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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Give us 2-4 hours. Enjoy a day of music and memories — and the knowledge that you helped to bring a community together! You’ll also get a little swag: a 11th Annual Festival Tee Shirt, snacks, a drink ticket, and our new Blue Ridge Pride Center buttons and stickers. Volunteer roles include: setup and breakdown, selling wristbands, beverages or merchandise, and assisting with volunteer check-in or VIP. Learn more and sign up here.
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Summer Reading Programs continue and July’s library events are full of fun, interesting, and educational opportunities. Check out one of the many book clubs or reading times with our therapy dog. Also, the Early Bird Special: Classics & Casseroles will have you watching classic movies while noshing on potluck items. As for Summer Reading Programs, you can get down with Groovin’ on Grovemont and launch fireworks with the Bottle Rockets! program.
There’s so much going on in July, check out the Summer Reading Programs and July Library Events lists below.
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RiverFest 2019 is less than two weeks! As part of our RiverFest celebrations this year we will be raffling off two kayaks from Liquidlogic. Funds raised from the raffle will support our work to revitalize the French Broad River and watershed.
Tickets are $10 for 10 or 25 for $20. Purchase your tickets here.
Come experience the love of clay with our talented artists at Odyssey ClayWorks! Learn to sculpt, coil, and even get to try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
Momentum Gallery in downtown Asheville hosts new summer exhibitions – Mariella Bisson, Setting Shapes; Oil paintings by two new painters: Samantha Keely Smith and Paul Sattler; and a group invitational called Give Me Wood. These exhibitions continue at 24 N Lexington Avenue through the end of August.
Mariella Bisson deftly delineates the sculptural planes of regional waterfalls and sylvan scenes creating refreshingly contemporary landscape paintings. Her oil-over-collage paintings feature built-up texture, suggesting the complex surface of stone and tree bark, lichen, and moss. Bisson’s paintings demonstrate a strong understanding of formal composition and reflect a sensibility honed from time she’s spent immersed in the outdoors. Of note, Bisson is a two-time recipient of the Pollock-Krasner grant and was awarded a New York Foundation for the Arts fellowship in painting.
Samantha Keely Smith creates inspired and stirring abstract paintings in oil. The Brooklyn-based artist sees her paintings “as an expression of our internal turbulence. They reflect the overwhelming reality of being constantly aware of what is happening in the wider world – Change is the only constant.” Smith’s nebulous compositions are evocative of luminous cloudscapes and primordial oceans. Brilliant areas of stained pigment collide with waves of painterly brush strokes ultimately conjuring imagined environments with a timeless quality. “These paintings are about the essence of who we all are, as human beings… We all want love and connection.” Smith’s works give form to fluctuations between turbulence and calm present in everything from our emotions to the temporal world. Overall, Smith’s focus is on the underlying psychological impact of the dawning awareness of our shifting reality.
An accomplished oil painter, Paul Sattler was the recipient of the John R. Solomon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship. In 2004, he was selected to exhibit at the 179th Annual Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the National Academy of Design in New York, where he received the Wallace Truman Prize. Dramatic narratives unfold in his charged and enigmatic oil paintings which reference historic and literary sources. Sattler comments, “A diverse population of animals are enmeshed in my works’ human-inhabited environments, theatrical locales, and domestic dramas.”
Give Me Wood is an imaginative and evocative collection of contemporary painting and wood sculpture. Central to the identity and creation of all the extraordinary two- and three-dimensional works in the exhibition is the common material of wood. The participating artists defy logic, explore space (both real and imagined), carve, bend, turn, and otherwise construct some truly amazing and innovative work! Featuring Michael Alm, Garry Knox Bennett, Gil Bruvel, Christian Burchard, Tom Eckert, David Ellsworth, Ron Layport, Wendy Maruyama, and Sylvie Rosenthal.
