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Agricenter Farmers Market, Memphis · Memphis, TN
Agricenter Farmers Market, Memphis
A summer market celebration centered on fresh-shelled peas and local growers.
Community & civic
Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave · Austin, TX
Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave
You can celebrate the Fourth at the Hill Country Galleria with family activities and an outdoor festival west of Austin.
Food festivals
Daytime
Carrie Blake Park, 202 N Blake Ave., Sequim · Seattle, WA
Carrie Blake Park, 202 N Blake Ave., Sequim
Visit lavender farms and a free street fair with live music, a beer garden and 150 food and craft vendors.
Golf
Real courses, green fees, and where to play, mapped for retirement.
Music & concerts
7 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel
Music & concerts
7 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel
Music & concerts
7 PM
Hellbender by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Hellbender by The Orange Peel
Theater & film
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Theater & film
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Takuga. This Japanese-inspired art form blends printmaking with watercolor. Ink prints of flowers, leaves and vegetables on paper will be enhanced with soft watercolor washes. Bring a few small, flat leaves of different shapes to class in a zip close bag. Ferns and sturdy flowers also work well. Materials will be provided but if you have some favorite watercolors, feel free to bring them. Extra plants and vegetables will also be on hand. This class is free. Come prepared to spend some relaxin...
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Did you think we were done with Mod Podge? THINK AGAIN! Join us once more as we continue our eternal quest to try every single craft in the world. This time, we are taking empty Altoid tins and making them FABULOUS. No artistic talent? No problem. We’re figuring it out as we go, laughing through the chaos, and making something cool out of nothing. Come fake it 'til you make it with us!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Quick chats. New connections. A stronger community. Come meet the folks who live right around the corner in a fun, easygoing setting designed to spark real community connections. During this interactive event, participants will rotate through a series of brief conversations with other attendees—giving everyone a chance to meet many neighbors in a relaxed, friendly way. Whether you’re new to the Leicester area or have lived here for years, Howdy Neighbor! is a welcoming space to discover share...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project. No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn! Please note this is not a class -- we welcome knitters and crocheters of all skill levels, but there might not be anyone on hand to teach the basics if you've never tried before. Feel free to come and chat or observe, though!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for the Swannanoa Public Library’s monthly Star Trek Fan Club meeting! This is a group for adults who love all things Star Trek! Whether you’re a long-time fan or completely new to the Star Trek universe, we invite you to come hang out and talk ‘Trek, watch episodes, do trivia, make themed arts & crafts, and more! Additionally, accessibility and diversity are core themes of Star Trek, and we’ll be embodying that here at the library. If you have any questions about accessibility, COVID...
Music & concerts
6 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Romance Book Club meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Pack Library. We will read and discuss a variety of books in the romance genre. The book for July 2026 is People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. Newcomers are always welcome!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Come to Pack Library on the first or third Tuesday of the month between 3:30 and 6:00 to receive help solving a tech-related problem. We are available to assist both Spanish and English speakers. We can work together on the library's computers or your device.
Dance & fitness
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join Barbara Schauer, founder and lead teacher of our beloved Weaverville Yogafor this gentle and invigorating practice at the Weaverville Library. Barbara will be offering Yoga for Balance the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 1-2 PM. All skill levels are welcome. No registration is necessary. Bring a yoga mat if you have one but we have extras to share if you don't. HUGE thanks to Barbara and to the Friends of the Weaverville Libraryfor sponsoring this wonderful series!
Tastings
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Step out of your shell and put your theater skills to the test in this fun laid-back class. Join theater teacher Chris Martin for some fun improv games and activities. This program is sponsored by the library, but it will take place at The Wedge Brewery- 5 Foundy St. No registration necessary, hope to see you there!
Outdoors & nature
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather. We meet every Tuesday & Thursday morning, weather permitting
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us to discuss this month's book: Galileo's Daughter by Dava Sobel The North Asheville Book Club meets in-person on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Pilates can strengthen core muscles to alleviate back pain. Looking for a free class? The library has your back. To register for these classes, please go to: www.ciscopilates.com… this is especially important if you are planning on attending online or if you would like to receive a recording of the class afterwards. We will have some yoga mats on hand for the in-person participants, but feel free to bring your own equipment and water bottle! If you have any questions, please call 828-250-4700.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library! All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary. Games are facilitated by Susan Hinderaker, a Bronze Life Master who teaches bridge using the most current bidding methods. She is the Director of the Arden Bridge Club, which organizes this event.
