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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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Introducing Bookfix: Custom Reading Recommendations
Jul 15 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries curbside pickup

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Miss browsing the library’s shelves? Let us help with Bookfix. Call or email your local library to have a librarian put together a bundle of books tailored to your specific interests. You can pick up your personal Bookfix bundle at our curbside hold pickup service. Our Ask a Librarian line is available Monday-Saturday at (828) 250-4700 or you can email [email protected].

Register July 18th 5pm: AVL’s newest eSports league Madden 20–Thursdays
Jul 15 all-day
Online

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ Madden 20 champion?

Madden 20: Thursday 7pm eSports League
07/23/2020 –08/27/2020
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Th

Start practicing because on July 21st you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Madden 20. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne and PS4.
For more information email [email protected]

Register by July 18th 5pm: AVL’s newest eSports league Madden 20–Tuesdays
Jul 15 all-day
Online

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ Madden 20 champion?

Madden 20: Tuesday 7pm eSports League
07/21/2020 –08/25/2020
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tu

Start practicing because on July 21st you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Madden 20. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne and PS4.
For more information email [email protected]

Rocket League: eSports Summer League: Register by July 18th
Jul 15 all-day
Online

 

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ first Rocket League champion?

Friday 8pm eSports League
07/24/2020 –08/28/2020
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
F

Start practicing because on Fridays starting July 24th you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Rocket League. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne, PS4, Computer, and Switch.
For more information email [email protected]

Library Computer Appointments Available
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Buncombe County Libraries
The Perfect Turkey

Buncombe County Public Libraries will begin offering appointments for computer use on July 1. Forty-five minute appointments are available 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at all library locations except the Oakley/South Asheville branch.

Thursday, July 16, 2020
Fortnite: eSports Summer League: Register by July 18th
Jul 16 all-day
Online


Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ first Fortnite champion?

Start practicing because on Fridays starting July 24th you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Fortnite. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Fortnite: Friday 8pm eSports League
07/24/2020 –08/28/2020
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Recommended Age: 12+
Available on XboxOne, PS4, Computer, and Switch.
For more information email [email protected]

Introducing Bookfix: Custom Reading Recommendations
Jul 16 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries curbside pickup

Photo of typewriter

 

 

Miss browsing the library’s shelves? Let us help with Bookfix. Call or email your local library to have a librarian put together a bundle of books tailored to your specific interests. You can pick up your personal Bookfix bundle at our curbside hold pickup service. Our Ask a Librarian line is available Monday-Saturday at (828) 250-4700 or you can email [email protected].

Register July 18th 5pm: AVL’s newest eSports league Madden 20–Thursdays
Jul 16 all-day
Online

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ Madden 20 champion?

Madden 20: Thursday 7pm eSports League
07/23/2020 –08/27/2020
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Th

Start practicing because on July 21st you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Madden 20. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne and PS4.
For more information email [email protected]

Register by July 18th 5pm: AVL’s newest eSports league Madden 20–Tuesdays
Jul 16 all-day
Online

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ Madden 20 champion?

Madden 20: Tuesday 7pm eSports League
07/21/2020 –08/25/2020
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tu

Start practicing because on July 21st you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Madden 20. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne and PS4.
For more information email [email protected]

Rocket League: eSports Summer League: Register by July 18th
Jul 16 all-day
Online

 

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ first Rocket League champion?

Friday 8pm eSports League
07/24/2020 –08/28/2020
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
F

Start practicing because on Fridays starting July 24th you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Rocket League. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne, PS4, Computer, and Switch.
For more information email [email protected]

Additional Library Curbside Service
Jul 16 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fairview, Leicester, and Oakley/South Asheville branches

 

Buncombe County Public Libraries will be opening three additional locations for curbside pickup service, the Fairview, Leicester, and Oakley/South Asheville branches. These locations will operate from 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, in addition to our current curbside pickup service locations at the Black Mountain, North Asheville, South Buncombe, and West Asheville locations. For more information about library curbside pickup service or to place an item on hold for pickup, please call your local library or the Ask-A-Librarian line (828-250-4700) or visit buncombecounty.org/library. We hope to see you soon!

