January + the new year have finally arrived — and to help you kick-off 2021, we’re rounding up some of the top local events (both virtual and in-person) to help you stay connected. 🌟
Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in the following events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.
Friday | January 1st
Outdoors
○ New Year’s Resolution Run | Fri., Jan. 1 | 10 a.m. | Downtown Asheville | Register | Run a 5- or 10K in person or virtually.
Wellness
○ 2021 Yoga Reboot: Movement + Reflection | Fri., Jan. 1 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Waynesville Yoga Center, 274 S Main St., Waynesville | $20 | Start 2021 with a new outlook.
Holiday
○ Break Up with 2020 | Fri., Jan. 1 | 2-5 p.m. | Catawba Brewing Co. South Slope, 32 Banks Ave. | $5 | Smash plates, bowls, figurines, glasses + more while raising money for Asheville’s Pandemic of Love.
○ New Years Fun Day | Fri., Jan. 1 | 3-9 p.m. | The Poe House, 105 1st Ave. W., Hendersonville | Free | Mimosa + Bloody Mary specials all day.
Show
○ Son’s of Ralph | Fri., Jan. 1 | 7 p.m. | Jack of the Wood, 95 Patton Ave. | Free | Enjoy the unique sounds of Madison County bluegrass.
Saturday | January 2nd
Cause
○ Blood Drive | Sat., Jan. 2 | 11 a.m. | 1 Legacy Oaks Pl. | Free | Support those in need + donate blood.
Outdoors
○ Winter Hike: Walk Into Narnia | Sat., Jan. 2 | 1-5 p.m. | Appalachian Trail, Location Provided After Booking | $40 | Enjoy 360 degree views of majestic mountains with hot cocoa or cider along with s’mores around a campfire.
TryThis
○ Foraging Food Tour | Sat., Jan. 2 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Location Provided After Booking | $75 | Forage mushrooms, wild fruits + more with expert guides.
Show
○ BoogiTherapiTrio | Sat., Jan. 2 | 4 p.m. | One World Brewing West, 520 Haywood Rd. | $5 Cover | Grab your dancing shoes + head on over for an outdoor funky soul session.
Sunday | January 3rd
Wellness
○ Tea Meditation | Sun., Jan. 3 | 9-10 a.m. | Dobra Tea, 78 North Lexington Ave. | $20 | Guided meditation through preparing + drinking tea.
○ New Beginnings – Online Sunday Dance Wave | Sun., Jan. 3 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | $8+ | Dust off those dancing shoes with Asheville Movement Collective.
○ Virtual SOMA Breathwork Circle | Sun., Jan. 3 | 8-9 p.m. | Virtual | $11+ | Practice SOMA breathing + reconnect with your inner self.
Dish
○ Charcuterie Night | Sun., Jan. 3 | 1-5 p.m. | Archetype Brewing Tap Lounge + Venue, 174 Broadway St. | $20 | Enjoy two draft pours + charcuterie for your evening.
Outdoors
○ Skateville Meetup | Sun., Jan. 3 | 3-5 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd. | Free | A casual weekly event for Asheville roller skaters to make friends, practice skills + more.
Show
○ Sunday Sessions | Sun., Jan. 3 | 3 p.m. | Archetype Brewing, 265 Haywood Rd. | Free | Sunday Sessions is back with live music, in person + virtually by streaming.
Monday | January 4th
Community
○ Animonday | Mon., Jan. 4 | 1-9 p.m. | Asheville Retrocade, 800 Haywood Rd. | Free | Talk, game + listen to all things anime.
Wellness
○ Meditation Hour | Mon., Jan. 4 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Robyn Wolf, Evidential Medium + Psychic, gives a guided meditation as your wind down the day.
Arts
○ Asheville Film Virtual Meetup | Mon., Jan. 4 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | An online social gathering for filmmakers + film enthusiasts hosted by Asheville School of Film. 🎥
TryThis
○ 4 Week Intro to SPIN Pole Series | Mon., Jan. 4-Mon., Jan. 25 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Danceclub Asheville | $68 | This class will build on spin pole fundamentals + incorporate small combinations.
