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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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Restaurant Revitalization Fund: What to Expect Next
May 19 all-day
Online w/ Small Business Administration
As registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund opens, the SBA has issued guidance on what to expect next.
What to expect next:
  1. As outlined by Congress, the SBA will focus their reviews on the priority applications that have been submitted. Applicants who have submitted a non-priority application will find their applications remain in a Review status while the priority applications are processed during the first 21 days. Applicants in this status should not anticipate any outreach from the SBA during this period.
  2. Following a successful application submission, all applications will first enter a stage called “IRS verification”. This process may take up to seven days and allows the SBA to validate your application submission.
  3. If you have questions about the award calculation, see the program guide, pages 7–9.
  4. The 4506T form is signed with your application during the e-sign process. You do not need to submit an additional 4506T.
  5. If you are entering a state in the address section(s) use the abbreviation in capital letters (e.g., PA, TX, ME, WA, etc.).
  6. For application support, you may submit a message using the platform inbox. For quick answers, this may be your best route.
As a reminder, per federal award program guidelines that require the same and equal information be provided to each applicant, SBA’s team members are limited on responses they can provide to applicants, including specific questions regarding RRF eligibility, potential award amount, and other detailed information.
Summit Coffee – RAD – Outdoors –
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Summit Coffee

We will meet outside on a large grassy area by the back exit from the building.
** You must bring your own chair **
Wear a hat and bring sun screen if desired.
Please wear a mask when ordering inside. Bring a credit card.
Please do not bring outside beverages (other than water) or food.
Maintain social distance of at least six meet from others.

What we’re about

If you are a coffee lover, then you need to know this word: FIKA (fee-ka). It is a Swedish word that doesn’t translate well to English. It is a noun. It is a verb. And it must be experienced. You go to have a fika. And when you meet for fika, you fika. Followers of the 40 days of Fika series on FortyDaysFika.com & Ashevilleblog.com have been requesting to gather for Fika – so we are delivering! If you would like to slow down, meet some new people, and enjoy a cup o’ joe, then come and pull up a chair for some coffee and companionship. Meet us every week at a different location around Asheville and join us for Fika – coffee and friendship. Just look for the Swedish flag on the table! Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday Kid’s Night! Chick-fil-A Asheville Mall
May 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chick-fil-A Asheville Mall

Join us EVERY Wednesday night for Kid’s Night! Children receive a free four-count kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal. See you on Wednesdays!

Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
May 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
12 Bones Brewing

Totally Rad Trivia invades 12 Bones South every Wednesday evening for two hours of Pop Culture Trivia. Grab a beer, some BBQ and buckle in for some fun and challenging Trivia.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Restaurant Revitalization Fund: What to Expect Next
May 20 all-day
Online w/ Small Business Administration
As registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund opens, the SBA has issued guidance on what to expect next.
What to expect next:
  1. As outlined by Congress, the SBA will focus their reviews on the priority applications that have been submitted. Applicants who have submitted a non-priority application will find their applications remain in a Review status while the priority applications are processed during the first 21 days. Applicants in this status should not anticipate any outreach from the SBA during this period.
  2. Following a successful application submission, all applications will first enter a stage called “IRS verification”. This process may take up to seven days and allows the SBA to validate your application submission.
  3. If you have questions about the award calculation, see the program guide, pages 7–9.
  4. The 4506T form is signed with your application during the e-sign process. You do not need to submit an additional 4506T.
  5. If you are entering a state in the address section(s) use the abbreviation in capital letters (e.g., PA, TX, ME, WA, etc.).
  6. For application support, you may submit a message using the platform inbox. For quick answers, this may be your best route.
As a reminder, per federal award program guidelines that require the same and equal information be provided to each applicant, SBA’s team members are limited on responses they can provide to applicants, including specific questions regarding RRF eligibility, potential award amount, and other detailed information.
The 2021 Everybody Knows Somebody Awareness + Fundraising Breakfast
May 20 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Online w/ Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders

Everybody knows somebody struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder and recovery looks different for each of these individuals and families.

