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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A Hickory Nut Gap tradition, back by popular demand! Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered.
Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome! Variations encouraged, feel free to bring blocks, blankets or straps.
Make a day of it! Class lets out when the Farm Store opens, come shop the Farm Store for local meats and grocery goodies, grab a beer or beverage and wander the farm grounds to see the animals. Yogis get 10% off meat and eggs on class day.
Time: 9am-10am
Dates: April 28th | May 26th | June 30th | July 28th | August 25th | September 29th | October 27th
Price: $18/class OR Full Season, 7 classes for $100!
Tech Time is a drop-in program where you can receive one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability, we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task. We can work together on the library’s computers or your device. Anyone is welcome to stop by, we will help
Join a one-hour Getting Started with Libby ONLINE webinar and learn Libby with the Experts! From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting reading settings, and more, our Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A. Want to learn Libby, but can’t attend one of our monthly sessions live? Sessions will be recorded and emailed to everyone registered 24 hours after the webinar. Please register to receive the recording. To register go to this link: If you don’t have the Libby app downloaded on your device already, you can download the Libby app on most iOS and Android devices. Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search for Libby. Your result should be Libby, by OverDrive, and the app is FREE! You can also use Libby in your web browser by going to libbyapp.com. Webinar is set in Eastern Time. If you would like to show the time in your zone, click on “Time shows in Eastern Time (US and Canada)” and choose your time zone. |
Bring a bottle of water and a snack
Are there holes in the elbows of your favorite sweater and tears in your most comfortable pair of jeans? Visible mending, a form of repair that seeks to be seen, celebrates the history of the fibers we wear while simultaneously breathing new life into well-loved clothes. Whether adding new layers to frayed edges or creatively embellishing marks and stains, visible mending is a stylish way to keep clothes out of the landfill.
Andrea Connolly will lead this hands-on workshop, introducing simple mending techniques and providing a forum for participants of all skill levels to share and learn from one another. Bring an item of clothing to repair, along with any mends you feel comfortable sharing with the group.
All supplies provided. (Feel free to bring your own favorites to use as well.)
Andrea Connolly is a member of Local Cloth’s Mending Matters group. She has dabbled in sewing, embroidery, crochet, and knitting since early childhood and loves mending for its freedom from patterns and charts.
FREE but limited to 20 participants. Registration is required at https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/library/branch-locations/black-mountain.aspx
Join us for this mid Spring weekend of wild abundance as we dive deeply into the Art, Science & Spirit of Herbalism. We will spend this incredible weekend deeply immersed in the abundance of wild plants as well as cultivated herbs that can easily be found (and grown) throughout the Appalachian mountains.
We will focus on improving proper plant identification skills, ethical wildcrafting & foraging techniques and learn the craft of magical medicine making together. We will gather herbs from the landscape and create a plethora of herbal medicines. Folks will receive both new skills and plenty of recipes and remedies to take home.
Throughout this weekend immersion will honor the craft of intuitive & ritual herbalism while learning how to pair these skills to make the most potent forms of herbal infusion and decoctions (medicinal teas) with both fresh and dried plants. We will co-create botanical tonics meant to fortify our systems throughout the seasons. And produce potent medicinally infused herbal oils to be used for the body as well as the Spirit.
A Hickory Nut Gap tradition, back by popular demand! Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered.
Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome! Variations encouraged, feel free to bring blocks, blankets or straps.
Make a day of it! Class lets out when the Farm Store opens, come shop the Farm Store for local meats and grocery goodies, grab a beer or beverage and wander the farm grounds to see the animals. Yogis get 10% off meat and eggs on class day.
Time: 9am-10am
Dates: April 28th | May 26th | June 30th | July 28th | August 25th | September 29th | October 27th
Price: $18/class OR Full Season, 7 classes for $100!
Remove toxins and prepare your body for a healthy summer with our Ayurvedic approach to yoga. Level 1+, bring a mat.
Outside on the backyard stage during warm days, inside when it’s cold. Free parking in back, just off Allen Street.
4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
Student showcase reserved for 6/3
No class 5/27
Greg Lobas will lead a virtual writer’s workshop titled: “Writing Your Life into Poetry.”
“Write what you know” is one of the first and best maxims for the aspiring writer. But what if “what you know” is ordinary, even mundane? This workshop will look at ways to mine the gold that is in everyone’s life and turn it into poetry. It may take some digging. It may take a little change in perspective. But it is there, and it is material only you can use. We will focus on the narrative poem as a means of story-telling but will consider the lyric poem as well.
