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, November 28, 2020
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Nov 28 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

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Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!

After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Yoga and Massage to Open Second Yoga Studio
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Yoga and Massage

Yoga and Massage (YAM) has announced it is adding a new location
that will offer non-heated yoga and wellness classes, as well as their massage services, in one
building. ‘The cooler side of YAM’ will be located at 1620 Brevard Road in Laurel Park. The
studio is expected to open December 1 with an open house planned for Saturday, December
12 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
The new space will have four massage treatment rooms and a 900 SF yoga studio for nonheated classes, workshops and yoga teacher training programs. Plenty of free parking will be
provided. YAM’s original yoga studio location is located on King Street in downtown
Hendersonville and will continue to offer heated yoga classes and workshops.

Saturday, December 5, 2020
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Dec 5 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

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Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!

After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.

Saturday, December 12, 2020
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Dec 12 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Image may contain: text that says 'ROLD #BOLDSOULS MORNING YOGA EVERY SATURDAY 9:45 10:45 $5 DONATION ALL SKILL LEVELS BOLD ROCK HARD CIDER'

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!

After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.

Yoga and Message Open House
Dec 12 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Yoga and Message

Yoga and Massage (YAM) has announced it is adding a new location
that will offer non-heated yoga and wellness classes, as well as their massage services, in one
building. ‘The cooler side of YAM’ will be located at 1620 Brevard Road in Laurel Park. The
studio is expected to open December 1 with an open house planned for Saturday, December
12 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
The new space will have four massage treatment rooms and a 900 SF yoga studio for nonheated classes, workshops and yoga teacher training programs. Plenty of free parking will be
provided. YAM’s original yoga studio location is located on King Street in downtown
Hendersonville and will continue to offer heated yoga classes and workshops.

Saturday, December 19, 2020
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Dec 19 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Image may contain: text that says 'ROLD #BOLDSOULS MORNING YOGA EVERY SATURDAY 9:45 10:45 $5 DONATION ALL SKILL LEVELS BOLD ROCK HARD CIDER'

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!

After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.

Saturday, December 26, 2020
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Dec 26 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Image may contain: text that says 'ROLD #BOLDSOULS MORNING YOGA EVERY SATURDAY 9:45 10:45 $5 DONATION ALL SKILL LEVELS BOLD ROCK HARD CIDER'

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!

After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.

Saturday, January 9, 2021
Mixed Level Pilates Mat Class with Cisco Pilates AVL
Jan 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online
Mixed Level Pilates Mat Class with Cisco Pilates AVL

Join Alexis from Cisco Pilates Asheville for free online Pilates mat classes! The class is beginner friendly.

To sign up for the class, visit ciscopilates.as.me…

 

Sunday, January 10, 2021
Tai Chi Easy Practice Group
Jan 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Online

Tai Chi Easy Practice Group

Eight week course to learn Tai Chi Easy! Meeting outdoors, Sundays 2:00PM at Highland Park (corner of Zillicoa and Montford Ave.) Jan. 3 – Feb. 21. Start with gentle Qigong warm ups to boost immune function. Learn essential Tai Chi principles in five Yang-style movements that enhance balance and flexibility. Explore the martial applications, or just learn to de-stress and enjoy freedom of movement. Bring water, dress warmly, wear sunblock, and be ready to shed layers. Highland Park offers no shade. Here is a video of Dr. Roger Jahnke, doing the Tai Chi Easy form he developed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dijBCf8GUVs

Saturday, January 16, 2021
Early Bird Yoga at Asheville Art Museum
Jan 16 @ 9:45 am – 10:30 am
Asheville Art Museum

REGISTER BY JANUARY 13 TO HELP MEET MINIMUM ENROLLMENT.

Early Bird Yoga is back! Bring your own mat (required) and props (optional). Face coverings and social distancing are required.

Join us in the Museum for family-friendly yoga and mindfulness. All ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for visitors aged 5+ (children must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited; preregistration is encouraged. For more information or to register by phone, contact Kelly Baisley, school & family programs manager, or call 828.253.3227 x133.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Weekly Drum Lessons
Jan 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Skinny Beats Sound Shop

Billy Zanski teaches a fun approach to finding your inner rhythm. Drums are provided. No experience required. Walk-ins welcome, reservations preferred. Private Lessons, special events, team building, and drum circles are also available. Please call or email to inquire.

