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 5, 2019
21-Day Cardio Building Series (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Mar 5 @ 6:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Ladies Workout Asheville

ATTENTION LADIES!
LEARNING SESSIONS at Ladies Workout Asheville & LivPulse Asheville! Are you just starting your Fitness Journey? Join Our 21-Day Cardio Building with Spinning, Mat Science Deep Fiber Core Activation, and finally use TRX For Total Body Strength! Learn each basic movement and build smart! We want you to form a healthy habit and REALLY learn! Starts Feb 26th! 2 lessons per week for 3 weeks ONLY $65.00!

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 hour sessions 6:15pm-7:15pm

Use Heart Rate Training and Learn Movements to Activate your Core! PERFECT COMBO! Open to the public. Spaces Limited. Any questions call 828-298-4667. Hurry $65 now.

Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eg3kobka335e1dec&oseq=&c=&ch=

✅Learn how to Activate your Deep Core Muscles because this is “the POWERHOUSE” for all basic body movements.
✅Train from within, learn.
✅Learn Cardio Building with Heart Rate Monitors. Don’t Over-train or Under-Train. Know.
✅Learn how to Train for Cardio Strength, Cardio Endurance, and quicker recovery.

Learn Ladies. Build Cardio and Core! Great for beginners!

Learn more here: https://www.ladiesworkoutasheville.com/

Fat Tuesday
Mar 5 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Salvage Station

Bayou Diesel
Asheville Second Line

https://www.facebook.com/events/379225619553699/

AVL – Robin Lewis #MusicOnTap
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 6 @ 9:00 pm
Nantahala Brewing

Asheville based singer-songwriter Robin Lewis has a voice that has been described as intoxicating and warm. She has strong soul and jazz influences from her childhood, however, the allure of poetic language, story telling, and simplicity led her to folk music. The combination of soulful vocals and simple guitar fingerpicking make for a unique sound. She received an honorable mention in the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour competition, along with songwriters from all over the nation. Robin has played at The Mishawaka, The Aggie Theatre and many other venues.

music and more here: https://www.robinlewis-music.com/

**NO COVER**

https://www.facebook.com/events/783601688665140/

Gardening Series: 6-Week Course with Diana McCall
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden

MORE INFO
https://organicgrowersschool.org/gardeners/spring-gardening/

Learn to design, plant, and manage your garden. This 6-week course—every Tuesday, March 5–April 9, 2019—is divided into 3 topics. You may register for 1 topic ($50), 2 topics ($95), or the full series ($135).

Topic 1—Designing—Tuesdays, March 5 & 12, 2019
Topic 2—Planting—Tuesdays, March 19 & 26, 2019
Topic 3—Managing—Tuesdays, April 2 & 9, 2019

Each TOPIC has two sessions…

SESSION 1—Classroom (March 5, March 19, and April 2)
7:00–9:00PM
Lenoir-Rhyne University
36 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC 28801

SESSION 2—Garden (March 12, March 26, and April 9)
6:00–7:30PM
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden
99 White Pine Dr.
Black Mountain, NC 28711

TOPIC 1—DESIGNING
• Why you should consider growing organically
• Important site, size, and design considerations for your garden
• Growing the soil and nutrient basics
• Garden seasons
• Useful tools

TOPIC 2—PLANTING
• Techniques for starting seeds and transplants
• Dealing with common problems
• How much to plant
• Composting and vermicomposting (composting with worms!)
• Converting your lawn to garden
• An edible yard
• Maximizing your garden space

TOPIC 3—MANAGING
• The virtues of mulch
• Water and fertilization considerations
• Compost tea
• Cover cropping and NPK—nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K)
• Organic disease and insect control
• Tips for Fall gardening

The series is taught by Diana Schmitt McCall, Garden Manager at Dr. John Wilson Community Garden and Eat Smart Black Mountain.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2275053316051105/?event_time_id=2275053336051103

HCCA Annual Community Meeting
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bethesda UMC at Haw Creek Commons

Join the Haw Creek Community Association for our annual community meeting. This is a great time to mingle with your neighbors and learn more about the issues that are important to Haw Creek. This is an open community meeting and the board would like all members of the Haw Creek Community to attend. We look forward to seeing you!

