Calendar of Events

Johnnie Blackwell sings and rings in
A Merry YULE this Friday night.
Don’t miss this wildly versatile musician! Come Celebrate the Winter Solstice with us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/204535163824939/

Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. The driving-only tour includes thousands of dazzling lights and displays placed along a magical journey on the road circling Lake Julian Park.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights takes place nightly from December 2-23. Want to experience the show by foot? Lights by the Lake Stroll Night is on Saturday, December 1. Please check our Facebook event page for information on any closings due to winter weather.

Tickets are $10 at the gate ($8 in advance) for a standard passenger car or van. A portion of the proceeds benefit Buncombe County Special Olympics.

https://www.facebook.com/events/260293307959881/?event_time_id=260293387959873

Mario Kart Tournament Fridays at 6pm. 1st place wins a prize!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1970050149752330/

Mario Kart Tournament Fridays at 6pm. 1st place wins a prize!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1970050149752330/?event_time_id=1970050189752326

Nick Gonnering returns to French Broad River brewery! Come and listen in on his original 12 string Blues, Folk and Americana styling!

Nick Gonnering is a 12 string inspirational folk artist from the Asheville, NC area. His music is a reflection of his yogic journey through life and it centers around the heart, transformation, and clarity.
Nicks unique style is reminiscent of early John butler trio, jack Johnson and Michael hedges. With a voice similar to that of Jason Mraz and Brandon Boyd. His powerful lyrics will help guide you through his journey but also reflect on the macrocosm of the times we are surrounded by and how to steady your mind to remain truly and authentically you.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2128767254041901/

Holiday art sale hosted by Aura Gallery and Be boutique featuring work by resident and guest artist for the last gallery walk of the year featuring handmade jewelry, printed home goods, fine art, holistic skin care and more.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1033267970207508/

Australian writer Scout Smith-O’Leary shares her journey to womanhood in this deeply insightful, heart-warming and hilarious debut memoir “Revelation, oh!: A Young Aussie’s Memoir Navigating Sex, Drugs, Society and the Journey to Self-Discovery.”

These are the trials and tribulations of a young girl’s journey into womanhood voicing society’s most taboo subjects through personal anecdote and reflection. From young love, sexual assault, suicide, drug use, self-esteem, porn, cognitive dissonance, capitalism, sibling rivalry and gender identity, no stone is left unturned in this inspiring, thought-provoking, heart-warming tale of self-discovery.

Come meet Scout and get a signed copy!

https://www.facebook.com/events/740690672976943/

Celebrate the shortest day/longest night of the year with us in style. Dust off your ugly Christmas sweaters and join us for a night of special releases and merriment. We will be playing National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at 9 and will announce the top 3 winners of our ugly sweater contest before the movie starts.

Special releases for the day:
Rum BA Olde Soul Imperial Stout
Tequila BA Olde Soul Imperial Stout (March 2018 release)
Lonely Soul Imperial Stout (Olde Soul base beer)
Future World Batch 6 NE IPA (African Queen, Azacca, and Amarillo hops)
Harm’s Way BBA Imperial Stout

https://www.facebook.com/events/441061436423393/

Experience Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. Walk through an outdoor winter wonderland and see the Arboretum’s gardens dressed in more than half-a-million holiday lights. Roast s’mores by the fire, listen to your favorite holiday tunes or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cider or beer. Proceeds from the event will support the Arboretum’s educational programs, exhibit and facilities year-round.

Tickets range from $8-18 and must be purchased in advance online at www.ncwinterlights.com.

https://www.facebook.com/events/183329605927836/?event_time_id=183329665927830

Join us for an evening of food, beer, and holiday cheer here at Twin Leaf Brewery!

Themed around the “12 Days of Christmas”, our annual Christmas celebration will feature 12 stations of holiday fun. Tickets for this event can be purchased in our taproom or through our website. All food will be provided by the lovely ladies of Verbena Cakes and Catering.

The 12 Days of Christmas ticket grants each guest exclusive access to the following 12 stations of holiday cheer:

1. Beer Station – each ticket includes two complimentary pours of Twin Leaf craft brew or warm mulled cider from Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope

2. Mac ‘n Cheese Bar – that’s right, a Macaroni ‘n Cheese BAR!

3. Grazing Table – our “Grazing Table” is a smorgasbord of charcuterie treats including assorted meats and cheeses, seasonal jams, mustards, pickled veggies, crostini, crackers and nuts.

