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, May 14, 2022
Baby Goat Yoga
May 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Round Mountain Creamery

Yoga with baby goats…it is just as ridiculous and amazing as it sounds. You can expect to grin, giggle, move, and flow alongside the sweetest little snuggly socialites. The goats may pull your attention away from your movement practice from time to time but they are the most adorable anchors to the present moment and can spark pure joy.

Upcoming Public Classes:
May 14
May 28
June 11
June 25

Private classes are available daily with advanced notice!

Disconnect with stress and connect with loving, social baby goats! This is a unique opportunity to spend time outdoors and let the busyness of the world melt away for a moment. You can expect a beginner-friendly yoga class that is easy to follow…and rejoin if you find yourself distracted throughout.

Wear loose fitting clothing, long pants, shirts with sleeves, and clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Please plan on bringing your own yoga mat or you may rent a mat in advance for $5. These events will be held rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, we’ll move under the cover of the open air milking barn. Don’t forget to bring an open mind and adventurous spirit! It is sure to be an experience to remember!

Sunday, May 15, 2022
Morning Yoga with Kristin
May 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ahimsa Healing Loft Colon Hydrotherapy

Morning Yoga with Kristin

South Asheville’s best yoga option! Dosha based yoga from an Ayurveda Health Counselor and Ayurveda Yoga Specialist!

Come as you are and bring a mat and a mask

About Kristin:

Kristin received her first 200-hour from Bodhi Yoga in Long Island, NY, and her second 200-hour from Yoga Madre in Sierra Madre, CA. She is currently working on her 300-hour program with Yoga Madre and also studying ParaYoga.

Kristin also runs a marketing and design studio that specializing in helping yoga teachers, coaches, healers, and solopreneurs create personal brands and websites that stand out in the crowd.

Off the mat you can find Kristin hiking with her husband, cooking amazing plant-based meals, and spending time with friends and family.

Mixed Levels Yoga with Jamie at One World Brewing
May 15 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
One World Brewing West

Mixed Levels Yoga with Jamie at One World Brewing

Expect longer warm ups and cool downs in the summer and fall and more vigor in the winter and spring. Instructor Jamie Knox. July 4th sub Tara Eschenroeder. August 1 sub Kari Parker

Summer of Self-Love: Rooftop Movement Series
May 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Aloft Asheville

Summer of Self-Love - Rooftop Movement Series

Ready to elevate your fitness routine? Meet us on the rooftop pool deck at Aloft for a workout with a view! 

We’re teaming up with Aloft Asheville to bring you a super FUN summer movement series ! 

Every month from May to August we’re bringing you a new class to shake up your routine and show yourself some L O V E.

After class you’ll be connecting with other local, like-minded women, enjoying complimentary mini experiences, and snacking on Loco Bowls signature Pina Loca, Acai, and Smoothie Bowls + Smash Nutritions clean energy teas!

May 15th : Rhythm & Burn with Kylie of SOR Studios! 

Complimentary Experiences : 

Chair Massage by Hand and Stone Massage & Facial Spa

*Class will run from 11-12, experience stations & connection from 12-1.

* make a day of it and purchase a day pass to Aloft’s pool for $15! *Summer pool pass also available for purchase!

Monday, May 16, 2022
Full Moon Sound Healing & Chakra Balancing
May 16 all-day
Skinny Beats Sound Shop

Sound healing helps us to become still, and open up to the peace that lies within our deeper awareness.

About this event
When we lie back in restorative poses, we can bring strength to our intentions.

Join Jamie Knox, owner & founder of Burning Sage Yoga and Billy Zanski, owner & founder of Skinny Beats sound shop as you let go and realign in this amazing event.

All props will be provided. Just bring yourself and your intentions.

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About Jamie Knox, MA, Ryt 200, AHC

Jamie’s journey with yoga and Ayurveda began at a little studio in West Hollywood, California. In her search to “be” she found who she was and her life began to take shape. She teaches Ayurveda-led yoga classes and workshops in Asheville, NC. She’s also a mom, wife, local playwright and actor, and imperfect being.

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About Billy Zanski

Billy Zanski has been sharing his passion for the healing energy of sound for over 20 years. In 2004, he opened Skinny Beats Sound Shop located in downtown Asheville, where his sound healing work is centered around creating space for individuals to become still, and go inward, connecting with their unique rhythm. Billy has also studied percussion extensively in Guinea, West Africa, which deeply influences his musical expression.

