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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Brevard Music Center: Staff Picks From Around the Web
Discover Alvin Ailey
Through “Revelations”
Join the Kennedy Center for a behind-the-scenes look at Revelations, Alvin Ailey’s dance masterwork.
Brevard Music Center: Staff Picks From Around the Web
Discover Alvin Ailey
Through “Revelations”
Join the Kennedy Center for a behind-the-scenes look at Revelations, Alvin Ailey’s dance masterwork.
Brevard Music Center: Staff Picks From Around the Web
Discover Alvin Ailey
Through “Revelations”
Join the Kennedy Center for a behind-the-scenes look at Revelations, Alvin Ailey’s dance masterwork.
Brevard Music Center: Staff Picks From Around the Web
Discover Alvin Ailey
Through “Revelations”
Join the Kennedy Center for a behind-the-scenes look at Revelations, Alvin Ailey’s dance masterwork.

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
Brevard Music Center: Staff Picks From Around the Web
Discover Alvin Ailey
Through “Revelations”
Join the Kennedy Center for a behind-the-scenes look at Revelations, Alvin Ailey’s dance masterwork.

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

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- 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!

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!
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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Born at the height of the civil rights movement, the Dance Theatre of Harlem conveys a message of empowerment for all through the arts. Leave students in awe with the language of movement in this forward-thinking, impassioned and compelling performance that celebrates African American culture.
Recommended for Grades 3-12

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Born at the height of the civil rights movement, the Dance Theatre of Harlem conveys a message of empowerment for all through the arts. Leave students in awe with the language of movement in this forward-thinking, impassioned and compelling performance that celebrates African American culture.

If you had already purchased tickets for the original May 5 & 6, 2020 performances:
1. Do nothing. Your tickets will be automatically transferred to the new dates.
Tickets for Tuesday, May 5, 2020 —> New date: Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Tickets for Wednesday, May 6, 2020 —> New date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
If you are holding tickets to the Tuesday, May 5, 2020 performance, your tickets will automatically be transferred to the Tuesday, April 27, 2021 performance. If you are holding tickets to the Wednesday, May 6, 2020 performance, your tickets will automatically be transferred to the Wednesday, April 28, 2021 performance. Tickets can be exchanged between both new dates, based on availability. Exchanging show dates must be confirmed through the box office: [email protected] or 828-257-4530.
2. Can’t make the rescheduled dates? No problem. Convert your tickets into a credit to be used for another performance in the future (good until June 30, 2022).
3. Transform your tickets into a donation to the Wortham Center.
4. Request a refund.

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
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* 2-night standard accommodations at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa (Friday, Sept. 24 & Saturday, Sept. 25th, 2021)
* 2/weekend passes to the 12th annual Dirty Dancing Festival. * 1/free vehicle Parking Pass for Dirty Dancing Festival weekend. * 2/vouchers to enjoy the Dirty Dancing Festival Food Court. * 2/tickets to the After Party on the Beach at Lake Lure Saturday night. |
* Sunday Breakfast Buffet for 2 at The Veranda Restaurant located inside the Lake Lure Inn.
* Dirty Dancing Festival Merchandise (2/shirts, 2/hats, 2/cups, and extra surprises). * One-hour pontoon boat cruise for 2 with Lake Lure Tours. * 2/tickets to visit and explore Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. |
Proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and festival organizers, The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge.
Enter the raffle drawing to win a trip for 2 and stay at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa where Baby & Johnny’s cabins are located, tickets to all the festivities surrounding the festival weekend, tours of the breathtaking, mountain area, and mementos to take back home with you. Each raffle offered doubles your chances to win, so go ahead and give it a try!
Get your family together for this Wild West Shindig. Admission includes a real cowboy supper, live foot-stompin’ music, hay rides, petting zoo, spectacular fireworks and much, much more! A Family Event you don’t want to miss!

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.
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* 2-night standard accommodations at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa (Friday, Sept. 24 & Saturday, Sept. 25th, 2021)
* 2/weekend passes to the 12th annual Dirty Dancing Festival. * 1/free vehicle Parking Pass for Dirty Dancing Festival weekend. * 2/vouchers to enjoy the Dirty Dancing Festival Food Court. * 2/tickets to the After Party on the Beach at Lake Lure Saturday night. |
* Sunday Breakfast Buffet for 2 at The Veranda Restaurant located inside the Lake Lure Inn.
* Dirty Dancing Festival Merchandise (2/shirts, 2/hats, 2/cups, and extra surprises). * One-hour pontoon boat cruise for 2 with Lake Lure Tours. * 2/tickets to visit and explore Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. |
Proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and festival organizers, The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge.
Enter the raffle drawing to win a trip for 2 and stay at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa where Baby & Johnny’s cabins are located, tickets to all the festivities surrounding the festival weekend, tours of the breathtaking, mountain area, and mementos to take back home with you. Each raffle offered doubles your chances to win, so go ahead and give it a try!
We are happy to be able to present live dance in 2020, two nights in a row! Danse Macabre is a one act Halloween-themed story ballet featuring the artists of the Asheville Ballet.
Audience capacity is capped at 100.
Reserved seating only. Each section purchase will safely fit TWO people per social distancing guidelines. If your party is larger than two please purchase an adjacent section and combine.
Come and join our artists on Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st, at 7:00pm, for an hour long presentation of classical and modern dance and theatre featuring the music of, among others, Camille Saint-Saëns, Ben E. King, Aretha Franklin, and The Misfits!
No refund on tickets. Rain date will be Sunday November 1st at 7pm.

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.
We are happy to be able to present live dance in 2020, two nights in a row! Danse Macabre is a one act Halloween-themed story ballet featuring the artists of the Asheville Ballet.
Audience capacity is capped at 100.
Reserved seating only. Each section purchase will safely fit TWO people per social distancing guidelines. If your party is larger than two please purchase an adjacent section and combine.
Come and join our artists on Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st, at 7:00pm, for an hour long presentation of classical and modern dance and theatre featuring the music of, among others, Camille Saint-Saëns, Ben E. King, Aretha Franklin, and The Misfits!
No refund on tickets. Rain date will be Sunday November 1st at 7pm.
No-Frills Halloween Dance Party!
We all know: this year is different. So, this is the deal and it’s not fancy:
We have no DJ; it’s a play list with some of our favorite dance music.
You have to dance outside in our parking lot. And, wear a mask. And, dance six feet apart from people you don’t know. And, don’t take candy from strangers. Just joking. But, it’s a good rule in general.
We’ll probably have a costume contest but guess what the prize is. Nothing. Simply the honor of winning. Which is something.
If you’re out, stop by. We’d be honored to be a part of your celebration because it’s our most favoritest time of year.
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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!
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.
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.
Staff Picks From Around the Web
The Royal Ballet:Alice in Wonderland
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rehearsal of the Royal Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
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.

80S VS 90S SILENT DISCO WITH MOLLY PARTI AND DJ OSO
SAFE AND SOCIALLY DISTANT DANCE PARTY!
Silent Disco tickets include 1 pair of RF wireless personal headphones for everyone at your table/pod so that you can listen to the music without violating time limits on amplified sound. The headphones are sanitized thoroughly with an EPA-approved cleaning agent between our weekly events, and stored in a no-touch, safe and sealed manner to allow further decontamination so that they are completely safe.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS


