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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Join us to celebrate Citizen Science Day at Pack Memorial Library from 1-3:30 pm on April 13, 2019. Our team, “Tale of DesperALZ,” will be participating in this year’s featured citizen science event, the StallCatchers Megathon! A citizen science game that anyone can play to help speed up Alzheimer’s research from Cornell University. With the help of citizen scientists, we could reduce the time to discover Alzheimer’s treatment targets from decades to just a few years.
No experience necessary.
Program will be held in our computer lab, children are invited with adult supervision. Please register online at:
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/default.aspx?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D131642380
https://www.facebook.com/events/1685569964877913/
Asheville Outlets will join forces with area nonprofits to host a Kids Day (And Then Some!) Saturday, April 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring interactive booths and displays, live music, games, strolling magic, crafts, balloon art, face painting and a wide variety of other family-focused events on-mall and in the parking lot.
Also taking place on Saturday, a Summer Camp Expo providing an opportunity for parents to learn about area camps including traditional overnight, sports, arts, day and academic. In the lot behind the food court, the 2nd annual Truck City AVL event where children can touch, climb and ask questions about their favorite vehicles in a safe and supervised environment, with a MAMA (medical helicopter) landing during the event and in the parking lot in front of Field & Stream, highway patrol vehicles from motorcycles to the famous GHOST (marked vehicle that cannot be detected until in close proximity) will headline the 1st annual NC State Highway Patrol Safety Day.
Plus, the 9th Annual Asheville Book Fest will take place at the center featuring 25+ local authors and the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Deputies stationed around-the-clock on the rooftop of Asheville Outlets to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Trail Blaze Challenge.
All Kids Day (And Then Some!) weekend events are complimentary and open to the public.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2185007915086029/
Asheville Outlets will join forces with area nonprofits to host a Kids Day (And Then Some!) Saturday, April 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring interactive booths and displays, live music, games, strolling magic, crafts, balloon art, face painting and a wide variety of other family-focused events on-mall and in the parking lot.
Also taking place on Saturday, a Summer Camp Expo providing an opportunity for parents to learn about area camps including traditional overnight, sports, arts, day and academic. In the lot behind the food court, the 2nd annual Truck City AVL event where children can touch, climb and ask questions about their favorite vehicles in a safe and supervised environment, with a MAMA (medical helicopter) landing during the event and in the parking lot in front of Field & Stream, highway patrol vehicles from motorcycles to the famous GHOST (marked vehicle that cannot be detected until in close proximity) will headline the 1st annual NC State Highway Patrol Safety Day.
Throughout the weekend, the 10th Annual Asheville Book Fest throughout the center featuring 25+ local authors and the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Deputies stationed around-the-clock on the rooftop of Asheville Outlets to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Trail Blaze Challenge.
All Kids Day (And Then Some!) weekend events are complimentary and open to the public. Visit ShopAshevilleOutlets.com for more details.
Indulge yourself in a nourishing practice of
Prenatal Yoga & Acupuncture with Roxy Robbins & Kerry Goodwin.
After a warming prenatal yoga flow, settle into a deep restorative practice accompanied with acupuncture.
$40 per person
Roxy is a DONA certified birth & postpartum doula, (RPYT) Prenatal Yoga Instructor and trained Lamaze Childbirth Educator.
Kerry is a licensed acupuncturist and board certified Chinese herbalist specializing in the treatment of women’s health with a focus on fertility, prenatal and postpartum care.
https://www.facebook.com/events/366541127274890/
Truck City AVL
Saturday, April 13, 1-4pm
Get in the driver’s seat with a free hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds! Local representatives and their vehicles from emergency, construction, transportation, and more all in one place! Children can touch, climb on, and ask questions about their favorite trucks and cars in a safe and supervised environment. Adult supervision is required. This is a rain or shine event so be prepared for all weather!
Location: Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Road
FREE
https://www.facebook.com/events/415210752352607/
Ciao Y’all Food Truck will be at the winery on Saturdays serving up a delicious custom menu.
https://www.facebook.com/events/527568454393618/?event_time_id=535712063579257
Come celebrate the release of our Dry Rosé! We know how much you loved it last year & now its back! This free event will have cheese paired with the Rosé and live music with Hester & Franklin.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2206199873041808/
April 13, 3-4:30 pm in E. Asheville = Our next Leadership Team Instructor Training!
:D Current Junior Instructors, Trainee Instructors, and Leadership Team members! Goal setting and check-ins, forms and self-defense instruction, and more!
