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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Dry Falls Village has been isolated for as long as anyone can remember. Her inhabitants grow weary and thirst for adventure. Now, they decide, is the time to venture into the wilderness and explore!
Do you have what it takes to brave the dangers of the unknown? Will you steel yourself and venture to uncover sights unseen? Can you handle what lies beyond the borders of the village?
This is West Marches!
The Bearded Dragons Inn hosts their weekly West Marches game. This is a drop in game for all to join. If you have never played before come and join us. Our amazing community will teach you all you need to know. If you have years, or even decades of experience stop on by as well as you’ll experience a whole new style of play. For more information check out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/west-marches-at-dry-falls/home
Please note that this game is family friendly but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
https://www.facebook.com/events/401870287020606/?event_time_id=401870353687266
PUP at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/768806980158093/
BRING: Circuitbent Gear, That guitar pedal that has no business being in the band, synths, an attitude to get better at your instruments together.
No DAD ROCK
No COVERS
No SELFISH BEHAVIOR
Gear Provided Includes: Electric Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Acoustic Drum Kit, and A Big Ol’ PA!
https://www.facebook.com/events/858190491191345/
Get Weird at Sly Grog every Wed. night! It’s an evening of electronic collaboration….or just come listen and be part of the Asheville creative scene! You might get inspired to join in!
BRING: Circuitbent Gear, That guitar pedal that has no business being in the band, synths, homemade instruments, an attitude to get better at your instruments together. Openness and a spirit of collaboration!
Gear Provided Includes: Electric Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Acoustic Drum Kit, and A Big Ol’ PA!
https://www.facebook.com/events/858190491191345/?event_time_id=858190511191343
Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at Banks Ave.. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/391468795015437/?event_time_id=391468821682101
Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at Banks Ave. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/962585360596619/?event_time_id=962585423929946
Cheap deals on Jameson!
Ashevile based Country singer-songwriter Gracie Lane and her band perform tunes that drift seemlessly from Country folk music to Honky-Tonk with contemporary sensibilities thoughout!
https://www.facebook.com/gracielanemusic/
http://www.gracielanemusic.com
Esther Rose from New Orleans, Louisiana is a Country singer-songwriter who has been making a name for herself around the touring circuit for the last few years and will be stopping by the Double Crown on a day off from a Duo tour with Nick Lowe! The happiest sounding sad country around!
https://estherrosemusic.bandcamp.com
https://youtu.be/QQ7dQLt3Bw0
Stick around after the band for Vinyl DJ’s spinning Classic Country and Honky-Tonk hits ans rarities ’till close!
https://www.facebook.com/events/251104035836656/
Worthwhile Sounds Presents…
Marc Rebillet at The Mothlight
with special guest: Toybox Theatre, America’s Favorite Cartoon Witch
Wednesday, May 15th
Doors 8pm, Show 9pm
Tickets: *sold out*
https://www.facebook.com/events/334611707128332/
From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.
One of our core values is to be of service and do good in the world. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity for the first annual Symmetry Impact Day! This will be a day of volunteering with the Symmetry family to help families in need of decent and affordable housing.
We are excited to partner with Habitat for Humanity across the country to make May 16th a powerful day of service.
Registration Link: https://sfglife.typeform.com/to/O6Yo2Y
Donation Link: https://www.ashevillehabitat.org/how-to-help/donate/donation-form/
If you are not able to volunteer with us, you can still join us for a beer and donation drive in celebration of our IMPACT!
3:30-6pm
Salvage Station
468 Riverside Dr
Asheville, NC 28801
https://www.facebook.com/events/2277724665809821/
The City of Asheville Noise Ordinance Revision Project Team invites everyone to attend a Residents Noise Ordinance Forum May 16 at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center, 285 Livingston St. There will be two sessions — one at 8:30 a.m. and another at 5:30 p.m.
In March, the City of Asheville launched an extensive community engagement process as a listening tool toward revision of the municipal ordinance governing noise in the City limits (Chapter 10 – Article IV). Led by the Development Services Department, a listening and learning process has been happening through multiple methods. We’d like to provide residents with an update.
Spanish language translation and child care for ages 5 and up will be available.