AGENDA:
– City of Asheville Greetings from City Councilman Vijay Kapoor
– New East Asheville Library Update from Emily Cooper, President, Friends of the Library
-Neighborhood & Community Engagement Updates from Brenda Mills
– Community Vision Plan Update
– Asheville Police Department Updates from Ofc. Carrie Lee and Sgt. Tammy Flanigan-Bryson
– Bell-Beverly Sidewalk Project Update
– HCCA Association and Financial Updates
– Proposed Bylaw Amendment
– Public Comments

https://www.facebook.com/events/1293445454155775/

I Love The 90’s Trivia!
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Casual Pint (Asheville)

Are You a 90’s Pop Culture Guru? Do you still listen to the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears? Come test your knowledge of all things 90s! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and best team name! Cheers everyone see you then!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2346801432273730/

Mardi Gras 2019 – With The Sufi Brothers
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Little Jumbo

Celebrate Mardi Gras 2019 at Little Jumbo with the Sufi Brothers! Woody Wood, Jason Krekel, Nick Hope, Steve Alford, and Jay Sanders will be playing all of the New Orleans classics accompanied by a special Mardi Gras cocktail menu and King Cake! Music is FREE from 7 – 10.

https://www.facebook.com/events/819647971746774/

Team Trivia Tuesdays
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sanctuary Brewing Company

Come out and see what the fuss is all about! Team Trivia Tuesday at Sanctuary Brewing Company with host Josh Dunkin!

Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC is every Tuesday at 7 PM at Sanctuary Brewing Company on 1st Avenue in Downtown Hendersonville! There is no limit to how many people can participate on each team. You can have 1 or 20!

The game is free to play and the top two teams each week receive a gift card of $40 (1st place) and $20 (2nd place).

https://www.facebook.com/events/281414405828018/?event_time_id=281414435828015

Tuesday Night Trivia
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Refinery 13

Join us each Tuesday evening at 7pm for Trivia night at Refinery 13! Teams may consist of 1-6 players and prizes are awarded to first and second place teams each week!

https://www.facebook.com/events/395895714508426/?event_time_id=395895861175078

Visiting Writer Series: Will Johnson
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
UNC Asheville

This event is free and open to everyone.

American singer-songwriter Will Johnson will be in conversation with UNC Asheville Writer-in-Residence Wiley Cash. Johnson is the lead singer of the bands Centro-matic and South San Gabriel, and has been called “one of the most prolific artists in American indie rock.” Cash is the New York Times bestselling author of A Land More Kind than Home and The Last Ballad.

For more information: https://www.unca.edu/events-and-news/event/visting-writer-series-will-johnson-in-conversation-with-wiley-cash/

https://www.facebook.com/events/690255078037752/

8 Week Intro to Pole Series!
Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Danceclub Asheville

Ready to start having fun working out? Begin your pole dancing journey with our 8 Week Intro to Pole Series: All ages, body types, and fitness levels welcome!
Start from the beginning and learn the fundamentals of spins, climbs, and sexy dance moves on the static and spin pole. This concentrated eight week series is great for building strength and a quicker understanding of the mechanics, timing, and grace that is helpful for pole dancing.
We will focus on the static pole for the first 6 weeks and move to an introduction of the beauty of spin pole for the last two.
Pole dancing is fun, an amazing workout, and sensually expressive. Enjoy learning with the same group of students each week who are all brand new to pole.

Bring heels because they are fun to dance in and a lot less intimidating than they seem! Wear shorts that come at least 2 inches above the knee. Do not wear lotion.

https://www.facebook.com/events/211441276398436/?event_time_id=211441303065100

Artisan Facebook Livecast
Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Artisan of Flat Rock

By clicking you are going, doesn’t mean you will be here…. just that you will tune in to our show!!! ;)

Mike’s weekly show, here live on Facebook, where he will talk about shows going on at The Artisan of Flat Rock, Music, Comedy, Dance, and so much more….

Announcements, Questions, Comments, Jokes, Concerns… are always welcome

Plus, tune in live for a chance to win a Meet N Greet pass or tickets to an upcoming show.

The Artisan of Flat Rock livecast will start at 7:30 and The Artisan Entertainment Music Series cast will start at 8:45.

Want to be a guest… or come visit us live? Let us know.

https://www.facebook.com/events/387793371800937/

Evening of Classical Guitar – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Asheville Guitar Bar

Classical Guitar Performances by Andy Jurik and Christopher Crecelius, accompanied by the beautiful vocals of Rachel Hansbury.

Andy (Dizzy) Jurik and Chris Crecelius present both Traditional and Modern compositions for the classical guitar, highlighting their works which include their arrangements of “Danza Paraguya” & “Estudio en Si Menor” – composer Barios, “Big Brother” – composer Stephane Wremble, “Bistro Fada” known recently from Woody Allen’s movie “Midnight in Paris”, Bach, and more. Many evenings will include a special performance by vocalist Rachel Hansbury, singing Sous le Ciel – composer Ernesto Cordero, a special Carter Family tune, and classic Edith Piaf, accompanied by Andy Jurik. $5 at the door.

