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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Friday, September 1, 2023
LABOR DAY WEEKEND DANCE PARTY
Sep 1 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

DJ MOLLY PARTI & DJ CAMARO
 

Ages 18+ (under 18 must be accompanied by a parent)

Saturday, September 2, 2023
SILENT DISCO: RAVE V. DISCO PARTY
Sep 2 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

DJ ERIK MATTOX

Ages 18+ (under 18 must be accompanied by a parent)

Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Mary Magdalene
Sep 5 @ 7:00 pm
Online

Mary Magdalene Sacred Circle
I invite you to meditate with me and commune with Mary Magdalene’s sacred mysteries for healing, personal transformation and self mastery.

About this Event

Every nature, every modeled form, every creature, exists in and with each other. -Mary 2:2
You are the keepers of sacred magic, the template of the divine feminine, protector of the Holy Grail, the goddess, the Holy of Holies. She is known by many, many names, Magdalene being one. Keepers of the sacred flame, you are being called to come together in community to be held, seen, and to heal your wounds, our wounds of separation, struggle, and profound forgetting. Together, we will awaken, shift, heal, and evolve. Stepping forward with our unique light, truth, and expression of the divine in physical form. As we heal one and awaken, we heal the many, lifting the planetary vibration and collective consciousness together. We will unite all aspects of her beauty, wisdom, power, and grace. We will rise as one, shining in our greatest love.
-AW
Mary Magdalene’s story is shrouded in mystery and mysticism. In the sacred circle, we invoke her truth, wisdom, deep love and reverence for visceral teaching, clearing and activation.
Each month we will gather to connect and commune with the essence of this visionary aspect of divine feminine. We will explore the alchemy of Mary Magdalene in relationship to her Divine attributes of mysticism, love, sacred sexuality, Divine adoration, surrender, faith, and unity consciousness to awaken deeper levels of the Divine feminine to RISE with YOU!
I will offer teachings on alchemical interventions and guided meditation to invite the Divine Feminine to rise in greater ways of clarity, vibrancy and empowerment in your life.
Recurring every 1st Tuedsay of the month, 7:00-7:30pm EST
For questions please contact Adora: [email protected]

You may also like the following events from Visionaries Asheville & Beyond:

Next month, 5th September, 07:00 pm, Mary Magdalene Sacred Circle in Online
Next month, 19th September, 07:00 pm, The Mary Magdalene Retreat-Southern France 2023 in Cognac
This October, 5th October, 07:00 pm, Seeds of the Spirit Free Weekly Meditation Circle in online
Also check out other Health & Wellness Events in Online.

Thursday, September 7, 2023
Goodwill Business Advisory Council (BAC) meeting
Sep 7 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Givens Communities at Givens Estates
Please join us for the next Goodwill Business Advisory Council (BAC) meeting to be held on Thursday, September 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll be meeting at Givens Communities at Givens Estates in Asheville.

Building: Williams Performing Arts Center in Oxford Commons. Click here to view a campus map.

Featured Speakers:
Kevin Schwab – CEO
Christian Grunder – Vice President, Human Resources
Teresa Stephens – Vice President, Affordable Communities
Keith Robinette and Kayla Welch – Talent Acquisition Specialists
Andrew Myers – Natural Resources Crew Leader
Danielle Stringer – Landscape Crew Leader
Dylan Lowery – Turf Crew Leader
Closing Remarks: Kayla Welch and Keith Robinette

Come join us to learn more about how Given Communities is leading the way in providing our area with elder care. We will hear from members of the staff and leadership team. Be sure to stay after the meeting for a tour of the community.

We look forward to seeing all our community partners on September 7. Please register to attend below; space is limited.

Friday, September 8, 2023
AM Power Hour
Sep 8 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Mountain Credit Union

Enjoy a more productive day by meeting prospective customers at the start of your day. You may find a strong referral source, a new vendor, the perfect client, or simply get a foot in the door for connecting again later at another Chamber event. AM Power Hour is great if you are an early-bird or can’t make our after-hours networking events.