 

What does recovery look like?  Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders (CRC for ED) will address that question along with how the organization has met the needs of the community through the added challenges of this past year at its 2021 Annual Awareness and Fundraising Breakfast on Thursday, May 20th at 7:30am.

 

This year, due to COVID-related safety measures, CRC for ED will host their event in a hybrid format (invite only, limited seating at Highland Brewing Event Center in Asheville -and- live stream open to the general public).  The purpose of the one-hour program is to raise awareness about eating disorders and the services CRC for ED provides while inspiring support for the organization.

To RSVP and join the organization through livestream, see:  https://crcfored.com/events/

 

Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders is the only nonprofit in NC dedicated to providing education, resources, and support to individuals, families, and professionals concerned with disordered eating and recovery from eating disorders.

Open mic Come sing, play, and support fellow artists
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
White Horse Black Mountain
Sunset Rooftop Comedy Shows in Downtown Asheville
May 20 @ 7:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Slice of Life Comedy & Disclaimer Lounge present: Sunset Rooftop Standup Comedy by Local Professional Comics Every Thursday at Rabbit Rabbit

Come grab dinner and a show at Rabbit Rabbit, in Downtown Asheville Outside Theatre Space:
**Great Craft Rabbit-themed cocktails available
**AVL Pizza truck on-site & AVL Pizza full menu available
**Rooftop-seating, depending on weather
**Sanitized Headphones provided so you don’t miss a joke while getting your food & drinks, works anywhere around the venue

Hosted by: Cody Hughes
Featuring: Petey Smith McDowell, Cary Goff & other premier Asheville comics!

What: Weekly Outdoor & Rooftop Sunset Comedy Dinner Shows
When: Thursdays, 5/6,13,20 & 27, 7p (6:30 doors)
Where: Rabbit Rabbit, Downtown Asheville 75 Coxe Ave
Cost: $12

Tickets at RabbitRabbitavl.com
More information or to inquire about performing, contact Michele Scheve at [email protected]

*If it rains or is too windy we may move the show to our great space under the roof!

Friday, May 21, 2021
Restaurant Revitalization Fund: What to Expect Next
May 21 all-day
Online w/ Small Business Administration
As registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund opens, the SBA has issued guidance on what to expect next.
What to expect next:
  1. As outlined by Congress, the SBA will focus their reviews on the priority applications that have been submitted. Applicants who have submitted a non-priority application will find their applications remain in a Review status while the priority applications are processed during the first 21 days. Applicants in this status should not anticipate any outreach from the SBA during this period.
  2. Following a successful application submission, all applications will first enter a stage called “IRS verification”. This process may take up to seven days and allows the SBA to validate your application submission.
  3. If you have questions about the award calculation, see the program guide, pages 7–9.
  4. The 4506T form is signed with your application during the e-sign process. You do not need to submit an additional 4506T.
  5. If you are entering a state in the address section(s) use the abbreviation in capital letters (e.g., PA, TX, ME, WA, etc.).
  6. For application support, you may submit a message using the platform inbox. For quick answers, this may be your best route.
As a reminder, per federal award program guidelines that require the same and equal information be provided to each applicant, SBA’s team members are limited on responses they can provide to applicants, including specific questions regarding RRF eligibility, potential award amount, and other detailed information.
Brunch B’yahad Virtual
May 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Online w/ Asheville Jewish Community Center

Brunch B’Yahad is now available through Zoom meeting here.   

Join new and old friends for light brunch, socialization and lively discussion.  Featured guest speakers, and relevant cultural and timely topics will fill our minds.

Fisher Vineyards Dinner
May 21 @ 6:30 pm
The Farm at Old Edwards

Join us at The Farm at Old Edwards in beautiful Highlands, North Carolina for a Top Chef Dinner featuring the extraordinary wines of Fisher Vineyards, which produces wines from both Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Atlantan Chefs, Matthew Basford of Canoe and Chris Hall of Local Three, will each cook to a different wine-pairing, creating an exciting and delicious exploration of the two distinct wine regions. 
Call 855-421-2919 for details. 

