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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Friday, April 10, 2020
NC needs more medical volunteers
Apr 10 all-day
North Carolina Government Online

 North Carolina’s emergency management director Mike Sprayberry has renewed the call for medical volunteers.

They’re looking for volunteers with experience in the below categories who are willing to be deployed to affected areas or facilities to provide patient care:

Clinical volunteers

  • Physicians
  • Advanced care providers
  • Nurses
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Clinical support

  • Pharmacy
  • Imaging
  • Respiratory care

Non-clinical support

  • Facility maintenance
  • Safety
  • Administration
Read more
Categories: Volunteers
Mud Creek Workday WNC Earth Month
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Conserving Carolina

Help us restore this wetland by removing non-native invasive species. This property borders the confluence of Mouth of Mud Creek and the French Broad River. We are working to restore this property from farmland to a functional and healthy wetland. It is important to remove the non-native invasive species to allow native species to thrive.

Must be able to walk ~.25 mile and ability to bend over. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water and lunch. Extra snacks will be provided.

Meet at the Hendersonville office at 9:30AM to carpool or at GPS coordinates (35.406279, -82.529429) at 10:00AM.

RSVP or for more information email [email protected] or call Natalie at 828-697-5777 ext. 211

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Categories: Outdoors Volunteers
Asheville Community Theatre Online Happy Hour Parties  
Apr 10 @ 5:00 pm
ACT Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleCommunityTheatre/

    • We are featuring singers (and dancers!) from the community during our #ACTHappyHour parties M-F at 5:00 pm!
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Categories: Community Dance Music
Saturday, April 11, 2020
NC needs more medical volunteers
Apr 11 all-day
North Carolina Government Online

 North Carolina’s emergency management director Mike Sprayberry has renewed the call for medical volunteers.

They’re looking for volunteers with experience in the below categories who are willing to be deployed to affected areas or facilities to provide patient care:

Clinical volunteers

  • Physicians
  • Advanced care providers
  • Nurses
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Clinical support

  • Pharmacy
  • Imaging
  • Respiratory care

Non-clinical support

  • Facility maintenance
  • Safety
  • Administration
Read more
Categories: Volunteers
Mud Creek Workday WNC Earth Month
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Conserving Carolina

Help us restore this wetland by removing non-native invasive species. This property borders the confluence of Mouth of Mud Creek and the French Broad River. We are working to restore this property from farmland to a functional and healthy wetland. It is important to remove the non-native invasive species to allow native species to thrive.

Must be able to walk ~.25 mile and ability to bend over. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water and lunch. Extra snacks will be provided.

Meet at the Hendersonville office at 9:30AM to carpool or at GPS coordinates (35.406279, -82.529429) at 10:00AM.

RSVP or for more information email [email protected] or call Natalie at 828-697-5777 ext. 211

Read more
Categories: Outdoors Volunteers
Sunday, April 12, 2020
NC needs more medical volunteers
Apr 12 all-day
North Carolina Government Online

 North Carolina’s emergency management director Mike Sprayberry has renewed the call for medical volunteers.

They’re looking for volunteers with experience in the below categories who are willing to be deployed to affected areas or facilities to provide patient care:

Clinical volunteers

  • Physicians
  • Advanced care providers
  • Nurses
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Clinical support

  • Pharmacy
  • Imaging
  • Respiratory care

Non-clinical support

  • Facility maintenance
  • Safety
  • Administration
Read more
Categories: Volunteers
Monday, April 13, 2020
NC needs more medical volunteers
Apr 13 all-day
North Carolina Government Online

 North Carolina’s emergency management director Mike Sprayberry has renewed the call for medical volunteers.

They’re looking for volunteers with experience in the below categories who are willing to be deployed to affected areas or facilities to provide patient care:

Clinical volunteers

  • Physicians
  • Advanced care providers
  • Nurses
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Clinical support

  • Pharmacy
  • Imaging
  • Respiratory care

Non-clinical support

  • Facility maintenance
  • Safety
  • Administration
Read more
Categories: Volunteers
The Party’s On(line)! Week of the Young Child Celebration
Apr 13 – Apr 17 all-day
Online

Each year, the Week of the Young Child spotlights young children, families, and early educators. Buncombe Partnership for Children usually celebrates with a day of outdoor play and performance, but this year, we’re moving the party online!

It is so important to give hope to our children during what are uneasy times. We are excited for a fun-filled week of music, gardening, art, storytime, and family connection. Knowing that circumstances are different for everyone, we will focus on providing experiences you can enjoy wherever you are celebrating. All activities will be live-streamed and/or posted on YouTube.

There’s something special planned for each day of the week! For more information about Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and Family Friday please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/216960056254414/.