Tuesday | January 5th
Holiday
○ A New Year’s Celebration | Tues., Jan. 5 | 12:05 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The Asheville Academy for the Arts hosts Bach’s Lunch concert as a celebration for the year ahead.
ForFamilies
○ Rec N Roll | Tues., Jan. 5 | 2-4 p.m. | Klondyke, Grant Center | Free | The Rec n Roll mobile recreation unit is a free program that offers games + activities the whole family can enjoy. Weather permitting.
Trivia
○ Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia | Tues., Jan. 5 | 6-8 p.m. | French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd. | Free | Treat yourself to a cold brew + seven rounds of pop culture trivia.
Show
○ Travis Book + Friends | Tues., Jan. 5 | 6 p.m. | 185 King Street, Brevard | $30+ | Travis will be joined by Kyle Tuttle + Lindsay Pruett for a night of bluegrass + more.
Community
○ Weaverville Library Evening Book Club | Tues., Jan. 5 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Sign Up | Discuss Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein, newcomers welcome.
Wednesday | January 6th
Film
○ Moana | Wed., Jan. 6 | 4 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave. | $5+ | Do you hear the call of the ocean? Heated tables available. 🌊
Talk
○ Doris Iarovici presents Minus One | Wed., Jan. 6 | Virtual | Free; ; Register | The author reads + discusses her new short story collection. In conversation with Elizabeth Kadetsky. 📚
Civic
○ Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | Wed., Jan. 6 | 5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The agenda includes amending a zoning text amendment to include new standards regulating hotels and a request to apply a new Hotel Overlay District to certain properties in the city. 🏨
Cause
○ Bolts Blood Drive | Wed., Jan. 6 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Franklin School of Innovation, 21 Innovation Dr. | Sign Up | Donate blood + save a life. 💉
Show
○ Travis Book Happy Hour | Tues., Jan. 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Virtual | Free, Donations Accepted | Travis will be joined by Kyle Tuttle + Lindsay Pruett for a night of bluegrass streaming on the Grey Eagle’s Facebook Page + IAMAVL channel. 🎶
FeaturedEvent
○ The Healthier + Happier Series | Wed., Jan. 6 – Wed., Feb. 17 | 4-5 p.m. | Atelier Maison + Co., 121 Sweeten Creek | Free | Join Dr. Brian Asbill as he leads discussions on taking a broader look at how to live a healthier, happier life. This is a 7 part series taking place each Wednesday at Atelier Maison & Co.’s wellness studio. Ⓟ
Thursday | January 7th
ForFamilies
○ Rec N Roll | Thurs., Jan. 7 | 2-4 p.m. | Klondyke, 500 Montford Ave. | Free | The Rec n Roll mobile recreation unit is a free program that offers games + activities the whole family can enjoy. Weather permitting.
TryThis
○ Virtual Spanish Conversation Group | Thurs., Jan. 7 | 5-6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Looking to practice Spanish speaking skills? Check this out.
Network
○ Asheville Women In Business | Thurs., Jan. 7 | 6 p.m. | Engaged Asheville, 41 North Merrimon Ave., Suite 107 | Free, Register | Create connections while sipping on champagne + snacking on a charcuterie board.
Show
○ Izzi Hughes | Thurs., Jan. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Oklawaha Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave., Hendersonville | Free | Listen to an eclectic mix of tunes + sip on a craft brew.
Art
○ Art Travels: The Columbus Museum | Thurs., Jan. 7 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Virtual | $15+, Register | Take a virtual tour of The Columbus Museum in Columbus, GA + see unique collections + exhibits.
Friday | January 8th
Networking
○ Free Coworking Friday | Fri., Jan. 8 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Focal Point Coworking, 125 S. Lexington Ave. Suite 101 | Free | Enjoy a clean workstation, high-speed Wi-Fi, coffee & more. RSVP via Facebook.
