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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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Family Movie Night: ELF
Dec 22 @ 5:45 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Show | 5:45pm // Doors | 4:45pm
$5 per person
$7 per person with table heater

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS

Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Documentary chronicling the blockbuster Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof
Dec 23 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Staff Picks From Around the Web

 

Great Performances:
Fiddler on the Roof

The first documentary chronicling the blockbuster Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof.

ACT Rewind: Snowbound 2016
Dec 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Available for a 48 hour rental as Video on Demand
Rewind back in time! Experience the songs and stories from Snowbound, a holiday show from ACT’s 2016-17 season filmed in front of a large, live audience. This archival video was filmed as a keepsake that captures the look of the full stage – shared now with the permission of the playwright.
Free Showing of The Nutcracker at Rabbit Rabbit
Dec 23 @ 2:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit
Join us for an afternoon encore showing of Asheville Community Dance Theater’s 2019 professional performance of the Nutcracker Ballet, at 2pm on Wednesday! The Nutcracker is FREE and does not require a ticket or an advanced reservation, just bring your family and come on over!
Introduction to Filmmaking Asheville School of Film
Dec 23 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Asheville School of Film
Intro to Filmmaking is a detailed, hands-on introduction to the complete filmmaking process while producing a short digital film with High Definition (HD) cameras. Students will learn about the various aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production and will gain experience in different crew positions, all while making a quality 3-5 minute short film, with up to 4 characters, and up to 2 locations. This course will be open to ALL ages, but is ideal for those at least 16 years of age. The final film project will be premiered on a large screen at a local theater for friends and family, and students will receive a copy of the film for their portfolio.

Our beginner film class is held 6:30 – 9:30 pm, weekly for 8 weeks. There will be a minimum of two shooting days, as well as 1-2 actor audition days (dates/times to be determined in class, dependent on actor, student, and location availability) that will be held outside of regular class. Students as a group will also be responsible for providing craft services for the actors on shooting days.
Cost for the course is $595 and includes all access to film cameras and equipment. A $50 non-refundable deposit will be needed to secure the registration. Wanting to sign up for multiple classes? Check out our Package Options! Contact us to discuss registration, class location, and for directions.
Law of Attraction Discussion Group — Visualization exercises in LOA
Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Online
Law of Attraction (LOA) is a powerful guideline that can be utilized within our lives, and impacts ourselves as well as the collective consciousness. Let’s discuss practical, everyday ways we use and apply these tools in 2020! This session’s discussion will be, “Visualization exercises in LOA.” No advance prep, reading or knowledge required. Come with an open mind and heart, free of judgement, and let’s learn together! This is an inclusive, informal, interactive discussion for people will all levels of LOA understanding.

Some other topics we will cover in future discussions include:
– How to utilize LOA to manifest best case scenarios
– Gratitude practices as a tool in manifestation
– Honoring your own feelings, emotions and well being (and others) as a form of self care while manifesting
– Staying grounded, avoiding toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing when manifesting
– Visualization exercises in LOA
– Manifesting on specific themes (love, money, good health, etc.)

Discussions will be held by Kathryn Brahaney, myself. I’ve utilized Law of Attraction in having a significantly better recovery than anticipated from two major car accidents, in receiving a job offer that allowed me to relocate to Asheville, NC (where I live now) and in finding my favorite apartment to date in a city I wasn’t sure would be in my budget. I started these discussions to share my experience using Law of Attraction and to provide opportunities to learn more that are accessible and affordable. Looking forward to sharing more with you all and chatting about how we can use LOA in navigating the rest of 2020 and beyond!

Thursday, December 24, 2020
Documentary chronicling the blockbuster Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof
Dec 24 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Staff Picks From Around the Web

 

Great Performances:
Fiddler on the Roof

The first documentary chronicling the blockbuster Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof.

ACT Rewind: Snowbound 2016
Dec 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Available for a 48 hour rental as Video on Demand
Rewind back in time! Experience the songs and stories from Snowbound, a holiday show from ACT’s 2016-17 season filmed in front of a large, live audience. This archival video was filmed as a keepsake that captures the look of the full stage – shared now with the permission of the playwright.
Friday, December 25, 2020
Documentary chronicling the blockbuster Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof
Dec 25 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center Staff Picks From Around the Web

 

Great Performances:
Fiddler on the Roof

The first documentary chronicling the blockbuster Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof.

