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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Embodied Reading is dedicated to fostering individual and group connection through the art of creative play, theatre and reading . Through this work, greater access to self discovery and creativity can be reached, which helps participants move through deep states of personal challenges and joys.Visit web site at thirdmessenger.com or message Said.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2250171245240270/
Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year at Chimney Rock. Leafless trees make for expansive views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge. The sky is clear; you’re likely to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness. You may even see a critter scamper by you in the forest. Capture that special moment or scene on your camera, enter it in our Winter Wonders Photo Contest and tell us about it. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
Cost: No additional cost to enter.
https://www.facebook.com/events/265403914135277/?event_time_id=265403920801943
$12 / $12
Donna Hopkins is the real deal. Born and raised on a North Alabama farm, Donna witnessed life in the South first hand, channeling it into the soulful music that she creates and performs. A consummate seasoned artist with many songs and performances under her belt, Donna and the perfectly seasoned group of musicians who make up the Donna Hopkins Band are guaranteed to please!
Hannah Thomas is bringing her own style of music to the roots rock world with a voice reminiscent of young Bonnie Raitt, grit and bravado that draws comparisons to Melissa Etheridge, and the southern rock soul of Chris Robinson.
Seated Lounge Show:: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/755039864847956/
With the Final Season of HBO’s Game of Thrones approaching and the first episode date announced we will be hosting a seven week long trivia tournament to aid in the build up of this epic final season. Each week will cover one season with the last week ending with a watch party for the new episode. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall and we will crown a winner for each week. Sign up by emailing [email protected]. Teams will be limited to four per team space is limited. Reserve your team’s spot now!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1647124148721726/?event_time_id=1647124155388392
This Intro to Sultry Pole – 6 Week Series with Elizabeth is perfect for the absolute beginning pole student who is curious about the sultry side of pole dance. By the end of this series, students will be ready to attend any of our Pole 2+ drop in classes – Pole Fitness 2/3, Sultry Pole, Pole Fluidity, Pole Spin-eography. Students will learn our pole fitness level 1 curriculum in its entirety – with a sultry flair – in this series plus learning beginning floor work and pole dance skills and tricks. Heels encouraged.
This series meets every Sunday at 6pm starting February 10th 2019 & ending on March 17th. $60 for the full series, sign up today from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean. We keep series attendance at a max of 6 students so snag your spot as they sell out quickly. We offer 2 free hours of open studio per missed class of a series.
https://www.facebook.com/events/288464038533989/?event_time_id=288464051867321
Pisgah Sunday Jam with special guest Dennis Brumback!
FREE TO THE PUBLIC | Open Jam – Bring your instrument!
Food Truck Schedule:
2/24: El Querubin
3/03: Mountain View BBQ & Deli
3/10: El Querubin
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“Come out and come jam!!! I feel privileged and very grateful to be hosting the Pisgah Sunday Jam in beautiful Black Mountain, NC on Sunday February 24th. “
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Dennis currently plays for Dirty Logic – Asheville Steely Dan Tribute, Ashley Heath & Her Heathens, TUB, and Public Works.
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A signup sheet will be provided at the front of the stage. No cover charge, just bring your instrument or sticks, a tune or 2 in mind if you have one and let’s make some noise… and bring your dog! Enjoy your Sunday evening at Pisgah Brewing Company with incredible beer, friends and music in a super welcoming atmosphere.
https://www.facebook.com/events/577255682741380/?event_time_id=577255692741379
Come on out for an incredible night of songwriters from near and far as they share stories through song, generously hosted by the beautiful space and business that is Trade and Lore Coffee in downtown Asheville!
Getcha a good listen of all the artists before hand and we’ll see you out there!
