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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Saturday, January 19, 2019
Resolutions Workshop
Jan 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Buncombe County Democratic Party

Democrats have an opportunity to present resolutions at annual precinct meetings, coming up in February 2019. But what is a resolution? How do you write one, where do they go from there? What resolutions were passed last year?

Join us after our January meeting to learn more about how to write an effective resolution to present at your February precinct meeting.

https://www.facebook.com/events/304700673491196/

AshevilleFairyHair.com at Craft Centric
Jan 19 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Craft Centric Brewery

Come get your F~A~I~R~Y H~A~I~R Sparkles!
?Saturday, January 19th 4:00pm-7:30pm
at
Craft Centric
100 Julian Shoals Drive, Arden, NC 28704
Sign up here to reserve your spot:
http://bit.ly/craftcentric

Tap Takeover w/ Big Boss Brewing Co.
Jan 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The DFR Room

Tap takeover with Big Boss Brewing Co. from Raleigh, NC. Attention beer enthusiasts……come try some beer you won’t find anywhere else in Brevard. Pints and Growlers will be available and when the beer is gone…..it’s gone. We will have a rep on site to educate on their brewery and brews! Don’t miss this event! Another tap takeover will take place at the DFR on February 9th.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2323660407865239/

The Greatest Showcase / Our Worlds Collide
Jan 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley

FLIGHT OF FAITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THE RECITAL WILL BE PERFORMED ON January 19th 2018 AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MAGGIE VALLEY, NC IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER! THE PERFORMANCE IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 5PM AND CONCLUDE AT 8PM. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED FLYER FOR THE DETAILS AND SPECIFICS FOR OUR EVENT. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS IN REFERENCE TO THE RECITAL, TITLED: THE GREATEST SHOWCASE, OUR WORLDS COLLIDE, PLEASE CONTACT PATRICIA FORGIONE OR STEVEN ROLEN

https://www.facebook.com/events/181170679439851/

Travers Brothership at Big Lick Brewing
Jan 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Big Lick Brewing Company

“Asheville based, funk/soul/rock quartet, Travers Brothership announced the follow-up to 2016’s A Way To Survive. Travers Brothership will issue Let The World Decide.”
-Jambase.com

The album will feature 12-original songs and special guest, Nicky Sanders, of the Steep Canyon Rangers on one of album’s singles, “Sweet Anna Lee.” Following the album’s release, Travers Brothership will embark on the Let The World Decide Tour in support of the album. The tour begins January 2019 in Europe with 30+ dates across eight countries. The band then heads home to tour the U.S. for the remainder of 2019.

Funky, improvisational, and deep in the groove, Travers Brothership are an award-winning band bringing back the spirit of Muscle Shoals, the Allman Brothers, and the golden age of rock n roll.

“This is a band that possesses a soulful magic and heart you don’t find in many young bands. This is real art.” – Danny Harlen Mote, Lucky Trend Music

www.traversbrothership.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/549858705486169/

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® Double Wave on Saturday!
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Veda Studios

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® Double Wave on Saturday!
Venue: Veda Studio, 853 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC, 28804
Time: 6-8pm, fee is sliding scale $10-20

AWAKEN THE SOUL!
Be alive in the body to move to a deep place to allow for liberation and freedom! The invitation is to move through the 5Rhythms wake up, stir the soul, move to a deeper energetic level through the body that shows your divine truth!

Join Karen, certified 5Rhythms teacher for a longer wave to move, shed skin, connect and explore through the body! Moving 2 waves will elevate, stimulate your higher conscious! Much gratitude to Gabrielle Roth for this dance practice!

Agreements for movement experience:
-bring plenty of water to drink
-wear dance shoes if needed, but otherwise we move barefoot
-arrive on time for warmup
-make a commitment to stay in motion
-turn off cell phone
-no alcohol or drugs
I look forward to our movement journey together! See ya there, love K

https://www.facebook.com/events/1216432041837327/

Back South
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bold Rock Mills River

Back South is a power trio–a fusion of roots music genres leaning heavily on Piedmont Carolina styles mixed with the flavors of the Delta and North Mississippi, country blues along with a nasty bite of the Swamps. The music is high energy gasoline driven, shake rattle and roll, guaranteed to make ya move, boogie-woogie throw-your-glass-in-the-fire kind of music.

Join us for a cover-free show at Bold Rock Mills River January 19!

https://www.reverbnation.com/backsouth

https://www.facebook.com/events/385322865373390/

Duke vs Virginia
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hillman Beer

Duke vs Virginia

https://www.facebook.com/events/305816286718867/

Sound Healing Concert inside the Salt Cave
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Asheville Salt Cave

Join us for a beautiful Sound Healing Concert inside the majestic Cave of Salt. The concert will be performed by our friend from Skinny Beats Drum Shop and Gallery- Billy Zanski. Come enjoy the sounds of singing crystal bowls, unique African instruments, and various drums.
The music will vibrate throughout the walls of the Salt Cave, reaching and healing the deepest parts of your soul.

