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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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
MANNAfesting Hope: One Ticket. Nine Families Fed. Fundraiser
Jun 16 all-day
Online
MANNAfesting Hope is a simple fundraising campaign to continue providing food and hope to the growing number of people who need our help.
We are asking our Blue Jean Ball enthusiasts, and ALL those who want to help our neighbors in crisis, to donate to MANNA in the amount of what one ticket to Blue Jean Ball would have been: just $95.
Your gift can help MANNAfest Hope for our community by providing enough food for over nine family food boxes.
(You can donate securely online at events.mannafoodbank.org, or send a check to MANNA with MANNAfesting Hope in the notes.)
Official Statement: Asheville Tourists
Jun 16 all-day
Online
Orange Peel: Black Lives Mater! Resources
Jun 16 all-day
Online

Image Map
BLACK LIVES MATTER!
We want to express our support for the tens of thousands of people right here in our community standing up against systemic racism and the mistreatment of people of color.  As a gathering place for the community which hosts diverse crowds on a regular basis, we want all patrons to feel safe, respected, welcome, and valued, both at our venue and when they leave. We are committed to listening, learning, and supporting black voices and black-owned businesses in our community.  Here are some ways you can help, too:

Phase 3 Industry Guidance from NCDHHS
Jun 16 all-day
Online
As we look toward the potential of moving into Phase 3 after June 26th and more businesses work to reopen and resume business in the new normal, it is important for businesses to stay up-to-date on the current recommendations.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has provided industry-specific guidance for safety measures related to COVID-19. Click “more information” below for industry-specific guidance.
Pisgah Legal: Benefits Guide During COVID-19
Jun 16 all-day
Online

This guide points towards help during this difficult time. This is not legal advice. The guide does not cover every
situation you may face. If you need additional help, contact Pisgah Legal Services at
(800) 489-6144 or apply online at pisgahlegal.org.

Pisgah Legal: Resources for supporting local Black-owned businesses
Jun 16 all-day
Online
Resources for supporting local Black-owned businesses:
  • The Hood Huggers International Green Book serves as a starting guide for anyone interested in supporting the resiliency of the African American community in Asheville. The goal is to highlight and connect the businesses and organizations listed, and to provide career inspiration for our youth.
  • The Color Of Asheville directory, compiled by Sasha Mitchell, includes African American owned businesses in Asheville, NC.
  •  AVL TODAY listing of local black-owned businesses submitted by readers.
These are just a few of the community resources available.
Please share any resources that you have to [email protected].
Pisgah Legal: Updated information for renters
Jun 16 all-day
Online

he information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact Pisgah Legal Services or a private attorney if you need to speak with an attorney regarding your specific situation. You can apply online for Pisgah Legal at www.pisgahlegal.org/free-legal-assistance or call 1-800-489-6144.

Pisgah Legal: What You Need to Know About Returning to Work
Jun 16 all-day
For Workers: Jessica Leaven, Employee Specialist from Grimes, Teich and Anderson, LLP, and Pisgah Legal volunteer attorney, presented a Facebook Live on “What You Need to Know About Returning to Work.”

 

Resources to help us find our way to social justice and equity Literacy Council
Jun 16 all-day
Online

Racism, white privilege

and what it all means

Recognizing and understanding racism, and actively unlearning the everyday, built-in mechanisms of systemic racism is an ongoing effort that must be made by every single one of us. It can be difficult to navigate issues, origins, and solutions surrounding systemic racism, especially with so many different angles portrayed by the media.
There are countless truthful resources to help us find our way to social justice and equity. Here are just a few educational resources and ways to help our Black communities:
Educational reading:
The above photo has an excellent list of books!
Community:
Media:
Follow Black activists and voices on social media! Please reach out to us if you’d like suggestions on whom to follow.
The Gallery at Flat Rock Offers Porch Portraits
Jun 16 all-day
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Suzanne has generously donated a portion of the session fee to Flat Rock Playhouse and she has a goal of raising $15,000 before the end of the year! She has currently raised $2,015, so help Suzanne reach her goal and capture some memories along the way. Check out some of her portraits above and click the link below to schedule your session today!

