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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$15 Advance / $18 Day of Show
Come along on a laugh-out-loud and remarkable storytelling journey from a leap in New Zealand to “Dorky Spandex vs Macho Leather” on the Blue Ridge Parkway to the sparkling Well at the End of the World.
Connie Regan-Blake is one of America’s most celebrated storytellers, transforming a packed theater into an intimate circle of friends with an irresistible blend of humor, wisdom and spontaneity. She has captivated the hearts and imaginations of listeners all across the globe with her powerful performances and workshops.
Main Stage Seated :: 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/257861041553947/
Rick Matthews was born and raised in Western NY. Rick recently recorded and released his first full-length album titled “This Is Where I Lose You”. He has developed a reputation for being honest, raw, yet painfully endearing. He’s taken what being from Buffalo has taught him. He is hard working, gritty and destined to be in second place. His family, past, and full length mirror give him all of the material he needs to keep crowds relating and amused. A favorite of the Asheville Comedy Festival, he is very excited to be able to spend some more time on the stage.
Rick will also be hosting the 8th Annual Asheville Wing War earlier that day!
featuring Moira Goree and Brian Herberger
Hosted by Ryan Cox
ages 18+
Tickets $8 advance, $10 door
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-at-fleetwoods-rick-matthews-tickets-55653840134
https://www.facebook.com/events/2332130540192368/
The Bittersweets + Hannah Miller at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/2026545490976831/
Bellows w/ Another Michael, Wednesday
at The Mothlight
Sunday, March 10th
Doors 8pm
Tickets: $8adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1814561
Bellows
https://bellows.bandcamp.com/
Another Michael
https://anothermichael.bandcamp.com
Wednesday
https://wednesdayband.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/229471707977484/
Here Come the Mummies
plus The Snozzberries
Show: 9pm
Doors: 8pm
$22 – $25
Ages 18+
Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/here-come-the-mummies/
Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5000 year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. Their “Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave” is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa).
Since their discovery HCTM has been direct support for P-Funk, Al Green, Mavis Staples, KC and the Sunshine Band, and Cheap Trick; rocked Super Bowl Village; become a regular on The Bob and Tom Show; played massive festivals like Summer Camp, Common Ground, Voodoo Fest, Musikfest, Suwannee Hulaween, and Riverbend; and sold tickets by the thousands across large swaths of North America.
Maybe that’s why the ladies (and some dudes) can’t stop losing their minds over these mayhem-inducing mavens of mirth.
Some say they were cursed after deflowering a great Pharaoh’s daughter. Others claim they are reincarnated Grammy-Winning studio musicians. Regardless, HCTM’s mysterious personas, cunning song-craft, and unrelenting live show will bend your brain, and melt your face. Get ready, for Here Come The Mummies.
HCTM “‘KILLED’ it… Not only did they pack their stage – they were the hit of the night when they jumped on stage with moe. in front of 20,000.” – Jay Goldberg, Summer Camp Music Festival
“Here Come The Mummies are one bad-ass band, a hybrid of Idris Muhammad, George Clinton, Ohio Players, and Earth, Wind & Fire.” -Blurt Magazine
“A band unlike any other.” -examiner.com
“That’s the most fun I’ve had in 20 years.” -Bob Kevoian, The Bob & Tom Show
“Cock wobbling brilliant.” -Joe Elliott of Def Leppard
www.herecomethemummies.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_U0MUUE_Rk
https://www.facebook.com/events/291228881584499/
—OLD LADY—-
Jersey rock n roll!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL2bvW-NO9s
—-SLOW POISON—-
Slinky Garage from here!
https://www.facebook.com/Slow-Poison-343271706210293/
+TBA
https://www.facebook.com/events/369672000484261/
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.
Do you ever think about something you did or said from your awkward pre-pubescence that is SO EMBARRASSING it sends a shiver of shame down your spine? You may not realize it, but the rest of the world is dying to hear it! We’re taking the format of the international art movement – Mortified!
Dust off that diary! Unearth those letters! Share your awkward and embarrassing childhood journals, artwork, letters, poems, lyrics, home movies, and plays. We are always looking for you like you to join our community. Never been on stage? We love that!