Catch Lil Meow Meow Plays your favorite R&B and Rap jams every Thursday night! No cover. Party at Aux from 10pm-2am.
https://www.facebook.com/events/503021823559298/?event_time_id=503021910225956
Genre: Indie
Cover: $5 suggested donation @ the door
Show: 10PM
Ages: 21+
Little Bird
Born and raised in Annapolis, MD, Indie R&B/Soul outfit, Little Bird, now hails from Charleston, SC. They are currently touring their 2019 release, Proxima, which reflects the sonic alchemy of a broad range of musical influences, such as legendary artists, D’Angelo, and Erykah Badu, along with revered modern acts, Hiatus Kaiyote, Fat Freddy’s Drop, and Nick Hakim.
New members Ben Mossman (Bass), Oleg Terentiev (Drums), Noah Jones (Piano) have joined originators Jay Hurtt (Guitar/Vocals) and James Rubush (Guitar) to create the sound heard on Familiar, and continue to develop their sound with material set to be released in 2019.
“gHost” was released in April 2019 as the first single off of the upcoming, space odyssey themed, record entitled “Proxima”. “Proxima”, the bands first self-produced record, will be released in 4 Episodes: Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma, beginning summer of 2019 through December of 2019.
web: http://www.thisislittlebird.com/
vid: https://youtu.be/I98yLmocl34
https://www.facebook.com/events/283460695711510/
I play old school music, YOU sing what you want!
***Don’t forget to check out our Monthly theme nights and start planning your costumes. If you don’t want to dress up you can wear a shirt to match the theme. (Dressing up is not mandatory)
July 18-Stranger Things *new season (Dress 80’s era)
Augaust 29-Grease Lightning (T Bird, Pink Ladies, 50/60’s era)
September 26-Hotel Transylvania (Monster on Vacation)
October 31-HALLOWEEN (Wear what you want)
Novermber 21-Pajama Party (Onesies, Flannel’s, NO Lingerie)
December 19-9th Annual Get Vocal Formal (Dress to the 9)
All dates are subject to change.
https://www.facebook.com/events/631322933995027/?event_time_id=647696775690976
Summer is all about outdoor fun, spending quality time together as a family and taking in the wonderful sights of nature. Submit your photos of your family hiking, sunlight making its way through the trees or of the fantastic views that make Chimney Rock so special. 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 cost to enter contest.
https://www.facebook.com/events/540542089755630/?event_time_id=540542179755621
Join us for Fired Up Art Camp!
Campers will have the opportunity to explore new areas of art in a fun and creative way. Projects will include Pottery Wheel, Clay Hand Building, Glass Fusing, Canvas Painting, Mosaics and much more! 10% OFF if registered by 5/15/19 (Discount applies to full week only. Not valid with other discounts or offers.)
Sign up on our website! Questions? Message or call (828) 253-8181
5-Day Camp $130/week, 9:00 am – Noon. Individual days $35.00 per day, Ages 5-12 years old.
https://www.facebook.com/events/549858712183742/
Join us for Fired Up Art Camp!
Campers will have the opportunity to explore new areas of art in a fun and creative way. Projects will include Pottery Wheel, Clay Hand Building, Glass Fusing, Canvas Painting, Mosaics and much more! 10% OFF if registered by 5/15/19 (Discount applies to full week only. Not valid with other discounts or offers.)
Sign up on our website! Questions? Message or call (828) 253-8181
5-Day Camp $130/week, 9:00 am – Noon. Individual days $35.00 per day, Ages 5-12 years old.
https://www.facebook.com/events/549858712183742/?event_time_id=549858728850407
PMA SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Learn martial arts as well as how to lightsaber fight like the best Jedi ever!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION UNTIL June 1ST! ONLY $169 Per week!
Cost for camps is $199 per camper per week. Camp Hours run from 9am to 2pm. Campers will have an hour long class each day, along with arts and crafts, games, and more! Each Friday, they will have a pizza party and a special event that coordinates with the theme of the week.
