Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Saturday, February 24, 2024
Blood Drive at the WNC Nature Center
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
WNC Nature Center

The Blood Connection will set up a mobile unit at the WNC Nature Center parking lot on Saturday, February 24, from 10am – 3pm. Blood donors will get $40 in e-gift cards, plus a free guest pass to the Nature Center. As a bonus, the Friends of the WNC Nature Center will receive a $10 donation for each person who gives blood. We recommend signing up in advance.

Goat Yoga on the Farm
Feb 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Franny's Farm

Yoga with goats…it is just as ridiculous and amazing as it sounds. You can expect to grin, giggle, move, and flow alongside the sweetest little snuggly socialites. The goats may pull your attention away from your movement practice from time to time but they are the most adorable anchors to the present moment and can spark pure joy.

Disconnect with stress and connect with loving, social & adorable goats! This is a unique opportunity to spend time in a cozy, open-air barn and let the busyness of the world melt away for a moment. You can expect a beginner-friendly yoga class that is easy to follow…and rejoin if you find yourself distracted throughout.

Register Here!

Wear loose fitting clothing, long pants, shirts with sleeves, and clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Please plan on bringing your own yoga mat or you may rent a mat in advance for $5. Don’t forget to bring an open mind and adventurous spirit! It is sure to be an experience to remember!

Sunday, February 25, 2024
Morning Gentle Flow in The Solarium
Feb 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Morning Gentle Flow in The Solarium

Join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience in the Solarium. Our Gentle Flow event offers a perfect opportunity to unwind and find inner peace. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this in-person event promises to leave you feeling refreshed and centered. Please bring your own yoga mat and any other items (blocks, blankets, sweaters)you feel you need for your practice. These classes are donation-based and we will have cash and Venmo options on site. Reserve your spot now! If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Winter Flow Yoga
Feb 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
One World Brewing West

In Ayurveda, the kapha dosha is cold, heavy, wet, thick, and slow, among other things. This dosha tends to be most present in winter and early spring. As a practice, we challenge that in yoga by building heat in the body and releasing excess water, so we can be our strongest and fittest, boosting our immune system and staving off depression.

YOGA TACO MOSA Donation-based yoga
Feb 25 @ 10:30 am
The Grey Eagle
All Ages
-ALL AGES
-FREE / DONATION-BASED
Come join us while we honor one another in practice lead by the ever so lovely, Clare Desmelik. Bring your mat, a water bottle and an open heart.
After Class: The Taqueria will be open for tacos and the bar will be open for drinks. 😉
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Winter Flow Yoga
Mar 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
One World Brewing West

In Ayurveda, the kapha dosha is cold, heavy, wet, thick, and slow, among other things. This dosha tends to be most present in winter and early spring. As a practice, we challenge that in yoga by building heat in the body and releasing excess water, so we can be our strongest and fittest, boosting our immune system and staving off depression.

Sunday, March 10, 2024
Winter Flow Yoga
Mar 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
One World Brewing West

In Ayurveda, the kapha dosha is cold, heavy, wet, thick, and slow, among other things. This dosha tends to be most present in winter and early spring. As a practice, we challenge that in yoga by building heat in the body and releasing excess water, so we can be our strongest and fittest, boosting our immune system and staving off depression.

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon
Mar 14 @ 10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Weaverville Public Library

Join us at the Weaverville Library for Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon. This program is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Space for this program is limited. Registration is required for individual sessions and dates. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call (828) 250-6482 to reserve your space.

Saturday, March 16, 2024
Firefly Gathering’s Spring Equinox Mini-Fly
Mar 16 @ 4:00 pm
One World Brewing West

Celebrate the start of Spring with Firefly Gathering! Join us in the daytime for Earthskills demos, live music, and local flavors, then dance the night away with our after-hour DJ sets. Learn more and get your tickets today at www.fireflygathering.org

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Full Description:

Tickets are going fast for this community celebration! This experience shares a taste of everything that Firefly is known for: earthskills, expert instructors, live music, local flavors…and ample time to dance! With day and night-time offerings, this Mini-Fly has something for everyone.