A cheese plate and lite bite menu is available, including a featured “Cheese, Wine & Chocolate” special each Tuesday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/372028070041838/?event_time_id=372028080041837

Mean Girls Trivia
Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Craft Centric Taproom & Bottle Shop

It’s gonna be so fetch! This time, on Tuesday’s we wear pink. Gather a team and come play Mean Girls trivia. Prizes for the winners & best team name!

https://www.facebook.com/events/396093197627994/

Tacos, Tequila & Trivia!
Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Black Mountain Ale House

Its Trivia Tuesday at the Black Mountain Ale House! Every Tuesday, bring your smartest friends and show your trivia prowess against the other teams. The winning team walks away with a $35 gift certificate to the Black Mountain Ale House and the team with the best team name wins freebies for everyone.

As always, our handcrafted tacos and margaritas are on special all evening!

https://www.facebook.com/events/366710490584333/

The Book of Mormon
Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Peace Center

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical.

This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1797563616931820/?event_time_id=1797563656931816

Daddy’s Beemer // Rowdyleaf // Bex // Boyscott
Mar 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fleetwood's

Indie/Shoegazey

Daddy’s Beemer (Charlotte)
https://dadsbeem.bandcamp.com/

BEX (Asheville Indie Sweethearts)
https://bexvinesmusic.bandcamp.com/

Rowdyleaf
https://rowdyleaf.bandcamp.com/

Boyscott
https://boyscott.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/829648617371419/

Mardi Gras 2019 w/ The Dirty Dozen Brass Band & Mystik Knights @ Grey Eagle
Mar 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Mardi Gras 2019 Featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band at The Grey Eagle

Celebrating over 40 years since their founding in 1977, New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres including Bebop Jazz, Funk and R&B/Soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a ‘musical gumbo,’ has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across 5 continents and more than 30 countries, record 12 studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones. Forty-plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.

Roger Lewis – Baritone Sax/Vocals
Kevin Harris – Tenor Sax/Vocals
Gregory Davis – Trumpet/Vocals
Kirk Joseph – Sousaphone
TJ Norris – Trombone
Julian Addison – Drums/Vocals
Takeshi Shimmura – Guitar

THE HISTORY OF THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND
In 1977, The Dirty Dozen Social and Pleasure Club in New Orleans began showcasing a traditional Crescent City brass band. It was a joining of two proud, but antiquated, traditions at the time: social and pleasure clubs dated back over a century to a time when black southerners could rarely afford life insurance, and the clubs would provide proper funeral arrangements. Brass bands, early predecessors of jazz as we know it, would often follow the funeral procession playing somber dirges, then once the family of the deceased was out of earshot, burst into jubilant dance tunes as casual onlookers danced in the streets. By the late ’70s, few of either existed. The Dirty Dozen Social and Pleasure Club decided to assemble this group as a house band, and over the course of these early gigs, the seven-member ensemble adopted the venue’s name: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

https://www.facebook.com/events/318417878988907/

8 Week Intro to Pole Series!
Mar 5 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Danceclub Asheville

Start from the beginning and learn the fundamentals of spins, climbs, and sexy dance moves on the static and spin pole! This concentrated eight week series is great for building strength and a quicker understanding of the mechanics, timing, and grace that is helpful for pole dancing.

We will focus on the static pole for the first 6 weeks and move to an introduction of the beauty of spin pole for the last two.

Pole dancing is fun, an amazing workout, and sensually expressive. Enjoy learning with the same group of students each week who are all brand new to pole.

Bring heels because they are fun to dance in and a lot less intimidating than they seem!

$128 for the series. Reserve your spot here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0

https://www.facebook.com/events/624852267970616/?event_time_id=624852271303949

Andrew Combs & Caitlin Rose at The Mothlight
Mar 5 @ 9:00 pm – Mar 6 @ 12:00 am
The Mothlight

Andrew Combs & Caitlin Rose
w/ The Kernal
at The Mothlight
Tuesday, March 5th
Doors 8pm
Tickets: $12adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1805127

https://www.facebook.com/events/375992869813483/

Turntable Tuesday at The One Stop
Mar 5 @ 10:00 pm – Mar 6 @ 2:00 am
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

10pm
21+
Donation$
One Stop

Join us downstairs during Funk Jam for an all-star local cast of rotating DJ’s spinnin’ vinyl and scratchin’ like there’s no tomorrow!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2261496624135396/?event_time_id=2261496657468726

Tuesday Night Funk Jam | Asheville Music Hall
Mar 5 @ 11:00 pm – Mar 6 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Music Hall

Tuesday Night Funk Jam – 11PM – Ca$h Donation$ – 21+

EVERY Tuesday at Asheville Music Hall!

Tuesday Night Funk Jam has been a huge part of Asheville’s vibrant music scene since 2008 and is #Asheville’s hottest weekly concert.

Tuesday Night Funk Jam is programmed and orchestrated by an evolved Legendary House Band with trombonist Derrick Lee Johnson at the helm.

At 11PM sharp, the Legendary House Band kicks off the night followed by opening up the stage to jam to our local community of musicians for an ‘Open Jam’.