Friday, July 17, 2020
Anti-Racisim: Resources Literacy Council
Jul 17 all-day
Online

Recognizing and understanding racism, and actively unlearning the everyday, built-in mechanisms of systemic racism is an ongoing effort that must be made by every single one of us. It can be difficult to navigate issues, origins, and solutions surrounding systemic racism, especially with so many different angles portrayed by the media.
There are countless truthful resources to help us find our way to social justice and equity. Here are just a few educational resources and ways to help our Black communities:
Educational reading:
The above photo has an excellent list of books!
Community:
Media:
Follow Black activists and voices on social media! Please reach out to us if you’d like suggestions on whom to follow.
Fortnite: eSports Summer League: Register by July 18th
Jul 17 all-day
Online


Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ first Fortnite champion?

Start practicing because on Fridays starting July 24th you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Fortnite. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Fortnite: Friday 8pm eSports League
07/24/2020 –08/28/2020
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Recommended Age: 12+
Available on XboxOne, PS4, Computer, and Switch.
For more information email [email protected]

Introducing Bookfix: Custom Reading Recommendations
Jul 17 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries curbside pickup

Photo of typewriter

 

 

Miss browsing the library’s shelves? Let us help with Bookfix. Call or email your local library to have a librarian put together a bundle of books tailored to your specific interests. You can pick up your personal Bookfix bundle at our curbside hold pickup service. Our Ask a Librarian line is available Monday-Saturday at (828) 250-4700 or you can email [email protected].

Register July 18th 5pm: AVL’s newest eSports league Madden 20–Thursdays
Jul 17 all-day
Online

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ Madden 20 champion?

Madden 20: Thursday 7pm eSports League
07/23/2020 –08/27/2020
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Th

Start practicing because on July 21st you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Madden 20. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne and PS4.
For more information email [email protected]

Register by July 18th 5pm: AVL’s newest eSports league Madden 20–Tuesdays
Jul 17 all-day
Online

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ Madden 20 champion?

Madden 20: Tuesday 7pm eSports League
07/21/2020 –08/25/2020
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tu

Start practicing because on July 21st you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Madden 20. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne and PS4.
For more information email [email protected]

Rocket League: eSports Summer League: Register by July 18th
Jul 17 all-day
Online

 

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ first Rocket League champion?

Friday 8pm eSports League
07/24/2020 –08/28/2020
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
F

Start practicing because on Fridays starting July 24th you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Rocket League. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne, PS4, Computer, and Switch.
For more information email [email protected]

Library Computer Appointments Available
Jul 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Buncombe County Libraries
The Perfect Turkey

Buncombe County Public Libraries will begin offering appointments for computer use on July 1. Forty-five minute appointments are available 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at all library locations except the Oakley/South Asheville branch.

Saturday, July 18, 2020
Anti-Racisim: Resources Literacy Council
Jul 18 all-day
Online

Recognizing and understanding racism, and actively unlearning the everyday, built-in mechanisms of systemic racism is an ongoing effort that must be made by every single one of us. It can be difficult to navigate issues, origins, and solutions surrounding systemic racism, especially with so many different angles portrayed by the media.
There are countless truthful resources to help us find our way to social justice and equity. Here are just a few educational resources and ways to help our Black communities:
Educational reading:
The above photo has an excellent list of books!
Community:
Media:
Follow Black activists and voices on social media! Please reach out to us if you’d like suggestions on whom to follow.
Fortnite: eSports Summer League: Register by July 18th
Jul 18 all-day
Online


Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ first Fortnite champion?

Start practicing because on Fridays starting July 24th you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Fortnite. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Fortnite: Friday 8pm eSports League
07/24/2020 –08/28/2020
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Recommended Age: 12+
Available on XboxOne, PS4, Computer, and Switch.
For more information email [email protected]

Register July 18th 5pm: AVL’s newest eSports league Madden 20–Thursdays
Jul 18 all-day
Online

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ Madden 20 champion?

Madden 20: Thursday 7pm eSports League
07/23/2020 –08/27/2020
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Th

Start practicing because on July 21st you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Madden 20. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne and PS4.
For more information email [email protected]

Register by July 18th 5pm: AVL’s newest eSports league Madden 20–Tuesdays
Jul 18 all-day
Online

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ Madden 20 champion?

Madden 20: Tuesday 7pm eSports League
07/21/2020 –08/25/2020
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tu

Start practicing because on July 21st you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Madden 20. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne and PS4.
For more information email [email protected]

Rocket League: eSports Summer League: Register by July 18th
Jul 18 all-day
Online

 

Think you have what it takes to be AVL Parks’ first Rocket League champion?

Friday 8pm eSports League
07/24/2020 –08/28/2020
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
F

Start practicing because on Fridays starting July 24th you’ll be able to compete head-to-head in with other gamers in Rocket League. Whether you’re a noob or a pro, you’ll be able to put your skills to the test against other Asheville gamers.