Bring the whole family during the day for Earthskill demos with our expert instructors, and enjoy live music, a traditional Cherokee Indian dinner, and all the craft beverages that One World Brewing has to offer while you’re there (dinner and drinks available for purchase from vendors)! As the sun goes down, bust out those dancing shoes and join us for our DJ Dance Party with DJ Lakesolace from 8pm – 10pm and DJ Meticulus from 10pm – 12pm (21+ ONLY).

Our ticket options give you the flexibility to join for all or part of the event, with full event tickets starting at just $29. Join us on March 16th at One World Brewing West through the ticket link below. We can’t wait to dance in the Equinox with you!

Additional Info:

Here’s our schedule for the day:

4PM – 7PM: Earthskills Demos with Grant Adkisson, Josh Barnwell, Jessica Kaufman, Tyler Lavenburg and Luke McLaughlin.
5PM – 8:30PM: Traditional Cherokee Indian Dinner (available for purchase at the event; sliding scale $20-40)
6:30PM – 8PM: Live Music Set with Auram
8PM – 12AM: DJ Dance Party (21+ only)

Yoga Nidr
Mar 16 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Asheville Salt Cave

Within this space, a dream will be induced taking you into a state of consciousness that can bring about immense healing in your conscious, subconscious, and unconscious mind. The cave will transform into a “Nidra Nest” with zero gravity chairs, blankets, and bolsters to fully support you, whether sitting or lying down, for the entire experience. Release stuck emotions, rest, and rejuvenate! Join Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo of Woven Light LLC in a soothing Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) practice guiding you into the “in between”; that space between being awake and being asleep.
$56 per person
This is a pre-purchased ticket to an event, your ticket is not refundable once purchased. *Please be mindful of your volume as you move about our entire space, as others are in healing sessions.

https://ashevillesaltcave.com/event/yoga-nidra/

Yoga Nodra
Mar 16 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ASHEVILLE SALT CAVE

Yoga Nidra brings you into a deeply restorative healing state that will release tension, enhance your vital life source, and leave you with a greater sense of peace and wellbeing.

Sunday, March 17, 2024
YOGA TACO MOSA
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am
The Grey Eagle
Grey Eagle Events Presents

YOGA TACO MOSA

Donation-based yoga

All Ages
Winter Flow Yoga
Mar 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
One World Brewing West

In Ayurveda, the kapha dosha is cold, heavy, wet, thick, and slow, among other things. This dosha tends to be most present in winter and early spring. As a practice, we challenge that in yoga by building heat in the body and releasing excess water, so we can be our strongest and fittest, boosting our immune system and staving off depression.

Monday, March 18, 2024
March for Meals 2024
Mar 18 all-day
Council on Aging for Henderson County office

The annual March for Meals campaign commemorates the historic day in March 1972 when President Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older.

The event will feature staff, volunteers and community leaders speaking about the importance of addressing senior hunger and isolation, followed by a Proclamation from the Mayor of Hendersonville, and ending with packing that day’s meals for drivers to deliver to homebound seniors throughout the County. Participants have the opportunity to take part in a ride-along with a Meals on Wheels driver and get a hands-on look at the impact of this vital program.

This campaign arrives at a pressing time for Henderson County’s Meals on Wheels service. Demand continues to exceed available financial resources. This issue is magnified by the pending loss of COVID-related funds at the end of this fiscal year. In response, COAHC recently had to make the difficult decision to stop accepting clients beyond their current funding capacity, resulting in a waitlist of over 100 homebound seniors, with an average wait time of at least 6 months before receiving service. This means that there are dozens of seniors in our community who are unable to access the vital support they desperately need to age in place

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Free Yoga Class Hosted by Yoga Six
Mar 23 @ 11:00 am
Biltmore Park Town Square
March 23rd, 11 AM

Yoga Six is visiting Biltmore Park Town Square on Saturday, March 23 to host a free yoga class at 11 AM. Join in the grass square in front of Reuter YMCA and stretch into spring.

For more mind, body, and strengthening classes with the Reuter Family YMCA, register here.

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon
Mar 28 @ 10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Weaverville Public Library

Join us at the Weaverville Library for Tiny Tots Yoga with Ms. Brandon. This program is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Space for this program is limited. Registration is required for individual sessions and dates. Please stop by the Weaverville Library or call (828) 250-6482 to reserve your space.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Tiny Tots Yoga
Apr 3 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Swannanoa Library
Sign Up

A fun combination of movement, songs, and stories along with yoga poses and learning breath techniques–good for everyone!