LIVE: Asheville Jazz Orchestra
May 21 @ 8:00 pm
White Horse Black Mountain
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Grab Brunch at River’s End
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
River’s End Restaurant

River's End Restaurant exterior

River’s End Restaurant is an iconic spot for locals and visitors to Bryson City. Enjoy spectacular views of the gorge, with paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Stop in for year-round lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch during the summer season, and choose from a wide range of appetizing entrees, burgers, salads, pizza, and sandwiches. Hang out for a while and enjoy a large selection of signature cocktails, wine, and beer, including local favorites.

In River’s End Restaurant, every seat has a view of the river! Enjoy music by the river and views of paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Join our waitlist online to reserve a table or order online and grab your meal to go, for a sunny lunch right by the river!

Bold Souls Morning Yoga
May 22 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Bold Rock Hard Cider (Mills River, NC)

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on with a local trainer and yoga instructor as they lead a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!
After yoga, feel free to have a cider or some delicious lunch from the food truck.
Farm Family Fun Day
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse)

Join us at Ross Farms at Jack Young’s Greenhouse for a family friendly, COVID cautious celebration of fun on Saturday, May 22 from 10 am to 2 pm! The Usual Suspects Food Truck will be there serving delicious sandwiches and Joker’s Trade will be providing smooth tunes to groove to. Our greenhouses will be open and full of flourishing plants, from annuals to veggie starters and everything between! We’ll bring the bloom, you bring the fun! Ross Farms at Jack Young’s Greenhouse is located at 91 Holbrook Rd, Candler, NC. We look forward to seeing you!

Coffee and Conversation
May 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Grind AVL

The purpose of Coffee and Conversation is to have productive talk and dialogue that build communities, foster ideas of growth, solidarity and networking. In essence, no matter what we do in our daily living, our mission with “Enjoy Your Life”, is to promote others through positive action and empowerment. Remember, the temperature is changing and nights are getting colder. If you have any old coats please bring them to this Saturday’s meeting. We would like to discuss a time, place and date where some members may want to volunteer and hand out coats or any articles of clothing to homeless people downtown. Thanks, Marvin Ramsey

What we’re about

This group is dedicated to people who want to enjoy their lives. This means accepting where you’re at and consciously choosing to make the most of it. This is a group where you can be yourself with other like minded people. We’ll do a wide range of activities from hiking to tubing to going out on the town to networking and giving back to our community and more. No matter what we do our goal is always to enjoy our lives and empower others.

Airshow at The One Stop: Widespread Panic cover
May 22 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

The One Stop presents two nights with Airshow.
Airshow will perform two sets with the second set featuring the music of Phish & Widespread Panic.
Saturday, April 24th – Phish cover
Saturday, May 22nd – Widespread Panic cover
Doors 6:00PM; Show 7:00PM
CASH donations accepted at the door
Relia’s Lost Kitchen: Orin Swift Wine Dinner
May 22 @ 6:00 pm
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Relia's Lost Kitchen Orin Swift

Relia’s Lost Kitchen is a series of exclusive pop-up dinner events in honor of NOC founder Aurelia Kennedy and the original restaurant that nourished visitors from all over the globe.

Guests will enjoy a freshly prepared five-course dinner, with each course perfectly paired with wines from the renowned Orin Swift portfolio, thoughtfully crafted from the vineyards of California. Dine overlooking Relia’s Garden with the Nantahala River just below.

Tables will be set up to seat four guests at a time and guests are required to book in parties of four to maximize seating availability for this exclusive, socially distanced event. Doors will open at 6PM for the 6:30PM dinner service.

