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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Monday, June 18, 2018
Hip Hop at Highland
Jun 18 @ 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

Buncombe Chautauqua History Alive
Jun 18 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm
AB Techncial College, Ferguson Auditorium
Buncombe Chautauqua History Alive @ AB Techncial College, Ferguson Auditorium | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

Become courageous with Winston Churchill, Harriet Tubman, Alice Paul and Francis Marion.

Get ready to laugh, cry and flat out have a great time, as you discover what courage is. Nationally acclaimed Historical Interpreters appear in costume. And the shows are Free!

Monday June 18 at 7pm – Stand with WINSTON CHURCHILL – and “never, never, never give up!” Music by: Cary Fridley

Tuesday June 19 at 7pm – Join HARRIET TUBMAN on the Combahee River Raid to free the slaves. Music by: The Magills

Wednesday June 20 at 7pm – Fight for woman’s suffrage with ALICE PAUL. Music by: Don Pedi

Thursday June 21 at 7pm – “Out-Fox” the British with FRANCIS MARION, the elusive Swamp Fox. Music by: Zoe & Cloyd

You’ll laugh – you’ll cry – you’ll have lots of questions. And they’ll be answered. Bring your stories. Share your experiences. Get inspired. Because it’s not just history – it’s personal.

More info: greenvillechautauqua.org/performances/buncombe/

Geeks Who Drink at Bhramari Brewing
Jun 18 @ 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!

The Full Monty
Jun 18 @ 7:30 pm

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm; Additional Thursday performances at 7:30 pm

When a group of unemployed Buffalo steelworkers come up with a way to make some quick cash, everyone wonders if they will really pull it off! Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show.

Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Empower Hour
Jun 19 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Think Tank Tuesdays Trivia Night
Jun 19 @ 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

The Full Monty
Jun 19 @ 7:30 pm

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm; Additional Thursday performances at 7:30 pm

When a group of unemployed Buffalo steelworkers come up with a way to make some quick cash, everyone wonders if they will really pull it off! Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show.

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
The Love List
Jun 20 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

A comedy by Norm Foster (The Affections of May). In this side-splitting and thought-provoking new comedy, Leon and Bill concoct a list of attributes of the ideal woman – the top ten best qualities in a mate. When this allegedly “Ideal Woman” actually arrives on the scene the men quickly learn that their list could use a few revisions. Be careful what you wish for – especially in choosing a mate. This old adage leads to hilarious results in Foster’s sparkling comic hit.

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

Afternoon Story Time at Archetype
Jun 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

On the first and third Wednesday of every month at 4pm, join Archetype Brewing for a family friendly storytime, plus songs and games for children and caregivers!
As always you may bring food in from wherever you choose but Archetype’s courtyard neighbors Pizza Mind, Gan Shan West and Owl Bakery are always recommended.

Game Night at One World Brewing
Jun 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Bring your friends and your family to One World Brewing every Wednesday night for Game Night!
They have a selection of board games, card games, darts and Sjoelbak (dutch shuffleboard), and you are more than welcome to bring your own favorite game.
Each week a different beer will be on special for $3.50 a pint.
At 7PM every Wednesday, there will also be a Sjoelbak Tournament. The competition is free to enter, and prizes will be given for First and Second place. Don’t know the rules? No problem! The rules on how to play and score will be explained at the beginning of each tournament.

The Full Monty
Jun 20 @ 7:30 pm

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm; Additional Thursday performances at 7:30 pm

When a group of unemployed Buffalo steelworkers come up with a way to make some quick cash, everyone wonders if they will really pull it off! Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show.

Thursday, June 21, 2018
Disney’s Aladdin JR.
Jun 21 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure.

Showtimes are Thursdays at 3:00PM, Fridays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, Saturdays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.

 

Playhouse Downtown 125 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

The Love List
Jun 21 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

A comedy by Norm Foster (The Affections of May). In this side-splitting and thought-provoking new comedy, Leon and Bill concoct a list of attributes of the ideal woman – the top ten best qualities in a mate. When this allegedly “Ideal Woman” actually arrives on the scene the men quickly learn that their list could use a few revisions. Be careful what you wish for – especially in choosing a mate. This old adage leads to hilarious results in Foster’s sparkling comic hit.

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

Eat out for Mama Maisha!
Jun 21 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
King Daddy's Chicken and Waffles

Mama Maisha and King Daddy’s Chicken and Waffles are teaming up to raise funds to promote healthy, safe pregnancies on June 21.  From 3PM until 10PM, 20% of all proceeds from food and beverage purchases will be donated to Mama Maisha.