Any camper not planning on participating for the full week will pay $39 per day that they plan to attend (however, no refunds will be given for missed days and you must register for these days by calling the studio directly or visiting in person- 231 S Liberty St. • 828-713-0765.)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2236134903313431/
In its 72nd year, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of crafts ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media and jewelry. Event hours are: Thursday 7/18 10:00am – 6:00pm Friday 7/19 10:00am – 6:00pm Saturday 7/20 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 7/21 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Thu, 23 May 2019 at 01:57 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/2680849528655010/
There’s more than Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk in downtown Asheville’s Ben & Jerry’s this summer.
Art created by Vance Elementary School fifth grade students of art educator Robbie Lipe is now on display on the brick walls opposite the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The exhibit depicts the students’ interpretation of the artist Kehinde Wiley and the contemporary portraits he creates inspired by traditional Baroque paintings. It will be featured through the end of the summer.
“Ben & Jerry’s is excited about showcasing art from the community inside our scoop shop,” said general manager Chris Carter. “Making use of our walls to show what local artists are creating complements our social mission — to be actively involved in the places we live and do business. I hope this is the first of many art exhibits on our walls.”
Carter gave all the credit for the exhibit to Ms. Lipe, who teaches kindergarten through 5th-grade students at Vance Elementary. She was named the North Carolina Arts Educators Association “Art Educator of the Year” in 2017-2018.
Ben & Jerry’s is located at 19 Haywood Street. Current hours are Monday-Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 10 pm.
For more information, call Carter at 310-601-6247.
This energetic program is designed for elders in our community to enjoy time outdoors learning about local history, enjoying each other’s company, and getting some exercise.
If you enjoy Geri-fit, you’re sure to enjoy this program!
Each walk will last approximately 45 minutes.
6/21- All About Haywood St.
7/19- Battle Square and Wall St.
Space is limited. Please register in the North Carolina Room, lower level, Pack Library or via this link:
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/news_detail.aspx?newsid=15766#/?i=2
https://www.facebook.com/events/2286431948237153/
Fresh peach sampling and home-churned “Old Ken Cole” ice cream from The Deli Bakery and Ice Cream Shop. The perfect combination!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2179662462326407/
Ciao Y’all is an experiment in blending traditions of preservation and preserved traditions from another world. It is the idea of delivering quality fresh food using the local produce and canning methods blended with the flavors of Italy. White table cloth quality meals with country inspiration and a laid back service.
https://www.facebook.com/events/348080332549955/?event_time_id=348080335883288
Hobby horsing is the “safe, fun and affordable way to ride horses”. Riders participating in competitive hobby horsing – a toy consisting of a stick with a model horse head – perform and mimic the movements and technicality of horseback riding in the disciplines of show jumping and dressage, then translate that to their stick horse, where judges will mark and score their rounds. For participants competing in show jumping, courses are set with tricky combinations and patterns, similar to the show jumping competitions seen at TIEC throughout the year. Individuals must register by noon on event day.
We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!
Cost: Included with Park admission.
https://www.facebook.com/events/205232420384951/?event_time_id=205232480384945
Separate Beds
July 11 – 20, 2019
Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:00PM and 7:30PM
Fridays 8:00PM
Saturdays 2:00PM and 8:00PM
Sundays 2:00PM
Snapshot:
This romantic and reflective comedy by M.J. Cruise brings new life to the enduring question, is the grass really greener on the other side? In an effort to spice up their relationship, empty nesters embark on a cruise vacation only to meet another couple who seem to “have it all”. Comparing their relationships, careers, and lives, these two couples are set on a course to rediscover the sparks that brought them together.
The 31st season of Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru, kicks off Friday, May 17 from 5-9pm. Downtown After 5 takes place the 3rd Friday of the month May – September and is held on North Lexington Avenue. Events are free and open to the public.
Come have some fun with us, while you Sip & Sparkle!
Delicious libations (CBD can be added), and Finklepott’s Original Fairy Hair!
