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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Friday, February 10, 2023
MUSES AND MOCKTAILS
Feb 10 @ 7:30 pm
White Horse Black Mountain

We invite you to drink in the nectar of our heart’s creative delight… A Love Potion by OMotion!

THE SHOW

A one of a kind unique multi-dimensional event !!!!

Muses & Mocktails is not only a show to indulge the senses; it is also a fundraiser for our next full length production, Cycles of Dance, coming up Autumn 2023!

Join us for an evening of potent performance art & herbal elixirs!

OMotion Collective & featured performers convene to share an infusion of musings woven together.

Highlighting:

  • Dance
  • Burlesque
  • Flow arts
  • Comedy
  • Poetry

– & –

  • Looping Musical Mastery

The mocktails being served are The MerTails curated by local purveyor: The NOHM. These herbaceous libations hold a sweet reminder to savor every drop of this creative healing elixir as we rejoice with a cheers.

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THE AFTER-SHOW DANCE PARTY

The show will be followed by a dance party. Electronic sets by local talents Blacknote and Atum are sure to getcha’ moving once you’re bubbling with inspiration after the spectrum of expressive acts we have brewed up.

TIming conflicts or preference to just come after the main show & shake it on out? If you can’t make it to the main show, you can purchase a reduced price ticket which is only valid for the after-show Dance Party.

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Doors at 6:30pm

Show at 7:30pm

Dance Party 9:15pm

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GENERAL ADMISSION: $33 per person – Full Access Show + Drink + Dance Party

VIP:  $88 for 2 persons – Full Access Show + Drink + Dance Party ( with reserved table for 2 with a decadent spread of fruits, nuts & local chocolate)

DANCE PARTY ONLY: $22 per person – Admittance following the end of the main show

HARRY’S HOUSE PARTY with DJ Molly Parti
Feb 10 @ 9:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Get ready for some Late Night Talking as DJ Molly Parti spins all of Harry’s hits from The Orange Peel stage. Grab some friends who Adore You and come sing and dance along to your favorite songs from Harry Styles!

Saturday, February 11, 2023
Blue Ridge Audubon monthly bird walk
Feb 11 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Jackson Park

Join the Blue Ridge Audubon, a chapter of the National Audubon Society for their monthly bird walk at Jackson Park, a renowned
birding location. On the 2nd Saturday of each month, meet at the Administration Building parking lot, located on Glover Street,
and join the group to see the many wonderful birds found at Jackson Park, Hendersonville’s largest park.8-10:00am.
828-684-0812. Free.

The Orange Peel + The Hop Present KID HOP HOORAY! with DJ Oso Rey
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am
The Orange Peel
Open Floor Dance Party for Kids with Live DJ: DJ Oso Rey!
Drop in anytime.
Playing family-friendly dance music for family wintertime fun/
There will be FREE Glow accessories for your little dancers, plenty of room to run, dance, and get their sillies out while it’s cold outside, and snacks for purchase the Hop Ice Creamery!  And of course, The Orange Peel bar will be open for mom and dad’s refreshments (and/or kids‘ juice boxes)
Padded area available for crawlers and new walkers to play and explore.
12 and under are only $2 (babies under 2 years old are free) and everyone else is $6.

Ticket price includes applicable sales tax.

Sunday, February 12, 2023
Blue Ridge Bicycle Club: Weekly B-Pace Ride
Feb 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
various locations

Time & loc varies, typical avg spd 15-17mph, dist 30-50mi. For weekly emails, update your profile: Hover on your name upper right; select “Profile”; under “Your website functions” click “Interests”; then check “B Pace Rides”. Leader [email protected]

Kolo Bike Park $10 Sunday Fundays
Feb 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kolo Bike Park

Join us on Sundays this Fall and Winter for $10 to ride Kolo Bike Park on over 125 acres beside Downtown Asheville!  Enjoy pump tracks, skills area, trails, skinnys, berms, table tops and much more! Littleville is also included for our youngest shredders. Rentals not included.

Reservations not required. Call for conditions: 828.225.2921.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Good Vibes: Poetry and sex positive storytelling
Feb 14 @ 7:30 pm
Getaway River Bar

Join us for a night of poetry and storytelling all about the pros, cons, and weirdness of sharing your body with others. All donations will be given directly to Asheville Prison Books. “Asheville Prison Books is a volunteer-run collective which has distributed free literature to people incarcerated in the southeast since 1999. We currently distribute books to North and South Carolina.

