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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Saturday, February 3, 2024
Winter Clearance Sale Goodwill Industries
Feb 3 all-day
Various Goodwill Locations
Winter Clearance Sale
It’s been unseasonably warm this month, but don’t let a false spring catch you off guard! Winter is still here, and we have a great deal to keep you warm. All regularly priced winter clothing will be marked 50% off between Thursday, Feb. 29, and Sunday, March 3. Find clothing for the whole family, including jackets and coats, winter scarves and hats, sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, sweats, and gloves, while supplies last. The deal includes adults’ and children’s clothing.

To find the store nearest you, visit www.goodwillnwnc.org/locations.

Saturday, February 10, 2024
Valentine’s Day Market at the Grove Arcade
Feb 10 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Grove Arcade
It’s the season of love and we are celebrating with a Valentine’s Day Market at the Grove Arcade! 🌹💌
This market will be on Saturday, February 10 from 12-3pm and will be the perfect opportunity to buy the most unique gifts for your honey from our own Grove Arcade merchants.
We will also have a complimentary Valentine’s Day card decorating station, live music, a Kokedama plant pop-up with Studio Flora Diva, dessert pop-ups, and the first 100 kids will get a free ice cream cone at our new ice cream spot AppalachCream!
So don’t be stupid cupid, and find your loved one something unique, decorate a handmade card, and spend a Saturday afternoon at Asheville’s most romantic spot— the Grove Arcade
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Julie Valentine Center’s 50th Anniversary Luncheon: Featuring Brooke Shields
Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Julie Valentine Center
Celebrates a Legacy of Hope:
Featuring
 

Brooke Shields

Actress, Model, Author and Entrepreneur

Brooke Shields has spent her life in the spotlight. At the young age of 14 she was America’s Sweetheart, but that didn’t spare her the difficulties and insecurities faced by so many. In a conversation that deftly navigates between heartfelt and humorous, Shields talks candidly about her career trajectory and life in the public eye, living with an alcoholic parent and her own experiences as a mother. Audiences will find her story resonates with their own lives as Shields talks openly about finding the mental and emotional strength to live life to the fullest.

Actress, Model, Author and Entrepreneur, Brooke Shields began her accomplished professional career at only eleven months of age when she was selected as the Ivory Snow Baby, and by age 3 was a runway model. At age 9, Shields began her extensive film career when she won her first acting role in Alice Sweet Alice and rapidly gained fame after starring in Louis Malle’s Pretty Baby, the Palme D’or Award winner at the Cannes Film Festival, and the coming-of-age tales Blue Lagoon and Endless Love. As a model, she has graced the covers of hundreds of magazines, most notably Time Magazine as the “Face of the Eighties”. Today, Shields continues her prolific appearances in a broad range of worldwide publications, decades after it all began.

The two-part documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (which screened to critical acclaim at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and garnered recent Emmy nominations) premiered on Hulu in April 2023. This galvanizing look at Shields as actor, model, and icon, as she transforms from sexualized young girl to a woman discovering her power, is directed by Lana Wilson ( Miss Americana ). Holding a mirror up to a society that objectifies women and girls, Shield’s story shows the perils and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world. The documentary is now ABC News most-watched Hulu debut program ever.

Shields will next be seen in the new romantic comedy, Mother of the Bride for Netflix. The film, directed by Mark Waters ( Mean Girls ) also stars Benjamin Bratt and Miranda Cosgrove. This generational comedy of errors follows Lana (Shields) as her daughter Emma returns from London and announces that she’s getting married the next month. Things become more complicated when Lana learns that the man who stole Emma’s heart is the son of the man who stole hers years ago.

Shields recently unveiled her latest entrepreneurial project “Commence” (formerly “Beginning is Now”), a digital platform that inspires women over 40 to live their best lives with beauty and wellness products developed for the challenges that arise during this period. Rooted in the idea that every second, minute, and day is a chance to start something new, “Commence” celebrates the complexity and diversity of women in this age group from a foundation of true well- being to overcome challenges and adversity and gain the courage to begin again. In addition to community, the site features a mix of content, commerce, and products to promote movement, self-care, rest, nutrition and foster resilience, and happiness.

