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, September 8, 2018
Wines & Equines Fundraiser
Sep 8 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Eden Farms

Our annual fundraiser for Happy Hooves, our non-profit Therapeutic Equestrian Center, promises to be an unforgettable evening on Saturday, September 8th, 2018!

Wines & Equines guests will enjoy delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer & wine, therapeutic riding demonstrations, a musical Quadrille, live music, silent & live auctions, and much more! WSPA News Channel 7’s Christine Scarpelli will once again host the evening and local artist Dale Stone will help guests create an equestrian themed painting!

Photos of previous Wines & Equines can be seen by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/HappyHoovesSC/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10159373544665012

All proceeds raised will go to support Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that helps special needs children and at risk youth benefit from the healing powers of therapeutic riding and equine related therapies.

We hope you enjoy this collection of photos from previous years and we can’t wait to see you on September 8th! Tickets will be available for purchase on the night of Wines & Equines.

Please remember all guests must be 21 years of age or older.

https://www.facebook.com/events/346621445869305/

Doss Church – Live in the Courtyard
Sep 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Ambrose West

Legitimately excited about this gig in the Courtyard of Ambrose West. Such a great venue and in my very own West Asheville. Hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/280312319250367/

Eric Congdon’s Birthday Slam – Autism Jam!
Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Southern Appalachian Brewery

Join us for a night of great music, craft beer, food and fun at Southern Appalachian Brewery! This year, Eric Congdon is donating his birthday party to St. Gerard House! We will be jamming for Autism with Eric Congdon’s band, Raph from Strange Avenues, Howie Johnson, Crystal Bray and more! Enjoy dinner at the Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant food truck.

Suggested donation at the door $10

Brought to you our awesome sponsors ENTEGRA BANK, LAUREL INSURANCE PARTNERS & the FLOWER MARKET

https://www.facebook.com/events/407897259720700/

Introduction To Modeling The Human Figure with Leonid Siveriver
Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks

Introduction To Modeling The Human Figure with Leonid Siveriver

Thursdays, 6-9pm
August 30- October 4

You’ve asked for it, and this session we are pleased to announce that a live model, figurative sculpture class will be returning to Odyssey ClayWorks! Working from a live model each week, students will hone their understanding of basic anatomy, proportions and the mechanics of movement in 3 dimensions. After first creating multiple fast sketches in clay to work out technique, students will then advance to a longer-term sculpture based on a single pose, with more attention to detail. Please join us for this exciting opportunity to work with decorated sculptor, Leonid Siveriver.

Level: All Levels
Tuition: $255 + $75 Lab and live model fee

Stand-Up Comedy- 4 Nerdtastic Funny Persons for Grand Opening!
Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Morgan's Comics

We have events planned all day long..

Prepare to roll on the ground laughing as these hilarious jokesters make our cheeks hurt, grinning at ourselves over what it takes to be the special brand of nerdiness that we all are as members of this idyllic (naturally & proudly weird) Asheville bubble we all share. This comedy portion will be hosted by Peter Smith-McDowell as he welcomes in Sahil Dhawan, Lily Campbell, Moira Goree & Craig Holcombe.

Please call (828) 505-4003 or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions!

https://www.facebook.com/events/331017694109182/

Plates and Mugs: Focusing On Surface and Form With Laurie Caffery Harris
Sep 8 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks

Plates and Mugs: Focusing On Surface and Form With Laurie Caffery Harris

Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm
August 28- October 2

These two popular forms offer endless possibilities of expression to the clay artist. In this intermediate level class, we will use the potter’s wheel to create our forms, then focus on creating a unique surface that reflects your individuality. Through demonstrations and practice on our own test tiles, we will cover surface design including mishima (slip inlay), painting, and sgraffito carving. There will also be a heavy emphasis on handle making, as we seek to create forms that are both beautiful, and easy to use.

Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee

An Evening with Chasing Jonah
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Isis Music Hall

Florida based artist, Chasing Jonah is the Alternative Indie/Pop project and stage name for vocalist & composer, Ashley Dudukovich. Chasing Jonah is known for her haunting vocals, honest lyrics, and cinematic compositions.

