Calendar of Events
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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All YMCA of WNC members are welcome to visit the Reuter Family YMCA for this event.
*Make new friends and meet Y staff
*Hear guest speaker Nicole Crane, YMCA nurse practitioner
*Learn about the Y’s chronic condition support services
* Sign up for social activities and clubs
*Get information on group exercise classes, personal training, trips,
and more!
* Enjoy light refreshments
RSVP: Diane Saccone
828 575 2904
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/1247681035407723/
Overview
Climate change indicators, often presented as charts or maps, are defined as “observations or calculations that can be used to track conditions and trends”, but their importance goes far beyond a simple graphic. Indicators help us to: understand how our environmental conditions are changing; consider and assess risks and vulnerabilities; and ultimately take action in becoming resilient to the impacts of a changing climate.
Key Takeaways
Attendees will learn what makes a high quality climate change indicator, what is involved in the development of the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) indicators set, and insights into the indicator “platform” that spans deeper efforts by several of the USGCRP agencies.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone interested to learn about the creation of climate change indicators and their importance to decision makers.
Speaker Bio
Laura Stevens is a research scientist with North Carolina State University and the Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites – North Carolina (CICS-NC), providing primary science and technical support for both the National Climate Assessment and the U.S. Global Change Research Program Indicators Interagency Working Group. Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in meteorology from the University of Reading and a master’s degree in atmospheric science from the University of Leeds, UK.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1920501164693734/
Our annual month of classic anime returns on Friday, January 4th featuring the best movies from Studio Ghibli and animation legend Hayao Miyazaki!
THE MOVIES & DATES ARE…
Jan. 4 – 7: Spirited Away
Jan. 8 – 10: Kiki’s Delivery Service – 30th Anniversary
Jan. 11 – 14: Princess Mononoke
Jan. 15 – 17: Porco Rosso
Jan. 18 – 21: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind – 35th Anniversary
Jan. 22 – 24: Grave of the Fireflies (NOT FOR YOUNG VIEWERS)
Jan. 25 – 28: My Neighbor Totoro
Jan. 29 – 31: The Cat Returns
Feb. 1 – 4: Howl’s Moving Castle – 15th Anniversary
Feb. 5 – 7: Castle in the Sky
Feb. 8 – 11: Ponyo
SHOWTIMES:
There will be two matinees and a 10:00 pm show every day for each movie. We’ll post specific showtimes for each movie here and on our website’s movie page.
SPECIAL BONUS… At the final 10:00 pm show of each movie we will show the original Japanese version with English subtitles! All other shows will be the English dubbed version.
TICKET INFO:
Tickets are only $3.00, and sales operate on our normal ticket policy of going on sale 24 hours before your desired show date.
For example, Friday movie tickets go on sale Thursday, the day before.
https://www.facebook.com/events/359072128006762/?event_time_id=359072241340084
We hope you’ll join us for this month’s Bach’s Lunch recital, our first of 2019. For this program, Tate will be joined by Academy for the Arts faculty member Brian Garland on trumpet.
The program is:
J.S. Bach – Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 531
Anthony Plog – Four Themes on Paintings of Edvard Munch
Bedrich Wiedermann – Impetuoso
As always, lunch will be available afterward for $5.00.
https://www.facebook.com/events/275272979835602/
The ACW Cat Pantry will be set up at the Thrift Hound to hand out cat food, litter, non prescription flea and worm medication, and other donations we may have available. Each month on the 2nd Tuesday, and 4th Saturday, as the calendar allows.
Any questions or requests can be emailed to [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/1120099298149604/
The ACW Cat Pantry will be set up at the Thrift Hound to hand out cat food, litter, non prescription flea and worm medication, and other donations we may have available. Each month on the 2nd Tuesday, and 4th Saturday, as the calendar allows.
Any questions or requests can be emailed to [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/1120099298149604/?event_time_id=1120099301482937
Take a break out of your day and bring your knitting or crocheting project to the table to work on. Pause & relax with other hand crafters. All are welcome. This is a FREE event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/367188280693584/?event_time_id=367188334026912
For Students 6th-8th Grade
Get in touch with your true, authentic voice in this eight-week workshop with Asheville musician Laura Blackley. Whether you sing only in the shower or would like to take your talents to the big stage, this class has something for you. Learn strategies for projecting your voice, breathing, staying on pitch, improving confidence, singing with a group, and harmonizing.