Great Peacock and Cordovas
May 22 @ 6:30 pm
Salvage Station

Great Peacock + Cordovas

Spitting stories of love, loss and pain, Nashville’s Great Peacock⎯⎯ comprised of lead singer and guitarist Andrew Nelson, guitarist Blount Floyd, drummer Nick Recio and bass player Frank Keith IV ⎯⎯ challenge the very notion of genre, dismantling tradition and blurring the lines between rock ‘n roll, conventional folk music and true Americana. Having earned praise from Paste, the Nashville Scene, American Songwriter, No Depression, Relix and PopMatters, the band ignites a kind of unapologetic spark. As fixtures on the Southern festival circuit including Shakey Knees, they’ve shared stages with an abundance of equally-minded noise-makers, including Susto, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Cage the Elephant, American Aquarium, Margo Price and Jonathan Tyler.

LIVE: The Lads of Trad
May 22 @ 8:00 pm
White Horse Black Mountain

WHITE HORSE LIVE: The Lads of Trad

This fantastically facile Celtic trio comprises three of the finest Celtic players around: Connell Sanderson, Cailen Campbell and David Brown. Dazzling!

Sunday, May 23, 2021
A Raffle for the YMI Cultural Center
May 23 all-day
Online

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Raffle 1:
The winner and three guests will receive a private tour of the YMI Cultural Center, view its archives (which date back tot he 1800s), then have dinner in this remarkable place.
Raffle 2:
Win a dozen pieces of East Fork pottery in the glaze of your choice, including the ones they no longer sell.
Each raffle ticket costs $5.00 and you can but as many as you like. Enter now until May 27th an Noon.
Buy Tickets Here! 100% of your donations benefit Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center, one of the United States’ oldest Black cultural centers, promoting Black excellence through community engagement, advocacy, leadership development and economic justice.
Grab Brunch at River’s End
May 23 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
River’s End Restaurant

River's End Restaurant exterior

River’s End Restaurant is an iconic spot for locals and visitors to Bryson City. Enjoy spectacular views of the gorge, with paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Stop in for year-round lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch during the summer season, and choose from a wide range of appetizing entrees, burgers, salads, pizza, and sandwiches. Hang out for a while and enjoy a large selection of signature cocktails, wine, and beer, including local favorites.

In River’s End Restaurant, every seat has a view of the river! Enjoy music by the river and views of paddlers passing through as they complete their Nantahala River Rafting trip. Join our waitlist online to reserve a table or order online and grab your meal to go, for a sunny lunch right by the river!

Bluegrass Brunch
May 23 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jack of the Wood

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch is every Sunday! Our menu kicks off at 12Noon with live tunes by Supper Break from 1-3pm. Try our $6 Bloody Mary or Mimosa, or grab a $15 Bottles of Champagne & OJ! Try one of our tasty brunch specials or order from our artisanal sandwich menu. Sláinte Y’all!

JAZZ BRUNCH Free · One World West
May 23 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
One World West Brewing

JAZZ BRUNCH @ ONE WORLD WEST
EVERY SUNDAY FROM 1:30-4PM
FIRST SET BY THE HOUSE BAND & SECOND SET IS A JAZZ JAM
WEEKLY BRUNCH MENU FROM UMAMI MAMI
Food Truck Sundays
May 23 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Archetype Brewing

In conjunction with Sunday Sessions Live (and virtual) music: Food Truck Sundays will bring a new or rotating “staff favorite” cuisine each week to the Beechams Curve offerings.
Gan Shan West, our main culinary provider 6 days a week, is closed on Sundays. Enjoy the convenience, delicious variety and the music – all in one Sunday Funday stop!

LIVE: Tracey Schmidt and Friends
May 23 @ 7:30 pm
White Horse Black Mountain

WHITE HORSE LIVE: Tracey Schmidt and Friends

An award-winning poet and performer whose work has been published in numerous journals and anthologies. She’s performed poetry around the country, at TED-X, and currently teaches creativity, poetry, and photography in such facilities as the NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Julia Cameron’s Creativity Camp, the JC Campbell Folk School, and in her hometown of Asheville, NC. She’s facilitated poetry writing around the country in schools, prisons, and with those on a healing journey. Tracey’s book of poetry, I Have Fallen in Love with the World, was published in 2011 to rave reviews, and she’s recorded a CD, Returning Home, with Mariam Matossian and members of Asheville’s acclaimed Free Planet Radio that includes works she‘ll be performing.

