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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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.
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.
🍀 Get Lucky With Us This St. Paddy’s Day! 🍀
Bring your crew, wear your green and get ready for a day full of green drinks, shamrocks, and epic bar-hopping fun— let’s make this St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable! 🍻
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Get ready to experience the ultimate St. Paddy’s Day celebration! On March 15, join us for an unforgettable bar crawl filled with green drinks, shamrocks, and non-stop fun! We’ll be hopping between the best bars in Asheville, enjoying exclusive drink specials, festive giveaways, and all the lively energy of St. Patrick’s Day.
Gather your crew, don your green, and get ready for a day packed with good times and great company. Whether you’re sipping on Irish whiskey, clinking glasses of green beer, or dancing to festive tunes, this crawl is the perfect way to make the most of St. Paddy’s Day.
From the first pint to the last toast, it’s going to be a day of good cheer, new friends, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out
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.
Late winter is the perfect time to start planning for summer gardens, and what better way to begin than with our Basics of Vegetable Gardening class! Join us to learn the essentials of starting your own vegetable garden, including information about plants that do best in our area.
In this class, experienced teacher and former director John Murphy will guide you through the fundamentals of vegetable gardening. You’ll discover the best practices for soil preparation, seed selection, planting, and maintaining a thriving garden. This class will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to grow your own fresh and healthy vegetables.
Get ready to dig in and start your journey to a bountiful summer harvest.
Late winter is the perfect time to start planning for summer gardens, and what better way to begin than with our Basics of Vegetable Gardening class! Join us to learn the essentials of starting your own vegetable garden, including information about plants that do best in our area.
In this class, experienced teacher and former director John Murphy will guide you through the fundamentals of vegetable gardening. You’ll discover the best practices for soil preparation, seed selection, planting, and maintaining a thriving garden. This class will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to grow your own fresh and healthy vegetables.
Get ready to dig in and start your journey to a bountiful summer harvest. March 17, 2025, 1-3pm.
Grey Eagle Events Presents: St. Paddy’s Celebration with Lyndsay Pruett Express
All Ages
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Lyndsay Pruett Express
Come kick it with us at The Grey Eagle for St. Patrick’s Day with Lyndsay Pruett Express! Lyndsay Pruett is a fiddler about town who plays in the Jon Stickley Trio and the John Henry’s. She’s put together a band of local bluegrass boys featuring Jason Flournoy, Drew Matulich and Rick Cooper just for this occasion.
Spring can be a time where life starts to suddenly speed up as the winter chill melts away. Take some time for a guided mindful walk through the garden with short therapeutic horticulture activities incorporated throughout the walk. This class is great for anyone needing to take time to slow down, anyone curious about what therapeutic horticulture actually is, or anyone wishing to get to know Bullington Gardens better.
Two different dates to choose from!
Tuesday, March 18th, 9:00-11:00 or Wednesday, March 19th, 9:00-11:00. $20/$15 for Friends of Bullington Gardens.
Scouting the First Signs of Spring with Lauren Lampley
ON-SITE | Tuesday, March 18 | 2 – 4 pm
Blue Ridge Naturalist – Elective Credit
Spring is an exciting time of the year and even more so this year after the destruction following Tropical Storm Helene last year. Join Lauren on an exploration to find the first signs of spring! During this class we will also discuss the study of phenology and it is important to record the timing of spring’s events especially for climate scientists.
This program takes place outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle, yet uneven terrain, and dress appropriately for the weather.