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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Join us for a free, informative, interactive event !
RSVP by Friday, March 1st [email protected] (828) 595-9271 or (484) 459-3118
Create a Plan – Age with Confidence – Live in the moment –
Move forward
Professional experts will discuss: being prepared, staying in control, and achieving the best outcomes in regard to your home, your belongings, your health.
Presenters:
Jill Hart – Blue Ridge Real Estate
Laura Uherka – Simply Change
Karen Wolfrom MSA, RNC, CMC – Holistic Elder Services®
Refreshments will be served
Bring your questions, Invite a friend.
Remain calm in every situation because peace equals power. Joyce Meyer
https://www.facebook.com/events/1493824327416176/
Take a break out of your day and bring your knitting or crocheting project to the table to work on. Pause & relax with other hand crafters. All are welcome. This is a FREE event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/367188280693584/?event_time_id=367188357360243
How this works:
please meet in the entryway of the facility by 3:30 PM. We will hug our way through the hallways together, stopping in the rooms and spending a little time with the residents giving out hugs, having conversations and brightening their day. No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Feel free to bring along things to donate to the residents like gently used baby dolls, costume jewelry or flowers.
Feel free to show up at any time and find us along the way. Drop in and spend 15 minutes, or stay the entire time, it’s up to you.
All are welcome.
If you are not a hugger, please come along anyway and engage in conversation and smiles.
This will be super casual – no stress. You can just show up and follow my lead :) It feels amazing to give your time and energy to these folks who really are hug deficient. #winwin
https://www.facebook.com/events/622636914862308/
For Students 6th-8th Grade
Get in touch with your true, authentic voice in this eight-week workshop with Asheville musician Laura Blackley. Whether you sing only in the shower or would like to take your talents to the big stage, this class has something for you. Learn strategies for projecting your voice, breathing, staying on pitch, improving confidence, singing with a group, and harmonizing.
8 Sessions for only $120
https://www.facebook.com/events/2267672113515619/?event_time_id=2267672140182283
February 2 – April 27, 2019
Zimbabwean style marimba band classes for all ages!
Student Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Level 1 for Beginning/Intermediate students in grades 3 – 6
will meet from 3:45 – 5:00
Level 2 for Intermediate/Advanced students in grades 6 – 12
Will meet from 5:00 – 6:15
*The instructor will decide which class your student would be most appropriate for your child.*
Fee for the 10 week session (twice a week) $250
All classes meet at the Rainbow Community Center, 60 State Street in West Asheville
Classes will meet on the following dates:
Feb. 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28, March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, No classes on March 26 & 28 (Rainbow’s spring break), April 2, 4, 9, 11, No classes on April 16 & 18 (Asheville City School and Evergreen’s spring break) April 23, 25 – Final informal performances on Friday, April 26 (in the auditorium for invited guests) and Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am to noon at the Asheville City Market. We will be raising money for marimba maintenance. All students from this session will have an opportunity to perform at the market.
To sign up contact Sue Ford at [email protected]
To pay online use this link and scroll down:
http://www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/village-marimba/
Adult Class IS FULL – contact Sue Ford for info on upcoming sessions.
In a Class Session, students will:
• Learn a repertoire based on the group’s interest, including popular songs, multicultural songs and original music.
• Work on proper mallet/stick technique, which is also applicable to other percussion instruments
• Have fun making music as a community. Each song is made up of many parts, which come together synergistically to create a joyful sound.
• Work toward a big performance at the end of the session
https://www.facebook.com/events/2311762458858258/?event_time_id=2311762492191588
February 2 – April 27, 2019
Zimbabwean style marimba band classes for all ages!
Student Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Level 1 for Beginning/Intermediate students in grades 3 – 6
will meet from 3:45 – 5:00
Level 2 for Intermediate/Advanced students in grades 6 – 12
Will meet from 5:00 – 6:15
*The instructor will decide which class your student would be most appropriate for your child.*
Fee for the 10 week session (twice a week) $250
All classes meet at the Rainbow Community Center, 60 State Street in West Asheville
Classes will meet on the following dates:
Feb. 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28, March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, No classes on March 26 & 28 (Rainbow’s spring break), April 2, 4, 9, 11, No classes on April 16 & 18 (Asheville City School and Evergreen’s spring break) April 23, 25 – Final informal performances on Friday, April 26 (in the auditorium for invited guests) and Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am to noon at the Asheville City Market. We will be raising money for marimba maintenance. All students from this session will have an opportunity to perform at the market.
To sign up contact Sue Ford at [email protected]
To pay online use this link and scroll down:
http://www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com/village-marimba/
Adult Class IS FULL – contact Sue Ford for info on upcoming sessions.
In a Class Session, students will:
• Learn a repertoire based on the group’s interest, including popular songs, multicultural songs and original music.
• Work on proper mallet/stick technique, which is also applicable to other percussion instruments
• Have fun making music as a community. Each song is made up of many parts, which come together synergistically to create a joyful sound.