Shields launched her new podcast, Now What? With Brooke Shields which is focused on asking people about pivotal moments in their lives, now available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

Shields has also announced an upcoming book, currently untitled, that promises to explore the humility and power of aging. Blending personal narrative and guidebook, Shields hopes to flip our popular beliefs about aging by lifting the voices of experts and everyday women who find this era of life a period for self-discovery, energy and opportunity.

In addition to her film achievements, Shields has maintained a successful and critically acclaimed television career. Her work on The NBC hit Suddenly Susan garnered her a Golden Globe nomination, and she received an American Comedy Award nod for her guest role on Friends. She is the recipient of five People’s Choice Awards, and has previously starred in NBC’s Lipstick Jungle, in addition to guest appearances on a wide range of hit shows including That 70’s Show, Hannah Montana, Two and A Half Men, The Middle, Army Wives, and Murphy Brown. Shields lent her voice to the Adult Swim animated series Mr. Pickles . She also starred in and executive produced Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ mystery movie franchise, Flower Shop Mystery . Shields starred in Law & Order: SVU as a major recurring character in the hit show’s 19th season, and had a reoccurring guest turn as River Fields in the critically acclaimed comedy Jane The Virgin. Shields other films include, Hot Flashes, Daisy Winters, Furry Vengeance, Out of Order, A Castle for Christmas, and Holiday Harmony.

Shields is the best- selling author of several books, including The Brooke Book, On Your Own, and the highly publicized and critically acclaimed Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression. She tapped into her experiences as a mother, successfully branching out into the world of children’s books, penning Welcome To Your World, Baby and It’s the Best Day Ever Dad for Harper Collins. Her latest book There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me, quickly became a New York Times best seller.

While attending Princeton University, Shields pursued her love of Theatre as a member of the Princeton Triangle Club. Shortly after graduating with an honors degree in French literature, she made her Broadway debut as Rizzo in the hit musical Grease , for which she earned the Theatre World Award in 1994 for “Outstanding Debut on Broadway.” Shields went on to star in Chicago, Wonderful Town, and Cabaret all of which earned her rave reviews. In 2011, she assumed the iconic role of Morticia Addams alongside Roger Rees in the hit Broadway show, The Addams Family. Shields appeared in the acclaimed ensemble Girls Talk, written and directed by Roger Kumble. She also made her directorial debut with the Hollywood Bowl production of Chicago. She had her critically acclaimed nightclub debut at Feinstein’s at The Loews Regency, performing In My Life, a freewheeling music and stand- up romp through her life’s ups and downs. The show sold out its entire run. She can next be seen at her one-woman show Previously Owned by Brooke Shields, a unique theatrical event where Shields will tell her story in a way only she can, at the Café Carlyle in New York City.

In addition to her professional career, Shields continues to be a strong advocate for women’s issues and keeping the arts alive in schools. She is a happily married mother of two strong and intelligent daughters.

Last Call for the West AVL Raffle to Benefit OpenDoors
Feb 14 @ 12:30 pm
The Hop Ice Cream
Last Call for the West AVL Raffle to Benefit @opendoorsasheville! Click the link in the comments to enter! One lucky winner will receive…
$150 gift certificate for @wrongwaycampground (applicable towards any cabin rental)
$50 gift certificate for @hopicecreamnc (can be redeemed at either HOP or @popbubbleteanc)
$50 gift certificate for @botiwallaasheville
Here’s how it works…
1) Click on the link in the comments.
2) Make a Donation to OpenDoors. Entries are one for $5, five for $20, or thirty for $100! No limit for entries.
3) Cross your fingers!
Entries open through February 14th. Winner will be announced on February 15th.
Good luck and Much Love!
Sunday, February 18, 2024
The 37th National Arts and Crafts Conference + Shows
Feb 18 all-day
The Omni Grove Park Inn
There are a number of ways to participate in our annual Arts and Crafts celebration at the Grove Park Inn in February:

1. Reserve an Arts and Crafts Weekend Package at the Grove Park Inn

The cost of registration is included in the Grove Park Inn package so you won’t need to worry about purchasing an additional conference events pass with the office if you’ve got the package.