Asheville physicians Dr. Reta Graham and Dr. Jeff Graham, in affiliation with local and regional non-governmental services, founded Mama Maisha, the first Safe Motherhood Intervention Project in the Mara region of Tanzania.  Mama Maisha works at the village level, providing essential prenatal care and delivery services, as well as education and resources to empower women to make wise decision regarding family planning, healthy pregnancies, and safe delivery for every child.

Learn more about Mama Maisha at http://mamamaisha.org.

Charcuterie and Beer Pairing with The American Pig
Jun 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join Highland Brewing for an evening of gastronomy bringing together hand-crafted, local charcuterie and expertly paired beers. The American Pig founder Charles Lee and Highland Brewing sensory scientist Megan Rayfield will guide you through a selection of five pairings of The American Pig charcuterie and Highland beer. Full pairing menu to be announced soon!
This ticketed event is limited to 40 individuals.
About The American Pig: Born and raised in South Carolina, Charles Lee’s formative years taught him to appreciate the finer aspects of living. One of those key points is that all good things take time. His Uncle Jay would reinforce that lesson every year when the family gathered for the annual pig-picking. Uncle Jay would show up several days before the big event, smoker in tow, and go purchase a pig from a local farmer. That pig would end up on ice in the bathtub of Charles’s grandmother’s house in Brevard, NC. At some point in the late afternoon of an early November day, after the wood fire had turned to simmering coals, the pig would find its new home on the smoker.
After college Charles found himself in Denver working for a brewery. When not behind the bar pouring beers, he would stumble into the kitchen and concoct crazy burgers and hot sauces. Then one day the industry folk started talking about a new butcher shop opening in town. The shop was going to be using whole animals that were raised in Colorado. Not soon afterward, Charles walked into that butcher shop and signed up for a class. That class would be the spark that started the adventure that is The American Pig.

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!
 
 

The Full Monty
Jun 21 @ 7:30 pm

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm; Additional Thursday performances at 7:30 pm

When a group of unemployed Buffalo steelworkers come up with a way to make some quick cash, everyone wonders if they will really pull it off! Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show.

Friday, June 22, 2018
Disney’s Aladdin JR.
Jun 22 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure.

Showtimes are Thursdays at 3:00PM, Fridays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, Saturdays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.

 

Playhouse Downtown 125 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

The Love List
Jun 22 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

A comedy by Norm Foster (The Affections of May). In this side-splitting and thought-provoking new comedy, Leon and Bill concoct a list of attributes of the ideal woman – the top ten best qualities in a mate. When this allegedly “Ideal Woman” actually arrives on the scene the men quickly learn that their list could use a few revisions. Be careful what you wish for – especially in choosing a mate. This old adage leads to hilarious results in Foster’s sparkling comic hit.

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS
Jun 22 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

Producer David O.  Selznick has shut down production of his new epic “Gone With The Wind” because the screenplay doesn’t work. So, he hires Ben Hecht and Victor Fleming and the 3 of them are locked in a room for 5 days to fashion a screenplay that will become the most successful film of all time.

The Full Monty
Jun 22 @ 7:30 pm

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm; Additional Thursday performances at 7:30 pm

When a group of unemployed Buffalo steelworkers come up with a way to make some quick cash, everyone wonders if they will really pull it off! Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show.

Saturday, June 23, 2018
Disney’s Aladdin JR.
Jun 23 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin Jr. is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure.

Showtimes are Thursdays at 3:00PM, Fridays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, Saturdays at 1:00PM and 4:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.

 

Playhouse Downtown 125 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

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.

The Love List
Jun 23 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

A comedy by Norm Foster (The Affections of May). In this side-splitting and thought-provoking new comedy, Leon and Bill concoct a list of attributes of the ideal woman – the top ten best qualities in a mate. When this allegedly “Ideal Woman” actually arrives on the scene the men quickly learn that their list could use a few revisions. Be careful what you wish for – especially in choosing a mate. This old adage leads to hilarious results in Foster’s sparkling comic hit.

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

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. 

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!

MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS
Jun 23 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

Producer David O.  Selznick has shut down production of his new epic “Gone With The Wind” because the screenplay doesn’t work. So, he hires Ben Hecht and Victor Fleming and the 3 of them are locked in a room for 5 days to fashion a screenplay that will become the most successful film of all time.

The Full Monty
Jun 23 @ 7:30 pm

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm; Additional Thursday performances at 7:30 pm

When a group of unemployed Buffalo steelworkers come up with a way to make some quick cash, everyone wonders if they will really pull it off! Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty, a ten-time Tony Award nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show.