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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Eric Blevins, chief photographer at the North Carolina Museum of History, will present a program at Mountain Gateway Museum about images in the state history museum’s collection that didn’t make the “cut” for the Look Again exhibition. Having worked at the state history museum for 30 years, Blevins is very familiar with its photographic collection and well prepared to discuss its contents and examine why photographs are not only pieces of history but some of our most priceless possessions. While the program is free, registration is required, as the number of seats is limited. For more information or to register for the program, contact RoAnn Bishop at the Mountain Gateway Museum at 828-668-9259 or email her at [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/1015563028652506/
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us! Meat’n in the Middle Food Truck will be here serving traditional St. Patrick’s Day cuisine and we’ll have some tasty Irish beers on tap!
ALSO! We are having our Old Time Mountain Jam starting at 4:00pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2193159961000926/
Steel Magnolias
By Robert Harling
Main Stage
March 8-17
Director: Jonathan Forrester
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this beloved movie, Truvy, Annelle, Shelby, M’Lynn, Ouiser and Clairee return to HCT for six special performances. These six Southern women come together in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana town. Celebrating family, strength in women, and big southern hair, this stage production is the perfect way to experience 30 years of Steel Magnolias.
https://www.facebook.com/events/281265479412036/
Steel Magnolias
By Robert Harling
Main Stage
March 8-17
Director: Jonathan Forrester
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this beloved movie, Truvy, Annelle, Shelby, M’Lynn, Ouiser and Clairee return to HCT for six special performances. These six Southern women come together in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana town. Celebrating family, strength in women, and big southern hair, this stage production is the perfect way to experience 30 years of Steel Magnolias.
https://www.facebook.com/events/281265479412036/?event_time_id=281265499412034
The Asheville Community Band is PROUD to announce our next concert event; Mozart, Mountains and Mickey Mouse! In collaboration with the Asheville Amadeus festival, we are celebrating with a concert that combines Mozart, Appalachian twang and Walt Disney for an unforgettable afternoon of multi-genre classics. A concert for the whole family, this energetic performance features Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro,a host of mountain-themed pieces and a stellar lineup of Disney favorites.
Sunday, March 17, 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. at Lipinsky Auditorium at UNC Asheville, 300 Library Lane. Tickets: Adult $12 / Students and Youth Free (Disney costumes encouraged!)
https://www.facebook.com/events/2461135523958170/
The pop doesn’t stop in this smash hit musical! The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes – Betty Jean (Shannon Dionne, Cindy Lou (Kathleen Watson), Missy(Chelsey Lee Mirheli) and Suzy (Natalie Brouwer Wilson), four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match! As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits songs as “Lollipop”, “Dream Lover”, “Stupid Cupid”, “Lipstick on Your Collar”, “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me”, “It’s My Party”, “It’s In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)” and so many more! You’ve never had this much fun at a prom and you will never forget The Marvelous Wonderettes – it’s a joyous snapshot of a musical era!
https://www.facebook.com/events/393229594752039/
ACTION MOVIE: THE PLAY by Joe Faust and Richard Ragsdale
Directed by Andrew Gall
Synopsis: A diabolical villain threatens the world in this riotous parody of action movies. Filled with stage combat, stunts, and the mother-of-all-car-chases (live on stage) the critically acclaimed, award-winning, over-the-top, not to be missed, blockbuster theatre event makes is Asheville debut.
Featuring:
Daniel Moore
Mike Yow
Tippin
Chris Young
Michael Lilly
Jered Shults
Samantha LeBrocq
Brooks Wallace
Alexa Edelman
Zoey Laird
Lighting Design: Abby Auman
Sound Design: Rodney Smith
Costume Design: Samantha LeBrocq
Set Design/Carpentry: Tyler Johnson
Props/Puppet Design: Jim Julien and Katie Jones
Fight Choreography: Jered Shults and Andrew Gall
Stage Management: Jessica Johnson
https://www.facebook.com/events/374651153354935/?event_time_id=374651180021599
Tools on Stools (formerly Howie Johnson and Friends) wows you with jazz, blues, rock, fusion jams. Mark McDaniel playing acoustic. . .