Lounge Seated: $12 Advance / $15 Day of Show

Listen:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/hvAQlkYucSM
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2vcdaQj

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/678618955834374/

Chihuly Nights at Biltmore
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm
Chihuly Nights at Biltmore

Select Evenings, May 17–October 7, 2018

Biltmore House & Gardens opens to the public on Thursday–Sunday evenings for a special reservations-only viewing of Chihuly’s stunning large-scale glass sculptures. Chihuly Nights at Biltmore is an enchanting opportunity to witness the effects of dramatic nighttime lighting upon the luminous colors and graceful forms of these spectacular pieces. Sunset over the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, live music in the gardens, and a wine bar make the evening experience all the more enticing. Chihuly’s towering works of art illuminated against a night sky surrounded by the timeless beauty and magnificence of Biltmore House & Gardens: a truly moving, memorable experience

Clemson vs. Texas A&M
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
13 Stripes Brewery

Calling all Clemson fans! Come sip on delicious craft beer as you enjoy the Clemson vs. Texas A&M game that starts at 7pm. We are a family friendly space and carry non-alcoholic options in addition to the array of craft beer we brew in house. GO TIGERS!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1911924062441917/

Fortune & Glory @TreeRock Social Cider House
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
TreeRock Social Cider House

TreeRock Social Cider House
Located in the Upper Village next to HiWire BigTop, Appalachian Vintner and Standard Pizza. With 24 taps we provide an interesting selection of ciders & mead (domestic & imported) plus a few small breweries. Hang out on our patio or in our parlor.

Fortune & Glory
BAND BIO
Fortune & Glory joined together to produce something larger than themselves. “We are writing and performing in service to the song”.
When asked what brought them together, band member Eric Barker replied, “All of us had been in ego-driven bands and had experienced the negative effects of self-serving ideals. We wanted a true cooperative that focused on quality song writing and creative freedom for each band member”.
On stage, a Fortune & Glory performance bears out Eric’s sentiment. Harmony rich vocals accompanied by three guitars, bass, drums, and keyboard produce the layered depth of experience that fans have been waiting for. It is unusual to see such fluidity among band members. Lead vocals pass from one singer to another. Band members move from one instrument to another seamlessly. You get the distinct impression that Fortune & Glory is on to something fresh, something truly impactful. This is a band to watch!

UPCOMING SHOWS:
www.fortunegmusic.com/shows

https://www.facebook.com/events/506216853132050/

Hillman Beer Saturday Sounds: Queen Bee and the Honeylovers
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hillman Beer

Join us for free music in the Hillman Beer taproom EVERY Saturday night! This week featuring Queen Bee and the Honeylovers.

www.whitneymoore.com/queen-bee-and-the-honeylovers/
facebook.com/queenbeeswing

Watch a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeBGcfS-Uq8

For the full events calendar, visit www.hillmanbeer.com/events

https://www.facebook.com/events/2140874816125005/

Nikki Talley
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Catawba Brewing Company

She sings her boots off, plays acoustic guitar as well as her mountain clawhammer banjo while hubby, Jason Sharp plays leads on an ole ’57 Gibson LG-2 & also plays bass and sings harmony.

https://www.facebook.com/events/664281983947938/

Rando at Trailblazer Park
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trailblazer Park

Join Randomonium at one of the Upstate’s finest outdoor music venues for what promises to be an amazing night of live music, food, and fun! Come on out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1860825133979374/

Tim & Laura at The Poe House
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Poe House

Tim Levene and Laura Laughter are a lively guitar and piano duo bringing a full and varied sound spanning several genres. You’ll enjoy music from Eric Clapton to Jimi Hendrix, John Mayer to Guns and Roses, and everything in-between.

The Poe House is known for it’s craft cocktails, tantalizing culinary offerings, and course, the best live music in Hendersonville! Come out and jam from Music 7 until 10!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1077858595714845/

Woods & Wilds: Live Storytelling and Music by EarthCry
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – Sep 9 @ 12:00 am
The Grey Eagle

Join Dogwood Alliance on Saturday, September 8th for our annual Woods & Wilds Storytelling and Music Event at The Grey Eagle in Asheville from 7-12pm. The evening will feature seven regional storytellers as they share stories of the wild and live music from EarthCry & Mike Healy from Papadosio! Join us as we celebrate 22 years of standing with the people and forests of the South!

