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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The Sierra Nevada Tailgate Market hosts local farmers, growers, and Appalachian artists and crafters with a wide array of offerings every week in their beautiful brewery gardens. Come join us every Tuesday in October, where Food Connection will be featured as the nonprofit partner receiving $1 per Sierra Nevada Pale Ale pint sold during market hours in the Taproom!
Sierra Nevada has been a longtime supporter of and donor to Food Connection — from their HUGE annual donation of surplus Oktoberfest food, to Chef Jessie Massie’s participation in our Chefs In Action fundraiser event earlier this year, to their ongoing donations of food from catered events — we are proud to partner with Sierra Nevada.
Come visit with us, have a Pale Ale, and shop the market. It’s a great time for a great cause!
Market Dates:
Tuesday, October 2, 4-7 pm
Tuesday, October 9, 4-7 pm
Tuesday, October 16, 4-7 pm
Tuesday, October 23, 4-7 pm
Tuesday, October 30, 4-7 pm
Read more about the Market here: https://sierranevada.com/tailgate-market
https://www.facebook.com/events/1364067370411056/
BeLoved Asheville’s Kids Justice League is forming! Come for more information and our first action!
About the Kids Justice League: Kids have always been key agents in the work of change throughout movement history! We believe that kids have the power to make a difference in our community!
Together, we will learn compassion and how to be a part of the work of justice and love!
About our first gathering and action:
Kids of all ages are welcome and are encouraged to come in a super hero costume (no play weapons please) or Halloween costume.
We will be marching in support of the Buncombe County Childcare Initiative proposal going before the Buncombe County Commission. The proposal is to support investment that will make childcare more possible for all community kids 0-5 years old.
Schedule:
4:15 pm Welcome & More info about the Kids Justice League
4:30-5:30 pm Make kids parade signs and flags
5:30 pm March to County Commissioners Meeting
6:00 pm-ish Speak at County Commissioners meeting
We will have a group public comment and then return to the BeLoved Liberation Station!
Come at any point you can make it! This is the first of many Kids Justice League adventures!
For more information, message us here or at [email protected].
More information about the Childcare resolution will be posted to the event!
This is the first of many more Kids Justice League activities which will be offered regularly at BeLoved”s Liberation Station!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1105840999569247/
Are you interested in dancing but not sure where to start? Want to know why people always say “5, 6, 7, 8?” Want to be comfortable at the club or on a dance floor? In this class, owner Lisa Zahiya will walk you through the basics of dance. Learn basic, fun dance moves and put them together into short combinations. Limited to 10 students! THIS CLASS IS FOR EVERYONE! $50
https://www.facebook.com/events/301843800634143/
Finally Taco Tuesday at Mills River Brewery. Starting at 5pm every Tuesday we will be serving up chicken and beef build your own tacos. $2 each.
https://www.facebook.com/events/484031618749533/
What’s in your glass? Maybe not what you think! https://metrowinesasheville.com/wine-blogs/blog/entry/dark-side-of-wine-part-deux $20 plus tax
https://www.facebook.com/events/1480415518771094/
Come join Misa, Raymond, Erica, Susan, Delia, and Katie for a FREE, fun Halloween Dance Party for the whole family! Wear your best costume. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 costumes. Costumes should be PG and appropriate for the YMCA.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2189877524669728/
Archaeologist, David Moore, will lead the EJF Lab Night this week. David will talk about plans to develop docents and interpreters for the Living History Village at Catawba Meadows and for the Berry site exhibit at the History Museum of Burke County. Eventually EJF would love to hold regular events at the Living History Village that feature local historic reenactors and Living History interpreters.
If you would like to participate in these activities or just want to learn more about the Berry site, please feel free to join us Tuesday night.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2199046570310891/
The Do Good Date Night is an opportunity for you and your significant other, family member, or friend to have a fun evening out, while also giving back to our community. We are bringing Do Good Date Night to Manna Food Bank and Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, NC.
Do good AND have fun as we roll up our sleeves and pitch in at Manna Food Bank and then relocate to Highland Brewing to enjoy Highland’s Thunderstruck Coffee Porter with great food, fun and laughs. We will meet at Manna Food Bank at 6pm. Your Ticket includes food and drink at Highland Brewing.
Please make sure to wear closed toed shoes and you will check in when you arrive at the front so there is no need to bring your ticket, but we will NOT be selling tickets at the door. So please get your ticket now as we regularly sell out our Do Good Date Night events.
https://www.facebook.com/events/329902594430254/
Join us at Tupelo Honey in South Asheville on Tuesday, October 30th for a four-course dinner with beer pairings curated and created by Executive Chef Brian Anders and Sous Chef Matt Rebol of Tupelo Honey. This delicious full meal will focus on local, seasonal ingredients.
Tickets are $45/person and include four-courses and drink pairings.