The package includes the following:

  • Lodging Friday and Saturday nights at the Omni Grove Park Inn*;
  • The Conference Events Pass which covers all of the seminars, discussion groups, demonstrations, Grove Park Inn tours, and special exhibits for all three days;
  • Entry to all three exhibitor shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday;
  • Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings;
  • Dessert and coffee social hour Friday and Saturday nights;
  • Use of the Grove Park Inn Sports Center;
  • Conference tote bag, a calendar, and The Conference Catalog.

Call (800) 438-5800 to place a deposit for your room reservation today!

 

2. Purchase individual Conference Events Passes only

If you’d like to register for the conference and attend the shows, but you won’t be staying at the Grove Park Inn, then you will need to purchase Conference Events Passes from our office. The Conference Events Pass includes admission to the Exhibitor Shows. You can call the office at (828) 628-1915.

The Conference Events Pass will get your entry into all seminars, small group discussions, shows demonstrations, access to the educational exhibits, and free access to the Arts and Crafts Shows. You will also receive two continental breakfasts during the weekend and the pre-seminar dessert socials. 

3. Buy general admission the day of if you’re just interested in viewing the Arts & Crafts Shows

If you just want to shop the dealer shows at the Grove Park Inn, you can purchase general admission at the door the day that you want to come to the shows! Included in the shows are access to the educational displays, two demonstrations, the silent auction, and the chance to enter a special drawing!

General admission is $10.00 and covers admittance for all three days.

Here’s what’s included in the shows:

– Discover vintage antiques as well as handcrafted contemporary items in the Arts & Crafts style including new and antique jewelry, rugs, furniture, pottery and tiles, artwork, furniture, and metalware, showcasing hand craftsmanship and simple yet elegant designs.

– View our three educational displays within the shows.

– Demonstrations on the Wooden (electric) Lamps of Charles Limbert AND the Cuerda-Seca method of ceramic motifs in Art Pottery;

– Access to our annual silent auction – bid on gently used items from collections from across the country;

– Authors will be on hand to sign their books in the 8th floor of the Vanderbilt wing;

– and a Free drawing to win a special collector’s item (to be shown at the shows).

4. You can separately register for special fundraiser events happening throughout the weekend – the Pre-Conference Workshops, the Craftsman Reception, the Historic House Tours, and the Asheville Art Museum lecture without registering for the conference!

Pre-Conference Workshops – Learn from Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisans

The Craftsman Reception – hosted by the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

The annual Historic Homes Tour – hosted by the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County

Go Behind the Scenes with The Asheville Art Museum!

Thursday, February 22, 2024
AVL Food Series: Pop-Up with Chef Michelle Bailey
Feb 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage

Join Friends and Family as we welcome Chef Michelle Bailey to do her first Pop Up Dinner with us here at The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage on Thursday, February 22, 2024, with cocktails for purchase & snacks by Chef Bailey, starting at 5:30 pm and Dinner at 6:00 pm.

That is right folks we will have Chef Bailey and Jolene present to kick off the AVL Food Series here at The Mule, so get your tickets today before they sell out only 75 tickets are available.

The Evening will start at 5:30 pm with Cocktails for purchase at The Mule and Snacks by Chef Bailey for the guests to enjoy, mingle, and visit. Then at 6:00 pm you will be invited to a plated and served 4 course Dinner by Chef Bailey, with the option to purchase a drink ticket pairing or an NA Pairing if you so select.

