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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Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Cynthia Slaughter as she presents this program on how to properly care for house plants. Topics covered will be basic care, common pests and problems, and propagation. Don’t miss this fun event, we will be raffling off house plant starters! Registration is required. 828.356.2507 or [email protected]. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1215102095327536/
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=539272986539881
Includes All Non Redemption Arcade Games, Activities, and Attractions!
Such as…
Indoor Climbing wall | Indoor/Outdoor Go-karts | Arcade Games | Laser Tag | Bumper Cars | Mini Golf | Mini Bowling | X-Rider Theatre | AeroBall | & More!
https://www.facebook.com/events/323685011602260/?event_time_id=323685074935587
Come in to enjoy creating memories with us during a time that your dollars go farther! Half-off games and attractions after 4pm. See y’all soon!
https://www.facebook.com/events/582585695548471/?event_time_id=582585772215130
Thursdays are Jazz and Wine night! Come enjoy an evening of 1$ off wine specials, live Jazz from 6-8pm, and delicious food by Food Stop Food Truck!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2305712789446907/?event_time_id=2305712866113566
Join us at the East Asheville Library for an educational program with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Learn about the life cycles and adaptations of different animal groups. Meet live animals. This program is recommended for ages 5+.
Thank you to the Friends of the East Asheville Library for sponsoring this wonderful program!
This is a free event but registration is required. Please call 250-4738 or stop by the East Asheville Library to reserve your space.
https://www.facebook.com/events/357915068261531/
$1 off flagships!
It’s like Open Mic night, but every song is guaranteed to sound good! Share your vinyls with us and we’ll play them for you! 6:30 – 8:30
https://www.facebook.com/events/347259619444923/?event_time_id=347259666111585
Do you like delicious burgers (beef or black bean) topped with tomato, onion, pickle, lettuce, and BBQ aioli? Do you like to pair your favorite hard cider with said delicious burger? Of course you do!!
Join us on Thursdays at Bold Rock Mills River and get a burger, a side & a cider of your choice for only $12! Choose from our special burger of the day, our original Bold Burger, or a black bean burger. YUM!
https://www.facebook.com/events/334368310548854/?event_time_id=334368340548851
FREE PATIO SHOW :: Momma Molasses at The Grey Eagle
More info >> www.thegreyeagle.com/event/1865625/
Currently based in Bristol, VA. , and originally from the Pines of North Carolina, (just south of the Pedimont in Carthage, NC) Momma Molasses’ music is soul stirringly resonate, and smothered in good old fashioned folk sentiment; blending Americana, Old-Time, Alt-Country, Pedimont Blues, Swing, Appalachian, and Bluegrass music into a uniquely timeless sound. Harnessing her rolling contralto voice which scales over homespun finger-picked guitar, her sound is warm, rich, and passionate, with songs that embrace, and captivate listeners.
Momma Molasses is the musical project of singer-songwriter Ellen “Ella” Patrick. Growing up with a deep love of music, Patrick began playing stringed instruments at an early age while singing gospel music in church, and learning folk ballads from her parents dusty late 60’s record collection. She spent most of her childhood summers in a Swamp south of her home in Moore County, where she began playing for friends around the campfire, or sneaking out in canoes after dark to sing by herself to the moon. While in college at Warren Wilson, just outside of Asheville, NC Patrick became greatly influenced by Appalachian folk music, and took classes in old-time, murder ballad singing, and bluegrass music.
Three years ago, Patrick decided cook up some songs of her own, with a recipe consisting of equal parts Southern Appalachia, 1940’s Country Swing, and 1960’s folk revival. With her sweetly stirring voice, Momma Molasses has been likened by listeners to Patsy Cline, “Mother” Maybelle Carter, early (pre-rock n’ roll) Janis Joplin. Now with two years of touring under her belt, and a self released EP, Momma Molasses recently released a new album “Anthems from a Broken Heart”. Chronicling the process of falling “out of love” and into self-respect, the album is a collection fit for those broken by past relationships, aiming to bring a sense of power, self-worth, and clarity from the knowledge that loneliness, heartbreak, and hope all walk hand in hand.
“Sweeter than honey, Momma Molasses sings like a quilt comforts.”
– Tom Netherland, Bristol Hearold Courier
“Superbly haunting, a poignant anthems to loneliness, heartbreak, hope and the wistful intracacies of life’s twists.”
– David Namerow
“There is power in simplicity, and there is power in sadness. Such power is the backbone of bluegrass, country, and swamp-pop music…Momma Molasses explores the limitations of life with traditional American rhythms, straightforward melodies, and clear, sophisticated lyricism.”
– Jonathan Penton,Unlikelystor
https://www.facebook.com/events/325886631416000/
Looking to practice speaking in Spanish or English in a fun way? Come to our Spanish Conversation Group! Our group has a facilitator who leads the discussions for intermediate to advanced speakers of both languages.
If you have a bilingual family, bring everyone! We understand the importance of cultivating language, we encourage everyone in your home to join us!
Group meets every Thursday, no registration is necessary.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2292124974367274/?event_time_id=2340760812837023
Join us every Thursday throughout the spring for live music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Music will be hosted outside weather permitting but should Mother Nature not cooperate, music will move inside to the taproom. Check out our schedule:
5/9 – Rogue Duo
5/16 – Steelin’ Time
5/23 – Rahm Squad
5/30 – Rogue Duo
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6/6 – The Krektones
6/13 – Steelin’ Time
6/20 – Vaden Landers
6/27 – Rahm Squad
https://www.facebook.com/events/2058430484285988/?event_time_id=2058430514285985
Live Music with Leeda ‘Lyric’ Jones
https://www.facebook.com/events/373541263448106/?event_time_id=373541273448105
In partnership with Warren Wilson College, AMOS is excited to bring a special three-part series on sustainability through its popular Science Pub: Sustainable Communities through Healthy Building Design, Clean Energy, and Land Stewardship series taking place in June, July, and August, all located at The Collider in downtown Asheville.
On Thursday, June 27, hear from some of the most reputable green builders in WNC on how using climate science to create sustainable home design is making a significant impact on the region. Through presentation and an expert panel of Warren Wilson alumni in the green building field featuring Green Built Alliance, Jade Mountain Builders, JAG and Associates Construction, Steel Root Builders, and River Birch Builders, llc, learn how future innovations and considerations in design are shaping a healthy future in Western North Carolina.
Science Pub events are now on Thursdays! They are free to the public, with free drinks and light snacks, thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Collider, Wicked Weed Brewing, Ingles Markets, and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and talks begin at 6 PM.
To experience the full three-part series, be sure to join us in July for Clean Energy and in August for Land Management!
If you are interested in seeing this talk as well as helping us set up and/or break down this event as a volunteer, please e-mail [email protected].
https://www.facebook.com/events/2093229040802970/
Have you ever been in a circle of women where you were invited to “call in” your mother and your mother’s lineage?
And have you ever felt left out because of that? Or did you feel uncomfortable?
Maybe you have a crappy relationship with your mother. Maybe you were adopted and don’t know the names of your ancestors. Maybe your mother has recently died and it’s painful to speak her name. Maybe your mother would be horrified that you’re participating in a women’s circle. Maybe you’re lineage is a source of shame because of harmful political views and actions.
By the end of this class you’ll have an elegant list of “mothers” that you will be proud to name at your next women’s circle.
I’ll help you expand your definition of “daughter” and learn how to call in your “mothers” in a much more creative way.
For example, here’s how I could call in my “mothers”:
“I’m Katie, daughter of the lapping waters of Lake Erie and the humid heartland of Ohio. I am the daughter of the moors of Britain, the Transylvania wilds and the red, arid hills of Italy. I’m the daughter of women who honor the earth. I’m the daughter of brave immigrants and hard workers, of queens and teachers.”
Or,
“I’m Katie, daughter of Motown, the Drifters, and The Beatles. I am the daughter of the Violent Femmes, The Pixies, and the Beastie Boys. I’m the daughter of people who close their eyes and travel on sonic magic carpets to their pasts, to their people, and to themselves. I’m a daughter of people who listen.”
Both are true.
How would you feel the next time you’re asked to call in your mothers if you could confidently stand up and summon a rich, powerful, accurate ancestry like these?
In this class, The Queen archetype will guide you in uncovering your own powerful lineage.
You’ll have personal time to complete a writing exercise that will guide you to your expanded lineage.
Then we’ll all stand together for an anointing ceremony where you will name yourself in with your new, expanded lineage, a Daughter of Many Mothers.
After this class, you will have a clearer understanding of your origins.
You’ll walk through the world supported by these powerful roots.
And the next time you’re asked to “name your mothers” in a women’s circle, you’ll stand tall, take a deep breath, and do it like a boss.
Join me Thursday June 27th from 6 – 7 pm at Asheville Raven & Crone.
Cost: $17.00
This class is open to female-identifying people ages 13 and up. Minors should be accompanied by an adult, please.
https://www.facebook.com/events/433050133922064/
Bears Bees + Brews and Center for Honeybee Research present Pollinators: Secret Superheroes, an intimate dinner experience presenting the instrumental role pollinators play for the culinary world and for a healthy ecosystem.
Join us on Thursday, June 27 at The Asheville Masonic Temple, as Blind Pig prepares a delicious and diverse feast highlighting the tastiest pollinator-derived ingredients, paired by Pisgah Brewing ciders and beers, while enjoying pollinator and conservation presentations that will leave you feeling full of pollinated fare and wisdom. * Vegetarian option available!
We are proud to take part in Asheville GreenWorks and Bee City USA – Asheville’s 7th annual Pollination Celebration.
** To honor the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, please come dressed in black & yellow, with a hint of rusty orange.
https://www.facebook.com/events/431090481073744/
Bears Bees + Brews and Center for Honeybee Research present Pollinators: Secret Superheroes, an intimate dinner experience presenting the instrumental role pollinators play for the culinary world and for a healthy ecosystem.
Join us on Thursday, June 27 at The Asheville Masonic Temple, as Blind Pig prepares a delicious and diverse feast highlighting the tastiest pollinator-derived ingredients, paired by Pisgah Brewing ciders and beers, while enjoying pollinator and conservation presentations that will leave you feeling full of pollinated fare and wisdom. * Vegetarian option available!
We are proud to take part in Asheville GreenWorks and Bee City USA – Asheville’s 7th annual Pollination Celebration.
** To honor the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, please come dressed in black & yellow, with a hint of rusty orange.
The walkable streets of Gatlinburg become a live stage during the city’s summer-long performance festival. Visitors are invited to encounter costumed storytellers, musical ensembles and cloggers portraying characters from time periods as far back as the 1800s along the Parkway.
Daily performances from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/352862205433672/?event_time_id=352862238767002
Isis Music Hall kicks off the summer season with free outdoor concerts in West Asheville every Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Concerts on the Isis Music Hall lawn bring the community center stage for evenings filled with free music and fun festivities throughout the summer from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
“It’s just going to be a great vibe for the community and welcoming for our visitors,”” said Lillianna Woody, Isis Music Hall owner. “It’s the perfect way to unwind from the day full of responsibilities and just have fun.”
From bluegrass to blues, jazz and a few surprises in between, the summer series brings an array of local acts to the stage to satisfy nearly any song-filled soul.
“It’s really refreshing for me as a musician to be able to play in a family-friendly environment,” said breakout artist Whitney Moore, of Queen Bee & The Honeylovers. “I love the laid back community vibe of it and that people can stroll down Haywood and just happen by some great live music. It’s also early in the evening which gives families a great opportunity to see live music.”
Cold brews, food, wine and cocktails are available for purchase. Come, kick off your heels and relax on the patio or spread out a blanket and hang out on the lawn to enjoy free music for the evening.
No reservations needed, just stop by and enjoy! Weather permitting, of course. Alcohol is permitted on the lawn, but must be purchased from Isis Music Hall.
Check their website at isiaasheville.com for a full schedule.
Join us for trivia every Thursday at 6. Check each date for our new theme!
Think you know your stuff? We’ll call your bluff!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1231329450367252/?event_time_id=1231329533700577
Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia is a team trivia played in 7 rounds over the course of 2 endlessly entertaining hours. The game covers everything pop culture and is always irreverent by nature. The game is not your average pub quiz as it explores everything from didgeridoo covers of pop songs to bad celebrity tattoos and everything in between. Ever wanted to identify animals by their gonads? Then this is the game for you! Mitch curates a one of a kind trivia smorgasbord of random, unusual, and hilarious subjects. This absurd trivia game is not about historical facts or sports stats, it is all about random movies, unforgettable ear-worms, and the hilariousness of growing up in the 80’s and 90’s. The game starts at 7pm in the cozy One Stop in downtown Asheville. Drink specials include $4 bourbon/$4 Washington Apple Shots and $5 White Russians, and food is available from MOJO Kitchen which offers 1/2 price nachos during the game! Best of all the winning team each week takes home a collection of Totally Rad Prizes including a $35 gift certificate to The One Stop/MOJO Kitchen.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2129604460458895/?event_time_id=2129604520458889
NOW That’s What I Call Music has been started in America in 1998 and has been going strong ever since! We will be pulling hits from our favorite NOW Albums and putting them together for nights of amazing music to go along with great beer! Cheers everyone!
https://www.facebook.com/events/330130611009544/
NOW That’s What I Call Music has been started in America in 1998 and has been going strong ever since! We will be pulling hits from our favorite NOW Albums and putting them together for nights of amazing music to go along with great beer! Cheers everyone!
https://www.facebook.com/events/330130611009544/?event_time_id=330130621009543
Triskelion Open Mic Night!
Second and Fourth Thursdays of Every Month
Stage Opens at 7pm…
Come on out and play a song or two… strut your stuff… Have a band? Bring them along too…
Contact Chris for more info…
https://www.facebook.com/events/282524772696058/?event_time_id=282524812696054
$10 Advance / $10 Day of Show
A One Woman Americana/Blues Band whose guitars, foot drums and vocals deliver a full band sound with powerful yet complex picking style and raw blues vocals Ruth Wyand presents a energetic and engaging show.
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/382633645865969/
Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.
These 10 Texans know that their lives would change if they could just win this new “hardbody” truck. Their fate is in their hands as they laugh, cry, pray, and push themselves to the limits to keep at least one hand on this hardbody and drive away with the prize. Who will be the last person standing? Based on a true story.
Starring Dan Baechtold, Tiffanie Boone, Paul Gerber, Dillon Giles, Blaine Greenfield, Bob Kelso, Adam Christopher Lentini, Lau Ren, Stephanie Marzuola, Jay Mitchell, Linda Pannullo, Jay Allen Ponton, Sara Terry, Andy Erwin Thompson, Audrey Wells and Aaron Ybarra
Book by Doug Wright; Music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green; Lyrics by Amanda Green; Directed by Jerry Crouch; Music Director: Lynda Ferrell Shuler; Choreography by Shari Azar
https://www.facebook.com/events/403852137137590/?event_time_id=403852170470920
Loafers’ Glory Reunion Show at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/2025395054434040/
$12 Advance / $15 Day of Show
Oshima Brothers‘ magnetic sibling sound and contagious joy result from a lifetime of making music together. Raised in rural Maine, the brothers have honed a harmony-rich blend of acoustic folk pop.
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 Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/308900313377265/
We proudly introduce Cider Cinema! A unique cinematic experience featuring: Bold Rock Hard Cider, Bold Bites Food Truck, and a movie screening on our jumbo screen!
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Join us on Thursday, June 27 at dusk in our cider garden for our next Cider Cinema – Dirty Dancing!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1201855759973856/
Sing your lil heart out all night long!
Ask about our Karaoke Krasher events (last Thursday of every month)
Zack Neel is going to be cooking every thursday. Come hungry bc his shit is fiiiii-yaaaaaa??? Burgers, dogs, wings, kabobs…who knows?!? Stay tuned for the menu! #theboyisbackintown #puttheburgerintheburgerbar #yum
https://www.facebook.com/events/2238333363096870/?event_time_id=2238333446430195