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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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=265403947468607
Purium & The Million Mom Movement
presents:
ROUNDUP ROUND TABLE
In light of recent news reports are you wondering….
??♀️Whats up with RoundUp anyway?
Glyphosate is the key chemical component in RoundUp. Today, 40+ years of gratuitous Glyphosate usage has strong correlations with spiking levels of multiple health issues.
Science is scrambling to reveal the truth.
Come hear some of what we know so far, including accessible solutions.
??Be part of the change!??
?People, Planet, Purpose, Prosperity?
Join us Sunday, March 10
We will share a video of Jeffrey Smith, best selling author and host of
‘Healing From GM0’s & RoundUp’.
Come…
?Gather a greater understanding of the problem and journey ahead of us.
?Explore important solutions for detoxing Glyphosate and repairing damage already done.
?Learn about the Million Mom Movement, offering solutions to take back our pantries from GMO’S and protect our families from food, water, & soil toxicity.
?Join in a collective movement to ban Glyphosate and reclaim the health of our community, planet and our people.
Sunday March 10, 5-7pm.
THE BLOCK
39 S. Market. St.
Asheville, NC
This is a FREE EVENT.
✨Children are welcome.✨
https://www.facebook.com/events/2328271490790069/
Have you found yourself drawn to Asheville Raven & Crone without quite knowing why? Exploring your spirituality as a lone practitioner, wondering where your path will lead you? Would you like to meet others who are on their own path, or on one similar to yours? Do you have questions but not quite sure where to find the answers?
Join David and Tree as we explore different pathways and journeys, practices and faiths, rituals and celebrations. The Welcoming Circle is open to all faiths, genders, and beliefs. We ask that you join the circle with an open heart and mind, as we discuss and explore our eclectic paths. For further information, contact David Taliesin at www.facebook.com/davidtaliesinauthor. The Welcoming Circle meets the 2nd Sunday of each month and is co-hosted by David Taliesin and Tree Higgins.
This month we have a special treat! Byron Ballard, Asheville’s Village Witch, will be with us for a Q&A. You definitely don’t want to miss it!
https://www.facebook.com/events/243598709859091/
ABOUT US: Trauma Resource Group is an inclusive space for sharing mental health resources, coping strategies, recovery stories, and science about the mind-body-social connection. We welcome survivors of trauma as well as anyone who wants to support the survivors in their life by being better informed.
We recognize that trauma is a nearly universal fact of modern life and that all types of people need support in dealing with past experiences that still impact them today. Together we seek to understand the developmental and neurological patterns that evolved to protect us in crisis, so that we can encourage self-compassion and practice strategies for coping, calming, and healing.
ABOUT THIS EVENT: Discussions usually start with short presentation of information around a specific topic followed by an invitation to share your experience with that topic and answer questions as a group. The circle is a space where anyone can share without being shamed or judged. You are more than welcome to just sit and listen if you don’t want to speak. We meet in the back room of the bookstore. Please feel free to purchase tea or coffee at the front counter before you join us. This event is free. Donations to Trauma Resource Group are accepted, but not expected.
A word of caution: Please be sure you have a support system in place such as access to a professional therapist. These topics have triggers that may cause flashbacks or other intense emotional experiences. If the work becomes too stressful, please take care of yourself by taking a break and/or asking for support. This group does not provide medical or psychiatric advice, and it is not a substitute for professional help.
https://www.facebook.com/events/835290666818156/
Start your week refreshed, renewed, and ready to go with the gentle vibes of indigenous instruments and Sacred Voice. Release tension all the way to your toes. You will be laying down and deeply guided in this meditative experience. Each individual will receive an individual energy ReTuning with tuning forks. Bring a friend and get peaceful.
Myrrh’s years of classical music and voice training blend with almost 20 years of Sacred Sound and energy healing study, practice and teaching, particularly the use of the voice to help clear and retune the biofield. Myrrh teaches extensively about Sacred Sound, her Sacred Voice® practice, the use of mantra, working with indigenous instruments, and working with specialty tuning forks in the biofield to clear blockages.
Advance tickets only available through 3/9/2019. Tickets HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/good-vibrations-sacred-sound-retuning-group-tickets-56751217419
IMPORTANT! Bring a yoga mat, cushions and pillows. NONE AVAILABLE ONSITE
And DON’T FORGET~DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME also starts that day!
This year ACDT is celebrating its 40th season! The celebration starts with a lasagna competition fundraiser. Attendees will get to sample and vote on a variety of different lasagna options (gluten free and vegan options are available). There will also be a performance by guest artist in residency, Tatiana Zugazagoitia from Mexico! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on brownpapertickets.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/405497026892852/
$20 Advance / $25 Day of Show
Ronny Cox is a superbly talented singer-songwriter, musician and actor who has been consistently active in the music world and Hollywood for over 40 years. With the gift of a consummate storyteller, he shares funny, sad and tender moments. Ronny recently won the Best American Roots Song For his song “Bus to Baltimore” at the RoundGlass Awards. Ronny will be accompanied by Jack Williams
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/386304895475891/
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=1647124158721725
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=288464055200654
Pisgah Sunday Jam with special guest Dennis Brumback!
Sunday March 10 at 6:30pm
FREE TO THE PUBLIC | Open Jam – Bring your instrument!
Food Truck Schedule: 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=577255689408046
Pisgah Sunday Jam with special guest Dennis Brumback!
Sunday March 10 at 6:30pm
FREE TO THE PUBLIC | Open Jam – Bring your instrument!
Food Truck Schedule: 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/
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical.
This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1797563616931820/
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=2772910432934247
$15 Advance / $18 Day of Show
Come along on a laugh-out-loud and remarkable storytelling journey from a leap in New Zealand to “Dorky Spandex vs Macho Leather” on the Blue Ridge Parkway to the sparkling Well at the End of the World.
