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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Monday, February 4, 2019
Extension Master Gardener Program Informational Session
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
NC Cooperative Extension- McDowell County Center

Informational Sessions to allow people to learn about the Master Gardener Program. Open to the public.
Registration link. https://goo.gl/forms/LOrm6lvcQhyYhrz33

https://www.facebook.com/events/363863494183564/

Fly tying with Foscoe Fishing Co
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Appalachian Mountain Brewery and Cidery

Please come and join us for a fun night of fly tying with the owner of Foscoe Flyfish Co, Alex Dale! Whether you are brand new to fly fishing or it’s something you do regularly, Alex has something for everyone!

https://www.facebook.com/events/435965100276371/

Gus Vickery, M.D. presents Authentic Health
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe

Authentic Health is a comprehensive guide to reclaiming health for the millions of Americans plagued by painful chronic conditions including obesity, depression, diabetes, and insomnia. In this straightforward, easy-to-use roadmap, Dr. Gus Vickery lays out a comprehensive program for addressing painful chronic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, depression, persistent headaches, and difficulty sleeping. From nutrition and physical activity to lesser-known, but powerfully effective, techniques for managing stress, sleeping well, and cultivating a sense of purpose, Dr. Vickery offers a powerful manifesto for claiming the good health that’s within you.

We ask that you purchase the books you want to be signed at our events from Malaprop’s. When you do this you are not only supporting the work it takes to run an events program, you are also telling the publishers that they should keep sending authors here. Can’t make it to the store for the event? Call us or order the book on our website in advance, and we’ll get it signed for you. Make sure you write your preferences in the comments if you purchase online.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2072840596340418/

Hip Hop Fitness
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company

Get ready to move to the beat with Hip Hop at Highland! Instructor Illysa Hamlin will lead you through an hour-long workout routine that will burn those calories and prepare you for your next music video audition. No previous dance experience is necessary and all are welcome. And, of course, stay around afterward for a cold pint of Highland beer. You’ll have earned it!

$8 per person

https://www.facebook.com/events/775568816122638/

Hip Hop Fitness
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company

Get ready to move to the beat with Hip Hop at Highland! Instructor Illysa Hamlin will lead you through an hour-long workout routine that will burn those calories and prepare you for your next music video audition. No previous dance experience is necessary and all are welcome. And, of course, stay around afterward for a cold pint of Highland beer. You’ll have earned it!

$8 per person

https://www.facebook.com/events/775568816122638/?event_time_id=775568826122637

Lunar New Year
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WCU Campus Activities

Enjoy cultural performances, handicrafts and free samplings of traditional Asian cuisine. FREE to students, faculty, staff, and community.

What is Lunar New Year? Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival is the most important traditional Asian holiday. It is commonly called “Lunar New Year” because it is based on the lunisolar Chinese calendar. The festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar and ends with Lantern Festival which is on the 15th day. Chinese New Year’s Eve is known as chu xi. It literally means “Year-pass Eve.”

Hosts: Campus Activities; Office of International Programs and Services; International Faculty and Staff Council; Western Carolina Chinese Association; Asian Students Association.

https://www.facebook.com/events/344016856420958/

Monday Pilates with Courtney!
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lookout Brewing Company

Start your week off right with a donation-based pilates session and follow it up with a celebratory post-exercise pint!

Learn to focus on your breath and isolate muscle groups to build and strengthen your body while increasing your confidence and bodily awareness. Classes will happen under the thoughtful and fun guidance of Courtney, our resident pilates instructor who has been practicing and teaching in the Black Mountain area for 3 years. Courtney will lead a series of exercises, with variations for each to include folks of all fitness and ability levels!

Classes will take place in the event space at the end of our building.
Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to set up your mat and settle in before class begins! Bring your own mat and plan to grab a drink afterwards with the group! All ages and abilities welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/events/948380552036149/?event_time_id=948380632036141

Nerdy Talk Trivia
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company

Are you ready to show off your meticulous knowledge of useless facts? Well, this is your chance! Nerdy Talk Trivia will be hosting our weekly trivia night with featured $3 pints.

Gift card prizes will be awarded weekly to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Every weekly winner will be put into a drawing for a pair of tickets to Lord Huron concert in the Meadow on April 19. The drawing will take place on April 1.

https://www.facebook.com/events/711040849291752/

Nerdy Talk Trivia
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Highland Brewing Company

Are you ready to show off your meticulous knowledge of useless facts? Well, this is your chance! Nerdy Talk Trivia will be hosting our weekly trivia night with $3 Gaelic pints.

Gift card prizes will be awarded weekly to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Every weekly winner will be put into a drawing for a pair of tickets to Lord Huron concert in the Meadow on April 19. The drawing will take place on April 1.

https://www.facebook.com/events/711040849291752/?event_time_id=711040852625085

Shot Through the Heart – theme night
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company

“Shot through the heart and you’re too blame, you give love a bad name!” Come on out Monday February 4th to Catawba Brewing Company – South Slope for our next theme night where we tip the lover’s holiday completely over and sing songs about love gone wrong, cheating and everything bad about relationships. It’ll be fun!