Classes & arts
12 PM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
Launch your systematic review with free summer series! Interested in conducting a systematic review? The Health Sciences Library’s Systematic Review Summer Workshop Series will get you started in eight bite-sized sessions. Sign up for all of them, or just the ones you need. This free virtual series will provide researchers with tools and resources to confidently navigate the systematic review p...
Community & civic
6:30 PM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
Interested in helping others? Discover social work and see if it’s the right fit for you! Learn about UNC’s developing Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree, explore career paths and discover how a BSW can prepare you for professional work or graduate study. You can register here. + Campus Life Experience (CLE) credit available. + The BSW major is currently in development, with an August 2027 st...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Black Experience Book Club reads books by Black authors about the many facets of the Black experience. Join other book lovers to discuss this month's pick, Wayward Lives,Beautiful Experiments by Saidiya Hartman. WHERE TO FIND THE BOOK PUBLIC LIBRARY Call your local Buncombe County Public Library or visit buncombecounty.org/library to reserve your copy online. NOIR COLLECTIVE AT THE YMICC. Stop by Noir Collective AVL during open hours, call 828-257-4540, or email noircollectiveavl@gmail.co...
Dance & fitness
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for Chair Yoga at the library led by instructor Jasmine from the Ferguson Family YMCA. Chair yoga is a form of traditional hatha yoga that uses a chair as a prop. Yoga increases flexibility, improves strength, and calms the mind and body. The practice of chair yoga serves a diverse range of populations: - People who are new to yoga - Office workers - Folks with limited mobility - Those that are healing after illness or surgery We will meet on Thursdays from 9:15-10:00 AM in the Enka-C...
Theater & film
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts · Asheville, NC
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
You can see this Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective production during a downtown weekend run.
Outdoors & nature
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
All are welcome! Just bring your garden gloves, water bottle, and dress for the weather. We meet every Tuesday & Thursday in the morning, weather permitting. Times subject to change. Check leicestergarden.org for most up to date info.
Dance & fitness
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it. This course series offers skills and tools for cultivating well-being by strengthening awareness of body, mind and emotions. Participants should dress comfortably and bring a towel or yoga mat. A limited number of yoga mats are available for those that need one. Dr. Mattie Decker teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is a certified Natu...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Learn about artists, their work, and dabble in a variety of mediums. Participants will leave each session with work of their own creation.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task. We can work together on the library's computers or your device. Appointments will last for half an hour and must be made in advance. Call 828-250-4718 to schedule a tech time appointment.
Theater & film
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Bring your friends or make new ones as we play tabletop games. A small variety of games will be available to select from. If you have a favorite you would like to share, please bring it along.
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Do you often feel pressed? Stressed? Or simply not at your best? Join us to learn some simple ways to decompress so you can keep your cool even when life seems too hard to handle. In this experiential wellness workshop, we will explore: - How stress manifests in the body - 10 tips to tune up the vagus nerve - Quick and effective techniques to relieve stress Be prepared to have a bit of fun as we engage in simple breath, laughter, and meditation practices together. The best part? Each practice...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Asheville Yards · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7 PM
Asheville Yards · Asheville, NC
Community & civic
10:30 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
QRSI 2026 (Qualitative Research Summer Intensive) from ResearchTalk is a premier, week-long training program for researchers, co-hosted with UNC's Odum Institute, offering intensive, expert-led courses in qualitative research methods, theory, and data analysis, with options for foundational to advanced topics, including using AI, grounded theory, and developing practical skills for various disc...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for a silent book club at the Weaverville Library! The last Tuesday of every month, we will gather at the Library at 10am. Bring whatever book you are reading (or come early and check one out) and a desire to sit with friends and read and share. We’ll introduce what we’re reading up front, spend an hour reading and then come back together to talk about what lit us up in what we read. We can cultivate shared togetherness, new reading inspirations, and a desire to be together in differe...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library! All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary. Games are facilitated by Susan Hinderaker, a Bronze Life Master who teaches bridge using the most current bidding methods. She is the Director of the Arden Bridge Club, which organizes this event.
