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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Sunday, July 18, 2021
2021 Brevard Music Center Raffle
Jul 18 all-day
Online

Official 2021 Raffle RulesAudi

PROCEEDS

This raffle is a fundraising event, and all net proceeds benefit the Brevard Music Center (BMC). Brevard Music Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN# 56-0729350

DRAWING

The drawing will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 3:00pm EDT. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

TICKETS

The cost to purchase a single entry (“Ticket”) for the Raffle is $125 (U.S. Funds only) and is not tax deductible.

Governor Cooper Announces $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition Drawings to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
Jul 18 all-day
Online
Governor Roy Cooper announced the $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings to incentivize individuals to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations and to thank those who have already done so. This announcement means that four vaccinated North Carolinians 18 and older will win $1 million each and four North Carolinians ages 12 to 17 will win tuition for post-secondary education. Executive Order 219, which has concurrence from the North Carolina Council of State, authorizes the drawings.
North Carolinians 18 and over who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine will be automatically entered into four drawings for a chance to win a $1 million cash prize. Youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be automatically entered into four drawings to win $125,000 towards post-secondary education. The $125,000 can be used at any post-secondary institution and is awarded in the form of a NC 529 account.
North Carolina joins other states that announced million-dollar drawings to promote vaccinations. Ohio, the first state to launch such a program, reported a 28 percent increase in vaccinations among those 16 and older in the first two weeks following the announcement.
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, 44% of the total population has received at least one dose of the vaccine and 41% of the population is fully vaccinated.
Peace Broadway! On sale Now!
Jul 18 all-day
Peace Center

Guarantee Your Seats for All 9 Shows!

Premium Seating

Peacekeepers may purchase up to TWO Premium subscriptions per $250 donation. Box seating is available with annual gifts starting at $1,500 for upper boxes and $2,500 for lower boxes. Gifts must be renewed annually to retain season tickets in this section. Please note, due to demand, this seating area is limited.

Patron Accessibility

The Peace Center offers a variety of accessibility services including assistive listening, ASL interpreted performances (Saturday matinees), audio described performances, wheelchair accessible seating, and transfer chairs. For the best experience, please discuss your specific need with a Customer Service Representative. Some services require advance notice.

Bluegrass Brunch
Jul 18 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch is every Sunday! Our menu kicks off at 12Noon with live tunes by Supper Break from 1-3pm. Try our $6 Bloody Mary or Mimosa, or grab a $15 Bottles of Champagne & OJ! Try one of our tasty brunch specials or order from our artisanal sandwich menu. Sláinte Y’all!

Jackson Arts Market
Jul 18 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Jackson Arts Market

Jackson Arts Market is WNC makers and music festival every Saturday rain or shine on Main street in downtown Sylva 1 – 5. Connect with local creators where everything for sale is handmade. Learn their artistic processes with demonstrations and workshops with live music.
more info at jacksonartsmarket.com

JAZZ BRUNCH Free · One World West
Jul 18 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
One World West Brewing

JAZZ BRUNCH @ ONE WORLD WEST
EVERY SUNDAY FROM 1:30-4PM
FIRST SET BY THE HOUSE BAND & SECOND SET IS A JAZZ JAM
WEEKLY BRUNCH MENU FROM UMAMI MAMI
Food Truck Sundays
Jul 18 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Archetype Brewing

In conjunction with Sunday Sessions Live (and virtual) music: Food Truck Sundays will bring a new or rotating “staff favorite” cuisine each week to the Beechams Curve offerings.
Gan Shan West, our main culinary provider 6 days a week, is closed on Sundays. Enjoy the convenience, delicious variety and the music – all in one Sunday Funday stop!

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Jul 18 @ 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

 

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

The Appalucians
Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm
Isis Music Hall

Double duos Aditi and Jay (of Shantavaani) and Angie and Cas (of the Blushin’ Roulettes) join together as The Appalucians. The original folk and roots band from the hills of North Carolina blend lyrical depth, humor and harmonies to create their signature sound.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

BMC Presents: Fireside Collective
Jul 18 @ 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

BMC Presents: Fireside Collective

A fresh, progressive bluegrass group birthed straight from the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, Fireside Collective blends the characteristic interplay of bluegrass instrumentation and harmonies with strong original material and exuberant energy to deliver a blast of electrifying creativity to the music scene. They draw on folk, blues, funk and a wide variety of bluegrass sounds to create a distinctive body of work that’s all their own.

Please note: Auditorium seating is reserved.  Lawn seating is general admission.

Donors of $75 or more receive priority access to this event beginning June 1.

Monday, July 19, 2021
MARA Meetings (Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous)
Jul 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
HOPE COALITION

MARA Meetings (Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

 

Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous is a support group of people who believe in the value of medication as a means to recovery.  We understand that our individual needs may not be the same; our backgrounds may not be the same; our futures may not be the same.  However, our desire to live a safe lifestyle joins us together.  Non-judgement is our code.

About Hope Coalition

Hope Coalition is a grassroots effort initiated by the Henderson County Partnership for Health in 2013 as a community collaborative to educate, evaluate, and implement evidence-based models on substance misuse and underage drinking in Henderson County by building capacity and creating long-term and sustainable plans that are action-oriented and focus on community level change. 