 

Fundraiser for Asheville Prison Books, Sliding scale $5-$25 Donation.

 

Time: Doors 7:00, Show 7:30PM

This event will be taking place in the covered outdoor space, so we suggest people dress warmly.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Winter Homeschool Day
Feb 15 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Chimney Rock State Park
Advance Registration Required.

Experience the Park during our quieter months on Chimney Rock’s Winter Homeschool Day. Morning programs seasonally focused on winter in the natural world are designed to engage students through a variety of topics and hands-on learning. Plus, plan to stay after lunch for a guided hike or to explore the Park at your own pace.

Registration Closes February 11.

Thursday, February 16, 2023
Try Tai Chi @ the Weaverville Library!
Feb 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Weaverville Public Library

Try Tai Chi at the Weaverville Library!

Learn more about the gentle art of Tai Chi. These Thursday PM sessions are suitable for beginners and regular practitioners alike.  You may join at any point in the series.  Come as often as you are able.  No pre-registration is necessary. All ages are welcome. Children must have adult partners participating.  Come try Tai Chi!

This is a partnership program with Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi and the Friends of the Weaverville Library. 

Valentine’s Burlesque Class ​
Feb 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Time to schedule a Valentine’s date for yourself. During these two classes, you will learn and get to know the basics of classic burlesque dance as well as perfecting a dance routine. Please wear clothes you can move in, and bring a large button-down or sweatshirt as well as a scarf or wrap to play with!

Friday, February 17, 2023
Freedom and the Frontal Lobe
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm
Upward Seventh-day Adventist Church

In this seminar we look into the fundamentals of bad habits and how to overcome them. How are habits formed, and how can they be changed? Many struggle with a variety of habits ranging from anger, lack of forgiveness, lust, addictions to substances, repetitive unhealthy thoughts and a host of other vices. In this seminar we look at scientific, health, and Biblical principles that aid in the victory over habits. Presented by Chad and Fadia Kreuzer. Chad and Fadia share seminars on health, the Bible, and overcoming habits. They have taught in Europe and throughout North America.
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Saturday, February 18, 2023
Wilderness Medicine + Survival Skills at Nantahala Outdoor Center
Feb 18 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

LEARN MORE THIS YEAR

Brush up on your wilderness medicine or learn new survival skills! SOLO Southeast & NOC are offering over 200 courses in 2023 and classes in locations across the southeast.

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Bryson City, NC
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Collegedale, TN
  • Greenville, SC

Find your next course with SOLO Southeast and be prepared for the unexpected!

Platinum Dance Competition
Feb 18 @ 8:00 am
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Platinum Dance Competition


Saturday – Thursday February 18 – 19 8:00 AM

Event Details

Click here for our Dance Competition Screening Policy

Dark Horse Ultra 5 Mile – 25k – 50k – + Gravel Grinder Race
Feb 18 @ 9:00 am
Tryon Equestrian Center

Dark Horse Ultra

50k – 25k – 5 Mile – Gravel/Mountain Cycling Event

Tryon Equestrian Center

February 18th & 19th

Introducing our annual Dark Horse Ultra we are excited to bring runners to the amazing facilities that spread out over 200 acres of roaming land, trails, and equestrian activities. Escape your day-to-day life and enjoy a romantic getaway in South Carolina’s beautiful Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Indulge your senses with the natural beauty our lands have to offer while the normal hustle and bustle of your life fades away.
Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) is the ultimate destination for all who love horses, outdoor living, and an active lifestyle. Home of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018, TIEC offers first-class facilities for equestrian events of all levels and disciplines. Located in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Mill Spring, NC, the competition experience is complemented by diverse onsite restaurants, a variety of shops, relaxing lodging getaways, family entertainment, and more.
Upstate Race Series – Upcoming Events HERE
Join us for one of our 30 events throughout the year. With something for everyone we have races that extend throughout the Upstate of South Carolina. From Lake Hartwell through the Foothill Mountain Range. Locations that cover all of the State Park systems into the Streets of Anderson, Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Spartanburg. We have events that offer opportunity to every level of runner looking to take on their next challenge!

