit any TBC center in the Upstate of South Carolina, and Raleigh and Asheville in North Carolina: 435 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC; 341 Old Abbeville Highway, Greenwood, SC; 5116 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC; 1308 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, SC; 270 North Grove Medical Park Drive, Spartanburg, SC; 225 Airport Road, Arden, NC; 5925 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC. Centers are open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on the weekends 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hot Works 4th Asheville Fine Art Show, October 26 & 27, 2019 takes place in Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville. This art show is juried by art professionals and brings artists to sell his/her art in all discipline including paintings, sculpture, clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, wood and more. All art is original and personally handmade by the artist who is present at the show. There is something for everyone, in all price ranges. You will see many artists at this show who do not attend other shows in North Carolina or South Carolina.
As part of our commitment to bring art education into the community, a Youth Art Competition for grades K-8 or ages 5-13 is integrated within a 10×20 space at the Asheville Fine Art Show. Sponsored by Institute for the Arts & Education, the associated 501c3 non-profit organization, all students in grades K-8 or ages 5-13 are encouraged to enter his/her original and personally handmade art that will be publicly displayed in the art show the entire weekend. On Sunday, October 27 at 3pm, there is $250 in youth art awards presented. Students are exposed to the rules and entrepreneurship opportunity of doing art shows for a living. The program brings families to the art show and exposes them to great art.
Take your conversations to the next level…
As powerful business women and entrepreneurs, we strive to generate value and positive change wherever we are. This work demands resilience and fosters our drive to fuel meaningful conversations. In this interactive workshop, led by Cheri Torres, author of the book Conversations Worth Having, we will engage you in fostering conversations worth having through real-life stories and practical activities.
You’ll leave with two simple practices to use with family, friends and colleagues to intentionally transform conversations in ways that enhance well-being, reinforce resilience, and fuel individual and organizational success.
Consider bringing your whole work group to this WomanUP workshop to give your team tools for transforming your internal work relationships.
Join us for a conversation worth having!
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/2346811038665486/?event_time_id=2346811071998816
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.
There’s no better place to celebrate National Burger Day than at Old Rock Café. Did you know we received a 2014 Zagat Award for our Chimney Burger? If you consider your dad the king of burgers, bring him by to try one of our many meaty creations paired with an ice-cold craft beer.
https://www.facebook.com/events/465778210621304/
Enlightening the path ahead with runes is just one of the ways Tree offers aide in navigating life’s turbulent waters. She also offers help in spiritual path work and Crafty Ways by sharing her decades long experiences in spiritual work and the Craft.
Readings:
Donation $2 per minute (Fifteen minute minimum) Cash or Cards accepted
Guidance in spiritual pathwork or Craft are priced variously.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1270163923146523/?event_time_id=1270163929813189
Join instructor Darleen Benson as she leads a 6-week series of chair yoga classes geared specifically towards seniors.
A yoga teacher with almost 40 years of experience, Darleen will lead the class in a beginner friendly routine designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance. Participants will learn natural body postures that fight pain and promote mobility.
This program is free and open to the public.
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!
https://www.facebook.com/events/714700392244282/?event_time_id=714700468910941
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/1102692779911730/?event_time_id=1102692849911723
Join Asheville Sex Workers Outreach Project in developing their plan to advocate for sex workers in the Asheville area.
The Asheville Sex Worker Outreach Project (ASWOP) is a community coalition that stands for the rights and health of sex workers by connecting them to services and support. This coalition includes active or former sex workers, community members, and a variety of community partners.
ASWOP follows a harm reduction model, and believes that all individuals deserve to be safe. In that vein, we seek to work with individuals at a high risk for sexual violence, who are also a part of a stigmatized group in society.
https://www.facebook.com/events/665991880531911/
Includes All Non Redemption Arcade Games, Activities, and Attractions!
Such as…
Indoor Climbing wall | Indoor/Outdoor Go-karts | Arcade Games | Laser Tag | Bumper Cars | Mini Golf | Mini Bowling | X-Rider Theatre | AeroBall | & More!
https://www.facebook.com/events/323685011602260/?event_time_id=323685101602251
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=582585805548460
Come see us at the fair!
https://www.facebook.com/events/333017124045375/
Come see us at the fair!
https://www.facebook.com/events/333017124045375/?event_time_id=333017130712041
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=2305712896113563
$1 off flagships!
It’s like Open Mic night, but every song is guaranteed to sound good! Share your vinyls with us and we’ll play them for you! 6:30 – 8:30
https://www.facebook.com/events/347259619444923/?event_time_id=347259746111577
In partnership with Warren Wilson College, AMOS is excited to bring a special three-part series on sustainability through its popular Science Pub: Sustainable Communities through Healthy Building Design, Clean Energy, and Land Stewardship series taking place in June, July, and August, all located at The Collider in downtown Asheville.
On Thursday, August 22, Dave Ellum, Dean of Land Resources at Warren Wilson College will present about innovative land management practices for land owners and those interested in stewarding the land for sustainable agriculture and agroforestry. Dave will facilitate an expert panel of Warren Wilson alumni managing local businesses and partnerships in land management.
Science Pub events are now on Thursdays! They are free to the public, with free drinks and light snacks, thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Collider, Wicked Weed Brewing, Ingles Markets, and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and talks begin at 6 PM.