Outdoors & nature
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Western North Carolina Scale Model Club is a non-profit group for static (non-RC) model builders to present their models and share tips and tricks in a laid back atmosphere. Bring your latest finished piece or your work in progress. All skill levels are welcome! This program is designed for Ages 12 and up due to the fragile nature of these models.
Outdoors & nature
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different insects that call Western North Carolina their home (and some that don't)! Ever wondered how flies' eyes work? Or if insects have ears? At this program we'll answer these and all of our biggest bug questions, learn about the many different types, and go outside to see what insects we can find! We'll also meet a special bug friend! Come ready to hear about the ecoEXPLORE program, find out...
Classes & arts
12 PM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
Launch your systematic review with free summer series! Interested in conducting a systematic review? The Health Sciences Library’s Systematic Review Summer Workshop Series will get you started in eight bite-sized sessions. Sign up for all of them, or just the ones you need. This free virtual series will provide researchers with tools and resources to confidently navigate the systematic review p...
Community & civic
5 PM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
The Student Teams Achieving Results (STAR) consulting program, established in 2005, is proud to have graduated over 3,000 alumni. While the STAR leadership is constantly innovating to stay relevant and impactful, the program’s mission hasn’t changed: to provide unique and powerful learning experiences for students and produce actionable insights for companies and nonprofits. STAR invites alumni...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Tech Connect allows you to sit with a librarian who will work with you to solve a technology problem. From email to e-readers, smartphones to laptops, we are here for you! Each appointment lasts 30-minutes and must be scheduled in advance. Call 828-250-4752 to book your session.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 1-2 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family. All are welcome, regardless of income or family size. Distributions are free and no paperwork is required. The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and a Community Engagement Table with valuable services such as cooking demonstrations. While you're in the lot, stop in to get a free library card if you don't have one, pick up a cookbook...
Dance & fitness
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it. This course series offers skills and tools for cultivating well-being by strengthening awareness of body, mind and emotions. Participants should dress comfortably and bring a towel or yoga mat. A limited number of yoga mats are available for those that need one. Dr. Mattie Decker teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is a certified Natu...
Music & concerts
Asheville High School · Asheville, NC
Asheville High School
You can hear ballad singers, banjo players, and flatfoot dancers preserve Southern Appalachian traditions at the nation's longest-running folk festival.
Dance & fitness
evenings
Asheville, NC
The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival is one of the country's oldest, with its 99th run set for July 30 through August 1, 2026. Each night brings a different stage show of mountain music and clogging. It is the bigger, ticketed cousin of Shindig.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with beginning and intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills. We use discussion prompts, and ice breaker games to help enhance everyone's comprehension and comfort level. Come give it a try!
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us as we discuss this month's selection, The Other Dr. Gilmer: Two Men, A Murder, and An Unlikely Fight for Justice by Dr. Benjamin Gilmer. Titles of this copy are available at the Weaverville Library while supplies last. This group generally meets the last Thursday of every month at 6 PM. Newcomers are always welcome!
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Come share your gifts at the library open mic. If you are a writer, a singer, a poet, a musician, a juggler, a storyteller, a mime (?!), or if you have some other talent you'd like to share with your community, sign up for your five minute slot to shine. Performers will sign up on arrival and will be first come first serve. We will have a microphone and speaker, but the room is small enough for performing without those if you feel comfortable. Light snacks and good vibes will be provided. Enj...
Music & concerts
Hellbender riverside venue, Asheville · Asheville, NC
Hellbender riverside venue, Asheville
You can be among the first crowds at this new riverside venue with Rhiannon Giddens, Mavis Staples, and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Dance & fitness
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
Music & concerts
6:30 PM
Hellbender by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Hellbender by The Orange Peel
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project. No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn! Please note this is not a class -- we welcome knitters and crocheters of all skill levels, but there might not be anyone on hand to teach the basics if you've never tried before. Feel free to come and chat or observe, though!