2019 Every Sunday afternoon.
Cool vibe! Open at noon. Ride Safe!
https://www.facebook.com/events/431722657368329/
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Sundays
1 till who knows when?
Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252.5445
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with us! We’ll be serving green pints of Carolina Apple Saturday & Sunday, and a live string band will be playing Irish jigs from 3-6pm on Sunday, March 17!
https://www.facebook.com/events/406232850193862/
We’re back! St. Patrick’s Day gig. Lots of new music to play since the last gig. Hope to see you there.
https://www.facebook.com/events/794624940871989/
In honor of Pi Day, UNC Asheville is hosting a community fun-run. Run or walk (or skip or trot) the 3.14 mile distance, which celebrates Pi’s value. The event is open to the public and has a nominal registration fee of $15.00, which includes a t-shirt and swag bag.
Proceeds will benefit the Asheville Initiative for Math at UNC Asheville and its Marvelous Math Club at Pisgah View Apartments. Marvelous Math Club uses math as a catalyst to build leadership skills, create community and provide a space where elementary school students can grow academically and socially.
The Pi Day Run is a chance to show your support for math literacy, which enhances our ability to solve problems, understand statistical concepts like risk, and to communicate effectively with numbers. Math literacy is an essential skill in our current workforce environment and will continue to grow in importance for personal economic success.
https://www.facebook.com/events/371664810063007/
Weekly Jazz Jam Hosted by UNCA Music Department
Every Sunday from 4:00- 7:00 pm
$3 students suggested donation
$5 non-students suggested donation
The band begins at 4:00. Jam (with a full rhythm section) begins at 5:00 and goes until 7:00.
Unfortunately Mary Steinbrecher is still not feeling well and will not be performing this week, but fear not she will return to sing and lead the band another week upon her recovery! So instead the house band will be playing in tribute to Cannonball Adderley featuring guitarist Mathew Manning. Come bring your axe and jam or just hang!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2233868093535790/?event_time_id=2233868120202454
This afternoon mini-retreat—on the cusp of the Spring Equinox—will support you as you slowly release wintertime energy. We’ll explore and nurture those parts of you that may feel ready to unfurl and stretch, ever-so-gently, toward the light. And we’ll honor and tend to what is still resting and taking shape beneath the surface.
This workshop combines deeply nourishing yoga poses—all very welcoming to beginners—and carefully chosen sacred scents offered through breathing practices and gentle massage. Together, they will help ease your body and your nervous system into this season of rebirth.
$45
includes aromatherapy gift to take home!
Happy Body South Asheville
https://www.facebook.com/events/2079406285472389/
Bywater Bluegrass Jam Every Sunday from 4-7pm and hosted by Drew Matulich! Come out and enjoy some Bluegrass Music on the French Broad River and bring a friend!
https://www.facebook.com/events/256311128567439/?event_time_id=256311305234088
The Asheville Community Band is PROUD to announce our next concert event; Mozart, Mountains and Mickey Mouse! In collaboration with the Asheville Amadeus festival, we are celebrating with a concert that combines Mozart, Appalachian twang and Walt Disney for an unforgettable afternoon of multi-genre classics. A concert for the whole family, this energetic performance features Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro,a host of mountain-themed pieces and a stellar lineup of Disney favorites.
Sunday, March 17, 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. at Lipinsky Auditorium at UNC Asheville, 300 Library Lane. Tickets: Adult $12 / Students and Youth Free (Disney costumes encouraged!)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1647190612093580/
Awesome News,
I just landed a brand-new residency in Downtown Asheville!!!!!!
It’s gonna be held at the Downtown’s newest bar Asheville Club. Such a quaint little spot on the corner overlooking Haywood Street. It’s also an early bird show, so everyone can make it out. Come here some good ole tunes and grab a beverage.
Vaden Landers was born in Knoxville Tn. In his late teens, he traveled America’s Railways & Highways, learning music and lessons in life on the way. Since moving to Asheville,NC, Vaden has been focusing on song-writing and creating new music. Listening and learning from his passion of old music, he intends on carrying on the Tradition of American music through his own. Vaden has played in many different kinds of bands throughout his life, as well as with a few notable acts.
