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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This event is FREE and open to the public and will be live-streamed on Facebook. Seating is limited. If we exceed capacity Delia has graciously agreed to stay and sign books for those who couldn’t get a seat. You may also purchase a book from Malaprop’s to have it personalized and pick it up or have it shipped after the event. https://www.malaprops.com/book/9780735219090
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For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. She’s barefoot and wild; unfit for polite society. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals
immediately suspect Kya Clark. But she is not what they say. Years earlier, when six-year-old Kya watched her Ma walk down the dirt footpath, away from the family’s rough-hewn wooden shack tucked back in the marsh, she didn’t know it would be for the last time. And, then one by one, her siblings and Pa walked away, too, leaving her alone with the marsh as her only provider and companion.
Relying on her sharp instincts and lessons from the natural world, Kya builds a life of solitude away from the scornful, prying eyes of the townspeople. A born naturalist, she becomes an expert in the ways of the marsh that teems with life and reveals its secrets to the careful, watchful girl. Lessons and secrets that she will need for her very survival.
Solitude is not easy. Yearning to be touched and loved, Kya is drawn to two young men from town, both intrigued by her wild beauty. Each man offers different paths and promises of worlds beyond the marsh—but lies can be told, promises broken, and a tumble from an old fire tower can look a lot like murder.
Thought-provoking and deeply moving, WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.
About the Author:
Delia Owens is the coauthor of three internationally bestselling nonfiction books about her life as a wildlife scientist in Africa, including Cry of the Kalahari and Secrets of the Savanna. She has won the John Burroughs Medal for Nature Writing and has been published in Nature, the African Journal of Ecology, and International Wildlife, among many others. She currently lives in Idaho and Where the Crawdads Sing is her first novel.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1236141856540913/
The French Broad Valley Music Association: FBVMA jam session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs. Carol Rifkin and John Mitchell cohost weekly, bring an instrument to play or just enjoy the music, its free, kid friendly, donations encouraged. Key Players are intermediate to advanced but beginners are most welcome and encouraged to attend to listen, learn/quietly play along. More experienced players sit in the inner circle and take turns choosing fiddle tunes or songs. Guests, families and kids are invited to listen and often sing along. This style of community play has been used to entertain and pass down music to kids for generations.
The French Broad Valley Music Association is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed to celebrate local musical heritage. “Our community. Our music. Our sense of place.”
https://www.facebook.com/events/231970501048591/?event_time_id=231970561048585
Come practice with me every Wednesday evening at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards at 6pm-7pm to get over that crazy mid week hump!
All levels welcome for an upbeat and energizing power flow while focusing on turning inward and cultivating an intention that you can take with you off your mat!
10$ for 60 minute power vinyasa flow and glass of wine!
6pm-7pm Please share and feel free to bring your friends!
DM if you have any questions! Hope to see you there✨✨
https://www.facebook.com/events/1224464734374111/?event_time_id=1224464791040772
Head full of useless knowledge? Now’s your time to shine! Join us every Wednesday at 6:30pm for a night of interactive trivia perfect for all skill levels.
Live scoring, music rounds, photo rounds and even themed categories!
Prizes awarded each week for the 1st place team!
https://www.facebook.com/events/277072849778679/?event_time_id=357420365077260
Trivia Night is every Wednesday Night at Legends on the Lake starting at 6:30pm. Arrive early to secure your seats and ensure that you do not miss any of the action! Compete as a team or individually for prizes each week. Trivia is free to all who would like to compete. Prizes will be distributed by team, one prize per team. The certificates are good for any following visit. We ask that teams be limited to a maximum of 8 players for the sake of seating and space.
https://www.facebook.com/events/254689012071408/?event_time_id=299382844268691
¡Triskatrivia!
2019’s Themes: (updated as they are determined)
May 1 – Outer Space
May 8 – The 60’s
May 15 – Video Games
May 22 – The Office
May 29 – Star Trek
¡TriskaTrivia! is Triskelion’s Themed Trivia Night!
Starts at 7pm, and usually lasts at least an hour and a half.
Glorious Prizes:
First Place Team: $25 Gift Card
Second Place Team: $15 Gift Card
Each member of the team that wins the Very Hard Questions Round (almost always Round 3), will win a free beer.
If at least 6 people dress up in costumes that relate to the night’s theme, then the best dressed (determined by me) wins a free beer!
(that means if your entire team of 6 are the only ones dressed up, then a member of your team is destined to get a free beer)
There are six rounds, with 10 questions each, and each round will be on a different subject that relates to the night’s theme… Each question is worth 5 points.
Teams can consist of up to six players, or you can play by yourself if you have no friends.
Cheating is not allowed… no phones, no “yelling out of answers” (even wrong ones), and no handy reference materials… This is not an open book trivia night.
Come on out and show off your Brainz!!!
(or lack thereof)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2020001851418998/?event_time_id=2020001904752326
$15 / $18
A Tale of transformation weaving songs, healing sounds, and storytelling. Woven Green presents a soulful and heart-opening concert experience as the couple weaves their signature blend of folk, rock, world, and new age music in a spiritual stream of consciousness that invites listeners to the transcendental and mythic world they so passionately inhabit.