8 Sessions for only $120
https://www.facebook.com/events/2267672113515619/?event_time_id=2267672130182284
For Students 6th-8th Grade
Get in touch with your true, authentic voice in this eight-week workshop with Asheville musician Laura Blackley. Whether you sing only in the shower or would like to take your talents to the big stage, this class has something for you. Learn strategies for projecting your voice, breathing, staying on pitch, improving confidence, singing with a group, and harmonizing.
8 Sessions for only $120
https://www.facebook.com/events/2267672113515619/
February 2 – April 27, 2019
Zimbabwean style marimba band classes for all ages!
Student Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Level 1 for Beginning/Intermediate students in grades 3 – 6
will meet from 3:45 – 5:00
Level 2 for Intermediate/Advanced students in grades 6 – 12
Will meet from 5:00 – 6:15
*The instructor will decide which class your student would be most appropriate for your child.*
Fee for the 10 week session (twice a week) $250
All classes meet at the Rainbow Community Center, 60 State Street in West Asheville
Classes will meet on the following dates:
Feb. 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28, March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, No classes on March 26 & 28 (Rainbow’s spring break), April 2, 4, 9, 11, No classes on April 16 & 18 (Asheville City School and Evergreen’s spring break) April 23, 25 – Final informal performances on Friday, April 26 (in the auditorium for invited guests) and Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am to noon at the Asheville City Market. We will be raising money for marimba maintenance. All students from this session will have an opportunity to perform at the market.
To sign up contact Sue Ford at [email protected]
To pay online use this link and scroll down:
http://www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/village-marimba/
Adult Class IS FULL – contact Sue Ford for info on upcoming sessions.
In a Class Session, students will:
• Learn a repertoire based on the group’s interest, including popular songs, multicultural songs and original music.
• Work on proper mallet/stick technique, which is also applicable to other percussion instruments
• Have fun making music as a community. Each song is made up of many parts, which come together synergistically to create a joyful sound.
• Work toward a big performance at the end of the session
https://www.facebook.com/events/2311762458858258/?event_time_id=2311762475524923
Classic Cocktails on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday we offer classic cocktails ranging from the Bees Knees to the Vieux Carré starting at $5. That’s right- Classic & Budget Friendly!
*Our regular Craft Cocktail list will still be available.
https://www.facebook.com/events/755424288146752/
Kids Comedy Class for ages 10-14. This is a ten week class, with each class lasting about an hour and a half.
Looking for a way to get your kids to be more creative and make a difference by making people laugh? Bring your kids to The Artisan of Flat Rock for a great session in the art of comedy.
They will learn creative joke writing, overcoming stage fright, learning to public speak, stage presence, and do all of this in a setting which will encourage teamwork, acceptance, and positive reinforcement.
Class will be taught by Mike Elis and will also have special guest comics.
And, after so many classes, your child will perform a 3-5 minute set in a kids’ comedy night for family and friends…. and receive a graduation diploma with proceeds from the show going to charity!
Classes will be $15 for children of members (remember, joining starts at only $5 per year), and $12 for those that are Master Craftsmen and Journeymen members.
We will only have 15 spots available for each class.
****All material will be clean. Students who graduate and perform in the show will be expected to fill at least one table for four guests for that ticketed event. There will be a minimum number of classes that must be attended in order for any student to graduate and perform.***
https://www.facebook.com/events/2177191012496840/
EXPLODE into learning with this highly flammable show.
Detonate your mind with a live performance showing the power of chemistry! By Kidsenses Traveling Interactive Museum, Ages 5+
https://www.facebook.com/events/341316006595170/
Use your 5% Owner Discount & shop on February 5, then come upstairs to mingle with your Board of Directors & enjoy some treats from Equal Exchange Co-op & Riojana Fair Trade Co-op.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1926732524118832/
Taco Tuesday! From 4;00 pm until Tacos are only $2.95 each! Yum.
https://www.facebook.com/events/240481730173772/
What’s In The Kitchen?
For Kids Ages 6-12
Sara Ballek
Tuesdays 4-6pm
January 15- February 19
Learning about foods and objects in your kitchen can be exciting and fun to explore, but what if you had the chance to make some of your own? In this class students will develop work relating to items they use in their kitchen while learning more about sculpting and decorating clay. We will be focusing on using the wheel and a variety of hand building methods to create fun, functional objects for everyday use or play!