This special event is only $38 per person. Reservations are required.
Book Now www.ashevillesaltcave.com

**This is a pre-purchased ticket to an event, you ticket is not refundable once purchase. No children under 12 allowed.

https://www.facebook.com/events/376402292897654/

EARLY SHOW: Featuring Erin Foley & Jason Dudey at The Grey Eagle
Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

EARLY SHOW: Featuring Erin Foley & Jason Dudey at The Grey Eagle

Created by national headlining comics Jason Dudey and Erin Foley, Come Out Laughing is a comedy tour that brings together LGBTQ and straight audiences who love to laugh. Every show features standup comics — gay and straight — and welcomes everyone. Come Out Laughing promotes inclusivity through laughter. At the end of the day, funny is funny!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1840010002787852/

Kanuga Conference Center (Private Event)
Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Kanuga

Event for Saint Thaddeus Episcopal Church
http://www.kanuga.org

https://www.facebook.com/events/1623429244373524/

Planet Sized Planet Band
Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
City Lights Cafe

Join us for some amazing music! Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/Planet-Sized-Planet-305862349949174/

https://www.facebook.com/events/225144385029460/

The Freeway Revival at Wise Man Brewing
Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wise Man Brewing

The Freeway Revival is bringing their vocal harmony centered, original, roots rock n’ roll sounds back to Wise Man Brewing. Come out and enjoy some great micro brews and music that is written from the heart to heal the soul.

https://www.facebook.com/events/889763691220126/

Virtual Reality Public Nights
Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Better Than Unicorns

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=302734197026797

Whiskey For The Veterans!!
Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Vfw Post 5202

The very first show of the year for us!! Come hang out with us and have a great time! We promise, you won’t be disappointed!

https://www.facebook.com/events/589341251526423/

Art Sturtevant – Tales from the Sturteverse
Jan 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Magnetic Theatre

The Magnetic Theatre presents our Stand-Up Spotlight Series

Art Sturtevant – Tales from the Sturteverse
A one-night only performance, by a very funny human.

Art Sturtevant is a smart, funny comic with the interests of a 20-year old and the body of a middle-age man. His observations on pop culture, being a father and how you can change so much and so little over the span of decades have cracked up audiences all over the East Coast. Art has performed at Laughing Skull, Comedy Zones, Side Splitters, The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, Cola Con Comedy Festival, and — back in the day — NYC’s Comedy Cellar, Catch a Rising Star, Sweeps and Triple Inn. Art’s a contributing writer for Asheville Disclaimer, a weekly satire publication.

Tickets $12, can be purchased at the door, or follow the ticket link from this event to purchase online.

https://www.facebook.com/events/398948754180250/

Dead Man Cell Phone
Jan 19 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
HART Theatre

Written by Sarah Rhul
Directed by Steve Lloyd

Featuring Laura Gregory, Jeff Messer, Christy Bishop, Lyn Donley, Anna Denson, and Charles Mills.

A woman is sitting in a cafe. A man is sitting at the table next to her. His cell phone rings. He doesn’t answer it. She becomes annoyed but finally realizes he’ dead. She answers the phone. Her life will never be the same. From the auther of “In The Next Room, or The Vibrator Play”.
Contains Adult Material

https://www.facebook.com/events/548859775610768/?event_time_id=548859792277433

Gators at The Grind Upper Wine Room
Jan 19 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The Grind Cafe

The Alligators with some semi-acoustic material to open both sets, Bill V on slide guitar and banjo, and Jake Clapp holding down the bottom followed by Gators’ power-trio blues and classic rock to end each set. Should be a great night!

https://www.facebook.com/events/349954128892346/

Alice’s Rave Wonderland Feat. Bear Grillz (SOLD Out!!!)
Jan 19 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 20 @ 1:30 am
Music Farm

Join us for one of the largest Alice In Wonderland electronic dance party themes on the east coast. Come dressed up with your crew & celebrate one of the most favorable tales in the history of stories while going hard on the dance floor with national DJ artists surrounded by theme room decor & heavy bass!

*BEAR GRILLZ*
Bear Grillz’ meteoric rise into the Pantheon of bass music legends was predicated on a philosophy of love for the scene and the necessity of always grinding as hard as you can. At the start of the year the as yet­ unidentified Bear Grillz revealed his true identity on the Jerry Springer show. Two million viewers and fans watched with amazement as he removed his iconic Bear Grillz helmet on camera. But by this time, Bear Grillz was already a global bass music brand, selling out shows in North America, South America, Australia and Europe. Playing multiple festivals like EDC, Lost Lands, Imagine Music Festival, & more this iconic DJ is set destroy Charleston with heavy bass & dubstep vibes!

