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.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

You can find our beautiful holiday decorations all over the Grove Arcade; from swinging lights to hanging snowflakes, your eyes will never have a dull moment! Nostalgic holiday music will be resonating through our halls, bouncing off the walls of our merchant’s stores and all of their holiday specials. The holiday season is here at the Grove Arcade! Come by to enjoy the timeless feelings of the holidays, family and home.
Join us any day this season for the most beautiful holiday decorations in Asheville. Featuring weekly events, indoor snow, seasonal promotions, and a percentage of all sales donated to local non-profits.
💜A 45-60 min. practice centered around VISION and creating the best year possible in 2022
💜An introduction to some really great essential oils and ways to add them to your practice and daily life.
💜An introduction to vision boarding + all the supplies you need to create your board during the workshop (poster board, scissors, glue and magazines provided)
💜Oils to take home with you (there will be an option to have these shipped for those participating on Zoom)
💜An opportunity to purchase oils (and any other doTERRA products) at wholesale prices.
💜A welcoming community, fun, and more!

You can find our beautiful holiday decorations all over the Grove Arcade; from swinging lights to hanging snowflakes, your eyes will never have a dull moment! Nostalgic holiday music will be resonating through our halls, bouncing off the walls of our merchant’s stores and all of their holiday specials. The holiday season is here at the Grove Arcade! Come by to enjoy the timeless feelings of the holidays, family and home.
Join us any day this season for the most beautiful holiday decorations in Asheville. Featuring weekly events, indoor snow, seasonal promotions, and a percentage of all sales donated to local non-profits.
These market pop-ups feature new local artisans each week from 11:30-4 PM on Highland’s Downtown Taproom mezzanine.
| Citizen Bloom Botanics www.citizenbloom.com |
| Finding Flynn Thrift https://www.instagram.com/finding___flynn/ |
| Ginger Sapp Jewelry www.instagram.com/gingersappjewelry/ |
Say It In Ceramics www.instagram.com/say.it.in.ceramics

Up to this point, we have relied on voluntary contributions to compensate our speakers for their considerable time and effort in preparing and presenting their talks to our members. For some time now, however, this has not been working. Therefore, we will be asking attendees to make their speaker donations prior to attending the talk as part of our new registration process.
This is how it will work. Attendees will register by going to PayPal and sending your contribution to [email protected]. This is Deborah Hellman’s (our Treasurer) PayPal account, and it will show up as Akashic Records Education. Contribute to our speaker (add a note that you are registering for AFOA’s January 2022 meeting) and Deborah will send you the Zoom link and password for Benjamin’s talk within 24 hours before the presentation. Of course, please do not share this link and password with anyone else.
We are asking you to make a minimum speaker’s donation of $5. Feel free to contribute more and the PayPal account will also be open after the talk if you are inclined to increase your donation amount. We hope that you appreciate that our speakers put in many hours of preparation in order to deliver an informative and enjoyable presentation filled with astrological insight. If you feel that you cannot afford the minimum donation, you may contact Deborah at [email protected] to negotiate a sliding scale fee. Also, if you do not have access to PayPal or are having a difficult time making the donation, please contact Deborah.
In 2021, we experienced a world still turned upside down. So what can we expect in 2022?
AFOA founding member Benjamin Bernstein will give his annual forecast lecture via Zoom on Friday, January 21 at 7 PM US Eastern Time. This call may reach capacity, so register early.
The Saturn-Uranus square that we experienced last year is still active in 2022 and Benjamin will be telling us about an important “mini grand trine” that will be coming into aspect soon. Expect Benjamin to be recharged and full of his good energy as we explore what lies ahead astrologically.
To register, go to PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/us/home and make your minimum $5 speaker’s donation to [email protected]. Your Zoom link and password will be emailed within 24 hours before the presentation. The event is being recorded and all registrants will receive a recording link shortly afterward.
AstroShaman” Benjamin Bernstein hosts This Week in Astrology, a Top 10 Astrology Podcast, and is a 3-time Best Astrologer Winner. He has done over 9000 Astrology, Shamanic Healing and Life Coaching sessions with a global clientele, and runs the “Awakening Plus” online spiritual support membership. He has lectured or taught at national Astrology conferences and retreats, and wrote the Shamanic Astrology chapter in the book Transpersonal Astrology: Explorations at the Frontier.
Learn more about Benjamin’s work at https://www.astroshaman.com/
We look forward to seeing you!