It’s going to be a Fairy-Good Time!
FREE DEAD FRIDAYS @ The One Stop
– feat. members of Phuncle Sam acoustic
Join us at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall every Friday at 5:30PM for our FREE Acoustic Grateful Dead series Featuring members of Phuncle Sam and great drink and food specials.
https://www.facebook.com/events/244820139590703/?event_time_id=244820239590693
Bike Nite is back EVERY FRIDAY through the end of Summer!!
Live Music // DJs // Ride Alongs // And so much more!!
We will be having a kick off party later this month and a huge end of season event later this summer. Stayed tuned for details!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/372453063350999/?event_time_id=372453120017660
CRUISE THEN BOOZE
$30.00 Per Person
EVERY FRIDAY EVENING JUNE THROUGH AUGUST.
START YOUR SUMMER EVENING OFF RIGHT WITH A 2 HOUR PADDLE TRIP DOWN THE FRENCH BROAD AND END AT OSKAR BLUES BREWERY FOR A COLD CRAFT BEER (Drinks Not Included In Cost).
HEADWATERS OUTFITTERS WILL MEET YOU AT OSKAR BLUES BREWERY AT 5:30 PM WITH BOATS, LIFE-JACKETS, AND PADDLES. A QUICK 2 MINUTE SHUTTLE TO PISGAH FOREST ACCESS WILL PUT YOU AT THE LAUNCH SITE OF YOUR PADDLE TRIP. END YOUR PADDLE AT THE PENROSE BOATING ACCESS. THE SHUTTLE (APPROXIMATE 10 MIN.) WILL TAKE YOU BACK TO OSKAR BLUES AND THE TAPROOM IS OPEN TILL 10:00 PM.
ENJOY GREAT BEER AND LIVE MUSIC……..PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY!
COST- $30.00 PER PERSON
**GUEST DO NOT HAVE TO BE 21 TO PADDLE**
**DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN COST**
https://www.facebook.com/events/2291829214372611/?event_time_id=2291829237705942
Dan has performed professionally for the past ten years in a variety of settings. His musical repertoire includes Swing, Bossa-Nova, Blues, Bebop, Latin-Funk and Love Songs/ Ballads. Dan’s “flying fingers” and eloquent chord solos have earned him a reputation as one of the finest guitarists in the region. Much of his success, however, lies in the ability to provide the right moods at the right moments, making every event enjoyable and memorable.
https://www.facebook.com/events/449001529238377/?event_time_id=449001569238373
FREE PATIO SHOW :: The Mid Majors at The Grey Eagle
The Mid Majors is a “pop-up” group featuring a rotating, interstate collective of musical brethren. Soulful vocals, Wurlitzer electric piano and pedal steel guitar offer creative interpretations of songs by a genre-spanning list of artists like Neil Young, The Band, Gillian Welch, Stevie Wonder, Radiohead, Ryan Adams, Nina Simone and many more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/459171724917221/
✨ STS9 : “SHINING ROCK” ✨
? Asheville ? North Carolina ?
3 Nights of STS9 : July 19-21, 2019
Returning to Pigsah Brewing Company!!!
Info + ticket links: https://sts9.com/pages/sts9-shining-rock-2019
Shining Rock is a special place in Pisgah National Forest outside of Asheville. It was our favorite place to camp and explore when we lived in Atlanta. With these shows, we want to pay homage to this beautiful place and tap into the inspiration it’s given us over the years ✨??
Public onsale is this Friday 5/3 @ 11am ET
3-day Passes: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sts9-3-night-pass-tickets-61080094206
VIP Tickets: http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/sts9-presents-shining-rock/
Friday Only Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sts9-night-one-friday-tickets-60893736806
Saturday Only Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sts9-night-two-saturday-tickets-61066220710
Sunday Only Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sts9-night-three-sunday-tickets-61066323016
Travel & Lodging Info: http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/info/travel-lodging/
https://www.facebook.com/events/593757951124999/