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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Where? Foothills Wellness Center, Inc. – Fitness Center
When? Tuesday & Thursday 6pm
Who? Mark Sawyer
Cost? $10.00/class, discounts available for advanced purchase of punch card with multiple classes
More information? 828-859-5004 or [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/338945186681233/?event_time_id=338945280014557
Come join us for this fun and creative Wine Glass Painting Class held at Rustic Grape Wine Bar
14 Aston St @ S. Lexington
Asheville, North Carolina, NC 28801
This month’s design: Hearts & Dots
2/5/18 @ 6.30pm
In this 1.5 hour class, you will hand paint a design on a wine glass guided by an instructor from Le Painted Grape. All painting supplies and wine glass included. Wine and food available for extra purchase from venue. No outside food or drink. We teach you STEP BY STEP so no exp. necessary. Sign up with your friends!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2229944420558534/
You got Served! Handbuilt Tableware
Tyler-James Anderson
Tuesdays 6:30-9pm
January 8- February 26
In this class we will be focusing our efforts into creating beautiful plates, platters, and assorted dishes to liven up your serving game at home. Implementing plaster mold making and slab construction, we will be making both loose and refined forms that showcase surface design and fluidity. This class takes a fun, whimsical, and creative approach to forming and decorating, while providing students with solid fundamentals for their future handbuilding endeavors.
Level: All Levels
Tuition: $310 + $55 Lab Fee
CaroMia will be bringing her soulful sounds to Post 70 Indulgence bar every Tuesday in February. Join us in celebration of Asheville cuisine, cocktails, creativity and culture.
https://www.facebook.com/events/368301373949752/?event_time_id=368301380616418
We’ve been talking to the folks from Bardic Alchemy, a Celtic Rock band from Asheville and they’ve agreed to play at Triskelion as many Tuesdays as they can come down to the Brewery.
Bardic Alchemy is a brand new element in the Celtic Rock world. This trio, based in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is comprised of multi-instrumentalist Connell Sanderson, guitarist Nick Marcone and percussionist and vocalist Tyler Watts.
Bardic Alchemy is best described as a psychedelic trip into a musical world that is heavily inspired by the Celtic musical traditions…run through various effects pedals. Everything from soothing, mellifluously reverberating whistle melodies supported by groovy guitar lines and thumping djembe beats to high energy dance tunes on the Scottish and Irish pipes to three part vocal harmonies and even improvised pieces, Bardic Alchemy is a surprisingly dynamic and unpredictable musical journey.
So… Tuesdays… will now be…
Celtic Rock Tuesday!
https://www.facebook.com/events/295165234422578/?event_time_id=295165991089169
District Wine Bar announces their upcoming Winter Dinner and Wine series featuring some of your favorite local, independent restaurants in Asheville. The dinners will take place every Tuesday for 6 weeks, highlighting a different restaurant and chef. The menu is chef’s choice with wines paired from District Wine Bar. The seats will be limited to 12, so purchase your tickets early.
Jan. 22-The Bull and Beggar-SOLD OUT
Jan. 29-Sovereign Remedies-ON SALE NOW
Feb. 5- All Souls Pizza
Feb. 19-Haywood Common
Feb. 26-Vivian’s
Mar. 5-Smoky Park Supper Club
https://www.facebook.com/events/2124830811162036/
Come on down for a weekly night of free pub quiz fun! Our professional trivia master will be quizzing you on everything: history, science, art, pop culture, and everything else.
Free to play, win awesome prizes, and who knows…you might learn something!
https://www.facebook.com/events/149301845747240/?event_time_id=264456027565154
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Asheville NC based singer/songwriter Jordan Okrend blends the old school with the contemporary. Growing up in Raleigh NC, Jordan picked up the guitar at age 7 and immersed himself in the music scene performing hundreds of gigs from a young age. From his love of artists such as John Lennon, Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley, Okrend struck upon his own soulful sound; vintage pop imbued with an infectious jazzy, bluesy rock edge and socially conscious lyrics. From the get go Okrend’s music tended to draw from the social/emotional spectrum which resonated deeply with his growing fan base.
