Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Saturday, February 26, 2022
Mardi Gras + King Cake 10W-40 Release
Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing
  • Enjoy the new beer brewed with coffee, chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon + pecans and celebrate the Carnival season with live music.
Winter Photo Contest – “Winter Trees”
Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Chimney Rock State Park

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It’s the Year of the Tree in North Carolina State Parks, and we are encouraging guests to celebrate trees all year long! Start off in the winter months while branches are bare and capture some unique tree shapes or the beauty of frosty evergreens. You may win a prize for your efforts!

GREAT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO 3 WINNING ENTRIES

1st Prize: The winning photo will be our Facebook cover photo for two weeks, and the photographer will receive two annual passes to Chimney Rock State Park, two boat tour tickets from Lake Lure Tours, and dinner for two at the Old Rock Café.

2nd Prize: After the first place photo, the second place photo will be our Facebook cover photo for one week. The photographer will receive two annual passes to Chimney Rock State Park and dinner for two at the Old Rock Café.

3rd Prize: The third place photographer will receive two adult day passes (or one family pack of day passes) to Chimney Rock State Park and dinner for two at the Old Rock Café.

CONTEST RULES:

  1. There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken of Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between January 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022.
    The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
  2. Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:
    • Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
    • E-mail: If you don’t have access to social media, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
  3. Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
  4. Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
  5. For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
  6. Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of the theme. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
  7. Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
  8. Finalists will be chosen by Chimney Rock staff and the winner will be voted on by the public. Decisions regarding winners are final.

Winners will be notified personally and announced on Chimney Rock’s social media. For more information, call 1-828-625-9611, ext. 1812 or email us at [email protected].

Yoga & Live Music with Tara & Hope
Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
One World Brewing West

Get lost in a tribal flow, led by Tara Eschenroeder, aimed at self love & discovery as you are bathed in the angelic sounds of Hope Griffin.

Wandering through this life we connect with the magic of the elements of nature. Through the earth, our breath, yoga and sweet music we ground deep in our roots. We return to our heart space. The air is wild, free and full of possibility. Water nourishes our souls while reminding us to go with the flow… We ignite the fire of passion and light an awakening within, becoming one with the elements and connecting under one sun with one voice. Join International Yoga Instructor Tara Eschenroeder (aka “Great Abiding Yoga”) and Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Hope Griffin for a yoga flow with live music. May we align our breath to free movement and the rhythm of our hearts!

From a primal flow to the beat of finger tapping, to a gentle meditative dance to harmonics, to meditation to the croons of the guitar, to the transcendental hum of the voice of an angel, the rhythms of the music guide us as we connect with our own internal rhythms and sense of knowing.

Hope and Tara will take you on a journey of the senses. While drinking in the sacred sounds of the music, we take that the ability to listen and to feel even deeper within. We tap into that intuitive sense of knowing; how and when to move and when to be still. Allow yourself to reconnect to that sacred animal within, ultimately reminding us how to simply be both on and off of the yoga mat.

$30 early bird (Feb 19) $35 general admission. [Indoors. bring a mat & mask]

Yoga + Live Music w/ Tara + Hope
Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
One World Brewing West

Yoga & Live Music w/ Tara & Hope

Wandering through this life we connect with the magic of the elements of nature. Through the earth, our breath, yoga and sweet music we ground deep in our roots. We return to our heart space. The air is wild, free and full of possibility. Water nourishes our souls while reminding us to go with the flow… We ignite the fire of passion and light an awakening within, becoming one with the elements and connecting under one sun with one voice. Join International Yoga Instructor Tara Eschenroeder (aka “Great Abiding Yoga”) and Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Hope Griffin for a yoga flow with live music. May we align our breath to free movement and the rhythm of our hearts!

 

From a primal flow to the beat of finger tapping, to a gentle meditative dance to harmonics, to meditation to the croons of the guitar, to the transcendental hum of the voice of an angel, the rhythms of the music guide us as we connect with our own internal rhythms and sense of knowing.

 

Hope and Tara will take you on a journey of the senses. While drinking in the sacred sounds of the music, we take that the ability to listen and to feel even deeper within. We tap into that intuitive sense of knowing; how and when to move and when to be still. Allow yourself to reconnect to that sacred animal within, ultimately reminding us how to simply be both on and off of the yoga mat.

Burial: Forestry Camp Production Facility Tour
Feb 26 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Forestry Camp

Burial: Forestry Camp Production Facility Tour


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Details:

  • 90 minute tour with beverages/light food pairings*
  • Reservation only
  • 21+ up

Designated drivers don’t need a reservation, but must accompany a ticketed guest.

