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 third annual Hook, Line and Drinker Festival will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 3-7 p.m. at the Bridge Park in Sylva, N.C.
The festival, organized by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, is a celebration of Jackson County being the home of the N.C. Trout Capital and the WNC Fly Fishing Trail.
The festival features local craft beer vendors, fishing and outdoor industry vendors, food trucks, and music by progressive bluegrass band Another Country (3-4:45 p.m.) and soulful rocker Leeda “Lyric” Jones (5:15-7 p.m.).
Admission is free, but patrons 21 and over must purchase a $5 commemorative cup in order to purchase craft beer from our vendors. There will be children’s activities on site as well.
The second annual Tuck Trout Trot fun run/walk kicks off the day’s celebration at 9 a.m., at the nearby Jackson County Greenway in Cullowhee. Registration for the Tuck Trout Trot includes a T-shirt. More information is available on the website www.hooklinedrinkerfest.com or by calling the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at 828-586-2155.”
https://www.facebook.com/events/453741191821018/
Join us for a comprehensive workshop about caring for orphaned bottle baby kittens. Andee, who has raised more than 100 bottle babies for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, will discuss everything you need to know to keep orphaned kittens safe and healthy from birth to weaning.
This educational event is FREE and open to the public.
Lenoir-Rhyne University, 36 Montford Avenue in Asheville. Room 315.
https://www.facebook.com/events/602786883487903/
Join us for a comprehensive workshop about caring for orphaned bottle baby kittens. Andee, who has raised more than 100 bottle babies for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, will discuss everything you need to know to keep orphaned kittens safe and healthy from birth to weaning.
This educational event is FREE and open to the public.
Lenoir-Rhyne University, 36 Montford Avenue in Asheville. Room 315.
https://www.facebook.com/events/602786883487903/?event_time_id=602786886821236
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=242724869925613
Eluvium Brewing Company (11 Florida Avenue; Weaverville NC) is throwing a Jambalaya Supper to support Helping Hand! Saturday May 18, 5 – until its gone. $12 plate. Dinner by Fred’s Real Cajun. Music by Rooster. All proceeds to benefit Helping Hand Developmental Center. Go to http://eluviumbrewing.com for more info..
Come out for a night of Fun, Friends and Food to support a good cause. Hope to see you there
https://www.facebook.com/events/676647349450084/
Urban Orchard Cider Co. wants to give back to Asheville by providing very well produced FREE Live Music on our outdoor stage (The Asheville’s Fun Depot Stage @ Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope) that is fully sponsored by local businesses and showcases some of the best local musicians that we all have grown to love.
Each show will take place on the 3rd Saturday of each month, beginning on April 20th and running thru September 21st, from 5pm-9pm. There will be plenty of dancing room and a bar with Urban Orchard Craft Ciders and Asheville craft beers on tap. These shows will be as unique as the artists involved.
Look forward to:
April 20: Chalwa and JBOT
May 18: Aaron Woody Wood and Pierce Edens
June 15: Pleasure Chest and Pink Mercury
July 20: Ashley Heath and Daydream Creatures
August 17: Stump Mutts and Special Affair
September 21: The Skrillbillies and T.B.D.
Family Friendly!
Much love to these fantastic local businesses that support Local Live Music and the Musicians that make it happen.
Local Headlining Sponsor
Asheville’s Fun Depot
Additional Local Business Stage Sponsors
Shay Brown Events
H&H Distillery
The Asheville Masonic Temple
Asheville Burger & Mug Shakes
Iamavl
https://www.facebook.com/events/374671246454195/?event_time_id=374671249787528
Let us entertain you! This is not your average student show… It’s also DanceClub’s THREE year anniversary celebration!
Be prepared to be wowed, enchanted, mesmerized and possibly seduced by what our students have been working so hard on! Pole dancing, chair dancing, bellydance and special treats!!
Saturday May 18th – Shows at 5 pm & 7:30 pm
AND
Sunday May 19th – Shows at 5 pm & 7:30 pm
$12 – get your tickets here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-104&sView=day&sLoc=0
https://www.facebook.com/events/875456159464612/
5 th Annual Tryon International Film Festival BBQ Fundraiser
Brought to you by the Polk County Film Initiative
Join us for the 5 th Annual, Tryon International Film Festival BBQ Fundraiser, at Mountain Brook Vineyards
in Tryon.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, bell bottom jeans, tie-dyed shirts and free spirit, as we trip back to
1969 for a special screening of “Woodstock”.