Registration Now Open

Register by Friday, July 18th 5pm to secure your spot in AVL’s newest eSports league.
Available on XboxOne, PS4, Computer, and Switch.
For more information email [email protected]

Additional Library Curbside Service
Jul 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fairview, Leicester, and Oakley/South Asheville branches

 

Buncombe County Public Libraries will be opening three additional locations for curbside pickup service, the Fairview, Leicester, and Oakley/South Asheville branches. These locations will operate from 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, in addition to our current curbside pickup service locations at the Black Mountain, North Asheville, South Buncombe, and West Asheville locations. For more information about library curbside pickup service or to place an item on hold for pickup, please call your local library or the Ask-A-Librarian line (828-250-4700) or visit buncombecounty.org/library. We hope to see you soon!

Hemp Hangout
Jul 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Carolina Hemp Company

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Our second Hemp Hangout is here, and we’re excited to get together! Outdoor Event, Rain or Shine This free, family friendly, monthly event is a great opportunity to learn and sample our products, enjoy live music, and play fun games to win sweet prizes! Stay tuned to this page for band and vendor announcements! As the world slowly begins to open back up, we are continuing to practice conscious sanitary and safety measures; this outdoor event is the perfect opportunity to safely gather, within social distancing guidelines, and bring some fun back into our lives

Sunday, July 19, 2020
Anti-Racisim: Resources Literacy Council
Jul 19 all-day
Online

Recognizing and understanding racism, and actively unlearning the everyday, built-in mechanisms of systemic racism is an ongoing effort that must be made by every single one of us. It can be difficult to navigate issues, origins, and solutions surrounding systemic racism, especially with so many different angles portrayed by the media.
There are countless truthful resources to help us find our way to social justice and equity. Here are just a few educational resources and ways to help our Black communities:
Educational reading:
The above photo has an excellent list of books!
Community:
Media:
Follow Black activists and voices on social media! Please reach out to us if you’d like suggestions on whom to follow.
Live Stream Yoga in the Park Asheville
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 10:15 am
live stream

Live Stream Yoga

Join me

for a 75 minute live yoga class:

Wednesday

April 29th @ 7:00 a.m.

Rise n’ Shine Mindful Wake-up Flow

(all-levels)

Friday

May 1st @ 12:00 p.m.

Vinyasa Pick-Me-Up Hour

(some experience recommended)

Sunday

May 3rd @ 9:00 a.m.

Mindful Wake-up Flow

(all-levels)

Monday

May 4th @ 7:30 p.m.

Vinyasa n’ Yin Yoga

(some experience recommended)

(More classes to be added, join my facebook page for current event listings: https://www.facebook.com/ceceyogini/ )

All live streams are suggested

$5

Send me an email to receive a free zoom link or connect with me on facebook to follow along with on-going class events. zoom links will be posted in class events on facebook.

Monday, July 20, 2020
Introducing Bookfix: Custom Reading Recommendations
Jul 20 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries curbside pickup

Photo of typewriter

 

 

Miss browsing the library’s shelves? Let us help with Bookfix. Call or email your local library to have a librarian put together a bundle of books tailored to your specific interests. You can pick up your personal Bookfix bundle at our curbside hold pickup service. Our Ask a Librarian line is available Monday-Saturday at (828) 250-4700 or you can email [email protected].

Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Outdoor Yoga with Leaflin
Jul 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
TBA

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Join Leaflin for a Vinyasa flow practice designed to welcome the Summer season. Link movement and breath in the (spatially-distant) company of others, as we practice traditional sun salutations and an all-levels flow. Please bring a mat or towel to practice on, if you like. Breathe, move, and find your center under the solstice sun.

*This practice will take place in a PRIVATE OUTDOOR LOCATION in West Asheville . Exact location will be send after registration.
**In the case of rain, you may use the class pass purchased for future Outdoor Yoga class or any live stream yoga class.

Additional Library Curbside Service
Jul 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fairview, Leicester, and Oakley/South Asheville branches

 

Buncombe County Public Libraries will be opening three additional locations for curbside pickup service, the Fairview, Leicester, and Oakley/South Asheville branches. These locations will operate from 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, in addition to our current curbside pickup service locations at the Black Mountain, North Asheville, South Buncombe, and West Asheville locations. For more information about library curbside pickup service or to place an item on hold for pickup, please call your local library or the Ask-A-Librarian line (828-250-4700) or visit buncombecounty.org/library. We hope to see you soon!