Chef Bailey has selected Our Voice to be the Non-Profit for the event and a portion of your ticket sales will go to this non-profit whose mission is : Guiding Principles for Buncombe County’s Anti-Sexual Violence and Anti-Human Trafficking Agency. We are very fortunate to have this non-profit as part of our community here in Asheville with Values we can all believe in.

Chef Michelle Bailey crafts refined wood-fired fare using traditional southern techniques, fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers, makers, and foragers, and live fire.

Bailey has over 20 years of culinary industry experience leading both kitchens and catering companies. She has served as Executive Chef of Smoky Park Supper Club, Highland Lake Inn, The Venue, and The Marketplace. She also cooks at events including the annual Le Pied Du Mont Boucherie Festival at Comfort Farms, Pig Island NYC, and Salt Fire Smoke.

Now leading her own culinary venture, Bailey focuses on tailoring menus for special occasions, from intimate dinners to company retreats, weddings, and other celebrations. She also offers in-home cooking classes for small groups.

Her pride and joy, and often the star of Bailey’s pop-ups and events, is Jolene, her custom-built Santa Maria fire table handbuilt by John Haney of Alveron Barbecue.

Our VOICE takes an intersectional, person-centered approach to support survivors and prevent future acts of sexual violence. We hold ourselves accountable to these core values:

Believe All Survivors

We advocate for the health, safety, and happiness of everyone impacted by sexual violence. Our programs are open to people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial identities, socioeconomic statuses, and abilities. All reports are taken seriously.

Promote Dignity

We honor the inherent dignity and worth of all people and believe that everyone has a right to healing, wholeness, and a life free of sexual violence.

Support Individual Agency

Survivors choose their own path to healing. We provide them with information in a compassionate way without reservation or judgment.

Shift Paradigms

Sexual violence is a societal problem linked to many forms of oppression. Working alongside community partners who align with our values, we will remain at the forefront of advocating for societal change.

Create a Culture of Care and Honesty

Compassion and respect guide our relationships with each other and with community members. We foster a culture of open, direct, and caring communication.

Please come and support Chef Bailey and Our Voice at this lovely dinner on February 22, 2024, at The Mule.

Produced by Shay & Company in Partnership with Devil’s Foot Beverage Company

Stay Tuned for Menu Details

Saturday, February 24, 2024
North Buncombe Middle School Chilly Challenge 8K + 1-Mile Chili Chase
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
North Buncombe Middle School

Lace up your running shoes, grab your winter hat, and join us for the 9th Annual Chilly Challenge 8K & 1-Mile Chili Chase on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Run or walk with us to benefit North Buncombe Middle School!

Wee Trade Children’s Consignment
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am
WNC Ag. Center

Asheville’s BIGGEST + BEST Consignment Event

SATURDAY, February 24th

  • 10 AM: Open to Public
  • 5 PM: Close
  • 6:30 PM: DISCOUNT PRESALE (registered consignors & their family only with wristband)
  • 8:30 PM: Close
  • 9:00 PM: BUILDING LOCKED

SUNDAY, February 25th:

  • 10 AM – Open to the Public (Items marked DISCOUNT are 50% OFF)
  • 1PM: POWER HOUR: Items marked “DONATE” will be  75% Off for the FINAL HOUR OF THE SALE
  • 2:00 PM: Close
  • 8:00 PM: Unsold Item Pick-Up
  • 9:00 PM: Building Locked

MONDAY, February 26th

  • 10:00 AM: Unsold Item Pick-Up
  • 12:00 PM: Close, all items left in the building will be donated
  • 2:00 PM: FOSTER FAMILY FREE SHOP (requires pre-registration)

TUESDAY, February 27th

  • DONATION DAY

 

Sunday, February 25, 2024
Wee Trade Children’s Consignment
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am
WNC Ag. Center