*If you have an allergy or accomodation request, please note these while placing your reservation, or email [email protected] with your needs.

Attire + Footwear

  • Closed-toe shoes with hard soles required
  • This tour is exposed to the elements. Please check the weather in advance and be prepared!

Accessibility

There are elements of the tour that are not wheelchair accessible. Please reach out directly to [email protected] for information and accommodation.

 


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Community Event: Cherokee Art and Storytelling
Feb 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

Join us for an artful afternoon! In conjunction with A Living Language: Cherokee Syllabary and Contemporary Art, we welcome Sarah Thompson, Jarrett Wildcatt, and exhibition artists Tara McCoy and Mary Thompson. Drop in to enjoy artist demonstrations in pottery and basket weaving, traditional storytelling and flute, and a slideshow presentation on Cherokee heritage and culture. All ages and abilities are welcome; no reservations are required.

1:00-3:00pm: Ongoing artist demonstrations and slideshow

1:30-2:30pm: Storytelling with flute

Generous funding for this program is provided by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Community events are offered during the year in conjunction with the Museum’s Collection, exhibitions, and other special events. Activities may include performances, guided tours, demonstrations, or hands-on studio projects. Community events are open to all ages and abilities; no reservations required.

Public Tour: Intersections in American Art
Feb 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

SECU Collection Hall. Image Sterling E. Stevens.

Free for Museum Members or included with general admission

Today’s public tour is led by Bonnie Cooper, touring docent.

PUBLIC TOURS

Join docents for tours of the Museum’s Collection and special exhibitions. No reservations are required.

Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Action
Feb 26 @ 1:30 pm
Peace Center Gunter Theatre

Oscar Shorts

Lights, Camera, Action! 📽️ The Peace Center is proud to present screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in all three categories once again. Join us for the best of Animated, Live Action and Documentary February 25-27.*

With screenings of all three categories taking place each day, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the films that caught the Academy’s eye! Detailed synopses will be added as they become available.

*Please be advised that the Oscar-Nominated Short Films feature mature content that may not be appropriate for children. 

Asheville Transformers Peer Support Group
Feb 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Tzedek

Asheville Transformers hosts twice-monthly general peer support meetings, led by trained facilitators, which are open only to people who are transgender, non-binary, and/or individuals questioning their gender identity only – no family and friends at support group, please. Support meetings occur on the 2nd Thursday and 4th Saturday of each month.

Meets in the Tzedek space, located at 37 Montford Ave, Suite 201 (across from the AVL Chamber of Commerce). The simplest way to get to the space is by parking behind the building, coming in the back door and taking the elevator up to the second floor. Suite 201 is just to the right when you exit the elevator.**

For more information or location, please email [email protected].

The Music of Tom Petty
Feb 26 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse Leiman Mainstage

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The ‘Queen’ Boys are back with The Music of Tom Petty. You filled the houses in 2019 for their Eagles/Beatles concert, 2020’s The Music of Queen, and their 2021 SOLD OUT outdoor Stadium Concert. Now they’re back to bring you the iconic music of Tom Petty. “American Girl,” “Free Fallin,” “Breakdown,” “Don’t Do Me Like That,” “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” and so many more will fill the Leiman Mainstage! Join us for a rockin’ night with these enduring tunes and the incredible artists that will have you swooning and hungry for more!

 

 

The Music of Tom Petty
Feb 26 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Music on the Rock. The Music of
                Tom Petty. Feb. 24 - March 5

The ‘Queen’ Boys are back with The Music of Tom Petty. You filled the houses in 2019 for their Eagles/Beatles concert, 2020’s The Music of Queen, and their 2021 SOLD OUT outdoor Stadium Concert. Now they’re back to bring you the iconic music of Tom Petty. “American Girl,” “Free Fallin,” “Breakdown,” “Don’t Do Me Like That,” “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” and so many more will fill the Mainstage! Join us for a rockin’ night with these enduring tunes and the incredible artists that will have you swooning and hungry for more!

UNCA Basketball Double Header – Women vs CSU (2:00) and Men vs Presbyterian (4:30)
Feb 26 @ 2:00 pm
KIMMEL ARENA

UNC Asheville | Athletics Ticketing

ZOOM D+D with Raj
Feb 26 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
zoom

Join us for some Dungeons & Dragons over ZOOM.

Sign-up is required. Email Raj at [email protected] to request attendance.

