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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The Town of Lake Lure, NC and Lake Lure Tours, Inc hope that you will save these dates for a full array of fun for the entire family!
WHEN: May 10-11, 2019 (Mother’s Day Weekend)
WHERE: Lake Lure Beach, Marina and Town Center
SCHEDULE: Free to the Public
BOAT PARADE: Friday, May 10, 2019 @ 3:00 – 4:30 pm
BOAT AND CAR SHOW: Saturday, May 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
FOR DETAILS: Please join us and visit the following link for more information: https://www.lakeluretours.com/boat-and-auto-show.html
https://www.facebook.com/events/2126321460791750/
Come join us for one of the last spirit nights of the year. We will be at Pelican’s snowballs where they will donate 20% of sales. Please spread the word and let them know when you order that you are there on behalf of Fletcher Elementary!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2291961661123833/
Invasive plants are a significant threat to our forests, wildlife, and water quality. When next to a stream, hand removal is the best way as chemicals are extremely harmful to wildlife and drinking water supplies. The event will take place April 19, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Waynesville Recreation Center/Vance Street Park pavilion by the baseball field. RSVP not necessary but helpful for planning (828-476-4667, [email protected]).
https://www.facebook.com/events/409589463194925/
We are excited to start recruitment for our upcoming spring session. Sign up online at www.acsf.org
Classes are diverse, academically challenging in a healthy way, fun, interactive, lot’s and lot’as of cooking and taste testing. Girls will work in UNCA’s STEAM studio. We have lot’s of active classes like ultimate ninja, weight and circuit training, hip hop dance, bike riding, and so much more. We’ve partnered with our favorite organizations like YTL and DELTA house academics.
Sign up or stop by the IRL office for quick registration.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2164312463886039/?event_time_id=2164312467219372
We are excited to start recruitment for our upcoming spring session. Sign up online at www.acsf.org
Classes are diverse, academically challenging in a healthy way, fun, interactive, lot’s and lot’as of cooking and taste testing. Girls will work in UNCA’s STEAM studio. We have lot’s of active classes like ultimate ninja, weight and circuit training, hip hop dance, bike riding, and so much more. We’ve partnered with our favorite organizations like YTL and DELTA house academics.
Sign up or stop by the IRL office for quick registration.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2164312463886039/
Olive Catering Company at Dry Falls.
https://www.facebook.com/events/384765699004444/?event_time_id=384765765671104
ACS thanks Bearwaters Brewing for hosting a Welcome Back Mixer for Dr. Melodie Galloway. ACS Singers and fans are welcome to come enjoy a beer, and welcome Melodie back after her spring 2019 sabbatical. Bearwaters will donate $1 of every pint sold of Stiff Paddle IPA and Heavy Cream Stout all day, so come raise a glass, welcome Melodie back, and support ACS!
https://www.facebook.com/events/430730554166069/
FREE DEAD FRIDAYS @ The One Stop
– feat. members of Phuncle Sam acoustic
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.
https://www.facebook.com/events/244820139590703/?event_time_id=244820202924030
Bike Nite is back EVERY FRIDAY through the end of Summer!!
Live Music // DJs // Ride Alongs // And so much more!!
We will be having a kick off party later this month and a huge end of season event later this summer. Stayed tuned for details!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/372453063350999/?event_time_id=372453076684331
Bike Nite is back EVERY FRIDAY through the end of Summer!!
Live Music // DJs // Ride Alongs // And so much more!!
We will be having a kick off party later this month and a huge end of season event later this summer. Stayed tuned for details!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/372453063350999/
Foundation Woodworks presents a collaborative exhibit between the woodworkers and glass artists of WNC, highlighting the unique qualities of each mediumby showing them in juxtapostion. Featured work includes glass vessels blown using custom wooden molds, as well as solo and collaborative piecesutilizing wood and glass in the same form.
Exhibit runs May 10 – June 24, 2019
On sale here: https://www.wncnaturecentergifts.org/brews-and-bears
Tap into your wild side at the WNC Nature Center! Join us for the always popular Brews & Bears after hours event featuring drinks, music, food trucks, and an up close view of an awesome bear enrichment activity with our black bears Uno and Ursa!