Events 

  • What: 5 Mile Midnight Race, 25k, 50k, Gravel Cycling Race
  • When: February 18th & 19th (See Schedule Below)
  • Where: Tryon Equestrian Center (Farm Location)
  • 2659 Sandy Plains Rd Tryon, NC 28782
  • Packet Pickup 1 Hour Prior to your race start time near starting line
  • Overall Awards will be given out at the conclusion of the race
  • Age Group Awards will be recognized in the results tab and our point series.
  • Our Events Are
    • Walker Friendly
    • Dog Friendly

Participants Receive

  • Finisher Medal
  • Custom Race Logo Sticker
  • Upstate Ultra Sticker
  • Complimentary Race Photos
  • Camping Offered During Registration
  • Custom Race Bib
  • Upstate Race Series Crew Socks

Schedule

  • Friday
    • Camping Set Up for participants along the course will begin at 4pm=
  • Saturday
    • 50k – Saturday February 18th @ 9:00am
    • 25k – Saturday February 18th @ 9:00am
  • Sunday
    • 5 Mile Night Run @ Midnight (Sunday 12:00am) on September 25th
    • 50k Race Mountain/Gravel Cycling Event @ 10:00am
    • Introducing our annual Dark Horse Psychlo-X we are excited to bring mtb/gravel riders to the amazing facilities that spread out over hundreds of acres of roaming land, trails, and equestrian activities. Tryon International Equestrian Center at Tryon Resort is the ultimate international destination for all who love horses, outdoor living and an active lifestyle.  Tryon Resort is an iconic, year-round destination for connoisseurs of diverse cuisine and shopping, lodging getaways, and family entertainment.
  • The Race is to complete as many 4.2 mile loops as you can in 4 hours.
    • 4 hrs: Noon-4pm
    • 4.2 miles / 426′ of gain
    • 60% hard pack – 35% gravel/grass – 5% road
    • Ideal set up: MTB/Gravel tubeless 40mm

The Course Description 

  • Course preview: HERE
  • Course Map HERE
  • The course consists of a 4.2 mile loop that has 426 feet of elevation per loop. The course consists of packed dirt, a few grass sections, and a series of service gravel paths around the lake. The course will have a series of directional arrows that will be placed at all intersections. Please follow all directional arrows to stay on course.

Overcoming Stress and Anxiety
Feb 18 @ 9:30 am
Upward Seventh-day Adventist Church

In this seminar we look into the fundamentals of bad habits and how to overcome them. How are habits formed, and how can they be changed? Many struggle with a variety of habits ranging from anger, lack of forgiveness, lust, addictions to substances, repetitive unhealthy thoughts and a host of other vices. In this seminar we look at scientific, health, and Biblical principles that aid in the victory over habits. Presented by Chad and Fadia Kreuzer. Chad and Fadia share seminars on health, the Bible, and overcoming habits. They have taught in Europe and throughout North America.
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Great Backyard Bird Count Day
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
NC Arboretum

The Arboretum will celebrate its Great Backyard Bird Count Day with beginner bird walks, bird crafts and live bird demonstrations available to the public. This is in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird Count, an international effort to encourage people of all ages to report their observations of birds to help scientists learn about their populations. This program is free; however, standard non-member parking fees apply.

 

10:00 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Indoor Exhibitors Education Center Lobby
10:00 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Bird Mist Netting Demonstration Bird-Friendly Garden
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Beginning Bird Walk 1 Starting at Education Center Lobby
2:30 p.m. Live Raptor Demonstration Locke Craig and Classroom 2
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Beginning Bird Walk 2 Starting at Education Center Lobby
Victory in the MInd
Feb 18 @ 10:45 am
Upward Seventh-day Adventist Church

In this seminar we look into the fundamentals of bad habits and how to overcome them. How are habits formed, and how can they be changed? Many struggle with a variety of habits ranging from anger, lack of forgiveness, lust, addictions to substances, repetitive unhealthy thoughts and a host of other vices. In this seminar we look at scientific, health, and Biblical principles that aid in the victory over habits. Presented by Chad and Fadia Kreuzer. Chad and Fadia share seminars on health, the Bible, and overcoming habits. They have taught in Europe and throughout North America.
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Free Pilates Class
Feb 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pack Memorial Library

Join Alexis from Cisco Pilates Asheville for a free Pilates mat class! The class is beginner friendly. This will be offered in-person at Pack Library or from the comfort of your own home. You choose!