AM Power Hour
Sep 8 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Mountain Credit Union
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting: Hendersonville Outfitters
Sep 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Hendersonville Outfitters

Friday, September 8th

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Hendersonville Outfitters

144 3rd Ave West, Hendersonville

SILENT DISCO: TECHNO/STROBE/LASER
Sep 8 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

DJ JAZE & DJ ERIK MATTOX

Ages 18+ (under 18 must be accompanied by a parent)

Saturday, September 9, 2023
Asheville Outlets Hosts Wellness Expo with Yoga Nut to Benefit Babies Need Bottoms
Sep 9 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Asheville Outlets

Asheville Outlets will team with Yoga Nut to host a Wellness Expo on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with booth proceeds benefitting Babies Need Bottoms. The complimentary Expo will provide attendees with a wide array of fitness, health, and wellness tools, including a complimentary yoga session and a movement workshop focusing on spine and hip mobility for pain prevention. Additional activities will include an antigravity chair, mini acupuncture sessions, health & wellness coaching sessions, brain assessments, information on Medicaid and Medicare, blood pressure screenings, and more. For more information on the Wellness Expo, visit ShopAshevilleOutlets.com.

Sunday, September 10, 2023
Skinny Beats Sound Healing
Sep 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
The Restoration Hotel Asheville

Attune your body to new frequencies as a euphony of sounds and music slow your brainwaves to a restorative state, leaving you feeling restored and centered. This one hour sound healing class is $35 and hosted by Skinny Beat’s Billy Zanski.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
How to Thrive in a Recession (When You Are Self Employed)
Sep 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
online

Virtual via Zoom

Description: There’s been talk of a looming recession, and seemingly much to fear: inflation, interest rates, bank failures. But do you need to panic? In short: no. Recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle, and they can actually open doors both for investing and for growing your small business. But it’s important to address the scary parts, and know how to mitigate them. Join me for an empowering class on shoring up your personal finances to stay protected during an economic downturn, and to learn ways that you can position your business for surviving and even thriving in a recession.

We’ll cover:

  • emergency savings
  • personal finance basics
  • inflation
  • adjusting your quarterly tax payments
  • investing: how not to panic
  • hidden opportunities
  • why feelings matter
  • the opportunities hiding in a recession

BIO:

Hannah Cole is a tax expert who serves small creative businesses and mission-driven solopreneurs. A long-time working artist with a high-level exhibition history, the financial challenges of freelancers and small creative businesses are both relevant and personal to Hannah. Her specialty is communicating complex tax issues in a clear, creative-centered, empowering way, through teaching, writing, and the Sunlight podcast. She founded her company, Sunlight Tax, to serve visionary people who are self-employed, with relevant tax and financial education, so you can bring your unique vision to the world.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Business Morning Update
Sep 13 @ 7:45 am – 9:00 am
Elk's Lodge
Intro to Medicinal Plants with Rachel Meriwether
Sep 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Bullington Gardens, Inc.

Have you ever wondered whether the plants around you have medicinal properties? If so, then this class is for you! We will be learning about a variety of plants, both native and non-native, that can be used to relieve a number of everyday health concerns. We will also cover the basics of salve and tincture making! You only need to bring yourself, your curiosity, and something to write on!The information presented in this class is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered an endorsement of or recommendation for any medical treatment. Please consult your health care provider before pursuing any herbal or homemade treatments.

Young Professionals Monthly Social
Sep 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Dry Falls Brewing Co
Friday, September 15, 2023
SILENT DISCO: VIRGO PARTY
Sep 15 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

DJ SPENCE & DJ CAMARO

Virgos get in free

 

Ages 18+ (under 18 must be accompanied by a parent)

Saturday, September 16, 2023
Lexi Weege and JJ Slater Band Live at Sovereign Kava
Sep 16 all-day
Sovereign Kava

Two powerhouse performers from Massachusetts are returning to Asheville with their band! Their uniquely psychedelic distillation of blues, indie rock, Americana and funk are sure to keep you moving, and is suited for Sovereign Kava’s vibey, relaxed atmosphere and eclectic brews.

