Acupuncture and Healing Meditation @ AVL Salt Cave
2024-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Asheville Salt Cave, 16 North Liberty St, Asheville, 28801
Salt Cave Community Acupuncture & Healing:
Acupuncture with nourishing meditation in the tranquil ambiance of the Salt Cave on
May 10th @ 6pm
Blending together acupuncture and healing meditations rooted in Intuition Medicine ® Jessica Davies, LAc. creates a safe and sacred space for community healing inside the Asheville Salt Cave.
The intentions of this offering are to: 1. De-mystify energy medicine by sharing elemental meditations that awaken specific healing energies and acupressure points that are easy for everyone to use. 2. Gather in community to do personal and collective healing work that will ripple gentleness and light into our relationships and world.
The Salt Cave gives us a nourishing, cleansing, and deeply grounding space that amplifies relaxation, clears inflammation, improves breathing, and uplifts our mood and attitude. Acupuncture is known for promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being.
Suitable for newbies to acupuncture or regular pin-cushions. Needling style is very gentle and effective and an option of substituting essential oils for the needles is available.
Bring yourself, your partner, or your bestie and tune up your energies to start your weekend feeling grounded, peaceful, and inspired.
$85 per person

Echoes of the Blue Ridge: Songs of Renewal & Resistance
2024-05-10 19:00, 2024-05-11 16:00 - 17:30 | First Presbyterian Church Asheville, 40 Church Street, Asheville, NC
Explore the sounds of Appalachian singing traditions in ACS’s upcoming Echoes of the Blue Ridge: Songs of Renewal & Resistance. Featuring Come Away to the Skies: A High, Lonesome Mass, enjoy a diverse set of choral favorites and emerging composers.

Popcorn Falls By James Hindman
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
The sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their only hope – open a theater! Two actors play over twenty roles in a world of farce, love, and desperation, proving once and for all that art can save the world.

Tim Easton at Citizen Vinyl
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Few poets follow their own arrow as devotedly as Nashville based Tim Easton, whose songwriting career has woven in and out of folk music and rock ‘n’ roll (and Americana before it was really called that), of erstwhile bands and solo songwriting, of his birthplace of America and all the other places he’s called home. Join Easton as he celebrates the upcoming release of his new album Find Your Way available May 17 on Black Mesa Records.

Comedy at Catawba: Chloe Radcliffe
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Chloe Radcliffe from NYC!
Chloe Radcliffe is a NYC-based standup comic, actor, and writer. She starred in COMMAND Z from Steven Soderbergh. She was also a staff writer on the series and has teleplay credit on 3 episodes. Her Comedy Central: Featuring set debuted in 2022. She staffed on the sketch writing team for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon from 2019-2020.
She was named a TBS Comic To Watch at the New York Comedy Festival, has been seen on Epix, and was selected for NBC’s 2019 Late Night Writers Workshop. She produces Minneapolis’ 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival.
Originally from Minnesota, she balances annoyance with delight, and draws from her experience of having a huge birthmark on her cheek (she doesn’t talk about it too much. Or, just enough? Whatever’s correct).
Gratefully opened for: Dave Attell, Nate Bargatze, Rory Scovel, Joe List, Arsenio Hall, Hari Kondabolu
Other stuff: Chloe has studied acting with Lesly Kahn, and has six years of improv experience. She bikes everywhere in New York City (year-round!), rock climbs, and dumpster dives for food (for real).
She is a two-time national champion in college speech & debate, and she was a math major. She used to work at Target’s Minneapolis corporate headquarters, first in merchandising analytics and then as an executive speechwriter.
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $18

