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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Saturday, April 25, 2020
Get Free Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Apr 25 all-day
Imagination Library Online

Children under 5 years old can receive free, age-appropriate books each month until their 5th birthday! Read more and sign up here.
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Categories: Bookclubs Community Education Family Fun
Under One Roof: A Benefit of North Carolina Artists
Apr 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online

North Carolina Arts Council, ComeHearNC.com and CLTure present “Under One Roof,” a livestream benefit concert for North Carolina artists.

The event will feature North Carolina musicians spanning multiple genres and generations, including Anthony Hamilton, 9th Wonder, Ben Folds, The Hamiltones NC, Petey Pablo, Tift Merritt, Jim Lauderdale, Steep Canyon Rangers, Chatham County Line, Joe Troop of Che Apalache, Harvey Cummings II, and more to be announced!

Organized in partnership with CLTure.org as part of the North Carolina Arts Council and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Come Hear North Carolina initiative, “Under One Roof” brings together some of North Carolina biggest names in music to aid the community in these unprecedented times.

Under One Roof will raise funds for the North Carolina Arts Foundation, a nonprofit established in 2013 to promote the growth and sustainability of the N.C. Arts Council. The foundation will send all proceeds raised from Under One Roof to non-profit arts organizations in North Carolina that have established relief funds for artists in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Under One Roof will broadcast live on this Facebook event page and Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/clturemedia) from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET on Friday, April 24, Saturday April 25, and Sunday April 26.

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Categories: Benefit Music
Sunday, April 26, 2020
ASAP Launches Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund
Apr 26 all-day
ASAP Online

ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.

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Categories: Benefit Garden
East Fork Pottery: Raffle for Pisgah Legal Services
Apr 26 all-day
Online Raffle

East Fork Pottery is hosting a raffle this week to raise funds for Pisgah Legal Services. Folks can purchase $5 raffle tickets to win a pot of the winners’ choosing, wheel-thrown by Alex Matisse.

 

Five winners will be chosen on Wednesday, April 29th.  100% of the proceeds go to Pisgah Legal Services.

 

Pisgah Legal is working hard to prevent evictions, stop domestic violence, help people sign up for health insurance, and much more  – – work that is especially critical during the COVID-9 outbreak.

 

This raffle can raise a significant amount of support, and we are grateful for it!

 

https://eastfork.com/products/raffle-ticket-for-pisgah-legal

 

 

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Categories: Benefit Raffle
Get Free Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Apr 26 all-day
Imagination Library Online

Children under 5 years old can receive free, age-appropriate books each month until their 5th birthday! Read more and sign up here.
Read more
Categories: Bookclubs Community Education Family Fun
Under One Roof: A Benefit of North Carolina Artists
Apr 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online

North Carolina Arts Council, ComeHearNC.com and CLTure present “Under One Roof,” a livestream benefit concert for North Carolina artists.

The event will feature North Carolina musicians spanning multiple genres and generations, including Anthony Hamilton, 9th Wonder, Ben Folds, The Hamiltones NC, Petey Pablo, Tift Merritt, Jim Lauderdale, Steep Canyon Rangers, Chatham County Line, Joe Troop of Che Apalache, Harvey Cummings II, and more to be announced!

Organized in partnership with CLTure.org as part of the North Carolina Arts Council and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Come Hear North Carolina initiative, “Under One Roof” brings together some of North Carolina biggest names in music to aid the community in these unprecedented times.

Under One Roof will raise funds for the North Carolina Arts Foundation, a nonprofit established in 2013 to promote the growth and sustainability of the N.C. Arts Council. The foundation will send all proceeds raised from Under One Roof to non-profit arts organizations in North Carolina that have established relief funds for artists in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Under One Roof will broadcast live on this Facebook event page and Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/clturemedia) from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET on Friday, April 24, Saturday April 25, and Sunday April 26.

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Categories: Benefit Music
Monday, April 27, 2020
ASAP Launches Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund
Apr 27 all-day
ASAP Online

ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.

Read more
Categories: Benefit Garden
East Fork Pottery: Raffle for Pisgah Legal Services
Apr 27 all-day
Online Raffle

East Fork Pottery is hosting a raffle this week to raise funds for Pisgah Legal Services. Folks can purchase $5 raffle tickets to win a pot of the winners’ choosing, wheel-thrown by Alex Matisse.

 

Five winners will be chosen on Wednesday, April 29th.  100% of the proceeds go to Pisgah Legal Services.

 

Pisgah Legal is working hard to prevent evictions, stop domestic violence, help people sign up for health insurance, and much more  – – work that is especially critical during the COVID-9 outbreak.

 

This raffle can raise a significant amount of support, and we are grateful for it!

 

https://eastfork.com/products/raffle-ticket-for-pisgah-legal

 

 

Read more
Categories: Benefit Raffle
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
ASAP Launches Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund
Apr 28 all-day
ASAP Online

ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.