Hella Good Dance Party
Sep 16 @ 10:00 pm
Little Jumbo

Imagine this: it’s 2001 and you’re seeing No Doubt’s video for Hella Good for the first time. Maybe you’re sitting on a carpeted floor eating pop tarts and watching cable TV when it happens. Your aesthetic ideals have shifted since the matrix came out a couple years back and you find yourself wondering what it takes to become a badass. Quickly you determine that it has a lot to do with motorcycles, jet skis, wet looking hair and wearing black. You don’t even know about Evenescence yet but pop music is about to take some real dips into heavy riffs and darker themes. You’re for it—it makes you feel alive. Let’s run that one back, shall we?

⚡️Saturday, September 16th⚡️

☠️10pm-1am☠️

🏍️DJ Lil Meow Meow🏍️

⛓️at @littlejumbobar ⛓️

♥️$5 suggested donation♥️

Sunday, September 17, 2023
Move and Fitness Health Workout Class
Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The Restoration Asheville

Discover your strongest self with a 45-minute full-body sculpt class featuring low impact movements to high impact music that’ll get you in the groove.

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic + Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza
Sep 17 @ 6:30 pm
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co

Another Great Comedy Show at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co, Theater 2! 6:30p, 18+, Get Dinner, Drinks & Laughs with the areas best standup comics. Featured and Open Mic Comedy. Performing comics get FREE entry and pizza. Get Your Tickets Now!! Hosted Morgan Marie. Featuring James Burkes, Jack Pearson & more great comics!

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Securing Loans: An Open Conversation + Guide
Sep 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
online

 

Obtaining a loan for property, equipment or growth can be a complex process. In this session, we will break down the steps involved in securing a loan, including evaluating your financial readiness, preparing loan documentation, understanding loan options, and navigating the application process. You will gain practical tips and strategies to increase your chances of success when deciding to apply for a loan. We will also have an open conversation with creatives who have secured loans to grow their business, we will discuss the challenges, the growth they experienced and other thoughts about getting business loans from people who have done it!

Pitch Party
Sep 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Southern Appalachian Brewery
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Webinar: Don’t Quit Yet|What You Should Know Before You Put in Your Notice
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
online

Before you put in your notice at your current job, there are important things you should know about job offers.

Special guests:

  • Dan Harpole, Operations Manager for Hollywood Bed
  • Souwan Kiengkham, Human Resources Business Partner for the City of Salisbury
Get Organized: Bookkeeping, Profitability, and Financial Planning
Sep 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
online

 

In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping, creating profit and loss statements, and organizing your finances to make informed decisions for your business’s next steps.

Key Workshop Topics:

  1. Good Bookkeeping Practices: Learn the basics of bookkeeping, including proper record-keeping, categorizing expenses, and tracking income.
  2. Profitability Analysis: Discover how to create a profit and loss statement, analyze financial data, and make strategic decisions to enhance profitability.
  3. Financial Organization: Gain insights into organizing your finances efficiently, including creating a budget, managing cash flow, and implementing effective systems.
Ribbon Cutting: Cano Wealth Strategies
Sep 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cano Wealth Strategies
Friday, September 22, 2023
Standup Comedy at plēb urban winery
Sep 22 @ 7:00 pm
pleb urban winery