Find more information here: bit.ly/2DSBawO
https://www.facebook.com/events/2243639605886391/
Wildflowers springing from the ground are a sign that spring and warmer weather are right around the corner. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Shades of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
Cost: No additional cost to enter.
https://www.facebook.com/events/267786327235081/?event_time_id=267786380568409
A new temporary exhibit titled “Dressing for the Occasion: Mid-Century Sandburg as Celebrity and Family Man” opens on May 13, 2019. The exhibit, which runs through October, is part of the Sandburg Home tour and features clothing and accessories from both the park’s permanent collection and loaned items from the Sandburg family.
“Dressing for the Occasion” offers visitors a window into the style, culture, and feel of mid-century America. The family’s clothing and accessories weave together the roles of Carl Sandburg as a prominent writer, celebrity, father, and husband. This temporary exhibit offers an exciting opportunity for the public to view objects that are normally in storage or in the possession of Sandburg family members. Tours of the Sandburg Home are offered daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets are available first come, first served, each day from the visitor information area in the ground level of the Sandburg Home.
Nearly every room in the historically furnished house museum will be included in the exhibit. Visitors will see the characteristic scarves Carl Sandburg wore as he played his guitar and sang folk songs to entertain his family and guests, the dress Lilian Sandburg wore to meet President Lyndon B. Johnson, and many other mid-century pieces worn by the Sandburgs and their daughters. Historic photographs, paired with the clothing, will provide context.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1282810215200932/?event_time_id=1282810225200931
An exhibition of youth art titled “Let a Joy Keep You,” is on display from April 1 to May 31, 2019. The inspiration for the art comes from the first line of Carl Sandburg’s poem “Joy.” Each of the 70 canvases reflects how the young artists chose to interpret what joy means to them. Visitors can see the installation at the Sandburg Home when they visit. Young artists are represented from across the country and locally, including students from Sugarloaf Elementary School in Hendersonville, NC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2304444942927531/?event_time_id=2304444999594192
Founding father and master inventor Benjamin Franklin was also a pioneer of self-improvement. In 1727 Franklin formed the Junto, a weekly mutual-improvement club made up of a group of his peers and fellow Philadelphia tradesmen to discuss 13 core virtues and explore how to better incorporate them in their lives – and use them as a foundation for enriching the world. The club became the launching pad for all sorts of civic initiatives: the public library, the post office and the volunteer fire department, which have had a lasting impact on society.
Join us while we gather to discuss the 13 virtues in the context of the present day. We’ll meet weekly for 13 weeks and commit to making better and more conscious choices about our own behavior and work with others to spread those virtues through acts of kindness and good deeds. There is no cost and it is open to all!
Here is my bio:
Victoria Fann is a writer, transformational coach, creative guide and community builder. She’s been facilitating groups and leading motivational workshops throughout the U.S. since 1989 (locally at Flatiron Writers Room, The Purpose Collective, The Creative Facilitators Meetup, OLLI – UNCA and The Asheville Area Arts Council). Author of the recently published book, Creative Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life, she is passionate is helping consciously evolving humans design a life that is in full alignment with their most heartfelt values and purpose.
https://www.facebook.com/events/478724655989750/?event_time_id=478724679323081
Donate blood and receive an Asheville Tourists T-shirt and ticket to a Tourists game! The Tourists are providing lunch (hot dog, chips, and a drink) for all donors.
https://www.facebook.com/events/434148714004813/
You will be catered to during this Golf Tournament with lunch before starting on this 18-whole course. Goodie bags, raffle prizes, snacks and drinks during play, and a steak dinner after. You will play in a team of 4.
https://www.facebook.com/events/256201248600967/
We are SO excited to announce our official GRAND OPENING dates and activities!
The Farmacy is open 7 days a week from 10am-8pm
~Thursday May 16th~
Event Time 1pm-8pm
Ribbon Cutting with Chamber of Commerce
A Taste of Hemp Appetizers from Plant
CBD Mocktails
~Friday May 17th~
All Day
Massages!
~Saturday May 18th~
Event Time 4pm-8pm
FREE Beer!
Live DJ
Join us to celebrate the beginning of something great! All ages welcome! We appreciate all your support!
https://www.facebook.com/events/340414289949988/?event_time_id=340414293283321
We are SO excited to announce our official GRAND OPENING dates and activities!