Stories @ 8, Music @ 10

Featuring Live Storytelling By: DeWayne Barton, Alison Fields, Nicole Townsend, Robert Zachary, Sizwe Herring, Gary Sizer, & Danna Smith

MC’s: Elizabeth Lashay Garland of Slay the Mic on 103.3 Asheville FM & Ali McGhee of AVLtoday

All proceeds go to Dogwood Alliance to protect Southern forests & communities

https://www.facebook.com/events/496086417495756/

Live Music: Cane Mill Road
Sep 8 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Lost Province Brewing Co

Billboard-charting artists Cane Mill Road grew up just down the road from Doc Watson in Deep Gap, North Carolina. Honoring the past the band strikes a balance between preserving the bluegrass mountain sound they were raised on and boldly rocking progressive interpretations of that same sound tackling not only complex original music, but classic covers of the Beatles, Dylan, and more.

Audiences love Cane Mill Road’s high-energy performances, easy going rapport both on and off stage, and the eclectic mix of originals and standards in the show. Touring internationally in Argentina and stateside from New York to Alabama to Missouri to Pennsylvania to Kentucky to Tennessee to Virginia and the Carolinas, the band is proud to be sponsored by Deering Banjos, GHS Strings, Shubb Capos, Sorensen Mandolin & Guitar Company, Kogut Violins, and MiniFlex Microphones.

https://www.facebook.com/events/387220551813495/

Ron White
Sep 8 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is a classic storyteller; relaying tales from his real life ranging from growing up in a small town in Texas, to sharing stories of his daily life, to becoming one of the most successful comedians in America. Ron rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but since 2004 has established himself as a star in his own right. Over the past nine years he has been one of the top three grossing stand-up comedians on tour in America. During this time, all four of his comedy albums have charted #1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts. He is a three time Grammy-nominated comedian, and has sold over 10 million albums (Solo/Blue Collar Comedy Tour).

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 15 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM

Fan Club Presale and Bundle : Tue, 12 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM

VIP Package Presale : Tue, 12 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM

Ticketmaster Presale : Wed, 13 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM

Total Rewards® Presale : Wed, 13 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM

Facebook Presale : Wed, 13 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM

VIP Package Public Onsale : Fri, 15 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM

Official Platinum : Tue, 12 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/978357222289109/

Shiloh Hill at Currahee Brewing Co
Sep 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Currahee Brewing Co

www.shilohhillmusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/2150698691878637/

90s Pop Culture At Mills River Brewery
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mills River Brewery

Remember the 90s? Join us for our 1st Saturday night trivia event. Show us what you got. Bring your girl friend or wife just not both.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1232449813563692/

An Evening with Somewhat Petty – a Tribute to Tom Petty
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Ambrose West

WHERE: Ambrose West, 312 Haywood Road, 28806
WHEN: Saturday September 8, 2018
DOORS: 7pm | SHOW: 8pm
GENRE: Tom Petty Tribute!
AGES: all ages
TICKETS: $10 adv. standing / $12 d.o.s. standing
$12 adv. seats / $15 d.o.s. seats
$15 adv. VIP / $18 d.o.s. VIP
(guaranteed seating in 1st two rows!)
SEATING: limited partial seating + standing room
WEB LISTING: http://www.ambrosewest.com/petty

Somewhat Petty:

Somewhat Petty is a new Asheville-based tribute band playing the best of rock icon, Tom Petty, and of course the Heartbreakers with some Traveling Wilburys thrown in for good measure. Somewhat Petty is comprised of 6 local musicians, all with one common goal: playing great rock music everyone loves – 40 years of Tom Petty & company. They don’t look like them, they just sound like them. Come out, drink a few, and sing along!

https://www.facebook.com/events/233064884119369/

Celtic Music Shenanigans
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – Sep 9 @ 12:00 am
Claddagh Restaurant and Pub

Come see why Irish music is best experienced live! With ale in hand, we’ll guide you through all the traditional Irish drinking songs you never knew you loved.

https://www.facebook.com/events/382503155615935/

Cherokee Rally Blue Ridge Run Saturday Night!
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds

It’s our 2nd year back and we couldn’t be more excited to be there not one, but TWO shows this year! Catch us Friday afternoon at 3pm and Saturday evening opening for Vince Neil. Fairgrounds are open all day with food and drinks available onsite! Entertainment and motorcycle stunt shows all day long! Plus some of the most amazing roads to get out and ride you can find in the United States. Jasmine Cain performs 8pm on Saturday evening before Vince Neil. All ages welcome. Under 16 years old free. $15 Day/$30 Weekend Pass. See you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/802134926844078/