Asheville’s BIGGEST + BEST Consignment Event

SATURDAY, February 24th

  • 10 AM: Open to Public
  • 5 PM: Close
  • 6:30 PM: DISCOUNT PRESALE (registered consignors & their family only with wristband)
  • 8:30 PM: Close
  • 9:00 PM: BUILDING LOCKED

SUNDAY, February 25th:

  • 10 AM – Open to the Public (Items marked DISCOUNT are 50% OFF)
  • 1PM: POWER HOUR: Items marked “DONATE” will be  75% Off for the FINAL HOUR OF THE SALE
  • 2:00 PM: Close
  • 8:00 PM: Unsold Item Pick-Up
  • 9:00 PM: Building Locked

MONDAY, February 26th

  • 10:00 AM: Unsold Item Pick-Up
  • 12:00 PM: Close, all items left in the building will be donated
  • 2:00 PM: FOSTER FAMILY FREE SHOP (requires pre-registration)

TUESDAY, February 27th

  • DONATION DAY

 

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Winter Clearance Sale Goodwill Industries
Feb 29 all-day
Various Goodwill Locations
Winter Clearance Sale
It’s been unseasonably warm this month, but don’t let a false spring catch you off guard! Winter is still here, and we have a great deal to keep you warm. All regularly priced winter clothing will be marked 50% off between Thursday, Feb. 29, and Sunday, March 3. Find clothing for the whole family, including jackets and coats, winter scarves and hats, sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, sweats, and gloves, while supplies last. The deal includes adults’ and children’s clothing.

To find the store nearest you, visit www.goodwillnwnc.org/locations.

Saturday, March 2, 2024
Innovating for Ten, Trailblazing for Tomorrow Gala and Silent Auction
Mar 2 all-day
The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage Company

Join the Franklin School of Innovation for a festive night to celebrate ten years of innovation and trailblazing for the future!
Saturday, March 2, 2024
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Held at The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage Company
131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville NC 28803
ADULTS 21+ ONLY
Please see the event page for ticket orders and more details:
https://auctria.events/Franklinschoolofinnovationgala
This fundraising event will feature delicious hors d’oeuvres from 67 Biltmore, light entertainment and fabulous drinks from The Mule.
This event is open to all local and afar, please mark your calendars for the ONLINE AUCTION & 50/50 RAFFLE!
Featuring glamorous hotel stays, art, fine beverages, local dining gift certificates, collectibles, and more!
Bidding opens February 19th and runs until March 2nd. Bidding can be done virtually, but we would hope to see you there!

Spring Fling Community Yard Sale + Art Market
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Flood Gallery Fine Art Center

9am – 1pm
Set up to sell your own wares, or stop by and support your local vendors!

The sale may feature handmade items, artwork, collectibles, clothing, household goods, plants, furniture, shoes, antiques, tools, cookbooks, novels, children’s books, art books, vinyl records, toys, paintings, photography, and much more by local vendors & artisans.
Set up your own 10’ x 10’ space for $10!
If setting up, please come by 8:30. Call Carlos to confirm 828-273-3332.
In front of Flood Gallery at 850 Blue Ridge Rd. in Black Mountain, next to Veterans Park. We may go longer than 1 pm depending on traffic.

If you miss this one, we’ll be doing one every month through October. Check the FloodGallery.org or Facebook pages for updates.

Saturday, March 9, 2024
Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE
Mar 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

We’re thrilled to present the “Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE”, a showcase of our region’s top artists ages 25 and younger.

Hosted by acclaimed musician and storyteller Josh Goforth, ON THE RISE features:

• Addie Levy
• Appalachian Roots
• Bayla Davis
• Eric + Addie
• Newfound Gap
• Hightop Mountain Harmony

All proceeds of The Blue Ridge Jamboree will support FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge’s Lynn Davis Scholarship program, which funds students who are pursuing college degrees with a commitment to enhance the natural beauty, ecological vitality, and cultural distinctiveness of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge region.