The Farmacy is open 7 days a week from 10am-8pm
~Thursday May 16th~
Event Time 1pm-8pm
Ribbon Cutting with Chamber of Commerce
A Taste of Hemp Appetizers from Plant
CBD Mocktails
~Friday May 17th~
All Day
Massages!
~Saturday May 18th~
Event Time 4pm-8pm
FREE Beer!
Live DJ
Join us to celebrate the beginning of something great! All ages welcome! We appreciate all your support!
https://www.facebook.com/events/340414289949988/
Ayurveda Seasonal Workshop
Harness the fresh energy of Spring with Ayurvedic tips for safe cleansing practices. In this workshop you’ll be guided and inspired to develop a custom cleansing protocol for your constitution. You will also learn about special points (marma) on the head, hands, and feet to anoint and massage with essential oils. Activating these points will help to steady the fluctuations of the season and provide support during the cleansing process.
The workshop will begin with a beautiful tea ceremony.
This is a community workshop open to the public and a non-credit course.
Prerequisites: NONE
Prior knowledge of Ayurveda is not necessary. Basic Ayurveda theory will be discussed and woven into each activity.
Detailed Schedule
Thursday May 16th, 2019 2pm-4pm
About the instructor:
Aurora Taylor is a certified Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, yoga instructor, Kriya Yoga disciple, educator, and expert in self-care. She combines her education, teachings passed down from ancient lineages, personal experience in healing, and living a lifestyle in harmony with the balance of nature to create a holistic multifaceted approach to healing body, mind, and spirit.
https://www.facebook.com/events/328992874479183/
Baires returns with outstanding authentic Argentine food!
https://www.facebook.com/events/325796271383950/?event_time_id=336983863598524
Come on out to support Council On Aging of Buncombe County by eating some delicious Farm Burgers! From 4-9, 10% of all proceeds will be donated to support their mission of promoting the independence, dignity and well-being of adults through service, education, and advocacy.
https://www.facebook.com/events/637026546772026/
Includes All Non Redemption Arcade Games, Activities, and Attractions!
Such as…
Indoor Climbing wall | Indoor/Outdoor Go-karts | Arcade Games | Laser Tag | Bumper Cars | Mini Golf | Mini Bowling | X-Rider Theatre | AeroBall | & More!
https://www.facebook.com/events/323685011602260/?event_time_id=323685051602256
Come in to enjoy creating memories with us during a time that your dollars go farther! Half-off games and attractions after 4pm. See y’all soon!
https://www.facebook.com/events/582585695548471/?event_time_id=582585755548465
Thursdays are Jazz and Wine night! Come enjoy an evening of 1$ off wine specials, live Jazz from 6-8pm, and delicious food by Food Stop Food Truck!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2305712789446907/?event_time_id=2305712849446901
WEDNESDAY
5pm Teen Contemporary with Melvin
$50 4 week series. Starts Jan. 9
THURSDAY
4pm Kids Hip Hop Series with Lisa
Semester runs 1/17/19 – 5/16/19
$50/month or $160/semester
5pm Teen Hip Hop Series with Lisa
Semester runs 1/17/19 – 5/16/19
$50/month or $160/semester
https://www.facebook.com/events/368264583936462/?event_time_id=368264623936458
$1 off flagships!
It’s like Open Mic night, but every song is guaranteed to sound good! Share your vinyls with us and we’ll play them for you! 6:30 – 8:30
https://www.facebook.com/events/347259619444923/?event_time_id=347259669444918
Enjoy the convenience of being driven to the Cataloochee Valley to view the elk. On this tour, coordinated by Leapfrog Tours, you’ll get to relax and enjoy the beautiful views and scenery of Cataloochee Valley as well as learn the history of the Cataloochee and its elk population. A boxed picnic dinner will be provided. The tour will wrap up with a stop at an overlook in the park to watch the sunset.
Thursday, May 16
4:30-9:30 p.m.
Members $105
Non-members $130
Register by calling 828 651 9622.
Please contact Deb Al-Aidy
with event questions at
[email protected] or 828 209-5012.
https://www.facebook.com/events/757303517970127/
Join us in celebrating SAHC’s 45th Anniversary at USA Raft Adventure Resort outpost on the banks of the Nolichucky River in Tennessee! This year, we have an extra-special annual Appalachian Spring Conservation Celebration planned, with outdoor adventures available earlier in the day.