RSVP: [email protected] so we know how many tacos to get. :D
https://www.facebook.com/events/566533240519279/
Saturday Afternoon Relaxer
https://www.facebook.com/events/323275411712093/
Ticket Price: $12 / $15 Take yourself back to the days of dusty country roads, carefree summers, and your radio tuned to music that was soulful and authentic. Enter Plywood Cowboy, crafting songs ripe with these nostalgic comforts, yet perfectly suited for the soundtrack of modern life. 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/305576940102266/
Weekly tour to learn more about us and our production process. Tickets are $12 (no reservation needed)
https://www.facebook.com/events/242724763258957/?event_time_id=242724836592283
We want to party with our Neighbors from:
— Joyner Ave — Clifton Ave
— Lamb Ave — Spinet St
— Peace St — Louisville Pl
— Moore Ave — Tahkioestie Trail
The afternoon vinyl & good vibes spun Oso Rey. Games for kids, games for adults, drink specials & more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/309291006362975/
Support and community for trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming youth is essential to their well being, and their parents, family, and caregivers need support and community, too! Each month we have a meetup to make connections, share information and ideas, ask for advice, and be able to offer each other understanding and support. Snacks will be provided, but you are welcome to bring things to share if you’d like!
There will be no gatekeeping or demands/expectations about how you and your family navigate transition, just support and a listening ear. We are here to answer questions, offer information and support, and help you connect with other parents who are navigating similar situations, not push any agenda or expectations about what is right for your family. Bring your youth and let them enjoy the ease of socializing with other trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming youth while making something fun and creative that they can bring home with them while you get a chance to connect with other parents and caregivers and talk with our Support Programs Director, Mx. Tuesday Feral, LPCA.
Trained facilitators who are experienced with gender non-conforming youth will offer fun activities for the youth to participate in while the parents and caregivers network and support each other around the joys and trials of helping their children navigate the world and their gender in a separate, facilitated group.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1117922791713722/
One Choir, Many Voices
Singing gently at the thresholds of life in over 200 communities around the world.
Our goal is to bring ease and comfort to those at the thresholds of living and dying. A calm and focused presence at the bedside, with gentle voices, simple songs, and sincere kindness, can be soothing and reassuring to clients, family, and caregivers alike.
Many of the songs we offer are composed by Threshold Choir members specifically to communicate ease, comfort, and presence. Because our songs are not religiously oriented, our singing is appropriate for those who are deeply spiritual, whether religious or not.
The service is our gift; there is no charge.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2216677308592224/?event_time_id=2216677318592223
One Choir, Many Voices
Singing gently at the thresholds of life in over 200 communities around the world.
Our goal is to bring ease and comfort to those at the thresholds of living and dying. A calm and focused presence at the bedside, with gentle voices, simple songs, and sincere kindness, can be soothing and reassuring to clients, family, and caregivers alike.
Many of the songs we offer are composed by Threshold Choir members specifically to communicate ease, comfort, and presence. Because our songs are not religiously oriented, our singing is appropriate for those who are deeply spiritual, whether religious or not.
The service is our gift; there is no charge.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2216677308592224/
If you were there last year, you know it’s not to be missed. If this is your first time, get ready for a spring gala complete with live music, dancing, silent auction, raffle, drinks and food by Molly and Meme’s Epicurean Bliss!
Proceeds from this event will directly impact our students and teachers and help make Waldorf education possible in Asheville.
https://www.facebook.com/events/327259377894998/
Join MountainTrue at the Center 45 climbing gym for the No Man’s Land Film Festival in Boone. Prior to the films, we will host a panel discussion featuring local women adventurers who will share about their passions for outdoor pursuits and their commitment to protecting the rivers, mountains, and forests where they do their thing. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; panel starts at 6 p.m; and the film begins at 7:15 p.m.. The films will be screened inside Center 45 and we’ll have a beer garden style event space spilling into the parking lot featuring food trucks, a beer tent, family friendly activities. The outside space will open at 4:30 p.m., so come early to grab a drink and some grub before the program starts!
Showtime: 6:00 p.m., Doors 5:30 p.m.
Ticket Price: $10, Children 10 & under are free
MountainTrue is thrilled to bring No Man’s Land Film Festival back to Western North Carolina. As WNC’s premier advocate for environmental stewardship, MountainTrue works to promote clean waters, healthy forests, and resilient communities. The forest, rivers, and communities of WNC are full of incredible female outdoor enthusiasts who are challenging the outdoors as a male-dominated space. Through hosting No Man’s Land, MountainTrue is celebrating badass women-identified role models and is encouraging them to join us in caring for the beautiful places we share.
The No Man’s Land Film Festival Boone screening is made possible with the support of our presenting sponsors: Appalachian Mountain Brewery and Cidery, Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, Center 45, Chetola Resort & Spa, Foscoe Fishing Company & Outfitters, Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville, Regear Outdoors Co..
Additional support has been provided by, Beech Mountain Ski Resort, High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park and Mast General Store.
https://www.facebook.com/events/232125584333520/
Baroness
Obituary (Exclusive performance of ‘Cause of Death’ in its entirety)
Exhorder
UADA
Tombs
Tomb Mold
WAKE
21+ with valid ID.