Connie Regan-Blake is one of America’s most celebrated storytellers, transforming a packed theater into an intimate circle of friends with an irresistible blend of humor, wisdom and spontaneity. She has captivated the hearts and imaginations of listeners all across the globe with her powerful performances and workshops.
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/257861041553947/
Rick Matthews was born and raised in Western NY. Rick recently recorded and released his first full-length album titled “This Is Where I Lose You”. He has developed a reputation for being honest, raw, yet painfully endearing. He’s taken what being from Buffalo has taught him. He is hard working, gritty and destined to be in second place. His family, past, and full length mirror give him all of the material he needs to keep crowds relating and amused. A favorite of the Asheville Comedy Festival, he is very excited to be able to spend some more time on the stage.
Rick will also be hosting the 8th Annual Asheville Wing War earlier that day!
featuring Moira Goree and Brian Herberger
Hosted by Ryan Cox
ages 18+
Tickets $8 advance, $10 door
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-at-fleetwoods-rick-matthews-tickets-55653840134
https://www.facebook.com/events/2332130540192368/
The Bittersweets + Hannah Miller at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/2026545490976831/
Bellows w/ Another Michael, Wednesday
at The Mothlight
Sunday, March 10th
Doors 8pm
Tickets: $8adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1814561
Bellows
https://bellows.bandcamp.com/
Another Michael
https://anothermichael.bandcamp.com
Wednesday
https://wednesdayband.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/229471707977484/
Here Come the Mummies
plus The Snozzberries
Show: 9pm
Doors: 8pm
$22 – $25
Ages 18+
Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/here-come-the-mummies/
Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5000 year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. Their “Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave” is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa).
Since their discovery HCTM has been direct support for P-Funk, Al Green, Mavis Staples, KC and the Sunshine Band, and Cheap Trick; rocked Super Bowl Village; become a regular on The Bob and Tom Show; played massive festivals like Summer Camp, Common Ground, Voodoo Fest, Musikfest, Suwannee Hulaween, and Riverbend; and sold tickets by the thousands across large swaths of North America.
Maybe that’s why the ladies (and some dudes) can’t stop losing their minds over these mayhem-inducing mavens of mirth.
Some say they were cursed after deflowering a great Pharaoh’s daughter. Others claim they are reincarnated Grammy-Winning studio musicians. Regardless, HCTM’s mysterious personas, cunning song-craft, and unrelenting live show will bend your brain, and melt your face. Get ready, for Here Come The Mummies.
HCTM “‘KILLED’ it… Not only did they pack their stage – they were the hit of the night when they jumped on stage with moe. in front of 20,000.” – Jay Goldberg, Summer Camp Music Festival
“Here Come The Mummies are one bad-ass band, a hybrid of Idris Muhammad, George Clinton, Ohio Players, and Earth, Wind & Fire.” -Blurt Magazine
“A band unlike any other.” -examiner.com
“That’s the most fun I’ve had in 20 years.” -Bob Kevoian, The Bob & Tom Show
“Cock wobbling brilliant.” -Joe Elliott of Def Leppard
www.herecomethemummies.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_U0MUUE_Rk
https://www.facebook.com/events/291228881584499/
—OLD LADY—-
Jersey rock n roll!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL2bvW-NO9s
—-SLOW POISON—-
Slinky Garage from here!
https://www.facebook.com/Slow-Poison-343271706210293/
+TBA
https://www.facebook.com/events/369672000484261/
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.
Do you ever think about something you did or said from your awkward pre-pubescence that is SO EMBARRASSING it sends a shiver of shame down your spine? You may not realize it, but the rest of the world is dying to hear it! We’re taking the format of the international art movement – Mortified!
Dust off that diary! Unearth those letters! Share your awkward and embarrassing childhood journals, artwork, letters, poems, lyrics, home movies, and plays. We are always looking for you like you to join our community. Never been on stage? We love that!
Sign up is at 7:30pm, we’ll start at 8:00pm!
Here is a trailer for the film version of the movement, Mortified Nation, currently on Netflix if you want to take a peek and get some inspiration!
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=267246673967098
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=1963478490628411
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=2255390771407035
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=225939324995466
Join us for another free legal name change clinic. We will supply you with all of the paperwork needed for the name change and help you answer any questions you may have while navigating this often confusing process. It’s easier with friends!
Our clinic is free, but there are different costs associated with the name change process that you will pay to different agencies along the way, and they are as follows:
Fingerprint fees: $10 each (you’ll need 2 sets)
State background check: $14
FBI background check: $18
Name change petition: $120
Notary fees: vary by location
There is also a charge for a new copy of your birth certificate, but that depends on what state you were born in. To find that info, check https://www.vitalchek.com.
Not all fees are due at the same time in the name change process. Fingerprints are the first step in the process which you then send off for the the state and FBI background checks. The federal background check can take up to 3 months to return, so you will have a little time to get the filing fee for the name change petition together.
If you feel like you would be more comfortable with an escort to the ID Bureau for fingerprinting or to the courthouse to file papers, please let us know in advance of the clinic date so that we can make the proper arrangements.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1708098039316464/?event_time_id=1708098069316461
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=391841461381363
Banjo Mitch McConnell hosts Old Time Jam every Monday here at the taproom. Whether you’re a musician ready to play, or just a fan of live music and craft beer this is the weekly event for you!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2070421216569841/?event_time_id=2244950319116929
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=265403957468606
Every Monday Let The Children Go WILD! Kids Eat Free From The Wild Child Menu (With Purchase Of Adult Entree) From 5-8!
https://www.facebook.com/events/392291821525458/?event_time_id=392291841525456