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This is an indoor event.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Creativity Lab
May 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Story Parlor

Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm at Story Parlor
April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18*
*Final class on May 18 runs from 6:30-9:30pm
Make up class reserved for May 25

Story Parlor presents Creativity Lab: a six-week exploration of the creative process, common blocks and obstacles, and ways to kickstart and sustain creative momentum.

Focused on the process and the act of doing, opposed to product or outcome, Creativity Lab explores ways to overcome fear, embrace curiosity, and channel our muse in all creative endeavors.

The six-week workshop is experiential, hands-on, and tactile. The Lab will utilize exercises to help cultivate imagination, innovation, and creativity. Each class will focus on a different part of the creativity process all while building a tool kit for dealing with obstacles in our way, creating positive habits for growth, and investigating the ways our personal narratives intersect with our work.

Registration Includes:

A guidebook with supplementary readings, exercises, and activities

A custom Story Parlor notebook

Access to Creativity Mixers

Who Should Attend:

Anyone looking to kickstart or follow-through with a creative project

Anyone wanting to discover more about their habits and approach to creativity

Anyone hoping to learn more about the process of being creative

Anyone wishing to make creativity a part of their daily life

Anyone looking to explore the intersection of art and the human condition

Anyone interested in identifying their core values’ intersection with creative goals and aspirations

Anyone wanting a creative community in which to play, explore, and experiment

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Sunset Yoga Hike in Asheville
May 19 all-day
Detailed Directions Shared After Booking

Imagine moving through your sun salutation on a mountaintop as the sky glows all around you (or stay in savasana for the full hour! No one here will judge you!) Marvel at nature’s light show, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and revel in the expansiveness of wide open spaces. This is our favorite version of our classic Yoga Hike here in Asheville and is offered in season (typically May – October) with start times planned approximately 2hrs prior to sunset. This mountaintop is on all of the “best places to view the sunset in Asheville” lists and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Want a more exclusive experience? Reserve a private Sunset Yoga Hike any day of the week with advanced notice.

Saturday, May 21, 2022
Asheville Fitness Sampler
May 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Highland Brewing Company

Asheville Fitness Sampler

Expect FIVE 25-minute back to back “tastes” of fitness + health and wellness experience stations. Take one or all five classes! No rules. Not strict. Have fun! We are teaming up with Highland Brewing – meet us in The Meadow for an INCREDIBLE day!

Swag bag for the first 50 sign ups!!

Made Possible By our incredible sponsor (and your fave chiros) Radius Chiropractic

The Schedule:

9:00am: Doors Open. Come into the market area and explore!

9:30am: Barre Classic with Marissa of Pure Barre Asheville

10:00am: Full Body Functional Agility with Preston of Asheville Fit Tribe

10:30am: Soul Power Dance with Misa Terral

11:00am : Hip Hop Fitness with Illysa of Dance Club Asheville

11:30am Yoga Flow with Ruth Morrow

Post workout eats & hydration by Loco Bowls & Smash NC

Experience Stations

(All included with the cost of a ticket)

Neuro Assessments with Radius Chiropractic

Mini acupuncture sessions with East Acupuncture & Wellness Boutique

Trail tips & mini coaching with Tera Pruett

Chair Massage by Hand and Stone Massage & Facial Spa

Movement Coaching with Samantha Nivens

Essential Oil Experience with Kristin Linde

Mineral Status Quiz with Calle of ReNourished Co

1:1 Clarity Sessions with Bloom Embodied Wellbeing

Matcha Latte Samples from Matcha Nude

Shopping 

Botanical Tortoise Co

Kai Leia Clay Studio

Zyia with Katie Nix

Hey Girl Clay

Goat Yoga at the Breweries
May 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Whistle Hop Brewing Company

Goats+yoga+nature+beer=SO MUCH FUN!

Come join us as we breathe, move, play and drink beer. What better way to enjoy Asheville than goat yoga at the breweries? After an hour of yoga and pictures, take your token and wander into the brewery for a free beer of your choice. Lots of options for people under 21 or those choosing not to drink alcohol!

Goat Yoga at the Breweries
May 21 @ 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Whistle Hop Brewing Company

Goat yoga at the breweries! Enjoy Asheville in a new way… Come join us as we breathe, move, play and drink beer. After your yoga class with lots of pictures, take your token, wander into the local brewery and grab a free beer of your choice! Family and kid friendly! Lots of drink options for those under 21 or choosing no alcohol.

Sunset Yoga Hike in Asheville
May 21 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Detailed Directions Shared After Booking

Imagine moving through your sun salutation on a mountaintop as the sky glows all around you (or stay in savasana for the full hour! No one here will judge you!) Marvel at nature’s light show, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and revel in the expansiveness of wide open spaces. This is our favorite version of our classic Yoga Hike here in Asheville and is offered in season (typically May – October) with start times planned approximately 2hrs prior to sunset. This mountaintop is on all of the “best places to view the sunset in Asheville” lists and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Want a more exclusive experience? Reserve a private Sunset Yoga Hike any day of the week with advanced notice.

