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.
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Join AMOS Educators in the STEAM Lab March 7th-9th as we explore the science of basketball. What does it take to make the perfect shot? How can investigating material science make us better players? Can dissecting a basketball improve our dribble?
Find out more in this month’s STEAM Lab theme- Fun and Games!
The Emo Night Tour
Show: 7pm
The Orange Peel
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and more at The Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
Venue: Asheville Masonic Temple
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: please contact us for more information on accessibility
View the FAQs for this event here
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
Center your mind, body and spirit with a soothing Sound Bath!
Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.
The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 12:45 PM, doors close promptly at 1:00 PM.
**REMEMBER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME TODAY! SPRING FORWARD 1 HOUR**
This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis. Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences. (Suggested Retail $25)
Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.
Rock to rebuild benefit concert featuring Somewhat Petty
March 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
ALLEN TATE/BEVERLY-HANKS REALTORS® Presents: A benefit concert for ARCHR (Asheville Regional Coalition for Home Repair) members: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, Poder Emma, Community Action Opportunities, and Mountain Housing Opportunities. Sing along with Somewhat Petty to the incredible music of rock legend Tom Petty while raising much needed funding for home repair work in our community post-Hurricane Helene. Sponsored in part by Stroll Magazine.
VIP admission includes seating in the first two rows of the theatre and a meet and greet with the band on stage after the performance.
Bonsai Demo: Resurrection of the Chase Grove with Arthur Joura
ON-SITE | Sunday, March 9 | 2:30 – 4:30 pm
In 1997, the Arboretum received a donation of a bonsai tray landscape featuring Dwarf Hinoki Falsecypress. The donation came from a well-known bonsai artist in Pennsylvania named Chase Rosade. This large and popular planting was often on display in the bonsai garden, until 2021 when it was taken off display because the unique fabricated container in which it was planted began to crumble. A new container has been made and now it’s time to rebuild the landscape and get it back on display.
Pan Harmonia, Asheville’s award winning chamber music company, presents their biennial Baroque concert featuring G.P. Telemann’s Suite in A Minor for flute and strings and C.P.E. Bach’s Flute Concerto in D Minor. This program highlights a major turning point in the history of music – from baroque to classical – and is a study in contrasts and similarities.
Telemann was a contemporary of J.S. Bach and, in fact, the Godfather of C.P.E. While Telemann’s suite is exemplary of the baroque style, C.P.E. concerto is a forerunner of the classical style. C.P.E. came from one of the most illustrious musical families in history (imagine having J.S. Bach as your father, and primary teacher!). Telemann was largely self-taught and his family disagreed with his pursuit of music. Both composers were highly regarded professional musicians of their time, though their reputation diminished in the 19th century. A renewed interest in their work, however, has revived an appreciation for their significant place in music history and contemporary performance.
This baroque ensemble is comprised of string quintet, harpsichord, and – a rare appearance – harp.
Kate Steinbeck flute · Mariya Potapova and Jonathan Urizar violins · Claire Gerhardt viola · Katherine Ruhlen cello · Matthew Waid bass · Jessica Schaeffer harp and Barbara Weiss harpsichord
The JETA Team presents…”Rap Phenomenon” 12th Annual Notorious B.I.G. Tribute feat. Soul Brother DJ Justice & Chief Rocka Aking! The JETA Team’s B.I.G. Party is the City of Charlotte’s ORIGINAL and PREMIER Notorious B.I.G. Tribute! We salute “Brooklyn’s Finest” with remixes, originals, collabos, and all things “King of New York” including the music of Craig Mack, Total, The LOX, Carl Thomas, Ma$e, Faith Evans, Loon, G. Dep, 112, Shyne, Mary J. Blige, Black Rob and others! It’s a true “Can’t stop, Won’t stop” party! “This goes out to you, and you, and you, and you!” The Legend of Christopher “B.I.G.” Wallace continues! Rock ya Biggie garments, NY fitted hats, DKNY, Timbs, Coogi sweaters and such! “Spread Love it’s the Brooklyn Way!
“Sponsored by Velocity Denim and No Grease!
RSVP South End 225 Fairwood Avenue CHARLOTTE, NC 28203 Sunday March 9th 5pm-10pm FREE PARKING
NOTES:
*We highly suggest ride-share services. VIP and bottle service are not available for this event. RSVP has discontinued this service. Wines and champagne bottles can be purchased. A 20% GRATUITY WILL BE ADDED TO BAR SALES AUTOMATICALLY.*
Inhaler
Tribal Seeds
Kabaka Pyramid
SensaMotion
Meadows don’t have to be massive to contribute to the biodiversity and beauty of a landscape. Many gardeners are learning how to incorporate meadow style plantings in their home or small business landscapes. Join us for our engaging workshop on creating a meadow style landscape feature. Learn from Crissy Dzielak, Vice President and co-owner of Landmark Landscapes about the plants, installation techniques, and maintenance practices that bring these vibrant, naturalistic landscapes to life.