Classes & arts
9:30 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
Data Matters™ is a week-long series of one and two-day online courses aimed at students and professionals in business, research, and government. The short course series is sponsored by the Odum Institute for Research in Social Science at UNC-Chapel Hill. Attendees get the chance to learn about a wide range of topics in data science, analytics, visualization, and more from expert instructors. Da...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Come to Pack Library on the first or third Tuesday of the month between 3:30 and 6:00 to receive help solving a tech-related problem. We are available to assist both Spanish and English speakers. We can work together on the library's computers or your device.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us to discuss this month's pick: Parable of the Sower, by Octavia Butler.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library! All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary. Games are facilitated by Susan Hinderaker, a Bronze Life Master who teaches bridge using the most current bidding methods. She is the Director of the Arden Bridge Club, which organizes this event.
Dance & fitness
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join Barbara Schauer, founder and lead teacher of our beloved Weaverville Yogafor this gentle and invigorating practice at the Weaverville Library. Barbara will be offering Yoga for Balance the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 1-2 PM. All skill levels are welcome. No registration is necessary. Bring a yoga mat if you have one but we have extras to share if you don't. HUGE thanks to Barbara and to the Friends of the Weaverville Libraryfor sponsoring this wonderful series!
Community & civic
5:15 PM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
Interested in helping others? Discover social work and see if it’s the right fit for you! Learn about UNC’s developing Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree, explore career paths and discover how a BSW can prepare you for professional work or graduate study. You can register here. + Campus Life Experience (CLE) credit available. + The BSW major is currently in development, with an August 2027 st...
Classes & arts
12 PM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
Launch your systematic review with free summer series! Interested in conducting a systematic review? The Health Sciences Library’s Systematic Review Summer Workshop Series will get you started in eight bite-sized sessions. Sign up for all of them, or just the ones you need. This free virtual series will provide researchers with tools and resources to confidently navigate the systematic review p...
Theater & film
Multiple venues across Asheville · Asheville, NC
Multiple venues across Asheville
You can see more than 30 of the nation's fastest-rising stand-up comics over three nights of showcases at one of the country's longest-running comedy events.
Dance & fitness
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for Chair Yoga at the library led by instructor Jasmine from the Ferguson Family YMCA. Chair yoga is a form of traditional hatha yoga that uses a chair as a prop. Yoga increases flexibility, improves strength, and calms the mind and body. The practice of chair yoga serves a diverse range of populations: - People who are new to yoga - Office workers - Folks with limited mobility - Those that are healing after illness or surgery We will meet on Thursdays from 9:15-10:00 AM in the Enka-C...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
[Libby logo; an open teal book with a girl's head peeking over the top] Did you know that Buncombe County Public Libraries has free access to digital resources through the NC Digital Library using your library card?! The Libby App is where you will find digital audiobooks, e-books, and magazines that you can read on your tablet, kindle, phone, or other device! This monthly introduction is an opportunity to get to know Libby. There will be a brief presentation from 10:30-10:45am, with drop-in...
Dance & fitness
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it. This course series offers skills and tools for cultivating well-being by strengthening awareness of body, mind and emotions. Participants should dress comfortably and bring a towel or yoga mat. A limited number of yoga mats are available for those that need one. Dr. Mattie Decker teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is a certified Natu...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
A free farmers’ market-style food distribution by MANNA FoodBank, plus community resource connections.
Food festivals
Downtown Black Mountain · Asheville, NC
Downtown Black Mountain
You can taste prized sourwood honey, hear live music, and browse craft vendors at this free small-town celebration just east of Asheville.
Theater & film
7 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Asheville, NC
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Theater & film
7 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Asheville, NC
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task. We can work together on the library's computers or your device. Appointments will last for half an hour and must be made in advance. Call 828-250-4718 to schedule a tech time appointment.
