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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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Back on Track Resale Store Grand Opening
Oct 22 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Back on Track Resale Store

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Come join us and celebrate our Grand Opening! First 50 people in the door get $10 off any $25+ purchase! Papa Johns will be providing free pizza from 10am-1pm!

Friday, October 23, 2020
100 Days and 100 Ways to Get Ready for Election Day
Oct 23 all-day
Online

100 Days and 100 Ways to Get Ready for Election Day

FIND INFO AT:  https://www.lwv.org/blog/100-days-and-100-ways-get-ready-election-day?utm_source=MonthlyHighlights&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=July2020

Saturday, October 24, 2020
100 Days and 100 Ways to Get Ready for Election Day
Oct 24 all-day
Online

100 Days and 100 Ways to Get Ready for Election Day

FIND INFO AT:  https://www.lwv.org/blog/100-days-and-100-ways-get-ready-election-day?utm_source=MonthlyHighlights&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=July2020

Sunday, October 25, 2020
100 Days and 100 Ways to Get Ready for Election Day
Oct 25 all-day
Online

100 Days and 100 Ways to Get Ready for Election Day

FIND INFO AT:  https://www.lwv.org/blog/100-days-and-100-ways-get-ready-election-day?utm_source=MonthlyHighlights&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=July2020

Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Divine Feminine Circle – Igniting the Goddess Within
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Online

Let’s gather together VIRTUALLY to celebrate the goddess Lada Nada and discover our own inner divine feminine.

The Invitation

“You are the keepers of sacred magic, the template of the divine feminine protector of the Holy Grail, the Goddess, the Holy of Holies.

She is known by many names: Diana, Mary Magdalene, Isis, Hathor, Quan Yin, Hecate, Venus, Aphrodite, Diana, Freya, and Gaia. Keepers of the sacred flame, you are being called to come together in community to be held, scene, and to heal your wounds – our wounds of separation, of struggle, and profound forgetting.

Thursday, October 29, 2020
Ponderer’s Café – Do the Right Thing
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Online

Ponderers Cafe - Do the Right Thing

Ponderer’s Cafe is an easygoing, guided, questioning group to cultivate and share perspectives with each other.

We are challenging ourselves, not each other. We seek better questions, not better answers. We speak only for ourselves not for the group.

Meet and greet at 6 pm, Pondering starts at 6:30.

The link to the Zoom meeting is now part of each meetup, all you need do is to click the link to join. Make sure you have the Zoom app on whatever device you are using.

We’re now VIRTUAL. Sign up here as usual and make sure I have your email. Meetups will be restricted to 25 people per night.

Friday, October 30, 2020
Virtual Guest Teachers: Buddhism in the South
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Online

Virtual Guest Teachers: Buddhism in the South

Friday Nights October 30 – November 20. 7pm ~ 8:15pm. Each talk will be available for one Week.

Modern Kadampa Buddhism is flourishing across the South, because folks have discovered that meditation is a powerful and practical method to maintain a peaceful mind no matter what.

Please join these Southern teachers from across NC, GA and SC (online)! They will share their love for meditation by offering practical advice and simple tips for finding happiness within our own good hearts.

You’re welcome to register for any individual week or the entire series at a discount. Individual weeks $10 each. Package $30, Discounts for Monthly Members.

October 30 Letting Go with Gen Tilopa from KMC North Carolina
November 6 What’s the Meaning of Life with Gen Norden from KMC Georgia
November 13 From Anger to Compassion with Kelsang Jangchen from KMC South Carolina
November 19 TBD: Ethan Lechner from Kosala Buddhist Center

Saturday, October 31, 2020
Deep Remembering – 10 month Nature Immersion Program
Oct 31 all-day
Holistic Survival School

2021 Earth-Skills
Adult Immersion Course

With Nature-Connected Community
Led by Luke McLaughlin

Ten month program running March – December of 2021.

One, four-day weekend, per month.

Blue Ridge Mountains, near Asheville, North Carolina

(traditional Cherokee territory )

Volunteer for the Haywood Road Hallow-Clean Up Day
Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trinity United Methodist Church parking lot

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What is a Haywood Road Clean Up Day?
A morning where volunteers work to pick up litter (trash and recycling) along the Haywood Road corridor with the support of the West Asheville Business Association.

How is this event different from other WABA cleanup days?
Safety is our top priority when working with and in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of restrictions to gatherings and use of public spaces, we will not be providing volunteers breakfast prior to the cleanup. You can review Asheville GreenWorks Communicable Disease Volunteer Guidelines here.

How do I participate?
1-RSVP using this registration form
2-Pick out your costume for the clean up day – you may win a prize!
3-Meet at the Trinity United Methodist Church parking lot on Balm Grove Road on Saturday October 31st at 10am to receive your gear and instructions
4-Head out to pick up of trash and recycling along the Haywood Road corridor and side streets
5-Return your gear to Asheville GreenWorks

Is this a family-friendly event?
Yes, although not recommended for very small children. Haywood Road is a busy street and it is important that you and your children stay alert and safe throughout the clean up.