4. Sliders Bar – complete with three options of tiny sliders.

5. Holiday Caricature Drawings with Scarlet – individual and group drawings will be available.

6. Charity Kissing Booth with the Grinch – ’tis the season for giving. Get in the spirit and help us support a wonderful, local nonprofit. We are so excited to partner with Asheville GreenWorks to get you up close and personal with Miss Grinch and her little dog, Pipa! For a small donation, you can get a high five, kiss on the cheek, dog kisses, dog shakes, and selfies with Miss Grinch and Pipa. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Asheville GreenWorks to help further their efforts to clean up and better our community.

7. Santa’s Brewhouse Tours – specialty brewhouse tours with Twin Leaf’s owner and head brewer, Tim Weber.

8: Santa’s Wish List – here’s your last chance to get your personal Christmas list to ol’ Saint Nick!

9. Tree Trimming & Ornament Decorating – help us decorate our taproom Christmas tree. There will be ornaments to decorate and hang, as well as DIY popcorn garland. Guests are also welcome to bring an ornament from home to add to our collection!

10. Cake Walk – get down to some classic Christmas tunes and win a delicious pie or cake, made specialty by Verbena Cakes and Catering.

11. Holiday Photo Booth – photo booth fun brought to you by Rose Hecht Creative.

12. Stocking Stuffers Grab Bag – reach in and draw your complimentary parting gift.

This will be a night to remember. We’re looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with all of our Twin Leaf friends and family!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1335502373258450/

Bring Your Shine to Buti!

Join Kayla for this Sparkle + Shine edition of Buti and Bubbles! Come in sparkly clothes and accessories for this pre-Christmas Buti class and sweat it out with your friends! Have fun with it!

$14 drop-in / 1 class credit

https://www.facebook.com/events/209184263304247/

Tour Gatlinburg’s most dazzling light displays by hopping aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights! This popular winter tradition is the perfect way to see our mountain town in all its Winter Magic splendor. Get your tickets today!

https://www.facebook.com/events/726348577700947/?event_time_id=726348587700946

The Jason DeCristofaro duo will be playing holiday tunes featuring vibraphone and bass. Jason DeCristofaro is a multifaceted and active educator, performer, and composer based in Asheville, NC. Join us for a festive evening with ginger beer and free live music!

https://www.facebook.com/events/270694093797351/

Holidaaazical!!

Get Pumped for the Jingle all the way holiday GLO RIDE!!

Doors at 5:30
Ride at 6:30
Drinks at 7:30

Come early and get your glo on!!

$20.00 includes glo paint, epic glo sweat experience and drinks after.

Sign up early cuz you know, it will fill fast :)

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https://www.facebook.com/events/1823964391063064/

Every third Friday

We will be singing mostly ol’ timey hymns along with a few new ones.

This is a family event. People of all ages and from all denominations are welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/events/701615543570465/

Sierra Hull is a singer, mandolinist and former child prodigy who signed with Rounder at age 13 and distinguished herself by becoming the first bluegrass musician to receive a Presidential Scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Though she is best known for her work as a mandolin player, Hull is also respected as a composer and lyricist, having worked closely with 15-time Grammy Award-Winner, Bela Fleck. And now, Sierra invites everyone to enjoy the musical sounds of a Bluegrass Christmas celebration.

Sweet Sippin’ will be Merry & Bright tonight as we collaborate with a local catering partner and Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard out of Hendersonville, NC. 5 wines, 5 course samples and the beautiful sounds of The Quatrophonics, a quartet of wily saxophonists…even Santa will want a ticket! A great early Christmas gift for yourself or others – join us as we celebrate what this season is all about – spending time with those you love, and celebrating the local talents around us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/207106746860707/

“Only in Darkness can we perceive our LIGHT”

Pause. Breathe. Absorb the shifts, gifts, and wisdom of 2018.

In beautiful community ceremony we thank the Darkness for illuminating our LIGHT over this past year.

Most of us received Strong Medicine in 2018, it was a monumental teacher. Have you reflected on “the Gift” you received? Strength? Trust? Fortitude? Choose what you now give back that no longer serves, and what you will carry forward to embody and illuminate in a momentous 2019.