Registration is required as we have limited space indoors. Weather permitting we will have classes outside and space will be unlimited! Mats are not provided if class is held outdoors.

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Blood Drive
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
AdventHealth Hendersonville

We are starting our first full month of Spring which means a few more weeks of spring break. High travel seasons like spring break can lead to increased needs for blood and decreased rates of donations. You can help make sure the blood supply stays at a safe level when you Spring into Life Saving at the AdventHealth Blood Drive. We are excited to partner with The Blood Connection to meet the blood needs for people across our community.

Blood Drive

AdventHealth Hendersonville & The Blood Connection

Thursday, April 4 | 10 am to 3 pm

100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville

Look for The Blood Connection Mobile Donor Unit near the Valet parking lot.

 

All donors will receive a $50 e-gift card!

Saturday, April 13, 2024
AVL Clothing Swap
Apr 13 all-day
The Regeneration Station

Join AVL Clothing Swap for our biggest event yet! Now located at the Regeneration Station, the swap works the same as always: purchase your ticket (now a tax-deductible donation!) drop off clothing (clean and in good condition) at Regeneration Station before the event date. On the day of the event, show up to shop the swap!

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
UNCA’s Day of giving
Apr 17 all-day
online

🐾 On April 17, We’re All Bulldogs 🐾

Whether you are an alumni, family to a current Bulldog, attending a home game in the Sherrill Center, checking out a lecture on campus, supporting a Bulldog-owned business by getting a scoop of ice cream at The Hop or a cup of coffee at Grind AVL, or strolling the booths of local vendors at the North Asheville Tailgate market — you are a Bulldog.

And the best day to support our Bulldog community, Give UNC Asheville, is right around the corner!

On April 17, from midnight to midnight, our community unites as Bulldogs for the University’s biggest day of giving.

This year marks our fourth annual giving day! Join the hundreds, or better yet, thousands who are giving back to support our incredible students, faculty, and staff as they continue to strive for excellence.

Make your early gift today to give us a head start toward our goal of 800 donors on April 17. Become an advocate to help us spread the word! (YOU are 44 percent more likely to bring in extra support for our Bulldogs when you share with your family and friends why you support UNC Asheville.)

Go to our giving page to learn more and make your donation: http://giving.unca.edu/givingday2024

Every gift counts, and we need you to make it happen.

Donate Today!
Friday, April 19, 2024
Spring Clean Coat Drive
Apr 19 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Carolina Furniture Concepts

Thank you to  Carolina Furniture Concepts for hosting our annual coat drive on Friday, April 19 and to WLOS-13 and Two Men and a Truck for sponsoring the event. Our community has always been very generous in donating many great items that keep our neighbors warm this winter.

The coat giveaway will be held on Wednesday, October 23 and Thursday, October 24 at 23 Hamilton Street, Asheville, NC  28801.

Sunday, April 21, 2024
YOGA TACO MOSA
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am
The Grey Eagle

Donation-based yoga

-ALL AGES
-FREE / DONATION-BASED
Come join us while we honor one another in practice lead by the ever so lovely, Clare Desmelik. Bring your mat, a water bottle and an open heart.
After Class: The Taqueria will be open for tacos and the bar will be open for drinks. 😉
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Tools to Support Liberation
Apr 24 all-day
online w/Bountiful Cities

Liberation Tools is a cooperative subset of the 501c3 nonprofit Soul & Soil Project based in the unceded Tsalagi (Cherokee) territory of Western North Carolina.
Our mission is to build a collective that sustainably and skillfully crafts quality tools used for growing food, and freely distributes them to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. To support these efforts, we sell these tools for twice the cost of producing one, thereby allowing people with accumulated wealth to access high quality tools by also paying for an identical tool to be sent to a BIPOC land steward.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/o/tickets/forms/edit?ticketingId=d65860b2-f8dc-4438-bef5-191cf74bb9dc&#advanced-parameters

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Tools to Support Liberation
Apr 25 all-day
online w/Bountiful Cities