Take your pint with you and see our newest addition to the Nature Center, the red pandas Leafa and Phoenix!
Beer Sponsor: Highland Brewing Company
Cider Sponsor: Black Mountain Cider + Mead
Food Truck: Brinehaus Meat + Provisions
Ice Cream: The Hop Ice Cream Cafe
Event Sponsors:
Festiva
Biltmore
BrickStreet Equity Management
Tickets:
$10 Non-Members
$8 Members
On sale here: https://www.wncnaturecentergifts.org/brews-and-bears
Children 2 and under are free, all others will need a ticket.
Food and drink available for purchase.
*Please bring valid photo ID to purchase alcoholic beverages
This is a rain or shine event. If the weather is so bad that we are forced to cancel/reschedule, we will post that information on this Facebook event page and email everyone who has purchased tickets.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1364063707064408/
Dan has performed professionally for the past ten years in a variety of settings. His musical repertoire includes Swing, Bossa-Nova, Blues, Bebop, Latin-Funk and Love Songs/ Ballads. Dan’s “flying fingers” and eloquent chord solos have earned him a reputation as one of the finest guitarists in the region. Much of his success, however, lies in the ability to provide the right moods at the right moments, making every event enjoyable and memorable.
https://www.facebook.com/events/449001529238377/?event_time_id=449001539238376
Bearfootin’ is an annual tradition in Hendersonville that brings joy to all that see them!
Make plans to be the first to see the magical transformation of blank white bears to individual works of art at the annual Bearfootin’ Art Walk Reveal. Following the reveal, the bears will take their place on the sidewalks of downtown from early May through late October. After being on display, they will then be auctioned off in October to benefit local nonprofits.
Brochures will be available.
Reveal begins at 6:00.
LOCATION: First Citizens Bank Plaza
https://www.facebook.com/events/2070854722951685/
All shoes are dancing shoes, and everyone is a dancer when Dance Theatre of Harlem brings dancing to the streets to kick-off Artisphere weekend! Join us on Graham Plaza as two dancers from this ground-breaking, empowering ballet company demo and lead you through easy to learn steps that prove anyone can dance. Come as you are – no experience necessary.
Friday, May 10 | 6PM
Graham Plaza in front of the Peace Center
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After dancing with them on Friday, see Dance Theatre of Harlem live on stage Saturday, May 11 at 8PM.
A singular presence in the ballet world, Dance Theatre of Harlem tours internationally, presenting a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics and neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate African American culture.
For tickets: http://bit.ly/2u5cVGH.
https://www.facebook.com/events/968941523305019/
Do you LOVE pottery? Do you also LOVE Harry Potter? Then you’ll LOVE Fired Up’s HARRY POTTER PAINT NIGHT! Join us on Friday, May 10th, 2019 from 6pm-8:30pm for a WICKED good time! There will be themed pottery options and refreshments, as well as Harry Potter Trivia with prizes, and a raffle! So dust off the broomstick, throw on your house robes, and join us for a MAGICAL night at Fired Up!
*NEW PIECES ADDED* Price of your piece includes paints and firing, refreshments and lots of magical goodies. (You may also BYOB.)
*NEW* You have the option to select a themed piece, or to “pick your own” piece from our regular selection the night of! Themed pieces are limited, so we suggest ordering ahead of time to guarantee your selection.
Want to stick with your friends? Come up with a charming group name so we know to seat you together! Be creative, be unique! (i.e. “The Floo Fighters,” “Potter Puppet Pals”)
Pottery purchase necessary to attend. There are limited seats (and they go faster than the Golden Snitch,) so make sure you sign up! Facebook RSVP does NOT reserve your space! Please call us at (828) 253-8181 or message us with any questions! (This event is all ages!)
https://www.facebook.com/events/805210626483185/
Sparrow and her partner Keith will show you the ropes of swing dancing, and all levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced dancers. (And we now have Group Rates for groups of 20 or more, as well as Season Passes!)
