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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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Fermented Pairings Series Vol. 4: The Summer of Fermentation
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join White Labs for a first day of summer celebration! White Labs Asheville’s Education & Engagement Curator, Jo Doyle, is teaming up with Meg Chamberlain “Fermentrix” of Fermenti for an hour and a half pairing session.
The event will feature small batch ferments from FERMENTI (including a special ferment created exclusively for this event) and delicious small bites from White Labs Kitchen & Tap paired with five White Labs beers. Tickets are $25.
Pairing #1: Savory black pepper puff and fermented strawberries + Hansen Wheat Ale with WLP300 Hefeweizen Ale Yeast
Pairing #2: Pappardelle with fermented corn, yellow squash and thyme + Czech Pilsner with WLP815 Belgian Lager Yeast and Czech Pilsner with WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast
Pairing #3: “Holy Mole” (fermented chocolate, cayenne pepper and cabbage) on wood-fired brisket torta + Taberer IPA with WLP066 London Fog Ale Yeast
Pairing #4: Fermented lemon and blueberry tart + Belgian Quad with WLP530 Abbey Ale Yeast
For more information on White Labs, visit whitelabs.com/education.
For more information on FERMENTI foods, visit https://fermenti.biz/.

Girls Pint Out at TreeRock Social Cider House
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Asheville Girls Pint Out at TreeRock Social Cider House on Thursday, June 21st. Grab a cider or a beer, some delicious food from Appalachian Chic food truck, and enjoy conversation with some awesome beer lovin’ ladies!
 
 

Zelda’s Dance
Jun 21 @ 7:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2018 with the world premiere of Zelda’s Dance at the Diana Wortham Theatre, Thursday-Saturday, June 21-23, 2018 at 7:30pm. Artistic director Heather Maloy’s latest work tells the story of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald’s tragic relationship from their passionate courtship in Alabama, through their stardom at the height of Scott’s literary career, into their never-ending power struggle and eventual decline caused by alcoholism, selfishness and mental illness. Zelda’s Dance will feature the technical prowess of Terpsicorps’ critically acclaimed dancers alongside live music by local pianist Andrew Fletcher and the Firecracker Jazz Band. Also included on the program are works that highlight some of the finest moments of the past 15 seasons including Salvatore Aiello’s Afternoon of a Faun and Heather Maloy’s soulful homage to New Orleans Second Line and the athletic tour de force Le Suil Go.

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Jun 21 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 22 @ 1:00 am
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Couples,Entertainment
Contact: (800) 438-5800
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/elaines-dueling-piano-bar

Join the non-stop, rock n’ roll, sing-along party show at Elaine’s! Doors open at 8:00 pm, show starts at 9:00 pm.

Friday, June 22, 2018
Anthony Jeselnik: Funny Games
Jun 22 @ 7:30 pm – Jun 23 @ 12:00 am
Zelda’s Dance
Jun 22 @ 7:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2018 with the world premiere of Zelda’s Dance at the Diana Wortham Theatre, Thursday-Saturday, June 21-23, 2018 at 7:30pm. Artistic director Heather Maloy’s latest work tells the story of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald’s tragic relationship from their passionate courtship in Alabama, through their stardom at the height of Scott’s literary career, into their never-ending power struggle and eventual decline caused by alcoholism, selfishness and mental illness. Zelda’s Dance will feature the technical prowess of Terpsicorps’ critically acclaimed dancers alongside live music by local pianist Andrew Fletcher and the Firecracker Jazz Band. Also included on the program are works that highlight some of the finest moments of the past 15 seasons including Salvatore Aiello’s Afternoon of a Faun and Heather Maloy’s soulful homage to New Orleans Second Line and the athletic tour de force Le Suil Go.

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Jun 22 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 23 @ 1:00 am
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Couples,Entertainment
Contact: (800) 438-5800
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/elaines-dueling-piano-bar

Join the non-stop, rock n’ roll, sing-along party show at Elaine’s! Doors open at 8:00 pm, show starts at 9:00 pm.

Anthony Jeselnik: Funny Games
Jun 22 @ 10:00 pm – Jun 23 @ 12:00 am
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Summer Soulstice 2018
Jun 23 all-day
Watson Gap Village at Blue Ridge Mountain Club
Summer Soulstice 2018 @ Watson Gap Village at Blue Ridge Mountain Club |  |  |

Join us for a day of family fun and the Grand Opening of the amenities at Watson Gap Village. Kawasaki USA and Brushy Mountain Motorsports will be providing free UTV tours of BRMC trails, there will be live music, local craft beer, food, and fun for every age, along with tours of the newly opened amenities at Watson Gap Village.

