Calendar of Events

Join us for an unforgettable night, filled with high energy Western swing and hot jazz with live tap dancing fiddler. Big Dawg Slingshots are known for swing dances and two stepping alike! Don’t miss out on what could be the best night of your life. Lex Elkus – Guitar, Vox, Rina Anne Connell – Fiddle, Vox, Tap Shoes, Shanti the Great -Clarinet, Landon George – Bass

https://www.facebook.com/events/2381806868545761/

Hola Carolina and THE BLOCK off biltmore Present: CommUNITY Salsa

Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, Kizomba y mucho mas!!
with DJ Edi

$5
beginner dance lesson begins at 9:00, DJ begins at 9:30

Todos los Sabados de 9-2

https://www.facebook.com/events/1043582389166757/?event_time_id=1043582452500084

Cowbaby
https://cowbaby.bandcamp.com/releases
https://open.spotify.com/artist/10MibUpwezT0uzZWlLxCkd?si=nr7A6trBTuGHrMhXJXibdw
dreamy sad girl folk

J.j. Storniolo
https://brownwidow.bandcamp.com/
singer/songwriter emo folk

Grace Christian
https://gracehellenchristian.bandcamp.com/releases
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ALYZ7t2E5vQse20kofOFZ?si=e1i6VVSQS0KF0p8_cyFu9w
sweet sandy singer/songwriter

https://www.facebook.com/events/340035259959299/

The 2019 Spring Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival takes place Memorial Weekend Saturday 5/25 – Monday 5/27, beginning at 10am daily. Enjoy 90+ wonderful crafters and artisans selling unique gifts and handmade works of art. There will also be live music and performances throughout the event, food, family-fun and you can also enjoy stunning views of beautiful Lake Lure. It’s all happening in downtown Lake Lure across from the beach. Please share! We look forward to seeing you there! Check out lakelureartsandcraftsfestivals.com for additional infomation and vendor application.

https://www.facebook.com/events/366048673996346/

Grateful Dead Family Music

https://www.facebook.com/events/2408833449403960/

Tim Northern is 6’3″, 200 pounds of manly man with what is often described as an obscure sense of humor. He is articulate, smart and deceptively witty, but most importantly he’s funny. The combination of his gruff exterior and his easy on the ears style could be catastrophic, but this mixture works well.

His opening line ‘I love y’all’ leaves audiences wondering what’s next. They soon realize he’s sincere.

Tim is a regular performer on the national comedy club circuit. He performed as the opening act for Rodney Carrington in Honky Tonks all over the country from February 1999 through July 2000.

Tim performed at the Chicago Comedy Festival 2002 as part of the Fresh Mugs Showcase, and showcased for the 2003 Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. In the spring of 2003 Tim was chosen to appear on CBS’s Star Search where he advanced to the Finals.

Also featuring Cary Goff and hosted by Becca Steinhoff

ages 18+
Tickets $10 advance, $14 day of
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lazoom-comedy-night-tim-northern-tickets-61208984721

The projected finish of Spaceage is May 20th. On the 25th, I’m going to go celebrate at Sly Grog Lounge. Won’t you put on your favorite sci fi or fantasy costume and join me, Mike Andersen, and the Sly Grog? Mike and I will play solo sets and a duel! This Is a free show, and, as usual, tips are appreciated!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1290584804399598/

UPDATE: Ray Gun is replacing Konvoi on the bill, but this is not a bad thing! Ray Gun rules!
Killer Memphis post-punk/rock n roll comin back!
If you missed them last time, now’s your chance. They’re REALLY GOOD. Heed me.

—MODEL ZERO—
(Memphis) (members of Jack Oblivian)
They just nonchalantly shat out these demos a couple years ago like it was nothin and then came and ruled the face off everyone in attendance. Also coolest cover of a Buffalo Springfield song ever.
https://modelzero.bandcamp.com/releases

—RAY GUN—
Newish band on the scene with beloved Jay from Konvoi, beloved Jay’s brother, and lovely Carlos from Nashville on ever-lovin drums. They really rip and you should go see them every single time they play and I am not kidding. It’s like if “7&7 Is” was more punk and evil.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6An7KGK6U3c

https://www.facebook.com/events/398875624242413/

Shake what yo momma gave ya, every Saturday 11pm-2am. Dance Party. No cover. Do it.

https://www.facebook.com/events/341354513259016/?event_time_id=341354576592343

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.