Jordan released his first two EP’s, “Unpredictable” and “Rising Up”, between 2010 and 2012 while attending Berklee College of Music in Boston and supported both releases by performing throughout the East Coast in NC, NY and Boston. He later traveled around Brazil and Hawaii; soaking up the native musical culture which influenced the songwriting for his 2015 release, “World Keeps Turnin”. Since settling in Asheville NC in 2016, Okrend has continued with his impressive musical journey. He was a winner in Asheville’s Brown Bag Songwriting Competition and was also named as one of the top acts to see at MONDO, NYC . He is set to release a new record in 2017, “Dance By The Riverside” that echoes the conscious sentiments of his musical heroes while building further on his signature soul pop sound. Okrend is excited to get the new music out. “It will definitely be a mix of high energy funk, pop and soul along with the themes of personal freedom, love and unity that I continue to find myself drawn to.”
PRESS REVIEWS
Singer-songwriter Jordan Okrend works in the rootsy scene of Asheville, North Carolina and hails from nearby Raleigh. But his artistic vision looks to global themes.
To call Okrend a singer-songwriter is to limit what he does and the kind of music he makes. It has the rootsy stylistic touches of an artist who grew up in the South. But there is also a very soulful and jazzy side to his music. Also belying the singer-songwriter tag, Okrend has a seductive vocal approach that recalls Amos Lee.
2017 is shaping up to be a big year for Okrend. He will release his first full-length album, Dance by the Riverside, which will display his socially-conscious lyrical strengths. It may even prove to be the pop breakthrough he so justly deserves.
-SCENES, Roots and the Globe: The Lyricism of Jordan Okrend
by Steve Matteo, Author of The Beatles’ Let It Be AND Dylan,June 2017
“With a songwriting structure that uses advanced acoustic guitar playing to draw listeners in before layering with additional instruments and soul-stirring lyrics, World Keeps on Turnin’ fires on all cylinders. Okrend’s blues based guitar solos throughout are comparable to John Mayer’s style of using the guitar more than the vocals to convey the raw emotion of a song. It is something many guitarists try, but very few pull off. With a promising future and nothing but room to continue to develop, singer-songwriter Jordan Okrend is bound to make his mark on the music industry.”
– IndieMinded (Oct 08, 2015)
“12 ACTS TO SEE AT MONDO NYC 2016. Mondo NYC 2016 is “an annual business summit, festival and digital platform bringing together music, technology and innovation in the most vibrant city in the world.” It will invade New York City this coming week, specifically the NYU campus as many discussion panels will take place in the Kimmel Student Center. The festival includes a number of live performance throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. Here are some of the artists you don’t want to miss. Asheville, North Carolina based singer-songwriter Jordan Okrend has a soulful sound with jazzy and vintage-pop roots. He’ll be performing at Pianos on September 15. All of these artists and more will also be profiled on WNYU Radio. Mondo.NYC 2016 will take place September 14-18, 2016.”
– Rachel Gilman, theodysseyonline.com (Sep 12, 2016)
https://www.facebook.com/events/317826688840304/
Ben’s Tune-Up is proud to present an up close and personal music series led by Leeda Lyric Jones featuring women who Rock the Asheville music scene.
Every tuesday night these talented women will be performing in Ben’s new indoor cozy music nook. January and Febuary we are featuring artists Savannah Smith and Peggy Ratusz rotating weekly with Leeda Lyric Jones.
Music Schedule Every Tuesday 7-9
Leeda Lyric Jones Solo show: 1/15, 1/29 , 2/12 & 2/26
Peggy Ratusz Trio 1/22 & 2/19
Savannah Smith Solo Show 2/5
Lyric is a Western North Carolina favorite and holds several Mountain Xpress “best of” awards including, best funk band,best vocalist, best lyricist, best r&b/soul, best singer-songwriter. Since taking to the streets, Lyric has shared the stage with legends such as George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Mavis Staples, Gladys Knight, Booker T. Jones, Little Big Town, Dionne Warwick, Cedric Burnside, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Fred Wesley & the Lee Boys, Count M’Butu and Warren Haynes.