While this is an amazing opportunity for musicians to network and refine their musical chops it is ALSO an event for the people who support our music scene and need a night to shake their hips to the best funk around town!

Regularly, nationally touring musicians, TONIGHT funk jam is going to be off the chain. We have Lee Allen (of Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band) jumping back in with The Legendary House Band. Come out to the Asheville Music Hall tonight and help us kick off the first funk jam of 2019. We start at 11pm. #asheville #noplacelikehome #makemusiceveryday #mftnfj

https://www.facebook.com/events/786766998382570/?event_time_id=786767031715900

Wednesday, March 6, 2019
*Assembly Required: Ashevile Designer Toy Expo
Mar 6 all-day
Highland Brewing Company

Adding a Southeast destination for designer toy makers and collectors, *Assembly Required brings designer, bootleg and art toy artists from around the country, to present and sell their work.

Asheville’s premiere designer toy expo, *Assembly Required, is presented by Unboxing Asheville, Morgan’s Comic’s, 103.3 Asheville FM and Appalachian Pinball Museum. Focusing on this artistic movement, designer toys are a form of lowbrow pop art. These toy makers pull inspiration from a variety of subversive segments of culture, as well as subcultural elements, including (but not limited to) comics, tattooing, street art, and everything related to toys of the 60’s through the 80’s.

Echoing production methods of traditional toy manufacturers, designer toys are usually intended to be displayed as collectibles, rather than to be played with. Toy makers mediums range from resin to vinyl, from plastic to plush; with molding, and production techniques such as kitbash, sofubi and bootleg (recently coined ‘Artisanal Action Figure’, by New York Times writer, Rich Juzwiak [11/23/18]). (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/23/style/bootleg-toys-action-figures.html).

Juzwiak interviews such artists as the Sucklord and Killer Bootlegs, both of whom will be present at *Assembly Required.

2019 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament – All Sessions Ticket Book
Mar 6 @ 12:00 am – 3:00 am
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Thu, 15 Nov 2018 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/495154760969962/

WNC Press Pass Conference
Mar 6 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center

Want to meet the Press and get more media coverage? Here’s your chance to find out how.

The WNC Press Pass Conference is the 2-day event allowing you to learn the best-practices of modern PR, build an unparalleled network of press contacts, and practice pitching to the media – all in one location. Nowhere else will you find this many resources under one roof!

Day 1 will host an optional series of intensive workshops around three tracks; 1) Community Branding, 2) Entrepreneurial Storytelling, 3) Non-Profit PR

Day 2 will host the full-day Conference with Nationally Recognized Keynotes, News Director Panels, and a PR Fair of 30+ Media Outlets & Experts.

Full Agenda, Speakers, Sponsors, and Tickets are available at www.wncpresspass.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/237316567165260/

Paddle-n-Plant
Mar 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
MountainTrue

Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/dgO4VUHW3kOEWiCYSSvPHQ2

The French Broad Riverkeeper and MountainTrue are combating sediment erosion in our local waterways. Sediment is a major polluter in our river basin, clogging fish and aquatic habitats, increasing water temperatures, and transporting toxic substances. We are helping to reduce the amount of sediment that flows into our rivers by planting live-stakes along eroding riverbanks. These stakes will grow into trees that will stabilize the sides of the rivers and creeks where we plant them, and will reduce the overall amount of sediment getting into the river. So, come hop in a boat and help us reduce erosion along our local rivers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/798600497188560/

Rockin’ Winter Photo Contest
Mar 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Description: 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/267246603967105/?event_time_id=267246663967099

Theatreworks USA in The Magic School Bus – Matinee Series
Mar 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Diana Wortham Theatre

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Mrs. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an interplanetary field trip. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a musical adaptation of the popular series, and join the gang as they pull together (with lessons in communication, music, science and social studies) to return safely to planet Earth. Part of the Matinee Series for students and families. Recommended for grades K-5.

For reservations, call 828-257-4530 or email [email protected]

More info about the Matinee Series: https://www.dwtheatre.com/online/article/matineeseries

Information about the Y.E.S. (Youth Education Scholarship) Fund: https://www.dwtheatre.com/online/article/yesfund

https://www.facebook.com/events/349277145821955/?event_time_id=349277159155287

2019 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
Mar 6 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Join us in Greenville March 6-10 for the 2019 #SECWBB Tournament!

Championship details: http://www.secsports.com/championship/womens-basketball

Security information: http://www.secsports.com/security

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=2019+Sec+Women%27s+Basketball

https://www.facebook.com/events/395304844607171/?event_time_id=395304851273837

2019 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament – Session 1
Mar 6 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Guest can sit any where in the arena, except marked off areas for players guest

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Wed, 6 Feb 2019 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/2225002731104518/