AniMonday! Anime Games, Music All Day
Jul 19 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Retrocade

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Join us for Animoday! Every Monday all day. Listen to anime music, play anime games, watch anime, and talk anime!

Live Music with Karen Clardy
Jul 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Down Dog

Live Music with Karen Clardy

Monday night live music is here! Karen is a solo singer-songwriter from Greenville, South Carolina. She is an indie alternative artist exploring her sound one song at a time. If you like soft-edge guitar picking and soulful vocals, grab your pup and join us for a drink and some jams!

BIKE NIGHT MONDAYS
Jul 19 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Silverados

Join us every MONDAY for our 2021 Summer Bike Night Series with special musical guest Contagious rocking our stage. Fresh catered BBQ Plates will be available for sale. Hop on your bike and come on down for bike nights in the Swannanoa Valley!

Just a friendly reminder, the State of NC requires a MEMBERSHIP to enjoy our venue.

BMC Artist Faculty: Lara Downes and Friends
Jul 19 @ 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

BMC Artist Faculty: Lara Downes and Friends

Trailblazing pianist Lara Downes curates and performs a recital program inspired by legacies of history, family, and collective memory. In collaboration with members of BMC’s Artist Faculty, Ms. Downes explores the broad landscape of American music, and “reminds us just who we are, a nation of diverse voices and experiences.”

PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Program details to be announced soon.

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Group Fitness Schedule is live at YWCA!
Jul 20 @ 5:45 am – 8:00 pm
YWCA Asheville

We are thrilled to announce our Group Fitness Schedule is live with several offerings and more coming. Class options range from high-intensity strength training to water aerobics, there is something for everyone. Reservations are required and can be made 24 hours in advance using our free app or calling (828)-254-7206 and speaking with a Fitness Associate. Visit our website to learn more.

Hourly Child Care is available while you are onsite Monday – Thursday 8 am – 8 pm and Fridays 8 am – 5 pm. Reservations are required and can be made in advance by calling (828) 254-7206 x 113.

Empower Hour
Jul 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Guidon Brewing Company
Athena of Henderson County presents a unique and informal networking opportunity designed to inspire women – it’s not women-only, but it is women-centric. No formal presentation, no entrance fee – just bring your business cards and enjoy expanding your network!
As we mourn the loss of our 2019 ATHENA Award recipient, Barb Morgan, we will be collecting donations of feminine hygiene products for Project Dignity of WNC at this event in her honor.
Asheville Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America
Jul 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Hearing Loss Association of America - Asheville Chapter

This meeting will feature 2 guest speakers: 1. A representative from the Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing educating us about mobile apps and a loan service that benefit people with hearing loss; and 2. A chapter member who attended the National Convention in June who will share highlights of topics and lessons learned.

Magnetic in the Smoky Park OUTDOOR SHOW
Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm
Smoky Park Supper Club

OUTDOOR SHOW

Join us on Tuesday nights for Magnetic’s signature variety show. There will be an exciting mix of comedy, music, theatre, dance, magic and more! Smoky Park Supper Club is offering us their beautiful outdoor venue, and will be selling food and drinks. The event is BYOC (bring your own chair), and we will, of course, be following strict Covid safety protocols. We can’t wait to see you there!

Smoky Park Supper Club + Magnetic Theatre Outdoor Show
Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm
Smoky Park Supper Club

Join us Tuesday nights, beginning April 13th, as The Magnetic Theatre teams up with the wizards at Smoky Park Supper Club to host a live, outdoor variety show. We’ll be filling Smoky Park’s gorgeous, riverside outdoor space with comedy, theatre, music and so much more.

There will be food and beverages available for purchase.

  • This is a BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Chair) event.
  • In accordance with safety guidelines this show will be staged outdoors, with mask and social distancing protocols enforced. There will also be temperature checks and COVID waivers that need to be signed by each attendee at the gate.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the 7pm showtime.
  • We do require that masks be worn at all times unless you are actively eating or drinking.
Sidney Outlaw in Recital
Jul 20 @ 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

Sidney Outlaw in Recital

Sidney Outlaw, baritone
Warren Jones, piano

Program TBD

Please note: Auditorium seating is reserved.  Lawn seating is general admission.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Group Fitness Schedule is live at YWCA!
Jul 21 @ 5:45 am – 8:00 pm
YWCA Asheville

We are thrilled to announce our Group Fitness Schedule is live with several offerings and more coming. Class options range from high-intensity strength training to water aerobics, there is something for everyone. Reservations are required and can be made 24 hours in advance using our free app or calling (828)-254-7206 and speaking with a Fitness Associate. Visit our website to learn more.

Hourly Child Care is available while you are onsite Monday – Thursday 8 am – 8 pm and Fridays 8 am – 5 pm. Reservations are required and can be made in advance by calling (828) 254-7206 x 113.