Wellness
○ Mindfulness Now: Meditation for All Moments | Fri., Jan. 8 | 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Asheville Community Yoga, 8 Brookdale Rd. | Donation | Learn mindfulness skills in a peaceful + supportive environment. Beginners welcome. 🧘
TheBuy
○ Vintage Pop Up | Fri., Jan. 8-Sun., Jan. 10 | 12-7 p.m. | Asheville Beauty Academy, 28B Broadway St. | Free entry | Shop for treasures from the Booth Fairy’s Traveling Trunk Show. Clothes $5-$15. 👗
Outdoors
○ Cabin Fever Defeater Series | Fri., Jan. 8 | 12-4 p.m. | Black Mountain Recreation, 304 Black Mountain Ave. | $12 | Go on a local hike + beat the winter boredom. ⛰️
Cause
○ Blood Drive | Fri., Jan. 8 | 1-8 p.m. | Reserve at Biltmore Apartments, 300 Cranbrook Dr., Arden | Register | Donate blood + save a life.
ForFamilies
○ Rec N Roll | Fri., Jan. 8 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Deaverview, 275 Deaverview Rd. | Free | The Rec n Roll mobile recreation unit is a free program that offers games + activities the whole family can enjoy. Weather permitting.
Wellness
○ Reflect and ReNEW YEAR Yoga Retreat | Fri., Jan. 8-Sun., Jan. 10 | 6 p.m. | Celebration Hall at Lake Logan, 25 Wormy Chestnut Lane, Canton | $150+ | Escape to the lake for a weekend of relaxation, reconnection + begin to navigate the new year.
Wellness
○ Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā and Prāṇāyāma | Fri., Jan. 8-Sun., Jan. 10 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | $350 | Earn 300 hours of YA credit + explore an ancient text to extract the essence of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Saturday | January 9th
ForPets
○ Canine Manners Course | Sat., Jan. 9 | 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Asheville Humane Society Community Center, 1425 Patton Ave. | $150 | A six week course to help teach your dog basic manners using reward-based training methods.
○ Beyond Basic Manners | Sat., Jan. 9 | 1-2 p.m. | Asheville Humane Society Community Center, 1425 Patton Ave. | $150 | A six week course to help your dog achieve reliable behaviors anywhere, anytime.
TryThis
○ Foraging Food Tour | Sat., Jan. 9 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Location Provided After Booking | $75 | Forage mushrooms, wild fruits + more with expert guides.
Show
○ Asheville Winter Grass | Sat., Jan. 9 | 3-8 p.m. | One World Brewing West, 520 Haywood Rd. | $20 | Songs From The Road Band + special guest Steve “Big Daddy” McMurry of Acoustic Syndicate bring an afternoon of bluegrass.
Sunday | January 10th
MustDo
○ Fringe Preview Party | Sun., Jan. 10 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Excited for Fringe Fest? Catch a sneak peek of the event, movie trailers + get festival announcements. 🎞️
ForPets
○ Breed Meetup: Poodles + Doodles | Sun., Jan. 10 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Wagbar, 320 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville | Humans Free, Dog Membership | Meet up with other Poodle + Doodle owners at Wagbar’s bi-monthly breed meetup.
○ Puppy Kindergarten | Sun., Jan. 10 | 12-1 p.m. | Asheville Humane Society Community Center, 1425 Patton Ave. | $150 | A six week course that focuses on proper socialization, bite inhibition, house training, manners + more.
Dish
○ Charcuterie Night | Sun., Jan. 10 | 1-5 p.m. | Archetype Brewing Tap Lounge + Venue, 174 Broadway St. | $20 | Enjoy two draft pours + charcuterie for your evening.
Learn
○ Video Village Series- the Path to Directing/Producing | Sun., Jan. 10 | 3-6 p.m. | Virtual | Donations Accepted |The Asheville School of Film is hosting three Hollywood Industry Professionals for a Q+A style webinar.
Outdoors
○ Skateville Meetup | Sun., Jan. 10 | 3-5 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd. | Free | A casual weekly event for Asheville roller skaters to make friends, practice skills + more.
Show
○ Sunday Sessions | Sun., Jan. 10 | 3 p.m. | Archetype Brewing, 265 Haywood Rd. | Free | Sunday Sessions is back with live music, in person + virtually by streaming.
