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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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Trivia Night
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern

Sunday, October 15, 2023
How Much Does Business Coaching Cost?
Oct 15 @ 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
online
Virtual! On Zoom!

Have you ever wondered about hiring a Business Coach but don’t know where to start?  Has the cost of coaching seemed like one of the great mysteries you’d like to see demystified?  Here’s your opportunity!!!  ActionCOACH Business Growth Partners is presenting a Learn Over Lunch virtual webinar to give you all the answers you want.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN DURING THE 40-MINUTE WEBINAR

  • The variety of programs we offer to meet the needs of businesses of every size
  • The cost of working with our Expert Team
  • Testimony from past and present coaching clients
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Life Stories: A Memoir Writing Workshop
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
North Asheville Library

This workshop is for anyone who wants to bring their real-life stories to the page, whether for publication or simply to record stories for family and friends. Through focused prompts, we will revisit and write about important moments from our lives. Our session will include timed writing exercises, group discussions, and an opportunity to read one’s work aloud in a supportive setting. Please bring paper and a writing implement and come ready to write!

Space is limited, so registration is required.

Lori Horvitz’ first collection of memoir-essays, The Girls of Usually, won the 2016 Gold Medal IPPY Book Award in Autobiography/Memoir. Her creative nonfiction has appeared in a variety of journals including Hobart, South Dakota Review, The New York Times, The Guardian, and Hotel Amerika. Professor of English at UNC Asheville, Horvitz has been awarded fellowships from Yaddo, Cottages at Hedgebrook, VCCA, Ragdale, Blue Mountain Center, and Brush Creek. She holds a Ph.D. in English from SUNY Albany, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Brooklyn College.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Trivia Night
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at The Draftsman
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm
The Restoration Asheville

Featuring Not Rocket Science Trivia
Put those random facts and obscure obsessions to use at Trivia Night, every Wednesday at The Draftsman! Bring friends and make new ones while you fuel your brain with specials on signature cocktails and bar bites at our laidback basement bar. Bragging rights for the title of Trivia Champion are always up for grabs!

Saturday, October 21, 2023
Invasive Plant Workshop
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Weaverville Main Street Nature Park

RiverLink, Land of Sky Regional Council, and the Town of Weaverville are hosting a hands-on workshop on invasive plant management techniques. Participants will remove invasive plants from Weaverville Main Street Nature Park.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Trivia Night
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern

Thursday, October 26, 2023
Talismanic Calligraphy: Imprinting Healing Intentions
Oct 26 all-day
Heavens Cloud Event Center

Early Daoism was essentially a reflective and contemplative practice that aligned the adept to the natural phenomena of the world. Intrinsic in such meditations was the individual’s connection to the forces of nature and their movements. As these vectors of energies became internalized, the Daoist adepts were able to “capture” or “summon” such forces and displace their dynamics into objects — eventually relegating their intentions onto mediums of writing (e.g., silk, bamboo, and paper) that became known as Fu-talismans. This workshop will introduce participants to energetic symbols and the cultivation of drawing upon those symbols into empowered paper.

Please note: Calligraphy supplies are not included in the course fee. Supplies can be purchased on Amazon or at many art supply stores. You will need:

– Calligraphy brush.
– Ink stick (we will not use liquid ink)
– Ink grinding stone
– Calligraphy paper (also called xuan paper or rice paper), approximately 11×17 or 10×18 inch size. You will want something larger than 8 1/2 x 11 paper.
– Newspaper to protect your work surface and cloth rag to clean up any messes

Femme And? Improv Comedy Workshop
Oct 26 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope

Ever wanted to try improv comedy? Have you been going to the open mics and looking for advice to get to the next level? Or maybe just looking for other femme and queer friends interested in comedy.

Come out to Catawba Brewing South Slope on Sunday 8/27 for a one day workshop let by Marlene Thompson (Second City, Asheville Improv)

Open to all femme and non-binary identifying people and all comedy levels

ages 18+

Friday, October 27, 2023
Significance of the Names of Chinese Herbs
Oct 27 all-day
Heavens Cloud Event Center

Just like the names of Chinese acupuncture points, there is much richness in the names of herbs used in Chinese medicine. Drawing upon folklore, philosophy, and history, much of the names of the herbs confer the experiential realizations of their “discoverer”, the mundane to the extraordinary revelations exemplified by the plants, and the reverence accorded to their existences in fostering healing and evolution of humanity. Studying herbs can be as entertaining and provocative as poetry. This two-day class explores how some formulas represent the intricate weaving together of each plant like an acupuncture trajectory that offers a pathway to understanding, healing, and liberation.