Teen – (grades 6-12

MOTOCROSS RACING
Feb 26 @ 4:30 pm
WNC Ag Center McGough Arena

Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animated
Feb 26 @ 4:30 pm
Peace Center Gunter Theatre

Oscar Shorts

Lights, Camera, Action! 📽️ The Peace Center is proud to present screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in all three categories once again. Join us for the best of Animated, Live Action and Documentary February 25-27.*

With screenings of all three categories taking place each day, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the films that caught the Academy’s eye! Detailed synopses will be added as they become available.

*Please be advised that the Oscar-Nominated Short Films feature mature content that may not be appropriate for children. 

UNCA Basketball Double Header – Women vs CSU (2:00) and Men vs Presbyterian (4:30)
Feb 26 @ 4:30 pm
KIMMEL ARENA

UNC Asheville | Athletics Ticketing

Call for Mail Art & Exhibit: “Anything Goes…Everything Shows!”
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Flood Gallery Fine Art Center

Uncensored free-style mail art show using the postal system as a medium. ALL submissions received by mail WILL be exhibited. ANY medium, size, shape or theme! ANYONE can enter!

Mail artists typically exchange ephemera in the form of illustrated letters; zines; rubberstamped, decorated, or illustrated envelopes; artist trading cards; postcards; artistamps; faux postage; mail-interviews; naked mail; friendship books, decos and three-dimensional objects. Based on Dada and Fluxus art movements, such as by Ray Johnson from Black Mountain College, mail art can range from pop art to found objects to just about any medium. You don’t need to be an artist, just embellish something and put a stamp on it and our PO address, if it makes it through the post office to us, we will exhibit your work! Don’t put it in a box!!! Don’t hide your art and expression! Let all who touch it experience its journey! Just stamp and mail.

Deadline: Postmark by Feb. 18, 2022
Mail entry to:
Carlos Steward/Flood Gallery
P.O. Box 9907
Asheville, NC 28815

Any medium, size, shape or theme! if you can stamp it, send it! Must be sent to PO address. NON-RETURNABLE. No entry fee (just pay for mailing). Not for sale. Cannot be hand-delivered. ALL submissions received by mail WILL be exhibited.

Night at the Nature Center
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WNC Nature Center

In this brand new program, we explore the ecology of our flagship southern Appalachia nocturnal species.

Beauty Parlor Comedy: Carl Sonnefeld 
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Beauty Academy

Beauty Parlor Comedy: Carl Sonnefeld

Carl Sonnefeld is a standup comedian. He is too tall for most airplanes and buses, but has found that he fits on trains pretty good. This year he hiked the Appalachian Trail to get away from Indiana, but unfortunately it was still there when he got back. He has performed at the Red Clay Comedy Festival, the Memphis Comedy Festival, and the Bird City Comedy Festival. He’s opened for Roy Wood Jr., Jackie Kashian, Shane Torres, and Anthony Devito.
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featuring Lily Campbell and Cody Hughes

ages 21+ (must have ID with you)

DEATH ON THE NILE
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.

DEATH ON THE NILE - Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 7:00 pm Shows

** IMPORTANT INFO — MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE CORRECT SHOWTIME! Eventbrite has changed their refund policy. We can refund the price of your ticket price, but Eventbrite will no longer refund their processing fees ($1.06 per ticket) so you will still be charged that fee.

Seating is first come, first seated as always with no reserved seating.

MOVIE SYNOPSIS:

While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Based on the Agatha Christie novel, this is the sequel to the 2017 murder mystery smash hit, Murder on the Orient Express.

 

CONTENT GUIDELINE: Rated PG-13

 

RUNNING TIME = 2 hours 7 minutes

 

TICKET INFO:

You can purchase online tickets here on Eventbrite, but you can also purchase tickets at our 675 Merrimon Avenue location.

Watch this fantastic film in Asheville’s original dine-in theater. There are tables in front of our big, cushy theater seats. Order dinner from our huge diverse menu (vegan options!), and enjoy this rare cinematic experience with 140+ other fans of this film. Also, enjoy a huge selection some of the best local beer from the third oldest brewery in WNC!

 

FAQ…

WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORTATION/PARKING OPTIONS FOR GETTING TO AND FROM THE EVENT?

There is plenty of parking in front of the building, on each side, and also in a big parking lot behind the building. All parking is free. Asheville Pizza & Brewing on Merrimon Avenue is very easy to find. Only five minutes from I-26, I-240 and Downtown.

 

SHOULD I ARRIVE EARLY?