Rap with all your friends and dig the music of Michael Baughman. Then munch out on the classic BBQ of
Bird Mountain and Tim Wright. Soak in the fabulous wines which are grown, bottled and produced on
Mountain Brooks’ spectacular seven-acre vineyard.
Asheville’s Power Band, “The Paper Crowns” will take the stage as the evening gets rolling. Then, as the
sun goes down, toss down a blanket let the Polk County Film initiative take you on a trip to
“Woodstock”. See how 50,000 tickets holders brought along 500,000 of their friends and turned
Woodstock into a pivoting point of the pop culture.
It will be a groovy evening to remember. Please support Year 5 of the Tryon International Film Festival.
Tired of swiping?
The only dating event with a 95% match rate! Meet mindful singles on up to 24 fun, facilitated dates. See why singles call Tantra Speed Date “Yoga for your Love Life!”
Now in 20+ cities, this Yoga-inspired workshop is more than dating, it’s “Yoga for your Love Life!” Combination relationship skills class + speed date, you’ll share a moment of guided connection with up to 24 dates in a traditional Puja circle. Exercises are fun, PG-rated (think light partner yoga, actor’s improv, eye-gazing, dance), and are infused with positive relating skills. You’ll walk away not only with matches, but with a refreshing perspective on what relationships can be!
*Over 5,000 attendees have gone on 40,000+ dates in 20+ cities worldwide. 95% have matched with one or more dates. If you don’t match, your next event is on us!
Get your ticket today and experience the magic singles from New York to San Francisco–to now London!–are raving about!
? “I met the love of my life! I was hesitant to go but I’m SO glad I did!” -Catherine B. (Denver)
? “Unquestionably the best dating event I have ever attended. It’s transformative.” -John N.
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For more information, visit:
https://www.tantrany.com/date/asheville/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1306999822782787/
Join Nathalie Claes for a full moon practice focusing on peeling away the koshas, or outer layers of the body, to find and connect to your true inner self.
You will be guided through a full lunar cycle, starting in stillness & support, followed by a slow-motion awakening, then building strength & opening through lunar waves, and finally winding down before deep relaxation. Savasana will be accompanied by the live soundscape of voice and guitar.
https://www.facebook.com/events/361968284602602/
After all that shopping at the art festival or just trying to stay away from down town,, come in and get a cold one and listen to Dereck McCoy play it will for sure make your night.
https://www.facebook.com/events/793083134405260/
Let’s discuss how we came to live competitively and fearfully, then we’ll watch a free movie, then we’ll discuss self-empowerment strategies.
“No tree, it is said, can grow to Heaven unless its roots reach down to Hell.” -C.G. Jung
In a world where most relationships are framed as struggles for power, we inherently fear losing the competition and living impoverished. The fight for survival forces us into this competition and the modern world seems enslaved by it. Even those in power have to constantly fight to stay there. How do we transition to a partnership model?
The transition is made smoother during these discussions. When we come to understand the symbolic quote by Carl Jung, the picture becomes much clearer.
I invite you to finish dinner early and come join the discussion!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2224877470931861/
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/2180837808701554/
STORIES INSPIRED BY THE WOMEN WHO CAME FORWARD
An evening of humor and hurt, courage, anger and honesty
Eight short plays — including two musicals!
All proceeds to benefit OurVOICE
“RAUCOUS! An act of vehement feminist protest…. Mr. Trump has denied their accounts. But these plays — even the funniest of them — vibrate with fury and disgust, and they’re poised to go wide.”
— New York Times
“The play itself was terrific. Each of its eight acts honored a victim and her story (one act actually honored the victims who haven’t yet spoken). Some were disturbing, some were hilarious, most were both. ”
— New York Magazine
https://www.facebook.com/events/1043671745843917/?event_time_id=1043671749177250
Save The Date! We would like to announce our Well-Being & Resiliency Gala being held on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 from 6-9pm in Asheville, NC.
This ticketed event will feature: guest speaker Phil Ford, food/drinks, music, and a live/silent auction. Proceeds from this gala will benefit the Well-Being & Resiliency Endowment Fund, established in honor of our late friend and fellow student Mikey Nam.
An invitation link to RSVP will be sent on a later date. Please contact us if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/373072806906976/
Saturday, May 18 at Hot Yoga Asheville
6:30-8:30 pm
Join us for an enchanting yin yoga practice led by Stacy Fiano, accompanied by the talented Mikaya Swabb playing the gong and singing bowls.