Peggy Ratusz has been pulling from the cream of the Asheville music crop since moving here in 2002. This “ruby throated” chanteuse has been a finalist in the International Blues Challenge in 2008, 2010 and 2016. A winner in three categories in the 2016 WNC’s “Best of” reader’s poll (Best Vocalist, Best in Blues and Artist Who Gives Back), she’s opened for Tedeschi-Trucks Band, Geoff Atchison, the Beach Boys and the recently departed Denise LaSall
Newcomer Savannah Smith, originally from Tupelo, brings North Mississippi Southern Soul to whatever stage she graces. Her original songs and their heartfelt melodies evoke emotions usually associated with more seasoned writers. Savannah is poised and ready to be the next important female singer/songwriter to come from the talent rich region of Western North Carolina!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1209459545869104/
Join Vivie for this exciting Brazilian dance series that will culminate in parading down the streets of Asheville in the Mardi Gras Parade, Sunday, March 3rd.
Learn energizing, joyous parade moves, Carnival-style!
This Krewe will be LEADING the parade this year, alongside live drumming from Zabumba, Asheville’s Brazilian Drum and Dance Troupe.
3 out of 4 classes of the series must be attended to parade, including the final class.
Animal Print/ jungle costuming that you can cater to your own expression, comfort and budget.
https://www.facebook.com/events/767553826952526/?event_time_id=767553830285859
Come out and see what the fuss is all about! Team Trivia Tuesday at Sanctuary Brewing Company with host Josh Dunkin!
Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC is every Tuesday at 7 PM at Sanctuary Brewing Company on 1st Avenue in Downtown Hendersonville! There is no limit to how many people can participate on each team. You can have 1 or 20!
The game is free to play and the top two teams each week receive a gift card of $40 (1st place) and $20 (2nd place).
https://www.facebook.com/events/281414405828018/
Come out and see what the fuss is all about! Team Trivia Tuesday at Sanctuary Brewing Company with host Josh Dunkin!
Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC is every Tuesday at 7 PM at Sanctuary Brewing Company on 1st Avenue in Downtown Hendersonville! There is no limit to how many people can participate on each team. You can have 1 or 20!
The game is free to play and the top two teams each week receive a gift card of $40 (1st place) and $20 (2nd place).
https://www.facebook.com/events/281414405828018/?event_time_id=281414419161350
Ready to start having fun working out? Begin your pole dancing journey with our 8 Week Intro to Pole Series: All ages, body types, and fitness levels welcome!
Start from the beginning and learn the fundamentals of spins, climbs, and sexy dance moves on the static and spin pole. This concentrated eight week series is great for building strength and a quicker understanding of the mechanics, timing, and grace that is helpful for pole dancing.
We will focus on the static pole for the first 6 weeks and move to an introduction of the beauty of spin pole for the last two.
Pole dancing is fun, an amazing workout, and sensually expressive. Enjoy learning with the same group of students each week who are all brand new to pole.
Bring heels because they are fun to dance in and a lot less intimidating than they seem! Wear shorts that come at least 2 inches above the knee. Do not wear lotion.
https://www.facebook.com/events/211441276398436/
Ready to start having fun working out? Begin your pole dancing journey with our 8 Week Intro to Pole Series: All ages, body types, and fitness levels welcome!
Start from the beginning and learn the fundamentals of spins, climbs, and sexy dance moves on the static and spin pole. This concentrated eight week series is great for building strength and a quicker understanding of the mechanics, timing, and grace that is helpful for pole dancing.
We will focus on the static pole for the first 6 weeks and move to an introduction of the beauty of spin pole for the last two.
Pole dancing is fun, an amazing workout, and sensually expressive. Enjoy learning with the same group of students each week who are all brand new to pole.