Sunday, May 22, 2022
Goat Yoga at New Origin Brewing Company
May 22 all-day
New Origin Brewing Company

Come join us as we breathe, move, play and drink beer! It’s a new way to enjoy our little mountain town of Asheville. After an hour of yoga and pictures, take your token and wander into the local brewery for a free beer of your choosing. Options available for under 21. This is a kid friendly and beginner class!

Morning Yoga with Kristin
May 22 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ahimsa Healing Loft Colon Hydrotherapy

Morning Yoga with Kristin

South Asheville’s best yoga option! Dosha based yoga from an Ayurveda Health Counselor and Ayurveda Yoga Specialist!

Come as you are and bring a mat and a mask

About Kristin:

Kristin received her first 200-hour from Bodhi Yoga in Long Island, NY, and her second 200-hour from Yoga Madre in Sierra Madre, CA. She is currently working on her 300-hour program with Yoga Madre and also studying ParaYoga.

Kristin also runs a marketing and design studio that specializing in helping yoga teachers, coaches, healers, and solopreneurs create personal brands and websites that stand out in the crowd.

Off the mat you can find Kristin hiking with her husband, cooking amazing plant-based meals, and spending time with friends and family.

Mixed Levels Yoga with Jamie at One World Brewing
May 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
One World Brewing West

Mixed Levels Yoga with Jamie at One World Brewing

Expect longer warm ups and cool downs in the summer and fall and more vigor in the winter and spring. Instructor Jamie Knox. July 4th sub Tara Eschenroeder. August 1 sub Kari Parker

Saturday, May 28, 2022
Baby Goat Yoga
May 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Round Mountain Creamery

Yoga with baby goats…it is just as ridiculous and amazing as it sounds. You can expect to grin, giggle, move, and flow alongside the sweetest little snuggly socialites. The goats may pull your attention away from your movement practice from time to time but they are the most adorable anchors to the present moment and can spark pure joy.

Private classes are available daily with advanced notice!

Disconnect with stress and connect with loving, social baby goats! This is a unique opportunity to spend time outdoors and let the busyness of the world melt away for a moment. You can expect a beginner-friendly yoga class that is easy to follow…and rejoin if you find yourself distracted throughout.

Wear loose fitting clothing, long pants, shirts with sleeves, and clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Please plan on bringing your own yoga mat or you may rent a mat in advance for $5. These events will be held rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, we’ll move under the cover of the open air milking barn. Don’t forget to bring an open mind and adventurous spirit! It is sure to be an experience to remember!

Sunset Yoga Hike in Asheville
May 28 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Detailed Directions Shared After Booking

Imagine moving through your sun salutation on a mountaintop as the sky glows all around you (or stay in savasana for the full hour! No one here will judge you!) Marvel at nature’s light show, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and revel in the expansiveness of wide open spaces. This is our favorite version of our classic Yoga Hike here in Asheville and is offered in season (typically May – October) with start times planned approximately 2hrs prior to sunset. This mountaintop is on all of the “best places to view the sunset in Asheville” lists and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Want a more exclusive experience? Reserve a private Sunset Yoga Hike any day of the week with advanced notice.

Sunday, May 29, 2022
Morning Yoga with Kristin
May 29 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ahimsa Healing Loft Colon Hydrotherapy

Morning Yoga with Kristin

South Asheville’s best yoga option! Dosha based yoga from an Ayurveda Health Counselor and Ayurveda Yoga Specialist!

Come as you are and bring a mat and a mask

About Kristin:

Kristin received her first 200-hour from Bodhi Yoga in Long Island, NY, and her second 200-hour from Yoga Madre in Sierra Madre, CA. She is currently working on her 300-hour program with Yoga Madre and also studying ParaYoga.

Kristin also runs a marketing and design studio that specializing in helping yoga teachers, coaches, healers, and solopreneurs create personal brands and websites that stand out in the crowd.

Off the mat you can find Kristin hiking with her husband, cooking amazing plant-based meals, and spending time with friends and family.