MARA Meetings (Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous)
Jul 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
HOPE COALITION

MARA Meetings (Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

 

Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous is a support group of people who believe in the value of medication as a means to recovery.  We understand that our individual needs may not be the same; our backgrounds may not be the same; our futures may not be the same.  However, our desire to live a safe lifestyle joins us together.  Non-judgement is our code.

About Hope Coalition

Hope Coalition is a grassroots effort initiated by the Henderson County Partnership for Health in 2013 as a community collaborative to educate, evaluate, and implement evidence-based models on substance misuse and underage drinking in Henderson County by building capacity and creating long-term and sustainable plans that are action-oriented and focus on community level change. 

Grow Mills River
Jul 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Burning Blush Brewing

Gather ● Relate ● Organize ● Work
Join us for the quarterly GROW Mills River Mixer and enjoy networking with those living and working in Mills River. Registration is required to attend.
BMC Artist Faculty: History of the Tango
Jul 21 @ 7:30 pm
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium

BMC Artist Faculty: History of the Tango

Celebrate the 100th birthday of the brilliant Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, master of the tango. Piazzolla revolutionized the traditional dance into a new sound incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. Flutist Amy Porter depicts the history of the tango here in one of Piazzolla’s most ambitious and popular works.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS
PIAZZOLLA Histoire du Tango
Other works TBA

Thursday, July 22, 2021
Governor Cooper Announces $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition Drawings to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
Jul 22 all-day
Online
Governor Roy Cooper announced the $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings to incentivize individuals to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations and to thank those who have already done so. This announcement means that four vaccinated North Carolinians 18 and older will win $1 million each and four North Carolinians ages 12 to 17 will win tuition for post-secondary education. Executive Order 219, which has concurrence from the North Carolina Council of State, authorizes the drawings.
North Carolinians 18 and over who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine will be automatically entered into four drawings for a chance to win a $1 million cash prize. Youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be automatically entered into four drawings to win $125,000 towards post-secondary education. The $125,000 can be used at any post-secondary institution and is awarded in the form of a NC 529 account.
North Carolina joins other states that announced million-dollar drawings to promote vaccinations. Ohio, the first state to launch such a program, reported a 28 percent increase in vaccinations among those 16 and older in the first two weeks following the announcement.
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, 44% of the total population has received at least one dose of the vaccine and 41% of the population is fully vaccinated.
The Orchard Sessions with Kristin Kelly
Jul 22 all-day
The Farm at Old Edwards

The Orchard Sessions Live Concert series continues on Thursday, July 22 with country music singer-songwriter Kristen Kelly. Settle into a musical evening under heirloom apple trees at The Farm at Old Edwards. Growing up in small-town Lorena, Texas, Kristen studied the music of her late grandfather, a country music musician and learned about classic rock from her father. Along the way, she fell in love with the Blues. She learned to love poetry and listened to country giants; the Judds, George Strait, and Willie Nelson. She fell in love with the “simple” songwriting style of Merle Haggard, who embodied her belief that “country music is three chords and the truth.” Enjoy Kristen kelly’s heartfelt songs on Thursday, July 22 at The Farm at Old Edwards. The $25 ticket includes light bites, and a cash bar is available. The Orchard Sessions concert series brings a stellar lineup of well-known musicians to The Farm at Old Edwards – located at 336 Arnold Road in Highlands. For more information about Orchard sessions – and to book online visit oldedwardshospitality.com/ORCHARDSESSIONS.

Group Fitness Schedule is live at YWCA!
Jul 22 @ 5:45 am – 8:00 pm
YWCA Asheville

We are thrilled to announce our Group Fitness Schedule is live with several offerings and more coming. Class options range from high-intensity strength training to water aerobics, there is something for everyone. Reservations are required and can be made 24 hours in advance using our free app or calling (828)-254-7206 and speaking with a Fitness Associate. Visit our website to learn more.

Hourly Child Care is available while you are onsite Monday – Thursday 8 am – 8 pm and Fridays 8 am – 5 pm. Reservations are required and can be made in advance by calling (828) 254-7206 x 113.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Interfaith Assistance Ministry’s new thrift store
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Interfaith Assistance Ministry Thrift Store
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
Thursday, July 22nd | 10:00 am
Please join us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Interfaith Assistance Ministry’s new thrift store. IAM Provides assistance to our neighbors in need and facing crises. This new thrift store will help fund IAM’s programs and services to our community.
Biz + Bites: How to Put Your Soul’s Voice into Your Business
Jul 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Focal Point Coworking
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You are an entrepreneur because passion and excitement motivate you. The old way of doing things isn’t good enough. You desire more: More creativity. More freedom. More heart. Let’s talk about how to pave a new path. We will confront limiting beliefs that keep you in hiding, while also addressing tools to reveal the true essence of your business. You’ll have a chance explore some of the practices that will be presented.

Our presenter, Jessica Falcon from The Path to Sovereignty is a former criminal prosecutor, yoga teacher, global traveler and entrepreneur, Jessica combines strategic thinking with embodied wisdom. Her forthcoming book, Prosecutor Prostitute Priestess, melds personal experience with a bold confrontation of belief systems shaped throughout history. She founded The Path to Sovereignty to help women reclaim the power of their body, sexuality, and voice.