Topics covered include:
Plant Selection: Understand which grasses, wildflowers, and perennials are ideal for meadow-style plantings, focusing on native and drought-tolerant species that thrive in our region.
Installation Techniques: Learn step-by-step methods for preparing your site, sowing seeds, and planting plugs to establish a thriving meadow.
Maintenance Practices: Gain insights into sustainable practices for managing weeds, supporting plant diversity, and maintaining the health and beauty of your meadow over time.
This talk is perfect for gardeners and landscape enthusiasts looking to create low-maintenance, ecologically beneficial, and visually stunning meadow landscapes. Join us to explore meadow style plantings and how they can transform your garden into a haven for wildlife and a feast for the eyes.
March 12, 2025, 1:00-3:00pm.
The North Carolina Writers Network and The Brandy Bar + Cocktails present ANDREW CLARK and MICHAEL COLONESE as next in their series “In the Company of Writers”
The program offers a series of personal and conversational dialogues featuring guest writers/poets followed by an open mic forum. These inspirational gatherings will elucidate and entertain those attending. The guest authors speaks from 7-8 PM with an open mic from 8 -9 PM. The Chicago blues music of “Hollywood Johnny Cosgrove” (accompanied by Charlie Wilkinson) welcomes you, continues during intermission, and closes the evening. Sign-ups for the open mic sheet is posted at the entry.
Bright Eyes with Hurray For The Riff Raff on Wednesday, March 12.
Ages 18+
Bright Eyes
Hurray For The Riff Raff
JOE MEDWICK and MONKEY BUTT MUSIC Present!
FOR THE LOVE OF LEVON & LOWELL:
Music of THE BAND & LITTLE FEAT
The brainchild of Asheville NC singer, musician, writer, promoter and longtime music biz vet Joe Medwick, FOR THE LOVE OF LEVON AND LOWELL is a heartfelt and loving tribute to Joe’s friends LEVON HELM, GARTH HUDSON and all of the past and present members of the legendary Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame group THE BAND, as well as Joe’s past and present good pals in the seminal and equally legendary band, LITTLE FEAT!
Lead singer, drummer and band-leader Medwick, whose career in the music business spans over 50 years of performing, booking, promoting, management, A&R, filming, selling and writing about music, has performed with LEVON HELM, GARTH HUDSON, PAUL BARRERE,DAVE EDMUNDS, RY COODER, ALBERT LEE, THE NEVILLE BROS, THE CHIEFTAINS, THE MCGARRIGLE SISTERS and many more, will be joined by his Asheville All-Star Band, with very special guests every show!
For mo info, please see joemedwick.com or you may email directly [email protected] joemedwick.com
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the lively and soulful sounds of Dervish, one of Ireland’s leading traditional music groups. Immerse yourself in their high-energy performances and rich musical heritage, as Dervish transports you to the heart of Ireland for an evening of joyous celebration and unforgettable melodies.
Parker Concert Hall
PERFORMERS:
Cathy Jordan, vocals and bodhran
Shane Mitchell, accordion
Liam Kelly, flute
Tom Morrow, fiddle
Brian McDonagh, mandola
Owen Marshall, bouzouki
Bright Eyes
Hurray For The Riff Raff
Join the Southeast’s largest gathering of farmers, gardeners, and sustainability advocates at Organic Growers School’s (OGS) 2025 Spring Conference! This year’s theme, Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal, focuses on building stronger, more sustainable communities.
Highlights include:
🌱 32+ workshops across 8 tracks (Gardening, Soils, Mushrooms, and more)
🌱 New tracks on off-grid systems, mutual aid, and resilience practices
🌱 Inspiring expert speakers like Dan Brisebois, Pam Dawling, and Chris Smith
Special Features:
Community Room, exhibitor hall, Southeastern Seed & Plant Exchange, and delicious local meals.
🎟️ Early Bird Deal: 50% off weekend and single-day passes! Register now: organicgrowersschool.org/spring-conference
Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of rock ‘n roll at an unforgettable weekend filled with iconic music and the stunning beauty of Asheville’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, March 14 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | The Wildflowers
Grand Ballroom
Kick off the weekend with an electrifying performance by The Wildflowers, America’s #1 Tom Petty tribute band. Sing along to timeless hits like “Free Fallin’,” “American Girl,” and “I Won’t Back Down” as this talented band brings Tom Petty’s legendary music to life.
Open to package holders and Eventbrite ticket holders only.
Saturday, March 15 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Monsters of Yacht
Grand Ballroom
On Saturday, enjoy a night of rocking melodies with Monsters of Yacht, the ultimate Yacht Rock tribute band. Relive the golden age of soft rock with classics from Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, and other classic rock legends.
Open to package holders and Eventbrite ticket holders only.