Read more
Categories: Benefit Garden
East Fork Pottery: Raffle for Pisgah Legal Services
Apr 28 all-day
Online Raffle

East Fork Pottery is hosting a raffle this week to raise funds for Pisgah Legal Services. Folks can purchase $5 raffle tickets to win a pot of the winners’ choosing, wheel-thrown by Alex Matisse.

 

Five winners will be chosen on Wednesday, April 29th.  100% of the proceeds go to Pisgah Legal Services.

 

Pisgah Legal is working hard to prevent evictions, stop domestic violence, help people sign up for health insurance, and much more  – – work that is especially critical during the COVID-9 outbreak.

 

This raffle can raise a significant amount of support, and we are grateful for it!

 

https://eastfork.com/products/raffle-ticket-for-pisgah-legal

 

 

Read more
Categories: Benefit Raffle
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
ASAP Launches Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund
Apr 29 all-day
ASAP Online

ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.

Read more
Categories: Benefit Garden
East Fork Pottery: Raffle for Pisgah Legal Services
Apr 29 all-day
Online Raffle

East Fork Pottery is hosting a raffle this week to raise funds for Pisgah Legal Services. Folks can purchase $5 raffle tickets to win a pot of the winners’ choosing, wheel-thrown by Alex Matisse.

 

Five winners will be chosen on Wednesday, April 29th.  100% of the proceeds go to Pisgah Legal Services.

 

Pisgah Legal is working hard to prevent evictions, stop domestic violence, help people sign up for health insurance, and much more  – – work that is especially critical during the COVID-9 outbreak.

 

This raffle can raise a significant amount of support, and we are grateful for it!

 

https://eastfork.com/products/raffle-ticket-for-pisgah-legal

 

 

Read more
Categories: Benefit Raffle
Get Free Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Apr 29 all-day
Imagination Library Online

Children under 5 years old can receive free, age-appropriate books each month until their 5th birthday! Read more and sign up here.
Read more
Categories: Bookclubs Community Education Family Fun
Miss Malaprop’s Storytime LIVE STREAM
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Malaprop's LIVE STREAM

Due to Covid-19, we are live streaming Storytime in lieu of an in-store event. Join us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/malapropsbookstore/ to tune into Miss Malaprop’s Storytime from your home.

Join us with your wee ones every week on Wednesdays at 10 am for classic and contemporary stories sure to enchant and entertain. Together, we’ll introduce children to the wonderful world of books! Recommended for ages 3-9.

https://www.instagram.com/malapropsbookstore/

Event date:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – 10:00am
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 – 10:00am
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 – 10:00am
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 – 10:00am
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Categories: Bookclubs Community Family Fun
Thursday, April 30, 2020
ASAP Launches Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund
Apr 30 all-day
ASAP Online

ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.

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Categories: Benefit Garden
Armchair Adventure Book Club: Untamed
Apr 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Blue Ridge Hiking Co. via Zoom

Scoop: Armchair Adventure Book Club: Untamed

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Categories: Bookclubs
Rock the House for Animals livestream concert
Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
online

In partnership with Sidewalk Angels Foundation, we invite you to Rock the House for Animals, a livestream concert to help support critical work for all animals, including help for pets and their people who are impacted by COVID-19.

Rob Thomas, along with Chris Daughtry and Gavin DeGraw, will perform live from their homes for a special evening benefiting animals across the country. Before the show begins, please join us for an exclusive look at how heroes are helping animals nationwide.

This exciting event will be streaming live on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch. We hope you’ll join us!

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Categories: Benefit Pets
Works in Translation Book Club
Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Malaprop's Bookstore

Join host and Malaprop’s Bookstore Manager Justin Souther to discuss writers — and their literature — in translation and the cultural, political and artistic influences that mold them. Click here to see a list of the monthly selections. Attendees receive 10% off the club’s current selection at Malaprop’s!

The club usually meets the last Thursday of every month at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe.

Event date:
Thursday, January 30, 2020 – 7:00pm
Thursday, February 27, 2020 – 7:00pm
Thursday, March 26, 2020 – 7:00pm
Thursday, April 30, 2020 – 7:00pm
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Categories: Bookclubs
Friday, May 1, 2020
ASAP Launches Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund
May 1 all-day
ASAP Online

ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.

Read more
Categories: Benefit Garden
Saturday, May 2, 2020
ASAP Launches Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund
May 2 all-day
ASAP Online

ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.

Read more
Categories: Benefit Garden
Sunday, May 3, 2020
ASAP Launches Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund
May 3 all-day
ASAP Online

ASAP has launched the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund to
strategically address the emergency needs of farms during COVID-19 disruptions. Funds will be used for public health preparedness grants to farmers markets, to subsidize essential farm product packaging, and to purchase unsold food for donation to hunger programs. Donations to the Appalachian Grown Farmer Relief Fund can be made online at asapconnections.org or by mail or phone.

Read more
Categories: Benefit Garden
Monday, May 4, 2020
Ask a Librarian
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Buncombe County Libraries Online

Need Book Recommendations? Ask a Librarian.

