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Sunday, December 8, 2024
DIY River + Road Cleanups
Dec 8 all-day
Asheville Area

Whenever you want!

 

Supplies available at

2 Sulphur Springs Road

If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.

Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).

Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.

Need to know

Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.

Monday, December 9, 2024
DIY River + Road Cleanups
Dec 9 all-day
Asheville Area

Whenever you want!

 

Supplies available at

2 Sulphur Springs Road

If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.

Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).

Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.

Need to know

Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
DIY River + Road Cleanups
Dec 11 all-day
Asheville Area

Whenever you want!

 

Supplies available at

2 Sulphur Springs Road

If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.

Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).

Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.

Need to know

Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.

NC Writers Network & The Brandy Bar host “In the Company of Writers” series with author Diane Rhoades
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Brandy Bar + Cocktails

The North Carolina Writers Network and The Brandy Bar + Cocktails present DIANE RHOADES 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 author 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 entry

Diane Rhoades, a published author, personal historian and worm rancher, lives on an urban farm in Hendersonville. A retired massage therapist, Diane recognizes how “stories” often find their way into muscles and bone. She notes, “Things that don’t get resolved in real time get stuck inside us. Writing is a vehicle to stir up the stories and inspires energy, health and pleasure.” In 2008, she trained with Dr. James Birren, author of Telling the Stories of Life through Guided Autobiography. Since then, Diane has facilitated 8-week Guided Autobiography sessions, which prime memory, so participants write their life stories with the compassion and insight of hindsight. Learn more about this process and meet Diane’s students Roger Burns and Betty Blackerby and hear their stories.

Co-sponsored by the North Carolina Writers Network and The Brandy Bar + Cocktails, the program, “In the Company of Writers” is featured the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Friday, December 13, 2024
DIY River + Road Cleanups
Dec 13 all-day
Asheville Area

Whenever you want!

 

Supplies available at

2 Sulphur Springs Road

If you need to request supplies for the same or next day, please call 828-254-1776.

Organizing a litter cleanup with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or other community members is easier than you may think! Asheville GreenWorks provides cleanup supplies and safety information, and will coordinate trash pick up as needed. Available supplies include safety vests, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, and SHARPs containers (upon request).

Review the attached guides for instructions and safety information.

Need to know

Please review the attached documents and contact [email protected] with any questions. Your supplies will be available for pickup on the date you’ve requested at Asheville GreenWorks’ office at 2 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

All cleanups should be reported using the online form and supplies should be returned after your cleanup.

Saturday, December 14, 2024
Asheville SantaCon 2024
Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Urban Orchard Cider Co.

From holiday spirits to festive brews, revel in the merry-making with drink specials designed to warm your heart and ignite holiday cheer. Whether you’re Santa, an elf, or any other holiday character, make this night an epic adventure with friends old and new.

What’s Included With Your Bar Crawl Ticket?
OVER 4+ VENUES!
WAIVED COVER FEES!
JOIN THE MERRIEST BAR CRAWL EVER!
GENEROUSLY LOW DRINK SPECIALS!
FREE AFTER PARTY!
LIVE DJ AT SELECT VENUES!
TAG US FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED ON OUR SOCIALS
HUNDREDS OF SANTAS!

Don’t miss out on this epic event! Grab your tickets now and let’s make memories together.

Free Tickets Galore!
Want to experience the festive fun on the house? You can earn 2 free tickets by spreading the word! Simply invite your Facebook friends to the event and shoot us a message with the magic words “Free tickets” at https://www.messenger.com/t/pubcrawlsusa. It’s that easy! Limited time offer so hurry before it expires December 1st!

Event Information Cancellations, Refunds, and Event Guidelines
Event Guidelines: As you prepare for this exciting adventure, please remember to drink responsibly. Our event is all about enjoying the moment, but safety is paramount. Never drink and drive – let’s keep the roads as safe as our party! If you have any questions or need more information, be sure to check out our FAQs page at https://pubcrawls.com/faq/. We’ve got answers to all your queries.

Contact Us: Our dedicated customer service team is available 24/7 to assist with any inquiries. Whether it’s regarding tickets, event details, or anything else, we’re here to help. Your questions are important to us, and we guarantee prompt responses. Contact us via email at [email protected]. Visit www.pubcrawls.com for more information and exclusive discounts.

Disclaimer: Must be 21 years or older to participate in our events. All participating bars and their food or drink specials may be subject to change at the venue’s discretion. Free tickets do not include any beverages, shots, promotional items, or supplies provided as part of the paid bar crawl. Must present your ticket at check-in before check-in time ends to receive your wristband. All sales are final, no returns, refunds, or exchanges for services once purchased.