This workshop is open to writers of all skill levels and is a fun way to find inspiration from a new prompt or revise current work. It is hosted by the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara and will Zoom for the virtual connection. Sign up to attend the workshop at workshop here:
Greg Lobas has been published extensively as both an outdoor writer and a poet. His debut book, Left of Center, won the 2022 Dogfish Head Poetry Prize, and placed second in the Delaware State Press Association awards. The book deals with his real life experiences as a fire captain and paramedic. His poems have been published in many journals. He is an experienced poetry workshop facilitator at Isothermal Community College.
Greg lives with his wife Meg and his dog Sophie in Polk County North Carolina.
Led by a certified Inward & Artward Creative Facilitator, Tikva Kingrea, this 6-week series workshop gives space for young folks’ imaginations to run wild, turning anything and everything into an opportunity for storytelling! Students ages 11-14 will dive into their own worlds, build their own imaginations, and creating their own stories through a smorgasbord of storytelling forms. In this class, we’re putting creative power back in the hands of the budding creative both individually and as a group. What kind of wildernesses can we construct and discover?
At the end of the day, we’re exploring various forms of writing, infusing imagination into our stories, and we’re building trust and confidence in young creatives. No homework necessary!
Yoga with goats…it is just as ridiculous and amazing as it sounds. You can expect to grin, giggle, move, and flow alongside the sweetest little snuggly socialites. The goats may pull your attention away from your movement practice from time to time but they are the most adorable anchors to the present moment and can spark pure joy.
Disconnect with stress and connect with loving, social & adorable goats! This is a unique opportunity to spend time in a cozy, open-air barn and let the busyness of the world melt away for a moment. You can expect a beginner-friendly yoga class that is easy to follow…and rejoin if you find yourself distracted throughout.
Wear loose fitting clothing, long pants, shirts with sleeves, and clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Please plan on bringing your own yoga mat or you may rent a mat in advance for $5. Don’t forget to bring an open mind and adventurous spirit! It is sure to be an experience to remember!
Now in our 15th year, we are proud to offer affordable, all-levels workshops!
Class topics include Intro to Whip Tricks, Badass Shimmies, and Song-writing. We are also offering a FREE LECTURE on the history of Sideshow with America’s top historian, the legendary James Taylor. Study with the best!
A Hickory Nut Gap tradition, back by popular demand! Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered.
Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome! Variations encouraged, feel free to bring blocks, blankets or straps.
Make a day of it! Class lets out when the Farm Store opens, come shop the Farm Store for local meats and grocery goodies, grab a beer or beverage and wander the farm grounds to see the animals. Yogis get 10% off meat and eggs on class day.
Time: 9am-10am
Dates: April 28th | May 26th | June 30th | July 28th | August 25th | September 29th | October 27th
Price: $18/class OR Full Season, 7 classes for $100!
Remove toxins and prepare your body for a healthy summer with our Ayurvedic approach to yoga. Level 1+, bring a mat.
Outside on the backyard stage during warm days, inside when it’s cold. Free parking in back, just off Allen Street.
Are YOU READY for NERD PRIDE FEST 2024!!
Saturday, June 1st 2024 : 10am – 4pm
Asheville’s local artist convention every first Saturday in June in honor of Pride month! This is a fun, free way to celebrate pride month by supporting local artists and nonprofits who do incredible things for the queer LGBT+ community in western North Carolina.
Nerd Pride Fest was our first ever event in our current location. So it had to be to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reopening with food, games, live music, and more.
As a shop owned and operated by queer-identifying folks, The Nerd Dungeon is committed to being a safe and welcoming environment for people of all ages to express themselves any time of year, not just during Pride Month. We will always be a 3rd Place.
It is nice to have an excuse to go all-out and party, though! Pride Cosplay encouraged!
A Hickory Nut Gap tradition, back by popular demand! Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered.
Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome! Variations encouraged, feel free to bring blocks, blankets or straps.
Make a day of it! Class lets out when the Farm Store opens, come shop the Farm Store for local meats and grocery goodies, grab a beer or beverage and wander the farm grounds to see the animals. Yogis get 10% off meat and eggs on class day.
