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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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Free Online West African Drumming & Dance for Kids Hosted by LEAF
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
LEAF Global Arts Online

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We invite young LEAFers to join LEAF Resident Teaching Artist Adama Dembele for a virtual drumming and dance class for elementary age kids. Adama is a master djembefola (djembe player) from the Ivory Coast, West Africa, and has been a part of LEAF since 2005. He currently teaches year round after school classes with LEAF Schools & Streets, and he is excited to offer video classes in which students can take a journey to explore the sounds, rhythms and movements of West African culture right from their own home!

https://www.facebook.com/events/199994081418039/

Asheville Community Theatre Online Happy Hour Parties  
Apr 1 @ 5:00 pm
ACT Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleCommunityTheatre/

    • We are featuring singers (and dancers!) from the community during our #ACTHappyHour parties M-F at 5:00 pm!
The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
Apr 1 @ 7:00 pm
www.iamavl.com

No photo description available.

The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
& PULP

Iamavl and The Orange Peel are partnering to create a free live concert streaming series for Asheville and the world to enjoy!
Full schedule below!

Tune in at 7:00 pm EST to watch these amazing performances on the Iamavl Facebook Live Stream, on their website at www.iamavl.com or on their YouTube Channel.

Also please don’t forget to donate to/tip the band at: https://iamavl.com/musician-relief-fund/ !

Sit back, relax from the comfort of home and enjoy The Quarantine Concert Series on Iamavl where we bring the music to YOU!

SCHEDULE:
3/19 – Russ Wilson and his King’s of Jazz – 7:00 pm
3/20 – Travers Brothership – 7:00 pm
3/21 – Screaming Js – 7:00 pm
3/22 – Andrew Scotchie (of Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats) – 7:00 pm
3/23 – Bill Altman – 7:00 pm
3/24 – Asheville Music Hall presents The Tuesday Night Funk Jam – 7:00 pm
3/25 – The Moon and You – 7:00 pm
3/26 – The Connor Law Duo – 7:00 pm
3/27 – Asheville Circus – 7:00 pm
3/28 – Jeff Sipe and Friends – 7:00 pm
3/29 – Richard Shulman, Composer of New Age, Jazz, and Classical Music – The Richard Shulman Trio – 7:00 pm
3/30 – Lo Wolf – 7:00 pm
3/31 – Bardic Academy – 7:00 pm
4/1 – Hustle Souls – 7:00 pm
4/2 – Darby Wilcox – 7:00 pm
4/3 – Vaden Landers – 7:00 pm
4/4 – PYLETRIBE – 7:00 pm
4/5 – Pleasures of the Ultraviolent – 7:00 pm
4/6 – Lotion – 7:00 pm
4/7 – Sparrow Pants (of The Resonant Rogues) – 7:00 pm
4/8 – Dr. Bacon – 7:00 pm
4/9 – Anthony Wayne Vibe – 7:00 pm
4/10 – Ambiguous Roots – 7:00 pm

Thursday, April 2, 2020
Asheville Art Museum Online Jazz Performance
Apr 2 all-day
Online
Brevard Music Center Orchestra in Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 Online
Apr 2 all-day
Brevard Music Center Online

In this difficult time for all of us, the only thing BMC has to fight back with is our music. Please enjoy BMC Artistic Director Keith Lockhart leading the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (Movement IV: Molto allegro) at Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. For the remaining exuberant and introspective movements of the composer’s last symphony – and more BMC musical moments from past seasons – please visit youtube.com/brevardmusiccenter.

Online LEAF International Music Mic Cheka
Apr 2 all-day
LEAF Onemic

Ease your isolation and connect to our global community by grabbing a copy of “Mic Cheka” from the LEAF ONEmic on iTunesSpotify, or Amazon. 

Studio engineers & youth from LEAF International Haiti, Tanzania AVL ONEmic studios came to Asheville to participate in a masterclass at Echo Mountain Studios. The group learned & embraced valuable studio production skills that they took back home to share with their ONEmic communities and incorporate them into the production of their own music. It was the perfect opportunity to help jumpstart the group’s careers in production as each of them has shown years of dedication to the craft.

Join LEAF in supporting the creative talents of global youth using music production as their most valuable resource in preserving their cultures.

Live Morning Didgeridoo Meditation
Apr 2 @ 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. 

Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 2 @ 3:00 pm
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

Asheville Community Theatre Online Happy Hour Parties  
Apr 2 @ 5:00 pm
ACT Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleCommunityTheatre/

    • We are featuring singers (and dancers!) from the community during our #ACTHappyHour parties M-F at 5:00 pm!
The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm
www.iamavl.com

No photo description available.