***COSTUMES AREN’T MANDATORY BUT ARE ENCOURAGED***

AGES 17+ TO RAVE/ 21+ TO DRINK

TICKETS GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 10TH
$15 GA EARLY BIRDS ONLINE (VERY LIMITED)
$20 TIER 1 GA TICKETS ONLINE
$25 TIER 2 GA TICKETS ONLINE
$30 @ DOOR/DAY OF EVENT

$35 VIP TICKETS (Private balcony stage viewing with chairs, free water, soda, chips, & private security)

(FUN PERKS)
ALICE IN WONDERLAND THEME DECOR
$150 CASH BEST THEME COSTUME CONTEST
PREMIER STAGE, SOUND, & LIGHT PRODUCTION
LED VIDEO PANEL VISUALS
STATE OF THE ART LASER LIGHTSHOWS
LED FOAM STICKS

“ALICE`S RAVE WONDERLAND DJ LINEUP”

“BEAR GRILLZ”
(Headliner)
Colorado, US
Website @ www.firepowerrecords.com/artists/bear-grillz/?v=f24485ae434a
Music @ www.soundcloud.com/itsbeargrillz

“CAPTAIN MALIK” (Trap & Bass)
“Direct Support”
Atlanta, Georgia
Website www.facebook.com/captainmalikofficial
Music @ www.soundcloud.com/captainmalik

“DISKULL” (Bass House/Tech House)
“Regional DJ Set”
Charlotte, North Carolina
Website www.facebook.com/Diskull/
Music @ www.soundcloud.com/diskull

“OK KEVIN” (Bass House)
“DJ Contest Winner Opener Set”
Charleston, South Carolina
Website www.facebook.com/OKKevinOfficial/
Music @ www.soundcloud.com/ok_kevin

*BOTH CASH OR DEBIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED FOR DRINK & TICKET PURCHASES*
*ATMS ALSO LOCATED INSIDE VENUE*

PROFESSIONAL LICENSED SECURITY WILL BE ENFORCED*
Production by Rage Stars, Prism Live Design & Music Farm Entertainment
Photographer & Video by (Beach Monkey Photos)
Like our “Rage Stars” page & follow us on Instagram for updates, contests, & future events
Ticket & Website Page www.ragestars.com
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*ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL/NON-REFUNDABLE*

https://www.facebook.com/events/2063920630586601/

Asheville Symphony: Saint-Saens Cello Concerto feat. Kaler/Strickling
Jan 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 10:00 AM

Ward Stare, guest conductor
Featuring Daniel Kaler, cello and Laura Strickling, soprano, and the Asheville Symphony Chorus

Offenbach | Overture to Gaîté Parisienne
Saint-Saëns | Cello Concerto No. 1
Poulenc | Gloria
Berlioz | La Marseillaise

Vive la France! Masterworks 4 celebrates the work of four very distinct French composers. Offenbach’s Overture to Gaîté Parisienne, inspired by the amorous high spirits of the City of Lights, sets the scene. Cellist Daniel Kaler, winner of the Payne Prize, dazzles with Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto. Then, the Asheville Symphony Chorus takes the stage to present Poulenc’s delightful Gloria, and the program closes with Berlioz’s grandiose La Marseillaise.

https://www.facebook.com/events/275385396601853/

Dolly Day with CyndiLou & The Want To and Special Guests!
Jan 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
UpCountry Brewing Company

We’re throwing a party for Dolly’s 73rd and y’all are invited! Cyndi Lou and The Want To will be playing classic Dolly covers all night long with special guests beginning at 8PM with no cover. Also included:

– “Dumb Blonde” Glitter Beer
– Costume Contest with Prizes… 1st Place gets TWO TICKETS to DOLLYWOOD! 2nd place gets a $25 giftcard to UpCountry Brewing, and 3rd place gets a PAIR OF BIG CANS (crowlers) of beer on us!
– “Coats of Many Colors” winter coat drive
– Kitchen special: Two country fried chicken breasts with mashed potatoes and sawmill gravy for $15
– Room to Dance!

https://www.facebook.com/events/337961580361076/

Drag Queen/King Karaoke
Jan 19 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 20 @ 2:00 am
The Burger Bar

We are starting a monthly gender bender karaoke! Hosted by the infamous Priscilla Chambers! Guys, put on your fanciest frock and, gals, dust off your slacks! Even if you don’t want to dress up it’s gonna be FAAAABULOUS watching all the performers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1017408958444263/

Grendel’s Mother Live in the Taphouse
Jan 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

Craig Sandberg is leading a relatively new project entitled Grendel’s Mother.