LO WOLF (Asheville)
https://lowolf.bandcamp.com/
spoti.fi/2WX4ESf
TREY BURNART HALL (of Dharma Bombs, Richmond, VA)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5OqtbavsAYE
JON CHARLES DWYER (Asheville)
https://joncharlesdwyer.bandcamp.com/
spoti.fi/2UAkosf
https://www.facebook.com/events/684658231936535/
We have been asked to bring comedy to Sylva, so we are, our way, with the reinvention of Whose Line Is It Anyway! A night of comedy improv and crazy shenanigans! Want to be apart, come and put your name or scenario in the fishbowl and lets watch the madness unfold!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2772910429600914/?event_time_id=2772910439600913
$25 Advance / $30 Day of Show
Folk icon John Gorka, known for his warm baritone, intricate guitar playing and wry observations of everyday day, is touring for True In Time, his 15th studio album. Poignant and thoughtful, the songs span a lyrical spectrum from the spirit lives of dogs, to the people of the Taos Pueblo, to the idea that all songs manifest in time.
Main Stage Seated :: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/1962457987123497/
MARC BROUSSARD at Diana Wortham Theatre
https://www.facebook.com/events/331342960932689/
www.marcbroussard.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1620771348023200/
The Theatre of the Absurd (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_the_Absurd) “is a post–World War II designation for particular plays of absurdist fiction written by a number of primarily European playwrights in the late 1950s, as well as one for the style of theatre which has evolved from their work. Their work focused largely on the idea of existentialism and expressed what happens when human existence has no meaning or purpose and therefore all communication breaks down. Logical construction and argument gives way to irrational and illogical speech and to its ultimate conclusion, silence.”
TheatreUNCA will present two prime examples of The Theatre of the Absurd:
“The Room”, Harold Pinter’s first play, written and first produced in 1957 and “The Bald Soprano”, an absurdist comedy by Eugene Ionesco, translation by Tina Howe.
Performances Feb. 28th, March 1st and 2nd at 7:30pm and March 3rd at 2pm. Ticket prices do not include taxes and fees.
“The Room” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc., New York
“The Bald Soprano (trans. Howe)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
Old School New Orleans R&B Swing to shake your hips to!!! Ashevillains Parrish Ellis, Jim Aaron, Zack Page, & Evan Martin will have you up and movin’! As always, there is no cover charge
https://www.facebook.com/events/799983543686802/
Hari Kondabolu
Show : 8pm
Doors : 7pm
$25 – $28
Ages 18+
SEATED SHOW
Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/hari-kondabolu/
Hari Kondabolu is a comedian, writer & podcaster based in Brooklyn, NY. He has been described by The NY Times as “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today.” In 2018, his Netflix special “Warn Your Relatives” was released and he was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics To Watch.
Hari has released two comedy albums two albums, “Waiting for 2042” & “Mainstream American Comic” with the legendary indie rock label Kill Rock Stars. He has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, John Oliver’s NY Stand-Up Show, @Midnight & has his own half-hour special on Comedy Central. A former writer & correspondent on the Chris Rock produced FX TV show “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.” In 2017, he released his critically acclaimed documentary “The Problem with Apu” on truTV.
Hari is a regular on the public radio gameshow “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me.” Hari has also appeared on such notable radio shows and podcasts as Fresh Air with Terry Gross, WTF with Marc Maron, 2 Dope Queens, Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Prairie Home Companion, Wits, Studio 360, and Bullseye. He co-hosted the popular “Politically Reactive” podcast with W. Kamau Bell and currently co-hosts “The Kondabolu Brothers Podcast” with his brother Ashok on Earwolf.
In the UK, Hari has established himself with appearances on BBC 3’s Russell Howard’s Good News, Live at the Electric and Channel 4’s 8 out 10 Cats. He also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011.
Hari attended both Bowdoin College and Wesleyan University, graduating from the former institution with a B.A. in Comparative Politics in 2004. A former immigrant rights organizer in Seattle, Hari also earned a Masters in Human Rights from the London School of Economics in 2008. He was the NYU’s APA Institute’s “Artist in Residence” for the 2014-2015 Academic Year.