Wildflowers springing from the ground are a sign that spring and warmer weather are right around the corner. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Shades of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. 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/267786327235081/?event_time_id=267786413901739

A new temporary exhibit titled “Dressing for the Occasion: Mid-Century Sandburg as Celebrity and Family Man” opens on May 13, 2019. The exhibit, which runs through October, is part of the Sandburg Home tour and features clothing and accessories from both the park’s permanent collection and loaned items from the Sandburg family.

“Dressing for the Occasion” offers visitors a window into the style, culture, and feel of mid-century America. The family’s clothing and accessories weave together the roles of Carl Sandburg as a prominent writer, celebrity, father, and husband. This temporary exhibit offers an exciting opportunity for the public to view objects that are normally in storage or in the possession of Sandburg family members. Tours of the Sandburg Home are offered daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets are available first come, first served, each day from the visitor information area in the ground level of the Sandburg Home.

Nearly every room in the historically furnished house museum will be included in the exhibit. Visitors will see the characteristic scarves Carl Sandburg wore as he played his guitar and sang folk songs to entertain his family and guests, the dress Lilian Sandburg wore to meet President Lyndon B. Johnson, and many other mid-century pieces worn by the Sandburgs and their daughters. Historic photographs, paired with the clothing, will provide context.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1282810215200932/?event_time_id=1282810261867594

At Garden Jubilee, Main Street Hendersonville closes to cars and is transformed into the largest annual lawn & garden show in the region! Vendors sell anything and everything lawn and garden-related, including plant starts, bulbs, trees, water features, gardening equipment and much, much more! (Be sure to bring a wagon to haul your purchases back to your vehicle.)

Plus, there will be free gardening presentations covering a wide range of topics, including, shade plants, native plants, unique trees, pruning woody plants, lawn care, bees, composting, growing mushrooms, starting a veggie garden and building joy into your garden.

More info at https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/garden-jubilee

https://www.facebook.com/events/989399504604356/

At Garden Jubilee, Main Street Hendersonville closes to cars and is transformed into the largest annual lawn & garden show in the region! Vendors sell anything and everything lawn and garden-related, including plant starts, bulbs, trees, water features, gardening equipment and much, much more! (Be sure to bring a wagon to haul your purchases back to your vehicle.)

Plus, there will be free gardening presentations covering a wide range of topics, including, shade plants, native plants, unique trees, pruning woody plants, lawn care, bees, composting, growing mushrooms, starting a veggie garden and building joy into your garden.

More info at https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/garden-jubilee

https://www.facebook.com/events/989399504604356/?event_time_id=989399507937689

An exhibition of youth art titled “Let a Joy Keep You,” is on display from April 1 to May 31, 2019. The inspiration for the art comes from the first line of Carl Sandburg’s poem “Joy.” Each of the 70 canvases reflects how the young artists chose to interpret what joy means to them. Visitors can see the installation at the Sandburg Home when they visit. Young artists are represented from across the country and locally, including students from Sugarloaf Elementary School in Hendersonville, NC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2304444942927531/?event_time_id=2304445032927522

In one generation, WE can turn this ship around. We only have one SPACESHIP EARTH. Let’s teach our children how to love it and themselves. Join us to get our center ready for the mission.

————-Call for Many Hands to Make Light Work———
Support Evolve’s last push to being ready to open. We will be doing simple grounds work, painting, and some fun projects on the playground. We will be out all weekend in some capacity. We will likely have a celebration on Sunday.