- Date: Friday, May 10th
- Time: 6pm – 9pm
- Cost: $7, kids 4 and under free
Bold Rock will be Rocking the Blues with Mojomatic
https://www.facebook.com/events/305884626715398/
Get your tickets this week for a fun evening out with fabulous food and romantic music! Enjoy yourself while helping raise funds for our awesome school. Tickets are $50 and can be reserved by calling 281–8182. If you can’t make it, you can still get in on the fun by bidding on super awesome theme baskets with our silent auction! More details to come.
https://www.facebook.com/events/418850728913438/
True Colors Spring Concert:
This is our biggest concert of the year. Our students have been working towards all year. The culmination of all their of practice.
Come support them and have a great time too!! With special guests Laura Blackley and the Wildflowers!
Our concerts are always free of charge but please consider making a small donation. Let’s make MusicWorks an option for more children in the future. More music, more literacy, more confidence, more fun!
Your generous support makes this possible.
When: Friday, May 10, 2019 at 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church of Asheville
587 Haywood Rd, Asheville, North Carolina 28806
https://www.facebook.com/events/381820806006948/
Come get your hands dirty and sip on quality craft beer while you create your very own custom beer stein!
We’re excited to partner with our neighbors from The William Felton School of Crafts to bring you this Craft evening. The owner of the school will be on hand to help guide you through every step of this project.
The price for this class is $30 which includes supplies, all the finishing work (firing and glazing) as well as your first pint of beer or kombucha (non-alcoholic option).
***Tickets go on sale this Friday (2/1) at NOON on www.eventbrite.com***
https://www.facebook.com/events/288773938452216/
MOVIES IN THE PARK
SPONSORED BY BLACK ORTHODONTICS
Location: Pack Square Park
Asheville Parks and Recreation presents Movies in the Park sponsored by Black Orthodontics, a free event series in Pack Square Park. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk on a giant outdoor screen on the Pack Square Park stage. Bring your chairs or a blanket, snacks, and enjoy a movie under the stars.
FREE
Friday, May 10: Cars 3
Race car Lightning McQueen suffers a severe crash while trying to compete with a younger rival named Jackson Storm.
G, 109 minutes
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LeOH9AGJQM
https://www.facebook.com/events/2295789104078632/
$15 Advance / $15 Day of Show
Nashville songwriter Brian Ashley Jones and Atlanta percussionist Richie Jones return to Isis Music Hall for an evening of guitar driven original songs from Brian’s previous releases as well as a few new tunes! Brian and Richie (The Jones Brothers) are not related but have been playing music together in various configurations for over 15 years and are brothers of the road!
Seated Lounge Show:: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/592800461191601/
Come drink some local Hard Cider or Craft Beer and dine on some delicious food from Mike’s On Main Street or some of Aubrey’s Homemade Wings & Sauces. Then it’s time to listen to some awesome music!
Live music from 7 to 9:30 P.M.
https://www.facebook.com/events/543313879487388/
Paul is a award winning song writer. Paul has worked with some of the industries greatest names, he has recorded with Jimmy Johnson, Nashville session staples dummer Martin Parker (Ricky Scaggs, Allison Krause, and Patti Loveless)
https://www.facebook.com/events/421286105300127/
They’re coming back to Artisan Entertainment! We had so many people that wanted them back, we wouldn’t dream of missing out on hosting them once again…. and this time, to The Firmament in Greenville with Special Guests Fiftywatt Freight Train and Osara
Established in southern California in 1983, multi-platinum crossover Christian metal band, Stryper, continues to
share their positive message and energetic stage presence with a passionate following throughout the world. Since
the band’s inception over 30 years ago, the founding members have stayed true to their deepest convictions, turning
from “the ways of the world” and following their hearts instead.
“In the past 34 years, we’ve evolved into what we are now,” says vocalist and guitarist Michael Sweet. “This is what we always really wanted to be. I love the progression. The story of Stryper is that of an underdog. We seem to go against the grain with everything we do, and our fans tend to be the same – They’re good hardworking people who believe in love, respect, and not conforming to the ways of the world.”