Monday | January 11th
Cause
○ Free Pet Food Giveaway | Mon., Jan. 11 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Blue Ridge Humane Society, 88 Centipede Ln., Hendersonville | Free | Food will be distributed carside while supplies last.
Cause
○ Power In Pints | Mon., Jan. 11 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Hillman Beer, 78 Catawba Ave., Suite F., Old Fort | Free | $1 for every Hillman beer sold will be donated to the Old Fort Fire Department.
ForFamilies
○ Rec N Roll | Mon., Jan. 11 | 2-4 p.m. | Malvern Hills Park, 75 Rumbough Pl. | Free | The Rec n Roll mobile recreation unit is a free program that offers games + activities the whole family can enjoy. Weather permitting.
Learn
○ Plot Writing – Part 1 | Mon., Jan. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Virtual | $395 |The Asheville School of Film is hosting Richard Bergh to explore developing a compelling + effective plot.
TryThis
○ Winter Workshop 1: Fermentation Made Easy | Mon., Jan. 11 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Virtual | $8+ | Ishka Shir discusses the fermentation process, the history of fermentations + shows how to make sauerkraut.
Community
○ Monday Virtual Circle of Parents | Mon., Jan. 11 | 8-9 p.m. | Virtual, Zoom | Free | Talk with other families about virtual schooling and/or homeschooling, offer support + suggestions, problem-solve, share ideas, and more.
Tuesday | January 12th
Job
○ Airport Road – New Store Job Fair | Tues., Jan. 12 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Hampton Inn, 18 Rockwood Rd., Fletcher | Free | Check out the new job opportunities for the new Ingles store on Airport Rd. coming in Feb.
ForFamilies
○ Rec N Roll | Tues., Jan. 12 | 2-4 p.m. | Carrier Park, 500 Amboy Rd. + Weaver Park, 200 Murdock Ave. | Free | The Rec n Roll mobile recreation unit is a free program that offers games + activities the whole family can enjoy. Weather permitting.
Learn
○ Crossing the Line- An Actor/Director Study | Tues., Jan. 12 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Virtual | $375 |The Asheville School of Film holds a six-week course concerning trust, boundaries + more between directors + actors.
Trivia
○ Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia | Tues., Jan. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd. | Free | Treat yourself to a cold brew + seven rounds of pop culture trivia.
Show
○ Reggae Tuesdays with Chalwa + NewRootz Studio | Tues., Jan. 12 | 9:30-10:15 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Listen to Chalwa, an original Mountain Reggae band out of Asheville, in the comfort of your own home.
Wednesday | January 13th
ForFamilies
○ Rec N Roll | Wed., Jan. 13 | 2-4 p.m. | Deaverview, 275 Deaverview Rd. | Free | The Rec n Roll mobile recreation unit is a free program that offers games + activities the whole family can enjoy. Weather permitting.
○ Chalk Art and Classic Cartoons | Wed., Jan. 13 | 1-4 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 70 Coxe Ave. | Free | BYOChalk + watch old cartoons with your fam.
Watch
○ Virtual Jazz by Request Hour | Wed., Jan. 13 | 5:30 p.m | Virtual | Free | Join Steinway pianist + composer, Michael Jefry Stevens for a free virtual jazz hour.
○ Quarantine Livestream of Poetry Open Mic | Wed., Jan. 13 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Sovereign Kava features Caleb Beissert. Share a live video to the page to participate.
Trivia
○ Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia | Wed., Jan. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | 12 Bones Brewing, 2530 Hendersonville Rd., Arden | Free | Treat yourself to a cold brew + seven rounds of pop culture trivia.
Edu
○ Odyssey Virtual Open House | Wed., Jan. 13 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn more about Odyssey Highschool in their virtual open house discussion.
Civic
○ Special Board of Adjustment Meeting | Wed., Jan. 13 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Review applications for compliance with existing ordinance requirements including Zoning Variances, Conditional Use Permits, + appeals.
Networking
○ Explore Asheville 101 Orientation | Wed., Jan. 13 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Explore Asheville, 27 College Pl., 2nd Floor | Free, Register | Connect with the Explore Asheville Convention + Visitors Bureau.