More info TBA

It would be great to have a few crews per day. Please consider bringing a small team one day. We can tackle projects best that way.

https://www.facebook.com/events/321568781851103/

The Memorial Day Weekend Art Festival will feature a collection of local and national artists specializing in hand-made works of art. There will be painters, potters, jewelers, glass blowers and much more. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover handmade-in-the-USA, original works of art across every medium. The show is set up on the streets of North Pack Square and South Pack Square around the Vance Memorial.

https://www.facebook.com/events/892171571123379/

SUNDAY
11am Hot Hula with Nani
$10 drop in or class card​

12pm Hula Series with Nani
$50/4 week series. Starts May 5

https://www.facebook.com/events/403764757076608/

Join us Saturday & Sunday on the Beach for our weekend beachside cookouts starting at 11:00am.

Beachside Cookout Menu:
All come with a side of Miss Vickie’s chips.
• ¼ Pound Hot Dog $5
• Cheeseburger $10
• BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich $10
• Marinated Chicken Thigh Sandwich $10
• Street Corn $3 (Grilled corn with elote mayo and cheese.)

Drinks:
• Cocktails $7
• Wine $5.50
• Beer $3.50 (domestic) $4.50 (import)
• Water $2
• Soda $3

ID required to purchase alcohol. Pricing does not include tax.

https://www.facebook.com/events/248762272711802/?event_time_id=248762282711801

Need something exciting to start your morning off right! Yoga! Yoga is now the fourth Sunday of the month, starting at 11 am. The session is $10 which includes a pint. Please bring a yoga mat.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2121162047948220/?event_time_id=2166872390043852

Join us for a fun day of Asheville’s best live music, art, food, and FUN! Kids Free! Adults $10. First band on at 12pm. TWO STAGES! Don’t miss this BIG FUN for a BIG CAUSE!!

This event is sponsored by Brockman Home Solutions, LLC, Clarissa Marshall, exp Realtor, Lancaster Law Firm, PLLC, Jimmy’s On The River, Cory Short Productions, Smokey Mountain Vapors, BluBus Clothing Inc. , Liberty Tax, & Black Mountain Builders

TICKETS AVAILABLE DAY OF ONLY

BANDS INCLUDED:
Snake Oil Medicine Show
WestSound
Leeda Lyric Jones
April B. & The Cool – feat JP Miller & Jonathan Cole of Booty Band
The Paper Crowns
Brushfire Stankgrass
The Dirty Dead
Zuzu Welsh Music
Station Underground
Josh Blake & The Funk Jam Family Band featuring Claude Coleman Jr of Ween, Jamar Woods of The Fritz, Jonathan Cole of Dirty Logic, and Ben Bjorlie
Ashley Heath and Her Heathens
Appalachian Renegades
io trio
Rory Kelly
Contagious Rocks
Iggy Radio
Jack C Mascari & Marc Keller
Jason Whitaker
28 PAGES
The David Cody Band
After Party with Blake Anthony Ellege & The All Star Band featuring Mike Barnes, Patrick Armitage, & Howie Johnson

BluBus Clothing Inc. will be on sight printing SocialFest T-Shirts!!

MacDaddy’s Organic Lemonade will be there with the best lemonade in the land!!

Sweet Treats will be serving up Dip n’ Dots & Funnel Cakes!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/445719489504224/

Join us for the last day of the fest at the classic Burlesque brunch game of roulette, ‘Last Pasties Standing’! Hosted by the delightful Sadie Hawkins of Atlanta, enjoy the hilarity as artists from across the country compete against each other in a comedic format where everybody wins!

Expect the unexpected. You might win our amazing raffle too!

About ABSFest:
Now in our 13th year in Asheville, the Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival always aims to nurture inclusivity, reflecting our commitment to welcome all genders, races, body types, genres of variety arts, and the LGBTQ community.

As always, Pajamas, caftans, and casual wear encouraged. Or wear something outrageous as seen here in featured ABSFest artist May Hemmer.

https://www.thegreyeagle.com/event/1821436-13th-annual-absfest-sunday-asheville/

https://www.facebook.com/events/294671381398189/

This is our annual local and foreign mission collection where we collect financial support to help the gospel work in Africa and locally in the Asheville area.

We would like to have all offerings collected by May 26th.

You may give online at our website: https://www.asheville-church.org/give
(choose “generosity sunday” fund)

https://www.facebook.com/events/767046357003476/

LET’S BUILD THIS COMMUNITY!