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Divine Intervention, The Game Show! is Back – a FUNdraiser for Our Voice
Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
New Belgium Brewing Company

Show rating: Ages 21 and up

See all of our upcoming events at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/beardedladyproductions

Join us on Thursday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m. at New Belgium Brewing for an evening of non-stop fun and laughter! Bearded Lady Productions is proud to bring back “Divine Intervention,” the sell-out smash hit game show fundraiser. This event is a fundraiser with all profits being donated to Our VOICE. Ages 21 and up. The $15 tickets are available now at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com.

Step into the fabulous world of “Divine Intervention,” a 90-minute game show that channels the spirit of the classic Family Feud but with a fabulous twist! Hosted by the charismatic Divinity Holeburn, this show guarantees real audience engagement with saucy side-commentary, cheeky prizes, and dazzling drag performances that will leave you in awe. But that’s not all! If you’re feeling lucky, you could even be chosen to participate as a contestant in the game show and win some fabulously tacky prizes. And while the contestants take a break, the audience will be treated to silly commercial breaks and even more dazzling drag performances.

New Belgium has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ communities for over 20 years. They employed the first Diversity + Inclusion specialist in the craft beer industry, and now have a DEI Director leading this work across our fast-growing business. They are a member of the Human Rights Campaign Business Coalition for the Equality Act and advocate against discriminatory public policy. They are proud to support organizations working for LGBTQ+ health, education, and equity year-round (https://www.newbelgium.com).

OurVOICE is Buncombe County’s anti-sexual violence and anti-human trafficking agency that takes an intersectional, person-centered approach to support survivors and prevent future acts of sexual violence. Their core values are as follows: to believe all survivors, promote dignity, support individual agency, shift paradigms, and create a culture of care and honesty. Learn more at https://www.ourvoicenc.org.

See this and a variety of other fundraiser shows planned for the year at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com. Tickets are non-refundable. Bags and backpacks are subject to search. Seating at this event is theatre style. Produced by Bearded Lady Productions 501c3.

Can’t make it but still want to help? Donate at https://www.ashevilledragbrunch.com/donate.

Our Voice and Asheville Drag Brunch
Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm
New Belgium Brewing Company
Friday, March 15, 2024
M.A.G.M.A. Land of the Sky Gem Show
Mar 15 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Land of the Sky Event Venue

At our March Gem Show, over 25 vendors will have everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals & jewelry in the Southeast! We are only a 15-minute drive from Asheville in Swannanoa, NC. Entering the show is always free and this is a fun family-friendly event. Food and drink are available daily.

The Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association presents:
The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show

March 15-17, 2024
Gem Show hours:
Friday, March 15: 9 am- 6 pm
Saturday, March 16: 9 am- 6 pm
Sunday, March 17: 10 am- 4 pm

We have something for everyone, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry lovers. Our vendors enjoy sharing their expert knowledge and you’re sure to learn new things and find some great gems, minerals, and fossils.

The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show happens 4 times a year and this is an event that you can keep coming back to!

The March 2024 M.A.G.M.A. Land of the Sky Gem Show will be the 26th gem show presented by the Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association. Jacquot and Son Mining and crystal potential are sponsors. For show info and vendor spaces, contact Richard Jacquot at 828-779-4501.

Saturday, March 16, 2024
17th Shamrock Run 5K/10K/Fun Run
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Asheville Catholic School

Asheville Catholic School presents the 17th Annual Shamrock Run on Saturday, March 16. The event will benefit the O’Brien and William Edward Gibbs Memorial Scholarship Fund. There are two races: a 5K and a 10K, both of which start and finish at ACS and run through the beautiful neighborhoods of North Asheville. A fun run will precede the start of the 5K and 10K. The 5K and 10K will start 15 minutes apart. The 10K will start at 8:30 AM and the 5K at 8:45 AM. The Fun Run will begin at 8:00 AM. This year’s race will be on the day before St. Patrick’s Day giving everyone a perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday. There will be great food, beer, and a DJ before and after the race.