Time: 9am-10am
Dates: April 28th | May 26th | June 30th | July 28th | August 25th | September 29th | October 27th
Price: $18/class OR Full Season, 7 classes for $100!
Remove toxins and prepare your body for a healthy summer with our Ayurvedic approach to yoga. Level 1+, bring a mat.
Outside on the backyard stage during warm days, inside when it’s cold. Free parking in back, just off Allen Street.
Dark City Poets Society is a completely free poetry group that is open to writers of all ages and experience levels.
Join us at the Black Mountain Library from 6:00-7:30 pm on the first Tuesday of every month for our (respectful) feedback group.
FREE. Meets in the garden weather permitting.
Join SAHC Board Member Allison Williams with Sunflower Collective Outdoors for an all levels virtual yoga class. We will end class with a sound bath and meditation. Follow Allison and Sunflower Collective Outdoors on YouTube @SunflowerCollectiveOutdoors and Instagram @sunflowercollectiveoutdoors.
Yoga Nidra brings you into a deeply restorative healing state that will release tension, enhance your vital life source, and leave you with a greater sense of peace and wellbeing.
A Hickory Nut Gap tradition, back by popular demand! Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered.
Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome! Variations encouraged, feel free to bring blocks, blankets or straps.
Make a day of it! Class lets out when the Farm Store opens, come shop the Farm Store for local meats and grocery goodies, grab a beer or beverage and wander the farm grounds to see the animals. Yogis get 10% off meat and eggs on class day.
Time: 9am-10am
Dates: April 28th | May 26th | June 30th | July 28th | August 25th | September 29th | October 27th
Price: $18/class OR Full Season, 7 classes for $100!
Remove toxins and prepare your body for a healthy summer with our Ayurvedic approach to yoga. Level 1+, bring a mat.
Outside on the backyard stage during warm days, inside when it’s cold. Free parking in back, just off Allen Street.
Connect Beyond Festival returns to downtown Asheville, N.C. on June 7-9, 2024 for a weekend of performances, panels, film screenings and workshops with award-winning artists and thought leaders, exploring how the intersection of music, art, film and storytelling can inspire positive change. This year’s festival, dubbed by Ashvegas as “Asheville’s version of SXSW,” is themed around Connection To Deepen Resilience and Keep Moving Forward. Connect Beyond will be partnering with Slay The Mic Media to co-curate programs centered around youth empowerment. Tickets for the Connect Beyond Festival are slated to go on sale by May 13th. To optimize community accessibility, options include individual event tickets or a full weekend pass.
Train with world renowned Performing Artist, former Alvin Ailey principle Dancer & Teacher Raquelle Chavis- and explore modern dance and the Horton technique. Dancers will have 1 week of daily class training, while learning a series of fortification studies and challenging combinations, designed to perfect their technique, placement and performance. Additionally, dancers will learn new choreography and rehearse that piece daily. a studio performance will be given on the final day of this intensive workshop, showcasing the skills they’ve learned throughout the week. This program is open to dancers age 9-18 who possess a passion and drive to excel.
Saturday, June 15. June Jamboree in the Highlands of Roan. Enjoy your choice from SEVEN guided hikes and outings in the stunning Highlands of Roan, then join us for an afternoon social at SAHC’s Elk Hollow Preserve. All outings are FREE, but space may be limited and pre-registration is required.Roll n’ Stroll
Time: 10:30 am
Leaders:
Where: SAHC’s Bird House, Jerry’s Creek Road, Newland, NC
Distance: 0.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy (1/10)
Cost: FREE, pre-registration is REQUIRED
Description: Please join this year’s Roll n’ Stroll, at a different location! Due to the Roan Mountain Rhododendron Garden being closed due to construction, this year we are inviting folks to come enjoy the fresh air at our Bird House. Located high in the Roan Highlands this spectacular location offers something for the whole family, participants can hike deep into the woods or watch birds flying from their rocking chair on the porch. Pack a lunch or bring a frisbee to this awesome spot and enjoy the Roan from above.
Participants on this hike will meet at Elk Hollow Preserve and carpool to the Bird House. The driveway to the Bird House requires vehicles to have 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. After the Roll n’ Stroll participants are encouraged to join us for our Drop-in Social at our Elk Hollow Preserve, at noon, located just 10 minutes down the road.