Saturday, January 23, 2021
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Jan 23 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
All Levels Gentle Flow Virtual Yoga Class: in Partnership with Athleta –
Jan 23 @ 10:00 am
Online

Join Becca for an All Levels Gentle Flow yoga class in partnership with Athleta to celebrate their All-Inclusive Sizing product launch.
The free class will be on Instagram Live on Jan. 23 at 10am EST
*Tune in to receive a special discount from Athleta, while supplies last*
Monday, January 25, 2021
Ladies in Shape
Jan 25 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Online w/ YMI Cultural Center

YMI Cultural Center – Ladies in Shape is a new fitness/wellness program that meets twice a month. As we know, working out is not a one size fits all situation and there are a variety of workout types such as yoga, weight-lifting, aerobics, and creative dance! The goal is to highlight a workout theme for the month and the instructor(s)/businesses who teach them.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/…/tJ0qdO6trj4iEtwuPDIyG0rfcK0pFUr54PMA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Early Bird Yoga at Asheville Art Museum 
Jan 28 @ 9:45 am – 10:30 am
Asheville Art Museum

Early Bird Yoga is back inside the Museum! Join us in our spacious Windgate Foundation Atrium for family-friendly yoga and mindfulness. Bring your own mat (required) and props (optional). Face coverings and social distancing are required. More info and register at ashevilleart.org/events.

Saturday, January 30, 2021
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Jan 30 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
Farm Dreams Workshop
Jan 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Virtual

Dreaming of starting your own farm? Farm Dreams is an entry-level, day-long workshop designed to help people who are seeking practical, common-sense information on sustainable farming and how to move forward. This is a great workshop to attend if you are in the exploratory stages of starting a farm.

In this one-day, exploratory workshop participants will…
Learn about sustainable farming careers in Western North Carolina.
Discover and assess your resources, skills and farming intentions.
Begin to develop an educational plan toward farming.
Connect with regional training opportunities and support networks.
Prioritize your next steps toward your farming goals.
Hear from experienced farmers running successful farms in WNC.

Register here/links to tickets: www.organicgrowersschool.org/farmers/farm-dreams

Friday, February 5, 2021
Mindfulness Now: Meditation for All Moments
Feb 5 @ 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Asheville Community Yoga

Fridays 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
We have the power to shape our lives and our future through the simple art of awareness. By learning mindfulness skills, we gain the freedom to live more authentically with greater clarity and confidence.
Utilizing the peaceful setting of Asheville Community Yoga, we will practice together in a supportive small group setting where meaningful connections can be made. Participants will take away a memorable experience and priceless tools that will instill the inspiration to meet each moment more fully, influencing the course of our life and the world we live in.
Sessions Include:
-Sitting Meditation
-Walking Meditations
-Mindful Movement (Yoga)
-Deep Relaxation (Yoga Nidra)
-Mindful Sharing
-MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)
Click here to view a short presentation of Mindfulness Now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRyPybflBE4#t=13
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Feb 6 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Medicare Educational Webinar
Feb 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Online Webinar

Join our Free Medicare Educational Webinar – How Medicare works – Part A,B,C and Prescription Part D, Medigap, Medicare Advantage. Learn, Take Notes, Ask Questions. We are here to help! Call us at 704-448-9997 for more information or register online.

Friday, February 12, 2021
Mindfulness Now: Meditation for All Moments
Feb 12 @ 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Asheville Community Yoga

Fridays 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
We have the power to shape our lives and our future through the simple art of awareness. By learning mindfulness skills, we gain the freedom to live more authentically with greater clarity and confidence.
Utilizing the peaceful setting of Asheville Community Yoga, we will practice together in a supportive small group setting where meaningful connections can be made. Participants will take away a memorable experience and priceless tools that will instill the inspiration to meet each moment more fully, influencing the course of our life and the world we live in.
Sessions Include:
-Sitting Meditation
-Walking Meditations
-Mindful Movement (Yoga)
-Deep Relaxation (Yoga Nidra)
-Mindful Sharing
-MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)
Click here to view a short presentation of Mindfulness Now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRyPybflBE4#t=13
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Feb 13 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
Friday, February 19, 2021
Mindfulness Now: Meditation for All Moments
Feb 19 @ 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Asheville Community Yoga