ACT Rewind: Snowbound 2016
Dec 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Available for a 48 hour rental as Video on Demand
Rewind back in time! Experience the songs and stories from Snowbound, a holiday show from ACT’s 2016-17 season filmed in front of a large, live audience. This archival video was filmed as a keepsake that captures the look of the full stage – shared now with the permission of the playwright.
Saturday, December 26, 2020
ACT Rewind: Snowbound 2016
Dec 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Available for a 48 hour rental as Video on Demand
Rewind back in time! Experience the songs and stories from Snowbound, a holiday show from ACT’s 2016-17 season filmed in front of a large, live audience. This archival video was filmed as a keepsake that captures the look of the full stage – shared now with the permission of the playwright.
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Dec 26 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Sunday, December 27, 2020
ACT Rewind: Snowbound 2016
Dec 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Available for a 48 hour rental as Video on Demand
Rewind back in time! Experience the songs and stories from Snowbound, a holiday show from ACT’s 2016-17 season filmed in front of a large, live audience. This archival video was filmed as a keepsake that captures the look of the full stage – shared now with the permission of the playwright.
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Dec 27 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Monday, December 28, 2020
Youth Winter Workshop Asheville School of Film
Dec 28 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Asheville School of Film

This hands-on two day class, geared towards teenagers 13-18 years old who want to explore the world of filmmaking, will take place during the winter break, Monday and Tuesday, December 28-29th, 2020 from 9am- 3pm. The first day walks students through to process of how to shoot and edit a documentary style interview. The second day show students how to film an action scene using a professional green screen. Take one day, or take both for a fun filled, interactive winter experience!
December 28th: Exploring and Documenting
9 am-Lighting for Interview, inside vs outside
10 am-Camera Operation and Filming
11 am-Using Movement
12 N- Lunch Break (on own)
1 pm- B roll selection
2 pm-Editing footage
3 pm- Sound
December 29th: Green Screen Action Scenes
9 am-Lighting the Green Screen
10 am-Staging Action and Filming
11 am-Filming Angles
12 N- Lunch Break (on own)
1 pm-Selecting Backgrounds
2 pm-Compositing Footage
3 pm- Editing Shots
Cost for one day is $150, or students that sign up for both days receive a bundle price of $250 for the two classes.
This course will be conducted in according to our Social-Distancing Policy for Covid-19, including limited class size, increased distance, masks and/or face shields, and increased sanitizing. Registration (via website) and a $50 non-refundable deposit will be needed to secure the registration
ACT Rewind: Snowbound 2016
Dec 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Available for a 48 hour rental as Video on Demand
Rewind back in time! Experience the songs and stories from Snowbound, a holiday show from ACT’s 2016-17 season filmed in front of a large, live audience. This archival video was filmed as a keepsake that captures the look of the full stage – shared now with the permission of the playwright.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Youth Winter Workshop Asheville School of Film
Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Asheville School of Film

This hands-on two day class, geared towards teenagers 13-18 years old who want to explore the world of filmmaking, will take place during the winter break, Monday and Tuesday, December 28-29th, 2020 from 9am- 3pm. The first day walks students through to process of how to shoot and edit a documentary style interview. The second day show students how to film an action scene using a professional green screen. Take one day, or take both for a fun filled, interactive winter experience!
December 28th: Exploring and Documenting
9 am-Lighting for Interview, inside vs outside
10 am-Camera Operation and Filming
11 am-Using Movement
12 N- Lunch Break (on own)
1 pm- B roll selection
2 pm-Editing footage
3 pm- Sound
December 29th: Green Screen Action Scenes
9 am-Lighting the Green Screen
10 am-Staging Action and Filming
11 am-Filming Angles
12 N- Lunch Break (on own)
1 pm-Selecting Backgrounds
2 pm-Compositing Footage
3 pm- Editing Shots
Cost for one day is $150, or students that sign up for both days receive a bundle price of $250 for the two classes.
This course will be conducted in according to our Social-Distancing Policy for Covid-19, including limited class size, increased distance, masks and/or face shields, and increased sanitizing. Registration (via website) and a $50 non-refundable deposit will be needed to secure the registration
ACT Rewind: Snowbound 2016
Dec 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Available for a 48 hour rental as Video on Demand
Rewind back in time! Experience the songs and stories from Snowbound, a holiday show from ACT’s 2016-17 season filmed in front of a large, live audience. This archival video was filmed as a keepsake that captures the look of the full stage – shared now with the permission of the playwright.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
ACT Rewind: Snowbound 2016
Dec 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Available for a 48 hour rental as Video on Demand
Rewind back in time! Experience the songs and stories from Snowbound, a holiday show from ACT’s 2016-17 season filmed in front of a large, live audience. This archival video was filmed as a keepsake that captures the look of the full stage – shared now with the permission of the playwright.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
ACT Rewind: Snowbound 2016
Dec 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville Community Theatre

