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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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Online Survey Asheville Art Museum
Mar 31 all-day
Asheville Art Museum
Survey  JUST Click the type that you want. 
What type of content would you like to see most from us?
 DIY activities for kids
 DIY activities for adults
 Interactive programs/webinars
 Deeper dives into the artwork
Saint Francis Sofa Cinema Grail Moviehouse
Mar 31 all-day
Grail Moviehouse Sofa Cinema

SAINT FRANCIS - Streaming Release

Synopsis:
Flailing 34-year-old Bridget (Kelly O’Sullivan) finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances (played by a scene-stealing Ramona Edith-Williams). But an unwanted pregnancy introduces an unexpected complication. To make matters worse, she clashes with the obstinate Frances and struggles to navigate a growing tension between Frances’ moms. Amidst her tempestuous personal relationships, a reluctant friendship with Frances emerges, and Bridget contends with the inevitable joys and difficulties of becoming a part of someone else’s family.
Director: Alex Thompson
Screenplay: Kelly O’Sullivan
Cast: Kelly O’Sullivan, Ramona Edith-Williams, Jim True-Frost, Francis Guinan, Laura T. Fisher, Lily Mojekwu
NR
106 min.

Sofa Cinema Grail Moviehouse: Once Were Brothers
Mar 31 all-day
Grail Moviehouse Sofa Cinema

ONCE WERE BROTHERS - Streaming Release

A NOTE FROM THE GRAIL MOVIEHOUSE
Thank you for watching ONCE WERE BROTHERS and Thank you to MAGNOLIA PICTURES!  Between today and April 2, 100% of net proceeds from tickets sold will go back to the Grail Moviehouse thanks to Magnolia Pictures. From 4/3 on, Magnolia will split net proceeds 50/50. By viewing this great film, you’re not only supporting Grail Moviehouse during a difficult time, you’re also supporting amazing idependentfilmmaking and helping to bring the world together through film.

Synopsis:
Inspired by Robertson’s 2017 bestselling memoir Testimony, ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND is a confessional, cautionary, and sometimes humorous tale of Robertson’s young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music. The film blends rare archival footage and interviews with many of Robertson’s friends and collaborators, including Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Scorsese, Taj Mahal, Peter Gabriel, David Geffen and Ronnie Hawkins, among others.
Director: Daniel Roher
Cast: Robbie Robertson, Martin Scorsese, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal, Jann Wenner, Ronnie Hawkins, Van Morrison, Dominique Robertson
102 min.
R

Sofa Cinema Grail Moviehouse: The Whistlers
Mar 31 all-day
Grail Moviehouse Sofa Cinema Online

THE WHISTLERS - Streaming Release

A NOTE FROM THE GRAIL MOVIEHOUSE
Thank you for watching THE WHISTLERS and Thank you to MAGNOLIA PICTURES!  Between today and April 2, 100% of net proceeds from tickets sold will go back to the Grail Moviehouse thanks to Magnolia Pictures. From 4/3 on, Magnolia will split net proceeds 50/50. By viewing this great film, you’re not only supporting Grail Moviehouse during a difficult time, you’re also supporting amazing international filmmaking and helping to bring the world together through film.

Synopsis:
In THE WHISTLERS, not everything is as it seems for Cristi, a police inspector in Bucharest who plays both sides of the law. Embarking with the beautiful Gilda on a high-stakes heist, both will have to navigate the twists and turns of corruption, treachery and deception. A trip to the Canary Islands to learn a secret whistling language might just be what they need to pull it off.
Director: Corneliu Porumboiu
Cast: Vlad Ivanov, Catrinel Marlon, Rodica Lazar, Antonio Buil
English, Spanish, and Romanian with English Subtitles
97 min
NR.

Virtual Museum Tours
Mar 31 all-day
Google Arts & Culture

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/streetviews

 

Virtual tour

Explore panoramic views of famous sites in 360˚ Street View tours.

Ingles Special Shopping Hours, Delivery Options for Vulnerable Populations
Mar 31 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Ingles Grocery Stores

Starting on Tuesday, March 24, Ingles will dedicate the first shopping hour from 7 – 8 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to senior shoppers and those with compromised immune systems.