Bring heels because they are fun to dance in and a lot less intimidating than they seem! Wear shorts that come at least 2 inches above the knee. Do not wear lotion.
https://www.facebook.com/events/211441276398436/?event_time_id=211441293065101
Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s – where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be.
Bursting with high-energy dance numbers and original doo-wop tunes from Alan Menken, the songwriter of Beauty and the Beast, A Bronx Tale is an unforgettable story of loyalty and family.
Academy Award® winner Robert De Niro and Tony® winner Jerry Zaks direct this streetwise musical – based on Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri’s story – that The New York Times hails as “A Critics’ Pick! The kind of tale that makes you laugh and cry.”
https://www.facebook.com/events/432467697173300/?event_time_id=432467720506631
Who says cartoons are for kids?! Come out for a night of trivia about the cartoons that make you laugh out loud. Prizes for the winners and best team name!
https://www.facebook.com/events/572644336540609/
Classical Guitar Performances by Andy Jurik and Christopher Crecelius, accompanied by the beautiful vocals of Rachel Hansbury.
Andy (Dizzy) Jurik and Chris Crecelius present both Traditional and Modern compositions for the classical guitar, highlighting their works which include their arrangements of “Danza Paraguya” & “Estudio en Si Menor” – composer Barios, “Big Brother” – composer Stephane Wremble, “Bistro Fada” known recently from Woody Allen’s movie “Midnight in Paris”, Bach, and more. Many evenings will include a special performance by vocalist Rachel Hansbury, singing Sous le Ciel – composer Ernesto Cordero, a special Carter Family tune, and classic Edith Piaf, accompanied by Andy Jurik. $5 at the door.
A cheese plate and lite bite menu is available, including a featured “Cheese, Wine & Chocolate” special each Tuesday.
https://www.facebook.com/events/372028070041838/
Classical Guitar Performances by Andy Jurik and Christopher Crecelius, accompanied by the beautiful vocals of Rachel Hansbury.
Andy (Dizzy) Jurik and Chris Crecelius present both Traditional and Modern compositions for the classical guitar, highlighting their works which include their arrangements of “Danza Paraguya” & “Estudio en Si Menor” – composer Barios, “Big Brother” – composer Stephane Wremble, “Bistro Fada” known recently from Woody Allen’s movie “Midnight in Paris”, Bach, and more. Many evenings will include a special performance by vocalist Rachel Hansbury, singing Sous le Ciel – composer Ernesto Cordero, a special Carter Family tune, and classic Edith Piaf, accompanied by Andy Jurik. $5 at the door.
A cheese plate and lite bite menu is available, including a featured “Cheese, Wine & Chocolate” special each Tuesday.
https://www.facebook.com/events/372028070041838/?event_time_id=372028073375171
By clicking you are going, doesn’t mean you will be here…. just that you will tune in to our show!!! ;)
Mike’s weekly show, here live on Facebook, where he will talk about shows going on in North Carolina and South Carolina, Music, Comedy, Dance, and so much more….
Announcements, Questions, Comments, Jokes, Concerns… and find out where we are in working toward the goal of seeing Mike in spandex the night of Stryper! And who knows, a special guest is always possible.
Plus, tune in live for a chance to win a Meet N Greet pass or tickets to an upcoming show.
The Artisan Entertainment Music Series will start at 7:30 and The Artisan of Flat Rock Live-cast will start at 8:45.
Want to be a guest… or come visit us live? Let us know.
https://www.facebook.com/events/612229219199149/
Beer Brains Trivia now starting season 2 of the league with a handicap. More challenges, more pints, and more prizes.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1116035978566539/
The Open Jam at Noble Kava welcomes players of all kinds to come explore, push boundaries, step out of comfort zones, gain experience, and meet and play with musicians from Asheville and beyond. There are no genre restrictions, as long as it’s not too loud for the room. All genders and all peoples are welcome (also well behaved animals are welcome, too).
We provide full backline–drum kit, amps, piano, keys, and PA with mics/inputs. The jam is hosted by the house band, the Kavalactones, who play for the first half hour or so, and then the jam opens up. There’s no list. Just show up and let us know you want to play. We recommend bringing your own instrument (guitar, bass, musical saw, ect.), unless you play keys, or sticks if you play kit.