Liberation Tools is a cooperative subset of the 501c3 nonprofit Soul & Soil Project based in the unceded Tsalagi (Cherokee) territory of Western North Carolina.
Our mission is to build a collective that sustainably and skillfully crafts quality tools used for growing food, and freely distributes them to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. To support these efforts, we sell these tools for twice the cost of producing one, thereby allowing people with accumulated wealth to access high quality tools by also paying for an identical tool to be sent to a BIPOC land steward.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/o/tickets/forms/edit?ticketingId=d65860b2-f8dc-4438-bef5-191cf74bb9dc&#advanced-parameters

Saturday, April 27, 2024
Equine Yoga + Trail Ride with Cathy Woods
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tryon International Equestrian Center

 

Join Cathy Woods, Author of “Yoga for Riders,” creator of Body, Mind, Equine™ and international presenter, for a retreat day of yoga, equestrian mindfulness, and trail riding at Tryon International Equestrian Center located in beautiful Western North Carolina.

Sunday, April 28, 2024
Tools to Support Liberation
Apr 28 all-day
online w/Bountiful Cities

Liberation Tools is a cooperative subset of the 501c3 nonprofit Soul & Soil Project based in the unceded Tsalagi (Cherokee) territory of Western North Carolina.
Our mission is to build a collective that sustainably and skillfully crafts quality tools used for growing food, and freely distributes them to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. To support these efforts, we sell these tools for twice the cost of producing one, thereby allowing people with accumulated wealth to access high quality tools by also paying for an identical tool to be sent to a BIPOC land steward.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/o/tickets/forms/edit?ticketingId=d65860b2-f8dc-4438-bef5-191cf74bb9dc&#advanced-parameters

Barn Yoga
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

A Hickory Nut Gap tradition, back by popular demand! Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered.

Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome! Variations encouraged, feel free to bring blocks, blankets or straps.

Make a day of it! Class lets out when the Farm Store opens, come shop the Farm Store for local meats and grocery goodies, grab a beer or beverage and wander the farm grounds to see the animals. Yogis get 10% off meat and eggs on class day.

Time: 9am-10am

Dates: April 28th | May 26th | June 30th | July 28th | August 25th | September 29th | October 27th

Price: $18/class OR Full Season, 7 classes for $100!

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Tools to Support Liberation
Apr 30 all-day
online w/Bountiful Cities

Liberation Tools is a cooperative subset of the 501c3 nonprofit Soul & Soil Project based in the unceded Tsalagi (Cherokee) territory of Western North Carolina.
Our mission is to build a collective that sustainably and skillfully crafts quality tools used for growing food, and freely distributes them to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. To support these efforts, we sell these tools for twice the cost of producing one, thereby allowing people with accumulated wealth to access high quality tools by also paying for an identical tool to be sent to a BIPOC land steward.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/o/tickets/forms/edit?ticketingId=d65860b2-f8dc-4438-bef5-191cf74bb9dc&#advanced-parameters

Thursday, May 2, 2024
Tools to Support Liberation
May 2 all-day
online w/Bountiful Cities

Liberation Tools is a cooperative subset of the 501c3 nonprofit Soul & Soil Project based in the unceded Tsalagi (Cherokee) territory of Western North Carolina.
Our mission is to build a collective that sustainably and skillfully crafts quality tools used for growing food, and freely distributes them to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. To support these efforts, we sell these tools for twice the cost of producing one, thereby allowing people with accumulated wealth to access high quality tools by also paying for an identical tool to be sent to a BIPOC land steward.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/o/tickets/forms/edit?ticketingId=d65860b2-f8dc-4438-bef5-191cf74bb9dc&#advanced-parameters

Chair Yoga
May 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Weaverville Public Library

Join Barbara Schauer from Weaverville Yoga for a free one hour session of Chair Yoga.

No Registration is necessary. Newcomers are welcome!

Bring your own yoga mat if you have one, but don’t worry if you don’t. We’ll have extra mats on hand for participants.

This simple practice does a myriad of things we all know are necessary: building strength, improving posture, developing better balance, healing the body by lowering stress and deepening breath, enhancing mood, and lifting energy calmly.

Everyone feels better after a yoga practice.

Huge thanks to the Friends of the Weaverville Library for sponsoring this program!