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.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
Kate Steinbeck
Music for solo flute – A program of surprises
This concert is a fundraiser for a mission trip to Armenia to play concerts for UN Refugee communities and others
Advanced reservations are encouraged.
Read more about Adventure Armenia here: https://panharmonia.org/2023/01/02/adventure-armenia/
Once we reach 700 donors, our magic Give UNC Asheville golden ticket will become activated! The ticket is currently hidden somewhere on campus, and the student who finds it will decide which fund will receive an extra $1,000 gift, thanks to the generosity of Vice Chancellor of Advancement Kirk Swenson.
La Sylphide (translated to “The Sylph”) is a magical morality tale about the pitfalls of temptation. Set in Scotland, the ballet tells of James, his fiancé Effie, and a beautiful Sylph who first appears as a dream, ultimately luring James into the woods, abandoning friends and his bride. La Sylphide features exquisite classical technique, intriguing characters, and leaves questions for the audience to ponder about the choices we make. La Sylphide is one of the oldest full length classical ballets still in repertoires of major ballet companies across the globe.
International Ballet’s La Sylphide will feature Greenville Native Ekaterina Nechayeva as the Sylph.
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Join us for a 6 week series to explore the gentle practice of meditation. We’ll sample from a variety of traditions/tools; practices that have been known to inspire peace and insight. Comfortable, loose clothing is recommended and a floor mat if you have one, chairs will be out as well for your comfort. Can’t wait to see you there! This program is for adults and will take place in our library community room every other Saturday morning. No registration is required. All library programs are free to attend. |
Please join us in Hendersonville, NC, April 29th, 2PM. Live Music From Johhny Blackwell and Joe Roads, as well as Raffle Prizes! Fundraiser benefits Jennifer’s cancer treatment and search for a cure. Thank you!!! Other ways to help: https://givesendgo.com/G9QUV?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=G9QUV https://gofund.me/57aec302
Join us on SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH at 305 Main Street in Hendersonville, NC for a Benefit to help fund our treatment and search for a cure (STAGE 4 NO MORE: SEARCH FOR A CURE).There will be LIVE MUSIC by Johnnie Blackwell & Joe Roads, a RAFFLE & MORE!!!
Fun begins at 2 PM. See you there!!!
Other ways to help:
https://givesendgo.com/G9QUV?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=G9QUV
https://gofund.me/57aec302
Get Hypnotized as the “Most Asheville” Thing to Do in Downtown Asheville This Weekend. SATURDAY NIGHTS Hypnotist Jon Dee Show all the LAUGHS behind the Subconscious Mind. GUARANTEED to have a Fantastic Time but also to leave with more Hope, Smiles and Belief that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.
Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

We are hosting our third blood drive!
Please join us on Tuesday, May 9th at our Connestee Falls office from 12-4 PM.
Give us a call at (828) 884-7355 to reserve your appointment or go online to redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor keyword: LookingGlass
We hope to see you there!
ASO Amadeus Festival
Visit the Asheville Art Museum Atrium for Music Mixology!
Music on the hour from Noon to 5 pm
The music begins with Flute at Noon, adds Bassoon at 1 pm then Clarinet at 2 pm; Oboe at 3 pm and finally mixes in a French horn at 4 pm to concoct a woodwind quintet!
Gorgeous music featuring: Kare Steinbeck, flute; Rosalind Buda, bassoon; Taylor Massey, clarinet; Michael Jones, oboe; Anneka Zuehlke, French horn
Each musical portion is 20-25 minutes long. Drop in for any part of the afternoon. Walk-ins are welcome. Reservations are encouraged, as seating is limited.
Save a Life. Donate Blood.
Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. Asheville Outlets is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a mobile blood drive.
The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Friday, May 26, from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the parking lot located behind the food court. May is Trauma Awareness Month for the Red Cross. Blood need rises as Trauma needs rise in summer months, with more travel, Auto accidents, and when outdoor activities increase so does physical injury. Your help collecting much needed blood supply is valued. Thank you!
Donors are asked to register in advance by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/give and entering the sponsor code AshevilleOutlets.
A restorative sound bath to heal your mind-body and raise funds for FOMCA (Friends of Madison County Animals).
Lay back on the island in one of the oldest rivers on the planet – the French Broad.
Allow your worries and tension to be gently washed away and you relax into the healing vibrations of a sound bath.
This ancient practice is designed to re-set the nervous system, bringing peace and balance to the body-mind.
FOMCA provides free and low-cost services to pet owners in need, with the goal of reducing pet overpopulation, preventing neglect, suffering and the unnecessary relinquishment or abandonment of animals. They strive to preserve the human/animal bond by keeping pets and their families together when they hit on hard times.
We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.
Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Come hang out with us at Blue Ghost Brewing Company in Fletcher on Wednesday!
Blue Ghost Brewing is donating 10 percent of sales from 4:00-9:00 PM on June 14th to Homeward Bound to support our mission of preventing and ending homelessness through permanent housing and support.
Some staff will be there to collect donations of household goods for our Welcome Home Donation Center.