Course 1
Salt-Roasted Beet Carpaccio
Butternut squash, whipped goat cheese, pepitas, grainy honey mustard reduction
Paired with Spiced Cider Shooter
Course 2
Kale and Roasted Fall Vegetable Salad
Salt-roasted beets, apple, butternut squash, pepitas, pumpkin beer vinaigrette
Paired with New Belgium Dead Ringer
Course 3
Tupelo Honey Signature Sausage with Accoutrements
Apple cider and onion braised sausage with mustard mix on a pretzel bun; bacon and fennel “kraut” and sage maple roasted root vegetables
Served with Bold Rock Carolina Dry Cider
Course 4
Pumpkin and Apple pie
Brown butter crumble, Chantilly cream
Served with Pisgah Fall Pumpkin Porter with Molasses
https://www.facebook.com/events/253590938692729/
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about the fascinating history between baking and brewing!
White Labs Asheville’s Education & Engagement Curator, Jo Doyle, has partnered with OWL Bakery co-owner and historian, Maia Surdam Ph.D., to curate a delicious menu presented with interesting historical anecdotes.
During the event, we’ll taste food and beer that honors the past and celebrates present-day collaborations between artisan bakers and brewers.
For more information, visit whitelabs.com/education.
https://www.facebook.com/events/310696769724086/
Hall-O-Ween! FREE family friendly trick-or-treating on the concourse of the Ramsey Center, Tuesday October 30 from 6pm-8pm. This event brought to you free of charge by WCU Department of Residential Living and the WCU Resident Student Association.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2111320932453190/
Start the night off right with an evening of line dancing! This is a free, beginner-friendly class that is open to all ages! Wear your boots and enjoy dancing, beer (if you’re of age) and great company!
https://www.facebook.com/events/290442301684712/
The Collider hosts a monthly climate and environmental film series, open to the public. This month, along with photo+sphere, we will present The Human Element. Emmy award-winning filmmaker and National Geographic photographer James Balog’s new film is structured around the four elements – earth, air, fire and water – and adds a fifth: the human element. His visually stunning images reveal how environmental problems are affecting the lives of average Americans and reminds us that people can destroy as well as solve our current environmental crisis.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with refreshments provided. The screening begins at 7 p.m.
The same evening, in The Collider’s Overlook Lounge, there will be special installation of Collapse the Distance, a multimedia storytelling project by Mattea Mrkusic and Canyon and Forest Woodward, two brothers from Western North Carolina. Collapse the Distance was recently shown at The Collider’s 2018 ClimateCon conference on the business of climate, and has been exhibited at the Telluride Mountain Film Festival and both Harvard and Yale Universities.
Three-part fall workshop series at Jubilee
Exploring ways that different forms of meditation, combined with a better understanding of our own inner dynamics, can help us to reconnect and re-envision our lives—stepping beyond resistance and self-sabotage to reconnect with our deepest callings.
As we’ve done before, these Tuesday evening workshops will combine talks, meditation and conversation around the topic and how it relates to the whole of our life.
Sunya Kjolhede and Lawson Sachter, ordained Dharma heirs of Roshi Philip Kapleau, are the co-founders and teachers of Windhorse Zen Community. Both Lawson and Sunya have been practicing Zen for over 45 years, and have conducted sesshins and workshops in the United States, Mexico, and abroad.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2308669172508975/
Continuing our 133-year journey: the Mission Hospital for Advanced Medicine
Join Mission Hospital for Advanced Medicine team members as we explore the past, present and future of the new tower and what it means for you. Beginning at 6:30 pm, you will hear from
Mission Hospital leaders about how the Mission Hospital for Advanced Medicine will improve the Mission Experience for patients, team members and the community.
The event, broadcast live on Facebook, will also include opportunities to have your questions answered by the evening’s panelists as well as resources to find more information.
Panelists we will hear from include:
–Karen Olsen, MBA, BSN, VP, Chief Nurse Executive, Mission Hospital
–Ruth Zyry, MSN, RN, Chief Operations Officer, Mission Hospital
–Sonya Greck, MSN, RN, Senior Vice President
–William R. Hathaway, MD, SVP, Chief Medical Officer
https://www.facebook.com/events/483833468781224/
Wind and Sand Dance will be continuing with our Contemporary Series this month! Come out on Tuesdays from 6:45-7:45 to take part in our class. Each class begins with a warm up, followed by across the floor movement, and ending with a combination! Special $40 class pass available for just the Contemporary series!
New students can register online at www.windandsanddance.com. Also visit our website for a full list of offerings!
https://www.facebook.com/events/766752847003918/
Join us on an eerie journey into Greer Station’s haunted past as you stroll through the historic district. Stories and legend of the unusual and supernatural are combined with the fun and fascinating history of our city.