Pre-Event Activities begin at 3 pm
Thanks to our generous friends at USA Raft Adventure Resort, these activities are offered FREE for participants (except the rafting trips, which are offered at a 25% discount for this event).
Stand-up Paddleboard with instructors on site. Boards of all different shapes and sizes for kids to adults. Come prepared to get your feet wet!
Onewheel lessons and demo on site for all ages.
Self-guided Hikes – Options of 3 different hikes to discover nature’s beauty along the Nolichucky or Appalachian Trail: 15 minute stroll along the Nolichucky, 1 hour or 2 hour along the AT.
Fly fishing – A guide will be on hand for demos and equipment use. No license required.
Rafting — Before the event, guests have the option of two rafting trips. Register through USA Raft using discount codes and links below. Please note – discounted fee for rafting trips is in addition to your Appalachian Spring tickets.
Nolichucky Gorge Half Day Trip – Class 3-4, begins at 1:30 pm, back by 5 pm. Use promo code SAHCGORGE for a 25% discount; total $56 per person. https://www.adventurecentral.com/user/web/cart/wfDetails.aspx?AID=21712&TCID=15690133&CLUID=b6b94cd1-b7de-43f8-96a0-9ab053877bf6
Lower Nolichucky Half Day Trip – Class 1-2, begins at 2 pm, back by 4:30 pm. You can take inflatable kayaks on this section. Use promo code SAHCLOWER for a 25% discount; total $34 per person. https://www.adventurecentral.com/user/web/cart/wfDetails.aspx?AID=21713&C=1&CLUID=b6b94cd1-b7de-43f8-96a0-9ab053877bf6
If you would like to bring your own kayak – then you can join the trip for FREE.
Plant Walk with HERBalachia — 4 pm
Join Michelle Bouton of HERBalachia for a brief introduction to several of our most appreciated wild foods and medicines in the eastern TN bio-region. When we visit plants in their natural habitat, we are introduced to plant communities, giving us hints as to the delicate balance of interrelationship of plant species, natural environment, and human interaction. We will discuss basic wildcrafting ethics and reciprocation: what can we give back? Good footwear and a hand lens (if you have one) are useful.
Appalachian Spring Conservation Celebration – 5 pm to 8 pm
Enjoy a stunning setting, surrounded by lush mountains and the gorgeous Nolichucky River while the ETSU Old-Time Ramblers perform. We will have a silent auction with exciting outdoor packages — and all proceeds benefit ongoing conservation efforts. Dinner will be catered by Southern Craft BBQ, with veg options.
Join us in honoring the 2019 Stanley A. Murray Volunteers of the Year.
In 1989 the Stanley A. Murray Award for Volunteer Service was created to honor persons who have made outstanding volunteer contributions to the work of SAHC emulating the lifelong dedication of our founder, Stanley A. Murray.
This year, we honor the Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club for its extraordinary volunteer help to SAHC in 2018 managing Golden-winged Warbler habitat around our Grassy Ridge “Birdhouse” property. TEHCC members made numerous trips to the Grassy Ridge property to open up 2.5 acres of new habitat for Golden-winged warblers. They donated fuel, equipment, and more than 383 hours cutting locusts on the property, then spent another 403 hours de-barking and transporting the locust to be used in repairing sections of the Appalachian Trail across the Roan Highlands. In addition, several members of the club participated in trail planning and building on our Elk Hollow preserve.
Appalachian Spring Tickets:
$35 member, $40 non-member, $50 at the door. $25 Student/AmeriCorps
Includes: BBQ Dinner (veg option) & Beer, Wine, Drinks.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
USA Raft
Eastman
Highland Brewing Company
Mast General Store
Samsel Architects
White Oak Financial
Wicked Weed Brewery
Wilson Worley Attorneys at Law
Witherspoon Platt & Associates
https://www.facebook.com/events/1684466008527819/
Come grab a burger, side and a year round brew for $12 every Thursday starting November 1st. From 5-8PM you can get this special deal from The Hungry Ghost. Join in on #BGtrivia @ 6:30PM for a night of fun and food.
Beer options include:
IPA
Pale Ale
LAGA (Light American Golden Ale)
English Porter
Grapefruit IPA
Mango IPA
https://www.facebook.com/events/353635038713926/?event_time_id=353635052047258