M.A.G.M.A. Land of the Sky Gem Show
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Land of the Sky Event Venue

At our March Gem Show, over 25 vendors will have everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals & jewelry in the Southeast! We are only a 15-minute drive from Asheville in Swannanoa, NC. Entering the show is always free and this is a fun family-friendly event. Food and drink are available daily.

The Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association presents:
The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show

March 15-17, 2024
Gem Show hours:
Friday, March 15: 9 am- 6 pm
Saturday, March 16: 9 am- 6 pm
Sunday, March 17: 10 am- 4 pm

We have something for everyone, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry lovers. Our vendors enjoy sharing their expert knowledge and you’re sure to learn new things and find some great gems, minerals, and fossils.

The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show happens 4 times a year and this is an event that you can keep coming back to!

The March 2024 M.A.G.M.A. Land of the Sky Gem Show will be the 26th gem show presented by the Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association. Jacquot and Son Mining and crystal potential are sponsors. For show info and vendor spaces, contact Richard Jacquot at 828-779-4501.

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Vintage Clothing Pop-up at DSSOLVR
Mar 23 all-day
DSSOLVR

Giddy-on-up, folks! DSSOLVR’s brewin’ up another vintage pop-up shop on Saturday, March 23rd, from 1-6pm! Yeehaw! Get ready to wrangle in some rad wears from the fine folks at Soft Cowboy Trading Company and Valley Lore Vintage! Mosey on down for a tasty brew, duds that’ll make you look sharper than a spur, and deals hotter than a cattle rod on a summer day!

OUTPOST: WALL FLOWER MAKERS MARKET
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The Outpost
Grey Eagle Events Presents
– ALL AGES
– STANDING ROOM ONLY
– RAIN OR SHINE
– 10 AM – 2 PM

 

A locally run, BIPOC owned makers’ market focused on supporting artists, growers, and makers in the WNC area. Featuring vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, house plants, fruits & veggies, and so much more!
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Carry Your Cross 5K
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Pole Creek Baptist Church

Looking to be challenged physically and spiritually?… join us for the 2024 Carry Your Cross 5K, 1K Kid’s Run, and Little Kid’s (Ages 2-5) Fun Run – Saturday, March 30, 2024.  – 5K participants carry a 4ft length of 2×4 lumber across your back for the final 2/10 of a mile – uphill! Come join us for a run that you won’t soon forget. * 5K AWARDS & AGE GROUPS Special Commemorative Awards to: * Top 3 Male/Female Overall * Top 3 Male/Female Masters [40+] * Top 3 Male/Female in the following Age Groups: * 12+ under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 + KIDS 1K AWARDS to the Top 3 Male/Female Overall  Schedule Saturday – March 30th * 7:00 – 8:45    Packet Pick Up and Onsite Registration in the Family Life Center (gym). * 9:00              5K START * 9:45 +/-         Little Kids Fun Run START * 10:00 +/-       Kids 1K START * 10:30            5K Awards Ceremony

Reproductive Freedom Art Show – AVL
Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Haiku AVL

We must protect and restore abortion access.
Since the reversal of Roe v Wade, the future of abortion access has been handed to state legislatures. This catastrophic SCOTUS decision is to the detriment of many states across the South.

In fact, now 1 in 3 women live in states without access, and the top ten states with the highest rates of maternal mortality have all passed abortion bans. The 2024 election is critical to abortion access in NC.

The Reproductive Freedom Art Show is an artistic act of defiance. All proceeds raised from the art show will support Planned Parenthood Action PAC NC. The Action PAC supports pro-reproductive health candidates by direct voter contact work, reaching low propensity voters and mobilizing the electorate to vote for pro-choice candidates.

Help protect and restore access to safe, legal abortion and reproductive rights by participating in this show by donating artwork, your time, shopping, or just spreading the word.

