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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Monday, June 22, 2020
One Buncombe: funding for entrepreneurs of color 
Jun 22 all-day
Online
Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Business must be located in Buncombe County.
  • Self-employed individuals are encouraged to apply
  • Must have been in business before January 1, 2020.

Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website.

Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. 

Asheville Chamber of Commerce 2020 Annual Meeting
Jun 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Online

Register for our 2020 Annual Meeting!
In these turbulent and ever-changing times, we look to the bright spots to bring us hope. Join us for our virtual Annual Meeting to celebrate some of those moments in the past year and to honor outstanding leaders in our community. This is the virtual event you don’t want to miss! We also have a few surprises up our sleeves….!

We will also present the following awards:

  • Excellence in Public Service Award, presented by First Bank
  • Small Business Leader of the Year, presented by HomeTrust Bank
  • President’s Award, presented by Roberts & Stevens
  • Family Business Award, presented by UNC Asheville Family Business Forum

Register online. Registration closes June 22nd

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
One Buncombe: funding for entrepreneurs of color 
Jun 23 all-day
Online
Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Business must be located in Buncombe County.
  • Self-employed individuals are encouraged to apply
  • Must have been in business before January 1, 2020.

Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website.

Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. 

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
One Buncombe: funding for entrepreneurs of color 
Jun 24 all-day
Online
Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Business must be located in Buncombe County.
  • Self-employed individuals are encouraged to apply
  • Must have been in business before January 1, 2020.

Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website.

Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. 

Recycling Resilience Webinar
Jun 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Online

Join us for the second webinar in our FREE Recycling Resilience series and get the resources you need to adapt and thrive.  While questions and uncertainty are swirling about what a new recycling “normal” will look like, communities are committed to recycling.  Programs across the Carolinas are showing creativity and resiliency. Many are achieving a delicate balance to keep employees safe while maintaining core services. Others are making sure residents continue to receive the recycling services they value despite tight budgets at the local level. NC DEACS and SC DHEC will provide a bird’s eye view of what’s happening in the two states and outline strategies that are keeping programs evolving.  This event is free but registration is required.  Please register now and we look forward to speaking with you!

Asheville Chamber of Commerce 2020 Annual Meeting
Jun 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Online

Register for our 2020 Annual Meeting!
In these turbulent and ever-changing times, we look to the bright spots to bring us hope. Join us for our virtual Annual Meeting to celebrate some of those moments in the past year and to honor outstanding leaders in our community. This is the virtual event you don’t want to miss! We also have a few surprises up our sleeves….!

We will also present the following awards:

  • Excellence in Public Service Award, presented by First Bank
  • Small Business Leader of the Year, presented by HomeTrust Bank
  • President’s Award, presented by Roberts & Stevens
  • Family Business Award, presented by UNC Asheville Family Business Forum

Register online. Registration closes June 22nd

Seller Focused Strategy Session
Jun 24 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Online

We’ve gathered local professionals to chat with you about the best strategy to buy and sell your home during COVID-19 and beyond.

Thursday, June 25, 2020
One Buncombe: funding for entrepreneurs of color 
Jun 25 all-day
Online
Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Business must be located in Buncombe County.
  • Self-employed individuals are encouraged to apply
  • Must have been in business before January 1, 2020.

Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website.

Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. 

City Dance
Jun 25 @ 7:30 pm
Landmark Hal

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Friday, June 26, 2020
One Buncombe: funding for entrepreneurs of color 
Jun 26 all-day
Online
Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Business must be located in Buncombe County.
  • Self-employed individuals are encouraged to apply
  • Must have been in business before January 1, 2020.

Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website.

Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. 

Saturday, June 27, 2020
One Buncombe: funding for entrepreneurs of color 
Jun 27 all-day
Online
Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Business must be located in Buncombe County.
  • Self-employed individuals are encouraged to apply
  • Must have been in business before January 1, 2020.

Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website.

Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. 

Sunday, June 28, 2020
One Buncombe: funding for entrepreneurs of color 
Jun 28 all-day
Online
Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Business must be located in Buncombe County.
  • Self-employed individuals are encouraged to apply
  • Must have been in business before January 1, 2020.

Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website.

Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. 

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Jun 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit open the 36th season of An Appalachian Summer Festival on Sunday, June 28 at 8pm at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. The summer stop is part of the highly anticipated national tour behind the group’s newest album, Reunions (to be released May 15). As such, the festival is included in the tour announcement and is opening up sales ahead of the rest of the festival in support of the tour. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit is A Schaefer Popular Series Event.

