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 Shady Recruits, featuring members of the Marcus King Band
Saturday February 16th | 8PM Doors | 9PM Showtime
TIX/EVENT: http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/shows/the-shady-recruits/
FOOD TRUCK: D.O.G.S.
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The Shady Recruits is a Greenville, SC based “supergroup” led by drummer Jack Ryan from the Marcus King Band. The ensemble features musicians from other prominent local and regional bands.
https://www.facebook.com/events/318044445481821/
DJ Steve is back this time for Valentines, let’s get out on the dance floor with our valentine and have a good time.
https://www.facebook.com/events/779508305762914/
Wintervals and The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs are teaming up for a very special night at Southern App! Music starts at 8.
Hailing from Western North Carolina, Wintervals carefully crafts swaths of sweet harmonies and intricate instrumentation to create their own blend of Folk, Indie and Americana music. With two full-length albums under their belt, and a third on the way, the duo has performed all over the east coast and even as far as Canada. Check out a list of their upcoming final shows, info and music via Bandsintown, Spotify, Instagram and Bandcamp.
The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs are a folk/Americana group from Winston-Salem with a passion for bringing original music to audiences in North Carolina and beyond. Kendra and Zack began gig-swapping as solo artists in 2015. They bonded over these shared gigs, common love of dogs, and an enthusiasm for hiking, and decided to tie the knot in the fall of 2015. The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs officially formed in early 2016, and has been bringing songs of joy, pain, and dogs to audiences ever since.
They combine their varied musical backgrounds to create a unique and fun musical experience for a wide audience of listeners. You can check them out on YouTube, and Instagram, and on their webpage www.brownmountainlightningbugs.com.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1368699519936465/
Worthwhile Sounds Presents: Pierce Edens + Sam Burchfield
WHEN: Saturday February 16, 2019
WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806
DOORS: 7pm
SHOW: 8pm
AGES: All Ages
SEATING: Standing Room Only
TICKETS: $12 adv, $15 dos, $20 (2) packs – only available in advance
Pierce Edens
As those who have seen him live can attest, Pierce Edens absorbed the songwriting, storytelling and musical styling of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains, where he spent his childhood. This history takes the form of old time, folk and bluegrass music as well as spoken words of storytellers from his North Carolina home; this has earned him the moniker of “Appalachicana.”
Over the last ten years, Edens has been drawing on those roots and blending them with the grungy rock and roll sounds that took him in his teenage years. The result is a haunting and fiery mixture that is notoriously hard to pin down. Allmusic.com classifies Edens as both “Folk-Rock” and “psychedelic-grunge,” and No Depression writer Bill Kopp says “[He] could just as easily- and accurately- be tagged with the singer/songwriter label; He’s a gritty troubadour who takes what he needs from each style, blending and bending it to suit the needs of his songs.”
Through relentless touring, independently producing 4 albums (with one on the way), one full length concert film, and sharing the stage with musical heroes such as: Jim Lauderdale, Todd Snider, Will Kimbrough, and Sturgill Simpson, Edens has garnered a dedicated following of fans across the nation. And as Fred Mills of Blurt magazine says… “Edens is the R.F.D. (Real effin’ Deal), and when he and his band have their collective back against the wall, there’s trouble in store.”
Sam Burchfield
Sam Burchfield is a southern folk / soul artist out of Atlanta, GA. Lyrical depth paired with a soulful vocal delivery and catchy melodies drives home the message. Burchfield transports listeners into a wide array of musical truths, commanding the stage with a joyful honesty. His latest EP, Unarmored, digs a few layers deeper into a genre-crossing career that has only just begun. From
folk, to funk, to southern soul — Sam and his band of ‘Scoundrels’ capture it all. The rowdy crew puts on a show that is electrifyingly entertaining and yet full of Burchfield’s lyrical honesty and depth.