The members of Stryper have proven themselves as metal stalwarts, leaving an indelible mark on the genre with each new release. With such hits as “Calling On You,” “Free,” “Honestly,” and “Always There For You,” Stryper’s album sales now exceed over 10 million worldwide. Add to that one of the most successful Christian rock albums ever, 1986’s multi-platinum To Hell With The Devil, and the unique distinction of being the first band in history to notch two songs in MTV’s Top 10 with “Free” and “Honestly.”
The band has managed to leave an enduring impression on pop culture, as well. Singer Michael Sweet spent months trending online when he was identified as the doppelganger of 2016 presidential candidate Ted Cruz, who went on to discuss the comparison on an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Several movies have paid homage to Stryper’s cultural significance, too, including Drew Barrymore’s “Whip It” and “Pain & Gain,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Since returning from a 12-year hiatus in 2003, Stryper has managed to release new music annually. Their most recent full-length album, Fallen [Frontiers Music SRL], reached #44 on the Billboard Top 200 and #2 on the Top Hard Music Albums chart. The group is now recording their next original album, which is due in April of 2018 and
promises to be their most groundbreaking yet.
This year will also bring Stryper back on the road, where they’ll have a chance to connect with fans, new and old. The line-up still features three of the original members, including singer songwriter Michael Sweet, his brother and drummer Robert Sweet, and guitarist Oz Fox. Recently, the group welcomed iconic bassist Perry Richardson
(formerly of Firehouse), who will be joining them on tour.
“We’re excited about the next season of Stryper,” says Sweet. “ We have the best fans in the world and the band is at the top of its game musically and spiritually. We look forward to seeing everyone on the road.”
Supporting Acts:
Fiftywatt Freight Train
Osara
https://www.facebook.com/events/394089724466311/
Make it & shake it with Twerk & Tone!
*Knee Pads, tennis shoes & jiggly booty leggings or shorts required*
$2 rental knee pads available at studio
YASSS, booty booty booty booty, rockin’ everywhere! Get the booty lift of your life in this class with Cynthia Sims! You will not only build your booty but learn how to twerk too! Come have so much fun in a fitness class with the best playlist EVER! You will also learn so many ways to Twerk and combine a dance combo for the party or club! This class will make you feel hotter than FIRE!
Class includes: Twerking, Booty Shaping, Booty Lifting, & Toning. Learn Twerk techniques
➳ 60 minute class
➳ $12 drop in/ Pre-register on Mindbody app- Primal Studios to reserve your space + speed up the sign in process!
➳ We have Buti Yoga B-aligned mats for your use!
➳About the Instructor; Cynthia is a Certified TWERK Technician, RYT 200 hour certified Yoga Alliance instructor, a certified Advanced Buti Yoga instructor, and certified Hot Buti Yoga instructor. Along with being a lifelong fitness enthusiast and lover of movement, Cynthia is also a registered nurse with over two decades of experience working in the healthcare field
✨ Primal Studios is a Yoga/Buti Yoga/Movement studio that inspires you to move outside your comfort zone, and connect & thrive in the community as we evolve together! Visit us at 457 N. Louisiana Ave. in West Asheville, right inside the TRIBE Dance & Pole building! www.primalstudiosasheville.com ✨
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Three misfit teenagers come together to start a Speech & Debate team at school, protest the school’s production of Once Upon a Mattress, and take down a possibly predatory teacher. Loyalties shift and secrets are revealed in this dark comedy by Tony-winner Stephen Karam.
OLEANNA BY DAVID MAMET
Second Stage
May 3-12
Director: Lora Ristau
He said, she said—but exactly what happened? Oleanna examines the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students, who accuses him of sexual exploitation and, by doing so, spoils his chances of being awarded tenure.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2833406970006432/?event_time_id=2833406990006430
Franz Schubert: Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, D. 898
Franz Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, D. 929
The first concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmoniker. A Grammy nominated cellist. A world-famous pianist. Join Asheville-native Noah Bendix-Balgley, Peter Wiley, and Robert Levin for a singular special event celebrating one of chamber music’s most legendary composers — Franz Schubert. This performance is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see these three chamber music masters perform the Austrian composers only two piano trios, both composed late in life.