Just minutes from Blowing Rock, North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway, there’s no better back drop for the longest day of the year than the sweeping views at Blue Ridge Mountain Club.

To learn more, visit brmcsoul.com or call us at 828-295-4667.

Burgers & Beers
Jun 23 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
4 South Tunnel Rd.Suite 100

Enjoy Burgers & Beers all summer long at the Tunnel Road Tap Haus (inside Whole Foods). Every Saturday from noon to 2pm you can grab a $5 Grass-fed Burger and $3 drafts. The featured brewery will change weekly.

3rd Annual Fletcher Firefly Festival
Jun 23 @ 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The 3rd Annual Fletcher Firefly Festival will be held on Saturday, June 23rd from 1-10pm at Blue Ghost Brewing.
Enjoy the release of new Summer Seasonals including a Tangerine Hefeweizen and a Toasted Coconut Blonde Ale, 30+ local artists and vendors, a kids’ bounce house and crafts, and live music from Barstool Sailors, Fwuit, and The Stipe Brothers! FREE.
Bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets.
For more information, click here. 

Gracie and Rachel with Special Guests STACE and Tina and Her Pony
Jun 23 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Asheville Masonic Temple
Gracie and Rachel with Special Guests STACE and Tina and Her Pony @ Asheville Masonic Temple  |  |  |

Revelry Unique Downtown Events and Carolina Music Planner are excited to announce that Gracie and Rachel will be joining us for a night of live music on Saturday, June 23. The historic theatre at the Asheville Masonic Temple is an artistic, intimate space, and will be the perfect setting for this special evening.

Special guests STACE & Tina and Her Pony will help us to welcome Gracie and Rachel to Asheville, NC. A night filled with stringed instruments, powerhouse female vocals, and thought provoking original music, this is an event you’ll not want to miss.

80 Broadway St. Asheville, NC 28801

6:30pm Doors/7:00pm Show

Ticket Information:

Advance: $18/balcony & $22/floor
Door: $20/balcony & $25/floor
(plus tax/applicable online fees)

Gracie and Rachel are a study in duality: light and dark, classical training with a pop sensibility, Californians in New York. On their debut full-length, Gracie and Rachel pit anxiety and tension against an almost serene self-assurance. The duo announced the album via NPR alongside the introspective video premiere for “Only A Child.” The self-titled record (out June 23, 2017) quickly won the hearts of NPR fans who voted them to #4 on NPR’s Your Favorite New Artist, with Bob Boilen describing as having “a terrific tension in the sound, an underpinning of mystery set against a baroque, but modern, pop foreground.” The duo has since recorded an NPR Tiny Desk Concert and was named to NPR 100 Best Songs of 2017, Bob Boilen’s Top 10 Albums of 2017 and Slingshot 2018, public radio’s artist incubator program for emerging artists.

Their music is a compelling juxtaposition of Gracie’s piano and lead vocals and Rachel’s violin and voice, augmented with stark percussion. The nine orchestral pop songs on Gracie and Rachel tell a story that’s rooted in the truth —their truth — but retain an enigmatic air that makes them relatable to anyone who has ever found their heart racing with doubt and pushed forward regardless or triumphed in subverting expectations imposed from without. Seen on stages with Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Joseph, Ani DiFranco, Tall Heights, and San Fermin, the live experience displays a passionate, tangible quality to their deeply rooted bond, an intimate connection that is vibrantly apparent on stage and equally imprinted on their record.

Links:
Website: http://www.gracieandrachel.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracieandrachel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracieandrachel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gracieandrachel
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GracieandRachelMusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jKFMEVOa9uon9utRFsLLX
Tiny Desk Concert session: https://n.pr/2yX5k0z
NPR Slingshot 2018: https://www.npr.org/2018/01/09/570751142/slingshot2018 – gracie-and-rachel

Hillman Beer Presents: Saturday Sounds – Cyndi Lou & the Want To
Jun 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Every Saturday through the Summer and the Fall, Hillman Beer will feature an eclectic array of live music from 7pm-9pm. Come join the party every Saturday night with some sweet beats, delicious fare from Rise Above Deli, and refreshing libations from Hillman Beer!
Lineup:
5/19 – Wintervals
5/26 – Steelin Time
6/2 – The Groove Shakers
6/9 – Record Prophets
6/16 – Fin Dog
6/23 – Cyndi Lou & the Want To
6/30 – Jordan Okrend Experience
More acts to be announced!

