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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Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.
Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.
Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.
November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.
November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.
November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.
December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.
November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

UPSTATE COIN SHOW
THE 2021 ANNUAL SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED ! COVID SLOWED US DOWN BUT WE WILL NOT BE STOPPED.
SPONSORED BY “THE GREENVILLE COIN CLUB” WWW.GREENVILLECOINCLUB.CLUB & “THE PARKER COIN CLUB” WWW.PARKERCOINCLUB.ORG
DONT MISS THE 51st UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA COIN SHOW
SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, 385 N CHURCH STREET, SPARTANBURG SC.
WWW.CROWDPLEASER.COM
The 2021 SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS
FRIDAY AUGUST 27th 2021 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SATURDAY AUGUST 28th 2021 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SUNDAY AUGUST 29th 2021 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ANACS GRADING SERVICE WILL BE ONSITE TO TAKE YOUR SUBMISSIONS. LEAVE THEM WITH RUSTY FROM ANACS AND SAVE SHIPPING FEES FOR SUBMISSIONS.
THIS IS THE 51st UPSTATE SC COIN SHOW. WE HAVE OVER 50 DEALERS SETUP. IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL SILVER, GOLD, RAW OR CERTIFIED COINS, THIS IS THE PLACE!
Grading Services
ANACS WILL BE AT THE SHOW
********* NO ADMISSION CHARGE AND FREE PARKING FOR ALL VISITORS ***********

DJ Dance Party with Meseret & Zati
Every Friday Nigh it’s you, it’s dark house and the dance floor. NO COVER 21+

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.
Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.
November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.
November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.
November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.
December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.
November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

UPSTATE COIN SHOW
THE 2021 ANNUAL SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED ! COVID SLOWED US DOWN BUT WE WILL NOT BE STOPPED.
SPONSORED BY “THE GREENVILLE COIN CLUB” WWW.GREENVILLECOINCLUB.CLUB & “THE PARKER COIN CLUB” WWW.PARKERCOINCLUB.ORG
DONT MISS THE 51st UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA COIN SHOW
SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, 385 N CHURCH STREET, SPARTANBURG SC.
WWW.CROWDPLEASER.COM
The 2021 SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS
FRIDAY AUGUST 27th 2021 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SATURDAY AUGUST 28th 2021 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SUNDAY AUGUST 29th 2021 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ANACS GRADING SERVICE WILL BE ONSITE TO TAKE YOUR SUBMISSIONS. LEAVE THEM WITH RUSTY FROM ANACS AND SAVE SHIPPING FEES FOR SUBMISSIONS.
THIS IS THE 51st UPSTATE SC COIN SHOW. WE HAVE OVER 50 DEALERS SETUP. IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL SILVER, GOLD, RAW OR CERTIFIED COINS, THIS IS THE PLACE!
Grading Services
ANACS WILL BE AT THE SHOW
********* NO ADMISSION CHARGE AND FREE PARKING FOR ALL VISITORS ***********

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.
Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.
November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.
November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.
November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.
December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.
November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

UPSTATE COIN SHOW
THE 2021 ANNUAL SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED ! COVID SLOWED US DOWN BUT WE WILL NOT BE STOPPED.
SPONSORED BY “THE GREENVILLE COIN CLUB” WWW.GREENVILLECOINCLUB.CLUB & “THE PARKER COIN CLUB” WWW.PARKERCOINCLUB.ORG
DONT MISS THE 51st UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA COIN SHOW
SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, 385 N CHURCH STREET, SPARTANBURG SC.
WWW.CROWDPLEASER.COM
The 2021 SHOW DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS
FRIDAY AUGUST 27th 2021 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SATURDAY AUGUST 28th 2021 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SUNDAY AUGUST 29th 2021 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ANACS GRADING SERVICE WILL BE ONSITE TO TAKE YOUR SUBMISSIONS. LEAVE THEM WITH RUSTY FROM ANACS AND SAVE SHIPPING FEES FOR SUBMISSIONS.
THIS IS THE 51st UPSTATE SC COIN SHOW. WE HAVE OVER 50 DEALERS SETUP. IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL SILVER, GOLD, RAW OR CERTIFIED COINS, THIS IS THE PLACE!
Grading Services
ANACS WILL BE AT THE SHOW
********* NO ADMISSION CHARGE AND FREE PARKING FOR ALL VISITORS ***********


MTN VIBEZ Presents Latin Night-every Wednesday. Free Dance Lessons 8:30-9PM-All Skill Levels and All Latin Genres-Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton.
DJ Ephcto spins cultural bass music from 6:30pm-9pm and is a perfect time to come for some dinner prior to the start of Latin night.