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/337107116703610/
Andy Cohen, Master Blues Musician, with Ash Devine in Concert at Flood Gallery
Andy Cohen rolls through Asheville, NC on a rare occasion. Join us for a special concert of piedmont blues, road worthy fingerstyle folk blues, and other heartfelt original tunes! Andy is a connoisseur of Rev. Gary David repertoire on guitar, and a general life long student of all blues style. Cohen has been on the road for almost 50 years, and at 72, still wanders the countryside with a car load of character and instruments. Ash Devine, friend, surrogate niece, and student of Andy Cohen, will accompany for a few originals, traditional songs from WNC, Carter Family repertoire, and more.
The concert is based on a sliding scale. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Fingerstyle country blues guitar pickin workshop available the night before the concert! Limited spaces are available for this rare opportunity to study with Andy! For more info and to register, email Ash at [email protected].
Monthly meeting of Asheville Chapter of PFLAG, a local support group for families with LGBTQ members.
https://www.facebook.com/events/261896614668892/?event_time_id=261896644668889
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/391996968197540/
Monthly gathering of PFLAG members and interested community members. Peer-led support meeting; printed resources available.
Hello Friends!PFLAG Asheville is made up of LGBTQIA+ individuals, their families, and allies and is part of the national network of PFLAG chapters in various cities and towns across the U.S. Our Chapter membership is comprised of community members coming together for fellowship, friendship, support, connection, education and resources.We will be hosting a General Support Meeting, consisting of peer to peer support, discussion and resources in a sharing circle format, facilitated by PFLAG Board Members.Free street parking after 6pm, after-business hours at TD Bank lot, parking lot behind church. Please arrive before or promptly by 7pm as the church’s doors must remained locked. A representative of PFLAG will be at the door to let you in. Enter on first floor through glass doors.
https://www.facebook.com/events/569413323542757/
What is Stanley’s favorite day? What is Pam’s favorite flavor of yogurt? If you know these and many more join us for another night of trivia all about the wonderful characters from The Office! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd! Team size limited to four people per team. Cheers everyone!
https://www.facebook.com/events/289212875326833/
Pure Barre Asheville and the Junior League of Asheville, Inc. are partnering for a great night of fitness and bonding on Wednesday May 8 at 7:15pm. This is open to all current League members and any women interested in learning more about the JLA!
This is a donation based class ($12 minimum donation) and 100% of the proceeds will go back to the Junior League of Asheville. There are 25 spots available, so confirm your spot early through this link http://purebarre.com/nc-asheville/#healcode , scroll down until you find the May 8th, 7:15pm class and then register.
If you have never been to Pure Barre, please arrive a few minutes early to complete paperwork and get settled.
Dress code: leggings/pants that come below the knee, a full-length top (no midriffs allowed), and sticky socks must be worn in the studio.
For more information please contact Jamie Bryan Whitlock at [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/361456557826554/
Do you have a bunch of useless facts stored in the back of your head? Do you like the occasional beer on a weekday? Well… Trivia on Wednesday nights at Catawba Brewing might’ve just become your new weekly tradition. Come join us and Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes at 7:30!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2108899619191274/?event_time_id=2108899642524605
Every Wednesday
https://www.facebook.com/events/400856010483395/?event_time_id=400856060483390
Dry Falls Village has been isolated for as long as anyone can remember. Her inhabitants grow weary and thirst for adventure. Now, they decide, is the time to venture into the wilderness and explore!
Do you have what it takes to brave the dangers of the unknown? Will you steel yourself and venture to uncover sights unseen? Can you handle what lies beyond the borders of the village?
This is West Marches!
The Bearded Dragons Inn hosts their weekly West Marches game. This is a drop in game for all to join. If you have never played before come and join us. Our amazing community will teach you all you need to know. If you have years, or even decades of experience stop on by as well as you’ll experience a whole new style of play. For more information check out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/west-marches-at-dry-falls/home
Please note that this game is family friendly but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
https://www.facebook.com/events/401870287020606/?event_time_id=401870347020600
Chicago Don hosts the AGB Stage for our Big City Blues Jam. Come sign up to play!
Chicago, Detroit, New York. Bright lights. Big city. Get mesmerized in the sound of Big City Blues. Clear, sharp melodies on horns and harps contrast the deep, rich back beats of the electric bass. Keyboard riffs battle electric guitars that are on fire, and classic blues drum beats drive home the groove. Lose yourself in a night of soulful music reminiscent of Freddie King, Charlie Robison, Billie Holiday, Luther Allison in the smoke filled dance halls of the past.
https://www.facebook.com/events/285784058770493/?event_time_id=285784085437157
Big Sandy And His Fly-Rite Boys at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/352170775362086/
PULP presents
Colby Deitz Trio
Wed, May 8
Show: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
$5 members
$7 non-members
Ages 18+
Special guest Joey Fortner and the Universal Sound will start the show.