Yin Yoga uses long holds and stretches done on the floor to lengthen the deep connective tissues between the muscles and the fascia throughout the body. It helps to increase circulation in the joints and improve joint flexibility. The simplicity of a yin practice allows us to return to our bodies in a calming way that allows us to gaze inward.
The use of ancient sound healing instruments like the gong and Tibetan singing bowls allows the body and mind to relax more deeply. The gong played in a series of crescendos is effective in breaking through energy blockages and stress in the parasympathetic nervous system. The soft sound of the singing bowls allow the mind to travel more deeply into stillness. The complementary effects of these two sound frequencies allows the natural flow of our energy to move more freely.
Cost is $30 for one / $50 for a couple
https://www.facebook.com/events/308652930045575/
$15 Advance / $15 Day of Show
House of Hamill (Rose Baldino of Burning Bridget Cleary and Brian Buchanan of Enter the Haggis) are redefining Celtic Folk music. With their passion for unusual, unique fiddle tunes and knack for putting a dark twist on traditional songs, House of Hamill bring a modern edge to Irish music and have established themselves as fresh and compelling songwriters.
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 Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/291740501515407/
Join us Saturday May 18 for the best in Ballroom, Country and Latin dance music. There will be a complimentary lesson with Katherine Wu at 7:00PM then dancing 8:00-10:30PM. Light snacks and sodas served. Only $10 per person.
https://www.facebook.com/events/463456467733910/
Singer/guitarist, Izzi Hughes, is no newcomer to music or performing. She brings a youthful energy to every performance, while “wowing” the audience with her musical maturity. Her eclectic mix of songs will remind you of the old ones you have forgotten, while putting a unique twist on the new ones of today.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2212096852215279/
Join Mike and me for an evening of music, dinner, and drinks at the 305 Lounge & Eatery.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2318322625048581/
The Neon Frontier Tour
Tickets on sale March 8 at 10 am
https://www.facebook.com/events/404351563659980/
Third Sat Swing – Every month.
7-8 Lessons Beginner lesson
8-11pm Open Dancing
Cover: $8 See you on the dance floor.
We have had great fun crowds on these Saturday nights! Come join us and make new dance friends. See you on the Saturday night swing dance floor at Landmark Hall.
https://www.facebook.com/events/288390884896693/
The Asheville Ballet, Ann Dunn Director, proudly announces its final production of the 2018-19 Season. The professional production of all original choreography will be held May 17-18 at 7:30, at Diana Wortham Theatre, and will feature local and national guest artists, choreographers, and dancers.
Ten of our brilliant choreographers, including Ann Dunn, Taylor Edwards, Phillip McRorie, Rebecca Nohria, Rebecca OQuinn, Tricia Renshaw, Lane Wagner, Sandi Weinberg, Stephanie Wolfe, and Nancy Zander, have created a bouquet of dance for your delight. Ranging in styles from classical ballet to contemporary, and in moods from joyful and humorous to thought-provoking, the artists have put together a visual and aural feast not to be matched.
For information on the event or on North Carolina’s oldest non-profit, adult, professional ballet company, call Artistic Director, Ann Dunn, at 828-215-3728 or visit ashevilleballet.com. Tickets are available at the Diana Wortham Theatre box office in person, online, or by phone (828) 257-4530.
Image by Studio Misha Photography.
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In this family-friendly performance, longtime Candid Camera host Peter Funt’s hilarious stage comedy is blended with clips, quips, and behind-the-scenes tales from the show’s funniest moments. Incorporating the best of Candid Camera episodes in a fast-paced, laugh-filled romp through the decades, audience participation and special surprises make the show a great night of fun! Candid Camera Live is the ultimate fan book for those who grew up with Candid Camera–from the 1940s to the present. Filled with photos and stories never before published, and a tribute to Alan Funt, creator and original host, this is a true keepsake. It’s Allen Funt, Peter Funt and a cast of millions!
Three misfit teenagers come together to start a Speech & Debate team at school, protest the school’s production of Once Upon a Mattress, and take down a possibly predatory teacher. Loyalties shift and secrets are revealed in this dark comedy by Tony-winner Stephen Karam.
You asked for them….. we got them for you. By popular request, Jeremy’s Ten: A Pearl Jam Tribute is coming to The Artisan of Flat Rock.