“…Burchfield’s music is soulful. That is the perfect word for it. It doesn’t just describe his genre – it describes the heart of the artist himself…”
-Emily McBride – VINYL MAG
After cutting his teeth in the indie-music hub of Athens, GA, Sam planted new roots in the nation’s R&B capital of Atlanta. Sam and The Scoundrels have now made ripples in the southeast, and continue to grow a loyal fanbase with their passion for music and camaraderie for each other.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2331026990269405/
We look forward to seeing all our friends as we make our first appearance at Spillway Bridge and Co. Come on out for a night of great music and fun!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2184730658431588/
Taj Mahal is celebrating decades of recording and touring that have nearly single handedly reshaped the definition and scope of the blues via the infusion of exotic sounds from the Caribbean, Africa and South Pacific. The two-time Grammy winning singer, songwriter, film composer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, and Americana Lifetime Achievement for Performance Award Winner will be perform at Isis Music Hall with his trio. We are pleased to have Taj back on our stage.
https://www.facebook.com/events/603052290108866/
FREE SHOW
Smokin’ mountain grass from Asheville, NC
https://www.facebook.com/events/231372427766204/
Drivin N Cryin at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/319411958665835/
Free Flow is baaaaccckkkkkkk! Show starts at 9 pm!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2092923310983876/
Winter Benefit:
Location: Asheville Music Hall
Date: 2.16.2019
Doors: 9 PM
Show: 9 PM
Entry: $12 ADV/ $15 DOS
Ticket Pre- Sale available 1/23!
Featuring Somatoast and Futexture
with special guests Mycorr, Mr. Clock, & M80 Green Street
Subscribe to our Patreon ☟☟
https://www.patreon.com/harmoniasanctuary
One- Time Donations:
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More Information:
www.SafeInHarmonia.org
www.facebook.com/safeinharmonia
◇ About Harmonia ◇
Harmonia was developed out of an expressed need to address an issue within the festival community: the need for a safe decompression space for individuals undergoing difficult emotional experiences.
Our mission of providing a safe and supportive space for festivals has inspired a vision for what our team can contribute to the community based around what we truly value: self empowerment, educated and intentional decision- making, and community support.
We offer a wide range of services outside of our signature sanctuary festival space including event and festival operations, promotions and décor.
We love to cultivate couscous containers to rage in!
Donations & Information at
http://www.safeinharmonia.org/
If you are interested in getting involved with Harmonia please visit our website and fill out a volunteer application. For booking or all other inquiries please email at [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/481837979013038/
One World downtown, hosts a fantastic night of music by In Flight (AVL) & After Ours (South Bend, IN).
After Ours is a self-described “head-nod-jazz” duo from South Bend, IN comprised of Eli Kahn (7-string guitars & madness) & Arthur Schroeder (drumset) with a unique approach to improvisation & dynamic range.
Having worked together for 9+ years as the rhythm section in different groups, the two musicians have developed a tight chemistry that translates to their original music & interpretations of contemporary tunes.
Website:
https://www.afterours.band
Music:
SC – www.soundcloud.com/afteroursband
BC – www.afteroursband.bandcamp.com
& SPOTIFY
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Nj3vMCNlopZbYA9V2zfbf?si=VGZ0GTtVQuSmIHElBEHyvA
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCQ3qNMhgq8&t=6s
IG: @afteroursband
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In Flight has an eclectic sound that is unique to each performance. The band takes form as an acoustic guitar and piano duo or as an electric trio with drums. In either form, you can expect to hear original compositions that are worldly, progressive, and infused with experimental improvisations.
The band has roots as Hoosiers but now resides in Asheville, North Carolina. For nearly a decade, keyboardist, Ian Taylor, and guitarist, Bryce Robertson, have formed an alliance of music and friendship. With the addition of Jay Good on drums, the sound continues to grow.
Website:
www.inflightmusic.org
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/inflightgroup
Instagram:
@InFlightMusic
https://www.facebook.com/events/233303904261561/
We are breaking out the Disco Ball and clearing out the chairs in the back at the lounge to get our groove on with a live band every Saturday night in February, beginning the 9th!