See ya there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/373500919906222/
$15 Advance / $15 Day of Show
Hubby Jenkins (the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the Rhiannon Giddens Band) is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Hubby performs on guitar and banjo showcasing the history of the banjo as an African-American blues instrument that became a big part of minstrel music and later appropriated for bluegrass and country music genres.
Main Stage Seated :: 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/2381904675371271/
Get Weird at Sly Grog every Wed. night! It’s an evening of electronic collaboration….or just come listen and be part of the Asheville creative scene! You might get inspired to join in!
BRING: Circuitbent Gear, That guitar pedal that has no business being in the band, synths, homemade instruments, an attitude to get better at your instruments together. Openness and a spirit of collaboration!
Gear Provided Includes: Electric Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Acoustic Drum Kit, and A Big Ol’ PA!
https://www.facebook.com/events/858190491191345/?event_time_id=858190504524677
Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at Banks Ave.. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/391468795015437/?event_time_id=391468818348768
Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at Banks Ave. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/962585360596619/?event_time_id=962585417263280
Cheap deals on Jameson!
Pat Reedy & the Longtime Goners – “Formerly a street busker in New Orleans (even more cred!), Reedy passes up pop-country in favor of a harder-edged sound built around pedal steel guitar, Telecaster twang and a skillful balance between wry humor and plain-spoken sentiment.” – Paste Magazine
https://www.facebook.com/thelongtimegoners/
https://www.patreedymusic.com
Brody Hunt & the Handfulls – Local Honky-Tonkers playing Classic Country Classics, Rarities, and Originals but you’d never tell the difference!
https://www.facebook.com/BrodyDHunt/
Stick around after the bands for Vinyl DJ’s spinning Country rarities!
https://www.facebook.com/events/317941355736333/
Chick-Fil-A Merrimon Avenue will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day on Thursday, May 9th.
Stop by for breakfast with your Teacher I.D. from 6:30AM-10:30AM and receive a FREE Chick-Fil-A Biscuit.
Join us for lunch and or dinner with your Teacher I.D. from 10:30AM-7PM and receive a FREE Chick-Fil-A Original Sandwich.
*One Sandwich per person. No substitution. Offer valid ONLY at Chick-Fil-A Merrimon Avenue.*
Thank you for impacting the lives of our future!
I’m happy that you’re my teacher;
I enjoy each lesson you teach.
As my role model you inspire me
To dream and to work and to reach.
With your kindness you get my attention;
Every day you are planting a seed
Of curiosity and motivation
To know and to grow and succeed.
You help me fulfill my potential;
I’m thankful for all that you’ve done.
I admire you each day, and I just want to say,
As a teacher, you’re number one!
By Joanna Fuchs
https://www.facebook.com/events/2430855996925528/
From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.
Wildflowers springing from the ground are a sign that spring and warmer weather are right around the corner. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Shades of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. 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 additional cost to enter.
https://www.facebook.com/events/267786327235081/?event_time_id=267786360568411
An exhibition of youth art titled “Let a Joy Keep You,” is on display from April 1 to May 31, 2019. The inspiration for the art comes from the first line of Carl Sandburg’s poem “Joy.” Each of the 70 canvases reflects how the young artists chose to interpret what joy means to them. Visitors can see the installation at the Sandburg Home when they visit. Young artists are represented from across the country and locally, including students from Sugarloaf Elementary School in Hendersonville, NC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2304444942927531/?event_time_id=2304444976260861
Founding father and master inventor Benjamin Franklin was also a pioneer of self-improvement. In 1727 Franklin formed the Junto, a weekly mutual-improvement club made up of a group of his peers and fellow Philadelphia tradesmen to discuss 13 core virtues and explore how to better incorporate them in their lives – and use them as a foundation for enriching the world. The club became the launching pad for all sorts of civic initiatives: the public library, the post office and the volunteer fire department, which have had a lasting impact on society.
Join us while we gather to discuss the 13 virtues in the context of the present day. We’ll meet weekly for 13 weeks and commit to making better and more conscious choices about our own behavior and work with others to spread those virtues through acts of kindness and good deeds. There is no cost and it is open to all!
Here is my bio:
Victoria Fann is a writer, transformational coach, creative guide and community builder. She’s been facilitating groups and leading motivational workshops throughout the U.S. since 1989 (locally at Flatiron Writers Room, The Purpose Collective, The Creative Facilitators Meetup, OLLI – UNCA and The Asheville Area Arts Council). Author of the recently published book, Creative Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life, she is passionate is helping consciously evolving humans design a life that is in full alignment with their most heartfelt values and purpose.
https://www.facebook.com/events/478724655989750/?event_time_id=478724685989747
Includes All Non Redemption Arcade Games, Activities, and Attractions!
Such as…
Indoor Climbing wall | Indoor/Outdoor Go-karts | Arcade Games | Laser Tag | Bumper Cars | Mini Golf | Mini Bowling | X-Rider Theatre | AeroBall | & More!
https://www.facebook.com/events/323685011602260/?event_time_id=323685061602255