If you are interested in seeing this talk as well as helping us set up and/or break down this event as a volunteer, please e-mail [email protected].
https://www.facebook.com/events/411774252745784/
A one-of-a-kind evening of music, stories and fellowship all in support of our Tennent Scholarship, a needs-based scholarship that assists high-performing Asheville High seniors with first semester college tuition.
The evening will boast fantastic music lead by four Nashville songwriters: Kyle Jacobs, Lauren Jenkins, Dan Smalley and Phillip Lammonds.
Throughout the evening they will share with the audience how songs were written and interactions with the famous musicians we have come to know.
Beer/wine/cider, buffet dinner, and dessert are included in the ticket price.
https://www.facebook.com/events/297607314501570/
Enjoy live music from The Cheeksters, enter to win some amazing local raffle prizes, and party with a purpose in the heart of revitalized east-west Asheville. Food and drinks will be available from sponsors like Roots Hummus, Mellow Mushroom, The Hop, Buchi Kombucha, Devil’s Foot Beverage Company, and more.
Join the Asheville Affiliates and Mountain BizWorks to celebrate 30 years of entrepreneurial spirit in Western North Carolina. Since 1989, Mountain BizWorks has developed small businesses and economic justice through lending and coaching. Most importantly, this dynamic organization turns the dream of business ownership and success into a reality.
Asheville Affiliates is excited to announce our next party benefitting Mountain BizWorks! Come out and celebrate Mountain BizWork’s 30th anniversary with us. Mountain Biz is a local non-profit that supports the entrepreneurial community in Western North Carolina. They help small businesses start, grow and thrive by providing business loans, coaching and classes.
Enjoy live music from The Cheeksters, bid on some amazing raffles and party with a purpose in a super fun location! Tickets are $25 and cover all alcohol, food and music.
https://www.facebook.com/events/368328297157338/
We’ve partnered with our friend and smoking master, Shelton Steele, for a special smoking series to help you elevate your barbecue game.
In this fun and educational class, we’ll take a closer look at how to smoke chicken. Learn the different tools, techniques, tips, and myths of what it takes to make the best barbecue. After all, it’s easy to make good barbecue, but it’s the extra knowledge and experience that can make it great.
Shelton’s smoking classes are designed to teach barbecue as a life skill. The classes will cover the fundamentals of slow-and-low barbecue, while also sharing the competition tricks and techniques that create consistency every time you cook.
In this class you’ll:
-Learn the nuances of using different ingredients for smoked chicken, including the differences between using charcoal vs. wood and different kinds of rubs
-Get advice on how to build a great smoking fire for the smoker you have or are looking to buy
-Discover how time and temperature affect the end taste and texture
-Enjoy tasty, smoked chicken prepared during class
-Meet Shelton and ask questions!
-Enjoy locally-sourced beverages including beer and wine, plus house made and local charcuterie and cheese
-Take home PDF notes and recipes from the class
Sign up early and save $10! See ticket page for more details.
Help the Tranzmission Prison Project distribute free literature to incarcerated members of the LGBTQ community! Every fourth Thursday of the month volunteers meet from 6-8pm, preparing packages of books and zines for mailing to prisons across the United States. Books have already been selected for each inmate, you just need to help get them wrapped and addressed.
https://www.facebook.com/events/291816658303989/
Princess Anne Hotel’s “From the Farm Dinner”
We proudly introduce Cider Cinema! A unique cinematic experience featuring: Bold Rock Hard Cider, Bold Bites Food Truck, and a movie screening on our jumbo screen!
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Join us on Thursday, August 22 at dusk in our cider garden for our next Cider Cinema – Pink Panther!
https://www.facebook.com/events/262410064655329/
$15 Advance / $15 Day of Show
Karyn Oliver returns to Isis Music Hall with her big, soulful voice and her new, critically acclaimed forth release.
Karyn Oliver is part Joan Osborne, a touch of Janis Joplin and a bit of Emmylou Harris – her seductive voice effortlessly oscillates from bluesy soul to country and back.
Seated Lounge Show:: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/318531338845130/
Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia is a team trivia played in 7 rounds over the course of 2 endlessly entertaining hours. The game covers everything pop culture and is always irreverent by nature. The game is not your average pub quiz as it explores everything from didgeridoo covers of pop songs to bad celebrity tattoos and everything in between. Ever wanted to identify animals by their gonads? Then this is the game for you! Mitch curates a one of a kind trivia smorgasbord of random, unusual, and hilarious subjects. This absurd trivia game is not about historical facts or sports stats, it is all about random movies, unforgettable ear-worms, and the hilariousness of growing up in the 80’s and 90’s. The game starts at 7pm in the cozy One Stop in downtown Asheville. Drink specials include $4 bourbon/$4 Washington Apple Shots and $5 White Russians, and food is available from MOJO Kitchen which offers 1/2 price nachos during the game! Best of all the winning team each week takes home a collection of Totally Rad Prizes including a $35 gift certificate to The One Stop/MOJO Kitchen.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2129604460458895/?event_time_id=2129604513792223
Triskelion Open Mic Night!
Second and Fourth Thursdays of Every Month
Stage Opens at 7pm…
Come on out and play a song or two… strut your stuff… Have a band? Bring them along too…
Contact Chris for more info…
https://www.facebook.com/events/282524772696058/?event_time_id=282524786029390
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.