Tuition: $225
8 Jumbo Smoked Wings with your choice of side for $10! Choose from our Dry Rub, Buffalo, or our weekly special!
https://www.facebook.com/events/290725515134456/
8 Jumbo Smoked Wings with your choice of side for $10! Choose from our Dry Rub, Buffalo, or our weekly special!
https://www.facebook.com/events/290725515134456/?event_time_id=290725525134455
MONDAY
5pm Bellydance 101 with Olivia Blahowsky
$14 drop in or class card
6pm Bellydance Hip Hop Fusion with Lisa Zahiya
$50 4 week series. Starts Feb. 4
TUESDAY
6pm Bellydance 1 with Lisa Zahiya
$90 8 week series. Starts Feb 12
7pm Bellydance 2 with Lisa Zahiya
$90 8 week series. Starts Feb 12
8pm Bellydance Specialty Series with Lisa Zahiya: Dancing with the Stars
$50 4 week series. Starts Feb. 5
THURSDAY
5pm Bellydance Fitness with Emily Nowels
$10 drop in or class card or Bellydance card
6pm Bellydance Drills with Emily Nowels
$14 drop in, class card, or Bellydance card
7pm Bellydance 1.5 Choreography with McKinley Quincey
$50/4 week series. Starts Feb.7
8pm Fantasy Fusion Choreography with Olivia Blahowsky
$50/4 week series. Starts Feb.7
https://www.facebook.com/events/398426467630819/?event_time_id=398426474297485
A fun drawing class that doesn’t take itself seriously, learn to draw figures, objects, and draw from your thoughts. Listen to a selected album and draw what you hear, have a timed switch draw with other people in the class and see what is created. Materials are supplied or bring your own drawing materials! Program will be held in our auditorium downstairs. If you cannot make the full 2 hours, come when you can! Please just be sure to sign up so we have enough supplies for everyone and the instructor can prepare properly.
Older teens and Adults only.
Registration is required. **Registration signs you up for this one class, not a series of classes. Register for the class at the link posted: https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/branch-locations/pack-memorial.aspx?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D131056139
https://www.facebook.com/events/355547978612932/
We love our locals. Join us every Tuesday starting January 8th, 2019 for Locals Night with drinks specials, our Classics menu and a few other specials PLUS a meat case discount!
Asheville and Black Mountain locals will enjoy these perks at BOTH Butcher Bar locations…
DRINK SPECIALS
(all day)
$3 draft beers
$3 cans
$5 well drinks
SWEET & SIMPLE LOCAL DINNER MENU
Choose from:
Our Classics menu
$12 BBQ Platter o’ The Day – a rotating selection of meats, perfectly prepared in house, and served with two sides
$7 Famous Foothills Hot Dog – enjoy our famous hot dog BYO style and dress it any way you want at our toppings bar! Includes tallow chips.
MEAT CASE DISCOUNT
Shop local and source sustainably raised meat from local farms. Enjoy 20% off the meat case at both Butcher Bar locations.
NOTE: Our lunch hours and menu remain the same, then transition to Locals Night starting at 5pm.
See you then!
LEARN MORE: www.foothillslocalmeats.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/867583036906243/
We love our locals. Join us every Tuesday starting January 8th, 2019 for Locals Night with drinks specials, our Classics menu and a few other specials PLUS a meat case discount!
Asheville and Black Mountain locals will enjoy these perks at BOTH Butcher Bar locations…
DRINK SPECIALS
(all day)
$3 draft beers
$3 cans
$5 well drinks
SWEET & SIMPLE LOCAL DINNER MENU
Choose from:
Our Classics menu
$12 BBQ Platter o’ The Day – a rotating selection of meats, perfectly prepared in house, and served with two sides
$7 Famous Foothills Hot Dog – enjoy our famous hot dog BYO style and dress it any way you want at our toppings bar! Includes tallow chips.
MEAT CASE DISCOUNT
Shop local and source sustainably raised meat from local farms. Enjoy 20% off the meat case at both Butcher Bar locations.
NOTE: Our lunch hours and menu remain the same, then transition to Locals Night starting at 5pm.
See you then!
LEARN MORE: www.foothillslocalmeats.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/867583036906243/?event_time_id=867583053572908
We could not be happier about the homies Modern Times coming into Western Carolina! :: In order to properly celebrate, we are showcasing some of our favorites on draft on Tuesday, February 5th :: Starting at 5pm, we will have 7 draft lines stacked with some of the best liquid from the West Coast :: Prost!