Celebrate this Solstice with us with the ancient, indigenous sounds of Tibetan and Crystal Bowls, Sacred Voice, Trance Drum Journey and movement to embody deeply…taking us HOME

Wonderful Dark Chocolate provided for grounding at the end :-)

Your Sonic Guides are Vibrational Alchemist, and Asheville newcomer, Myrrh de Marmion on Tibetan and crystal bowls, steel tongue drums, and Sacred Voice®; and Asheville Trance Drummer Extraordinaire, Chris Pankey on frame and ocean drums.

FOR ALL SEATING: You will be lying/sitting on a hardwood yoga floor during most of the evening. Yoga mats, blankets, bolsters are available for use onsite. If you need more cushions to be most comfortable please feel free to bring your own.

ONLINE TICKETS only, we have eight General Admission seats are available. Use the ticket link in this event for purchase. NO REFUNDS. All General Admission seating is FIRST COME so arrive early to find your spot and get settled.

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING: $18
PREMIER FLOOR SEATING WITH HEALING: $28 SOLD OUT

For questions, more information, contact Myrrh at [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/316885579134699/

Gutter country, jazz and swing cut with booze drenched chainsaw rock n roll.
[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/267633513930392/

After seeing her fiancé on TV kissing another woman at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mary’s life falls apart — just in time for the holidays. Over the next year, she stumbles back into the dating world, where “romance” ranges from weird and creepy to absurd and comical. It seems nothing can help Mary’s growing cynicism, until the charm and innocence of a five-year-old boy unexpectedly brings a new outlook on life and love. This heartwarming one woman show offers a hilarious and modern alternative to the old standards of the holiday season.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1658799787558592/?event_time_id=1658799844225253

A family holiday tradition comes to life in “A Rocky Mountain Christmas” as Jim Curry performs the music from John Denver’s many Christmas Television specials and Christmas Music collections. Memorable melodies that speak to the heart of the holidays like “Silver Bells,” “Silent Night,” and “O Holy Night,” along with John’s own “Christmas for Cowboys,” “Noel, Christmas Eve,” “Aspenglow,” and “The Peace Carol.” Enjoy these songs along with John’s all-time hits like “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” and “Back Home Again,” as Jim Curry and his band “fill up your senses” in this heart-felt seasonal show.

BLACK NATIVITY: LIBERATION HOLIDAY is an artistic production in celebration of black heritage, contributions, creativity, and community, featuring music, dance, and poetry woven into a dramatic story. Guided by the creative team of director Daniele Martin, music director Jonathan Santos, and choreographer Michael Hayes, the show will feature live music by Santos Soul and the Soulution Band, with contributions from local artists such as the Urban Arts Institute (UAI) dancers, Olympia Garrett, JaNesha Renee, Kia Rice, Kasia Maatafale and DJ Twan.
BLACK NATIVITY: LIBERATION HOLIDAY is coordinated by Southside Rising in association with Asheville Creative Arts and all proceeds from ticket sales will be used to support ongoing and developing opportunities for artists, performers and culture bearers of color in Asheville.

https://www.facebook.com/events/276213639908071/

Attention Swing dancers, Ballroom dancers and Bar room dancers!! Charlie Spade will be singing for you! Friday December 21st 7:30-11pm at The Block off Biltmore, 39 S. Market St., Asheville. Join us for a fun, relaxing evening! Flashback Friday! Bringing back the Rat Pack and others!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2130673487261539/

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 14 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

Spotify Presale : Tue, 11 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

Local Presale : Thu, 13 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

Fan Club Presale : Tue, 11 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

VIP Packages Presale : Tue, 11 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

VIP Packages Onsale : Fri, 14 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum Presale : Tue, 11 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum Public Onsale : Fri, 14 Sep 2018 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/236381217056052/

On January 3rd, 2016, an explosion ripped through an apartment complex in Barnardsville, North Carolina. Injured in the blaze were Robert Ventura, Sarah Ventura, and nine-year-old Cayden Ventura. Sarah suffered burns on 80% of her body; her son and her husband both have burns on 50% of their bodies. Cayden’s grandfather is the punk legend Sonny Vincent.
This family is still in great need of help and financial support. Join us in supporting this rock-n-roll legend and his family.
https://www.gofundme.com/xnvynbcc
$5 to $10 (or more) suggested donation
Live Music from:
Zin Vetro
Zodiac Panthers
Greg Cartwright (Reigning Sound/Oblivans)
Cloud City Caskets
Velvet Reaper!