To register for the in-person class, please use the registration option on this calendar entry. To register for the online class, visit ciscopilates.as.me…

These classes are offered to the public free of charge, sponsored by the Friends of Pack Library.

We will have some yoga mats on hand for the in-person participants, but feel free to bring your own equipment and water bottle!

If you have any questions, please call Jen at 828-250-4700 or email [email protected].

Sunset at the Swinging Bridge
Feb 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Grandfather Mountain

All Sunset at the Swinging Bridge participants will need to exit the park’s gates by 7 p.m. A picture-perfect sunset, unfortunately, cannot be guaranteed.

Tickets go on sale below at 10 a.m. Monday, January 9:

  • Adult: $40
  • Child (4-12): $24
  • Bridge Club Member: $14

This event is limited to 150 guests. If the event is sold out, a waiting list will be available.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
The majority of Grandfather Mountain events generally sell out and have a waiting list. If you cannot attend this event, please let us know. Full refunds will be given to individuals who reach out by Fri., Feb. 10. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration, email [email protected] or call 828-733-2013, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

If Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation cancels the event due to inclement weather, full refunds will be given. If GMSF is to have to cancel the event, an announcement will be made by noon the day before (February 17).

Lust, Relationships and Happiness
Feb 18 @ 5:30 pm
Upward Seventh-day Adventist Church

In this seminar we look into the fundamentals of bad habits and how to overcome them. How are habits formed, and how can they be changed? Many struggle with a variety of habits ranging from anger, lack of forgiveness, lust, addictions to substances, repetitive unhealthy thoughts and a host of other vices. In this seminar we look at scientific, health, and Biblical principles that aid in the victory over habits. Presented by Chad and Fadia Kreuzer. Chad and Fadia share seminars on health, the Bible, and overcoming habits. They have taught in Europe and throughout North America.
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Sunday, February 19, 2023
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Feb 19 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

Platinum Dance Competition
Feb 19 @ 8:00 am
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Platinum Dance Competition


Saturday – Thursday February 18 – 19 8:00 AM

Event Details

Click here for our Dance Competition Screening Policy

Blue Ridge Bicycle Club: Weekly B-Pace Ride
Feb 19 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
various locations

Time & loc varies, typical avg spd 15-17mph, dist 30-50mi. For weekly emails, update your profile: Hover on your name upper right; select “Profile”; under “Your website functions” click “Interests”; then check “B Pace Rides”. Leader [email protected]

Dark Horse Ultra 5 Mile – 25k – 50k – + Gravel Grinder Race
Feb 19 @ 9:00 am
Tryon Equestrian Center

Dark Horse Ultra

50k – 25k – 5 Mile – Gravel/Mountain Cycling Event

Tryon Equestrian Center

February 18th & 19th

Introducing our annual Dark Horse Ultra we are excited to bring runners to the amazing facilities that spread out over 200 acres of roaming land, trails, and equestrian activities. Escape your day-to-day life and enjoy a romantic getaway in South Carolina’s beautiful Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Indulge your senses with the natural beauty our lands have to offer while the normal hustle and bustle of your life fades away.
Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) is the ultimate destination for all who love horses, outdoor living, and an active lifestyle. Home of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018, TIEC offers first-class facilities for equestrian events of all levels and disciplines. Located in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Mill Spring, NC, the competition experience is complemented by diverse onsite restaurants, a variety of shops, relaxing lodging getaways, family entertainment, and more.
Upstate Race Series – Upcoming Events HERE
Join us for one of our 30 events throughout the year. With something for everyone we have races that extend throughout the Upstate of South Carolina. From Lake Hartwell through the Foothill Mountain Range. Locations that cover all of the State Park systems into the Streets of Anderson, Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Spartanburg. We have events that offer opportunity to every level of runner looking to take on their next challenge!