Standup Comedy at plēb urban winery
Join us for a night filled with laughter and good vibes at plēb urban winery! Get ready to have great night of standup comedy by some of the best comedians in the region. This in-person event is on tap for Fri Sept 22 2023 at7p-9p! Featuring Moira Goree, Petey Smith McDowell, Jess Cooley & Jason Webb. Hosted by Morgan Marie.
Foodtruck will be available for the whole show!
What: Standup Comedy at plēb urban winery in the River Arts District
When: September 22, 7-9p
Where: Located at 289 Lyman Street, Asheville, NC 28801, plēb urban winery offers the perfect setting for an evening of comedy!
Tickets: $20
Get $4 off with promo code: WINECOMEDYONTAP
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/710423163807?aff=oddtdtcreator
HOST Morgan Marie is an Asheville based comic capturing the playful and often painful parallels between adolescence and “almost-adulthood.” Vibrant yet vulnerable; her high-energy storytelling is influenced by her background as an improviser. She writes a monthly beloved humor column, “Best Medicine with Morgan Marie,” for the Mountain Xpress.
Peter Smith-McDowell has been traveling around the country telling jokes since 2009. Besides his standup comedy, Petey is Asheville native and known for his hysterical Asheville memes on Instagram : instagram.com/peteysmithmcdowell
Jess Cooley is a writer and stand up comic from Upstate South Carolina, where he learned how to walk, and talk, and eat food like a real boy. Currently based in Asheville, NC, his comedy involves personal subjects like Autism, religion, and the loss of his favorite sex toy during a home invasion. His unique and colorful perspective brings his stories to life, and his demons to the spotlight.
Moira Goree is from Asheville,Nc she’s a transgender woman who is darkly funny and authentic in her delivery. Her mix of storytelling and humor will mesmerize you while crying laughing,
Jason Webb is Co-Creator and Co-Host of Follow That! at The Comedy Store on Sunset.Festivals: Bridgetown Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival (Best of the Fest) !0,000 Laughs Comedy Festival (Best of the Fest), Orlando Indie Comedy Festival, Bird City Comedy Festival, Blue Whale Comedy Festival, Big Pine Comedy Festival, Orlando Indie Comedy Festival.

Saturday, September 23, 2023
TreeTops 8.5 Mile, 5k and 1 Mile Trail Races
Sep 23 @ 8:00 am – 10:15 am
DuPont State Forest - Guion Farm

Join us Saturday, September 23, 2023 for the Inaugural TreeTops Trail Races in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina!

The races offer a unique opportunity to explore the spectacular 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees that make up this beautiful forest. Run or walk in the one mile or 5k run/walk events, or take on the 8.5 mile challenging trail race – but beware! With nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain it’s no walk in the park!

Celebrate your journey through nature with a super unique succulent plant for all participants and a finisher medal for those who tackle the 8.5 mile course. Join us at the Dupont Forest Festival afterwards from 10am – 3pm to visit with vendors, hike, yoga, bike, hunt waterfalls and learn outdoor recreation tips to last you a lifetime. Admission to the festival is FREE!

The TreeTops Trail Races are not just any ordinary event – they’re an exclusive experience only available within Dupont State Forest! So don’t miss out on this tree-mendous event and join us for an unforgettable journey through DuPont State Forest – roots down, branches up!

Sunday, September 24, 2023
Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp
Sep 24 all-day
YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly

This unique weekend retreat was developed to refresh stroke survivors and caregivers from the many challenges related to stroke recovery and is open to stroke survivors, caregivers, family members and friends. This is a weekend of education, socialization, relaxation and support, including crafts, games, activities, pampering, rock climbing and nature walks. This is Mission Health’s 8th year sponsoring this event, and it will be held at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain.

Move and Fitness Health Workout Class
Sep 24 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
The Restoration Asheville

Join us in The Solarium to discover your strongest you with a 45-minute full-body sculpt class featuring low impact movements to high impact music that’ll get you in the groove.

Forest Bathing with Christa Hebal
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Asheville Integrative Psychiatry

Join us for a rejuvenating experience of forest bathing with renowned nature therapist Christa Hebal. This in-person event will take place at Asheville Integrative Psychiatry in Candler, NC, USA. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature as Christa guides you through a mindful and meditative journey in the beautiful forest. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with the tranquility of the natural world. Don’t miss this opportunity to find peace and harmony in the midst of nature’s embrace. Limited spots available, so reserve yours now!

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
GROW Mills River
Sep 26 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Mills River Brewery