The Laurel of Asheville

Comedy at Catawba: Louis Katz (late show)
2024-06-14 21:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 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 bring you Louis Katz from NYC!
Louis Katz performs punchline heavy, New York-style stand up with an understated intellectual edge that’s been lovingly described as “cerebral filth.” Over the course of his career, Louis’ stand up has been featured on NBC, HBO, and 5 times on Comedy Central, including his own half-hour special and an appearance on their storytelling show, “This Is Not Happening,” which has since been viewed over 2.9 million times on YouTube. His latest album, “KATZKILLS,” was named one of the top 5 comedy albums of the year by vulture.com, who called it “a raucous comedy party.” Louis’ first one-hour special was released on Epix in 2022 as part of their “Unprotected Sets” series. His latest special, “Present/Tense,” was released independently on YouTube in late 2023 and became an instant hit with nearly a million views in less than 3 months.
A true comedian’s comedian, Louis’ act has garnered praise from industry legends such as Dave Attell who called him, “one of the best joke writers working today” and Ali Wong who said Louis was, “one of the funniest and most prolific comedians I know.” Marc Maron featured Louis on his WTF podcast twice, saying, “His album and special are hilarious.” But perhaps Doug Stanhope put it best when he said, “Katz is funny to the point that Hitler would have given him a sleeper car on the train.”
If you like your dirty jokes smart and your smart jokes a little filthy, Louis’ act is not to be missed.
ages 18+
Early show doors at 6:30, show at 7pm
Late show doors at 8:45, show at 9:15
Tickets $18 GA, $23 premium seating*
*premium seating is table seating in the front three rows

Hendersonville Triathlon
2024-06-15 07:00 - 11:00 | Patton Pool, 114 E Clairmont Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792, Hendersonville, 28792
Get ready for the 5th Annual Hendersonville Triathlon – the ONLY sprint triathlon in this charming, WNC town!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 15, 2024 and join us to swim, bike and run your way to this awesome finish line. This regional favorite race is perfect for both seasoned athletes and beginners looking to test their limits.

The Maggie Valley Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival
2024-06-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751, United States
North Carolina’s largest fly-fishing festival. Event is held at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds located in beautiful downtown Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The event will feature local and national fly fishing & outdoor recreational vendors, fly tyers, casting contest, live music and kids’ corner with some of the best in local food vendors. There will be 20 drawings for fly fishing packages over the weekend. Gate is $10.00 for adults and kids 12 & under are free.

Second Gear's 20th Anniversary Block Party
2024-06-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Second Gear, 99 Riverside Dr, Asheville, 28801
Second Gear Celebrates 20 Years of Community and Consigned Outdoor Gear + Apparel on Saturday June 15th with an all day MEGA SALE (biggest of the year!) and a celebratory 20th Anniversary Block Party from Noon-5pm with exciting Raffles, Free Kids Activities, Local Makers, Outdoor Vendors + Educators, Sweet + Savory Treats, Puppy Adoptions and more… Stop by for the savings and stay for the fun as Second Gear says THANK YOU to their beloved WNC community for all the support in making it to this amazing milestone!

Frozen JR. Live on Stage
2024-06-15 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-16 14:00 - 18:00 | Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
ASHEVILLE JUNIOR THEATER PRESENTS
Frozen JR.
June 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
June 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Disney’s worldwide phenomenon is taking Broadway Junior by (snow)storm!
Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
When Queen Elsa accidentally sets off an eternal winter in the town of Arendelle, her younger sister Anna (along with her friends Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven) goes off on a thrilling adventure to find her sister and save the kingdom of Arendelle. Facing an unsuspected villain, unpredictable ice powers, and something new waiting around every corner, Anna must fight alongside her friends to bring back summer. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Frozen JR. is a 60 minute version of the Broadway hit, perfect for audiences of all ages.

Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge
2024-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites!
This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy
ages 18+
doors at 6:30, show at 7pm
Tickets $18

Canna Comic Cuisine?--Infused Dinner Show
2024-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Rezonance, 51-A College Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Slice of Life Presents: Canna Comic Cuisine? June 15, 7:30-9p
Lounge VIA The Green Room 51 College St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Featuring a 3-course meal from Infuso including an infused Smashburger, infused salad, infused gourmet banana pudding, a selection of infused cannabis drinks and surprise samples from local hemp brands.
Comedians curated by Slice of Life Comedy! Vaping (of The Green Room’s products only) is permitted.
Featuring comedians, James Burks, Leah Garth & Cody Hughes!
The Smashburgers are hand ground American wagyu chuck/short rib blend with homemade, toasted Hokkaido milk bread buns, homemade American cheese and chef’s special burger sauce.
The banana pudding is crafted with creamy, made from scratch pudding, layered between homemade wafers and fresh bananas, topped with homemade whipped cream and infused with bourbon vanilla extract
Various options for which kind of meal you’d like, or no meal, and a goodie bag for all! 1. Meat: American Smashburger, Salad, and Banana Pudding 2. Vegan: American Impossible Smashburger, Rice Paper Bacon 3. No Dinner + Goodie Bag The Goodie Bag has a value over $50 and will contain local samples of psychoactives, which may or may not include: THC-A flower, disposable vapes, blue lotus pre-rolls, kratom gummies, and who knows what else! The Goodie Bag is not redeemable for cash/exchange.

Asheville Junior Theater Presents-Frozen JR.
2024-06-16 14:00 - 18:00 | Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Frozen JR. is a 60 minute version of the Broadway hit, perfect for audiences of all ages.

Mobility Basics
2024-06-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Black Mountain YMCA, 25 Jane Jacobs Road, Black Mountain, 28711
Join us at the Black Mountain YMCA to learn ways to improve joint mobility for more effective workouts and how to stretch for post workout recovery!

Will Kimbrough | Sundays on the River Series
2024-06-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Riverside Pavilion at Olivette, 1069 Olivette Road, Asheville, 28804
Musician’s-musician Will Kimbrough brings his mix of roots and rock to Asheville’s Olivette Riverside Pavilion by the French Broad River!
Will Kimbrough has enjoyed a long and winding career as a song writer, performer, recording artist, and producer. Recognized as a young musician by John Prine, Will went on to tour with Todd Snider, Rodney Crowell, and Emmylou Harris. His songs have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Radney Foster, Gretchen Peters, Shemekia Copeland and Kim Richey. Let’s just say… he’s a musician’s-musician.
Kimbrough’s eighth solo album “For The Life of Me” is a hopeful expression of love. Be the first to hear his newest songs L-I-V-E in Asheville on June 16 at the Olivette Riverside Pavilion.

DAD JOKES! Father's Day Comedy Showcase
2024-06-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we are celebrating Father’s Day!
Dad Jokes! is a show celebrating the worst form of comedy. Get ready to groan, roll your eyes and have the best dang time with a bunch of genuine dads!
Featuring Clay Jones, Jimmy Smith and headliner Mark Chalifoux
ages 15+
doors at 6pm, show at 6:30pm
Tickets $15 (dads get in free)

Icon Painting Workshop
2024-06-17 - 2024-06-22 | Church of the Resurrection Asheville, 116 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, 28803
Asheville Church of the Resurrection invites you to participate in our upcoming Byzantine Icon Painting Workshop taught by renowned iconographer Theodoros Papadopoulos.
Join us for an amazing experience of prayerful meditation.
Theodoros’ instruction is clear and precise. He makes it impossible to fail. We will all leave with a beautiful, completed Icon.
Scroll through Theodoros’ website for more information and to see his portfolio, his biography, and his philosophy of iconography.
Come and enjoy.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Julie Bilski, 407-616-3781

XP League Asheville - Esports Summer Camp!
2024-06-17 08:00 - 12:00 | XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE, 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN, 28704
XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love to play, but they will learn about teamwork, communications, sportsmanship, esports health, nutrition, esports psychology, stretching and exercise, mindset and motivation, boosting focus, and so much more.
Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 17, 2024, 8:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Jun 17, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Jun 18, 2024, 8:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Jun 18, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Jun 19, 2024, 8:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Jun 19, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Jun 20, 2024, 8:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Jun 20, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
Jun 21, 2024, 8:00am to 12:00pm EDT
Jun 21, 2024, 12:30pm to 4:30pm EDT