Mixed Levels Yoga with Jamie at One World Brewing
May 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
One World Brewing West

Mixed Levels Yoga with Jamie at One World Brewing

Expect longer warm ups and cool downs in the summer and fall and more vigor in the winter and spring. Instructor Jamie Knox. July 4th sub Tara Eschenroeder. August 1 sub Kari Parker

Sunset Yoga Hike in Asheville
May 29 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Detailed Directions Shared After Booking

Imagine moving through your sun salutation on a mountaintop as the sky glows all around you (or stay in savasana for the full hour! No one here will judge you!) Marvel at nature’s light show, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and revel in the expansiveness of wide open spaces. This is our favorite version of our classic Yoga Hike here in Asheville and is offered in season (typically May – October) with start times planned approximately 2hrs prior to sunset. This mountaintop is on all of the “best places to view the sunset in Asheville” lists and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Want a more exclusive experience? Reserve a private Sunset Yoga Hike any day of the week with advanced notice.

Sunday, June 5, 2022
Morning Yoga with Kristin
Jun 5 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ahimsa Healing Loft Colon Hydrotherapy

Morning Yoga with Kristin

South Asheville’s best yoga option! Dosha based yoga from an Ayurveda Health Counselor and Ayurveda Yoga Specialist!

Come as you are and bring a mat and a mask

About Kristin:

Kristin received her first 200-hour from Bodhi Yoga in Long Island, NY, and her second 200-hour from Yoga Madre in Sierra Madre, CA. She is currently working on her 300-hour program with Yoga Madre and also studying ParaYoga.

Kristin also runs a marketing and design studio that specializing in helping yoga teachers, coaches, healers, and solopreneurs create personal brands and websites that stand out in the crowd.

Off the mat you can find Kristin hiking with her husband, cooking amazing plant-based meals, and spending time with friends and family.

Mixed Levels Yoga with Jamie at One World Brewing
Jun 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
One World Brewing West

Mixed Levels Yoga with Jamie at One World Brewing

Expect longer warm ups and cool downs in the summer and fall and more vigor in the winter and spring. Instructor Jamie Knox. July 4th sub Tara Eschenroeder. August 1 sub Kari Parker

Thursday, June 9, 2022
Life Writing Creative Writing Workshop: Snapshots of Childhood
Jun 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fairview Library

A child’s mind is attuned to the most eccentric details, which reflect the early fears, hopes and fascinations that escape us in adulthood.  This workshop will take you back in time to explore your most vivid childhood memories.  We will write small stories to make narrative sense of these moments.

Join Fairview author and teacher Dr. Beth Keefauver online via Zoom in the first of a series of creative writing workshops.  The three classes may be taken individually or as a series.  Registration is required as class size is limited.  Email [email protected] or call 828-250-6484 to register.

Creative Writing Group online
Jun 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Leicester Library

Join us for creative writing online! We’ll meet on Zoom and do several rounds of writing prompts. The group is simple – we just write and read our writing to each other.  This is a supportive and fun environment that gets your creative juices flowing with low stakes and lots of fun.

Email [email protected] for the link to the online meeting.

The contents of this presentation are for informational purposes only.  Nothing herein constitutes medical, legal, or financial advice nor is it a substitute for professional advice on any issue.  You should not rely on the information received in this presentation for any important decisions, including medical, legal, or financial decisions.  Always consult with an appropriate professional for specific advice related to your situation.  The views and opinions expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect those of Buncombe County or its Public Library System.

Saturday, June 11, 2022
June Play Reading Series
Jun 11 @ 4:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

Hendersonville Theatre (HT) resumes its Staged Reading Series Saturday, June 11 at 4 p.m. Showcasing the work of area playwrights and performed by local actors, The Staged Reading Series is a FREE public reading of a new play in development. However, donations are welcome to support HT.
HT’s The Staged Reading Series offers exciting script-in-hand readings of new plays by emerging local playwrights. The readings are followed by a talk back with the playwright and actors to provide feedback to the playwright.
A short discussion will follow each show to provide feedback to the playwright about their script.
The reading will be held on the Hendersonville second stage at the rear of 229 S. Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. There is no charge to attend or to participate, however donations are welcome and will be used to support HT.
Hendersonville Theatre is committed to exploring and developing new work for American theater, supporting local playwrights with their creative process from concept to production.
The play to be read on June 11 is Affinity by Charles LaBorde. Affinity portrays the early career of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, including the beginnings of his growth to fame, his first marriage, his trials as he became a famous designer of homes, and the dissolution of his marriage after beginning an affair with one of his clients. The play begins in 1937 with the construction of Taliesin West in Arizona and then retells the years from 1888 until the events of 1914 that led to the destruction of the first Taliesin in Wisconsin.
Charles LaBorde is an actor, director, designer, and playwright, and has worked as an arts educator and administrator. He holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in theatre and doctoral certification in educational administration from the University of North Carolina. LaBorde was the founder of the high school at Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, where he served as principal for 15 years until his retirement in 2008. He has received 11 regional and state directing awards, a national directing award from the National Youth Theatre, and numerous awards for scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design from the North Carolina Theatre Conference. As a playwright he has received two national and four regional playwriting awards and has had his play, Memorial, performed throughout the United States and Europe. LaBorde is a member of The Dramatists Guild, Inc.—the professional theatre association of playwrights, composers, and lyricists.