Hari was born and raised in Queens, NY. He went to Townsend Harris High School and the school’s mascot, “Hari the Hawk,” was named after him during his senior year. (He sometimes fears that’s his greatest achievement).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-KSI5Z0I90
https://www.facebook.com/events/755396001484752/
Join us every first Sunday of the month for this 75 minute donation-based workshop from 8-9:15pm. $1-$10 sliding scale donations encouraged, all proceeds go directly to the instructor. Arrive a little early for your first visit to the studio (7:30pm) to find parking & sign your waiver. No sign-up required, read more below…
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Empyrean Arts instructor Maddy Battles invites our LGBTQIA+ friends and their friends to an evening of aerial fundamentals and playtime jam. Expect light instruction & guided exploration of the aerial arts. Open to all queer, trans, & non-binary humans ages 14+ as well as 1 friend. Attendees under the age of 18 must be dropped off by a legal guardian for their first visit to the studio. No sign-up required – just bring your fab self and a friend every first Sunday of the month at 8pm for a fun & affordable 75 minute circus workshop / safe space. $1-$10 sliding scale donation for the instructor’s time.
https://www.facebook.com/events/225698498357332/
Rev. Sekou w/ Laura Reed at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/252631638749182/
Worthwhile Sounds Presents…
William Tyler w/ Shane Parish
at The Mothlight
Sunday, March 3rd
Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
Tickets: $15adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1804620
https://www.facebook.com/events/968999449966241/
What a delightful treat! Sweet Megg & the Wayfarers return for a night of NYC Hot Jazz, Blues, and Western Swing. If you have never heard Sweet Megg’s magical voice, do yourself a favor and check out this vdieo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TiRKVhFYCU
http://www.sweetmeggswayfarers.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/384286932119267/
Karen Meat
Karen Meat is a pop rock project of Arin Eaton based between Des Moines and Iowa City. The band itself is a moody character, a sequined oversized sweater, crooning melodies and lyrics of a bored generation.
http://karenmeat.com/
Secret Diary!!
Spaceheater
Experimental
https://andyloebs.bandcamp.com/album/space-heater
https://www.facebook.com/events/355304848579717/
Adding a Southeast destination for designer toy makers and collectors, *Assembly Required brings designer, bootleg and art toy artists from around the country, to present and sell their work.
Asheville’s premiere designer toy expo, *Assembly Required, is presented by Unboxing Asheville, Morgan’s Comic’s, 103.3 Asheville FM and Appalachian Pinball Museum. Focusing on this artistic movement, designer toys are a form of lowbrow pop art. These toy makers pull inspiration from a variety of subversive segments of culture, as well as subcultural elements, including (but not limited to) comics, tattooing, street art, and everything related to toys of the 60’s through the 80’s.
Echoing production methods of traditional toy manufacturers, designer toys are usually intended to be displayed as collectibles, rather than to be played with. Toy makers mediums range from resin to vinyl, from plastic to plush; with molding, and production techniques such as kitbash, sofubi and bootleg (recently coined ‘Artisanal Action Figure’, by New York Times writer, Rich Juzwiak [11/23/18]). (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/23/style/bootleg-toys-action-figures.html).
Juzwiak interviews such artists as the Sucklord and Killer Bootlegs, both of whom will be present at *Assembly Required.
The community is welcome to join us as staff and volunteers of YWCA Asheville go out into the community to hang flyers and spread the word about our programs, volunteer opportunities, workshops, and more. This is our first monthly flyer outreach event! We hope you will join us to share and engage about our mission and our impact!
https://www.facebook.com/events/238705073738302/
Description: Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year at Chimney Rock. Leafless trees make for expansive views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge. The sky is clear; you’re likely to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness. You may even see a critter scamper by you in the forest. Capture that special moment or scene on your camera, enter it in our Winter Wonders Photo Contest and tell us about it. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
Cost: No additional cost to enter.
https://www.facebook.com/events/267246603967105/?event_time_id=267246650633767
Industry Appreciation Monday is your new favorite night of the week! Join us each and every Monday so you can tell everyone – IAM At Battery Park Book Exchange.