Friday, April 5, 2024
Friends of the Skyland Library Book Sale
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Skyland/South Buncombe Library

The Friends of the South Buncombe Library are pleased to announce their first live, in-person book sale of 2024!  We will have thousands of fiction AND non-fiction books, not to mention DVDS, CDs, and puzzles at bargain prices, in every genre and for every age group.

Prices are a steal at $2.00 for adult hardcovers and paperbacks for just $1.00.  Children’s items are only $1.00 & 50¢!  And all movies and music are $1.00.

Proceeds benefit your library in so many ways: purchasing library supplies and equipment, newspapers, and large print books; providing children’s programs; and improving the grounds.

Sale Hours: 10am-4pm Friday and Saturday, with 10am-12pm on Friday reserved for Friends of the Library members.  Not a member?  We’re happy to sign you up at the door; the minimum donation is just $10.00.

Movies, music, and children’s books Bag Sale on the last hour of business Saturday, if supplies allow.  Everything you can cram in a bag from 3pm-4pm on April 6th for just $2.00!!

Sunday, April 7, 2024
April Open Studio + Pop Up Shop
Apr 7 all-day
LOOM Imports Studio

You’re invited to our April Open Studio & Pop Up Shop
April 7, 2024 | 11am – 4pm | 115 Elk Mountain Road, Asheville, NC

Shop LOOM Imports home goods, along with Asheville favorites
Garden Party // Lifestyle & Accessories
Playdate // Kids
Genny Pop Vintage // Clothing
Townes & Birdie //Curated clothing & furnishing

*additional parking is available across the street at Woodfin Elementary School

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Asheville Glass Market
Apr 13 all-day
Level 42 Gallery & Studio

Asheville Glass Market, a seasonal open air market hosted at Level 42 Gallery & Studio, focusing exclusively on regional glass artists! The AGM will be hosted once a season in the Spring, Summer, and Fall, with the first one being hosted on Saturday, April 13th, from 10am-5pm, and will feature over 40 local glass artists. These markets will coincide with “Second Saturdays” in the River Arts District which is by far our busiest foot traffic days of the year. While the market is hosted around the exterior of our building, inside we will be serving drinks in the gallery, and we will host an open studio with free studio time for local artists who want to collaborate, and for the public to watch.

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!

Friday, April 19, 2024
Spring Plant Sale
Apr 19 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Eliada Homes

 

Veggie Stars, Herbs, Flowers

ELIDA helping children succeed

Saturday, April 20, 2024
She Slays 5K
Apr 20 @ 8:00 am
Pardee Cancer Center

Uniting Communities: Inaugural She Slays 5K and One-Mile Fun Run Empowers Women

In a celebration of solidarity and empowerment, the inaugural She Slays 5K and One Mile Fun Run is set to kick off on April 20th, bringing together individuals from all walks of life to support the Women Helping Women program at UNC Health Pardee.

This exciting event aims to foster a sense of community while raising crucial funds for a program dedicated to uplifting and supporting women in need.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to lace up their running shoes and join in the festivities. Whether racing to beat personal records or strolling leisurely, everyone’s participation contributes to the greater cause of empowering women in our community.

Registration for this event is now open – Register for She Slays Now.

Download the She-Slays Sponsorship Pledge Form Here

Yard Sale benefitting Blue Ridge Roller Derby
Apr 20 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
West Asheville

Looking for a new second-hand treasure? Love a good deal? Want to support a local non-profit? Come check out the Blue Ridge Roller Derby Yard Sale! Shop for a variety of items from clothes to furniture and more, or just come say hi to your favorite skaters. All proceeds from the sale benefit Blue Ridge Roller Derby.

Sale is in convenient West Asheville at 133 Dorchester Ave. from 8am to noon. See you there!

Spring Plant Sale
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Eliada Homes

Veggie Stars, Herbs, Flowers

ELIDA helping children succeed