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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Special storytime guest author J. Rutland will read his book, Chilly da Vinci. While others do “penguin” things, Chilly da Vinci, a self-declared inventor penguin, builds machines that don’t work…yet! Chilly ties into the popular “maker” movement with humor and imagination in this imaginative picture book.
https://www.facebook.com/events/302790030364348/
Join us every Wednesday for $3 Pints of Good Fight and a the perfect chilly weeknight activity. . .board games!
https://www.facebook.com/events/342227486373185/?event_time_id=342227519706515
Tiny Tots Yoga is for babies and toddlers that are crawling to 2 years with a caregiver (parent, friend, or guardian.)
During Tiny Tots Yoga class, crawlers and walkers will playfully practice yoga postures in seated, standing, walking, jumping. Quiet time will be provided at the end for parents, and bubbles for toddlers.
No prior yoga experience is needed.
*No mats are used in Tiny Tots Yoga class.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2086907968266921/
Join your YMCA & AARP friends and staff for a cool or hot beverage and discussion about topics that are important to all of us. Community experts will join us for some topics. Stop by to share, learn, and make new friends!
January 23: Q&A Group Exercise – What Class Should I Take?
February 27: Financial Fitness
March 27: Caring for the Caregiver
April 24: Hiking
May 22: Creativity Matters
June 26: Nutrition
https://www.facebook.com/events/2099662273432676/?event_time_id=2099662283432675
New UNC Asheville Chancellor Nancy J. Cable:
LAF Feb 27th Critical Issues Forum Luncheon
Dr. Nancy J. Cable, UNC Asheville’s eighth permanent chancellor, is now six months into her new job and already has dealt with at least one major challenge: just one day after she assumed the office, a fire safety issue was reported at a newly-completed campus dormitory complex. To insure the students’ safety, Dr. Cable worked out an agreement with state and local officials to temporarily house #Asheville firefighters in the dormitory while the issues were being corrected. That work has since been completed and the firefighters have moved out.
Dr. Cable has a distinguished resume. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, she earned her B.A. from Marietta College, a M.Ed. from the University of Vermont, and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. She also completed the Harvard University Institute for Educational Leadership.
Dr. Cable served as Dean at Denison University from 1977-1986, Guilford College from 1986-1991, and Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Davidson College from 1991-2005. Most recently, she had been president of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. She succeeds Dr. Mary Grant, who left in December 2017 to serve as president of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate in Boston.
About her new position, Dr. Cable says “I am delighted and honored to be chosen… UNC Asheville is a true gem of an academic liberal arts and sciences institution…” At LAF’s February 27th event, she is expected to outline her vision for the university’s future.
If you have already made a reservation, please disregard this reminder.
WHAT: LAF’s February 27th Critical Issues Luncheon
WHERE: The Country Club of Asheville, 170 Windsor Road
TIME: Food Service begins at 11:45am, the program at 12:15pm
COST: $25 for LAF members, $30 for nonmembers
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by Friday, February 22nd.
RSVP to Nancy Williams at [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/431154330759364/
FABA Resource Recess
Setting Goals + Managing Time = A Successful 2019
2nd Floor Mission Pardee Health Campus – 2775 Hendersonville Rd.
Networking and BYO Lunch from 11:30 am – 12 pm
Start 2019 With The End In Mind.
Learn ways to maximize your time and create new habits for effectiveness.
Panelists:
Cindy Ireland, Jeff Percival and Jesse Boeckermann
Facilitator:
Stephen Lalla
https://www.facebook.com/events/259960424691847/
Jonathan is a traditional southern Rootworker and Hoodoo Practitioner. He has received initiations in Lucumi and Ifa as well as receiving Asentamento in Quimbanda. His lineage can be traced to Cuba, Nigeria and Brazil respectively. He has been reading tarot cards for more than 15 years and has training in a wide variety of traditional folk magics. He is a graduate of the Lucky Mojo Correspondence Course and as a spiritual worker he not only foretells your future but focuses on remediating any problems that may show up in the clients reading. Cost is 2 dollars a minute with a 15 minute minimum, PayPal and cash accepted.
He also has a line of washes and oils for sale at Raven and Crone and he is available for hands on cleansing work, custom oils and mojo bags on request.
https://www.facebook.com/events/387499182007600/
You are invited to attend a free event at the Goodwill Industries headquarters in Asheville on Wednesday, February 27.
This educational event will start at 1 pm, and end at 3 pm. The Goodwill Industries headquarters is located at 1616 Patton Avenue. The location is ADA compliant, and accessible parking is available. Lunch will be served.