Local historian Joada Hiatt will be leading two ghost walks covering historic hauntings of downtown Greer. Meet at the Depot on Randall Street for a 1/4 mile walk down Trade Street to the Greer Heritage Museum on S. Main. The first walk will begin at 5:30 pm and the second will start at 7:00 pm. A $5 cash donation, benefitting the Greer Heritage Museum, is requested for all participants over 9 years of age.
In the event of rain, the ghost walks will be moved to Thursday, October 25. For more information call the Greer Heritage Museum at (864) 877-3377.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2184841825106489/
PITY PARTY is an emo pop-punk band from Oakland, CA. Characterized by their frenzied, unforgettable live shows and their fierce dedication to DIY and mental health advocacy, Pity Party have been spreading their wild, barely-holding-it-together energy across the US since 2014.
BRYNN ESTELLE and CORA HILL are among your favorite local Ashevillian singer-songsters, beloved pillars of the community who need no introduction.
https://www.facebook.com/events/298160090792502/
Wine Glass Painting at The Dugout.
Eat, Drink, and Paint! At The Dugout
Painting will begin promptly at 7:00pm! Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to painting :-) You are welcome to paint the example designs or bring your own inspirations and image to paint on the wine glass! Our professional artist will guide you each step of the way!
Class length 2 hours
Pre-registration required. The cost for this event is $20.00 per person. For more information call The Dugout at 828-692-9262. Wine & Food can be purchased at the event. Otherwise walk-ins permitted pending available room and the approval of the instructor.
Groups: We will try and seat you with friends. Please have one member of the group come early and we will help you with seating.
You must be 21 years of age to consume alcohol
24 hour cancellation policy is in effect in order to receive a full refund.
https://www.facebook.com/events/392181197943861/?event_time_id=392181207943860
Join us at The Dugout on the last Tuesday of every month!
Pick a design & we’ll help you get it on glass! We provide all painting supplies. Grab a friend and arrive ready to have a good time!
Reserve a spot today by emailing [email protected].
Walk ins welcome while glasses last!
$20 per glass
$5 each additional glass
https://www.facebook.com/events/492245184583381/
This Halloween Eve we have a set of bizarre, surreal, hilarious, tragic, delirious performances for you.
Asheville’s own Toybox and Edwin Salas join Peepashow from Athen’s, GA. for an evening that will surely shock and delight your senses!
https://www.edwinsalas.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/TOYBOXTHEATRE/
https://www.facebook.com/peepashow/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1140171782816563/
Dave Ross is an undead comedian based in Los Angeles, CA. He plays Trademarq in Comedy Central’s Corporate. He tours all the time. Vans Warped Tour, Fest, SXSW, The Hollywood Improv, SF Sketchfest, The Bridgetown Comedy Festival and your basement are just a few of the places he’s done stand-up. He’s a Moth Grand Slam winner. He’s been on This is Not Happening, Drrunk History, WT.F with Marc Maron and so much more.
Dave’s standup is pure spooky fun. He has been described as “loud” and “smart” and “dumb”. More than anything, though, he wants you to feel welcome. He wants you to be his family for a night.
Featuring Evan Pittfield & Kelly Morgan
Hosted by Hunter Roberts
18+
Tickets $7 advance, $10 door
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lazoom-comedy-night-the-ghost-of-dave-ross-tickets-51239030319
https://www.facebook.com/events/328308067964696/
Random Animals will be playing every Tuesday in October (except 10.23) for a residency at One World West.
8:30pm showtime.
Band Members:
Geoff Happel- Git and Vox
Tyler Mack- Bass and Vox
Mikey Domanico- Git and Vox
Matt Powers- Keys
JC Mears- Drums
Random Animals is an Asheville-based quintet of the funk, soul, and blues persuasion. Random Animal’s shows are always a party, bringing a mix of originals and creative covers.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1789193197844800/
BAD TIES/Mouthbreathers
10/30 at 9pm
$5 cover charge
https://www.facebook.com/events/517850708626760/
Days N Daze w/ The Bridge City Sinners
October 30th at The Mothlight
Doors 8:30
Tickets $13adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1757192
Houstonians Whitney Flynn and Jesse Sendejas formed Days N Daze as a duo in 2008. Since then, they’ve taken on different musicians to create a full recording and touring band. Presently, the band’s rhythm section includes bassist Geoff Bell and percussionist Meagan Melancon. Flynn and Sendejas remain the band’s principal songwriters.
The group’s sound has been described as “riot folk” or “thrashgrass.” Song themes run the gamut from social (gang violence, terrorism, annihilation of the environment for corporate pocket-lining, the mundane and unavoidable anxieties of modern life, et al) to recreational (how the fuck did we end up in jail?).
Days N Daze embraces the D.I.Y. ethic by recording, packaging and promoting its music independently.