Modern Times Draft List
:: Black House Stout ::
:: Blazing World Amber ::
:: Fortunate Islands Pale ::
:: Fruitlands Passionfruit Guava Gose ::
:: ICE Pilsner ::
:: Orderville Hazy IPA ::
:: City of the Sun IPA ::
Can’t wait to drink world class beer with y’all on Tuesday!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2176217729102309/
“The” Umami Bomb
Well Crafted Double Quarter Pounder of Love!
Locally Sourced, NC Farm grown meats, hand crafted pickles and sauce. It doesn’t get any better. #getinmybelly
Two Juicy, 4 oz. 100% NC Grass-fed Beef Patties, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Postero “Burger Sauce”, Melty American Cheese, our signature Rosemary Pickles, all proudly displayed on a Butter Toasted Potato Bun.
https://www.facebook.com/events/324673004843763/
These are our regular Public Events. If you want to schedule a private session you can here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/
We pick the games, you pay a flat admission fee of $15 ($10 for students) and jam!
Come early… we will queue players up as you show up!
Sign our waiver, rules, and media release ahead of time here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/
Bring your friends and #getyourheadinthegame!
Become a Patreon to join our inner circle to explore how deep the immersive rabbit hole goes: https://www.patreon.com/betterthanunicorns!
https://www.facebook.com/events/302734167026800/?event_time_id=302734217026795
We hope you can join us for the 2019 Vision Alumni Association Social & Kick Off!
– Join your fellow Vision Henderson County Alumni and hear what the Alumni Association has planned for 2019
– Network with Alumni of the Vision Henderson County and Leadership Henderson classes
– Bring $$$ for the Raffle Basket – all funds raised support the John L. Boyd Tuition Assistance Endowment
– No charge to attend but RSVP’s are requested
Call 828-692-1413 to RSVP
https://www.facebook.com/events/1150325861801432/
$4.25 Craft PInt Special and Keno with the Keno Master..Cliff
https://www.facebook.com/events/394327814667501/
For February, we are partnering with AR Workshop Asheville for our weekly Craft & Barrel Night. AR Workshop will be set up in the Tasting Room every Tuesday evening with a craft project that will pair perfectly with a glass of our finest barrel-aged beer!
2/5 – This week’s project has you making your own bottle opener, with two different options being available to you. All materials and tools will be supplied for a flat price ($30 for the plank option and $40 for the box option). Please note that due to the availability of materials, this class is limited to 30 participants.
2/12 – This week’s project has you creating handpainted Valentine’s Day or your own bottle opener. All materials and tools will be supplied for a flat price (Valentines Day Blocks (1-$14 and 2-$20) or Plank bottle openers – $30). Please note that due to the availability of materials, this class is limited to 30 participants.
2/19 – This week’s project has you knitting a super comfy chunky blanket! Please note that due to the availability of materials, this class is limited to 15 participants.
2/26 – This week’s project has you creating a stylish skyline of our favorite city! All materials and tools will be supplied for a flat price ($35). Please note that due to the availability of materials, this class is limited to 30 participants.
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AR Workshop® is a boutique DIY studio that offers hands-on classes for creating custom, charming home decor from raw materials. Join an instructor-led workshop where you can make custom wood plank signs, framed signs, canvas pillows, round signs, lazy susans, centerpiece boxes, canvas tote bags, and more! AR Workshop® will help you take your home decor to the next level and have fun while creating it!
AR Workshop Asheville is owned by Amber Jenkins. She has experience making handcrafted signs and is excited to teach and empower others with the tools to make their own decor and provide a fun environment to do it in.
https://www.facebook.com/events/594205501017964/?event_time_id=594205507684630
This is a disc golf putting league occurring weekly at Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt in Durham, NC. Sign-up on site every Tuesday at 6pm. Buy-in is $5, weekly winner takes all.
https://www.facebook.com/events/281358485856778/
We all know that muscles make us move, but do we know what it feels like to be in all our tissues when we move? What does it feel like when we focus on our skin, fascia, or bones? In this 4-week series we will explore what it feels like to initiate movement from different tissues and to “listen” to what each “says”. We will also explore what it feels like to “share energy” throughout the rest of the body with areas that feel depleted or less energetic than others.
https://www.facebook.com/events/224727408451027/?event_time_id=224727411784360