Here’s a detailed Wish List of things we need

The American Red Cross, WLOS News 13, and iHeart Radio urge donors of all blood types to come out to the 36th annual Operation Blood Drive
Right now, there is a great need for donations to address a recent drop in appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply. Individuals of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now to give blood. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org and using ‘OBD2023’ sponsor code, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
Please join us for MoonieFest! There will be Live Music & a Karaoke Contest by Thunderstruck Entertainment. Live music includes Misdemeanor, Jeremy Whiteside and Joe Roads. This is a free event that also includes a raffle and cornhole. There will be a food truck, ice cream and drinks available on the premises at cost. MoonieFest is a fundraising event to benefit Stage 4 No More: Search for a Cure. Help Jennifer in her fight to find healing from stage 4 cancer. Donations appreciated.Want to know why it is called “MoonieFest”? Well, come join us and find out. Thank you.
Other ways to help:
https://gofund.me/57aec302
https://givesendgo.com/G9QUV?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campai
The American Red Cross, WLOS News 13, and iHeart Radio urge donors of all blood types to come out to the 36th annual Operation Blood Drive
Right now, there is a great need for donations to address a recent drop in appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply. Individuals of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now to give blood. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org and using ‘OBD2023’ sponsor code, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
The American Red Cross, WLOS News 13, and iHeart Radio urge donors of all blood types to come out to the 36th annual Operation Blood Drive
Right now, there is a great need for donations to address a recent drop in appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply. Individuals of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now to give blood. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org and using ‘OBD2023’ sponsor code, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
The American Red Cross, WLOS News 13, and iHeart Radio urge donors of all blood types to come out to the 36th annual Operation Blood Drive
Right now, there is a great need for donations to address a recent drop in appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply. Individuals of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now to give blood. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org and using ‘OBD2023’ sponsor code, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
The American Red Cross, WLOS News 13, and iHeart Radio urge donors of all blood types to come out to the 36th annual Operation Blood Drive
Right now, there is a great need for donations to address a recent drop in appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply. Individuals of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now to give blood. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org and using ‘OBD2023’ sponsor code, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
The American Red Cross, WLOS News 13, and iHeart Radio urge donors of all blood types to come out to the 36th annual Operation Blood Drive
Right now, there is a great need for donations to address a recent drop in appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply. Individuals of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now to give blood. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org and using ‘OBD2023’ sponsor code, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.
Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!
Support Students And Families
There are three simple ways you can support local students to ensure they’re prepared to enter the classroom in August.
- Shop Online! Purchase supplies or a fully stocked backpack at Roonga for less than $32.
- Make a donation and we’ll shop for you:
- Donate online (follow the prompts in the form below)
- If making your donation from a mobile phone click HERE
- Mail your check to:
- United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
50 S. French Broad Avenue Ste. 100
Asheville, NC 28801
*Please write 2023 School Supply Drive in the memo.- Call our office with your credit card information, 828.239.1153
- Host your own virtual drive by creating a team on Roonga and encouraging your coworkers, friends, and family to get involved. Watch this short video tutorial on how to create your own drive.
*PLEASE NOTE: To ensure each student receives the same quality supplies, we are not accepting loose supplies.
Questions? Contact Audrey Blackburn, 828.239.1123.
Please bring folding chair, snacks if preferred.
We’ll start with basics of meditation and meditation practice.
Following, we’ll have a more in-depth discussion with the goal of developing greater self-awareness. We’ll have a variety of topics to choose from. Meet at 711 South Grove St. Ste B, Hendersonville (WNC Functional Health)
We gather on Tuesday evenings to share a dharma teaching, meditate for 20 minutes, followed by a group discussion. We come together to create a sangha community, and support each other as we deepen, reignite or begin our practice. We are diverse in age, experience and cultural backgrounds but share an interest in Buddhist teachings, specifically Thich Nhat Hanh, but draw from many wells. There is no charge as the dharma and practice should not have a price and be available to everyone. Sangha members are starting kirtan, a book club, and various musical and ceremonial gatherings.
Support Students And Families
There are three simple ways you can support local students to ensure they’re prepared to enter the classroom in August.
- Shop Online! Purchase supplies or a fully stocked backpack at Roonga for less than $32.
- Make a donation and we’ll shop for you:
- Donate online (follow the prompts in the form below)
- If making your donation from a mobile phone click HERE
- Mail your check to:
- United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
50 S. French Broad Avenue Ste. 100
Asheville, NC 28801
*Please write 2023 School Supply Drive in the memo.- Call our office with your credit card information, 828.239.1153
- Host your own virtual drive by creating a team on Roonga and encouraging your coworkers, friends, and family to get involved. Watch this short video tutorial on how to create your own drive.
*PLEASE NOTE: To ensure each student receives the same quality supplies, we are not accepting loose supplies.
Questions? Contact Audrey Blackburn, 828.239.1123.
Support Students And Families
There are three simple ways you can support local students to ensure they’re prepared to enter the classroom in August.
- Shop Online! Purchase supplies or a fully stocked backpack at Roonga for less than $32.
- Make a donation and we’ll shop for you:
- Donate online (follow the prompts in the form below)
- If making your donation from a mobile phone click HERE
- Mail your check to:
- United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
50 S. French Broad Avenue Ste. 100
Asheville, NC 28801
*Please write 2023 School Supply Drive in the memo.- Call our office with your credit card information, 828.239.1153
- Host your own virtual drive by creating a team on Roonga and encouraging your coworkers, friends, and family to get involved. Watch this short video tutorial on how to create your own drive.
*PLEASE NOTE: To ensure each student receives the same quality supplies, we are not accepting loose supplies.
Questions? Contact Audrey Blackburn, 828.239.1123.