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Categories: Art & Craft Benefit Community Dance Education Family Fun Featured Festivals Food & Drink Fundraisers Garden Garden Events Health & Wellness Music Theatre
Literacy Changing Lives Tour
Apr 13 @ 4:00 pm
Literacy Council

 

Would you like to learn more about how literacy changes our students’ lives?

Please join us for coffee and a one-hour tour of the Literacy Council.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES for 2020

Friday, January 10 – 9am | Monday, February 10 – 4pm | Friday, March 13 – 9am
Monday, April 13 – 4pm | Friday, May 8 – 9am | Monday, June 8 – 4pm

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Categories: Community Education Volunteers
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
NC needs more medical volunteers
Apr 14 all-day
North Carolina Government Online

 North Carolina’s emergency management director Mike Sprayberry has renewed the call for medical volunteers.

They’re looking for volunteers with experience in the below categories who are willing to be deployed to affected areas or facilities to provide patient care:

Clinical volunteers

  • Physicians
  • Advanced care providers
  • Nurses
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Clinical support

  • Pharmacy
  • Imaging
  • Respiratory care

Non-clinical support

  • Facility maintenance
  • Safety
  • Administration
Read more
Categories: Volunteers
Conserving Carolina Volunteer Information Session
Apr 14 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Conserving Carolina

Want to know more about Conserving Carolina and how you can help? Join us for a Volunteer Information Session at our Hendersonville Office. Learn more about our work and how you can make a difference.

We have everything from office opportunities to workdays on the land.

To RSVP or for more information email [email protected] or call Natalie at 828-697-5777 ext. 211

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Categories: Community Volunteers
Bring a Friend Wildflower Hike
Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Join Friends of the Smokies for a guided spring wildflower hike on Porters Creek Trail to Fern Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Famous for its display of fringed phacelia, this trail is one of the most spectacular hikes in the Southern Appalachians.

The hike is 3.6 miles with gentle elevation gain.

Members of Friends of the Smokies can bring a friend for free. Not a member of Friends? Join and your first hike is free! The 2020 Classic Hikes of the Smokies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park feature interpretation of the trail, history, and park projects supported by Friends of the Smokies. These hikes support restoration and rehabilitation of some of the Smokies most impacted trails through the Trails Forever program.

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Categories: Hike Outdoors Volunteers
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
NC needs more medical volunteers
Apr 15 all-day
North Carolina Government Online

 North Carolina’s emergency management director Mike Sprayberry has renewed the call for medical volunteers.

They’re looking for volunteers with experience in the below categories who are willing to be deployed to affected areas or facilities to provide patient care:

Clinical volunteers

  • Physicians
  • Advanced care providers
  • Nurses
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Clinical support

  • Pharmacy
  • Imaging
  • Respiratory care

Non-clinical support

  • Facility maintenance
  • Safety
  • Administration
Read more
Categories: Volunteers
Free Online West African Drumming & Dance for Kids Hosted by LEAF
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
LEAF Global Arts Online

Image may contain: 3 people, people sitting, people standing and outdoor

We invite young LEAFers to join LEAF Resident Teaching Artist Adama Dembele for a virtual drumming and dance class for elementary age kids. Adama is a master djembefola (djembe player) from the Ivory Coast, West Africa, and has been a part of LEAF since 2005. He currently teaches year round after school classes with LEAF Schools & Streets, and he is excited to offer video classes in which students can take a journey to explore the sounds, rhythms and movements of West African culture right from their own home!

https://www.facebook.com/events/199994081418039/

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Categories: Dance Family Fun Music
Baby Boogie Dance Party LIVE!
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Baby Steps Dance Asheville

Join me on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am (EST) through the month of April for “Baby Boogie Dance Party LIVE!” These fun and interactive Facebook Live dance parties will air from the Baby Steps Dance Asheville page (not from within this event page). I will post previous videos in the comment section of this event page so you can access them at your convenience! Be sure to follow Baby Steps Dance Asheville on Facebook to stay connected and interact with me during live videos! Spread the word to your friends- community and connection is what we all need these days, and I am happy to bring some movement and joy to your families!
Virtual Tip Jar (thank you for your support!):
https://paypal.me/babystepsdanceavl?locale.x=en_US

ABOUT BABY BOOGIE DANCE PARTY LIVE!
Together we’ll connect and get our wiggles out through fun action songs, movement games, sing-a-longs and skill building! Activities are focused towards toddlers and young children, but older children and caregivers are encouraged to join in on the dancing! I’ll see you on the virtual dance floor!

Read more
Categories: Dance Family Fun
Thursday, April 16, 2020
NC needs more medical volunteers
Apr 16 all-day
North Carolina Government Online

 North Carolina’s emergency management director Mike Sprayberry has renewed the call for medical volunteers.