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

And a 5-6-7-8! Have you ever wanted to feel confident in a dance audition or learn awesome choreography to your favorite musical numbers? In this class students will learn basic dance styles used in musical theatre and how to act through their dancing. This course will help dancers prepare to ace an audition and pick up choreography quickly and efficiently.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
Please do not purchase registration prior to applying for a scholarship. Applications must be received by 2:00pm on Thursday, August 26th for consideration.

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.
Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.
Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.
November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.
November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.
November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.
December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.
November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Asheville’s Goombay Festival has celebrated African & Caribbean heritage here in Western North Carolina. This year, celebrating 40th Goombay Anniversary!
The festival celebrates the richness and diversity found in the food, music, and art across the African Diaspora.
Goombay is free and open to anyone and everyone who wishes to attend!

DJ Dance Party with Meseret & Zati
Every Friday Nigh it’s you, it’s dark house and the dance floor. NO COVER 21+

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.
Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.
November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.
November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.
November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.
December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.
November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Asheville’s Goombay Festival has celebrated African & Caribbean heritage here in Western North Carolina. This year, celebrating 40th Goombay Anniversary!
The festival celebrates the richness and diversity found in the food, music, and art across the African Diaspora.
Goombay is free and open to anyone and everyone who wishes to attend!
Join us in our new monthly social swing event on the 1st Saturdays of every month! The music,
open vintage space and wood floors and is guaranteed to have you dancing East Coast and/or
Lindy all night long! A free lesson is offered to kick things off and will include a different
combination of moves each time. No partner or rhythm needed and dress is casual!
7:00-7:30 Beginner Swing Lesson by Ian Fleming and Tola Sun
7:30-9:30 Live Swing Band (new ones every month)
9:30-11:00 DJ (mixture of vintage and modern music)
$12 (cash, card, Venmo, PayPal accepted) on the day of the event


The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.
Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.
November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.
November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.
November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.
December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.
November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Asheville’s Goombay Festival has celebrated African & Caribbean heritage here in Western North Carolina. This year, celebrating 40th Goombay Anniversary!
The festival celebrates the richness and diversity found in the food, music, and art across the African Diaspora.
Mountain Makers Craft Market is a monthly indie art fair designed to cultivate community in Western NC. Located in Downtown Waynesville, we bring together 20+ artisans selling handmade and vintage goods that’ll make you smile! Join us on the first Sunday of each month from 12p-4p at 308 N. Haywood Street, and visit MountainMakersMarket.com


MTN VIBEZ Presents Latin Night-every Wednesday. Free Dance Lessons 8:30-9PM-All Skill Levels and All Latin Genres-Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton.
DJ Ephcto spins cultural bass music from 6:30pm-9pm and is a perfect time to come for some dinner prior to the start of Latin night.

“Move On Up” is a night of your favorite and forgotten Soul/RB cuts right after Comedy Night.

And a 5-6-7-8! Have you ever wanted to feel confident in a dance audition or learn awesome choreography to your favorite musical numbers? In this class students will learn basic dance styles used in musical theatre and how to act through their dancing. This course will help dancers prepare to ace an audition and pick up choreography quickly and efficiently.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
Please do not purchase registration prior to applying for a scholarship. Applications must be received by 2:00pm on Thursday, August 26th for consideration.

Spice up your life with Latin sounds by local DJs Nex Millen & Mtn Vibez every Thursday.
Super bonus if you come early and get Dance Lessons from our knowladable instructors and get your body ready with sabor for the night. NO COVER All events 21+

The Omni Grove Park Inn, home of the iconic National Gingerbread House Competition, announced a reimagined Competition for 2021. After a virtual 2020, the Resort is planning to welcome back participants in-person this year, along with an esteemed panel of judges, including renowned Food Network Chef, Carla Hall.
Gingerbread enthusiasts are now encouraged to enter the Competition (find entry details HERE) and begin dreaming up dazzling designs for their confectionary creations. The 2021 Competition will take place at The Omni Grove Park Inn on November 22, 2021.
November 8, 2021: Competitor Entry Form Deadline.
November 15, 2021: Digital Content and Description Summary Form Deadline.
November 22, 2021: Awards Ceremony and Winners Announcement.
December 1-12, 2021: 12 Days of Gingerbread series on The Omni Grove Park Inn social channels highlighting top finalists. Assets will be available.
November 2021 – January 2, 2022: In-person Gingerbread Display will be open for public viewing at The Omni Grove Park Inn.