https://www.facebook.com/events/285272398683032/

Genre: Folk/Bluegrass
Tickets: *Limited Early Bird* // tier 1. $17 // tier 2. $20
Show: 9PM (Doors: 8PM)
Ages: 21+

Billy Strings

Billy Strings plays hard and he lives hard, picking so fast and intensely that he’s known to break multiple strings per song, and basing the songs he writes on the hard lives he grew up around in the abandoned rural communities of America. His new album, Turmoil & Tinfoil, taps into a deep vein of psychedelia in Americana, referencing everything from the Dead to Sturgill Simpson, but all underlaid by Billy’s undeniable virtuosity and his knowledge of the roots of American music. He’s one of the most beloved young bluegrass guitarists today within the bluegrass community, and his front porch in East Nashville is constantly filled up with Nashville’s best roots musicians just picking up a storm.

The tricky part of making the new album, Turmoil & Tinfoil, was translating Billy Strings’ incendiary live show into the studio. Returning to his home state of Michigan, Billy enlisted acoustic roots wizard Glenn Brown (Greensky Bluegrass) as producer, and centered the music around his new band, featuring Drew Matulich on mandolin with banjo prodigy Billy Failing and much-loved Nashville bassist Brad Tucker. Rich with special guests, Turmoil & Tinfoil shows off Billy’s East Nashville community of picking friends, among them Miss Tess, Molly Tuttle, John Mailander, Shad Cobb and Peter Madcat Ruth. Of special note is a virtuosic duet between Billy and bluegrass guitarist Bryan Sutton on “Salty Sheep” that shows the speed, precision, and creative craftsmanship of bluegrass when it’s done right.

web: https://billystrings.com/
vid: https://youtu.be/sY29AOp1Wi0

https://www.facebook.com/events/324938171417892/

We wearing UGLY XMAS SWEATERS PLAYING
MARIO SMASH BROS ON VARIOUS CONSOLES
ALL PLUS DOPE PERFORMANCEs FROM NC TO PHILLY ,KUNG FU FREESTYLE WINNER
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COME JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FUN
IN ASHEVILLE NC
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COVER 7$ all AGES ID IS REQUIRED
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT @micheal Eubanks
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mario-smash-bros-ugly-sweater-party-tickets-53773843012

https://www.facebook.com/events/2028039803899728/

Slice of Life Comedy presents
The Blackout Diaries is a comedy show where standup comedians, plus ‘regular’ people (cops, firefighters, teachers, etc) tell true drinking stories. Then you, the audience, can ask questions.

The show has been a critics’ pick by most major Chicago newspapers and has been featured on NPR, Comedy Central and more. It’s host, Sean Flannery, was even named the best drunk in Chicago by The Chicago Reader, though we are still trying to figure out what that award means.

The Blackout Diaries is a weekly show in Chicago and is a monthly show in Brooklyn.

This will be the shows 5th time in Asheville, Chicago’s best drinking buddy. The Blackout Diaries hosted by Alex Joyce

https://www.facebook.com/events/577719329338070/

THIS EVENT IS FULL!!!

It’s dance! It’s Yoga! It’s fabulous fun for all!

Come celebrate the Winter Solstice at Asheville Community Yoga! Wear white or neon so you glow while you flow! If you choose to use bodypaint please bring your own mat. Pre-registration is required for this event!

Cost: $10, financial assistance available
**CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER**
https://ashevillecommunityyoga.com/events/vision-board-yoga/

https://www.facebook.com/events/255598621774536/

Hello Everyone! Hope you are all looking forward to this New location! 2umbao will be hosting this special Christmas event for the Debut Performance of 2umbao’s Ladies Team!!
Thanks to #RitmoKultural and 103.3 Asheville FM for their support!

*Cover $10 ( This includes Class , Social, & Performance ?)

** Sensual Bachata Class at 8pm with Jennifer & Mary from 2umbao!

***Sharing the Decks at 9pm
1st DJ Malinalli, Asheville NC
2nd Special guest DJ Sens3 , Knoxville TN

****Special Performance at 11:15pm

This is a gorgeous new location for Urban Orchard Downtown , large open space and a bar that provides Beer, Cider, & Wine!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1946343472337577/