Sunday, June 12, 2022
Morning Yoga with Kristin
Jun 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ahimsa Healing Loft Colon Hydrotherapy

Morning Yoga with Kristin

South Asheville’s best yoga option! Dosha based yoga from an Ayurveda Health Counselor and Ayurveda Yoga Specialist!

Come as you are and bring a mat and a mask

About Kristin:

Kristin received her first 200-hour from Bodhi Yoga in Long Island, NY, and her second 200-hour from Yoga Madre in Sierra Madre, CA. She is currently working on her 300-hour program with Yoga Madre and also studying ParaYoga.

Kristin also runs a marketing and design studio that specializing in helping yoga teachers, coaches, healers, and solopreneurs create personal brands and websites that stand out in the crowd.

Off the mat you can find Kristin hiking with her husband, cooking amazing plant-based meals, and spending time with friends and family.

Mixed Levels Yoga with Jamie at One World Brewing
Jun 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
One World Brewing West

Mixed Levels Yoga with Jamie at One World Brewing

Expect longer warm ups and cool downs in the summer and fall and more vigor in the winter and spring. Instructor Jamie Knox. July 4th sub Tara Eschenroeder. August 1 sub Kari Parker

Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Yoga in Nature
Jun 15 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
The North Carolina Arboretum

Gentle, relaxing yoga stretches outside in the fresh air. Connect with the beauty of nature while releasing tension and building flexibility, balance, and inner calm. This in-person class takes place at the Arboretum in partial shade and is beginner-friendly. Participants wear loose, comfortable clothing, adhere to current safety guidelines, and bring their own mat.

ONSITE | Six Sessions: Wednesdays, May 18 – June 22, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Individual Wednesday Sessions Open for registration 

 

Friday, June 17, 2022
Yoga with a View Series
Jun 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

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Think outside the studio and enjoy the quiet of the Park after the gates have closed with this yoga practice for all levels of expertise. The mountains are said to be a natural vortex of spiritual energy, which makes Chimney Rock an ideal setting for connecting your spirit with nature at this outdoor class overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. Lightweight yoga mats will be provided by your certified yoga teacher.

Saturday, June 18, 2022
SAHC Hike #3: Yoga with Kim Blaine
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Little Rock Creek Preserve, NC

Location: Little Rock Creek Preserve

Start Time: 10 am

Est End Time: 12:30 pm

Difficulty: Easy, 2

Leader: Kim Blaine of Downtown Yoga Center, Johnson City, TN

We invite you to join Kim Blaine, owner of Downtown Yoga Center in Johnson City, for a calming, stress-relieving yoga class on SAHC’s Little Rock Creek property. Kim has been teaching yoga since 2002 and returned to her home in the southern Appalachians in 2014 after owning a studio in California for four years. Kim’s passion lies in teaching Power Yoga with a slow, deep-breath focused flow. Their favorite aspect of teaching is explaining how to apply what yoga teaches to your everyday life.

Students of all yoga levels will enjoy this restorative experience under the guidance of Kim. After participating in Yoga, guests are welcome to enjoy a packed lunch at our Little Rock Creek property, walk to a stream access for a cool down, and check out our newly renovated cabin, which will be available to view.

Registration is Required.

Don’t forget to register separately for the Social!

Sunday, June 19, 2022
Morning Yoga with Kristin
Jun 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Ahimsa Healing Loft Colon Hydrotherapy

Morning Yoga with Kristin

South Asheville’s best yoga option! Dosha based yoga from an Ayurveda Health Counselor and Ayurveda Yoga Specialist!

Come as you are and bring a mat and a mask

About Kristin:

Kristin received her first 200-hour from Bodhi Yoga in Long Island, NY, and her second 200-hour from Yoga Madre in Sierra Madre, CA. She is currently working on her 300-hour program with Yoga Madre and also studying ParaYoga.

Kristin also runs a marketing and design studio that specializing in helping yoga teachers, coaches, healers, and solopreneurs create personal brands and websites that stand out in the crowd.

Off the mat you can find Kristin hiking with her husband, cooking amazing plant-based meals, and spending time with friends and family.