ABSOLUTELY!!! We strongly suggest you arrive at least 30 minutes early so you can order and get settled into your seat before the movie starts.

 

CAN I ORDER FOOD AND BEVERAGE INSIDE THE THEATER?

Yes! You can order anything from the diverse menu of Asheville Pizza & Brewing and drink any of Asheville Brewing Company’s delicious beers! The menu has pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, vegan options and more! The full menu can be found on our website.

 

IS THERE ANY PRE-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT?

Doors usually open one hour prior to the showtime with a pre-show collection of unique and funny videos playing before the movie begins. Regulars to our theater always arrive extra early to enjoy our pre-show which changes with each movie.

 

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS?

Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. Please do not call our location as the staff who answers will likely not be able to know the answer.

 

DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED TICKET TO THE EVENT?

It isn’t necessary. After you purchase your ticket we will have your name on a list when you arrive, so we really only need the name the tickets were purchased with. You can also show us the email purchase confirmation on your phone, but you can bring in a printed ticket if you prefer.

 

Please check in at the ticket counter at least 20 minutes before showtime to find a good seat.

 

IS IT OKAY IF THE NAME ON MY TICKET REGISTRATION DOESN’T MATCH THE PERSON WHO ATTENDS?

Yes, just make sure they check in with whatever name the tickets were purchased under. We don’t ask for any identification, just the name for the tickets.

Morgan Wallen: The Dangerous Tour with special guests Hardy + Larry Fleet
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

ABOUT MORGAN WALLEN:

Morgan Wallen has staked his claim as Country music’s next superstar with 7.5 BILLION on-demand streams, MULTI-PLATINUM certifications, and four consecutive chart-toppers. The SNL guest’s widely praised sophomore effort, Dangerous: The Double Album (Big Loud/Republic Records), reigned #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart for 10 consecutive weeks upon release and remained in the Top 10 for 33 weeks, plus earned the biggest streaming week for a Country album in history. It includes more record-breaking achievements with one of TIME’s Top 10 Songs of 2020, “7 Summers,” and “Wasted On You” – that both debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and inside the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10 – as well as 4X PLATINUM Diplo collaboration, “Heartless,” and PLATINUM chart-topper “More Than My Hometown.” As “the most wanted man in country” (The New Yorker), the Tennessee native has stacked up the accolades, winning 2020’s CMA New Artist of the Year and iHeartRadio’s Best New Country Artist awards, topping Billboard’s 2020 year-end Country Airplay chart with “Chasin’ You,” plus high-profile features in The New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, The Washington Post, Genius, GQ and more.

ABOUT HARDY:

Big Loud Records’ booming upstart HARDY is rattling Country music as “Nashville’s most clever new redneck songwriter,” according to Rolling Stone. Breaking new ground with “one of the most self-assured full-length debut albums in years,” per Billboard, his acclaimed debut, A ROCK, features PLATINUM #1 “ONE BEER” and current chart-rising GOLD single “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL.” With over 1 BILLION on-demand streams to his credit, the LP is a part of HARDY’s fast-growing catalogue that includes first-of-its-kind countrified mixtapes HIXTAPE: Vol. 1 (2019) and the now-unfolding Vol. 2 (2021), alongside career-launching EPs THIS OLE BOY and WHERE TO FIND ME. He’s also featured on Dierks Bentley’s latest buzzed-about single, “Beers On Me,” with BRELAND. The pride of Philadelphia, MS, HARDY’s stacking accolades as a 2021 CMA Awards New Artist of the Year nominee; recognized as one of CRS’ 2021 New Faces of Country Music; a CMA Triple Play award recipient; and a Vevo DSCVR artist. In addition, the 2020 AIMP Songwriter of the Year has co-penned NINE #1 singles since 2018, including Blake Shelton’s 4X PLATINUM smash hit “God’s Country.” Direct support for Morgan Wallen beginning this February, HARDY has supported Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Chris Lane, Thomas Rhett, and more, plus appeared on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!