Inspired by the national trend of porch portraits, Suzanne of The Gallery at Flat Rock, will be offering portrait sessions and donating a portion of the session cost to Flat Rock Playhouse. 

 A fifteen-minute porch portrait session is $65 (cash or check) of which $15 will be donated to the Flat Rock Playhouse, a friend and neighbor to the gallery which made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 season. 

Three Powerful Documentaries Events happening in America today
Jun 16 all-day
Online

The Peace Center has partnered with Magnolia Pictures to offer three curated documentaries for in-home streaming designed to give a deeper understanding of the events happening in America today.

Now through June 30, these engaging and thought-provoking films are available to own separately for $6.99 each or as a bundle for $15.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020
MANNAfesting Hope: One Ticket. Nine Families Fed. Fundraiser
Jun 17 all-day
Online
MANNAfesting Hope is a simple fundraising campaign to continue providing food and hope to the growing number of people who need our help.
We are asking our Blue Jean Ball enthusiasts, and ALL those who want to help our neighbors in crisis, to donate to MANNA in the amount of what one ticket to Blue Jean Ball would have been: just $95.
Your gift can help MANNAfest Hope for our community by providing enough food for over nine family food boxes.
(You can donate securely online at events.mannafoodbank.org, or send a check to MANNA with MANNAfesting Hope in the notes.)
Official Statement: Asheville Tourists
Jun 17 all-day
Online
Orange Peel: Black Lives Mater! Resources
Jun 17 all-day
Online

Image Map
BLACK LIVES MATTER!
We want to express our support for the tens of thousands of people right here in our community standing up against systemic racism and the mistreatment of people of color.  As a gathering place for the community which hosts diverse crowds on a regular basis, we want all patrons to feel safe, respected, welcome, and valued, both at our venue and when they leave. We are committed to listening, learning, and supporting black voices and black-owned businesses in our community.  Here are some ways you can help, too:

Phase 3 Industry Guidance from NCDHHS
Jun 17 all-day
Online
As we look toward the potential of moving into Phase 3 after June 26th and more businesses work to reopen and resume business in the new normal, it is important for businesses to stay up-to-date on the current recommendations.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has provided industry-specific guidance for safety measures related to COVID-19. Click “more information” below for industry-specific guidance.
Pisgah Legal: Benefits Guide During COVID-19
Jun 17 all-day
Online

This guide points towards help during this difficult time. This is not legal advice. The guide does not cover every
situation you may face. If you need additional help, contact Pisgah Legal Services at
(800) 489-6144 or apply online at pisgahlegal.org.

Pisgah Legal: Resources for supporting local Black-owned businesses
Jun 17 all-day
Online
Resources for supporting local Black-owned businesses:
  • The Hood Huggers International Green Book serves as a starting guide for anyone interested in supporting the resiliency of the African American community in Asheville. The goal is to highlight and connect the businesses and organizations listed, and to provide career inspiration for our youth.
  • The Color Of Asheville directory, compiled by Sasha Mitchell, includes African American owned businesses in Asheville, NC.
  •  AVL TODAY listing of local black-owned businesses submitted by readers.
These are just a few of the community resources available.
Please share any resources that you have to [email protected].
Pisgah Legal: Updated information for renters
Jun 17 all-day
Online

he information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact Pisgah Legal Services or a private attorney if you need to speak with an attorney regarding your specific situation. You can apply online for Pisgah Legal at www.pisgahlegal.org/free-legal-assistance or call 1-800-489-6144.

Pisgah Legal: What You Need to Know About Returning to Work
Jun 17 all-day
For Workers: Jessica Leaven, Employee Specialist from Grimes, Teich and Anderson, LLP, and Pisgah Legal volunteer attorney, presented a Facebook Live on “What You Need to Know About Returning to Work.”