DnD is best known for is its live shows, which are energetic to the point of audience members stripping their clothes off in ecstatic, music-induced jubilation (or, too much PBR). The band has performed throughout the United States and Canada in venues ranging from house shows to festivals. DnD independently booked and promoted a full U.S tour with New Zealand’s Night Gaunts after their split release in 2015. They also had the privilege to tour with Leftover Crack and featured on LOC’s newest album “Constructs of the State”. On the road, DnD has played the D.I.Y. staple Mountain Blood Fest, at Skatopia’s Bowl Bash and has played multiple sold out shows across the states including New York City and Los Angeles. At home, it performs routinely at well-regarded spaces such as Walter’s and Warehouse Live. The band was honored to be awarded Best Punk Act in 2015 by The Houston Press.
https://www.facebook.com/events/468407066970552/
Come sing your favorite halloween songs with your host Dj Drew and VVitchboy behind the bar. Hope to see you there
https://www.facebook.com/events/530055827406291/
The summoning is a spiritually themed event, following the traditions of the late 1800’s spiritualism movement. Blending a variety of esoteric techniques utilized by mediums, spiritualist, magicians, and witches alike.
Our goal is to contact/summon one of the currently departed members of the famed “27 Club”. Or those of renown and repute that have shuffled off this mortal coil at the tender age of 27 years old.
Our spirit targets will be will be the following –
Jim Morrison, DOB- 12/08/43 DOD- 07/03/71 (CANCER, water)
Kurt Cobain, DOB- 02/20/67 DOD- 04/05/94 (ARIES, fire)
Janis Joplin, DOB- 01/19/43 DOD- 10/04/70 (LIBRA, air)
Jimi Hendrix, DOB- 11/27/42 DOD- 09/18/70 (VIRGO, earth)
There will be esoterically themes treats, parlor inspired tricks, and ghostly tunes as well as a full complex ritual of conjuring in the “goth room.”
Patrons are encouraged to dress in 1890’s-1920’s garb and to bring representations of the Four target individuals (such as albums, pictures, life/death representations, clothing, etc), as the more connections created on this plane the more likelihood of contact. Also any esoteric supplies may be of use (candles, mirrors, herbs, offerings, etc).
The evening will begin with a full bar cleansing and ritual preparation, then participants will be instructed as to each step of the summoning process.
https://www.facebook.com/events/497120194105619/
Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday Matinees at 2:00pm
Additional Saturday Matinees on October 27 and November 3, 2018
British talk-show host David Frost has become a lowbrow laughingstock. Richard M. Nixon has just resigned the United States presidency in total disgrace over Vietnam and the Watergate scandal. Determined to resurrect his career, Frost risks everything on a series of in-depth interviews in order to extract an apology from Nixon. The cagey Nixon, however, is equally bent on redeeming himself in his nation’s eyes. In the television age, image is king, and both men are desperate to out-talk and upstage each other as the cameras roll. The result is the interview that sealed a president’s legacy.
“Structured as a prize fight between two starkly ambitious men in professional crisis, FROST/NIXON makes it clear that the competitor who controls the camera reaps the spoils.” —NY Times.
Discretionary Content: Adult Language
Reclaimed Creations is a unique sculpture exhibit created by renowned artist Sayaka Ganz. Utilizing reclaimed plastic objects, such as discarded utensils, Ganz creates amazing sculptures that visually appear unified at a distance, but are in fact separated when examined up close. Described as using a “3D impressionistic” style, Ganz’s exhibit includes installations of animals in motion, which are in rich in color and energy, to create an illusion of form.
About the Artist
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Sayaka Ganz grew up living in Japan, Brazil and Hong Kong. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A lecturer and teacher, Ganz’s work has been displayed at various institutions around the globe, including the Hermann Geiger Foundation in Cecina, Italy, the Isle Gallery in Isle of Man, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
My work is about perceiving harmony, even in situations that appear chaotic from the inside. When observing my sculptures up close, one might see gaps, holes and items being held on only by small points; step away, however, and the sculptures reveal the harmony created when the objects are aligned to the same general (but not identical) direction. Similarly, it is important to gain perspective by stepping back from current problems and look at the larger picture. Then one can perceive the beauty and patterns that exist.”
Each of us probably know a woman affected by cancer so in October, Wheel City is working to help LOCAL women by donating $50 from the sale of each and every vehicle to The Hope Chest for Women. Our goal is to raise at least $2500 for the cause. If you’re ready to buy a vehicle, come see us. Even if you are not, stop by the dealership at 200 Smokey Park Highway to make a donation. We’ll be happy to collect checks (made payable to the Hope Chest for Women) and put them with our donation at the end of October to help women around Western North Carolina battling cancer. For more on Wheel City: www.WheelCityMotorsNC.com and for more on the Hope Chest: www.HopeChestforWomen.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/463698607453501/