 

While the libraries are closed, you can call Ask A Librarian with any questions you may have about library materials, digital services, or reference assistance. Librarians will be staffing the phones Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to connect you with all the resources we have available. Just call Ask a Librarian at (828) 250-4700.

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Categories: Bookclubs Community Education
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Women’s Paddlefest Nantahala Outdoor Center
May 5 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Time: See Schedule for Details https://noc.com/events/womens-paddlefest

Age: All Ages

 

Women’s Paddlefest at NOC!!

The Ladies Southeast Paddling Series has moved to Nantahala Outdoor Center for a three-day paddle festival, hosted by inspirational paddler Anna Levesque! This festival is all about creating community by connecting, sharing, paddling, and supporting each other on the river. Trips will be offered on the Tuckaseegee River (Class I-II), the Nantahala River (Class II-III), and the Ocoee River (Class II-IV) representing a range of skill levels, and is open to all women in all water craft!

Donations and registration fees benefit the Shannon Christy Memorial Fund, an organization that supports non-profits focused on women’s empowerment.

Registration: Registration is $45 and Includes an event t-shirt, dinner, and one raffle ticket. Registration is available from January 1, 2020 to May 15, 2020. Our sponsors have donated a Dagger Kayak of choice, a Werner Paddle, and NRS gear among other awesome prizes for a raffle on Saturday! Additional raffle tickets can be purchased on site.

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Categories: Benefit Outdoors Sports
Ask a Librarian
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Buncombe County Libraries Online

Need Book Recommendations? Ask a Librarian.

 

While the libraries are closed, you can call Ask A Librarian with any questions you may have about library materials, digital services, or reference assistance. Librarians will be staffing the phones Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to connect you with all the resources we have available. Just call Ask a Librarian at (828) 250-4700.

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Categories: Bookclubs Community Education
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Ask a Librarian
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Buncombe County Libraries Online

Need Book Recommendations? Ask a Librarian.

 

While the libraries are closed, you can call Ask A Librarian with any questions you may have about library materials, digital services, or reference assistance. Librarians will be staffing the phones Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to connect you with all the resources we have available. Just call Ask a Librarian at (828) 250-4700.

Read more
Categories: Bookclubs Community Education
Miss Malaprop’s Storytime LIVE STREAM
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Malaprop's LIVE STREAM

Due to Covid-19, we are live streaming Storytime in lieu of an in-store event. Join us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/malapropsbookstore/ to tune into Miss Malaprop’s Storytime from your home.

Join us with your wee ones every week on Wednesdays at 10 am for classic and contemporary stories sure to enchant and entertain. Together, we’ll introduce children to the wonderful world of books! Recommended for ages 3-9.

https://www.instagram.com/malapropsbookstore/

Event date:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – 10:00am
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 – 10:00am
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 – 10:00am
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 – 10:00am
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Categories: Bookclubs Community Family Fun
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Ask a Librarian
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Buncombe County Libraries Online

Need Book Recommendations? Ask a Librarian.

 

While the libraries are closed, you can call Ask A Librarian with any questions you may have about library materials, digital services, or reference assistance. Librarians will be staffing the phones Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to connect you with all the resources we have available. Just call Ask a Librarian at (828) 250-4700.

Read more
Categories: Bookclubs Community Education
Armchair Adventure Book Club: Untamed
May 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Blue Ridge Hiking Co. via Zoom

Scoop: Armchair Adventure Book Club: Untamed

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Categories: Bookclubs
Friday, May 8, 2020
Warren Wilson Wild Card Trail Meet Up
May 8 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Ingles Parking Lot

We’ll do a two hour hike along one of Warren Wilson’s trail, choosing from among the River Trail, Jones Mountain, Suicide Ridge, Dam Pasture, etc. Trails are easy to moderate, but there are significant stretches that are very strenuous. Trails are not marked well and there are a lot of twists and turns on many trails.

Mountains-to-Sea-Trail hikes are designed for fitness and community among already experienced hikers. We repeat the same trails weekly so that, over time, we enjoy the beauty of each trail. We limit our hikes to two hours because many of us work and have to be somewhere else by 11:15 or so. Thus, it’s not possible to wait for slower hikers. We shuttle, so if someone is slower, the group would have to wait in order to give a ride back to the starting point. Thus, the need to be on the same page with regard to hiking pace.

Hikers who are new to hiking will likely be more comfortable on another meet up hike designed for people who are just beginning hiking or trying to get into shape for hiking. You might consider “WNC Easy Hikers Group,” for instance.

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Categories: Hiking
Ask a Librarian
May 8 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Buncombe County Libraries Online

Need Book Recommendations? Ask a Librarian.

 

While the libraries are closed, you can call Ask A Librarian with any questions you may have about library materials, digital services, or reference assistance. Librarians will be staffing the phones Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to connect you with all the resources we have available. Just call Ask a Librarian at (828) 250-4700.

Read more
Categories: Bookclubs Community Education