This class is taught by Master Jeffrey Yuen who is one of the most sought-after teachers of Classical Chinese medicine in the world.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Trivia Night
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern

Thursday, November 2, 2023
Reimagining Capitalism by Reimagining Business
Nov 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Kittredge Theatre

Join us for a lecture, made possible by an Arthur Vining Davis Grant, that will change the way you think about business by reimagining the world we all want to live and work in. Could it be that good business is good for business? At some point in your life you will either work for someone or work for yourself and potentially employ others. How can we use business as a force for good in the world?

Certified B Corps are for-profit companies that lead with their values of sustainability, diversity, and community. They meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. These values align with the WWC Business Department’s Green Entrepreneurship focus. Our interdisciplinary business program integrates sustainability and social responsibility throughout a traditional business curriculum, rooted in the liberal arts.

Nathan Stuck of Board Chair of B Local Georgia, CEO and Founder of Profitable Purpose Consulting and
Adrianne Gordon, WWC ‘99 Alumna, Board Chair of B Local Asheville, COO at Big Path Capital and Founder of Practical Insight will guide us through a thought provoking evening that will shape the way you do business in the world.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Table Wreath Workshop
Nov 8 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Atelier Maison & Co.

Join us for this fun filled “Make and take” seminar that will provide you with all the materials for a lasting and ever changing table design from Thanksgiving all through the holiday season! Unleash your creativity as we teach all the tricks to design your own unique table arrangement, using a variety of natural fresh and dried components that you will enjoy transforming throughout your holiday season. Wine and snacks provided.

Trivia Night
Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
NANOWRIMO Come Write-In!
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
North Asheville Library

National Novel Writing Month is here and North Asheville Library has you covered!
We’ve set aside a quiet space for all our aspiring novelists to come work towards their word count goals. So come spend an hour or two with us and get into the creative flow. Refreshments provided

 

NaNoWriMo November Novel Writing Write-In
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swannanoa Library

National Novel Writing Month

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel in just one month. Why do it? For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days, you get to silence your inner critic, let your imagination take over, and just create!

We want to help. Come by our library and have a quiet space with other would-be authors to think, plan and perhaps, talk over ideas. We’ll have coffee and light refreshments available, along with comfortable seats, and a place to spread out a bit and think. Maybe one day we’ll have YOUR novel in our library collection!

Register here: eventactions.com…

This event is part of the full NaNoWriMo calendar of write-ins throughout the Buncombe County Library System.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Trivia Night
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at The Draftsman
Nov 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Draftsman Bar + Lounge

Put those random facts and obscure obsessions to use at Trivia Night, every Wednesday at The Draftsman! Bring friends and make new ones while you fuel your brain with specials on signature cocktails and bar bites at our laidback basement bar. Bragging rights for the title of Trivia Champion are always up for grabs!

Friday, November 17, 2023
Live Music at The Draftsman
Nov 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Restoration Asheville

Join us for a rhythm-filled weekend at The Draftsman with 5j Burrow! Elevate your Friday night with an electrifying live music performance from local performers while sipping on our unique cocktails. Unwind, tap your feet, and indulge in a perfect blend of melodies and mixology.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Trivia Night
Nov 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern
Nov 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at Hickory Tavern

Trivia Night at The Draftsman
Nov 22 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Draftsman Bar + Lounge

Put those random facts and obscure obsessions to use at Trivia Night, every Wednesday at The Draftsman! Bring friends and make new ones while you fuel your brain with specials on signature cocktails and bar bites at our laidback basement bar. Bragging rights for the title of Trivia Champion are always up for grabs!

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Art of Giving Workshop
Nov 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Happy Body

A two-hour experiential workshop on abundance, gratitude, and the transformative power of giving, thoughtfully hosted by Whit Zeh, Happy Body studio manager, and Doug Zeh, Happy Body affiliate. At this unique workshop, we’ll guide you through an exploration sure to enrich your life with a deeper sense of abundance, gratitude, and the art of giving back to the world. The evening will kick off with gentle movement and meditation to help you center your mind and open your heart, setting the stage for a profound learning experience. Whether you’re new to these concepts or a seasoned practitioner, this workshop provides a valuable opportunity to gain insights, share experiences, and connect with a community of individuals dedicated to self-discovery and personal growth.

Event Details:

Date: Giving Tuesday, November 28th

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Happy Body Biltmore Village, 25 Reed St. Suite 210

Workshop Highlights:

Abundance: Discover the abundance that surrounds you every day and learn how to harness it in your life.

Gratitude: Cultivate an attitude of gratitude, allowing you to find joy in the present moment and appreciate the beauty of life.

Giving: Explore the power of giving and how it can create a ripple effect of positivity in your life and the lives of others.

Reserve your spot today and be part of this empowering experience.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Trivia Night
Nov 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hickory Tavern

Every Wednesday

Trivia Night