The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
& PULP

Iamavl and The Orange Peel are partnering to create a free live concert streaming series for Asheville and the world to enjoy!
Full schedule below!

Tune in at 7:00 pm EST to watch these amazing performances on the Iamavl Facebook Live Stream, on their website at www.iamavl.com or on their YouTube Channel.

Also please don’t forget to donate to/tip the band at: https://iamavl.com/musician-relief-fund/ !

Sit back, relax from the comfort of home and enjoy The Quarantine Concert Series on Iamavl where we bring the music to YOU!

SCHEDULE:
3/19 – Russ Wilson and his King’s of Jazz – 7:00 pm
3/20 – Travers Brothership – 7:00 pm
3/21 – Screaming Js – 7:00 pm
3/22 – Andrew Scotchie (of Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats) – 7:00 pm
3/23 – Bill Altman – 7:00 pm
3/24 – Asheville Music Hall presents The Tuesday Night Funk Jam – 7:00 pm
3/25 – The Moon and You – 7:00 pm
3/26 – The Connor Law Duo – 7:00 pm
3/27 – Asheville Circus – 7:00 pm
3/28 – Jeff Sipe and Friends – 7:00 pm
3/29 – Richard Shulman, Composer of New Age, Jazz, and Classical Music – The Richard Shulman Trio – 7:00 pm
3/30 – Lo Wolf – 7:00 pm
3/31 – Bardic Academy – 7:00 pm
4/1 – Hustle Souls – 7:00 pm
4/2 – Darby Wilcox – 7:00 pm
4/3 – Vaden Landers – 7:00 pm
4/4 – PYLETRIBE – 7:00 pm
4/5 – Pleasures of the Ultraviolent – 7:00 pm
4/6 – Lotion – 7:00 pm
4/7 – Sparrow Pants (of The Resonant Rogues) – 7:00 pm
4/8 – Dr. Bacon – 7:00 pm
4/9 – Anthony Wayne Vibe – 7:00 pm
4/10 – Ambiguous Roots – 7:00 pm

Rotating Local Shuffle
Apr 2 @ 10:00 pm – Apr 3 @ 2:00 am
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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Friday, April 3, 2020
Asheville Art Museum Online Jazz Performance
Apr 3 all-day
Online
Brevard Music Center Orchestra in Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 Online
Apr 3 all-day
Brevard Music Center Online

In this difficult time for all of us, the only thing BMC has to fight back with is our music. Please enjoy BMC Artistic Director Keith Lockhart leading the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (Movement IV: Molto allegro) at Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. For the remaining exuberant and introspective movements of the composer’s last symphony – and more BMC musical moments from past seasons – please visit youtube.com/brevardmusiccenter.

Online LEAF International Music Mic Cheka
Apr 3 all-day
LEAF Onemic

Ease your isolation and connect to our global community by grabbing a copy of “Mic Cheka” from the LEAF ONEmic on iTunesSpotify, or Amazon. 

Studio engineers & youth from LEAF International Haiti, Tanzania AVL ONEmic studios came to Asheville to participate in a masterclass at Echo Mountain Studios. The group learned & embraced valuable studio production skills that they took back home to share with their ONEmic communities and incorporate them into the production of their own music. It was the perfect opportunity to help jumpstart the group’s careers in production as each of them has shown years of dedication to the craft.

Join LEAF in supporting the creative talents of global youth using music production as their most valuable resource in preserving their cultures.

Live Morning Didgeridoo Meditation
Apr 3 @ 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. 

Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 3 @ 3:00 pm
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

Asheville Community Theatre Online Happy Hour Parties  
Apr 3 @ 5:00 pm
ACT Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleCommunityTheatre/

    • We are featuring singers (and dancers!) from the community during our #ACTHappyHour parties M-F at 5:00 pm!
Free Dead Fridays
Apr 3 @ 5:30 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Join us at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall every Friday at 5:30PM for our FREE Acoustic Grateful Dead series Featuring members of Phuncle Sam and great drink and food specials.

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The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm
www.iamavl.com

No photo description available.

The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
& PULP

Iamavl and The Orange Peel are partnering to create a free live concert streaming series for Asheville and the world to enjoy!
Full schedule below!

Tune in at 7:00 pm EST to watch these amazing performances on the Iamavl Facebook Live Stream, on their website at www.iamavl.com or on their YouTube Channel.

Also please don’t forget to donate to/tip the band at: https://iamavl.com/musician-relief-fund/ !