 

Should I bring anything?
Asheville GreenWorks will provide gloves, safety vests, and trash bags for everyone. WABA will provide trash grabbers. Please bring any personal items, including snacks and water, that you need.

Sunday, November 1, 2020
Deep Remembering – 10 month Nature Immersion Program
Nov 1 all-day
Holistic Survival School

2021 Earth-Skills
Adult Immersion Course

With Nature-Connected Community
Led by Luke McLaughlin

Ten month program running March – December of 2021.

One, four-day weekend, per month.

Blue Ridge Mountains, near Asheville, North Carolina

(traditional Cherokee territory )

AVL Singles Conversation Group
Nov 1 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
127 Bartlett St

Hello everyone who attended the recent meeting and anyone else who would like to come! I’m scheduling the next meetup at my apartment complex community room. Please BYOB and snacks. I look forward to seeing everyone!

Greetings everyone! I’m excited to let you know that I’m the new organizer of this group! The purpose of this group is to give Asheville singles a forum for events and discussions. To that end the only requirement for joining is to be single! There are no age limitations – just a desire to want to connect. Member feedback will determine the events so everyone will have a say in what we do. I look forward to meeting everyone and hearing your ideas!

Monday, November 2, 2020
Deep Remembering – 10 month Nature Immersion Program
Nov 2 all-day
Holistic Survival School

2021 Earth-Skills
Adult Immersion Course

With Nature-Connected Community
Led by Luke McLaughlin

Ten month program running March – December of 2021.

One, four-day weekend, per month.

Blue Ridge Mountains, near Asheville, North Carolina

(traditional Cherokee territory )

Thursday, November 5, 2020
Cash 4 Cameras @ Spartan Photo Center
Nov 5 all-day
Spartan Photo Center

SpartanPhotoCenter’s annual Trade in & Trade Up event. We will have @usedphotopro buying unwanted and old camera gear. Clean out your drawers and closets now! Bring it all in for a quote, get cash or trade it in on something new! #TRADEINTRADEUP or #BUYUSED gear while you are here, there will be specials on new and used gear all weekend! Brands include: Sony, Azden, Rode, Canon, Tamron, Sigma, Olympus, Fuji and more… Get #Cash4Cameras. Register to win a FREE camera sensor cleaning during the event. Face mask and social distance required.

Friday, November 6, 2020
Cash 4 Cameras @ Spartan Photo Center
Nov 6 all-day
Spartan Photo Center

SpartanPhotoCenter’s annual Trade in & Trade Up event. We will have @usedphotopro buying unwanted and old camera gear. Clean out your drawers and closets now! Bring it all in for a quote, get cash or trade it in on something new! #TRADEINTRADEUP or #BUYUSED gear while you are here, there will be specials on new and used gear all weekend! Brands include: Sony, Azden, Rode, Canon, Tamron, Sigma, Olympus, Fuji and more… Get #Cash4Cameras. Register to win a FREE camera sensor cleaning during the event. Face mask and social distance required.

Deep Remembering – 10 month Nature Immersion Program
Nov 6 all-day
Holistic Survival School

2021 Earth-Skills
Adult Immersion Course

With Nature-Connected Community
Led by Luke McLaughlin

Ten month program running March – December of 2021.

One, four-day weekend, per month.

Blue Ridge Mountains, near Asheville, North Carolina

(traditional Cherokee territory )

Trade in & Trade Up @ Spartan Photo Center
Nov 6 all-day
Spartan Photo Center

SpartanPhotoCenter’s annual Trade in & Trade Up events will have @usedphotopro buying unwanted and old camera gear. Start looking in your drawers and closets now! Bring it all in for a quote. Get #Cash4Cameras. The more you find you more you can get. #TRADEINTRADEUP or #BUYUSED gear while you are here, there will be specials on new and used gear all weekend! Lots of sales on camera gear, lighting and studio, analog film and cameras and more. Camera technician will be on hand for sensor cleaning and micro adjustments, come early! All day Friday and Saturday.

Virtual Guest Teachers: Buddhism in the South
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Online

Virtual Guest Teachers: Buddhism in the South

Friday Nights October 30 – November 20. 7pm ~ 8:15pm. Each talk will be available for one Week.

Modern Kadampa Buddhism is flourishing across the South, because folks have discovered that meditation is a powerful and practical method to maintain a peaceful mind no matter what.

Please join these Southern teachers from across NC, GA and SC (online)! They will share their love for meditation by offering practical advice and simple tips for finding happiness within our own good hearts.

You’re welcome to register for any individual week or the entire series at a discount. Individual weeks $10 each. Package $30, Discounts for Monthly Members.

October 30 Letting Go with Gen Tilopa from KMC North Carolina
November 6 What’s the Meaning of Life with Gen Norden from KMC Georgia
November 13 From Anger to Compassion with Kelsang Jangchen from KMC South Carolina
November 19 TBD: Ethan Lechner from Kosala Buddhist Center

Saturday, November 7, 2020
Cash 4 Cameras @ Spartan Photo Center
Nov 7 all-day
Spartan Photo Center

SpartanPhotoCenter’s annual Trade in & Trade Up event. We will have @usedphotopro buying unwanted and old camera gear. Clean out your drawers and closets now! Bring it all in for a quote, get cash or trade it in on something new! #TRADEINTRADEUP or #BUYUSED gear while you are here, there will be specials on new and used gear all weekend! Brands include: Sony, Azden, Rode, Canon, Tamron, Sigma, Olympus, Fuji and more… Get #Cash4Cameras. Register to win a FREE camera sensor cleaning during the event. Face mask and social distance required.