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 2 Nov 2018 at 10:00 AM
Live Nation Presale : Thu, 1 Nov 2018 at 10:00 AM
Live Nation Mobile App Presale : Thu, 1 Nov 2018 at 10:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/332585267527690/
Introducing writers from Mars Hill University and UNC-Asheville. Three creative writing students from each university will read original work, representing different genres. The evening will be co-curated by Eric Steineger, Instructor of English at Mars Hill, and by Dr. Richard Chess, Roy Carroll Professor of Honors Arts and Sciences and Director of the Center for Jewish Studies at UNC-Asheville.
FREE for BMCM+AC members + students w/ID / $8 non-members
https://www.facebook.com/events/360859448035705/
DETOX FOOT SOAK & FACIALS
https://www.facebook.com/events/2139801822764790/
Come out for an evening of appetizers and drinks (wine tasting with beer option), plus vote for the winners of the cat photo contest!
TICKETS:
Tickets are $35 per individual, $125 per sponsorship. A sponsorship includes three tickets, a sponsor gift and recognition during the event. Tickets are on sale now!
PHOTO CONTEST:
First and second place prizes will be awarded for the following categories:
Cat-Aerobics
Best Cat-Cessory
Sleeping Beauty
Best Whiskers
Friends FURever
I Fits; I Sits
In addition, a special prize will be awarded for Best in Show!
Each submission is $15. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 6.
Digital photo submissions must be .JPG – 800 pixels minimum on the long side, .TIFF or .RAW. Email your submissions to [email protected] and include the category of the submission and an optional caption. Then visit the FUR website and click on the link to PayPal to pay the $15 submission fee per photo.
If printed photos are submitted, they must be 5x7s of the highest quality. Mail the submissions and a check for $15 for each submission to Tony Dapore Photography, 527 Coyote Hollow Road,
Waynesville, NC 28785. Be sure to identify the category of each submission and an optional caption.
Winners need not be present to win. Submitted photos may be used for FUR’s promotional purposes. Winning photographs may be included in a 2020 FUR calendar.
All proceeds benefit Feline Urgent Rescue (FUR) of WNC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/223035345315056/
Wandering through this life we connect with the magic of the elements of nature. Through the earth, our breath, yoga and sweet music we ground deeply into our roots. We return to our heart space. The air is wild, free and full of possibility. Water nourishes our souls while reminding us to go with the flow. We ignite the fire of passion and light an awakening within, becoming one with the elements and connecting under one sun with one voice. Join International Yoga Instructor Tara (Becky) Eschenroeder (aka “Great Abiding Yoga”) and Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter and International fingerstyle guitar champion Christie Lenee for a yoga flow with live music.
Primal flow to the beat of finger tapping, gentle meditative dance to harmonics, meditation to the croons of guitar, the transcendental hum of the voice of an angel, and the rhythms of music, will guide us as we connect with our own internal rhythms and sense of knowing.
Christie and Tara (Becky) will take you on a journey of the senses. While drinking in the sacred sounds of music, we will take in the ability to listen and to feel even deeper within. We will tap into the intuitive sense of knowing; how and when to move and when to be still. In this workshop allow yourself to reconnect to the sacred animal within, which will ultimately remind you how to simply be, both on and off the yoga mat.
https://www.facebook.com/events/319202592040702/
Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends – and Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary’s class Junie has trouble reading the blackboard – and she may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting.
Tickets will be available at the door. Adults: $12, Members: $10, Children: $6.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1999959806805351/?event_time_id=1999959813472017
Blues with Bill Altman
https://www.facebook.com/events/1740887829344391/
$12 Advance / $15 Day of Show
Take yourself back to the days of dusty country roads, carefree summers, and your radio tuned to music that was soulful and authentic. Enter Plywood Cowboy, crafting songs ripe with these nostalgic comforts, yet perfectly suited for the soundtrack of modern life.
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/403389370473916/
Mike & I will be back at the 305 Lounge & Eatery on Saturday, April 13th for 7-10 PM. Join us for an evening of music and enjoy some tasty ciders, craft beer and wines. I hear there are some new menu items that will be available for dinner too!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2308240579433417/
The Fritz
-Saturday, April 13th-
Sierra Nevada Mills River
-Free Show-
-All ages-
The Fritz is a soul-driven dance rock band hailing from Asheville, NC.
The group’s aggressive approach to funk, soul, and rock creates a sound that is uniquely their own. Their high-energy, danceable songs provide a platform for each member to shine. With powerful vocals, climactic solos, and tight grooves, The Fritz has built a devoted following and is captivating audiences everywhere.
https://www.facebook.com/events/315864515941853/
A Night in the South Pacific
For homeschoolers age 14-19 (and a guest)
Tickets are $40
Early Bird Special – $35 if purchased by March 20th
https://www.facebook.com/events/497285607470093/
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=302734317026785