Tickets:
$60 adults, $50 students. *Limit 4 tickets per transaction*

MONDAY, MARCH 2 at 9AM – LOCAL/WALK-UP PRESALE – Maximum 500 tickets available for purchase in person only at the Schaefer Center Box Office, 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC. No phone/online sales.

Beginning TUESDAY, MARCH 3 at 9AM – Online, in person, or by phone at www.appsummer.org, 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046.

Monday, June 29, 2020
One Buncombe: funding for entrepreneurs of color 
Jun 29 all-day
Online
Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Business must be located in Buncombe County.
  • Self-employed individuals are encouraged to apply
  • Must have been in business before January 1, 2020.

Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website.

Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. 

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
One Buncombe: funding for entrepreneurs of color 
Jun 30 all-day
Online
Based on need and recent events, One Buncombe has opened up a second round of funding for entrepreneurs of color in Western North Carolina. Loans up to $10,000 are available, depending on a business’s current revenue. Loans will not given based on credit score, and applicants are not required to provide a Social Security Number.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Business must be located in Buncombe County.
  • Self-employed individuals are encouraged to apply
  • Must have been in business before January 1, 2020.

Learn more about the application process on the One Buncombe website.

Applications are open through June 30th. This loan is only available for entrepreneurs of color. 

Thursday, July 2, 2020
July Business After Hours Asheville Chamber of Commerce
Jul 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Online
Don’t leave for a holiday vacation or staycation without taking time to connect once more with your colleagues in the business community!

Our Business After Hours is still virtual, but there’s time for quality contacts and sharing of great ideas. We’ll break into small groups to engage each other in conversation; be prepared to socialize and share thoughts about what’s going on in your world — work-related or not! We’ll throw in a few fun questions to get everyone started.

If you’d like to contribute a door prize, let us know when you register so we can be prepared to recognize you! A list of all attendees registered will be shared with everyone following the event.

Not so sure about the Zoom format? Here’s what one participant had to say: “I really like these virtual breakouts. I meet people I wouldn’t have met; it feels just structured enough, but still comfortable.”

Friday, July 3, 2020
All-Star Orchestra: “The New World and Its Music”
Jul 3 @ 7:00 pm
Online

● Antonin Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”
● Ellen Taaffe Zwilich: Avanti!
Inspired by American dreams and legends, Dvořák created some of his greatest works while living in the United States, above all the “New World” Symphony. This program illuminates the multiple stories and influences – Native American, African-American and Czech – that Dvořák transformed in his most beloved work. Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Avanti! offers a contemporary interpretation of the American archetype of “moving on.”

To learn more about All-Star Orchestra: https://allstarorchestra.org/

Available via YouTube, Facebook, appsummer.org

Friday, July 10, 2020
Lincoln Center at Home presents Ballet Hispánico
Jul 10 all-day
Online

Hailed as a “masterpiece” by the Chicago Sun-Times, Ballet Hispánico presents choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s CARMEN.maquia – a Picasso-inspired, contemporary take on Bizet’s classic opera. Recorded at Lincoln Center, this riveting, imaginative and theatrical performance will be available online until Tuesday, July 14.

 

Saturday, July 11, 2020
Lincoln Center at Home presents Ballet Hispánico
Jul 11 all-day
Online

Hailed as a “masterpiece” by the Chicago Sun-Times, Ballet Hispánico presents choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s CARMEN.maquia – a Picasso-inspired, contemporary take on Bizet’s classic opera. Recorded at Lincoln Center, this riveting, imaginative and theatrical performance will be available online until Tuesday, July 14.

 

Parsons Dance: ‘Caught’ at Home
Jul 11 @ 7:00 pm
Online

Enjoy this select program featuring archival gems, glimpses of the dancers at home, and sneak peeks of the world premieres that were scheduled for The Joyce this spring.

Known for their remarkable athleticism and stunning ensemble work, Parsons Dance brings exuberance, joy and passion to any stage. Flawlessly fusing the gestures and movements that comprise modern dance with the discipline and precision of a classical dance company, the company is internationally renowned. Stunning works, like the iconic Caught, exemplify this company’s innovation and huge audience appeal.

This special preview is scheduled in conjunction with the planned appearance by Parsons Dance as part of An Appalachian Summer Festival’s 2021 season.