Deep Remembering – 10 month Nature Immersion Program
Nov 7 all-day
Holistic Survival School

2021 Earth-Skills
Adult Immersion Course

With Nature-Connected Community
Led by Luke McLaughlin

Ten month program running March – December of 2021.

One, four-day weekend, per month.

Blue Ridge Mountains, near Asheville, North Carolina

(traditional Cherokee territory )

Trade in & Trade Up @ Spartan Photo Center
Nov 7 all-day
Spartan Photo Center

SpartanPhotoCenter’s annual Trade in & Trade Up events will have @usedphotopro buying unwanted and old camera gear. Start looking in your drawers and closets now! Bring it all in for a quote. Get #Cash4Cameras. The more you find you more you can get. #TRADEINTRADEUP or #BUYUSED gear while you are here, there will be specials on new and used gear all weekend! Lots of sales on camera gear, lighting and studio, analog film and cameras and more. Camera technician will be on hand for sensor cleaning and micro adjustments, come early! All day Friday and Saturday.

Monday, November 9, 2020
Welcome To Night Vale Rescheduled
Nov 9 @ 9:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Welcome to Night Vale Website

WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff’s Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers, and cultural events.

Turn on your radio and hide.

The Orange Peel Welcome to Night Vale - March 17, 2020

Friday, November 13, 2020
Deep Remembering – 10 month Nature Immersion Program
Nov 13 all-day
Holistic Survival School

2021 Earth-Skills
Adult Immersion Course

With Nature-Connected Community
Led by Luke McLaughlin

Ten month program running March – December of 2021.

One, four-day weekend, per month.

Blue Ridge Mountains, near Asheville, North Carolina

(traditional Cherokee territory )

Flat Rock Playhouse Community Champion Giveaway
Nov 13 all-day
Online

Gift box on wooden table. Text:
              Community Champion Giveaway. A way to give thanks this
              holiday season. Flat Rock Playhouse logo.

This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!

Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year.  Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.

Virtual Guest Teachers: Buddhism in the South
Nov 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Online

Virtual Guest Teachers: Buddhism in the South

Friday Nights October 30 – November 20. 7pm ~ 8:15pm. Each talk will be available for one Week.

Modern Kadampa Buddhism is flourishing across the South, because folks have discovered that meditation is a powerful and practical method to maintain a peaceful mind no matter what.

Please join these Southern teachers from across NC, GA and SC (online)! They will share their love for meditation by offering practical advice and simple tips for finding happiness within our own good hearts.

You’re welcome to register for any individual week or the entire series at a discount. Individual weeks $10 each. Package $30, Discounts for Monthly Members.

October 30 Letting Go with Gen Tilopa from KMC North Carolina
November 6 What’s the Meaning of Life with Gen Norden from KMC Georgia
November 13 From Anger to Compassion with Kelsang Jangchen from KMC South Carolina
November 19 TBD: Ethan Lechner from Kosala Buddhist Center

Saturday, November 14, 2020
Deep Remembering – 10 month Nature Immersion Program
Nov 14 all-day
Holistic Survival School

2021 Earth-Skills
Adult Immersion Course

With Nature-Connected Community
Led by Luke McLaughlin

Ten month program running March – December of 2021.

One, four-day weekend, per month.

Blue Ridge Mountains, near Asheville, North Carolina

(traditional Cherokee territory )

Flat Rock Playhouse Community Champion Giveaway
Nov 14 all-day
Online

Gift box on wooden table. Text:
              Community Champion Giveaway. A way to give thanks this
              holiday season. Flat Rock Playhouse logo.

This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!

Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year.  Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Threatened/Native/Special Species Mask
Nov 14 all-day
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

Species Masks Now Available
We now have our native and special species masks in stock and ready to ship out! Sizes include large adult, small adult, and youth. Designs highlight honeybees, Golden-winged Warblers, Northern Saw-whet Owls, and Appalachian cottontail.
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse Community Champion Giveaway
Nov 15 all-day
Online

Gift box on wooden table. Text:
              Community Champion Giveaway. A way to give thanks this
              holiday season. Flat Rock Playhouse logo.

This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!

Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year.  Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Threatened/Native/Special Species Mask
Nov 15 all-day
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

Species Masks Now Available
We now have our native and special species masks in stock and ready to ship out! Sizes include large adult, small adult, and youth. Designs highlight honeybees, Golden-winged Warblers, Northern Saw-whet Owls, and Appalachian cottontail.
Monday, November 16, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse Community Champion Giveaway
Nov 16 all-day
Online

Gift box on wooden table. Text:
              Community Champion Giveaway. A way to give thanks this
              holiday season. Flat Rock Playhouse logo.

This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!

Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year.  Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.