Several guest experts will be in attendance.
Learn the latest about disability rights. See demonstrations of assistive technology devices. Also get information about device purchase financing options from Self-Help Credit Union.
This event is hosted by Self Help Credit Union. The event is sponsored by Disability Rights North Carolina. Device demonstrations will be conducted by the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program.
https://www.facebook.com/events/387606738690070/
We are continuing to host Wednesday markets here at Honey + the Hive, bringing in local farmers, artists, and crafters! Come join us from 1-5pm every Wednesday from January 9th to February 27th!
https://www.facebook.com/events/385091415568706/?event_time_id=385091442235370
Learn about the forces affecting accuracy of value. Soundness of the procedure used in an appraisal. Guiding principles in valuation.
https://www.facebook.com/events/398240597409640/
Come to the Masonic Temple for this FREE event! Watch the judges, buy and try slices from the competitors, and vote on line!
https://www.facebook.com/events/313912959265304/
Every Wednesday is Pint Night at the #brewery. Grab a free pint glass with the purchase of a #beer. Check out what we have on tap today on our website!
Come stop in. We open at 2 p.m. every Wednesday.
www.BlackMountainBrewing.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/2049123941800769/?event_time_id=2049123981800765
Join us for this unique hiring event which allows you the opportunity to network informally with employers interested in hiring Experienced Workers. You may also deliver a 1-minute pitch (elevator speech) to the employers in a group setting.
Click on the links below to see two sample pitches. . . .
https://youtu.be/Pn6Ty2R_gVs
https://youtu.be/JnUsG_-cHak
There are a limited number of 1-minute pitches and they are available on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in pitching, please register as soon as possible. FYI, there are also tickets available for job seekers who want to network without giving a pitch.
Talent Jam has authentically helped connect hundreds of talented individuals to exciting local opportunities while having a ton of fun!
We hope to see you there!
Questions? To learn more about talent jam, please go to https://www.thetalentjam.com/.
If you have questions, you can contact Ellen Westbrook or Irene Canivet at NC Works Career Center, Asheville at 828-251-6200.
https://www.facebook.com/events/787326294979034/
Open electric jam and network for improv musicians. Hosted by Paul Drum DeCirce and Sean Mason
https://www.facebook.com/events/1985359548431775/?event_time_id=1985359585098438
For 4th-6th graders
Through improv and movement games, students will explore story structure focusing on how the beginning, middle, and end work together to introduce characters that develop through crisis and lead to resolution. We will discover how protagonists interact with an antagonist to change through a story. Students will learn to develop and then act out a story as a group.
8 Sessions for only $120
https://www.facebook.com/events/526963791116441/?event_time_id=526963794449774
This new class in our Fitness Center will incorporate Qigong, strengthening, mediation and yoga. This class is geared to all ages and gender, especially male golfers.
Qigong is a practice that typically involves moving meditation, slow flowing movement and deep rhythmic breathing that provides a calm meditative state of mind.
Classes are $10.00/person.
This class will be lead by instructor Dr. John Akers. Dr. Akers is a recently retired Wofford language professor and classical guitarist who has taught wellness classes at Wofford, the Spartanburg YMCA, and Zen Garden. Dr. Akers played and coached collegiate soccer, has practiced meditation over 40 years, and teaches a daily routine of yoga and core strengthening enhanced by Qigong energy play. Dr. Akers is also an avid golfer committed to carrying his own clubs, without a cart.
https://www.facebook.com/events/407581593350375/?event_time_id=407581603350374
On select Wednesdays, we’re giving 10% of our food sales at Black Mountain Ale House and $1 for every beer purchased from Black Mountain Brewing to Food Connection — a local nonprofit that collects surplus food from restaurants and caterers in #Asheville and delivers the food to those who will enjoy it to reduce food waste.
Help give back to your local community!
https://www.facebook.com/events/274249286576153/?event_time_id=274249299909485
25% OFF Mighty Meaty or Veggie Meatloaf on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 4-6pm, during the month of February!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/704049793329322/?event_time_id=704049829995985
Select a wine on draft and fill a plēb urban winery 500mL or 1L growler for a reduced price (see menu for availability and pricing). Growler purchase is separate. Carry out only.
https://www.facebook.com/events/859748727719594/?event_time_id=859748761052924
You guys seemed to love our $10 Meal Deal with Melt Your Heart so we are bringing it to January and February! We’ve joined up to bring you $10 Wednesdays. Come to our Foundation location and get any grilled cheese sandwich and any beer for just $10!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2191957971069756/?event_time_id=2191958001069753
Co-Owner and Chef, Joe Scully welcomes back Corner Kitchen Alumnus and Chef, Josh Weeks for a creative collaborative menu.