Available for a 48 hour rental as Video on Demand
Rewind back in time! Experience the songs and stories from Snowbound, a holiday show from ACT’s 2016-17 season filmed in front of a large, live audience. This archival video was filmed as a keepsake that captures the look of the full stage – shared now with the permission of the playwright.
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Jan 2 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Sunday, January 3, 2021
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Jan 3 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Win a free ticket to Mona
Jan 5 all-day
Online

To enter to win a table for the movie tomorrow (seating will open at 3:30pm), including free assigned seating for up to 6 people, send an email to [email protected] with your full name, and the number of people in your party (up to 6). Kids are of course welcome! The first 5 people to email us will claim 5 free tables (along with movie tickets!) for tomorrow’s film!

Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Outdoor Family Movie: Mona
Jan 6 @ 4:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit
Law of Attraction Discussion Group — Visualization exercises in LOA
Jan 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Online
Law of Attraction (LOA) is a powerful guideline that can be utilized within our lives, and impacts ourselves as well as the collective consciousness. Let’s discuss practical, everyday ways we use and apply these tools in 2020! This session’s discussion will be, “Visualization exercises in LOA.” No advance prep, reading or knowledge required. Come with an open mind and heart, free of judgement, and let’s learn together! This is an inclusive, informal, interactive discussion for people will all levels of LOA understanding.

Some other topics we will cover in future discussions include:
– How to utilize LOA to manifest best case scenarios
– Gratitude practices as a tool in manifestation
– Honoring your own feelings, emotions and well being (and others) as a form of self care while manifesting
– Staying grounded, avoiding toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing when manifesting
– Visualization exercises in LOA
– Manifesting on specific themes (love, money, good health, etc.)

Discussions will be held by Kathryn Brahaney, myself. I’ve utilized Law of Attraction in having a significantly better recovery than anticipated from two major car accidents, in receiving a job offer that allowed me to relocate to Asheville, NC (where I live now) and in finding my favorite apartment to date in a city I wasn’t sure would be in my budget. I started these discussions to share my experience using Law of Attraction and to provide opportunities to learn more that are accessible and affordable. Looking forward to sharing more with you all and chatting about how we can use LOA in navigating the rest of 2020 and beyond!

Thursday, January 7, 2021
2021 Asheville Fringe Festival
Jan 7 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Online w/ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
THU JAN 21
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Jan 9 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Sunday, January 10, 2021
Weekly Sound Therapy Meditations Skinny Beats Drum Shop
Jan 10 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Skinny Beats Drum Shop

Weekly sound healing sessions are held here at Skinny Beats Sound Shop (4 Eagle St – Asheville, NC) every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM. We lay yoga mats on the floor and lower the blinds to create a meditative space that helps you clear your mind and relax to our unique soundscape of crystal singing bowls, expansive gongs, handpans, didgeridoos, rainsticks, and more. We are currently limiting public sessions to 10 people. Please call for info regarding private sessions.

Video Village Series- the Path to Directing/Producing
Jan 10 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Online w/ Asheville School of Film

Join us for a RARE and unique opportunity to learn DIRECTLY from Hollywood Industry Professionals what they do in their jobs, how they got their positions, and what advice they have for their fellow filmmakers, crew and actors.
The webinar will comprise of three professionals, currently directing and/or producing in New York and/or Hollywood in TV and Film. They will each individually discuss their job, how they got started, and have Q&A from participants. Of particular interest will be the unusual and varied paths these directors took to get them to their goals!
We are offering this COMPLIMENTARY workshop as a Zoom meeting on Sunday January 10th, from 3-6 pm EST.
Speakers include:
Stacey K. Black – Director/Producer
Viet Nguyen – Director
Karen Gaviola- Director/Producer
Registration (via ashevilleschooloffilm.com) is REQUIRED, and recommended ASAP. You will get an email Zoom invite to the seminar at least 24 hr prior to the start of the lecture. Registration is complimentary, but Donations are accepted (and will support your fellow filmmakers and students!)
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
COME PLAY OUTSIDE – Chalk Art and Classic Cartoons at Rabbit Rabbit
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

COME PLAY OUTSIDE! We are taking advantage of the warm weather coming tomorrow to offer a family friendly socially distant afternoon of classic cartoons and chalk art fun at Rabbit Rabbit! We will have the paved areas of our event space open for kids to make their own colorful chalk creations. BYOC, bring your own chalk, we’ll have a limited amount for sale at the bar. Plus we will have classic cartoons playing on our outdoor big screen! Spread the word!