Monday, May 24, 2021
A Raffle for the YMI Cultural Center
May 24 all-day
Online

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Raffle 1:
The winner and three guests will receive a private tour of the YMI Cultural Center, view its archives (which date back tot he 1800s), then have dinner in this remarkable place.
Raffle 2:
Win a dozen pieces of East Fork pottery in the glaze of your choice, including the ones they no longer sell.
Each raffle ticket costs $5.00 and you can but as many as you like. Enter now until May 27th an Noon.
Buy Tickets Here! 100% of your donations benefit Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center, one of the United States’ oldest Black cultural centers, promoting Black excellence through community engagement, advocacy, leadership development and economic justice.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
A Raffle for the YMI Cultural Center
May 25 all-day
Online

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Raffle 1:
The winner and three guests will receive a private tour of the YMI Cultural Center, view its archives (which date back tot he 1800s), then have dinner in this remarkable place.
Raffle 2:
Win a dozen pieces of East Fork pottery in the glaze of your choice, including the ones they no longer sell.
Each raffle ticket costs $5.00 and you can but as many as you like. Enter now until May 27th an Noon.
Buy Tickets Here! 100% of your donations benefit Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center, one of the United States’ oldest Black cultural centers, promoting Black excellence through community engagement, advocacy, leadership development and economic justice.
Tuesday brews day run
May 25 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Urban Orchard Cider Co. - West

Cider time!! We will have our usual 1, 3, 5/6 mile options and paces vary. Stay around after for a beer/cider and hang with your fellow runners. Hope to see you all there!!!

Please note this is a change up in the meeting location due to Upcountry being closed. There are a tone of options and they were written before all the greenway changes. Nevertheless. The directions should work. Bring your plucky spirit and sense of adventure and we’ll make it exciting!

Mile 1: follow Haywood to riverside (other side of river) and back

Two options for Mile 3.
New one avoiding Lyman with some more hill work: Down Haywood. R Roberts. L clingman. L Hilliard. L rector. R Owens bell. R clingman. Stay R on Haywood. R Roberts R West Haywood. L club st to trade st. R Roberts. L west Haywood. West Haywood becomes craven. Over bridge. Follow Craven to R. R Haywood. Back to urban.
Old Mile 3: down Haywood, left Roberts st, left craven, left riverside drive, left Lyman, left Roberts, right clingman, left hillard, left rector, left Owen bell lane, right clingman, clingman to Haywood and back to brewery

Mile 6: down Haywood, left Roberts st, left craven, left riverside drive, right Lyman, down Lyman, right amboy, right river view drive, lap around French broad river park, left amboy, left Lyman, left Roberts, right clingman, left hillard,left rector, left Owen bell lane, right clingman, clingman to Haywood rd and back to brewery.

5.7 MILES with a few hills (500 feet elev gain)- down Haywood, cross bridge, L on Hilliard, L Rector, R Clingman, take left at Grey Eagle to stay on Clingman, R Roberts, L Haywood, cross bridge, L Riverview, all the way and left at bottom of hill and loop clockwise around doggie park, continue under bridge on Greenway towards Carrier Park, R on State Street, Right on Wellington, right at the top on Haywood, down Haywood back to Cider.

Magnetic in the Smoky Park OUTDOOR SHOW
May 25 @ 7:00 pm
Smoky Park Supper Club

OUTDOOR SHOW

Join us on Tuesday nights for Magnetic’s signature variety show. There will be an exciting mix of comedy, music, theatre, dance, magic and more! Smoky Park Supper Club is offering us their beautiful outdoor venue, and will be selling food and drinks. The event is BYOC (bring your own chair), and we will, of course, be following strict Covid safety protocols. We can’t wait to see you there!