They’re looking for volunteers with experience in the below categories who are willing to be deployed to affected areas or facilities to provide patient care:

Clinical volunteers

  • Physicians
  • Advanced care providers
  • Nurses
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Clinical support

  • Pharmacy
  • Imaging
  • Respiratory care

Non-clinical support

  • Facility maintenance
  • Safety
  • Administration
Read more
Categories: Volunteers
Girls on the Run of WNC Sneaker Soiree!
Apr 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
plēb urban winery

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Dance the night away to 80s, 90s and 00s jams at the 2020 Sneaker Soiree.

Rock your old sparkly prom dress, brightest running leggings, neon retro garb, shiniest fancy pants- whatever makes you happy! Round out your look with running shoes.

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Categories: Benefit Community Dance Family Fun
Friday, April 17, 2020
NC needs more medical volunteers
Apr 17 all-day
North Carolina Government Online

 North Carolina’s emergency management director Mike Sprayberry has renewed the call for medical volunteers.

They’re looking for volunteers with experience in the below categories who are willing to be deployed to affected areas or facilities to provide patient care:

Clinical volunteers

  • Physicians
  • Advanced care providers
  • Nurses
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Clinical support

  • Pharmacy
  • Imaging
  • Respiratory care

Non-clinical support

  • Facility maintenance
  • Safety
  • Administration
Read more
Categories: Volunteers
Saturday, April 18, 2020
NC needs more medical volunteers
Apr 18 all-day
North Carolina Government Online

 North Carolina’s emergency management director Mike Sprayberry has renewed the call for medical volunteers.

They’re looking for volunteers with experience in the below categories who are willing to be deployed to affected areas or facilities to provide patient care:

Clinical volunteers

  • Physicians
  • Advanced care providers
  • Nurses
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Clinical support

  • Pharmacy
  • Imaging
  • Respiratory care

Non-clinical support

  • Facility maintenance
  • Safety
  • Administration
Read more
Categories: Volunteers
Asheville’s Premier Country Dance
Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Asheville Ballroom

Asheville’s Premier Country Dance. Includes Two-Step Lesson from 7 to 8 PM. Join us for a Fun evening 7-10:30 pm at the Asheville Ballroom, 291 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville. 7-8pm Two-Step lesson taught by Richard & Sue Cicchetti. 8 to 10:30 dance your favorite dances: Swing, Waltz, Two-Step, Cha-Cha, etc. on a 5,000 sq. ft. wood dance floor with great, modern country music provided by DJ Ricky C. Admission includes dance, dance lesson, bottled water, dessert & raffle ticket for great prizes. Online registration discount by March 27th $11 at www.Danceforlife.dance. After March 27th and at the door $13.

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Categories: Dance
Sunday, April 19, 2020
NC needs more medical volunteers
Apr 19 all-day
North Carolina Government Online

 North Carolina’s emergency management director Mike Sprayberry has renewed the call for medical volunteers.

They’re looking for volunteers with experience in the below categories who are willing to be deployed to affected areas or facilities to provide patient care:

Clinical volunteers

  • Physicians
  • Advanced care providers
  • Nurses
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Clinical support

  • Pharmacy
  • Imaging
  • Respiratory care

Non-clinical support

  • Facility maintenance
  • Safety
  • Administration
Read more
Categories: Volunteers
Burlesque Brunch
Apr 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!

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Categories: Dance Food & Drink
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Hong Kong Ballet’s ALICE (in wonderland) CANCELLED
Apr 21 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Get ready for a wild ride down the rabbit hole…

Bursting with energy and imagination, Septime Webre’s extravagant ALICE (in wonderland) explodes with jaw-dropping excitement and fantasy. This giddy, over-the-top reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale promises a spectacular adventure overflowing with exhilarating fun.

Webre’s choreography showcases a dizzying array of dances that merge traditional ballet with contemporary energy, capturing the topsy-turvy magic of Wonderland and the bizarre characters that confront Alice on her incredible journey. With mastery and unexpected humor, Webre reimagines the familiar tale as a fusion of dance, theater, and puppetry that is both visually stunning and enormously entertaining. ALICE (in wonderland) features sleek and chic costumes from Cirque du Soleil designer Liz Vandal, James Kronzer’s bold, hypnotic sets, and a thrilling original score by Matthew Pierce.

“Highly creative, whimsical, and entertaining” – Metro Arts

“A giddy parade, a pop-art dream, a feat of fevered imagination” – The Washington Post

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Hong Kong Ballet is one of the premier ballet companies in Asia and is internationally recognized as a world-class institution that represents Hong Kong’s unique character. Since 1979, Hong Kong Ballet has evolved into a vibrant company with a repertoire that combines 19th to 21st century classical masterpieces, acclaimed contemporary works, and newly commissioned ballets. Septime Webre, former Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet, joined the company as its artistic director in July 2017.