• Work toward a big performance at the end of the session
https://www.facebook.com/events/2311762458858258/
Cousins Maine Lobster food truck, as seen on Shark Tank, is bringing Real Maine Lobster to Hendersonville on Tuesday March 5th. Mark your calendars and get yourself to Dry Falls Brewing for the best lobster outside of Maine.
https://www.facebook.com/events/537887303287350/
Scientists need YOUR help in studying plants everywhere, including your own neighborhood!
Join us for an introduction to botany, the study of plants. You’ll study plants under a microscope and go on a short walk to discover different plant species. You can also join our crew of ecoEXPLORERS — kids who submit observations of plants and animals for scientists to study and earn prizes while they do it.
Find out how you can earn your Botany Field Badge and a free pass to our Botany Season Summit event on June 1st. For ages 5 to 13 but all ages are welcome to attend.
https://www.facebook.com/events/148120919473016/
8 Jumbo Smoked Wings with your choice of side for $10! Choose from our Dry Rub, Buffalo, or our weekly special!
https://www.facebook.com/events/290725515134456/?event_time_id=290725538467787
Come join us for a Mardi Gras Celebration and get Sparkled with Finklepott’s Original Fairy Hair!!
?Tuesday, March 5th 5:00pm-8:00pm
at
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 28732
Sign up here to reserve your spot and for more information:
http://bit.ly/sierraMarch
Giving back never tasted so good!
Stop by Chipotle for our fundraiser and they’ll donate 33% of the proceeds to support the cause.
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https://www.facebook.com/events/389100525233918/
The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, passing through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th centuries to the French House of the Bourbons. We’re down with that! Get your Krewe together and let’s just party! Plus, we can’t fit floats in the bar but we can fit decorated hats! Best hat will receive $100 and two runners up will receive $50! Free king cake with rum specials all night long!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1993420507620823/
We love our locals. Join us every Tuesday starting January 8th, 2019 for Locals Night with drinks specials, our Classics menu and a few other specials PLUS a meat case discount!
Asheville and Black Mountain locals will enjoy these perks at BOTH Butcher Bar locations…
DRINK SPECIALS
(all day)
$3 draft beers
$3 cans
$5 well drinks
SWEET & SIMPLE LOCAL DINNER MENU
Choose from:
Our Classics menu
$12 BBQ Platter o’ The Day – a rotating selection of meats, perfectly prepared in house, and served with two sides
$7 Famous Foothills Hot Dog – enjoy our famous hot dog BYO style and dress it any way you want at our toppings bar! Includes tallow chips.
MEAT CASE DISCOUNT
Shop local and source sustainably raised meat from local farms. Enjoy 20% off the meat case at both Butcher Bar locations.
NOTE: Our lunch hours and menu remain the same, then transition to Locals Night starting at 5pm.
See you then!
LEARN MORE: www.foothillslocalmeats.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/867583036906243/?event_time_id=867583063572907
Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year at Chimney Rock. Leafless trees make for expansive views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge. The sky is clear; you’re likely to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness. You may even see a critter scamper by you in the forest. Capture that special moment or scene on your camera, enter it in our Winter Wonders Photo Contest and tell us about it. 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/265403914135277/?event_time_id=265403927468609
Helloooooo all you amazing service industry workers. Got Tuesday evening off? Come dine with us Tuesday evenings in March and get a 20% discount!
You know the drill, discount on food only, but Tuesday happens to also be the day we offer half price on bottles of wine…. just saying.
#sunnypointcafe #serviceindustrynight #onhaywood #westavl #wavl
https://www.facebook.com/events/1999025503547917/
These are our regular Public Events. If you want to schedule a private session you can here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/
We pick the games, you pay a flat admission fee of $15 ($10 for students) and jam!
Come early… we will queue players up as you show up!
Sign our waiver, rules, and media release ahead of time here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/
Bring your friends and #getyourheadinthegame!
Become a Patreon to join our inner circle to explore how deep the immersive rabbit hole goes: https://www.patreon.com/betterthanunicorns!
https://www.facebook.com/events/302734167026800/?event_time_id=302734257026791
Being in the Moment “Understanding the World of Dementia”
Interactive workshop on understanding dementia. This is the first in a series. Please join us. Event is FREE, but please register on Ambrose West website. www.ambrosewest.com
WHEN: Tuesday March 5, 2019
WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806
DOORS: 5:30pm
Workshop: 6-7:30pm
TICKETS: Free admission
SEATING: Seated
AGES: All Ages
https://www.facebook.com/events/234927400791890/
Join us for a free, informative and fun gathering! All ladies 13 and over are welcome.
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April Speakers: Lynn Carringer Taylor, OD, and Jeff Taylor, OD
Topic: In the Blink of an Eye
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What to know:
• Bring a canned, dry good, or pet food to donate to area needy families, and receive an extra door prize ticket!
• Past attendees wearing their Ladies’ Night Out t-shirt also will receive an extra door prize drawing ticket.
• Refreshments will be served.
For more information, call 828-835-3667.
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Thank you to our 2019 Ladies’ Night Out sponsors!