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
2024-06-19 17:00 - 18:45 | Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC, 28801
Juneteenth: Emancipation Day Celebration!
Join us to move this Wed Night, June 19th, Emancipate your mind, body and soul! Juneteenth is the day some 2,000 Union Troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state of Texas, were free by executive order! It declared newly freed Black people in Texas and in other confederate States!
We move to the maps created by Gabrielle Roth!
Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC 28801
Time; 5:00-6:45pm
Fee is sliding scale $15-25, no on turned away!
We will have a community gathering in the park across the street from Homewood after the dance! Please bring healthy snacks and a blanket, weather permitting!
About 5Rhythms®
Created by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself.
About Karen:
5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative freeform dancing practice was created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 8 years. Through the dance, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested how energy moves on the dance floor through Breath!
Dance movement timeline:
Doors open at 5 PM for warm up and close at 5:45 for the opening circle. The wave is complete at 7PM. If you can arrive at 5 PM that is best but you are welcome to come to the dance anytime before 5:45 PM.
5 PM: Warm-up, Meditative stretching and dancing.
5:45 PM: Doors Close, Opening circle
Demonstration of the 5 Rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness.
6 PM: Dancing the wave of the 5 Rhythms
6:45: Closing Circle/End
Thank you and see ya on the dance floor soon! Karen

FILM SCREENING + PERFORMANCE: Man Ray’s Return to Reason
2024-06-20 07:00 - 21:00 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Film Screening + Performance: Man Ray’s Return to Reason
With a solo performance by Chad Beattie
Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7 PM
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street}
Free and open to all
Join us for a screening of Man Ray’s newly restored experimental masterpieces Return to Reason (1923-1929) with a new soundtrack by Jim Jarmusch-Carter Logan combo Sqürl. The evening will begin with a solo performance by the Asheville-based multi-instrumentalist Chad Beattie, followed by a free screening of the films.
About Return to Reason:
The four films Man Ray directed between 1923 and 1929, Le Retour à la raison, Emak-Bakia, L’Étoile de mer and Les Mystères du Château du Dé represent a high watermark of early European avant-garde cinema, a seminal nexus of experimental technique, surrealist narrative, and playful abstraction as suffused with dark eroticism. In these films Ray began discovering the limitless possibilities of montage as well as the direct application onto celluloid of objects such as salt, pepper, pins, and thumbtacks. Juxtaposing undulating geometric patterns, a twirling fairground ride, and a female nude, among other striking images, Ray finds subconscious correspondences among seemingly incongruous materials and figures. In celebration of the hundredth anniversary of Le Retour à la raison, the Jim Jarmusch-Carter Logan combo Sqürl present Man Ray: Return to Reason, with a newly-recorded drone rock soundtrack for that title as well as the three other Ray films. The band’s cosmic sounds complement Ray’s work by conjuring the beautiful, ineffable, haunting, and sublime.
Born Emmanuel Radnitzky in the United States in 1890 to Russian Jewish immigrants, Man Ray is considered a pioneer of the surrealist and Dada movements, with work spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and filmmaking. Disillusioned with conventional art and shaped by the trauma of World War I, along with the emergence of modern media culture, Man Ray and other Dadaists turned to audacious formal experimentation to capture an unreasoning world. Though Man Ray is perhaps best remembered for his striking fashion photography, and the camera-less pictures he called “rayographs”—photograms made by positioning objects directly onto photosensitive material, which he then exposed—his inventive forays into filmmaking are lesser known. In his silent shorts, Man Ray expanded his avant-garde techniques to the realm of moving images, playing with chance and light to fantastic effect.
About the performance:
Chad Beattie has been making music under the name Yes Selma for the past decade, rummaging through clatter and drones. Since relocating from Baltimore to Asheville in 2021, he has found a distinct voice in the hammered dulcimer, exploring its dynamic range through the repetition of melodic patterns, the reverberation of harmonic phrases – both in his solo work as well as with vibraphonist Adam Lion under their duo, Aperture. Beattie’s latest album Tapioca Daydreams was released in 2023.

Third Thursday at the Asheville Art Museum
2024-06-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Every Third Thursday the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making and more! On June 20, join us for an eclectic evening featuring live music with Xor Music, a screening of the film Style Wars, special cocktails in the rooftop Perspective Café, and a public tour: Discovering Art in Asheville. The Museum is open until 9pm!