Lonely Parrots Band @ AVL Salt Cave Gardens
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Asheville Salt Cave, 16 North Liberty St, Asheville, 28801
Lonely Parrots is a brand new folk-pop duo who are on tour and poppin’ by the Salt Cave for a fun outdoors show in our gardens.
Thursday May 9th 7:30-9:30
Check out their sound here!
Make a fun night out and join us for a session before the show starts! Bring a camping chair and/or a blanket to cozy up on under the stars for this magical evening in our Peace Gardens. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks.
Lonely Parrots info:
One part Michael Martinez & one part Max Embers, the two singer-songwriters have been
making music and performing professionally for the past 8 years. Notable collaborations include the likes of Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Ryan Tedder, Naika & John Oates (to name a few).
They met in Boston at Berklee College of Music nearly a decade ago but only realized their
creative chemistry in the fall of 2022. What started as a sunset jam on the beach turned out to be the first of many songs, the heart of which revolves around human connection, the highs and lows of friendship and love, as well as our beautiful planet and its incredible, delicate nature.
Moving seamlessly from haunting unison to soulful harmonies, their sound often leaves
audiences unsure of who is even singing which part. Unique and wonderful as their voices are on their own, an entirely new and third voice is created when these songbirds sing together as Lonely Parrots – think Simon & Garfunkel, but with a modern Coldplay twist!
After a successful tour through the Pacific Northwest last year the duo is excited to start
releasing music this year!
Michael & Max are also founders of the MORF initiative (Music On Regenerative Farms) which aims to bring concerts to sustainable farms and projects, giving earth-conscious artists an opportunity to share their music in breathtaking outdoor settings and to raise awareness about the regenerative movement!
Be sure to bring a camping chair and/or a blanket to cozy up on under the stars for this magical evening in our Peace Gardens. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks as well.
Thursday May 9th 7:30 – 9:30
Suggested donation $20

Tim Easton + Tommy Scifres + Hannah Kaminer
2024-05-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
An evening of stellar singer-songwriters! Friday, May 10, doors at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. $15 advance / $18 at the door.
TIM EASTON: Raised in Akron, OH, singer/songwriter Tim Easton was influenced by a combination of pop icons and bluegrass/folk legends. After college, Easton found himself busking in the streets of Paris, London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Prague, on and off for seven years, at one time alongside Anti-Folk hero Beck Hansen. His new album “Find Your Way ” will be released on May 15.
TOMMY SCIFRES: After touring with North Carolina artists Caleb Caudle, House of Fools and Roseland, Tommy Scifres moved to Nashville in 2014. Tommy has toured and recorded with the likes of Aaron Lee Tasjan, Tim Easton and Brian Wright. In 2021 Scifres completed and released his first solo album “Last Legs.” He has been touring, full-time with recent Grammy winner, Lainey Wilson and has appeared on several late night talk shows, award shows and hit series Yellowstone.
HANNAH KAMINER: Hannah Kaminer is an artist and singer-songwriter writing songs about love, loss, and home. Raised in small towns in Western North Carolina, she fuses echoes of Appalachian and country traditions with wistful, Americana-style songwriting. Her latest released, Heavy on the Vine (2024), was produced with her band, The Wistfuls.

ACMS Presents the Canellakis-Brown Duo
2024-05-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Pianist-composer Michael Brown returns to Asheville, joined by cellist Nicholas Canellakis. The pair has spent 15 years honing their unique musical voice. They bring their infectious rapport to present programs that celebrate both standards and littleknown gems, as well as original works. A season finale not to be missed!

Stewart/Owen Dance
2024-05-10 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-05-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 28801
Stunning audiences last season with imaginative and impassioned performances, Wortham’s resident dance company returns to share their latest creation, which draws on themes of passion, intimacy and playfulness. With an exciting collection of contemporary choreography that’s as “sensual” (Washington Post) as it is “humorous, elegant and wild” (Seattle Dances), this award-winning company, founded by a husband-and-wife duo, crafts intricate movements that offer a glimpse into the depths of the human spirit.