Hear your favorites from Ten, Vs., Vitalogy, and so much more…
Special guest: TBA
Ticket will be on sale soon: $12 for members and $17 for non-members (which will include your one year membership fee)
https://www.facebook.com/events/186126975615920/
Zydeco Dance Party with Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Show: 7:30pm
Doors: 6:30pm
$18 – $20
Ages 18+
Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/zydeco-dance-party-with-nathan-the-zydeco-cha-chas/
Nathan Williams plays Zydeco, the fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of the Creole people of South Louisiana, a relatively modern style that emerged after the Second World War. With its trademark rubboard percussion, electric guitars and R&B Influences, Zydeco is distinct from the fiddle-driven music of neighboring Cajuns. Zydeco is now a familiar sound to many, heard in commercials for mainstream companies such as Burger King and Toyota, and there are pockets of devoted Zydeco dancers throughout the world. Yet, after Its flush of national popularity in the late 1980s, which saw soaring sales of both Zydeco and Cajun CDs, Zydeco has in many ways faded from popular consciousness, retreating to the South Louisiana dance halls and festival gigs that sustained it all along.
If Zydeco was a one-trick pony, that might be well and good. However, in the hands of a dedicated musician and songwriter such as Nathan Williams, Zydeco is one of the most expressive sounds in roots music. Nathan’s down-home parables are delivered with surprising musical turns and a distinctive Caribbean tilt that reaches back to the very beginnings of Creole culture in Louisiana.
Growing up in a Creole-speaking home in St. Martinville, Nathan eagerly sought out the music of Zydeco originators such as Clifton Chenier. When he was too young to actually attend a Clifton Chenier dance at a St. Martinville club, he hovered by the window-sized fan at the back of the building to hear his idol, only to have the bill of his baseball cap clipped off by the fan when he leaned too close. Later, while recovering from a serious illness, Nathan decided to dedicate himself to learning the accordion. That dedication blossomed into an illustrious career, encompassing seven albums and spanning close to two decades.
The music of Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas is the expression of a remarkable South Louisiana family. Dennis Paul Williams. Nathan’s brother, brings his jazz-influenced guitar chops to the band. He’s also a well-Known painter whose work has been shown throughout the country, and who contributed the cover and tray card paintings for their new album, Hang It High, Hang It Low. Keyboardist Nathan Williams Jr. is enrolled in the music program at the University of South Louisiana. while he leads his own band in the Lafayette area. Rubboard player Mark Williams is a cousin who has been with the band since its inception. Manager Sid ‘El Sid O’ Williams, the eldest Williams brother, is an entrepreneur who has built a remarkable network. of businesses in Lafayette. while honing his skills as an accordion contender himself.
Rounding out the Cha Chas is the exceptional rhythm section of bassist Paul Newman and drummer Herman ‘Rat’ Brown, who held the drum chair with Buckwheat Zydeco for many years.
In the world of contemporary African-American music, roots styles are easily categorized as old music, good for sampling maybe, but not music that relates to the lives of mainstream American people. Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas might make us think twice about this assumption, for here is uplifting, new music that remains connected to its place in history. If you haven’t heard what’s happening in Zydeco lately, here’s your chance!
https://www.facebook.com/events/793919621007467/
It’s been nearly a decade since Dawes first emerged from Southern California, carrying with them a roots-rock sound that nodded to the past – including the West Coast folksingers and cosmic country-rockers who chased a similar muse during the 1970s – while still pushing forward.
Over the years that followed their debut, the band evolved and electrified. The grooves deepened. The amplifiers grew louder. Once known for their honest approach to classic sounds, Dawes grew into something different: a forward-thinking, boundary-pushing band for the 21st century, willing to follow inspiration wherever it leads. On the group’s sixth album, Passwords, that inspiration pulls guitarist/singer Taylor Goldsmith, drummer Griffin Goldsmith, bassist Wylie Gelber, and keyboardist Lee Pardini into their most universal, topical territory to date.
https://www.facebook.com/events/275572863130983/
Saturday May 18th 8-9:30 pm
Cost $18-22
Join Ra Ma for an activation within the Full Flower Moon of Scorpio. You will receive cosmic insights, a deep meditative experience and a long gong to heal and seal your nervous system. All levels and all abilities are welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/events/402879500274853/
Join us for some acoustic jams with Elliott Stevens! Free show, upstairs at Mica Town!
https://www.facebook.com/events/619957618521505/