 

Publix Markets: Special Shopping Hours, Delivery Options for Vulnerable Populations
Mar 31 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Publix Markets

Publix Markets reserves 7-8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for customers age 65 and older. Home delivery is available through Instacart.

WNC Farmers Market Open 7am-6pm daily
Mar 31 @ 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
 WNC Farmers Market
• The WNC Farmers Market (570 Brevard Rd.) is open for business daily from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Find fruits + veggies, plus other staples like meats, cheese, beans, preserves, salsas, honey + condiments.

In a continued effort to provide our community with fresh, locally grown produce, meats and cheeses from area farmers, the market will remain open and operate under normal business hours. The market will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

While most of the market will remain open as usual, there are some exceptions:

Additional updates to vendor schedules will be posted as soon as possible. For specific vendors not listed above, we encourage you to reach out to them directly before coming to the market.

Visitors are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations when visiting the market. A complete list of tips and best practices can be found here.

COVID-19 is not a food-borne illness. It is extremely unlikely that someone will catch it through eating. The virus is most likely to cause illness through respiratory transmission. The routes to be concerned about include being in very close proximity to many people, or coming in contact with high touch surfaces.

Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times!

Live Morning Didgeridoo Meditation
Mar 31 @ 7:30 am – 8:00 am
online

Tune in with me on Facebook Live each morning at 7:30am for a 20 minute live meditation with didgeridoo. I’ll be guiding you through simple and effective ways that will help you to:

  • Calm your nervous system
  • Become more resilient to stress
  • Get you ready for the day and evening

The intention is for you to learn this simple skillset quickly and use it right now to stay centered, balanced and show up for yourself, your family, and your community.

The more of us that can do that, the better! I hope to see you soon.  

Warmly, 

Corey Costanzo

ps If you miss the live meditation, check our website later in the day. We will be uploading all recordings. 

Natural Impressions: Prints from the Asheville Printmakers CANCELLED
Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

On display daily January 18 – April 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the upstairs gallery of the Education Center, the Asheville Printmakers’ newest exhibit, Natural Impressions, will feature a variety of two- and three-dimensional print pieces utilizing numerous printmaking processes. Works will inspire visitors to think about the beauty and fragility of plants and the natural world through various perspectives and printmaking techniques. All pieces are available for purchase and a portion of the sales will benefit The North Carolina Arboretum Society.

Founded in 2013, the Asheville Printmakers is an energetic group of artists dedicated to expressing ideas and imagery through the medium of print. The group encompasses a wide range of processes and content, including traditional methods, such as lithography, woodcut and screen printing, and contemporary photographic printing processes, such as carbon printing, platinum-palladium and photopolymer etching. 

Parking Fees

  • Members: Free
  • Personal Vehicles: $14
  • Motorhomes / Vehicles (21’ or larger): $50
  • Buses: $100

There are no other admission charges required for visitors to access the Arboretum’s grounds and facilities during the day beyond the standard parking fees listed above.

“The Front Porch: Virtual Creative Gatherings for the LGBTQ
Mar 31 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Southern Equality Online

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If you’re a queer artist in the South, join us for a skill-sharing workshop – this one focused on electro-etching with household objects! Learn how to etch metal using objects you have all around you. You can scale this concept in the future when you have access to more specific tools and spaces. This workshop will be facilitated by Al Murray, CSE’s Director of Engagement and Organizational Development, and Liz Williams, CSE’s Artist in Residence.

Register here (for free!) to receive the dial-in information on Zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZwodeyqpj8s3Gi-CJJJ2ZgXflvjX7AK-w

This event is part of “The Front Porch: Virtual Gatherings for the #LGBTQSouth,” a new initiative from the Campaign for Southern Equality to support LGBTQ Southerners through the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual programming will include community support groups, skill-sharing and skill-building workshops, and presentations from practitioners in their fields. All members of the CSE community are invited to join.