The Amity Affliction
Hail The Sun
Many Eyes
Unwell
Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of rock ‘n roll at an unforgettable weekend filled with iconic music and the stunning beauty of Asheville’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, March 14 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | The Wildflowers
Grand Ballroom
Kick off the weekend with an electrifying performance by The Wildflowers, America’s #1 Tom Petty tribute band. Sing along to timeless hits like “Free Fallin’,” “American Girl,” and “I Won’t Back Down” as this talented band brings Tom Petty’s legendary music to life.
Open to package holders and Eventbrite ticket holders only.
Saturday, March 15 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Monsters of Yacht
Grand Ballroom
On Saturday, enjoy a night of rocking melodies with Monsters of Yacht, the ultimate Yacht Rock tribute band. Relive the golden age of soft rock with classics from Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, and other classic rock legends.
Open to package holders and Eventbrite ticket holders only.
You Are Here: Understanding Maps with Anton DuMars
ON-SITE | Saturday, March 15 | 1 – 3:30 pm
Blue Ridge Naturalist – Elective Credit
With GPS built into our phones and cars, we are increasingly in danger of losing our ways of navigating. Expand your understanding of topographic and geologic maps with this course taught by Geologist Anton DuMars. An in-class portion will focus on an investigation of map symbols, scales, dates, color-coding, water features, and other attributes that are used to interpret data on topographic and geologic maps into. Then the class will move outside for a skills session to interpret real-world features within a map, stepping off on some exploration at the Arboretum. If you have one, please bring a handheld compass with you to the class but we will have some for students to borrow if needed.
This program takes place both indoors and out. Please come prepared to walk on gentle, yet uneven terrain, and dress appropriately for the weather.
Kanuga’s musician-in-residence Rev. Simon Ruth de Voil and folk artist Samara Jade honor the feast day of St. Patrick with an evening of Celtic music, story, lore and handcraft. In addition to the concert, guests can enjoy beverages, good company and a buffet — and try their hands at weaving St. Brigid’s cross for protection and well-being in the year to come. Tickets to the event are $30 for the concert and buffet or $15 for the concert.
Wortham Presents Jane Monheit
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 8 p.m.
With a voice that exudes warmth and sophistication, this dazzling jazz vocalist is renowned for her innovative interpretations of Great American Songbook standards, from ballads to blues. Catapulted to stardom at age 20 for her immense musical talent, Jane has spent the last two decades touring the globe, collaborating with jazz luminaries and legends, and appearing in guest performances on Late Night with David Letterman and Conan O’Brien, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show and more.
Drawn to Nature with Matt Reyna
ON-SITE | Sunday, March 16 | 10am – 12:30pm
Join us for a Sunday morning reserved for creative self-care. Using basic mark-makers (pencils, graphite, etc) we’ll explore the instinctual, yet undervalued act of drawing–through the lens of nature. Choose your own focus – capture grand mountain views from our classroom, work on a collective nature still life, or hone in on the small details of nature on your own. Weather depending, students may choose to sketch outside.
Basic art materials, hot tea, and a welcoming atmosphere will be provided. All skill levels welcome! Feel free to bring your own materials, but kindly keep wet media (paints, etc) at home.
This program takes place both indoors and out. Please come prepared to walk on gentle, yet uneven terrain, and dress appropriately for the weather.
World Fiddle Tunes
Taught by: Madelyn Ilana
Ages 15+ (for Intermediate to Advanced fiddle players)
Workshop Overview
In this dynamic fiddle class, we will explore a wide variety of traditional tunes from across the globe. Students will learn pieces from genres including old-time and bluegrass, Celtic, Romanian, Russian and Ukrainian, Klezmer, and Middle Eastern music.
The class will focus on:
- Fiddle Techniques: Unique bowing and fingering styles specific to each tradition.
- Scales and Modes: Exploring the different scales and modes used in these world traditions (e.g., Dorian, Phrygian, etc.).
- Rhythmic Structures: Understanding the distinct rhythmic patterns and time signatures often used in folk music from these cultures.
- Ensemble Play: Playing together as a group, learning how to blend styles and rhythms in a collaborative setting.
CMI Entertainment Presents Celtic Angels Ireland – A History of Ireland
Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
An evening of Craic (fun) Ceol (music) and Traidisiún (tradition). Get swept away in the enchanting harmonies of the Celtic Angels as they present an impassioned homage to their beloved Emerald Isle.
This gloriously evocative journey will captivate audiences and have them clapping their hands, wiping their tears and stamping their feet. Escape to Verdant Valleys and Heathery Highlands. Step back in time to the Land of Saints and Scholars. Lose yourself in the alluring Angels’ magical melodies.
With over 30 Irish traditional and contemporary tunes masterfully intertwined and
performed fully live by the Trinity Ensemble, the Heavenly Celtic Angels and the
Dynamic Celtic Knights Dancers, the spectacular Celtic Angels Ireland is guaranteed to
entertain and delight.