Sit back, relax from the comfort of home and enjoy The Quarantine Concert Series on Iamavl where we bring the music to YOU!

SCHEDULE:
3/19 – Russ Wilson and his King’s of Jazz – 7:00 pm
3/20 – Travers Brothership – 7:00 pm
3/21 – Screaming Js – 7:00 pm
3/22 – Andrew Scotchie (of Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats) – 7:00 pm
3/23 – Bill Altman – 7:00 pm
3/24 – Asheville Music Hall presents The Tuesday Night Funk Jam – 7:00 pm
3/25 – The Moon and You – 7:00 pm
3/26 – The Connor Law Duo – 7:00 pm
3/27 – Asheville Circus – 7:00 pm
3/28 – Jeff Sipe and Friends – 7:00 pm
3/29 – Richard Shulman, Composer of New Age, Jazz, and Classical Music – The Richard Shulman Trio – 7:00 pm
3/30 – Lo Wolf – 7:00 pm
3/31 – Bardic Academy – 7:00 pm
4/1 – Hustle Souls – 7:00 pm
4/2 – Darby Wilcox – 7:00 pm
4/3 – Vaden Landers – 7:00 pm
4/4 – PYLETRIBE – 7:00 pm
4/5 – Pleasures of the Ultraviolent – 7:00 pm
4/6 – Lotion – 7:00 pm
4/7 – Sparrow Pants (of The Resonant Rogues) – 7:00 pm
4/8 – Dr. Bacon – 7:00 pm
4/9 – Anthony Wayne Vibe – 7:00 pm
4/10 – Ambiguous Roots – 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 4, 2020
Asheville Art Museum Online Jazz Performance
Apr 4 all-day
Online
Brevard Music Center Orchestra in Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 Online
Apr 4 all-day
Brevard Music Center Online

In this difficult time for all of us, the only thing BMC has to fight back with is our music. Please enjoy BMC Artistic Director Keith Lockhart leading the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (Movement IV: Molto allegro) at Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. For the remaining exuberant and introspective movements of the composer’s last symphony – and more BMC musical moments from past seasons – please visit youtube.com/brevardmusiccenter.

Online LEAF International Music Mic Cheka
Apr 4 all-day
LEAF Onemic

Ease your isolation and connect to our global community by grabbing a copy of “Mic Cheka” from the LEAF ONEmic on iTunesSpotify, or Amazon. 

Studio engineers & youth from LEAF International Haiti, Tanzania AVL ONEmic studios came to Asheville to participate in a masterclass at Echo Mountain Studios. The group learned & embraced valuable studio production skills that they took back home to share with their ONEmic communities and incorporate them into the production of their own music. It was the perfect opportunity to help jumpstart the group’s careers in production as each of them has shown years of dedication to the craft.

Join LEAF in supporting the creative talents of global youth using music production as their most valuable resource in preserving their cultures.

Live Morning Didgeridoo Meditation
Apr 4 @ 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. 

Rumours Tribute Show Now CANCELLED
Apr 4 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Asheville Downtown Eats and Drinks Tour
Apr 4 @ 3:30 pm
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

Downtown Asheville is known for its eclectic arts and culture and a vibrant food and drink scene that celebrates independent restaurants and locally-sourced ingredients. Learn about this gorgeous city on a Taste Carolina walking tour and discover why Asheville was hailed by National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine as one of the top 15 places in the world to “treat your taste buds”!

Asheville Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour – Asheville’s Downtown Eats & Drinks Tour is a spirited and delicious way to explore the city! You’ll enjoy substantial bites and sips on this guided walking tour, sampling savory and sweet favorites, most paired with small drink pairings. This tour visits Asheville’s hidden gems, including eclectic restaurants and bars, and specialty food stores. You’ll also learn about the history of the city, the architecture, and the incredible culinary scene from your tour guide. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a local!

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm
www.iamavl.com

No photo description available.

The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
& PULP

Iamavl and The Orange Peel are partnering to create a free live concert streaming series for Asheville and the world to enjoy!
Full schedule below!

Tune in at 7:00 pm EST to watch these amazing performances on the Iamavl Facebook Live Stream, on their website at www.iamavl.com or on their YouTube Channel.

Also please don’t forget to donate to/tip the band at: https://iamavl.com/musician-relief-fund/ !

Sit back, relax from the comfort of home and enjoy The Quarantine Concert Series on Iamavl where we bring the music to YOU!