Fridays 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
We have the power to shape our lives and our future through the simple art of awareness. By learning mindfulness skills, we gain the freedom to live more authentically with greater clarity and confidence.
Utilizing the peaceful setting of Asheville Community Yoga, we will practice together in a supportive small group setting where meaningful connections can be made. Participants will take away a memorable experience and priceless tools that will instill the inspiration to meet each moment more fully, influencing the course of our life and the world we live in.
Sessions Include:
-Sitting Meditation
-Walking Meditations
-Mindful Movement (Yoga)
-Deep Relaxation (Yoga Nidra)
-Mindful Sharing
-MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)
Click here to view a short presentation of Mindfulness Now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRyPybflBE4#t=13
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Feb 20 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
Farm Dreams Workshop
Feb 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Virtual

Dreaming of starting your own farm? Farm Dreams is an entry-level, day-long workshop designed to help people who are seeking practical, common-sense information on sustainable farming and how to move forward. This is a great workshop to attend if you are in the exploratory stages of starting a farm.

In this one-day, exploratory workshop participants will…
Learn about sustainable farming careers in Western North Carolina.
Discover and assess your resources, skills and farming intentions.
Begin to develop an educational plan toward farming.
Connect with regional training opportunities and support networks.
Prioritize your next steps toward your farming goals.
Hear from experienced farmers running successful farms in WNC.

Register here/links to tickets: www.organicgrowersschool.org/farmers/farm-dreams

Saturday, February 27, 2021
ASAP’s 2021 Virtual Business of Farming Conference
Feb 27 all-day
Virtual

ASAP’s annual Business of Farming Conference, held virtually in 2021, brings together professional and aspiring farmers from across the Southeast to network and share resources to build viable farm businesses. Farmers will learn about marketing, business planning, branding, and management from regional experts and innovative peers. Within the virtual format, attendees will have the opportunity to meet, connect, and form supportive relationships. The popular Grower-Buyer Meeting, a chance for farmers to meet directly with grocers, distributors, and chefs to discuss sourcing, will return in virtual form as well. The conference is designed for beginning and established farmers as well as those seriously considering farming as a profession. Find out more at asapconnections.org/events/business-of-farming-conference.

Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Feb 27 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
Homestead Dreams: Design & Plan for Living on Your Land
Feb 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
ONLINE

Homestead Dreams is an entry level, exploratory workshop designed to help you incorporate small-scale, self-sufficiency and sustainability into all aspects of your life.

This workshop will be held ONLINE. Register on our website: https://organicgrowersschool.org/gardeners/homestead-dreams/

Regardless of whether you own or rent a home, or live in a rural or urban setting, you can move towards more self-reliance NOW!

Excellent for those in the exploratory stages of getting started with a land-based life. We cover common sense, relevant information to help maximize your independence, increase your connection to community, place, and self, and plan out your dreams for the next 1 to 5 years.

Appropriate for those who are incorporating agriculture, renewable energy, green building, land planning, hand-made products, and land-based living of all kinds. Includes a panel of local homesteaders and a regional expert on soil, climate, rainfall, typography, vegetation, wind, and how that affects and determines life, farming, and building in our region.

Taught by Lee Warren & Brandon Greenstein.

Lee Warren is the co-founder, designer, and builder, of an off-grid, sustainably-built CoHousing Neighborhood at Earthaven Ecovillage; founder and manager of Imani Farm, 5-acre pasture-based cooperative farm; and managing partner of SOIL, School of Integrated Living, which teaches organic food production, regenerative systems, and community living. Lee is also an herbalist, writer, teacher, and food activist, with an avid interest in rural wisdom, sustainable economics, and empowered self-reliance.

Brandon is the Home-Grower Program Director for OGS, developing new initiatives to provide services to home-growers. His background is in Renewable Systems, Earth Works, Energy, Water, Homesteading, Permaculture. He offers consulting, design, and technical services for the creation of low impact and energy conserving systems through his company, Integrated Ecological Solutions.

Saturday, March 6, 2021
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Mar 6 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Bold Souls Morning Yoga
Mar 13 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.