Events 

  • What: 5 Mile Midnight Race, 25k, 50k, Gravel Cycling Race
  • When: February 18th & 19th (See Schedule Below)
  • Where: Tryon Equestrian Center (Farm Location)
  • 2659 Sandy Plains Rd Tryon, NC 28782
  • Packet Pickup 1 Hour Prior to your race start time near starting line
  • Overall Awards will be given out at the conclusion of the race
  • Age Group Awards will be recognized in the results tab and our point series.
  • Our Events Are
    • Walker Friendly
    • Dog Friendly

Participants Receive

  • Finisher Medal
  • Custom Race Logo Sticker
  • Upstate Ultra Sticker
  • Complimentary Race Photos
  • Camping Offered During Registration
  • Custom Race Bib
  • Upstate Race Series Crew Socks

Schedule

  • Friday
    • Camping Set Up for participants along the course will begin at 4pm=
  • Saturday
    • 50k – Saturday February 18th @ 9:00am
    • 25k – Saturday February 18th @ 9:00am
  • Sunday
    • 5 Mile Night Run @ Midnight (Sunday 12:00am) on September 25th
    • 50k Race Mountain/Gravel Cycling Event @ 10:00am
    • Introducing our annual Dark Horse Psychlo-X we are excited to bring mtb/gravel riders to the amazing facilities that spread out over hundreds of acres of roaming land, trails, and equestrian activities. Tryon International Equestrian Center at Tryon Resort is the ultimate international destination for all who love horses, outdoor living and an active lifestyle.  Tryon Resort is an iconic, year-round destination for connoisseurs of diverse cuisine and shopping, lodging getaways, and family entertainment.
  • The Race is to complete as many 4.2 mile loops as you can in 4 hours.
    • 4 hrs: Noon-4pm
    • 4.2 miles / 426′ of gain
    • 60% hard pack – 35% gravel/grass – 5% road
    • Ideal set up: MTB/Gravel tubeless 40mm

The Course Description 

  • Course preview: HERE
  • Course Map HERE
  • The course consists of a 4.2 mile loop that has 426 feet of elevation per loop. The course consists of packed dirt, a few grass sections, and a series of service gravel paths around the lake. The course will have a series of directional arrows that will be placed at all intersections. Please follow all directional arrows to stay on course.

Kolo Bike Park $10 Sunday Fundays
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kolo Bike Park

Join us on Sundays this Fall and Winter for $10 to ride Kolo Bike Park on over 125 acres beside Downtown Asheville!  Enjoy pump tracks, skills area, trails, skinnys, berms, table tops and much more! Littleville is also included for our youngest shredders. Rentals not included.

Reservations not required. Call for conditions: 828.225.2921.

Frostbite 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Feb 19 @ 1:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Lelia Patterson Center

Join us for the 31st Annual Frostbite, the oldest and largest footrace in Henderson County! This in-person running event (with a virtual option) offers a 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run, so there’s something for the entire family. The Frostbite races begin and finish at the Lelia Patterson Center in Fletcher, North Carolina. Both the 10k and 5k courses provide views of Hutch Mountain and are on hilly to challenging terrain, with some moderate inclines. The flat and fast 1-mile course, makes this premier racing event an opportunity for all running levels and ages to participate together.

Family Folk Dance
Feb 19 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Harvest House Community Center
Family Folk Dance

 

Free admission.

3rd Sundays of each month Sept-May

3:00-5:00pm

 

Bring the whole family for some good old-fashioned fun with traditional dance and live music! All ages are welcome, no experience necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This venue is mask-encouraged.

For more information, please visit the website.

Monday, February 20, 2023
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Feb 20 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Summer Camp at Nantahala Outdoor Center Registration Open
Feb 21 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Teens at a kayak Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is a great option for kids ages 9-17 with any skill level to learn and practice on the iconic rivers and lakes of Western North Carolina. Paddlers from beginner to advanced will receive high-quality instruction from our elite team while having fun and making friends.

 

Wilderness Medicine + Survival Skills at Nantahala Outdoor Center
Feb 21 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

LEARN MORE THIS YEAR

Brush up on your wilderness medicine or learn new survival skills! SOLO Southeast & NOC are offering over 200 courses in 2023 and classes in locations across the southeast.

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Bryson City, NC
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Collegedale, TN
  • Greenville, SC

Find your next course with SOLO Southeast and be prepared for the unexpected!