Group Rate :: 4 Single Santas Check In 1pm-4pm: USD 10.99,
General Admission :: Check In 1pm-4pm: USD 19.99

Urban Orchard Cider Co., 24 Buxton Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801, United States

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Poetry Night
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Oak and Grist Distilling Company

 

Come on by for night of spoken word presented by Dark City Poets Society at Oak and Grist Distilling Company. Everyone is welcome to share a few poems or just sit back and drink for a good cause.

The event is free and $1 from every classic cocktail will be donated to Friends of the Black Mountain Library.

gn-ups to share will begin 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Can’t make it to this one? This event happens the third tuesday of every month!

Thursday, January 2, 2025
True Home Open Mic
Jan 2 @ 6:00 pm
Flood Gallery

Join us every Thursday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm for music, poetry, comedy and stories performed by our favorite local artists! Feel free to bring your own food/drinks or anything you’d like to share!

Sign up begins at 6pm, show begins at 6:30pm. Each performer will have twelve minutes, and the show is always livestreamed on our Facebook account.

Monday, January 6, 2025
Flooded Poetry
Jan 6 @ 6:30 pm
Flood Gallery

Every Monday, Ivy Rozen, Senior Editor of The Black Mountain Press, will host a poetry-specific open mic from 6:30pm-9pm. Each poet will be able to share 2-3 poems, and occasionally we will have local celebrity poets close out our night with a featured reading (email Ivy at [email protected] if you’d like to be a featured poet)!

Thursday, January 16, 2025
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “RESET”
Jan 16 @ 7:30 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “RESET”. All Ages. Doors: 6:30pm // Show: 7:30pm. $18.45.

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is…

RESET:   Prepare a five-minute story about a fresh start. Clean slates and wet paint. When the tide came in and the sandcastle returned to sand. Expunging your past reputation and going back to square one. Cutting bangs after the big breakup. Whether you changed your zip code, career, or outlook on life, tell us about a time you felt new. Tomorrow is another day.

Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Saturday, January 18, 2025
Heavy Mountain Music and Beer Fest
Jan 18 @ 2:00 pm
The Orange Peel

HEAVY MOUNTAIN MUSIC & BEER FEST

Show: 2pm | Doors: 1:30pm
$50 adv / $70 dos
$95 VIP

Originally scheduled for 10/26/24. Previously purchased tickets will be honored.

Ages 18

Heavy Mountain Music and Beer Fest returns for Halloween weekend of 2024! Bolstering two days of heavy music and spooky vibes, Heavy Mountain makes its way to the Orange Peel and Burial Beer’s Eulogy. Featuring an array of iconic artists and genre spanning acts, exclusive pours from the area’s finest breweries, and hair-raising visual installations to set the mood for the Southeast’s heaviest Halloween Party!

First wave lineup announcement includes legendary atmospheric black metal from Washington’s Wolves in the Throne Room, dark medieval stylings of black metal heroine Hulder, and immersive fantasy/doom from NYC’s Castle Rat. In addition, the fest will feature highly anticipated album release sets from East Tennessee progressive sludge powerhouse Generation of Vipers and Asheville death metal outfit Harsh Realm.

The fest will also include a pre party with Chicago’s post metal pioneers Pelican & an after party of cover sets by local favorites both hosted at Burial Beer’s Eulogy. Heavy Mountain promises a blood curdling weekend of evil. Sure to please Halloween heads, metal maniacs and beer buffs alike with costumes, cover sets, and plenty of beverages.

For more info and tickets visit heavymountainfest

Saturday, February 1, 2025
Sound Healing with Himalayan Singing Bowls
Feb 1 @ 12:00 am
Somatic Sounds

Come immerse yourself in a somatic journey of sound and relaxation, , where ancient wisdom meets modern well-being. Imagine the soothing tones of Himalayan singing bowls washing over you, calming your mind, and rejuvenating your spirit.

Facilitated by Vivek, this sound journey features over 30 handcrafted singing bowls, each emitting a rich spectrum of intricate, highly somatic frequencies and overtones—offering more than just a sound bath. The harmonious and grounding sounds have the potential to deeply influence your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual states of being.

This event is open to all levels—whether you’re a seasoned mindfulness enthusiast, exploring a novel path to relaxation, or simply seeking stress relief.

Sunday, February 2, 2025
*Assembly Required Designer Toy Expo
Feb 2 all-day
Battery Park Hall

Celebrating its seventh year running in 2025, the *Assembly Required Designer Toy Expo returns to Asheville, and it’s bigger than ever! With a record 50+ artists descending upon Downtown Asheville in February from 21 states including Colorado, South Dakota, Texas, Rhode Island, as well as Canada. As the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors from across the North America, *Assembly Required honors this melting pot of artistic expression, inspired by pop culture and street art.

Saturday, February 1, 2025: 11a-5p
Sunday, February 2, 2025: 11a-4p

More information can be found at www.assembly-required.net

Parental discretion is advised.