ABOUT LARRY FLEET:

Blue-collar, Tennessee native Larry Fleet grew up with a love of music sparked by an eclectic mix of influences spanning from Merle Haggard to Marvin Gaye. To make ends meet, Fleet spent tireless hours working construction jobs – never losing his dream of making music. A chance encounter with Jake Owen in 2017 led to a collaborative friendship and an opening slot on the road with Owen. Not long after, Fleet was sharing the stage with a living legend and one of his heroes – Willie Nelson – and etching his mark in the Nashville songwriting community co-writing with esteemed tunesmiths including Rhett Akins, Brett James and Kendell Marvel. The hard-working family man is now turning heads with “Where I Find God” – a powerful ode to finding peace in the higher power’s presence. Garnering Fleet praise for his “emotive vocals” (Billboard), the song’s official music video continues to resonate with fans, amassing 19 MILLION YouTube views. “Where I Find God” is featured on Fleet’s brand-new, full-length album, STACK OF RECORDS (Big Loud Records), produced by Joey Moi and follows his aptly-titled debut, WORKIN’ HARD.

on-demand streams, MULTI-PLATINUM certifications, and four consecutive chart-toppers. The SNL guest’s widely praised sophomore effort, Dangerous: The Double Album (Big Loud/Republic Records), debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and earned the biggest streaming week for a Country album in history. It includes another record-breaking achievement in one of TIME‘s Top 10 Songs of 2020, “7 Summers” – which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and inside the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10 – as well as 3X PLATINUM Diplo collaboration, “Heartless,” and recent PLATINUM chart-topper “More Than My Hometown.” As “the most wanted man in country” (The New Yorker), the Tennessee native has stacked up the accolades, winning 2020’s CMA New Artist of the Year and iHeartRadio’s Best New Country Artist awards, reigning #1 atop Billboard’s 2020 year-end Country Airplay chart with “Chasin’ You,” plus high-profile features in The New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, The Washington Post, Genius, GQ and more

Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center Gunter Theatre

Oscar Shorts

Lights, Camera, Action! 📽️ The Peace Center is proud to present screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in all three categories once again. Join us for the best of Animated, Live Action and Documentary February 25-27.*

With screenings of all three categories taking place each day, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the films that caught the Academy’s eye! Detailed synopses will be added as they become available.

*Please be advised that the Oscar-Nominated Short Films feature mature content that may not be appropriate for children. 

Snuggle Movie Night
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
North Asheville Address sent in confirmation email

Snuggle Movie Night- Sat Feb 26th

Some folks have expressed interest in movie nights so lets try it out. We will still do introductions, set the boundaries for the evening, and do an icebreaker. Then it will be movie time. We will be watching David Attenborough’s “A Life on Our Planet” which is just under an hour and a half). After the movie people can continue cuddling).

This will be an indoor event. DO NOT ATTEND if you or someone you are physically close with is sick or has increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. For now, we are requiring people who attend to be vaccinated and encouraging mask wearing. After you register please email us a pic of your vax card.

This is a non-sexual touch based event that invites participants to explore platonic intimacy with like-minded people in an environment that upholds personal boundaries and respect through a supportive framework of mutual agreements that maximize safety and create a space of easy openness and compassionate connection.

At this event we have the chance to normalize touch and intimacy with clear boundaries; this is a space for respectful, consent-based touch. We allow ourselves to be seen. We have fun. We get our touch needs met.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, economic statuses, races, spiritual or religious beliefs, sizes, and ages (children welcome; parents/guardians must keep your eyes on your children and be responsible for them).

THE RULES OF CUDDLING

1. Clothes stay on for the whole event.

2. You do not have to touch anyone.

3. You must ask permission and receive a verbal YES before you touch anyone. Please be specific in your requests.

4. If you feel a yes, say YES. If you feel a no, say NO. If you’re a maybe, say NO. You can always change your mind.

5. Get your facilitator or assistant if you have a question or concern, or if you need assistance with anything during the event.

6. Talking, laughter, silence, silliness, stillness, and crying are welcome.

WHY CUDDLE?

Touch is a basic human need, and many of us do not get enough; most people don’t even know they are missing touch, or have a way to ask for touch without sexualizing it. We believe deeply in the power of touch, and the importance of communication and consent in creating a safe space for touch.

CUDDLING WITH STRANGERS

Cuddling with strangers sounds weird or scary to most people. “Will I like it?” “What if someone wants to touch me and I don’t want to?” “What if I say yes and it’s not what I want?” “What if I really want to touch someone and they say no?” These are all normal questions. The answer is that this is a space created to ask for exactly what you want, and receive NOTHING you don’t want. Many people start out nervous at a cuddle event. Most are really, really glad they came.

ETIQUETTE

  • ARRIVE ON TIME: It is important that all participants arrive before the Welcome Circle. The Welcome Circle serves the purpose of creating the safe space for consensual, non-sexual touch between participants and making sure that everyone is informed about consent.
  • Please be free of strong scents; many folks would rather not be close to someone who smells of cigarettes, perfume, or essential oils. Your clean self is a good smell!
  • BE SOBER: Please do not drink or smoke before or at this event.