House band is Cara Rimmer, Tyler Kittle, Katie Hutchinson, Isaac Capers, and Curt Collins, all local musicians who are gonna groove your shoes off!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2419904934896705/?event_time_id=2419904938230038
$5 cover
Come see Modern Strangers at The Gem at Boojum Brewing Company!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1957162651246721/
Come Show Off Your Skills And Get Down With Your Friends This Saturday Night With Karaoke!
https://www.facebook.com/events/956916254511902/?event_time_id=956916261178568
Come Show Off Your Skills And Get Down With Your Friends This Saturday Night With Karaoke!
https://www.facebook.com/events/956916254511902/
tomatoband
Charleston, SC based quartet, tomatoband, is constantly charting new sonic territory through responsible psychedelic exploration. After being featured in the July/August 2018 issue of Relix Magazine, the band has been touring the East Coast, continuing to captivate audiences with poignant songwriting and a commitment to unique composition and improvisation. Light hearted tunes and electric extraterrestrial jams are just the beginning of the tomatoband experience.
tomatobandmusic.com
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdPvjqEKy1c
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3qMfLODwbnkBv9o0X5pjo7
https://www.facebook.com/events/260933227936104/
We’re playing a rock’n’roll show! We will be joined by J.C. Tokes and Brynn Estelle. It is going to be a great night of music!
https://www.facebook.com/events/493101411199656/
Come to The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall on SAT February 16th to be a part of Airshow’s debut in Asheville, NC!
What: 2 Full Sets of Airshow (BLUEGRASS JAMBAND)
Place: The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall
Doors: 10:00 PM
Show: 10:00 PM (2 Sets)
Cost: Donations at Door
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k35fOD_dmFM
Airshow is an acoustic rock and bluegrass band based in Nashville Tennessee. Founded by childhood friends, Steve Gallagher (guitar and vocals) and Cody Chelius (mandolin and vocals), the lineup was completed in the summer of 2016 with the addition of Bill Baker (bass) and Ben Plewes (drums). John Rodrigue replaced Ben on drums summer 2018. The band combines americana and jam band roots to create their high flying sound. Since the release of their debut EP, Lightbulb, Airshow has begun to spread their wings, taking performances to new heights with their unique setlists and a desire to improvise.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2025920477504507/
Shake what yo momma gave ya with DJ Nex Millen, every Saturday 11pm-2am. Dance Party. No cover. Do it.
https://www.facebook.com/events/341354513259016/?event_time_id=341354529925681
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.
This is happening next week, every week, for the whole month of FEBRUARY!
Classes are $10.00 per person per class. Take one class a week or take them all
I’m the dance teacher teaching these events. Please text your full names and what classes/dates/times work for you to 828-316-1344 to rsvp.
Pay $10.00 at the door OR RSVP to save money and guarantee you a spot! Each class is limited to 20 people. Once the class has 20 students we will not accept any others due to the class room size.
Mondays at Folkmoot Center
6pm-7pm Foxtrot and Waltz
7pm-8pm Cha Cha and Rumba
Tuesdays at Laurel Ridge Country Club
3pm-3:50pm Rumba and Salsa
4pm-4:50pm S. Time Swing and Foxtrot
6pm-7:30pm Waltz and Foxtrot
Wednesdays at Waynesville Wellness
6:30pm-8pm East Coast Swing
Thursdays at Laurel Ridge Country Club
3pm-3:50pm Rumba and Salsa
4pm-4:50pm S. Time Swing and Foxtrot
Thursdays 6pm-8:00pm
Practice Dance every Thursday in February and March. Only available to people taking group classes and members. No partner needed. $10.00 per person for non members. Members $5.00
If you would like to sign up and rsvp for one or more of these classes please contact Ryan Sechser by calling 828-316-1344.
The Cooperative Extension of Polk County is hosting our annual berry plant sale. This year, the Cooperative Extension director has chosen four varieties of blueberries, two varieties of raspberries, two varieties of strawberries, and one blackberry variety that have proven to specifically thrive in the North Carolina Foothills.
Orders will be accepted for plants now through February 22 and will be available for pickup in mid-March. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to support the activities, classes, and research that make the Cooperative Extension such a vital part of the Polk County community. For more information or to place an order, visit the Extension’s website at https://polk.ces.ncsu.edu or give us a call at 894-8218.