First Citizens Bank
McGuire’s Millrace Farm
Peachtree Community Health Center
Steven Aft, State Farm Insurance
Tennessee Interventional and Imaging Associates
https://www.facebook.com/events/547124159126449/?event_time_id=547124165793115
Brewpon $2 Tuesdays!
$2 bottles and cans
$2 off select drafts
$2 off select menu items!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1376253399198796/?event_time_id=1376253509198785
Join us as for the 2nd Annual Fat Tuesday celebration!
We’ll be open – on a Tuesday – from 6-9pm.
10% of sales will be donated to The Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County.
Special guest bartenders (and board members of The Boys and Girls Club), Nicola Barksdale, Stephen Gwaltney, and newcomer Ryan Cannon will be competing to fill up their tip jars – with 100% of their earnings going to The Boys and Girls Club.
Live music and great New Orleans inspired food by Olive Catering Company.
Come show your support, enjoy a pint, and celebrate Mardi Gras!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2105667656148139/
Celebrate Mardi Gras with us and demo a pair of ON road/ trail shoes on a 3 mile run!
Come early to grab your size. Run at 6 pm.
AND did someone say King Cake!?!
https://www.facebook.com/events/772885353087079/
? WE ARE THE PLACE TO BE FOR FAT TUESDAY! ?
We’ll be joined by Oyster purveyors Mother Ocean Market Asheville and NCOyster365, shucking a variety of different oysters on site (including Green Gill Oysters!)
We’ll also have delicious King Cake, Gumbo, Obligatory Mardi Gras Beads and of course, Champagne! ??
Live music by the lovely and talented Brooke & Nick
If you want to save a special table: [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/301903007138417/
Best of the Bayou Cajun Dinner and Beer Tasting all benefiting the St. Gerard House (a sanctuary for families facing autism)!
Tickets $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets available online, Wild Wing Cafe South Asheville, or St. Gerard House.
100% of ticket sales go to the St. Gerard House.
Live Auction, Door Prizes, AND 50/50 raffle! First Prize is $10,000 and 2nd prize is $5,000! You do not have to be present to win. To purchase your raffle ticket click here https://www.showclix.com/event/sghraffle2019
This is a Limited Ticket Private event. Get your Tickets Early!
https://www.facebook.com/events/326964214581204/
March is the month when you can plant a lot of cool weather roots, tubers and crowns. They are easier to grow and fun to try. This class covers:
The Classic Potato – learn how to plant, care for and harvest potatoes.
Rhubarb, Asparagus and Horseradish – these are perennial plants that have fairly similar planting dates and treatments.
This class is FREE and will have a planting guide handout. All participants will get 10% OFF seed potatoes, asparagus, rhubarb and horseradish after the class.
Chris Smith
Chris Smith is an enthusiastic grower and permaculturalist from a green-thumbed family. He has immersed himself into the world of seed and southern growing. On his urban homestead, Chris is experimenting with landraces, selective seed saving, crop trials, grow outs and edible seed oils. Chris works for Sow True Seed.
Angie Lavezzo
As a gardener for over 20 years and a seed saver for 10 of those years, the magic of a sprouting seed is still Angie Lavezzo’s favorite thing. Her job as General Manager for Sow True Seed gives her a perfect outlet for her passion for seeds and plants. She is a farmer, beekeeper, maker of things, and an avid reader.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2155319361448033/
Mardi Gras gumbo cook-off. Ecusta Brewing Company and The Grateful Dog team again to help our fury Transylvania friends. Proceeds go to Transylvania County Animal Shelter. $10 gets you entered in the contest, limit 10 contestants. $5 gets you voting and sampling rights. 1st place gets $50 COLD HARD CASH and bragging rights. 2nd and 3rd receives merch from Grateful Dog and Ecusta Brewing Company.
https://www.facebook.com/events/619219138861867/
A support group designed specifically for queer identified and transgender people of color.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2260851857521906/
This is our district meeting to get updates on everything that is going on within the organization. I encourage every one to come. Hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/373770753202673/
This will be our 3rd opportunity for parents to become eligible to register their children for our Base Camp Summer Camp program. Be sure to put this date on your calendar and come get informed about summer camp. Camp Registration day is March 9th , we will have one more meeting after this one. You must attend a meeting in order to be able to register.
https://www.facebook.com/events/428882411015864/
Want to plant a tree, but not sure where to start? Asheville GreenWorks’ Director of Operations, Eric Bradford, will give you the tools you need to plant the right tree in the right location! Learn about buying high quality trees from your local nursery, correct planting techniques, and care for long term success.
Funding for Asheville GreenWorks’ Tree Workshops provided by the NC Forest Service and Duke Energy.
Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/g1x5ZjsFqkwpx9G63
#loveyourtrees #urbanforest #AGWTrees
https://www.facebook.com/events/2203468973240426/
Where? Foothills Wellness Center, Inc. – Fitness Center
When? Tuesday & Thursday 6pm
Who? Mark Sawyer
Cost? $10.00/class, discounts available for advanced purchase of punch card with multiple classes
More information? 828-859-5004 or [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/338945186681233/?event_time_id=338945246681227