***FREE SHOW*****
See ya there!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/574201263063687/?event_time_id=574201279730352
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=265403974135271
It’s that time again!! Time to gather and celebrate each other and our community. More details soon…
https://www.facebook.com/events/1906828502749337/
It’s that time again! Time for the annual MacMomma Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese Cook Off (hosted by the Asheville Vegan Society and THE BLOCK Off Biltmore). Proceeds will go to help both TBOB and AVS continue to do vegan outreach. Will Fat Rabbit Comfort Catering, vegan roaming, Courtney Zurcher and Stephanie Bly Sulzman retain their titles or will winners emerge? Come, taste, vote, and find out.
Here’s how it works:
Cook up your best vegan mac ‘n’ cheese and bring it to THE BLOCK Off Biltmore to be entered in the competition. (All entries must be set up and ready to go no later than 5:15.)
Your dish must include some type of pasta and some kind of vegan cheezy sauce. All entries must be vegan (no meat, fish, poultry, dairy, honey, or gelatin). Please bring enough for a bunch folks to have a small tasting of your dish.
NOTE: All dishes must arrive prepared. There is no cooking on site. You may have your entry in a chafing dish if you’d like. There will not be electricity to plug in crockpots, etc. Please, bring your own serving utensil. Thank you!
NOT A CHEF, NOT A PROBLEM! Please come and help us judge the entries, buy a green beer in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, and enjoy socializing. Please bring your appetite and your own plate and fork. Thank you! Plan to arrive at 5:00, check in, buy a drink, find a place to sit, and be ready to start tasting at 5:30! (See the schedule below)
Get your tickets early! Advance tickets will be the first in line for sampling.
To Enter: Free in advance ($5 at the door)
To Sample/Judge: $10 in advance ($15 at the door)
Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 winners. We hope to see you there! This will be one yummy competition!
Schedule:
5:00 – 5:15 All Cooks MUST arrive, check in and set up.
5:00 – 5:30 Tasters/Judges arrive, check in, buy a drink, find a place to sit, and be ready to start tasting at 5:30!
5:30 – 5:45 Let the tasting begin! Attendees who purchased advance tickets will line up and will be served a small taste from each entry.
5:45-6:00 Next round of tasting! Attendees who purchased tickets at the door will line up and will be served a small taste from each entry.
6:00 – 6:15 Finish eating and fill out your ballots!
6:15 – 6:30 Winners are announced. Prizes awarded. Photos taken.
6:30 – 7:00 Clean up, socialize and depart.
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Parking info:
Parking is free in the municipal lot at Spruce and Marjorie.
The Aloft Hotel parking lot’s first hour is free.
There is also parking at Charlotte and Eagle but it’s a bit of an incline.
The church lot at 47 Eagle is a paid lot (flat $5)
Street parking is often available.
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Get your tickets early! Advance tickets are less expensive AND you are in the first group to get food!
Prices:
To Enter: free if you register before midnight Mar 16th, $5 any entry after that
To Sample/Judge: $10 (sales close Mar 16th), $15 at the door
All proceeds go to The Asheville Vegan Society and THE BLOCK off biltmore for vegan/community outreach. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 winners.
We hope to see you there! This will be one yummy competition!
https://www.facebook.com/events/387097641867913/
Happy St. Patricks Day from Sanctuary Brewing Company!
LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY!
The Gathering Dark (Josh Dunkin & Steven Durose) will gather once again for an evening of Traditional Irish Tunes @ 6 PM!
https://www.facebook.com/events/155074438753686/
Join us for Communion Sunday!!!!! Communion is a special comedy drag service to rejuvenate your soul during times of celebration and times of need. Beer City Sisters, Abbey of All Souls created Communion to seek to inspire, uplift, inform and challenge the community to be good stewards of Universal Joy. The program is rich and varied, including offerings by a variety of entertainers (some of which may be irreverent and downright offensive!). “IF YOU GET EASILY OFFENDED, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU TO BE” come and join us in Communion. Service starts at 6pm and “worship” at 8pm. NO COVER FEE!!! Banks Ave. Bar will donate 10% of their sales to the Beer City Sisters, Abbey of All Souls.
