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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Cole Jenkins will be joining Izzi Hughes for a show filled with intricate harmonies and impressive guitar licks that you won’t want to miss!
Singer/guitarist, Izzi Hughes, is no newcomer to music or performing. She brings a youthful energy to every performance, while “wowing” the audience with her musical maturity. Her eclectic mix of songs will remind you of the old ones you have forgotten, while putting a unique twist on the new ones of today.
https://www.facebook.com/events/636271376815764/
$12 Advance / $15 Day of Show
Hanke & Ratusz with Taylor Pierson. You will be treated to a mix of Peggy’s Blues & Paula’s Jazz. Or is it Paula’s Blues & Peggy’sJazz. It’s both! Ella, Etta, Billie, Bessie, Blossom, Bonnie & more!
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 Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/2113771048691583/
In the Lounge!
Paula Hanke and Peggy Ratusz have been collaborating and co-producing shows for many years under the umbrella, “Women Who Made Music History Concerts.” Tonight, they will be honoring the women of Jazz and Blues, presenting some of their favorite tunes; some they’ve not ever performed before! From Ella, Etta, Nina, Astrid, Bessie, Bonnie, Irma and more!!! They’ll be showcasing songs from the early 1900’s to present day and they’ll throw in some historical tid bits for fun!
With their fabulous, young accompanist, Taylor Pierson on piano/keys, this is going to be an intimate and fun showcase from two of Asheville’s finest vocalists!
Capacity is 50 in the upstairs lounge, so grab your tickets now as they will surely sell out! visit www.isiaasheville.com for a link to purchase! $12 advance; $15 door
https://www.facebook.com/events/309829689923889/
Music, poetry, comedy – we’d love for you to share or just come be entertained and sip some great brews, while supporting your local scene. See you at 7 pm tonight! Sign up starts at 6:30 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/402200357200372/?event_time_id=402200417200366
Monthly gathering of PFLAG members and interested community members. Peer-led support meeting; printed resources available.
Hello Friends!PFLAG Asheville is made up of LGBTQIA+ individuals, their families, and allies and is part of the national network of PFLAG chapters in various cities and towns across the U.S. Our Chapter membership is comprised of community members coming together for fellowship, friendship, support, connection, education and resources.We will be hosting a General Support Meeting, consisting of peer to peer support, discussion and resources in a sharing circle format, facilitated by PFLAG Board Members.Free street parking after 6pm, after-business hours at TD Bank lot, parking lot behind church. Please arrive before or promptly by 7pm as the church’s doors must remained locked. A representative of PFLAG will be at the door to let you in. Enter on first floor through glass doors.
https://www.facebook.com/events/258992591722521/
All levels and experience welcome
$10 suggested
None turned away for lack of funds
Jam Facilitated by Julia Taylor
https://www.ashevillejam.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/2266745996736937/
Do you have a bunch of useless facts stored in the back of your head? Do you like the occasional beer on a weekday? Well… Trivia on Wednesday nights at Catawba Brewing might’ve just become your new weekly tradition. Come join us and Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes at 7:30!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2108899619191274/?event_time_id=2108899659191270
Every Wednesday
https://www.facebook.com/events/400856010483395/?event_time_id=400856077150055
Dry Falls Village has been isolated for as long as anyone can remember. Her inhabitants grow weary and thirst for adventure. Now, they decide, is the time to venture into the wilderness and explore!
Do you have what it takes to brave the dangers of the unknown? Will you steel yourself and venture to uncover sights unseen? Can you handle what lies beyond the borders of the village?
This is West Marches!
The Bearded Dragons Inn hosts their weekly West Marches game. This is a drop in game for all to join. If you have never played before come and join us. Our amazing community will teach you all you need to know. If you have years, or even decades of experience stop on by as well as you’ll experience a whole new style of play. For more information check out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/west-marches-at-dry-falls/home
Please note that this game is family friendly but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
https://www.facebook.com/events/401870287020606/?event_time_id=401870363687265
Chicago Don hosts the AGB Stage for our Big City Blues Jam. Come sign up to play!
Chicago, Detroit, New York. Bright lights. Big city. Get mesmerized in the sound of Big City Blues. Clear, sharp melodies on horns and harps contrast the deep, rich back beats of the electric bass. Keyboard riffs battle electric guitars that are on fire, and classic blues drum beats drive home the groove. Lose yourself in a night of soulful music reminiscent of Freddie King, Charlie Robison, Billie Holiday, Luther Allison in the smoke filled dance halls of the past.
https://www.facebook.com/events/285784058770493/?event_time_id=285784092103823
“A potent mix of soulful blues, Latin roots rhythm, and moody pop” – NPR
Phat Lip is a Greenville-based band that fuses Afro-Cuban and Colombian folklore rhythms with catchy, American pop.