To learn more about Parsons Dance: https://www.parsonsdance.org/

Available exclusively via YouTube, appsummer.org

Sunday, July 12, 2020
Lincoln Center at Home presents Ballet Hispánico
Jul 12 all-day
Online

Hailed as a “masterpiece” by the Chicago Sun-Times, Ballet Hispánico presents choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s CARMEN.maquia – a Picasso-inspired, contemporary take on Bizet’s classic opera. Recorded at Lincoln Center, this riveting, imaginative and theatrical performance will be available online until Tuesday, July 14.

 

Monday, July 13, 2020
Lincoln Center at Home presents Ballet Hispánico
Jul 13 all-day
Online

Hailed as a “masterpiece” by the Chicago Sun-Times, Ballet Hispánico presents choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s CARMEN.maquia – a Picasso-inspired, contemporary take on Bizet’s classic opera. Recorded at Lincoln Center, this riveting, imaginative and theatrical performance will be available online until Tuesday, July 14.

 

Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Girl Power: Virtual Dance Camp for Girls
Jul 14 all-day
Online

Image may contain: 1 person, text

Welcome to Zahiya Online’s LIVE dance classes! We are so excited to have you and big hugs and high fives for taking time for you and your wellbeing.
Our classes are for everyone and every body. All are welcome and all are celebrated, you belong in class.
Once you register for class, we will email you the Zoom link, get yourself set up and meet us online!
Here ‘s a little bit more about how it works:
Lincoln Center at Home presents Ballet Hispánico
Jul 14 all-day
Online

Hailed as a “masterpiece” by the Chicago Sun-Times, Ballet Hispánico presents choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s CARMEN.maquia – a Picasso-inspired, contemporary take on Bizet’s classic opera. Recorded at Lincoln Center, this riveting, imaginative and theatrical performance will be available online until Tuesday, July 14.

 

Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Girl Power: Virtual Dance Camp for Girls
Jul 15 all-day
Online

Image may contain: 1 person, text

Welcome to Zahiya Online’s LIVE dance classes! We are so excited to have you and big hugs and high fives for taking time for you and your wellbeing.
Our classes are for everyone and every body. All are welcome and all are celebrated, you belong in class.
Once you register for class, we will email you the Zoom link, get yourself set up and meet us online!
Here ‘s a little bit more about how it works:
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Girl Power: Virtual Dance Camp for Girls
Jul 16 all-day
Online

Image may contain: 1 person, text

Welcome to Zahiya Online’s LIVE dance classes! We are so excited to have you and big hugs and high fives for taking time for you and your wellbeing.
Our classes are for everyone and every body. All are welcome and all are celebrated, you belong in class.
Once you register for class, we will email you the Zoom link, get yourself set up and meet us online!
Here ‘s a little bit more about how it works:
Friday, July 17, 2020
Girl Power: Virtual Dance Camp for Girls
Jul 17 all-day
Online

Image may contain: 1 person, text

Welcome to Zahiya Online’s LIVE dance classes! We are so excited to have you and big hugs and high fives for taking time for you and your wellbeing.
Our classes are for everyone and every body. All are welcome and all are celebrated, you belong in class.
Once you register for class, we will email you the Zoom link, get yourself set up and meet us online!
Here ‘s a little bit more about how it works:
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Girl Power: Virtual Dance Camp for Girls
Jul 18 all-day
Online

Image may contain: 1 person, text

Welcome to Zahiya Online’s LIVE dance classes! We are so excited to have you and big hugs and high fives for taking time for you and your wellbeing.
Our classes are for everyone and every body. All are welcome and all are celebrated, you belong in class.
Once you register for class, we will email you the Zoom link, get yourself set up and meet us online!
Here ‘s a little bit more about how it works:
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Girl Power: Virtual Dance Camp for Girls
Jul 19 all-day
Online

Image may contain: 1 person, text

Welcome to Zahiya Online’s LIVE dance classes! We are so excited to have you and big hugs and high fives for taking time for you and your wellbeing.
Our classes are for everyone and every body. All are welcome and all are celebrated, you belong in class.
Once you register for class, we will email you the Zoom link, get yourself set up and meet us online!
Here ‘s a little bit more about how it works:
Burlesque Brunch
Jul 19 @ 12:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Burlesque Brunch

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for Burlesque Brunch!
  • 18 +
  • SEATED SHOW
  • 11 AM DOORS/ 12 PM 

Burlesque Brunch is a monthly burlesque and belly dance show with a classic speakeasy feel. Join us every month and relax and enjoy our dancing dames and dandies in an up close and intimate setting. It’s a Sunday afternoon to delight the senses!