FeaturedEvent
○ Let’s Talk: Influencer Marketing | Wed., Jan. 13 | Virtual | Dive headfirst into the world of influencer marketing and providing tips, tricks, and insights along the way. Ⓟ
Thursday | January 14th
Cause
○ Blood Drive | Thurs., Jan. 14 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Biltmore Park Town Square, 1 Town Square Blvd. | Sign Up | Donate blood + save a life.
Film
○ Finding Nemo | Thurs., Jan. 14 | 4 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 70 Coxe Ave. | $5+ | Just keep swimming with Nemo, Dory + the gang.
Learn
○ Tipping Point Grant Writing Workshop | Thurs., Jan. 14 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Buncombe County is holding a virtual grant writing workshop, email to sign up.
Watch
○ Film Screening: Julian Price Documentary | Thurs., Jan. 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | $5 | Learn a little Asheville history + the role Julian Price played in our city’s development.
Community
○ Dining at the YMI | Thurs., Jan. 14-Sun., Jan. 17 | Various Times | YMI Cultural Center, 20-44 Eagle St. | $150 | Enjoy dinner + entertainment while learning about the YMI Cultural Center’s role in WNC + raise money to preserve their efforts.
Outdoors
○ Enjoying Your Woods: Trail Cameras & Nature Photography | Thurs., Jan. 14 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Get tips on using your phone camera or remote cameras for nature photography from experts with ForestHer, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission + NCSU Extension Forestry. 🌲
Friday | January 15th
Holiday
○ Official Kickoff: Remembering Our Past and the Equal Justice Initiative | Fri., Jan. 15 | Virtual | Free | Kickoff address, city/county welcome, the Buncombe County Remembrance Project, the Equal Justice Initiative, reflections from David Gantt, and a panel discussion on racial + social justice.
Learn
○ Introduction to Filmmaking | Fri., Jan. 15 | 3-6 p.m. | Virtual | $595 |This course is a detailed, interactive introduction to the complete filmmaking process held weekly for eight weeks.
Network
○ Hendo B2B Networking Hour | Fri., Jan. 15 | 8-9 a.m. | The 2nd Act – Coffee, Wine & Craft Beer Bar, 101 East Allen St., Hendersonville | Free | Network with other local Hendersonville businesses professionals.
Show
○ Zapato | Fri., Jan. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Mills River Brewing, 336 Banner Farm Rd. | Free | Vibe to the tunes of this Jazz + Funk trio.
○ Sons of Ralph | Fri., Jan. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Jack of the Wood, 95 Patton Ave. | Free | The Master’s of Bluegrass are back at your local hangout.
Saturday | January 16th
Holiday
○ Prayer Breakfast: 40 Years of Commemorating Dr. King’s Dream and Legacy | Sat., Jan. 16 | Virtual | Free | Music, welcome message, keynote speech from Dr. Oralene Simmons.
Wellness
○ Early Bird Yoga | Sat., Jan. 16 | 9:45-10:30 a.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square | $7+ | BYOMat for family, friendly yoga + mindfulness.
TryThis
○ Foraging Food Tour | Sat., Jan. 16 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Location Provided After Booking | $75 | Forage mushrooms, wild fruits, + more with expert guides.
Show
○ The Arcadian Wild | Sat., Jan. 16 | 9 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave. | $12+ | Love Bluegrass? Get your chance to see a Billboard charting group.
Event
○ WNC Wedding Festival | Sat., Jan. 16 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | WNC Agriculture Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher | $8+ | Find wedding supplies, services, workshops + more.
Sunday | January 17th
Holiday
○ Say Their Names | Sun., Jan. 17 | Virtual | Free | With Equal Justice Initiative Videos and a presentation on the Buncombe Community Remembrance Project Research, in memoriam, “Say Their Names,” and the Interracial RAIL Project.
Dish
○ Charcuterie Night | Sun., Jan. 17 | 1-5 p.m. | Archetype Brewing Tap Lounge + Venue, 174 Broadway St. | $20 | Enjoy two draft pours + charcuterie for your evening.