SCHEDULE:
3/19 – Russ Wilson and his King’s of Jazz – 7:00 pm
3/20 – Travers Brothership – 7:00 pm
3/21 – Screaming Js – 7:00 pm
3/22 – Andrew Scotchie (of Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats) – 7:00 pm
3/23 – Bill Altman – 7:00 pm
3/24 – Asheville Music Hall presents The Tuesday Night Funk Jam – 7:00 pm
3/25 – The Moon and You – 7:00 pm
3/26 – The Connor Law Duo – 7:00 pm
3/27 – Asheville Circus – 7:00 pm
3/28 – Jeff Sipe and Friends – 7:00 pm
3/29 – Richard Shulman, Composer of New Age, Jazz, and Classical Music – The Richard Shulman Trio – 7:00 pm
3/30 – Lo Wolf – 7:00 pm
3/31 – Bardic Academy – 7:00 pm
4/1 – Hustle Souls – 7:00 pm
4/2 – Darby Wilcox – 7:00 pm
4/3 – Vaden Landers – 7:00 pm
4/4 – PYLETRIBE – 7:00 pm
4/5 – Pleasures of the Ultraviolent – 7:00 pm
4/6 – Lotion – 7:00 pm
4/7 – Sparrow Pants (of The Resonant Rogues) – 7:00 pm
4/8 – Dr. Bacon – 7:00 pm
4/9 – Anthony Wayne Vibe – 7:00 pm
4/10 – Ambiguous Roots – 7:00 pm

Asheville Symphony Presents “A Night at Woodstock” CANCELLED
Apr 4 @ 8:00 pm
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

   

We request that you notify us at [email protected] should you wish to donate your ticket or receive a refund. Patrons do not need to come to the ASO Office to receive a refund or donate ticket(s) as we have patron information in our ticketing system. If you purchased tickets online through Ticketmaster, you will automatically be issued a refund for canceled events. If you purchased a ticket at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville Box Office on Haywood Road, please call the box office to request a refund.

We would be grateful if you would consider letting us convert your ticket purchase to a donation as we face increasingly uncertain times with concert and event cancellations. We are also happy to issue a refund upon request.

Online orders via Ticketmaster: Tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 5 business days, with questions please visit Ticketmaster Customer Service or call 800-653-8000.

Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Box Office:  If purchased at the venue box office, please submit a Box Office & Ticketing Inquiry. The box office will be closed until further notice.

Asheville Symphony Box Office: Please email info@ashevillesymphony with your request. We do not need the physical tickets to process requests.  Due to the high volume of requests, we will respond to patrons within 48-72 hours.

Sunday, April 5, 2020
Asheville Art Museum Online Jazz Performance
Apr 5 all-day
Online
Brevard Music Center Announces Cancellation of 2020 Summer Season
Apr 5 all-day
Brevard Music Center

BMC Supports Critical Efforts to Stem the Spread of COVID-19 

by Cancelling Summer Institute & Festival

April 4, 2020 (Brevard, NC)—After careful analysis of the continued global, regional, and local impact of the Coronavirus, the Trustees of the Brevard Music Center have unanimously voted to cancel its renowned Summer Music Festival, which had been scheduled for May 30 – August 22, 2020. The Brevard Music Center, one of the country’s premier training programs for young musicians, is also cancelling all educational programming during the summer of 2020.

BMC made the difficult decision to cancel its 2020 summer institute and festival in order to remain compliant with current health advisories, civil ordinances, and government guidelines to help stop the spread of COVID-19. “We have an ethical obligation to do our part to protect our Brevard community,” said Weinstein. “The very nature of BMC’s operational business model is based on bringing students from almost every state in the country and from around the world to our campus and our community to participate in a transformative summer of study and performance. We also employ hundreds of seasonal staff and interns, distinguished faculty members, and world-class guest artists for a summer festival that welcomes 40,000 attendees. Mass gatherings of all of these individuals, plus hundreds of BMCA volunteers, could advance the spread of the virus…and that is a risk that we simply cannot take.”

In the immediate days and following weeks ahead, the Brevard Music Center staff will proactively contact all 2020 ticket holders to offer a full refund on their purchase. BMC ticket holders will also be given the option to donate the full or partial value of their tickets to the Brevard Music Center as a charitable contribution. Ticket buyers may visit brevardmusic.org or call 828-862-2130 for further details.

For more information on BMC, visit brevardmusic.org, call 828-862-2100, “like” the Brevard Music Center on Facebook, follow @brevardmusic on Twitterstream season highlights via SoundCloud, and visit the Brevard Music Center YouTube channel for performance videos from previous festival seasons.