 

Resources to help us find our way to social justice and equity Literacy Council
Jun 17 all-day
Online

Racism, white privilege

and what it all means

Recognizing and understanding racism, and actively unlearning the everyday, built-in mechanisms of systemic racism is an ongoing effort that must be made by every single one of us. It can be difficult to navigate issues, origins, and solutions surrounding systemic racism, especially with so many different angles portrayed by the media.
There are countless truthful resources to help us find our way to social justice and equity. Here are just a few educational resources and ways to help our Black communities:
Educational reading:
The above photo has an excellent list of books!
Community:
Media:
Follow Black activists and voices on social media! Please reach out to us if you’d like suggestions on whom to follow.
Three Powerful Documentaries Events happening in America today
Jun 17 all-day
Online

The Peace Center has partnered with Magnolia Pictures to offer three curated documentaries for in-home streaming designed to give a deeper understanding of the events happening in America today.

Now through June 30, these engaging and thought-provoking films are available to own separately for $6.99 each or as a bundle for $15.

Free Lunches at Ferguson YMCA
Jun 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ferguson Family YMCA

Image may contain: 2 people, people sitting and outdoor, possible text that says 'the MEETING COMMUNITY NEED'

FREE LUNCHES for anyone 18 years of age and under at the Ferguson Family YMCA. Simply drive up to our front door and let us know how many lunches you need, no questions asked.

For additional food for your family, pick up a FREE box of fresh produce at our Mobile Markets. Calendars are online at ymcawnc.org/nutritionprograms.

Thursday, June 18, 2020
MANNAfesting Hope: One Ticket. Nine Families Fed. Fundraiser
Jun 18 all-day
Online
MANNAfesting Hope is a simple fundraising campaign to continue providing food and hope to the growing number of people who need our help.
We are asking our Blue Jean Ball enthusiasts, and ALL those who want to help our neighbors in crisis, to donate to MANNA in the amount of what one ticket to Blue Jean Ball would have been: just $95.
Your gift can help MANNAfest Hope for our community by providing enough food for over nine family food boxes.
(You can donate securely online at events.mannafoodbank.org, or send a check to MANNA with MANNAfesting Hope in the notes.)
Official Statement: Asheville Tourists
Jun 18 all-day
Online
Orange Peel: Black Lives Mater! Resources
Jun 18 all-day
Online

Image Map
BLACK LIVES MATTER!
We want to express our support for the tens of thousands of people right here in our community standing up against systemic racism and the mistreatment of people of color.  As a gathering place for the community which hosts diverse crowds on a regular basis, we want all patrons to feel safe, respected, welcome, and valued, both at our venue and when they leave. We are committed to listening, learning, and supporting black voices and black-owned businesses in our community.  Here are some ways you can help, too:

Phase 3 Industry Guidance from NCDHHS
Jun 18 all-day
Online
As we look toward the potential of moving into Phase 3 after June 26th and more businesses work to reopen and resume business in the new normal, it is important for businesses to stay up-to-date on the current recommendations.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has provided industry-specific guidance for safety measures related to COVID-19. Click “more information” below for industry-specific guidance.
Pisgah Legal: Benefits Guide During COVID-19
Jun 18 all-day
Online

This guide points towards help during this difficult time. This is not legal advice. The guide does not cover every
situation you may face. If you need additional help, contact Pisgah Legal Services at
(800) 489-6144 or apply online at pisgahlegal.org.

Pisgah Legal: Resources for supporting local Black-owned businesses
Jun 18 all-day
Online
Resources for supporting local Black-owned businesses:
  • The Hood Huggers International Green Book serves as a starting guide for anyone interested in supporting the resiliency of the African American community in Asheville. The goal is to highlight and connect the businesses and organizations listed, and to provide career inspiration for our youth.
  • The Color Of Asheville directory, compiled by Sasha Mitchell, includes African American owned businesses in Asheville, NC.
  •  AVL TODAY listing of local black-owned businesses submitted by readers.
These are just a few of the community resources available.
Please share any resources that you have to [email protected].
Pisgah Legal: Updated information for renters
Jun 18 all-day
Online

he information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact Pisgah Legal Services or a private attorney if you need to speak with an attorney regarding your specific situation. You can apply online for Pisgah Legal at www.pisgahlegal.org/free-legal-assistance or call 1-800-489-6144.

Pisgah Legal: What You Need to Know About Returning to Work
Jun 18 all-day
For Workers: Jessica Leaven, Employee Specialist from Grimes, Teich and Anderson, LLP, and Pisgah Legal volunteer attorney, presented a Facebook Live on “What You Need to Know About Returning to Work.”