Outdoors
○ Skateville Meetup | Sun., Jan. 17 | 3-5 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd. | Free | A casual weekly event for Asheville roller skaters to make friends, practice skills + more.
Show
○ Sunday Sessions | Sun., Jan. 17 | 3 p.m. | Archetype Brewing, 265 Haywood Rd. | Free | Sunday Sessions is back with live music, in person + virtual by streaming.
○ The Traveling Pilsburys’ Benefit for Asheville Guitar Bar | Sun., Jan. 17 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd. | $15 | Head on over to hear brilliant harmonies + support Asheville Guitar Bar.
Monday | January 18th
Holiday
○ Peace March and Rally: Marching to the Promised Land | Mon., Jan. 18 | Virtual | Free | With a talk on understanding the march, a call to action, and virtual march.
Holiday
○ Candlelight Service: Honoring Community Leaders | Mon., Jan. 18 | Virtual | Free | A celebration to announce + honor this year’s awardees.
Holiday
○ Annual MLK Day of Service | Mon., Jan. 18 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Burton Street Community Peace Gardens, Bryant St. | Free | Wear your mask and layer up to help with community service projects in the Burton St. neighborhood. A focus will be on getting the gardens ready for spring planting, so bring a pair of gloves.
○ Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King and Black History Month | Mon., Jan. 18-Mon., Feb. 1 | Various Times | Virtual | Free | This year’s theme is “Don’t Be Afraid to Change the World.” Daily content includes art, film, online activities, non-violence training + more. The event is also a fundraiser for a new scholarship at UNC Asheville honoring the legacies of Dr. Dolly Mullen and Dr. Dwight Mullen; donate here.
Drink
○ Just Economics WNC Pint Night | Mon., Jan. 18 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Hillman Beer, 25 Sweeten Creek Rd. | Free | $1 from every brew will support Hillman’s Jan. non-profit, Just Economics WNC.
Tuesday | January 19th
Holiday
○ Closing Celebration: Community Resiliency and Moving the Dream Forward | Tues., Jan. 19 | Virtual | Free | With a closing address, as well as resources for resilience presentation + empowerment.
Outdoors
○ Gardening in the Mountains Series: Vegetable Gardening | Tues., Jan. 19 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | $10 | Tackle common home gardening topics from warm-season vegetables to lawns + native plants.
Event
○ Drawing Discourse | Tues., Jan. 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free, Register | The 12th year of the annual juried international exhibition of contemporary drawing + keynote lecture by Pamela P. Sunstrum.
Show
○ The Power of Spirituals | Tues., Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | $25 | The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts presents the critically acclaimed American Spiritual Ensemble.
Community
○ North Asheville Book Club | Tues., Jan. 19 | 2-3 p.m. | Virtual | Free, Register | Discuss the January pick,”My Antonia” by Willa Cather.
Wednesday | January 20th
Cause
○ Online Volunteer Info Session | Wed., Jan. 20 | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn how you can give back to the local pet community + volunteer with the Blue Ridge Humane Society.
Wellness
○ The Healthier + Happier Series | Wed., Jan. 6 – Wed., Feb. 17 | 4-5 p.m. | Atelier Maison + Co., 121 Sweeten Creek | Free | Join Dr. Brian Asbill as he leads discussions on taking a broader look at how to live a healthier, happier life.
Trivia
○ Schitt’s Creek Themed Trivia Night | Wed., Jan. 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Catawba Brewing Company, 32 Banks Ave. | Free | DAVID!
Watch
○ Quarantine Livestream of Poetry Open Mic | Wed., Jan. 20 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Sovereign Kava features Caleb Beissert. Share a live video to the page to participate.
Event
○ The Asheville FRINGE Arts Festival 2021 | Wed., Jan. 20-Sun., Jan. 24 | Various Times | Virtual | $12+ | With plenty of shows + more, make sure to check out this rad virtual festival. The schedule can be found on their website. Ⓟ
Show
○ The Asheville FRINGE Arts Festival 2021 – “Walking on Spectrum” | Wed., Jan. 20 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | $30+ | Walking On Spectrum is a funny + eye-opening glimpse into life with autism by the online comedian + spoken word poet, Juliana Heng.