Sustainable Happiness AVL
2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Asheville YMCA, 30 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Sustainable Happiness AVL is a community group that focuses on positive psychology and practical guidance to help cultivate joy and friendships. This safe, supportive group is free and open to the community. Our group is led by a Certified Holistic Life Coach who uses simple, practical guidance towards sustainable happiness.
This group meets at the Asheville YMCA on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

Eyes Up Here Comedy presents AVLGBTQ pride showcase
2024-06-20 20:30 - 21:30 | LaZoom Room, 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Eyes Up Here Comedy is a showcase of hilarious femme comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special AVL Pride showcase with all of our favorite transgender and nonbinary comics!!
Modelface Comedy brings you the best queer comedians from all over the South.
Celebrate all the aspects of queer life through laughter. You don’t have to be gay to attend the show, you just have to be cool.
Featuring Josie Beers, Julia Macias, Christian Lee and more!!
Ages 18+
Show at 8:30pm
Tickets $15

Summer M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show
2024-06-21 09:00 - 2024-06-23 16:00 | Land of the Sky Event Venue, 39 Spring Cove Rd., Swannanoa, 28778
Our June Asheville gem show will have over 25 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this is a fun family-friendly event. We are located only 15-minutes from Asheville in Swannanoa, NC. Food and drink are available daily.
The Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association presents:
The Summer M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show 2024
June 21-23, 2024
Friday and Saturday: 9 am- 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am- 4 pm
Come shop for minerals, crystals, and handcrafted jewelry from locally and nationally known vendors. We have something for everyone, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry lovers. Our vendors enjoy sharing their expert knowledge and you’re sure to learn new things and find some great gems, minerals, and fossils. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a collection of over $1000 worth of gems!
The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show happens 4 times a year and this is an event that you can keep coming back to!
The June 2024 Summer Gem Show will be the 27th gem show presented by M.A.G.M.A. Jacquot and Son Mining and crystal potential are sponsors. For show info and vendor spaces, contact Richard Jacquot at 828-779-4501.

Sun & Moon Self-Care Retreat
2024-06-21 13:00 - 18:00 | Lake Jocassee, 161 Holcombe CIR, Salem, 29676
Enter your summer with intention and self-love. Join author/teacher, Renee Trudeau and soulful women on Fri., June 21st from 1-6 p.m. for her Sun & Moon Self-Care Retreat~ A Summer Solstice, Full Moon Experience on Lake Jocassee, Salem, SC. Replenish under the Strawberry full moon on the gorgeous aquamarine waters of Lake Jocassee for a nature-based, self-renewal retreat. Optional sunset, full-moon cruise.
Details/register here: https://reneetrudeau.com/event/sun-moon-self-care-retreat-a-summer-solstice-full-moon-experience-on-lake-jocassee/

Full Moon in June Benefit
2024-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Patton Parker, 95 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
COME CELEBRATE the midsummer strawberry full moon with an evening of music featuring the Ada Khoury Band, The Moon and You band and Kim Nelson!
Walk in with your picnic basket, blanket or low chairs and settle in for a relaxing evening raising money to prevent homelessness in our local women Veteran population. Donations to support our cause can be made online or at the event. We would love to see you there! Bring your family and friends!
Sponsored by Aura Home Women Vets

Don't Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
2024-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Secret Locations.
Shhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on show day right here
🤫 Secret Comedians.
No spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up!
You might discover your next favorite underground comedian or see a fan favorite. We specialize in introducing audiences to the best-emerging talent from cities around the world through a mix of the best local and nationally touring comedians.
🌟 Unique Live Experience.
Honestly, we’re over the whole debt-inducing two-drink minimum thing. We’re dedicated to providing you with a unique and fun live comedy experience—one which doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage. We thrive on good vibes and welcome you to be a part of the DTC community.
SHOW DETAILS
📍 This show will be at an indoor location.
🍻 At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food. .
🪑 This show will have chairs provided.
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible.
🎤 21+ show.