Movies in the Park: Free Family Films
2024-05-10 20:00 - 2024-08-09 23:00 | Pack Square Park, 121 College St, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Movies in the Park returns with free family favorite films projected on a massive outdoor screen in Pack Square Park just after dusk on the second Friday of the month! Community members are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the beloved summer tradition produced by Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) and sponsored by Au Pair in America.
The APR Rec n Roll Play Zone opens about an hour before showtime with games, music, and other activities for kids and teens, as well as themed giveaways while supplies last.
.:. Movies in the Park 2024 Lineup .:.
🎩 May 10, begins around 8:25pm – Wonka – Kids receive free bottles of bubbles
🕶 June 14, begins around 8:45pm – Barbie – Kids snag free pink and black sunglasses with UV400 lenses providing 100% UVA and UVB protection
🦝 July 12, begins around 8:45pm – Guardians of the Galaxy – Kids get free Recycling Raccoon coloring books
🤠 August 9, begins around 8:25pm – Toy Story – Kids receive unique rubber duck toys that change color in water
.:. Make a Plan .:.
🌜 All movies begin after dusk in Pack Square Park on 80 Court Plaza in downtown Asheville. Approximate showtimes listed above, but plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior.
🥰 Bring blankets and folding chairs for comfort.
🎨 APR Rec n Roll Play Zone activities start approximately an hour before showtime.
👛 Bring money for treats from local vendors Kona Ice of Asheville and Kernel Mike’s World Famous Kettle Corn.
🌮 Food truck and food tent spaces available for vendors who sell more substantial food like pizza, sandwiches, and other entrees. Please contact Calvin Owens at cowens@ashevillenc.gov or (828) 747-1347 for more info.
🚲 Parking is free in marked spaces on city streets and in city-owned lots on Marjorie and Valley streets after 6pm, so there’s no need to feed the meter.
🚫 Pets, smoking, and alcohol prohibited.
🥳 Have fun! Dress up as your favorite characters, invite friends, and celebrate cool summer nights. Be sure to tag APR on Instagram and Facebook.
⛈ Outdoor events may be impacted by summer weather. Follow APR on Instagram and Facebook for cancellation announcements.

Hot and Horny Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
2024-05-10 21:00 - 23:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase
Celebrate the funniest/ sexiest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor?
Jokes and stories about dating, love, lust and everything else.
ages 21+
doors at 9pm, show at 9:15pm
Tickets $15

Jump Off Rock Half Marathon & 10K
2024-05-11 07:30 - 12:00 | Jump Off Rock, 4433 Laurel Park Hwy, Laurel Park, 28739
Discover the beauty of the 4th annual Jump off Rock Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru and UNC Health Pardee, an endurance running event unlike any other! Experience the thrill of one of the most scenic and fastest half marathon races in the south, running “downhill to downtown.” The Half has garnered a reputation as the most breathtaking and picturesque downhill half marathon in the Southeast, and it’s no wonder why!
Starting at Jump off Rock, a national landmark and the highest peak of the Town of Laurel Park, endurance runners will be captivated by the stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the colorful blooms and blossoms of spring. Then, continue on the gently downhill and picturesque 13.1 mile route that leads straight to the heart of downtown Hendersonville at Main Street.
The 10k race is fast and fun, commencing at the base of the Town of Laurel Park at the Hendersonville Family YMCA. Runners can join in with the half marathoners along the route and enjoy the beauty of the Town of Hendersonville that surrounds them. The 10k route is moderately flat and has a couple of gentle rollers throughout.
Finish line festivities await all participants at the same location in Historic Downtown Hendersonville on Main Street, creating a vibrant atmosphere of celebration and camaraderie!
Don’t miss your chance to experience the inspiring beauty of the Jump off Rock Half Marathon & 10k, an event that promises to inspire and captivate you like no other!
EXCITING NEWS: Both races are now USATF Sanctioned AND Certified!

Meanderings of River Wisdom on the Labyrinth
2024-05-11 09:00 - 15:30 | First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
This is a labyrinth and mandala arts retreat. It is a qualifying workshop for Veriditas labyrinth facilitator training. This is an in person event held in Asheville.