Official Website

Enjoy Drinks & Light Bites

Hold a table at Genevieve’s Theater Lounge at the Peace Center. Click here to see a sample menu and make a reservation.

Peace Interlude – A Musical Happy Hour

Go down the rabbit hole of dance, music, and storytelling to rediscover Carroll’s classic tale in our FREE Peace Interlude Musical Happy Hour on April 2.

Master Class with Hong Kong Ballet

Hong Kong Ballet will lead a master class on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 10:30 am. To inquire about becoming a participant, email [email protected].

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Categories: Dance Family Fun Music
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Free Online West African Drumming & Dance for Kids Hosted by LEAF
Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
LEAF Global Arts Online

Image may contain: 3 people, people sitting, people standing and outdoor

We invite young LEAFers to join LEAF Resident Teaching Artist Adama Dembele for a virtual drumming and dance class for elementary age kids. Adama is a master djembefola (djembe player) from the Ivory Coast, West Africa, and has been a part of LEAF since 2005. He currently teaches year round after school classes with LEAF Schools & Streets, and he is excited to offer video classes in which students can take a journey to explore the sounds, rhythms and movements of West African culture right from their own home!

https://www.facebook.com/events/199994081418039/

Read more
Categories: Dance Family Fun Music
Baby Boogie Dance Party LIVE!
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Baby Steps Dance Asheville

Join me on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am (EST) through the month of April for “Baby Boogie Dance Party LIVE!” These fun and interactive Facebook Live dance parties will air from the Baby Steps Dance Asheville page (not from within this event page). I will post previous videos in the comment section of this event page so you can access them at your convenience! Be sure to follow Baby Steps Dance Asheville on Facebook to stay connected and interact with me during live videos! Spread the word to your friends- community and connection is what we all need these days, and I am happy to bring some movement and joy to your families!
Virtual Tip Jar (thank you for your support!):
https://paypal.me/babystepsdanceavl?locale.x=en_US

ABOUT BABY BOOGIE DANCE PARTY LIVE!
Together we’ll connect and get our wiggles out through fun action songs, movement games, sing-a-longs and skill building! Activities are focused towards toddlers and young children, but older children and caregivers are encouraged to join in on the dancing! I’ll see you on the virtual dance floor!

Read more
Categories: Dance Family Fun
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Volunteer for Living History Days Smith-McDowell House POSTPONED TBA
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Smith-McDowell House

Volunteer with area 4th and 5th grade students during one our of Living History Days!

Historic interpreters will lead students in activities, games, and demonstrations about 19th-century ways of life in the gardens and throughout the 1840s house.
Admission is $3 for each student (teachers and up to 4 chaperones are free), extra chaperones are also $3 each (cash only, correct change, please). To register your school group, please email [email protected].
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Categories: Volunteers
City Dance
Apr 23 @ 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.

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Categories: Dance Featured Parks & Recreation
Friday, April 24, 2020
Volunteer for Living History Days Smith-McDowell House POSTPONED TBA
Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Smith-McDowell House

Volunteer with area 4th and 5th grade students during one our of Living History Days!

Historic interpreters will lead students in activities, games, and demonstrations about 19th-century ways of life in the gardens and throughout the 1840s house.
Admission is $3 for each student (teachers and up to 4 chaperones are free), extra chaperones are also $3 each (cash only, correct change, please). To register your school group, please email [email protected].
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Categories: Volunteers
King Creek Bog Workday
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hendersonville Conserving Carolina Office

Join us in protecting important bog habitat by removing species encroaching into the bog. By opening up this area and removing Woody species, we’ll be helping improve the natural habitat and encouraging bog species growth.
Volunteers must be able to walk moderate distances. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring lunch and plenty of water.
Necessary tools and gloves will be provided. Plant ID will be taught on site.
Meet at the Hendersonville Conserving Carolina office (847 Case Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792) at 9:45am to carpool.
Please RSVP to Natalie at [email protected] or 828-697-5777 ext. 211
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Categories: Community Outdoors Volunteers
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Asheville Area March for Babies
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am
McCormick Field

Asheville Area March for Babies is a fun, family-friendly 3 mile walk. We will Hope, Remember and Celebrate the lives of moms, babies and families!
Do you know someone who had trouble conceiving, suffered a miscarriage, had a premature baby, a baby born with a birth defect, or you would like to celebrate a healthy baby in your life? Show your support by joining us at this year’s 2020 March for Babies!
2020 Asheville March for Babies will start & finish at McCormick Field, home of the Asheville Tourists. Come join us for a fun day and a great way to celebrate. Because we are all March of Dimes babies!

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Categories: Community Family Fun Health & Wellness Volunteers