WHAT TO BRING: The only thing that you are required to bring is a clean and sober you.

We take individual and group safety seriously! if you experience, see, or know that one of our participants is not safe to be at a touch based event we want to know about it. We are committed to doing our best to create a safe environment which means that if someone is causing harm (physical or mental) that person is not welcome here (this includes harm that takes place outside of our events). We stand behind survivors and know that some of our participants are here to heal from touch based trauma.

Umphrey’s McGee with special guest Lespecial
Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

Umphrey’s McGee

Fight Girl Battle World
Feb 26 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

2021-22 Season: Fight Girl Battle World

Set in a futuristic universe where humanity is nearly non-existent, Fight Girl Battle World revolves around E-V, a hardnosed prizefighter and the last known female human in the galaxy. Amidst the aliens and the androids, E-V must fight to keep the human race from being completely obliterated in this “delicious intergalactic theatrical space ride.”

Please come prepared to wear a mask for the entire performance. Masking requirements may change based on the recommendation of federal and/or state health officials; please check our website for ACT’s most up-to-date masking policy.


All tickets are subject to sales tax and a $3 ticketing system fee. All sales final. No exchanges or returns.

Interstellar Echoes: #1 Pink Floyd Tribute Band with Lights and Lasers
Feb 26 @ 7:30 pm
Tryon Fine Arts Center

Pink Floyd

A double set tribute with music from the most innovative band of all time, Pink Floyd. And full band, lights, and laser show. Incredible!

The Southeast’s premier Pink Floyd Tribute band, Interstellar Echoes pride themselves on accurately reproducing the legendary catalog of Pink Floyd. Obsessed with the sounds, sights, and lore of this global music icon, Interstellar Echoes goes to great lengths to provide a meticulously researched, fully immersive live experience consisting of classic staples, as well as deep cuts that will please even the most die hard Pink Floyd fan. We serve the Southeastern United States. Please join us for an unforgettable night of Pink Floyd classics!

Jeeves Intervenes
Feb 26 @ 7:30 pm
NC Stage Co.

High society playboy Bertie Wooster and his school chum, Eustace, hatch a plan to save Bertie from an unwanted marriage and Eustace from an undesirable job as a respected businessman. Will the ever-faithful manservant Jeeves be able to rescue these bumbling fools from themselves? A delicious romp full of deception and disguise.

GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DVORAK’S “NEW WORLD”
Feb 26 @ 8:00 pm
Peace Concert Hall

Dvorak's "New World"

 

Pinegrove
Feb 26 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

In the interest of keeping our guests and staff protected and healthy, as well as reduce the chance of COVID outbreaks that could put future tour dates in jeopardy, Pinegrove and The Orange Peel will require all attendees of Pinegrove’s upcoming show on Feb. 26th to show proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination. Pinegrove is also requesting all attendees wear masks for the duration of the show.

All attendees will be required to show one of the following for entry along with a government issued ID:

  •         Your vaccine card
  •         A clear and legible photocopy of your vaccine card
  •         Photo of your vaccine card on your phone
  •         A digital vaccine passport or record

Formed in 2010 by childhood friends Evan Stephens Hall and drummer Zack Levine, Pinegrove have released four albums—Everything So Far, Cardinal, Skylight, and Marigold (2020)—to widespread critical acclaim, garnering them a growing and devoted listenership. Their new album, 11:11, will be released via Rough Trade Records on January 28, 2022.

They’ve described their sound as variously as ‘introspective party music’, or ‘energetic music in the folk tradition’; in any case, they have combined catharsis and inventive structures with irrepressible melodies, resonant lyrics and emotive twang. Zack describes Pinegrove as “a constellation of soulmates.”

Zack and Evan have known each other for 26 years and been playing music together for 21, communicating via a “telepathic musical connection.” Nearly everyone they work with are friends and collaborators from way back.

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SAUXE on Saturdays – DJs and Dancing, Presented by AMG Late Nights
Feb 26 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Polanco Restaurant

Music By DJ AUDIO & guest DJ’s
SPINNING THROWBACK, Dancehall, LATIN, HIP HOP/R&B
Doors at 9pm
• NO COVER till FEB ’22!
• 6 HOOKAH flavors Available
• DRINK SPECIALS
• VIP COMING SOON!
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10 North Market Street | Downtown Asheville
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