Take Your Momma to the Greenhouse
2024-05-11 09:00 - 18:00 | Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse), 91 Holbrook Road, Candler, 28715
25% off all plants Mother’s Day BANANZA! 🌷🥳
Come celebrate your momma at Ross Farm (91 Holbrook Road) in our beautiful greenhouses on Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th from 9 am-6 pm!
All orders $100+ at the farm get a free hanging, ceramic, moon-phase pot! Treat yourself AND momma to the gift of plant beauty this Mother’s Day!

Mother's Day Market
2024-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Historic Johnson Fam, 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC, 28791, United States
Historic Johnson Farm will host the fourth annual Mother’s Day Market on Saturday, May 11th from 10 AM-4 PM, rain or shine. This outdoor craft fair will showcase over 25 local vendors. A diverse array of crafts will be available, including jewelry, ceramics, leather items, wooden décor, baked goods and more.
The event will take place outdoors at the farm. Hot dogs (donated by Hot Dog World), chips, and drinks will be available for purchase to support the farm’s operating fund. Stop by the farm table to purchase a plant from the Johnson Farm gardeners or a farm logo item like a mug or magnet. The Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists will have their gift shop open with plenty of fiber gifts for purchase. In addition to the numerous crafters, the historic farmhouse will be open for self-guided tours including the Johnson’s 1924 Model T that was recently returned to the farm.
Parking will be available across the street at Rugby Middle School, and volunteers from the Sheriff’s Office will help visitors cross the street. Handicapped parking is available at the farm.
Historic Johnson Farm is located at 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791. It features 15 acres of forest, fields, and streams, 10 historic structures, animals and picnic tables. The farm was a gift to schoolchildren and the community by the late Vernon and Leander Johnson.
For more information, call 828-891-6585 or visit www.historicjohnsonfarm.org or
www.facebook.com/HistoricJohnsonFarm/.

WNC ACLU CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING
2024-05-11 15:00 - 16:30
NORTH CAROLINA ACLU’s WNC CHAPTER ANNUALMEETING AND CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, MAY 11, at 3:00 p.m.
The Western North Carolina Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina will hold its Annual Meeting and Celebration at the Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr., Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston St., Asheville, at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. The Public is welcome to attend to learn more about the work of the region’s ACLU chapter. New officers will be elected, and the Evan Mahaney Champion of Civil Liberties Award will be presented to local attorney Bruce Elmore, Jr., who has given decades of service to the ACLU. Elmore served for many years as president of the WNC Chapter board, previously served as president of the statewide ACLU-NC board, and has been a long-time member of the state ACLU-NC Legal Committee, among other contributions to the cause of civil liberties in North Carolina. Light refreshments will be served.

Comedy from the Future at Catawba Brewing
2024-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a lineup of futuristic comedians from the future!!!
A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from Chicago, Nashville and Los Angeles! Comics from all timelines and galaxies, who knows who might show up!!!
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Showcase
2024-05-11 21:00 - 23:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!!
A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!!
ages 18+
doors at 8:45, show at 9:15pm
Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of

Spring Bling Taurus Bash: Gully Mills & The A-Band
2024-05-11 21:00 - 23:30 | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Spring Bling Taurus Bash Brings Good Vibes, Good Drinks, and Great Music to Mother’s Day Weekend!
The Spring Bling Taurus Bash is set to kick off on May 11th, just in time for Mothers Day Weekend. This event promises an unforgettable experience with the smooth sounds of R&B/Rap artist Gully Mills.
Born Damien Dean on January 25, 1990, in Asheville, North Carolina, Gully Mills captivates audiences with his soulful voice and guitar skills, expressing his emotions through music. Formerly a member of Hill Boy, a local group from the Hillcrest community in Asheville during the early 2000s, Gully Mills has since embarked on a successful solo career as an independent artist.
Attendees can expect a night filled with captivating performances as Gully Mills shares his unique perspective on life through his music. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate with good vibes, good drinks, and great music at the Spring Bling Taurus Bash!