Please reach out to me regarding song selection.

Feel free to message me or post comment for more details. If you would like to join the round please shoot me a message or head on out to Catawba. Don’t forget we play every Monday night!

https://www.facebook.com/events/345775042940254/

Transition From Figurative To Abstract Sculpture
Feb 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks

Transition From Figurative To Abstract Sculpture

Leonid Siveriver

Mondays 6-9pm
January 7- February 25

The objective of this course is to develop a basic understanding of the human form in three-dimensions based on work with a live model, and then utilize that knowledge for abstraction. By combining the human figure with geometric forms you will expand your palette of techniques, and create some truly dynamic, inspired work.

Level: All Levels
Tuition: $350 + $75 Lab and Live Model Fee

4 Week Chair Dance Series With Stocking Peels!
Feb 4 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Danceclub Asheville

In this 4 Week series you will learn an entire sexy, fun burlesque style chair dance! This chair choreography will incorporate how to slow down sensual movement, do chair tricks & learn those fancy burlesque style stocking peels! Practice and add on to choreography each class. Chair dancing is a fun sexy workout! All levels welcome. (Bring a pair of thigh high stockings to class with you!)
$52 – Reserve your spot here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0

https://www.facebook.com/events/2199652853686934/?event_time_id=2199652860353600

Meet the Doulas
Feb 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Homegrown Babies: Asheville Childbirth Education & Doula Services

Are you looking for a birth and/or postpartum doula? Join us for our Meet the Doula event! Each Meet the Doulas event offers expecting families the opportunity to learn more about our services, ask questions, and meet our team of exceptional doulas one-on-one. This event is free and open to the community. Learn more – http://bit.ly/homegrowndoulas

https://www.facebook.com/events/366552230743520/?event_time_id=366552234076853

Meet the Doulas
Feb 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Homegrown Babies: Asheville Childbirth Education & Doula Services

Are you looking for a birth and/or postpartum doula? Join us for our Meet the Doula event! Each Meet the Doulas event offers expecting families the opportunity to learn more about our services, ask questions, and meet our team of exceptional doulas one-on-one. This event is free and open to the community. Learn more – http://bit.ly/homegrowndoulas

https://www.facebook.com/events/366552230743520/

Asheville Movie Guys screening: Cold War
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fine Arts Theatre

The next Asheville Movie Guys screening will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, featuring “Cold War.”

Everyone is welcome to join us for the movie and discussion.
Asheville Citizen Times subscribers and Asheville Movies.com patrons get in for the discounted price of $6.50, courtesy of the Fine Arts Theatre. Just say you’re a subscriber or patron at the box office.

Subscribers to the Asheville Movie Guys mailing list may also download and print out a coupon for a free popcorn. Limited to the first 20 requests. To be added, email [email protected] with “Asheville Movie Guys” in the subject line.

The evening includes a brief introduction by the Asheville Movie Guys, Bruce Steele and Edwin Arnaudin of AshevilleMovies.com, as well as a lively discussion with the audience after the credits.

For additional showtimes and a trailer, visit fineartstheatre.com.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1673401752806164/

Beer & Improv
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Brown Mountain Bottleworks

Join Morganton Improv on the second Monday of the month (only this time it is actually the first!!) at Brown Mountain Bottleworks in Downtown Morganton as we drink beer, play improv games, and create things out of nothing with suggestions from the audience.
Each Beer & Improv show is free, but tips are always welcome!

To learn more about Morganton Improv, find us on Facebook at Morganton Improv, on Instagram at @morgantonimprov, or email us at [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/events/1656338291133506/

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Mon, 10 Sep 2018 at 02:00 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/290140801812826/

Learn Swing & Night Club 2
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre

CLUB DANCES

Learn East Coast Swing & Night Club 2: Starts Mon. January 7th

Time get out and have some fun. Learn East Coast Swing timing, patterns and cool moves that will have anyone looking good on the dance floor. East Coast Swing is a great foundation for other swing dances (West Coast, Shag, Blues Dancing) and a great way to meet new people with your own interests.

Club Dance Class also includes an introduction to Night Club 2, a beautiful romantic dance, bringing style and grace to those wonderful slow songs.

All classes taught in a fun, supportive setting at the Asheville Ballroom, with lots of time to help you learn quickly and easily.

Class starts every 6 weeks / no partner required, call John at 828 712 0791 for more info.

https://www.facebook.com/events/564995227307231/?event_time_id=564995240640563

Learn Swing & Night Club 2
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre

CLUB DANCES

Learn East Coast Swing & Night Club 2: Starts Mon. January 7th

Time get out and have some fun. Learn East Coast Swing timing, patterns and cool moves that will have anyone looking good on the dance floor. East Coast Swing is a great foundation for other swing dances (West Coast, Shag, Blues Dancing) and a great way to meet new people with your own interests.