Information about each webinar from The Front Porch series – including dial-in information, is available at www.southernequality.org/frontporch.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Brass Monkey Photography Free Online Classes
Apr 1 all-day
Brass Monkey Photography Online

Hi everyone! I hope that you are staying safe (and sane) in this unprecedented time? I’d like to offer a FREE online class, (absolutely no catch) on getting the most out of your camera.

Do you have a digital camera that you only use in Automatic mode and would like to get more out of it? Have you ever wondered what the different settings are and how they could help you when taking portraits or landscape photographs?

I’d like to set up a few beginner sessions to go over the basics. I will create 60-90 minute segments (via video link) and will look at:

– Aperture
– ISO
– Shutter Speed
– How different lenses impact your photo
– And many more topics

They’ll be in bite size chunks that are more manageable and give you an opportunity to review your notes prior to the next class. The class will be interactive at points too – it’s not just me talking to you via a pre-recorded message. Let’s have some fun together and have you using your camera more this spring/summer!

Respond below and let me know. Please RSVP within 24 hours of the start of each class.

Thanks!

Natasha

Create Your Own Sculpture with Asheville Art Museum
Apr 1 all-day
online w/ Asheville Art Museum
After Authur Bradburn, Robot Lamp, circa 1985, mixed media sculpture electrical parts , 2001.14.33
MUSEUM FROM HOME

Create Your Own Sculpture

This artist used found objects to create this sculpture.

ACTIVITY

Look around your house for things you might use to create your own sculpture: a cardboard box, paper towel tubes, tea tin, caps off of juice or milk cartons. Then use glue, duct tape, or string to put a sculpture together and share it with us!

Take a picture, email it to [email protected] and you might see it posted on this page! You can also share it with us on social media, tagging @ashevilleartmuseum. Don’t forget to give your artwork a name. You don’t have to, but it’s fun. Happy sculpting!

Fantastic Fungi Film Sofa Cinema Grail Moviehouse
Apr 1 all-day
Grail Moviehouse Sofa Cinema Online

FANTASTIC FUNGI - Streaming Release

As we enter into an even vaster understanding of just how interdependent we are and how fast something travels between us all, we can appreciate the power of our interconnectedness. This can be seen in the thousands of cases in which a virus has impacted so much of our lives from travel, business, wellness and gatherings.
Fantastic Fungi is all about our interconnectedness and the common issues that we face as a species. We know that our biggest defense from these viruses is our own sense of wellbeing, our own immunity and the ability to live from a place of health and wellness both individually and collectively.

Fantastic Fungi Day:
More Global Than Ever

Watch Fantastic Fungi… At Home!

The messages of this film could not be any timelier, from the need to reconnect and understand the intelligence of nature, to partnering with fungi and our natural world to shift our consciousness. How prepared are we to face the pressing issues we have in our world?

We are facing a serious challenge, yet like the mycelium network we are adaptable. As a response to the worldwide pandemic of the coronavirus, we ask each community to take responsibility for establishing the best practice for them. We also know that we need to respond as mycelium and provide innovative ways of addressing these new challenges.

Join Us From The Safety of Wherever You Are.

In response to the Coronavirus we have decided to expand our reach and open the gates to the ever expanding movement of this film and provide an opportunity to people all around the world, no matter where you are located, to participate in Fantastic Fungi Day! Yes, we are creating an opportunity for everyone, wherever you are to view the film as well as tune into the post-screening Q&A. We have the ability to shift the way we are living in this world. Now is the time to tap into nature’s intelligence and come together as a worldwide audience seeking connection, hope and solutions.

With love and gratitude,
Louie, Paul and the FF Team

How to Buy Local While Social Distancing: On-Farm Pickups and More
Apr 1 all-day
NC and SC Farms

Many farms across North and South Carolina have added on-farm pickups, home delivery & online pre-orders to accommodate for social distancing in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please see the listings below for more information, and check out our interactive Google Map for farm locations near you!

Are you a farmer interested in being listed? Email [email protected]

Please:

  • DO NOT show up at farms without prior permission.
  • Follow specific instructions provided by each farm.
  • Stay home if you are feeling ill.
LEAF’s Virtual Yoga Class
Apr 1 all-day
LEAF Online

Yoga is a great way to calm your mind and connect back to yourself. Our amazing Healing Arts coordinator, Sonya Costello, put together this family-friendly yoga class that you can do from anywhere! Get your family together, take a deep breath and find your inner peace. Watch the video here!