Mothers' Day Native Plant Swap and Sale
2024-05-12 09:00 - 14:00 | 39 Courtland Ave., Asheville, 39 Courtland Ave., Asheville, 28801
Blue Ridge Naturalist Network offers hundreds of plants for trade or for purchase at $4/plant. Primarily plants native to our area.
Bring plants from your own garden to trade or plan to purchase. Natives are preferred but non-invasive, non-natives are welcome. Credit cards not accepted. Event is held rain or shine.

Your mama Mothers Day STANDUP COMEDY
2024-05-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co on Merrimon Ave, 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Standup Comedy celebrating Mother’s Day at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company with feature professional comics with a comedy open mic. Bring your mom jokes! Get dinner drinks and laughs. WE GOT MOM JOKES, for and about being and not being a mother! Featuring NEW MOM Becca Steinhoff, twin mom Carrie Adams and hell-no I’m not a mom Helen Jenny! Tickets at https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/buy-tickets

Nellie McKay at Citizen Vinyl
2024-05-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us for an evening with Nellie McKay! Sunday, May 12, doors at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. $18 adv/$20 day of show.
Since Get Away from Me, Nellie’s debut record, she has released a bunch of well-received albums with as many different sounds, ranging from pop to jazz to rock & folk, always defying categorization.
Her music has been used on radio, TV, and in the movies, and she has appeared on many shows, from Letterman to A Prairie Home Companion, as well as writing & performing acclaimed bios of Barbara Graham, Rachel Carson, Billy Tipton, and Joan Rivers.
A nominee for The Ovation award for Ethan Coen’s A Play is a Poem, Nellie won a Theatre World award for her work on Broadway in The Threepenny Opera, & Drama Desk award for off-Broadway’s Old Hats.
She has written and activated for humans, animals, and the environment since childhood, and continues to push for peace & justice for all.

Ethereal Folk Songbirds June Bunch and Deb Ruby at One World Brewery Downtown
2024-05-14 19:00 - 22:00 | One World Brewing Downtown, 10 Patton Ave, Asheville, 28801
Free Show
Tangle your eardrums around these two songbirds’ melodies.
With music that braves vocal conviction and melodic alchemy, Deb Ruby and June Bunch combine their influences of Mazzy Star and Stevie Nicks to create an ethereal folk love-child for your ears’ enjoyment.
Find their music at:
www.junebunch.com
www.debrubysings.com

Kids Deserve Justice
2024-05-15 16:30 - 19:00 | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801
Make a difference in the lives of local children!
Join Pisgah Legal Services at Rabbit Rabbit in downtown Asheville for an evening of live music, featuring Jane Kramer and the band Rooster. Take part in family-friendly fun, a silent auction and more at this outdoor event for all ages. By participating, you contribute to our Children’s Law Program which provides crucial support to kids in our communities.
Pisgah Legal Services is a nonprofit providing free civil legal aid, anti-poverty advocacy, and access to health care to people with low incomes in Western North Carolina. Kids Deserve Justice supports our Children’s Law Program, which helps disadvantaged children avoid unsafe housing conditions and homelessness, access essential services such as medical care, and escape abuse. Legal intervention can stop an immediate crisis and improve local children’s long-term futures.
In 2023, we served over 23,000 people—more than 7,000 of them children—across the WNC mountain region.
Tickets are $25/person in advance, $30 at the door. Kids age 12 and under get in FREE. Tickets include event admission and 1 complimentary drink ticket.

Craft Research Talks - Craft Schools: Where We Make What We Inherit
2024-05-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Join us for a Craft Research Talks with Michelle Millar Fisher and Natasha Chandani on Wednesday, May 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm ET.