Elk Hollow Falls with Pathways to Parks
Time: 10:00 am
Leaders: Larry Pender & Tanya Marie of Pathways to Parks
Where: Elk Hollow Preserve, 3535 Roaring Creek Road, Newland, NC
Distance: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate (5/10)
Cost: FREE, pre-registration is REQUIRED
Please join our friends at Pathways to Parks for this classic hike to visit Elk Hollow Falls. Hikers will enjoy our Evertt Bowman Memorial Trail which will take you through golden-winged warbler habitat, deep forests, and scenic vistas, and leave you sitting next to the crystal clear waters of Elk Hollow Branch, permanently protected for your enjoyment. After the hike, I hope you will join us back at the start of the trail for our June Jamboree Drop-in Social!
This hike will be led by our partners at Pathways to Parks whose vision is to motivate Americans of color to get outdoors and enjoy the benefits of nature in our national, state, and local parks and to help make it easy and accessible for them to do so!
Birding at The Bird House
Time: 8:00 am
Leaders: TBD
Where: SAHC’s Bird House, Jerry’s Creek Road, Newland, NC
Distance: 2 miles
Difficulty: Moderate (3/10)
Cost: FREE, pre-registration is REQUIRED
If you like bird watching you won’t want to miss the opportunity to spot neo-tropical songbirds from the comfort of a rocking chair surrounded by beautiful mountains. Our famous Bird House is located at 4,500ft in elevation, surrounded by early successional habitat and thousands of acres of protected land. Please join us along with professional ornithologists as we search for migratory warblers, year-round avian residents, and raptors soaring overhead. This event starts early so we are offering participants the opportunity to camp out at this location the night before and add stargazing to boot.
We hope all birders will stick around and join us at Elk Hollow Preserve, just 10 minutes down the road, at noon, for our Drop-in Social to celebrate our conservation success in the Highlands of Roan!
Pine Knob Hike
Time: 9:30 am
Leaders: Park & Katie Greer
Where: South Yellow Mountain Preserve, Spruce Pine, NC
Distance: 3 miles
Difficulty: Moderate (6/10)
Cost: FREE, pre-registration is REQUIREDCome and join us to be among the first people to step foot on the newly protected South Yellow Mountain Preserve. You might have heard about this property in the news lately. We’ve recently acquired this 7,500-acre preserve and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Our preserve manager, Park Greer, has gotten know every corner of this property and he has chosen this hike especially for the June Jamboree event. This hike offers magnificent waterfalls, breathtaking views, and vast expanses of protected land. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore conservations at its finest!
We hope participants will join us after the hike at our neighboring Elk Hollow Preserve, just 20 minutes down the road, at noon, for our Drop-in Social to celebrate our conservation success in the Highlands of Roan!
Challenge Hike: Roaring Creek to Big Yellow Loop
Time: 9:00 am
Leader: Travis Bordley
Where: Yellow Mountain Gap Trailhead, Roaring Creek Road, Newland, NC
Distance: 5 miles
Distance: Difficult (9/10), long steep inclines and unmarked trails
Cost: FREE, pre-registration is REQUIREDThe 2024 June Jamboree Challenge Hike promises an adventurous blend of experiences for all participants. Brace yourself for mountain ascents, Appalachian Trail traverses, panoramic views from hidden balds, and exploration of lesser-known SAHC preserves, all intertwined with a bit of bushwhacking. Setting off from the Yellow Mountain Gap Trailhead at the terminus of Roaring Creek Road, this rugged trek will follow the ridgeline along the AT to Little Hump, continue to Big Yellow Mountain, and culminate with a descent through SAHC-protected wilderness. Expect a demanding journey, requiring endurance for long distances and comfort with off-trail navigation across steep terrain.
Afterward, we invite all hikers to gather at Elk Hollow Preserve, conveniently located nearby, for our Drop-in Social, starting at noon or whenever we wrap up. Let’s come together to toast to our conservation triumphs in the majestic Highlands of Roan!
Big Yellow Mountain Hike
Time: 9:30 am
Leaders: Jay Leutze
Where: 45 Birchfield Creek, Newland, NC 28657
Distance: 2 miles
Distance: Moderate (6/10), some steep inclines
Cost: FREE, pre-registration is REQUIREDEmbark on a journey with Jay Leutze, an esteemed author, Senior Advisor to SAHC’s Board of Trustees, and a proud resident of Big Yellow. Together, we’ll explore a hidden gem nestled within the Roan Highlands. Jay will lead a brief yet invigorating hike, offering panoramic views of the Roan while regaling us with tales of the land.