Living Web Farms: Online Videos and Audios
Apr 1 all-day
On line Video

Video Table of Contents

Audio Table of Contents

Meditation Live THRIVE Love with Carolyn Little Online
Apr 1 all-day
Youtube Online

Meditation Youtube videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvKHTs0CRwWfYoBmlVd2eg?mc_cid=c289d7ac95&mc_eid=7ea4a42efd

Supported through LEAF

MUSEUM FROM HOME Color Our Collection
Apr 1 all-day
Online w/ Asheville Art Museum

Coloring is great way to combat stress and anxiety. Download and print these free coloring sheets and note cards featuring works from Collection artist Lorna Blaine Halper. During this time of social distancing, we can’t think of a better way to show someone you care than sending them a card via snail mail. Use our coloring template or craft your own!

National Museum of Natural History – Virtual Tours
Apr 1 all-day
National Museum of Natural History On-line
Online Survey Asheville Art Museum
Apr 1 all-day
Asheville Art Museum
Survey  JUST Click the type that you want. 
What type of content would you like to see most from us?
 DIY activities for kids
 DIY activities for adults
 Interactive programs/webinars
 Deeper dives into the artwork
Saint Francis Sofa Cinema Grail Moviehouse
Apr 1 all-day
Grail Moviehouse Sofa Cinema

SAINT FRANCIS - Streaming Release

Synopsis:
Flailing 34-year-old Bridget (Kelly O’Sullivan) finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances (played by a scene-stealing Ramona Edith-Williams). But an unwanted pregnancy introduces an unexpected complication. To make matters worse, she clashes with the obstinate Frances and struggles to navigate a growing tension between Frances’ moms. Amidst her tempestuous personal relationships, a reluctant friendship with Frances emerges, and Bridget contends with the inevitable joys and difficulties of becoming a part of someone else’s family.
Director: Alex Thompson
Screenplay: Kelly O’Sullivan
Cast: Kelly O’Sullivan, Ramona Edith-Williams, Jim True-Frost, Francis Guinan, Laura T. Fisher, Lily Mojekwu
NR
106 min.

Sofa Cinema Grail Moviehouse: Once Were Brothers
Apr 1 all-day
Grail Moviehouse Sofa Cinema

ONCE WERE BROTHERS - Streaming Release

A NOTE FROM THE GRAIL MOVIEHOUSE
Thank you for watching ONCE WERE BROTHERS and Thank you to MAGNOLIA PICTURES!  Between today and April 2, 100% of net proceeds from tickets sold will go back to the Grail Moviehouse thanks to Magnolia Pictures. From 4/3 on, Magnolia will split net proceeds 50/50. By viewing this great film, you’re not only supporting Grail Moviehouse during a difficult time, you’re also supporting amazing idependentfilmmaking and helping to bring the world together through film.

Synopsis:
Inspired by Robertson’s 2017 bestselling memoir Testimony, ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND is a confessional, cautionary, and sometimes humorous tale of Robertson’s young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music. The film blends rare archival footage and interviews with many of Robertson’s friends and collaborators, including Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Scorsese, Taj Mahal, Peter Gabriel, David Geffen and Ronnie Hawkins, among others.
Director: Daniel Roher
Cast: Robbie Robertson, Martin Scorsese, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Taj Mahal, Jann Wenner, Ronnie Hawkins, Van Morrison, Dominique Robertson
102 min.
R

Sofa Cinema Grail Moviehouse: Sorry We Missed You
Apr 1 all-day
Grail Moviehouse Online