Colombian American singer-songwriter Kelly Jo Ramirez began as a solo acoustic act, performing in South Carolina’s most reputable bars and restaurants, and formed funk-rock band The Kelly Jo Connect in 2010. In 2016, even after a band hiatus, The Greenville News named her “Best Female Vocalist.” Ramirez’s exposure to a constant flow of bilingual culture – growing up listening to Latin heroes like Joe Arroyo and Celia Cruz alongside pop greats like Prince and Paul Simon – set the stage for Phat Lip.
Ramirez started Phat Lip as a GarageBand pastime. Her build-it-and-they-will-come mentality led to a five-song EP and a group of four guys ready to dabble in Latin fusion. The EP, Vision, offers a spectrum of American, Latin, and even Brazilian influences that intertwine effortlessly. The single “Stranger’s Love” is completely immersed in Afro-Caribbean flair, while “City Lights” dances between capoeira and grunge-era rock.
“Phat Lip is a perfect-fit combination of Kelly Jo’s passionate, explosive voice and a modern-day version of the Latin pop she loved as a child.” – Greenville Journal
https://www.facebook.com/events/173313160282632/
The Music of Frank Zappa: An Evening With Ugly Radio Rebellion ft. Ike Willis at The Grey Eagle
Ugly Radio Rebellion origins go back to a Detroit band known as Uncle Meat. In 2002, guitarist Scott Schroen felt inspired to start a project consisting of everyone and anyone capable of playing the music of Frank Zappa, a definite challenge.
An ad was placed in the local paper simply stating, “musicians wanted to perform the music of Frank Zappa”, and so ensued a few weekends of what was later dubbed, “Zappa Survivor”. Groups of musicians drilled selected pieces during rehearsal, and later everyone would vote on who they think should stay for the next round. The few that were left from the ‘survivor’ sessions ultimately became the lineup for the band Uncle Meat. The project performed FZ around the greater Detroit area until the last show on Frank’s birthday, December 2003. Eventually Uncle Meat was disbanded but Scott Schroen and bassist Preston Parish reformed the project as… Ugly Radio Rebellion.
IKE WILLIS
Singer and guitarist who was a regular sideman for Frank Zappa, first joining Zappa’s band for the 1978 tour. He didn’t tour with Zappa in 1981 and 1982, but returned for Zappa’s final two tours in 1984 and 1988.
Among others, he is featured in Joe’s Garage, Tinsel Town Rebellion, You Are What You Is and is the title character and narrator in Zappa’s off-Broadway-styled conceptual musical Thing-Fish.
https://www.facebook.com/events/576084352891952/
WCU Roadworks, starring Callista Brown, Kelley Stancil, Benjamin Reilly, Matt Howie and Jasmine Herbert is a musical theatre review showcasing popular works from “Wicked”, “Pippin” and many more popular, contemporary works!
https://www.facebook.com/events/378969036086128/
Get Weird at Sly Grog every Wed. night! It’s an evening of electronic collaboration….or just come listen and be part of the Asheville creative scene! You might get inspired to join in!
BRING: Circuitbent Gear, That guitar pedal that has no business being in the band, synths, homemade instruments, an attitude to get better at your instruments together. Openness and a spirit of collaboration!
Gear Provided Includes: Electric Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Acoustic Drum Kit, and A Big Ol’ PA!
https://www.facebook.com/events/858190491191345/?event_time_id=858190537858007
Latin Dance Party ft. DJ Oscar & Dance Instructor
(Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & More) Starts at 9pm.
We have Parking directly behind One World Brewing West off of Allen Street. Please do not park in our next door neighbor’s parking lot (they will tow).