Please join us every last Sunday of the month for our Local BARK Market, hosted by our friends at pleb Urban Winery. We will be featuring an array of locally made goods, rotating food trucks, delicious wine, donation based training booth, and of course some adoptable PUPS! A percentage of the proceeds will go directly towards helping the animals in our care.

We are still accepting new Vendors, so if you are interested in posting up, spending the day with like minded community, and are hoping to support our Woof Meow Rescue mission please reach out to [email protected]. More details on participating vendors coming soon.

We are looking forward to spending the day with you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/385303688727104/?event_time_id=385303712060435

By popular demand, Bold Bites is excited to announce that brunch will be served every Sunday! Enjoy specials including Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict, Chicken & Waffles, Avocado Toast, and much more. At the bar, we’ll be serving full size cider-mosas for only $5! Join us for Bluegrass & Brunch on the second Sunday of every month!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2568438983185888/?event_time_id=2568439006519219

Here comes the 16th annual WHITE SQUIRREL FESTIVAL.

A celebration of the locally famous furry critter, this family festival spans three days over Memorial Day weekend and features local handmade arts and crafts, local and regional music, Memorial Day parade, food trucks, craft beer, kids’ activities, and rides.

The WHITE SQUIRREL FESTIVAL is a quirky festival with a lineup of locally and nationally known musicians-this year’s headliner is Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds. Other acts include Lover’s Leap, Chatham Rabbits, Zoe & Cloyd. Check back here and at whitesquirrelfestival.com for band updates and schedule. All concerts are FREE.

The fun kicks off at 5:30 Friday night and continues all weekend. There are too many activities to list, but among them are great local food vendors and local craft beer, street vendors with arts and hand-made crafts, kids rides and activities, White Squirrel Photo Contest, White Squirrel 5K/10K Run, Transylvania Farmers Market, and even a rescued white squirrel!

A special feature of the event, Saturday starts with a Memorial Day Parade organized by the American Legion and VFW. The parade honors service men and women, and rolls through town at 9:00 am, followed by the Presentation of the Wreath ceremony at the courthouse.

For more information, www.whitesquirrelfestival.com

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Brother Oliver 5:30-6:30
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys 7:00-8:00
Travers Brothership 8:30-10:00

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Davidson River Taiko 12:00-12:30
Cody Siniard 1:00-2:00
Zoe & Cloyd 2:30-3:30
Unspoken Tradition 4:00-5:00
Lovers Leap 5:30-6:30
Clint Roberts & the Wonder Drug 7:00-8:00
Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds 8:30-10:00

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Spalding McIntosh 12:00-1:00
Chatham Rabbits 1:30-2:30
Jamie Laval & Megan McConnell 3:00-4:00
Fireside Collective 4:30-6:00

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5:00pm-8:00pm – 4th Friday Gallery Walk Downtown
5:30pm-10:00pm – Live Music & Food Trucks

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8:00am – White Squirrel 5K & Fun Run
9:00am – Veteran’s Memorial Day Parade
9:30am – Wreath Presentation at the Courthouse Gazebo
9:00am-6:00pm – Street Festival, Arts & Food Vendors, Children’s Activities
12:00pm-10:00pm – Beer Garden & Live Music

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https://www.facebook.com/events/868386763503073/

Here comes the 16th annual WHITE SQUIRREL FESTIVAL.

A celebration of the locally famous furry critter, this family festival spans three days over Memorial Day weekend and features local handmade arts and crafts, local and regional music, Memorial Day parade, food trucks, craft beer, kids’ activities, and rides.

The WHITE SQUIRREL FESTIVAL is a quirky festival with a lineup of locally and nationally known musicians-this year’s headliner is Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds. Other acts include Lover’s Leap, Chatham Rabbits, Zoe & Cloyd. Check back here and at whitesquirrelfestival.com for band updates and schedule. All concerts are FREE.

The fun kicks off at 5:30 Friday night and continues all weekend. There are too many activities to list, but among them are great local food vendors and local craft beer, street vendors with arts and hand-made crafts, kids rides and activities, White Squirrel Photo Contest, White Squirrel 5K/10K Run, Transylvania Farmers Market, and even a rescued white squirrel!