Receive a Light Language transmission from the Galactic Magdalene Lineage. This powerful activation does not come through believing in anything. It does not come through a book, education or philosophy. It comes naturally through alignment with the Divine Source that is alive inside of you. This alignment activates the inner wellspring of Peace and Divine Love that is always feeding and nourishing you. No matter what is occurring in the outer world, experience the truth of who you are as a Sovereign Divine Being of Light.
Ana Estrada is a Quantum Light Practitioner with more than 25 years experience of working consciously with Beings of Light and Ascended Masters. Her graduate degrees in Transformative Art and Spirituality took her to the Amazon jungles and the temples of India where she studied shamanic cultures and visionary art making processes. She is certified as an Intuitive Energy Healer in various healing modalities and serves as a channel for the Divine Mother and her sacred Light Language. Ana offers Quantum Light Alignment Sessions privately and at sacred sites around the world.
Donations are appreciated and received via Paypal: [email protected]
For more information about Ana and the Quantum Light Practice visit:
http://www.QuantumLightPractice.com

Join us for the Junk-O-Rama Vintage Flea Market at Fleetwood’s! Grab a friend, grab a drink and shop the coolest in vintage clothes, antiques, records and more! We have some vending spaces available please contact [email protected] for more information.
These market pop-ups feature new local artisans each week from 11:30-4 PM on Highland’s Downtown Taproom mezzanine.
| Julie Slattery Art www.julieslattery.com |
| Sprouting Earth Pottery https://www.instagram.com/sproutingearthpottery/?hl=en |
| Creative Paths https://m.facebook.com/CreativePathWorkshop |
| L Anderson Art https://www.landersonart.org/ |

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Join us for the Junk-O-Rama Vintage Flea Market at Fleetwood’s! Grab a friend, grab a drink and shop the coolest in vintage clothes, antiques, records and more! We have some vending spaces available please contact [email protected] for more information.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

I invite you to commune with Mary Magdalene’s sacred mysteries for healing, personal transformation and self mastery.
Mary Magdalene’s story is shrouded in mystery. In the sacred circle, we invoke her truth, wisdom and deep love and reverence for visceral teaching, clearing and activation.
Each month we will gather to connect and commune with the essence of this visionary aspect of divine feminine. We will explore the alchemy of Mary Magdalene in relationship to her Divine attributes of mysticism, sacred sexuality, Divine adoration, surrender, faith, and unity consciousness to support the expression of your authentic self along your path of self mastery. I will offer teachings on alchemical interventions and guided meditation to invite the Divine Feminine to rise in greater ways of clarity, vibrancy and empowerment in your life.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.
Asheville Outlets has announced a Cultural Marketplace Pup-Up in celebration of Black History Month to be held on Saturdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Suite 348 next to Gap Factory. The Cultural Marketplace will feature over twenty vendors offering original art, handmade apparel, health, wellness, and beauty products, jewelry, candles, and one-of-a-kind gift items.
“We thank the YMI Cultural Center, the City of Asheville, and Asheville Outlets for this opportunity during Black History month,” says alexandria monque ravenel and Ajax Ravenel co-owners of Noir Collective AVL.
The Cultural Marketplace is a collaboration between Noir Collective AVL, Center for Participatory Change (CPC), and YMI Cultural Center.
Vendors will include Wintress Daughter Soaps, Jenny Pickens, LLC, Makeba Loving Hands, Heart/Soul Apparel, It’s Amira M, LLC, The Body & Temple Co., Black Diamond Enterprise, Peculiar Persona, Counsel to the Entrepreneur, From the Ashes Cultural Arts & Counseling, Livauskendai & Co., Rehab Project, and more.
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Come see your favorite local Dealers with their latest product offerings. The show will showcase industry leading RV, Automotive, Recreation, and Marine Brands.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.
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Come see your favorite local Dealers with their latest product offerings. The show will showcase industry leading RV, Automotive, Recreation, and Marine Brands.

Join us for the Junk-O-Rama Vintage Flea Market at Fleetwood’s! Grab a friend, grab a drink and shop the coolest in vintage clothes, antiques, records and more! We have some vending spaces available please contact [email protected] for more information.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.

Go Local Asheville organization–which supports local
independent businesses and its customers–has announced the historic launch of a
first-ever app to better serve Asheville area business and card members,
The free digital app is now available on Apple Store and Google Play for
both Apple and Android smartphones. While the app is free and downloadable for
everyone to conveniently find and support local independent businesses, only Go
Local Asheville cardholders can take advantage of the discounts and perks
offered by the over 500 participating local independent business members. To become
a cardholder, cards can be purchased for $20 each at 30 different businesses
throughout Asheville or on the Go Local Asheville website. To become a business
member, there is no charge. The only requirement is to offer a discount or perk to Go
Local Asheville cardholders.