Club Dance Class also includes an introduction to Night Club 2, a beautiful romantic dance, bringing style and grace to those wonderful slow songs.

All classes taught in a fun, supportive setting at the Asheville Ballroom, with lots of time to help you learn quickly and easily.

Class starts every 6 weeks / no partner required, call John at 828 712 0791 for more info.

https://www.facebook.com/events/564995227307231/

Mondays Against Humanity
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dry Falls Brewing Co.

Have a terrible case of the Mondays? Got a sick a twisted sense of humor? Come play Cards Against Humanity with us! We have 3 box sets with every expansion. We’re pushing tables together, making new friends, and having laughs every Monday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/371611523634185/?event_time_id=371611533634184

Open Mic Night – It Takes All Kinds – Sanctuary Brewing Company
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sanctuary Brewing Company

It Takes All Kinds Open Mic Night at Sanctuary Brewing Company!

Calling all singers, songwriters, stand ups, poets and prophets! Come one, come all.

Host Josh Dunkin and Steven Durose of The Gathering Dark want to hear all of your stuff!

No Mimes!

https://www.facebook.com/events/346714415884264/

Skillz and Drills–All Levels Bellydance Class
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Be Be Theatre

Come on out every week to really drill that technique into your body. After all, good technique is the foundation to great dance!

Haven’t danced before? No worries! Sarah Joy will get you started off right.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2207664732782541/

Skillz and Drills–All Levels Bellydance Class
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Be Be Theatre

Come on out every week to really drill that technique into your body. After all, good technique is the foundation to great dance!

Haven’t danced before? No worries! Sarah Joy will get you started off right.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2207664732782541/?event_time_id=2207664752782539

Tap with Amanda at Studio Zahiya
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Studio Zahiya

During the series, you will learn technique and the intricate syncopated sounds that tap creates. You will an entire tap routine by the end of the series.​

Tap 1 with Amanda
7pm Mondays

Tap 2 with Amanda
8pm Mondays

https://www.facebook.com/events/365751420909081/?event_time_id=365751427575747

Trivia in the Taproom
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Currahee Brewing Co

Come out for trivia, every Monday starting at 7pm.

https://www.facebook.com/events/581345385643206/

Open Mic Night at One World Brewing (7:30 Sign Up)
Feb 4 @ 7:30 pm – 11:45 pm
One World Brewing

One World Brewing Open Mic & Free Jam Night

Join us this Monday, for an incredible night of creation and expression.

Sign up at 7:30 PM
(First Come Sign-Up Platform)
Please Have Instruments Tuned Before Set Time

We encourage musicians of all types and styles and wish to provide a welcoming container for great musicians and artists to showcase their talent and to develop their craft with other likeminded musicians and craft beer enthusiasts. Our intention is to bring people together for a wonderful night of music, poetry, laughter, and great beer. Please Join Us for something beautiful.

At One World Brewing, our goal is to provide the highest quality craft ales and a comfortable space where all are welcome to relax, enjoy their time, and experience Asheville culture any night of the week. We only have one world. We must learn to share it and care for it for the sake of future generations and all life. We are honored and proud to be a part of the global craft Beer Revolution, and the thriving Asheville brewing community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/764973173867814/

Free Movie Monday – Groundhog Day
Feb 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
The Orange Peel

Free Movie Monday
Groundhog Day
Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8pm
Rated PG
Fully seated.

https://www.facebook.com/events/390929615046226/

West Marches At Triskelion
Feb 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

The Bearded Dragons Inn hosts their weekly West Marches game. This is a drop in game for all to join. If you have never played before come and join us. Our amazing community will teach you all you need to know. If you have years, or even decades of experience stop on by as well as you’ll experience a whole new style of play. For more information check out our website:
https://sites.google.com/outlook.com/westmarchesattriskelion/home

https://www.facebook.com/events/377998122745064/?event_time_id=377998139411729

West Marches At Triskelion
Feb 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

The Bearded Dragons Inn hosts their weekly West Marches game. This is a drop in game for all to join. If you have never played before come and join us. Our amazing community will teach you all you need to know. If you have years, or even decades of experience stop on by as well as you’ll experience a whole new style of play. For more information check out our website:
https://sites.google.com/outlook.com/westmarchesattriskelion/home

https://www.facebook.com/events/377998122745064/

4 Week Beginner Poleography Series – with a chair!
Feb 4 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Danceclub Asheville

Combining choreography and tricks on the pole… and we’ll add a chair this time! This introductory series will concentrate on learning and adding on to one routine throughout 4 weeks, allowing time to master the moves! Putting together choreography and tricks from Intro & Beginner 1 levels, Beginner Poleography is perfect for anyone who’s taken a couple pole classes and is interested in seeing progress from having something to practice!

$68 for series – Reserve your spot here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0

https://www.facebook.com/events/2259202190959661/?event_time_id=2259202194292994