Event
○ The Asheville FRINGE Arts Festival 2021 | Wed., Jan. 20-Sun., Jan. 24 | Various Times | Virtual | $12+ | With plenty of shows + more, make sure to check out this rad virtual festival. Ⓟ
Thursday | January 21st
TryThis
○ Mini-Air Plant Terrarium + Candle Making Workshop | Thurs., Jan. 21 | 6 p.m. | Hummingbird Candle Co., 82 North Lexington Ave. | $52 | Choose from beautiful air plants + moss to nest in your own mini-magnetic air plant terrarium.
Learn
○ Research Presentation: PTSD Symptoms in Professional Firefighters | Thurs., Jan. 21 | 3-4 p.m. | Virtual | Free | UNC Asheville researchers Evelyn Chiang, Keith Cox + Kevin Riordan discuss their recent research on PTSD symptoms in professional firefighters.
○ Establishing a Writing Practice | Thurs., Jan. 21 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | $40 | Join novelist Kim Wright + learn how to establish + sustain a writing practice.
Event
○ Third Thursdays | Thurs., Jan. 21 | 5-8 p.m. | Downtown Marshall | Free | Celebrate art studio openings, music + more.
Friday | January 22nd
Arts
○ Asheville Fringe Arts Festival | Fri., Jan. 22-Sun., Jan 24 | Various locations | Various prices | AVL’s favorite experimental performance fest continues through the weekend with virtual and distanced in-person events. 👁
Cause
○ Blood Drive | Fri., Jan. 22 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Biltmore Park Town Square, 1 Town Square Blvd. | Sign Up | Donate blood + save a life.
Learn
○ Justice Matters Tour | Fri., Jan. 22 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn more about Pisgah Legal + examine the legal needs in our region.
Talk
○ OLLI Fab Friday: Dr. Thomas Large – Avoiding Hip Fractures | Fri., Jan. 22 | 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. | Virtual | Free, Register | Dr. Thomas Large, orthopedic trauma surgeon at Mission Health, provides insights into avoiding hip fractures.
Community
○ Community Workday | Fri., Jan. 22 | 2:30-5:30 p.m. | George Washington Carver Edible Park, 30 George Washington Carver Ave. | Free | Mulch pathways, do light tree pruning, and clear invasive plants with fellow locals.
Saturday | January 23rd
Community
○ Feed Our City Free Meal Pop-Up | Sat., Jan. 23 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St. | Free | 300 hot meals from Gypsy Queen Cuisine are provided to help our local community. 🍴
Community
○ Hard 2 Recycle West | Sat., Jan. 23 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 1569 Sand Hill Rd., Candler | Free | A self-serve, drop off event. See accepted materials here. ♻️
Wellness
○ Bold Souls Morning Yoga | Sat., Jan. 23 | 9:45-10:45 a.m. | Bold Rock Hard Cider, 72 School House Rd., Mills River | Free, Suggested $5 donation | Join a fun + playful yoga session to kick off your Saturday morning. 🧘
Show
○ Jangling Sparrows | Sat., Jan. 23 | 4-7 p.m. | One World Brewing West, 520 Haywood Rd. | Free | Hang out under some nice + toasty heaters while listening to some tunes + sipping a local brew. 🍻
TryThis
○ Foraging Food Tour | Sat., Jan. 23 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Location Provided After Booking | $75 | Forage mushrooms, wild fruits, + more with expert guides.
Sunday | January 24th
ForPets
○ Breed Meetup: Heinz 57 | Sun., Jan. 24 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Wagbar, 320 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville | Humans Free, Dog Membership | Meet up with other Heinz 57 (mixed breed) owners at Wagbar’s bi-monthly breed meetup.
Dish
○ Charcuterie Night | Sun., Jan. 24 | 1-5 p.m. | Archetype Brewing Tap Lounge + Venue, 174 Broadway St. | $20 | Enjoy two draft pours + charcuterie for your evening.