Bring your friends and enjoy half off glasses of wine and bubbles, ALL DAY, Every Monday.
Cheers! ??
https://www.facebook.com/events/1963478467295080/?event_time_id=1963478487295078
Every Monday and Tuesday we feature oysters on the half shell, raw or roasted and $3 pints. Pints all day and Oysters starting at 5:00pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2255390748073704/?event_time_id=2255390768073702
Loaded Movement Training combines task-oriented movement patterning with resistance training. Agility and strength come from moving the body in a multitude of purposeful tasks with load. This program has the functionality of everyday tasks.
March 4-25
Mondays 11:00 a.m.-12:00pm
Members $30, Non-members $50
https://www.facebook.com/events/1217431695080757/
Learn what Astrology can reveal to you about yourself, your life path, and your loved ones! $2/minute, 15 minute minimum, Cash Only.
https://www.facebook.com/events/219178482338217/?event_time_id=225939321662133
FREE 8-Week Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Program
Registration Required – Spaces are Limited
Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. It includes 8 two-hour sessions for a small group of 8-12 participants led by a trained facilitator. This nationally recognized program was developed at the Roybal Center at Boston University.
Who should attend?
The program is designed to benefit older adults who:
Are concerned about falls
Have sustained falls in the past
Restrict activities because of concerns about falling
Are interested in improving flexibility, balance and strength
Are age 60 or older, community-dwelling and able to problem solve
What do participants learn?
The program enables participants to achieve significant goals. They gain confidence by learning to:
View falls as controllable
Set goals for increasing activity
Make changes to reduce fall risk at home
Exercise to increase strength and balance
https://www.facebook.com/events/391841454714697/?event_time_id=391841458048030
Pop Up Oyster Bar at LaZoom Room! Lundi Gras! 3-7PM
Details:
Oysters on the Bar
Wild Greens, Topsail Island, NC (green gill)
Toogoodoo Creek, Yonges Island, SC (crafted from hatchery seed)
Roddy Rocks, Broad & Chechessee Rivers, SC (wild)
Divine Pine of Topsail Sound, NC (crafted from hatchery seed)(green gill)
www.atlanticemerald.com The Atlantic Emerald(tm) (wild spat caught simi cultured) North River, NC
Wild greens/ Toogoodoo/ Roddy Rocks will be $2.75 each/ $16.50 1/2 doz/ $30 doz. Divine Pines will be $3.00 each how ever they get them. Atlantic Emeralds(tm) will be $3.50 each how ever they get them. All oysters are offered on the half shell or steamed.
Tasting plate people choice award/ One of each oyster and a slice of City Bakery King Cake $15
(if you vote and get the baby you win a half dozen oysters of your choice)
#greengillmardigras
https://www.facebook.com/events/1961991917441206/
Join us for some Seussical fun! There will be snacks, games, and of course some reading of Dr. Seuss’s best books!
https://www.facebook.com/events/254443652113142/
We got a several exciting things happening on the day of our 3rd Anniversary!
1) Launch of “Homestyle Mondays” with the Hungry Ghost. A homestyle meal for $6.79+tax. The meal available will change every Monday, but the cost will always be the same. In addition, we’ll be offering several shareables (like fried Brussel sprouts!) and kids meals for purchase as well. Food now available on Monday at Blue Ghost – yay!
On this Anniversary Monday, we’ll be serving country fried chicken with white country gravy, season green beans and creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
2) Release of Mountains To Sea DIPA — 8.3% ABV, 85 IBUs. A hazy New England style Double IPA brewed with LOTS of Galaxy & Citra hops
3) Pizza Karaoke AVL from 6:30-9PM! Come ready to sing your heart out!
Come join us and celebrate our first 3 years!
https://www.facebook.com/events/379819316183082/