Hovvdy w/ Alfred, Wednesday
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Mothlight

Hovvdy
https://hovvdy.bandcamp.com

Alfred.
https://classicalfredosauce.bandcamp.com/album/like-you

Wednesday
https://wednesdayband.bandcamp.com

at The Mothlight
September 9th
Doors 8pm
Tickets: $10adv,
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1731006?utm_medium=bks

Based in Austin, Texas, Hovvdy (pronounced “howdy”) is the writing and recording project of Charlie Martin and Will Taylor. The duo, both primarily drummers, first met in the fall of 2014 and quickly bonded over a love for quiet music. Within a few weeks, they had combined songs and began recording their first EP in bedrooms and family homes across Texas.

By 2016 the two had committed to each others growth in songwriting and recording, resulting in their debut album Taster, originally released on Sports Day Records and reissued in 2017 by Double Double Whammy. Hovvdy has found a unique identity in rhythmic, down-tempo pop songs that are hopeful, yet melancholy; relatable, yet distinguishable.

Hovvdy’s sophomore album, Cranberry, expands on a familiar texture, building off Taster’s minimal complexity and covering new ground. Cranberry will be released on Double Double Whammy on February 9th.

https://www.facebook.com/events/635745250116630/

Lightnin’ Charlie
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
The Down Home

Lightnin’ Charlie acoustic duo show

https://lightnincharlie.com/

Lightnin’ Charlie is a recording artist, author, and entertainer extraordinaire, delivering a cheerful earful of soul-powered roots music, and his mighty mix cannot be described in a few words. When LC is asked what he plays, he says simply, “Good Music for Good People!”

https://www.facebook.com/events/678805872488557/

Ol’ Dirty Bathtub at Frog Level Brewing
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Frog Level Brewing Company

Climb on in the tub and join us on the outdoor stage at Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville! Our newest album, Pack Mule, drops June 30th and we will have hard copies available for sale! Bluegrass & brews, what more could you want? Bring your friends, bring your family, heck bring your dog too!

Ol’ Dirty Bathtub is a bluegrass/americana band based out of Sylva, NC. They may not be your grandpappy’s bluegrass but he’ll dig it too.

https://www.facebook.com/events/409849902830576/

Performance: Theo Bleckmann and Ben Monder
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

Saturday, September 8 at 8PM {120 College Street}

Performance: Theo Bleckmann and Ben Monder

Get a first look at BMCM+AC’s new home at 120 College Street with a free concert by Grammy winning vocalist Theo Bleckmann and jazz guitarist Ben Monder. For over 15 years, the Theo Bleckmann & Ben Monder Duo has been touring the U.S., Europe and Asia creating a unique approach to what might be called “jazz art song”, blurring the boundaries between jazz, classical, ambient and rock.

FREE + Open to the Public

https://www.facebook.com/events/2177556412491999/

Steel Magnolias (an all trans-friendly cast)
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Artisan of Flat Rock

Steel Magnolias with an All trans-friendly cast. Didi Hart presents the fun of Steel Magnolias that only our favorite ladies can present.

Tickets are $12 for members and $17 for non-members (which will include your $5 annual membership). We will announce when tickets will go on sale soon. This performance is ages 21+ only, and the Sunday performance is ages 16 and up.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2056982944570896/

The Blue Ridge Busketeers
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

The Blue Ridge Busketeers are are Bluegrass band out of Asheville NC.

https://www.facebook.com/blueridgebusketeers/

https://www.facebook.com/events/296255464496412/

The Lost Chord: Moody Blues Tribute Band – The White Horse
Sep 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
White Horse Black Mountain

The Lost Chord is Asheville’s premiere Moody Blues tribute band. Come help them celebrate the 50th anniversary of “In Search of The Lost Chord” and hear them play the entire album as well as many other timeless classics.

https://www.facebook.com/events/663078807393296/

The Barsters play the Cork & Keg
Sep 8 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Cork & Keg Bar

Join us for some old time/bluegrass/country/acoustic rock fun with Rob Mangum, Parrish Ellis, James Johnson, Doug Sharkey and Ben Harvey! The Barsters bring a sound that draws from all sorts of styles from the past. Strong singing and harmonies with flat-out hot pickin’ makes for an entertaining evening, come join us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/638953069820186/