A special feature of the event, Saturday starts with a Memorial Day Parade organized by the American Legion and VFW. The parade honors service men and women, and rolls through town at 9:00 am, followed by the Presentation of the Wreath ceremony at the courthouse.

For more information, www.whitesquirrelfestival.com

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Brother Oliver 5:30-6:30
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys 7:00-8:00
Travers Brothership 8:30-10:00

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Davidson River Taiko 12:00-12:30
Cody Siniard 1:00-2:00
Zoe & Cloyd 2:30-3:30
Unspoken Tradition 4:00-5:00
Lovers Leap 5:30-6:30
Clint Roberts & the Wonder Drug 7:00-8:00
Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds 8:30-10:00

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Spalding McIntosh 12:00-1:00
Chatham Rabbits 1:30-2:30
Jamie Laval & Megan McConnell 3:00-4:00
Fireside Collective 4:30-6:00

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5:00pm-8:00pm – 4th Friday Gallery Walk Downtown
5:30pm-10:00pm – Live Music & Food Trucks

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8:00am – White Squirrel 5K & Fun Run
9:00am – Veteran’s Memorial Day Parade
9:30am – Wreath Presentation at the Courthouse Gazebo
9:00am-6:00pm – Street Festival, Arts & Food Vendors, Children’s Activities
12:00pm-10:00pm – Beer Garden & Live Music

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12:00pm-6:00pm – Street Festival, Arts & Food Vendors, Children’s Activities
12:00pm-6:00pm – Beer Garden & Live Music

https://www.facebook.com/events/868386763503073/?event_time_id=868386773503072

Ever wanted to take a canoe trip on the French Broad River with your pup but don’t have a boat? Thinking about becoming a member with Asheville GreenWorks? Join us for our new river series Pups & Paddles. On our first trip of this summer series, you will become an Asheville GreenWorks member by signing up! We’ll talk more about the perks and benefits of membership as we set out on our trip.

This easy 1-2 hour section will start at Hominy Creek River Park and end at the Craven Street Boat Launch. Afterwards, we will take a short walk down the greenway to Smoky Park Supper Club for beers. All participants receive an Asheville GreenWorks koozie *Beer with proof of ID 21+

Please note – The price of a ticket is per canoe. The max combined weight per canoe is 1,000 pounds. Please no more than 2 persons per boat. You will be responsible for the safety of your pet and for providing any equipment they need while on the water. All gear provided for human participants.

*This trip is self shuttle but GreenWorks staff will help to coordinate drop offs.

*You must purchase tickets for these trips*
May 26th tickets: https://asheville-greenworks.networkforgood.com/events/12794-pups-paddles-may-26th
June 30th tickets: https://asheville-greenworks.networkforgood.com/events/12831-pups-paddles-june-30th
July 21st tickets: https://asheville-greenworks.networkforgood.com/events/12833-pups-paddles-july-21st

Ever wanted to take a canoe trip on the French Broad River with your pup but don’t have a boat? Thinking about becoming a member with Asheville GreenWorks? Join us for our new river series Pups & Paddles and become an Asheville GreenWorks member at a discounted rate by signing up for the first trip! We’ll talk more about the perks and benefits of membership at we set out on our trip.

This easy 1-2 hour section will start at Hominy Creek River Park and end at the Craven Street Boat Launch. Afterwards, we will take a short walk down the greenway to Smoky Park Supper Club for beers provided by Budweiser of Asheville. All participants receive an Asheville GreenWorks koozie *Beer with proof of ID 21+

Please note – The price of a ticket is per canoe. The max combined weight per canoe is 1,000 pounds. Please no more than 2 persons per boat. You will be responsible for the safety of your pet and for providing any equipment they need while on the water. All gear provided for human participants.

*This trip is self shuttle but GreenWorks staff will help to coordinate drop offs.

https://www.facebook.com/events/343665769832677/?event_time_id=343665779832676

Come sing your heart out with us, every Sunday from 1pm-4pm!

https://www.facebook.com/events/840858406265548/?event_time_id=840858419598880