Outdoors
○ Skateville Meetup | Sun., Jan. 24 | 3-5 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd. | Free | A casual weekly event for Asheville roller skaters to make friends, practice skills + more.
Show
○ Sunday Sessions | Sun., Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. | Archetype Brewing, 265 Haywood Rd. | Free | Sunday Sessions is back with live music, in person + virtual by streaming.
Outdoors
○ So You Want to Hike a Long Distance Trail? | Sun., Jan. 24 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Virtual | $30 | This virtual workshop features trail expert Carly Moree as she gives tips + answers your most burning trail questions. ⛰️
Show
○ Bluegrass Brunch with Supper Club | Sun., Jan. 24 | 12-3 p.m. | Jack of the Wood, 95 Patton Ave. | Free | Enjoy mimosa + bloody mary specials while listening to the Supper Break band. 🎻
WaterCooler
○ Packers vs Buccaneers | Sun., Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 70 Coxe Ave. | Free | Catch the game on the big screen. 🏈
Monday | January 25th
Talk
○ MLK Commemorative Panel – Pathways to Liberation: Grassroots to Government | Mon., Jan. 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free; register | With City Councilmembers Sandra Kilgore and Antanette Mosley, London Newton (President, UNC Asheville Student Government Association), and Bryan Thompson (President, Warren Wilson College Black Student Union).
Event
○ Annual Robert Burns Birthday Celebration | Mon., Jan. 25 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free, Suggested Donation | Join Asheville’s sister cities Dunkeld + Birnam, Scotland as they celebrate the 262nd birthday of Scortland’s Bard, Rabbie Burns.
Tuesday | January 26th
Talk
○ Keynote: Remigining Black Liberation | Tues., Jan. 26 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | From keynote speaker and Rutgers professor Brittney Cooper, New York Times-bestselling author of Eloquent Rage. The event will be preceded by a 12 p.m. virtual masterclass for UNC Asheville students.
Wednesday | January 27th
Talk
○ Winter Buzz Breakfast – Removal of Confederate Monuments with former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu | Wed., Jan. 27 | 8:30-10:45 a.m. | Virtual | Free, Register | Discuss the removal of Confederate monuments with Mitch Landrieu, former mayor of New Orleans, + author of In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History.
Thursday | January 28th
Talk
COVID-19 Death Gaps: Understanding How Race and Class Inequities Shape Pandemic Health Outcomes | Thurs., Jan. 28 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | A presentation form Whitney Pirtle, assistant professor of sociology and McArthur Foundation Chair in International Justice and Human Rights at the University of California, Merced.
Friday | January 29th
Talk
○ OLLI Fab Friday: Bryan Tompkins – The Crucial Role of Pollinators – Amazing Facts | Fri., Jan. 29 | 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. | Virtual | Free, Register | Bryan Tompkins, fish and wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish + Wildlife Service in Asheville, discusses the crucial role of pollinators.
Event
○ Let’s Explore Africa Quiz Competition | Fri., Jan. 29 | 5-6 p.m. | The Collider, 1 Haywood St. Ste. 401 | Free | Teens + adults are eligible to compete.
Saturday | January 30th
TryThis
○ Foraging Food Tour | Sat., Jan. 30 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Location Provided After Booking | $75 | Forage mushrooms, wild fruits, + more with expert guides.
Sunday | January 31st
Dish
○ Charcuterie Night | Sun., Jan. 31 | 1-5 p.m. | Archetype Brewing Tap Lounge + Venue, 174 Broadway St. | $20 | Enjoy two draft pours + charcuterie for your evening.
Outdoors
○ Skateville Meetup | Sun., Jan. 31 | 3-5 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd. | Free | A casual weekly event for Asheville roller skaters to make friends, practice skills + more.
Show
○ Sunday Sessions | Sun., Jan. 31 | 3 p.m. | Archetype Brewing, 265 Haywood Rd. | Free | Sunday Sessions is back with live music, in person + virtually by streaming.
Learn
○ Podcasting 101 | Sun., Jan. 31 | 2-5 p.m. | Virtual | $75 | Learn the basics of podcasting from Blue Ridge Public Radio producer + podcaster, Matt Peiken.