Zelda’s Dance
Jun 23 @ 7:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2018 with the world premiere of Zelda’s Dance at the Diana Wortham Theatre, Thursday-Saturday, June 21-23, 2018 at 7:30pm. Artistic director Heather Maloy’s latest work tells the story of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald’s tragic relationship from their passionate courtship in Alabama, through their stardom at the height of Scott’s literary career, into their never-ending power struggle and eventual decline caused by alcoholism, selfishness and mental illness. Zelda’s Dance will feature the technical prowess of Terpsicorps’ critically acclaimed dancers alongside live music by local pianist Andrew Fletcher and the Firecracker Jazz Band. Also included on the program are works that highlight some of the finest moments of the past 15 seasons including Salvatore Aiello’s Afternoon of a Faun and Heather Maloy’s soulful homage to New Orleans Second Line and the athletic tour de force Le Suil Go.

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar
Jun 23 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 24 @ 1:00 am
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Couples,Entertainment
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/elaines-dueling-piano-bar

Join the non-stop, rock ‘n roll, sing-along party show at Elaine’s! Doors open at 8pm, pianos begin at 9pm. 

Judah Friedlander
Jun 23 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 24 @ 12:00 am

Judah’s current stand-up movie “America Is the Greatest Country In the United States” premiered on Netflix October 31, 2017 and has received rave reviews worldwide. And it was just nominated for a Webby Award for Best Comedy Long Form or Series.
He was a series regular on “30 Rock” for all 7 seasons and won a SAG Award for Best Ensemble Cast in a Comedy.
He has been in many movies, most notably “American Splendor” for which he was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor.
He has also authored two books: “How To Beat Up Anybody” & “If the Raindrops United”.
judahfriedlander.com

Sunday, June 24, 2018
UpCountry Cornhole Tourni
Jun 24 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Asheville Pink Boots Society: First Official Meeting
Jun 24 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Asheville Pink Boot Society will hold its first official meeting on Sunday, June 24th from 4-7pm at the Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top!
This first meeting will be open to all women working in the beer industry so we can introduce the Asheville Chapter to all of you that are interested in becoming a member! If you are a bartender, brewer, manager, sales rep, bottle shop employee, QA/QC you are welcome to come. We want to hear from you about what events and meetings would be most beneficial to you!
The Pink Boots Society was created to assist, inspire and encourage women beer industry professionals to advance their careers through education.
“We are female movers and shakers in the beer industry. We get the beer brewed and fermented with the highest possible quality. We also own breweries, package beer, design beers, serve beers, write about beer, and cover just about any aspect of beer,and we are all women. Most importantly, we teach each other what we know through our own seminar programs, and we help each other advance our beer careers by raising money for educational scholarships.”

Totally Rad Trivia
Jun 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Mitch Fortune & Kipper Schauer bring you an irreverent and nostalgia filled night of pop culture trivia the last Sunday of every month from 5-7PM in the New Belgium Liquid Center. A smorgasbord of pop culture awesomeness featuring sparkling repartee, tasty brews, and impossible questions!

Kyle Corbett, Stephen Evans and The True Grits, Carly Taich, Daydream Creatures
Jun 24 @ 11:00 pm – Jun 25 @ 12:00 am
Lifecurse, Chaos Among Cattle, & Fractured Frames
Jun 24 @ 8:00 pm – Jun 25 @ 12:00 am
Monday, June 25, 2018
Hip Hop at Highland
Jun 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Geeks Who Drink at Bhramari Brewing
Jun 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Every Monday at Bhramari Brewing, enjoy a team-style “pub quiz” with Geeks Who Drink. Prizes will be given out for the top 3 teams!

Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Mt. Joy
Jun 26 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am
Wintervals
Jun 26 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 27 @ 10:00 pm
Stranger Things Trivia
Jun 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Do you still mourn Barb daily? Did you wish you could join Eleven, Will, & the gang in their fight against the demagorgon? Come out to Stranger Things trivia at Craft Centric on June 26th and win prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Best Team Name!
Hosted by Lane & Dale.

Think Tank Tuesdays Trivia Night
Jun 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Hillman Beer is hosting Tuesday Trivia Night from 7pm-9pm! Get ready to drink some beer, test your wit, and have some fun!
Details:
– Please arrive at 6:30pm
– Max 6 people per team
– First place gets a $50 Hillman Beer Gift Card and other fun chances to win

Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Parker Millsap
Jun 27 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am
Kelly White
Jun 27 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 28 @ 10:00 pm
Rebelution w/ special guests Stephen Marley, Common Kings, Zion-I, + DJ Mackle
Jun 27 @ 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

 
Head to Pisgah Brewing on Wednesday, June 27th for some island vibes with performances by Rebelution, Stephen Marley, Common Kings, Zion-I, and DJ Mackle. Click here for tickets and more information.