https://www.facebook.com/events/279393379406105/?event_time_id=279393399406103
With the Final Season of HBO’s Game of Thrones approaching and the first episode date announced we will be hosting a seven week long trivia tournament to aid in the build up of this epic final season. Each week will cover one season with the last week ending with a watch party for the new episode. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall and we will crown a winner for each week. Sign up by emailing [email protected]. Teams will be limited to four per team space is limited. Reserve your team’s spot now!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1647124148721726/?event_time_id=1647124152055059
Drink wine, watch the selection show live and establish your excuses for calling out of work during the upcoming games.
https://www.facebook.com/events/651083695340690/
Join us for gentle yoga every Sunday in the Parlor! Wrap your weekend up with a centering, donation-based session with one of our two lovely instructors, Sophie and Adam, who will help you tune-in to your body, focus on your breath, and generally have a great time!
https://www.facebook.com/events/430821830824631/?event_time_id=430821850824629
This Intro to Sultry Pole – 6 Week Series with Elizabeth is perfect for the absolute beginning pole student who is curious about the sultry side of pole dance. By the end of this series, students will be ready to attend any of our Pole 2+ drop in classes – Pole Fitness 2/3, Sultry Pole, Pole Fluidity, Pole Spin-eography. Students will learn our pole fitness level 1 curriculum in its entirety – with a sultry flair – in this series plus learning beginning floor work and pole dance skills and tricks. Heels encouraged.
This series meets every Sunday at 6pm starting February 10th 2019 & ending on March 17th. $60 for the full series, sign up today from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean. We keep series attendance at a max of 6 students so snag your spot as they sell out quickly. We offer 2 free hours of open studio per missed class of a series.
https://www.facebook.com/events/288464038533989/
This Intro to Sultry Pole – 6 Week Series with Elizabeth is perfect for the absolute beginning pole student who is curious about the sultry side of pole dance. By the end of this series, students will be ready to attend any of our Pole 2+ drop in classes – Pole Fitness 2/3, Sultry Pole, Pole Fluidity, Pole Spin-eography. Students will learn our pole fitness level 1 curriculum in its entirety – with a sultry flair – in this series plus learning beginning floor work and pole dance skills and tricks. Heels encouraged.
This series meets every Sunday at 6pm starting February 10th 2019 & ending on March 17th. $60 for the full series, sign up today from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean. We keep series attendance at a max of 6 students so snag your spot as they sell out quickly. We offer 2 free hours of open studio per missed class of a series.
https://www.facebook.com/events/288464038533989/?event_time_id=288464058533987
Due to popular demand GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, producer and revered guitarist Warren Haynes has announced a second performance of Warren Haynes Presents: Dreams & Songs – A Symphonic Journey, on March 17 at 7 p.m. at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Haynes’ hometown of Asheville, NC. The two shows kick off the Asheville Symphony’s 2019 Asheville Amadeus festival, a 10-day multi-genre Mozart-inspired event fit for all tastes and ages.
During this evening of world-class musicianship, Haynes will lead symphonic adaptations of songs spanning his vast repertoire including tunes by Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers Band and Grateful Dead as well as music from Haynes’ solo catalogue and several surprise covers.
Haynes will be joined by the Asheville Symphony along with Oteil Burbridge on bass (Allman Brothers Band, Dead & Co., The Aquarium Rescue Unit), John Medeski on keyboards (Medeski Martin & Wood, Phil Lesh & Friends) and Jeff Sipe on drums (Aquarium Rescue Unit, Leftover Salmon).
Rich Daniels, the versatile musical director of The City Lights Orchestra in Chicago and music director for FOX’s hit show Empire, will conduct. Daniels has appeared with some of the greatest names in music including Ray Charles, Garth Brooks, Dionne Warwick, and many more.
JUST ANNOUNCED (03/06/19): Joining the Dreams & Songs core band of Warren Haynes (guitar & vocals), Oteil Burbridge (bass), John Medeski (keyboards) and Jeff Sipe (drums) will be special guest Greg Osby on saxophone, as well as Edwin McCain and Jasmine Muhammad, who will provide background vocals. Following their performance with the Asheville Symphony, the band will perform a different extended encore each night.
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 at 10:00 AM
Venue Presale (Online only): Wed, 20 Feb 2019 at 12:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/301530997228165/