Download the Order Form HERE: https://polk.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-Berry-Plant-Order-Form-Writeable.pdf?fwd=no
https://www.facebook.com/events/393022604782447/?event_time_id=393022681449106
It is not too late to join our half marathon training group! See more info below on how to sign up.
This Sunday the half marathon training group will meet at Bent Creek Hard Times Trailhead for a long run. We meet at 8:30am sharp… so arrive early if possible so that people on a time schedule can meet their following commitments. We’ll have all level of pace groups, so don’t worry what speed you run…Danny with Chi Running guarantees that you won’t be running alone.
If you haven’t already signed up for the half marathon or full marathon training program – please sign up before you attend the training runs – Get signed up here -> https://idaph.net/product/asheville-marathon-half-community-training-plans/
Long Runs are Sunday morning at 8:30am and will meet at Bent Creek – Hardtimes Trailhead Parking Lot unless otherwise notified.
We will have staff from Fleet Feet Asheville and Danny Dreyer with ChiRunning/ChiWalking as group leaders at all Sunday runs.
Directions to Trailhead are here – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hard+Times+Trailhead/@35.4876945,-82.6263392,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88599247298909e5:0x5663696471e707c7!8m2!3d35.4876945!4d-82.6241452?shorturl=1
https://www.facebook.com/events/368229887316596/?event_time_id=368229920649926
The Asheville Marathon Training will begin on Sunday, October 28th! It isn’t too late to join in on the training group and program.
We will also have a kick-off party at Fleet Feet Asheville on Thursday, October 25th at 6pm if you would like to get more information on the marathon and the half marathon training programs. https://www.facebook.com/events/158349081761555/
Long Runs are Sunday morning at 8:30am and will meet at Bent Creek – Hardtimes Trailhead Parking Lot unless otherwise notified.
We will have staff from Fleet Feet Sports Asheville and ChiRunning/ChiWalking as group leaders at all Sunday runs.
Directions to Trailhead are here – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hard+Times+Trailhead/@35.4876945,-82.6263392,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88599247298909e5:0x5663696471e707c7!8m2!3d35.4876945!4d-82.6241452?shorturl=1
If you haven’t already signed up for the half marathon or full marathon training program – please sign up before you attend the training runs – Get signed up here -> https://idaph.net/product/asheville-marathon-half-community-training-plans/
Fleet Feet Asheville ChiRunning/ChiWalking Chi Running
https://www.facebook.com/events/2155420058111252/?event_time_id=2155420081444583
This will be some rugged trail work! It will be led by FCRSP Board Members, Rangers and Trail Crew Leaders from the Carolina Climbers Coalition. Please bring a shovel, pick axe, paint bucket, gloves, lunch and water. Tools will be provided if needed. Please meet in the Rumbling Bald parking lot by 8am -8:30am to sign waivers and make a plan! Thanks and hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2397073857045092/
Assuming the government shutdown ends soon and we can get back to working on the trails we are planning on a work day in Bent Creek
Proposed plan: Fixing a mudhole and performing tread repair on Homestead trail that will involve machine work, rock armouring, etc. so bring your muscles and PPE (hardhat, long pants, eye protection, closed-toe shoes and gloves) Tools will be provided. There is a job for everyone so don’t be shy.
Thanks to David Knupp for leading this workday.
Feb 17 9am-2pm.
Let’s hope the weather cooperates for this one!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/300456370660061/
F45 Training South Asheville and Pure Barre Asheville will be hosting a 60 minute Collaboration Workout on Sunday Feb 17th at 10:00am. 30 minutes will be hosted at the Pure Barre studio and the other 30 minutes for F45 South Asheville will be hosted at The Casual Pint (Asheville). This is a FREE event for anyone who would like to join us.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1186160284892148/
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/789533238046693/?event_time_id=789533398046677
For the first time in a long time, Maggie Valley will be hosting a skating rink at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! Open dates are tentative to change. Due to variable temperature changes during the season, the surface will be synthetic and available to enjoy in even warm days.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1217442365076320/?event_time_id=1217442401742983
Just what it says! Different menu each week! Yum!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2310815819151767/?event_time_id=2310815829151766