Standup Comedy Pageant Benefit for AFM
2024-06-21 19:00 - 21:30 | pleb urban wineary, 289 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join Slice of Life Comedy Friday June 21 at pleb urban winery for a fun Asheville Standup Comedy Pageant! We are raising money for 103.3ashevillefm our local community radio station, they produce diverse and eclectic programming that inspires listeners to build connections across our communities and discovers new music and ideas. This comedy show is moderated by your AFM friends at slumberpartyavl Jake Ali & Michele and hosted by the amazing Asheville treasure, Hillary Begley The contestants are the winners of 3 previous contests held at The Orange Peel’s Pulp Jason Webb Ryan Gordon (the third final contest is selected June 13) There will be games, standup and silliness. Delicious Food truck Mean Pies Pizza is available, get your tix early this will sell out!

Bottoms Up! Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
2024-06-21 21:00 - 23:00 | 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 it’s a special comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing!!!
A killer lineup of local favorites and nationally touring comedians and Catawba Brewing’s award winning craft beer is the recipe for a perfect night!
ages 18+
doors at 8:45, show at 9pm
Tickets $15

Snorkel the French Broad River’s Headwaters in Rosman, NC
2024-06-22 10:00 - 14:00
Join MountainTrue staff and partners for a guided snorkeling experience on the French Broad River’s headwaters at Champion Park in Rosman, NC. Come immerse yourself amongst the vibrant and diverse aquatic life calling the cold, clear, waters of the upper French Broad home. Our guides will be Luke Etchison – Western Region Aquatic Wildlife Diversity Coordinator with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Kevin Merrill – Owner & Biologist with Oxbow River Snorkeling.
Luke and Kevin have intimate knowledge of the fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates on this particular site and within Western North Carolina in general. You’ll learn about what you’re seeing, the conservation and preservation efforts occurring to help protect these species and their habitats, and other regional water quality and outdoor recreation projects happening throughout the watershed.
Masks, snorkels, wetsuits, and booties can be rented through our partnership with Mountains to Seas. If you rent equipment, please make sure to complete ALL of the sizing fields for each ticketed guest to ensure we get the correct size for wetsuits and booties.
Due to the sensitivity of the site and the capacity of our guides, we will be limiting this adventure to two separate two-hour time slots with no more than ten people each.
The first tour starts at 10:00 AM and the second tour at 12:00 PM.
Please Note that snorkeling tours like this one are at the mercy of Mother Nature. High water velocity and poor visibility following a heavy rain event may create conditions unfavorable for this activity to continue as planned. If this occurs for our scheduled date, we will unfortunately need to cancel and refund any expenses.
Register:
**If the ticket type or timeslot that you need are not available please contact amy@mountaintrue.org for assistance or to be put on the waitlist. Registration will close on June 14th.

Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit
2024-06-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC, 28714, United States
Connie Regan-Blake is the featured storyteller at the first BLUE RIDGE STORYTELLING SUMMIT. The Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit brings acclaimed storytellers to perform live at the Center for Pioneer Life. Tour the 1850 luxury Cabin, enjoy beautiful views of Young’s Knob, and taste the delicious food of Los Cruces while you listen to rollicking, inspirational tales. Showcase storytellers include Sherry Lovett, Nancy Reeder, Wallace Shealy, Catherine Yael Serota, Chuck Fink, Lee Lyons, Larry Pearlman, Kanute Rarey and an open mic time, too.

The Bees’ Needs: Understanding and Supporting Pollinators Summit
2024-06-22 12:00 - 18:00 | Kittredge Theater, 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, 28778, United States
Join us for a day of exhibits, short presentations, and a keynote by Dr. Stephen Buchmann.
Globally renowned pollination ecologist, author, researcher and film consultant, Dr. Stephen Buchmann will address “Bees & Other Pollinators: Why They Are Essential to Flowers, Wildlife and Us.”
Throughout the Summit, melipona bee honey will be on sale and there will be native plant vendors.
Schedule
11:30 – Event Opens – Vendor and Exhibitors on-site through the afternoon
12:00-12:45 – You’re Saving the Wrong Bees: Impacts of Honeybees and Why it Matters
Amy Boyd, Ph.D., Professor of Biology – Warren Wilson College
1:00-1:45 – Integrating Pollination and Pest Management in Working Landscapes
Dr. Joshua Arnold, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture – Warren Wilson College
2:00-2:45 – Melipona Stingless Tropical Bee Project
Rebecca Robertson, Director, Mayan Melipona Bee Sanctuary Project
3:00-3:45 – Buncombe County K-12 School Pollinator Conservation Program
Bryan Tompkins, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
4:30-5:30 – Bees & Other Pollinators: Why They Are Essential to Flowers, Wildlife and Us
Dr. Stephen Buchmann, adjunct professor in the departments of Entomology and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona

The Official Pride Bar Crawl - Asheville - 7th Annual
2024-06-22 16:00 - 23:59 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Agenda
16:00 – 18:00
*REQUIRED Check In*
16:00 – 22:00
Bar Crawl With Drink Specials
22:00 – 23:59
After Party*
🌈✨ Join Us For The Ultimate Celebration – The Official Pride Bar Crawl! ✨🌈
Hey there, fabulous Asheville crawlers!
Crawl With US is thrilled to invite you to The 7th Annual Pride Bar Crawl!
Celebrate Diversity, Be Bold, Be Colorful: Dress in vibrant attire and express your true self in a safe, welcoming space. This event is more than just a pub crawl; it’s a celebration of love, diversity, and inclusion. Meet new friends and be part of a community that celebrates you!
Give Back With Every Ticket: Crawl With US is not just about having a good time; we’re about making a difference. A portion of every ticket sold goes directly to Pride Non-Profit Organizations nationwide, supporting those in the LGBTQIA+ community! Come be a part of our pub crawl and support a company that is dedicated to creating positive change in Asheville.
In 2022 we were able to donate $22,653 to the Trevor Project!
In 2023 we were able to donate $14,905 to local Pride Organizations around the country and to the Trevor Project!
We hope to donate even more with your help in 2024!
Exclusive Perks: Enjoy Drag Shows ($15 Without Ticket), handpicked inclusive bars, exclusive drink specials, and freebies that are available only to our Pride Bar Crawl participants.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now and let’s paint the town in every color of the rainbow! 🏳️‍🌈
Your love is revolutionary, and united, we can enact positive change.
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What You Get:
🍻 2-3 Complimentary Drinks Or Shots Included!
💃 Free Cover To Our Drag Show! ($15 Without Ticket)
🥤 Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup! (First 400 Check Ins)
📿 Crawl With US Keychain Lanyard With Bottle Opener! (First 400 Check Ins)
🍸 Exclusive Drink Specials!
😋 Food Specials At Partner Venues!
🏰 Waived Cover At All Venues ($5-$15 at Some Venues Without Ticket)
📸 Professional Photographers!
🔥 Awesome After Party!
🌆 Access To Our Asheville Crawl Map!
🌈 Custom Pride Badge With Vouchers
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🌈 Our 2023 Venues🌈
BANKS AVE
CATAWBA BREWING COMPANY
DADDY MAC’S
DALTON DISTILLERY
ONE WORLD BREWING
TWIN LEAF BREWERY
SCANDALS NIGHTCLUB
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🌈 CHECK IN TIME 4PM – 6PM @ CATAWBA BREWING COMPANY 🌈
🌈 CRAWL TIME 4PM – 10PM 🌈
2024 Venues Will Be Posted As We Get Closer To The Crawl
🌈 DRAG SHOW TIME 7PM-9PM 🌈
🌈 AFTER PARTY TIME 10PM – 12AM 🌈
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🎟️ FREE TICKETS 🎟️
Earn 2 Free Tickets by inviting your Facebook friends to the Asheville Bar Crawl*.
Message us for details: https://www.messenger.com/t/CrawlWithUs
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㉑ ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ ㉑
Due to the nature of our events, all attendees must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID.
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🚫 DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE 🚫
We Highly Suggest Using Uber or Lyft To And From The Bar Crawl!
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✔️ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ✔️
https://www.crawlwith.us/faq
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100% CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE
👌We’ve done this event for the past 6 years and are excited to do it again for the 7th year! However, if the event is cancelled for any reason all tickets will be refunded in full! No vouchers, no credits, just your money back in your bank! Guaranteed!

Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé
2024-06-22 17:30 - 18:45 | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway , Asheville, 28801
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Beyoncé at Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
Venue: Asheville Masonic Temple
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
View the FAQs for this event here
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
If you would like to book a private concert (min 15+ people), please click here
Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Asheville
To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