This is a weekly opportunity for experienced musicians to get together, talk, and share ideas in a living room-like setting. No alcohol is served, but players are invited to try kava at the two-fer-one rate, and kavalactone elixir shots are $1 off anytime the Kavalactones are playing at the bar. Bula!
https://www.facebook.com/events/991509294378532/
Its week five of the Take Home The Belt Tournament! Come in and wrack up some points. Or just come by for a fun night of trivia and delicious beer. As always its free to play, teams of up to six players and weekly prizes to give away.
https://www.facebook.com/events/785795875105335/
Sean K. Preston & The Loaded Pistols share their raucous honkytonk, dirty blues, roadhouse rock ‘n’ roll, and tear jerking country balladry on their 2019 winter tour supporting their new album “Forgive” on Rusty Knuckles Music label. Dates being added; check back for updates & please invite & share!
https://www.facebook.com/events/358859844669993/
As a follow-up to the Introduction to Partner Dance Series, join us as we build on the basics and explore more challenging patterns of the beginner West Coast Swing series.
$50
https://www.facebook.com/events/361365697990258/?event_time_id=361365701323591
FREE Live Support: Healing Mama Trauma
How to Heal Mama Trauma (without feeling alone, alienated, overwhelmed, or crazy!)
LOG IN Details in discussion comments!
Calling all Mamas, Midwives, Doulas, Maternal Health Advocates…a free offering for any woman who has experienced birth trauma/infant loss/miscarriage…
so many women are needing support!
I am offering 4 weeks of FREE Live Support for Healing Mama Trauma.
WEEK 1: Introduction to Healing Mama Trauma
WEEK 2: Physical Healing
WEEK 3: Emotional Healing
WEEK 4: Relational Healing
Due to technical difficulties on Tuesday Jan 29 – class #3 will be offered again on Feb 5 and the series has been extended to Feb 12 for class #4.
REGISTER here:
https://mailchi.mp/d9a3ed54f6e5/free-live-how-to-heal-mama-trauma
LOG IN Details in discussion comments!
with care,
Malika Rani
https://www.facebook.com/events/2300237170211386/
By clicking you are going, doesn’t mean you will be here…. just that you will tune in to our show!!! ;)
Mike’s weekly show, here live on Facebook, where he will talk about shows going on at The Artisan of Flat Rock, Music, Comedy, Dance, and so much more….
Announcements, Questions, Comments, Jokes, Concerns… and find out where we are in working toward the goal of seeing Mike in spandex the night of Stryper! And who knows, a special guest is always possible.
Plus, tune in live for a chance to win a Meet N Greet pass or tickets to an upcoming show.
The Artisan Entertainment Music Series will start at 7:30 and The Artisan of Flat Rock Live-cast will start at 8:45.
Want to be a guest… or come visit us live? Let us know.
https://www.facebook.com/events/285545378729737/
Come down to ONE WORLD BREWING DOWNTOWN!!! for PIZZA KARAOKE!!! Every TUESDAY!! COME GET YOUR SANG ON before FUNK JAM!!! Free FRESH PIZZA when YOU SING!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2088188291270135/?event_time_id=2088188314603466
Come down to ONE WORLD BREWING DOWNTOWN!!! for PIZZA KARAOKE!!! Every TUESDAY!! COME GET YOUR SANG ON before FUNK JAM!!! Free FRESH PIZZA when YOU SING!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2088188291270135/
10pm
21+
Donation$
One Stop
Join us downstairs during Funk Jam for an all-star local cast of rotating DJ’s spinnin’ vinyl and scratchin’ like there’s no tomorrow!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2261496624135396/?event_time_id=2261496654135393
10pm
21+
Donation$
One Stop
Join us downstairs during Funk Jam for an all-star local cast of rotating DJ’s spinnin’ vinyl and scratchin’ like there’s no tomorrow!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2261496624135396/