Following our adventure, we invite all participants to join us at Elk Hollow Preserve, a quick 20-minute drive away, for our Drop-in Social at noon. Let’s come together to revel in the conservation victories of the Highlands of Roan!
Elk Hollow Yoga
Time: 10:30 am
Leaders: Lillah Schwartz
Where: Elk Hollow Preserve, 3535 Roaring Creek Road, Newland, NC
Distance: 0.5 miles
Distance: Moderate (4/10)
Cost: FREE, pre-registration is REQUIREDWe are delighted to share the exciting news that Lillah Schwartz, a highly regarded yoga instructor, author, and mentor hailing from Asheville, NC, will be joining us for this year’s June Jamboree. Lillah will lead a nature-based yoga class at our Elk Hollow Preserve, where she will tailor the session to the group and the serene surroundings of the Roan Highlands. We are honored to have her expertise enhance our event.
Following the yoga session, all are welcome to unwind by Elk Hollow Falls or join us at our Drop-in Social, commencing at noon.
Drop-in Social!!
We will hold a drop-in social at our Elk Hollow Preserve in the afternoon after morning hikes conclude. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating friends, family, and shared hike experiences while learning about SAHC’s recent land protection news. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided, so please RSVP so we have enough for everyone!
We look forward to seeing you and hope you all join us in celebrating 50 years of conservation success in the Highlands of Roan!
In collaboration with West Asheville Yoga, join us on the Museum’s rooftop Sculpture Terrace for a unique Creative Flow experience that combines the beauty of art with the power of mindful movement. All levels are welcome.
Rooftop Yoga: Creative Flow Series with West Asheville Yoga
FOUR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE (JUNE 8, 15, 22, AND 29)
In collaboration with West Asheville Yoga join us at the Museum’s rooftop Sculpture Terrace for a unique Creative Flow experience that combines the beauty of art with the power of mindful movement. All-levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat. Loose-fitting clothing is recommended. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held inside in the Museum’s Windgate Foundation Atrium.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Kim Drye (she/her) is a highly experienced and skilled yoga instructor with a passion for promoting alignment, therapeutic healing, and restorative practices. She is the proud owner of West Asheville Yoga, where she leads classes and fosters a welcoming environment. Kim’s teaching style revolves around themed slow flows, incorporating detailed technique and alignment breakdowns to enhance her students’ understanding.
A Hickory Nut Gap tradition, back by popular demand! Bring your mat and mindfulness to the Big Barn to get centered.
Mary Beth believes yoga should be potent, but playful. She strives to deliver fluid, well balanced vignettes that offer physical expansion and mental restoration. She teaches gentle and vinyasa flow, all levels welcome! Variations encouraged, feel free to bring blocks, blankets or straps.
Make a day of it! Class lets out when the Farm Store opens, come shop the Farm Store for local meats and grocery goodies, grab a beer or beverage and wander the farm grounds to see the animals. Yogis get 10% off meat and eggs on class day.
Time: 9am-10am
Dates: April 28th | May 26th | June 30th | July 28th | August 25th | September 29th | October 27th
Price: $18/class OR Full Season, 7 classes for $100!

All are welcome, especially dads and kiddos. Kids are free, Dads pay $10
Class is held on the outdoor stage in the backyard of One World Brewing West. Bring a mat and water and prepare for a light hearted, fun class for the whole family!
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner healing through our groundbreaking Breathwork Meditation Workshop including 2 Sound Baths! During this immersive experience you will be guided through a powerful Breathwork practice to help you massively release stress, heal past wounds and traumas, access deeper levels of awareness, and connect more profoundly to Source.
Led by two professional highly experienced facilitators with over 50 years experience between them, this workshop will
deepen your connection with your breath and unlock its incredible potential for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Join a group of like-minded individuals on the path to self-discovery in a supportive nurturing environment on the beautiful island in Marshall on one of the world’s oldest rivers.
You may come to the full day (10am-4.30pm, $120 ) which includes two Breathwork Meditation Sessions with sound baths and a session of Self-discovery. You may also come to the first Breathwork Meditation Session with sound bath only (10am-1pm, $60) or the second Breathwork Session with sound bath only (1.30pm-4.30pm, $60).
Register at www.breakthroughbreathwork.com/events