SORRY WE MISSED YOU - Streaming Release

Synopsis:
The British working class is once again the empathetic subject of Ken Loach’s SORRY WE MISSED YOU, a wrenching, intimate family drama that exposes the dark side of the so-called “gig economy”.
Ricky, a former laborer, and his home-attendant wife Abby—who lost their home in the 2008 financial crash—are desperate to get out of their financial distress. When an opportunity comes up for Ricky to work as his own boss as a delivery driver, they sell their only asset, Abby’s car, to trade it in for a shiny new white van and the dream that Ricky can work his way up to someday owning his own delivery franchise.
But the couple find their lives are quickly pushed further to the edge by an unrelenting work schedule, a ruthless supervisor and the needs of their two teenage children.  Capturing the sacred moments that make a family as well as the acts of desperation they need to undertake to make it through each day, this universal story is skillfully and indelibly told with unforgettable performances and a searing script by Loach’s long-time collaborator Paul Laverty.
Director: Ken Loach
Cast: Kris Kitchen, Debbie Honeywood, Rhys Stone, Katie Proctor, Ross Brewster
Heavily Accented English with English Subtitles
100 min.

Sofa Cinema Grail Moviehouse: The Whistlers
Apr 1 all-day
Grail Moviehouse Sofa Cinema Online

THE WHISTLERS - Streaming Release

A NOTE FROM THE GRAIL MOVIEHOUSE
Thank you for watching THE WHISTLERS and Thank you to MAGNOLIA PICTURES!  Between today and April 2, 100% of net proceeds from tickets sold will go back to the Grail Moviehouse thanks to Magnolia Pictures. From 4/3 on, Magnolia will split net proceeds 50/50. By viewing this great film, you’re not only supporting Grail Moviehouse during a difficult time, you’re also supporting amazing international filmmaking and helping to bring the world together through film.

Synopsis:
In THE WHISTLERS, not everything is as it seems for Cristi, a police inspector in Bucharest who plays both sides of the law. Embarking with the beautiful Gilda on a high-stakes heist, both will have to navigate the twists and turns of corruption, treachery and deception. A trip to the Canary Islands to learn a secret whistling language might just be what they need to pull it off.
Director: Corneliu Porumboiu
Cast: Vlad Ivanov, Catrinel Marlon, Rodica Lazar, Antonio Buil
English, Spanish, and Romanian with English Subtitles
97 min
NR.

Ingles Special Shopping Hours, Delivery Options for Vulnerable Populations
Apr 1 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Ingles Grocery Stores

Starting on Tuesday, March 24, Ingles will dedicate the first shopping hour from 7 – 8 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to senior shoppers and those with compromised immune systems.

 

Publix Markets: Special Shopping Hours, Delivery Options for Vulnerable Populations
Apr 1 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Publix Markets

Publix Markets reserves 7-8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for customers age 65 and older. Home delivery is available through Instacart.

WNC Farmers Market Open 7am-6pm daily
Apr 1 @ 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
 WNC Farmers Market
• The WNC Farmers Market (570 Brevard Rd.) is open for business daily from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Find fruits + veggies, plus other staples like meats, cheese, beans, preserves, salsas, honey + condiments.

In a continued effort to provide our community with fresh, locally grown produce, meats and cheeses from area farmers, the market will remain open and operate under normal business hours. The market will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

While most of the market will remain open as usual, there are some exceptions:

Additional updates to vendor schedules will be posted as soon as possible. For specific vendors not listed above, we encourage you to reach out to them directly before coming to the market.

Visitors are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations when visiting the market. A complete list of tips and best practices can be found here.

COVID-19 is not a food-borne illness. It is extremely unlikely that someone will catch it through eating. The virus is most likely to cause illness through respiratory transmission. The routes to be concerned about include being in very close proximity to many people, or coming in contact with high touch surfaces.

Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times!

Live Morning Didgeridoo Meditation
Apr 1 @ 7:30 am – 8:00 am
online

Tune in with me on Facebook Live each morning at 7:30am for a 20 minute live meditation with didgeridoo. I’ll be guiding you through simple and effective ways that will help you to:

  • Calm your nervous system
  • Become more resilient to stress
  • Get you ready for the day and evening

The intention is for you to learn this simple skillset quickly and use it right now to stay centered, balanced and show up for yourself, your family, and your community.

The more of us that can do that, the better! I hope to see you soon.  

Warmly, 

Corey Costanzo

ps If you miss the live meditation, check our website later in the day. We will be uploading all recordings.