Sound Healing with Himalayan Singing Bowls
Feb 2 @ 12:00 am
Somatic Sounds

Come immerse yourself in a somatic journey of sound and relaxation, , where ancient wisdom meets modern well-being. Imagine the soothing tones of Himalayan singing bowls washing over you, calming your mind, and rejuvenating your spirit.

Facilitated by Vivek, this sound journey features over 30 handcrafted singing bowls, each emitting a rich spectrum of intricate, highly somatic frequencies and overtones—offering more than just a sound bath. The harmonious and grounding sounds have the potential to deeply influence your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual states of being.

This event is open to all levels—whether you’re a seasoned mindfulness enthusiast, exploring a novel path to relaxation, or simply seeking stress relief.

Saturday, February 8, 2025
VOLUNTEER: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WITH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ASHEVILLE
Feb 8 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Habitat For Humanity

Join the Junior League of Asheville and Habitat of Humanity to build homes and change lives! During this build volunteers will frame floors and walls, set trusses, raise roof ladders, install doors and windows, paint, stucco and landscape. No experience is necessary, just come prepared to work hard and have fun!

Partners, family and friends are welcome. This event is open to JLA members and those interested in becoming a member. Bring a bag lunch. Water is provided as well as all tools and safety equipment.
Wear work and weather appropriate clothes, we suggest you bring a hat and gloves.

Chronic Pain? Fascia Decompression with Block Therapy for Breast and Lungs
Feb 8 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Happy Body

This block therapy workshop we will be focusing on the breast/chest and lung area.
Spending an hour on each breast/pec area is a game changer for the body as a whole. This will be invaluable to breast health, to improve your breath and lift the ribcage for overall upper body alignment. This is a must have for everyone! It is recommended to attend the other workshops or complete the 9 day starter program before doing this workshop. Please see referral link below if you would like to purchase a block and 9 day starter program.

Block Therapy combines sustained pressure and diaphragmatic breathing to dissolve fascial adhesions connected to the bone. Fascia, which grips bone at 2000 pounds per square inch, can lead to misalignment over time. This method reverses misalignment and promotes body symmetry as the ribcage often collapses into core causing a cascade of issues for alignment and organs and glands.

Join us Saturday 1-3 pm for a 2 hour fascia decompression workshop and tap into your body’s innate ability to heal itself.

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Chronic Pain? Fascia Decompression with Block Therapy
Feb 15 all-day
Happy Body

This block therapy workshop we will be focusing on the core and ribs to move stuck energy from pain and trauma. This is a slow and relaxed class focusing on connecting to full conscious breath to open areas where emotions are stored in the fascia. Pain, fear, and stress cause us to hold our breath as a protective mechanism to shield ourselves. When breath becomes paralyzed from trauma pain and stress, there is no movement of that energy out of the body. In this workshop we are going to be releasing past/current patterns of breathing, created by trauma, pain , and stress. Our breath is directly connected to our nervous system, so this practice relaxes the nervous system so the body can get out of flight and flight or freeze and into rest, digest, and heal.

We use a rolled-up towel to begin as this process of unwinding takes time and can cause detoxification symptoms. Please bring a towel with you for the class. A medium sized towel works great.

Saturday, March 1, 2025
APPALACHIAN COMMUNITY RELIEF: VOLUNTEER WITH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ASHEVILLE
Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Appalachian Community Relief

Join us in a volunteer shift with Appalachian Community Relief. We will assist people in shopping for goods in their free store that opened in response to Hurricane Helene. This volunteer event is family friendly, so feel free to bring spouses, children, etc.

Saturday, March 8, 2025
Asheville International Women’s Day with the Junior League of Asheville
Mar 8 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kendra Scott

The Junior League of Asheville invites you to honor women leaders of Western North Carolina at a special International Women’s Day Celebration.
Sip, shop and socialize at the grand opening of the Kendra Scott store in Biltmore Park on Saturday, March 8th from 10-1.
Event will include a special Awards Ceremony along with opportunities to learn about and celebrate past and current women of WNC.

All are welcome, please bring a friend or 5! A percentage of all proceeds will go to Helene Recovery.

Mardi Gras Party
Mar 8 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing Biltmore Village

Hi Wire Biltmore Village is throwing a Mardi Gras bash you won’t want to miss! Join us on Saturday, March 8th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, for a festive celebration filled with live music, themed cocktails, and plenty of good vibes.
Get ready to groove to the sounds of Commander Voodoo, serving up live jams that’ll have you dancing all afternoon. Sip on our brand-new Hurricane Sour—a party in a glass—and other themed cocktails, or enjoy your favorite Hi Wire beers.
Costumes are highly encouraged, so break out your beads, masks, and most colorful attire to get into the spirit of Mardi Gras! Whether you come with your krewe or fly solo, this is the place to be for a day of fun, flavor, and festivities