520 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806
https://www.facebook.com/events/2389848544581941/
Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at Banks Ave.. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/391468795015437/?event_time_id=391468838348766
Come join us for an amazing night of music, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Music Bingo at Banks Ave. Test your music knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s easy to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/962585360596619/?event_time_id=962585443929944
Bringing the “Wednesday Night Jam” to THE BLOCK off biltmore! Starting June 12th at 9:00 pm, Ruby Mayfield, Jeff Rudolph, Brad Curtioff and Jim Simmons, along with some surprise guests, will revive their beloved musicians’ jam. Ruby & Co. generate the groove and you help them take it to new heights. Ruby’s inviting old friends from Tressa’s and new friends to enjoy the jam experience every Wednesday night!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2317218425194019/?event_time_id=2317218431860685
The 8th Annual International Black Jar Honey Tasting & Cocktail Event begins on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 5:30pm, just about the time our panel of celebrity judges are completing their mission to choose the Best Honey In The World from submissions from all over the world. Attendees will also get to taste national and international honeys, bid in our silent auction, mingle with the judges who include Mayor Esther Manheimer, internationally reknown Chef Katie Button of Curate, singer Kat Williams and more, snack, drink and schmooze, all to the sounds of live music. It all takes place at the Renaissance Hotel where the Center for Honeybee Research, beneficiary of this fundraiser, maintains hives on the roof. This is our 8th Annual event, marking the same number of years that the Center’s research into colony collapse disorder has been underway – possibly the longest running such project anywhere! CCD is threatening the lives of honeybees around the planet, so supporting the Center’s work is critically important, and we’ve planned a delicious, pleasant way for attendees to do it.
Mountain Voices is a community chorus with 70 members from Franklin and surrounding counties. The concert will include a variety of music: Broadway, pops, patriotic, folk and gospel. The chorus is accompanied by piano, brass, strings and other instruments. Come join us for a joyous musical evening!
Come experience the love of clay with our talented artists at Odyssey ClayWorks! Learn to sculpt, coil, and even get to try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
An estimated 5 million older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited each year. In addition, elders throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation; funds that could have been used to pay for basic needs such as housing, food, and medical care.
Each year, BCHHS dedicates the month between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to Elder Abuse Awareness efforts. These efforts draw attention to the important issue of elder abuse and offer our community the chance to learn more and speak up.
Please join BCHHS and other community agencies at the 3rd Annual WEAAD Walk on June 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Carrier Park. This is a family friendly event facilitated by WLOS news caster, Kimberly King. There will be food, ice cream, and vendors representing important services that protect our community from elder abuse. CLICK HERE to register and to get a free tee shirt! Supplies are limited so reserve your spot now.
The 12th annual Firefly Gathering will take place June 13-16, 2019 at Deerfields in Mills River, NC, just 30 minutes outside of Asheville.
We gather each summer to learn and celebrate the skills necessary to live with the Earth. Our family-friendly content and culture bring together folks of all ages.
Each day is full of workshops spanning wilderness survival skills to permaculture, plant identification to cooking over fire, cow milking to bowl carving, basket weaving to blacksmithing. Through our time together at Firefly, we not only share skills to connect to the land, we connect also with ourselves, one another, our ancestors, and our future generations.
Please note, our magical gathering at Deerfields has no cell phone service and no wifi available. Plan to bring cash or check for materials fees, food vendors, and craft vendors.
https://www.facebook.com/events/767187160307928/
From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.
Strange Lays
https://www.strangelaysmusic.com/music
Invasion Boys
https://sinkholetexas.bandcamp.com/album/at-fairfax-and-frederica
https://www.facebook.com/events/613234089100632/
Experience everyone’s favorite train like never before as Thomas the Tank Engine chugs his way through the NC Mountains. Children can meet and take pictures with Sir Topham Hatt, listen to Thomas and Friends storytelling, and enjoy activities in the Imagination Station.
We all travel strange roads these days.Sometimes, we need to shine a light around us to see what is up ahead. Let the runes shine that light. Tree has been working with runes (the second oldest documented form of divination in the world) for over twenty years. Let her insight and talents help you to move forward in the direction you to go.
Cost; Donations $2 a minute. Fifteen minute minimum Cash, Papypal and major cards accepted.
https://www.facebook.com/events/723849678031320/?event_time_id=723849688031319
Join fellow NCADA Members for the 42nd Annual Meeting and Spring Program!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2077447285671603/
Ever find yourself marveling at our Park’s marsh with it’s vibrant greens, colorful blooms, and charming birdsong? Come learn about wetlands and why they’re so important to our community and communities around the world! Guest speaker Laura England is passionate about water in all its forms, and teaches in the Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University.
Our Kids Environmental Education Series will run every Thursday. No registration is required; simply meet at the start time under the Cooper Pavilion, which is located by the Park Welcome Center (rain location: Park Welcome Center classroom). These programs are free, but we hope you will become a Park supporter!
https://www.facebook.com/events/336181403710167/
We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!
Cost: Included with Park admission.
https://www.facebook.com/events/539272899873223/?event_time_id=539272943206552