Sign up is at 7:30pm, we’ll start at 8:00pm!
Here is a trailer for the film version of the movement, Mortified Nation, currently on Netflix if you want to take a peek and get some inspiration!
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=267246673967098
Industry Appreciation Monday is your new favorite night of the week! Join us each and every Monday so you can tell everyone – IAM At Battery Park Book Exchange.
Bring your friends and enjoy half off glasses of wine and bubbles, ALL DAY, Every Monday.
Cheers! ??
https://www.facebook.com/events/1963478467295080/?event_time_id=1963478490628411
Every Monday and Tuesday we feature oysters on the half shell, raw or roasted and $3 pints. Pints all day and Oysters starting at 5:00pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2255390748073704/?event_time_id=2255390771407035
Learn what Astrology can reveal to you about yourself, your life path, and your loved ones! $2/minute, 15 minute minimum, Cash Only.
https://www.facebook.com/events/219178482338217/?event_time_id=225939324995466
Join us for another free legal name change clinic. We will supply you with all of the paperwork needed for the name change and help you answer any questions you may have while navigating this often confusing process. It’s easier with friends!
Our clinic is free, but there are different costs associated with the name change process that you will pay to different agencies along the way, and they are as follows:
Fingerprint fees: $10 each (you’ll need 2 sets)
State background check: $14
FBI background check: $18
Name change petition: $120
Notary fees: vary by location
There is also a charge for a new copy of your birth certificate, but that depends on what state you were born in. To find that info, check https://www.vitalchek.com.
Not all fees are due at the same time in the name change process. Fingerprints are the first step in the process which you then send off for the the state and FBI background checks. The federal background check can take up to 3 months to return, so you will have a little time to get the filing fee for the name change petition together.
If you feel like you would be more comfortable with an escort to the ID Bureau for fingerprinting or to the courthouse to file papers, please let us know in advance of the clinic date so that we can make the proper arrangements.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1708098039316464/?event_time_id=1708098069316461
FREE 8-Week Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Program
Registration Required – Spaces are Limited
Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. It includes 8 two-hour sessions for a small group of 8-12 participants led by a trained facilitator. This nationally recognized program was developed at the Roybal Center at Boston University.
Who should attend?
The program is designed to benefit older adults who:
Are concerned about falls
Have sustained falls in the past
Restrict activities because of concerns about falling
Are interested in improving flexibility, balance and strength
Are age 60 or older, community-dwelling and able to problem solve
What do participants learn?
The program enables participants to achieve significant goals. They gain confidence by learning to:
View falls as controllable
Set goals for increasing activity
Make changes to reduce fall risk at home
Exercise to increase strength and balance
https://www.facebook.com/events/391841454714697/?event_time_id=391841461381363
Banjo Mitch McConnell hosts Old Time Jam every Monday here at the taproom. Whether you’re a musician ready to play, or just a fan of live music and craft beer this is the weekly event for you!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2070421216569841/?event_time_id=2244950319116929
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/265403914135277/?event_time_id=265403957468606
Every Monday Let The Children Go WILD! Kids Eat Free From The Wild Child Menu (With Purchase Of Adult Entree) From 5-8!
https://www.facebook.com/events/392291821525458/?event_time_id=392291841525456
As if you needed another reason to come see us, we will have 75 cent wings every Monday from 5pm-close.
We have all of our wonderful flavors of wings available, plus a special sauce of the week.
We also have $4 draft beers on special, so stop in and get your Tiger Wing on!
(This special is dine-in only, not available for takeout).
https://www.facebook.com/events/155915711920833/?event_time_id=155915735254164
Start your week off right with a donation-based pilates session and follow it up with a celebratory post-exercise pint!
Learn to focus on your breath and isolate muscle groups to build and strengthen your body while increasing your confidence and bodily awareness. Classes will happen under the thoughtful and fun guidance of Courtney, our resident pilates instructor who has been practicing and teaching in the Black Mountain area for 3 years. Courtney will lead a series of exercises, with variations for each to include folks of all fitness and ability levels!
Classes will take place in the event space at the end of our building.
Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to set up your mat and settle in before class begins! Bring your own mat and plan to grab a drink afterwards with the group! All ages and abilities welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/948380552036149/?event_time_id=948380608702810
Are you ready to show off your meticulous knowledge of useless facts? Well, this is your chance! Nerdy Talk Trivia will be hosting our weekly trivia night with $3 Gaelic pints.
Gift card prizes will be awarded weekly to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Every weekly winner will be put into a drawing for a pair of tickets to Lord Huron concert in the Meadow on April 19. The drawing will take place on April 1.
https://www.facebook.com/events/711040849291752/?event_time_id=711040872625083
Open Mic Night at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/1079113265601696/
ICE raids in our communities, building walls along our southern border, separation of vulnerable families; this is not the America we want! Hear from our newly elected Sheriff, Quentin Miller, on local policies that affect immigrants. Shoshana Fried, an immigration attorney with Pisgah Legal Services, will talk about the legal aid they provide to low-income immigrants. Learn about organizations that provide sanctuary and assistance to immigrants locally. And most importantly, learn about how you can help us become the America we want.
Doors open at 6:15, the program starts at 6:30pm. All are welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/events/293410071339360/
Fly Tying and beer has come to Weaverville. Starts Monday at 6:30pm and running until 9pm. Bring your vice and materials and grab a beverage and tie away. If your new to tying flies, or have no exposure to it, we want you to come too. We will have vices and materials to help show you the ropes. We will have raffle prizes and plenty of stories to be shared. Now you finally have something to make you look forward to Monday’s!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1838414896270037/?event_time_id=1838414899603370
Hosted by Progressive Democrats of Buncombe County
Join this chapter to hear speakers and discussion immigration reform issues.
https://www.facebook.com/events/388154688584466/
Join Morganton Improv on the second Monday of the month at Brown Mountain Bottleworks in Downtown Morganton as we drink beer, play improv games, and create things out of nothing with suggestions from the audience.
Each Beer & Improv show is free, but tips are always welcome!
To learn more about Morganton Improv, find us on Facebook at Morganton Improv, on Instagram at @morgantonimprov, or email us at [email protected].
https://www.facebook.com/events/2173224126046468/
Service industry workers often feel trapped in the rent cycle and overwhelmed with issues like credit, taxes and finances. There is a path to home ownership for almost everyone and we’re here to show you the way. With innovative financing alternatives and down payment assistance options it’s often not the insurmountable obstacle you may think! Join us for free drinks and food while you learn how to navigate the path to buying a home in a stress, judgement and pressure free environment. Get the information you need to make good decisions for your financial future. YOU CAN DO IT!
If you have any questions or can’t make it for that date/time and would like a personal meeting, contact Sundance’s email [email protected].
https://www.facebook.com/events/405811309963394/
Have a terrible case of the Mondays? Got a sick a twisted sense of humor? Come play Cards Against Humanity with us! We have 3 box sets with every expansion. We’re pushing tables together, making new friends, and having laughs every Monday!
https://www.facebook.com/events/371611523634185/?event_time_id=371611553634182
Neil Night at Sanctuary Brewing Company with host The Gathering Dark!!!
Everyone is Neil for Open Mic Night on Monday, March 11th!
Come prepared with your best interpretation of your favorite Neil!
Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Neil Patrick Harris, Neil Armstrong PRF, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Neil Sedaka, etc…
All Neil All Night!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/302747913756958/
This is a FREE ping pong tournament occurring weekly at Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt in Durham, NC. Sign-up on site every Tuesday at 7pm. Weekly prizes will be awarded to the winners.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2279054425684696/?event_time_id=2304833073106831
Pub Theology meets on the second Monday of the month from 7:00-9:00.
Pub Theology is a group of spiritual and intellectual seekers—searchers. In the relaxed, comfortable setting of a pub (or café, or living room), we discuss God, the church, the history and politics of religion, and all that falls within the embrace of the quest for truth. Our goal is non-judgmental inquiry; safe, fair, and open discussion of ideas that have puzzled and tested humans from the beginning of civilization. Pub Theology is a “great ideas” group that welcomes people of all faiths, or none.
https://www.facebook.com/events/189329621949501/?event_time_id=189329648616165