They play medieval and Scandinavian influenced party music and have dubbed themselves “medieval rave” music. The band itself varies from a 2 to 4 piece plus a dancer.

We’ve talked them into coming in and playing in the Taphouse as a smaller version of the band, and then coming back this summer to rock the beer garden stage.

Come out and experience their medieval rave music for yourself.

https://www.facebook.com/grendelsmotherband/

https://www.facebook.com/events/747684028919464/

Modern Strangers LIVE at Sanctuary Brewing Company
Jan 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sanctuary Brewing Company

Downtown Hendersonville! Come party with us!

Free Music – 3 Sets

https://youtu.be/K9Mh3jzM8Cw – Live Video from the Orange peel

Modern Strangers is an Asheville-based band playing high-energy, toe-tapping, and melodic rock music! A 4-piece combo of journeymen musicians, they take their varied influences and form them into a JanglePop juggernaut. Hard to pin down their sound, they’ve heard comparisons from The Beatles to The Pixies to early REM to Elvis Costello to The Kinks. Catchy songs, vocal harmonies and just the right amount of edge make these guys a fun night whether they’re playing originals or quirky covers.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2249201858645771/

Moonlight Street Folk // Rooster (Indie, Folk, Acoustic)
Jan 19 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 20 @ 12:00 am
One World Brewing West

Come one and all to wittness the harmonious prowess of ROOSTER and MOONLIGHT STREET FOLK as they harness the magic of sound, intention, and cooperation.

Enjoy a night of soulful, original music built on a back-yard acoustic foundation.

In support of female identified people everywhere, One World Brewing West is featuring femme artists for the entire month of January.

Rooster at 8

Moonlight Street Folk (& friends) at 10

https://www.facebook.com/events/2062921547079798/

Steep Canyon Rangers
Jan 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
U.S. Cellular Center

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 19 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM

Artist Presale : Tue, 16 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM

Local Presale : Wed, 17 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/1141054782700004/

The Dirty Grass Players
Jan 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Pisgah Brewing Company

The Dirty Grass Players at Pisgah Brewing Company!

After touring the east in 2018, we’re looking forward to getting back on the road in 2019, with a stop in one of our favorite towns. Join us for some fresh bluegrass, including some classic covers and new tunes.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2259578340930652/

Celtic Music Celebration!
Jan 19 @ 8:30 pm – Jan 20 @ 12:30 am
Claddagh Restaurant and Pub

Come out and celebrate celtic music with us! …by imbibing in ‘the pure’ and rocking out with us, Irish style! Claddagh has a grand selection of bevvies with 32 glorious draughts to fill your pint for the perfect accompaniment to a night of traditional Irish songs and stories. See you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/291477978385491/?event_time_id=291477985052157

1970’s Disco Dance Party at Ambrose West
Jan 19 @ 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Ambrose West

1970’s Disco Dance Party

Throw on your favorite 70’s attire and come get down to the best of 70’s Disco/Dance with DJ Heidi Renee’!!!

WHEN: Saturday January 17th, 2019
WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806
DOORS: 8pm
DANCE: 9pm
TICKETS: Free Entry (Donations for the DJ appreciated)
AGES: 18+

https://www.facebook.com/events/586587511801147/

Full moon gathering: Leo – Saturday, January 19th, 2019
Jan 19 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 20 @ 4:00 am
Sly Grog Lounge

Each full moon we gather from dusk until dawn to celebrate the cyclical, cosmic interplay of life through music, dancing and ritual under open sky. Our purpose is to experience joy, to heal ourselves through movement and to embody the truth of each moment through sound. Every gathering is an opportunity for us to practice living and breathing at a higher vibration, to acknowledge our unity of spirit and to ground this collective experience through our bodies and into our daily lives. We invite you to co-create this experience with us. We share a cultural identity that is rooted in a global, social phenomena beyond specific musical genres or religious associations. As we continue to grow, we will communicate and collaborate with our larger community around the world, celebrating our differences as well as our unified purpose to heal and to manifest The Vibe.

Music offerings…

10:00-11:30 \ Rainjer Rick //
soundcloud.com/rainjerrick

11:30-1:00 \ DJ Drew //
soundcloud.com/djdrew1380

1:00-2:30 \ Push/Pull //
soundcloud.com/pushpullsound

2:30-4:00 \ Intrinsic //
soundcloud.com/intrinsic

***PLEASE only invite like-minded community people.***

Previously recorded gatherings at:
www.soundcloud.com/avl-full-moon-gatherings

Five main components the Asheville Full Moon Gatherings are based on:

1) Leave No Trace!
2) Contribute something.
3) Exercise self-sustainability.
4) Respect everyone, at all times.
5) No Entry w/ out ticket. Everyone pays $10.

Hope to see you soon. Much love…

https://www.facebook.com/events/2181215305304106/