Two Dates: Wednesday February 20 & Wednesday, February 27
Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Details: Reservations recommended but not necessary – call 828-274-2439. Their menu will be in addition to our regular dinner menu…
Menu: Will be posted a few days prior!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2744066342485914/
Co-Owner and Chef, Joe Scully welcomes back Corner Kitchen Alumnus and Chef, Josh Weeks for a creative collaborative menu.
Two Dates: Wednesday February 20 & Wednesday, February 27
Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Details: Reservations recommended but not necessary – call 828-274-2439. Their menu will be in addition to our regular dinner menu…
Menu: Will be posted a few days prior!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2744066342485914/?event_time_id=2744066349152580
Three opportunities to dance with Melvin!
Wednesdays in February
5pm Animation & Robotics Technique with Melvin
$50 4 week series
6pm Hip Hop Choreography Series with Melvin
$50 4 week series
7pm Lyrical Hip Hop with Melvin
$50 4 week series
https://www.facebook.com/events/2073600962717768/?event_time_id=2073600976051100
Three opportunities to dance with Melvin!
Wednesdays in February
5pm Animation & Robotics Technique with Melvin
$50 4 week series
6pm Hip Hop Choreography Series with Melvin
$50 4 week series
7pm Lyrical Hip Hop with Melvin
$50 4 week series
https://www.facebook.com/events/2073600962717768/
Bring the kids in for dinner to our South Asheville location on February 27th and receive a custom designed balloon!
From 5pm-9pm we will be serving up free kid’s meals. We will also have BlackBeard Ballloons LLC in store from 5:30pm-7:30pm to make custom designed balloons for the kids.
#KidsRule #AshevilleKids #BalloonArt #AVLKids #KidsNight #FamilyFun #AVLFamilies #KidsMenu
https://www.facebook.com/events/791501841210592/
A boutique food truck serving up gourmet comfort food.
www.olivecateringcompany.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1593541504123598/
Our weekly dose of James Hammel’s awesome selection of cover songs and original tunes! Always a good show, and you’re bound to see someone you know at the bar!
https://www.facebook.com/events/325013448112541/?event_time_id=325013468112539
This class will explore basic photography skills to enhance your engagement on social media. Toe River Arts social media specialist, Mea Johnson, will cover how to take photos on your phone or camera and post to social media sites like Facebook and Instagram. she will also cover how to transfer photos from your devise to your computer for easy photo manipulation. This class is perfect for new cell phone and camera owners.
Fee Waived
Instructor: Mea Johnson
Class held in the Toe River Arts Spruce Pine Gallery
Follow link to register:
https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=310390031
The Small Business Center and Toe River Arts are working together to offer seminars that will enable you to build and grow your creative business. Come to downtown Spruce Pine at the beautiful facilities of the Toe River Arts Spruce Pine gallery and learn the business side of art. Classes are geared to artists but open to anyone.
https://www.facebook.com/events/410736162799987/
Join us local mortgage lender and real estate broker, Holly
Johnson with LoanDepot and Rebecca Gillis with EXP Realty,
for an informational session about the local Asheville real
estate market. We will answer any questions you have about
and purchasing a home in the Asheville area, how to obtain a
mortgage loan, etc!
We’ll buy the first 10 people to arrive a pint from Blue Ghost Brewing Company!
https://www.facebook.com/events/348192692690307/
An early 6:00 start to the evening at AGB with host Tom Kirschbaum, includes Drink & Snack Specials. Many of Tom’s musician friends join him for the evening, performing a wide variety of local music.
Tom Kirschbaum has been with us, helping grow the Asheville Guitar Bar, since we were doing Thursday Jams at our Paintbox Studio. He is a truly gifted musician, and well loved for his generosity, his friendship, and his ”Almost Famous Chili and Slaw”!
Food and drink specials begin at 6:00pm. At 6:30, Tom sets the stage, sharing his love of singing and playing his signature 12 string. He hosts many of his local musicians friends who share their own music for an Asheville Music Show not to be missed.
Please be prepared to donate generously to the bands, doing your part to help support local musicians and keeping local music alive. General seating. No admission charge.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1897048563753861/?event_time_id=1897048587087192