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any time to participate.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library! All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary. Games are facilitated by Susan Hinderaker, a Bronze Life Master who teaches bridge using the most current bidding methods. She is the Director of the Arden Bridge Club, which organizes this event.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with beginning and intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills. We use discussion prompts, and ice breaker games to help enhance everyone's comprehension and comfort level. Come give it a try!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
This is a low-key community crafting circle, where we listen to an audio short story while we work. Audiobook TBD!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
This month we're discussing The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. Members can attend on second Wednesday OR on the following Thursday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library to discuss the book. Newcomers welcome!
Theater & film
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Come play Magic the Gathering at Pack Library. Magic the Gathering is a collectible card game with hundreds of millions of players all over the world. All players aged 9-15 are welcome. No experience necessary. Free cards will be given to all attendees! Test your skills and trade cards with your friends.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Pack Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30AM at the library. We read a variety of genres. The book for August 2026 is American Nations by Collin Woodward. Newcomers are always welcome!
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month. Upcoming titles:
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
[Two colorful cartoon dialogue bubbles reading "Join us once a month for a chat in spanish." One is in english, the other in spanish.] Únete a nosotros una vez al mes para charlar. Destinado a hispanohablantes de nivel intermedio para practicar. ¡Sin presión, pura diversión! Join us once a month for a chat in Spanish. Intended for intermediate level Spanish-speakers to practice our skills. No pressure, all fun! East Asheville Library 2nd Thursdays, 10:30am
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for creative writing online! We meet on Zoom for several rounds of writing prompts. The group is simple - we just write and read our writing to each other. This is a supportive and fun environment that gets your creative juices flowing with low stakes and lots of fun. Writers with all levels of experience are invited to join. Email anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org for the link to the online meeting.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Fun with fiber! Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Thursday evening of each month at the Fairview Library. This is a monthly gathering of those who enjoy knitting, crocheting, or other fiber crafts, and hanging out with new friends! This is not an instructional group, but newcomers are most welcome. Come ready to meet fun people!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
This month we're discussing The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. Members can attend on second Wednesday OR on the following Thursday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library to discuss the book. Newcomers welcome!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us at the library for a fun and lively discussion about the life and work of Leicester author Jim Wayne Miller. Miller was an important poet and novelist whose work was central to developing the field of Appalachian Studies. Revered as one of the most important mountain voices of the late twentieth century, his work explores the importance of place, belonging, and home. UNC Asheville English professor and Thomas Howerton Distinguished Professor of Humanities Dr. Erica Abrams Locklear wil...
Dance & fitness
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it. This course series offers skills and tools for cultivating well-being by strengthening awareness of body, mind and emotions. Participants should dress comfortably and bring a towel or yoga mat. A limited number of yoga mats are available for those that need one. Dr. Mattie Decker teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is a certified Natu...
Classes & arts
WNC Agricultural Center · Asheville, NC
WNC Agricultural Center
You can see hundreds of quilts from across the country, browse vendors, and watch live demonstrations, with children 12 and under admitted free.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
“A thrilling story about humanity in all its ugliness and beauty . . . the evocative voices create a story so powerful, reading it feels like watching a neck-and-neck horse race, galloping to its conclusion—you just can’t look away.” —Oprah Daily “A testament to the intelligence and humanity of animals, a stinging rebuke of racist and abusive humans, and a study of how the past gets recorded, remembered, and remade . . . anyone who ever grew up loving horses, anyone who dearly loves an animal...
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Learn about artists, their work, and dabble in a variety of mediums. Participants will leave each session with work of their own creation.
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Takuga. This Japanese-inspired art form blends printmaking with watercolor. Ink prints of flowers, leaves and vegetables on paper will be enhanced with soft watercolor washes. Bring a few small, flat leaves of different shapes to class in a zip close bag. Ferns and sturdy flowers also work well. Materials will be provided but if you have some favorite watercolors, feel free to bring them. Extra plants and vegetables will also be on hand. This class is free. Come prepared to spend some relaxin...
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Asheville Yards · Asheville, NC
Asheville Yards
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Asheville Yards · Asheville, NC
Asheville Yards
Classes & arts
Leicester, NC · Asheville, NC
Leicester, NC
You can step inside working artists' studios along a scenic rural route on this free self-guided tour just outside Asheville.
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Build & maintain soil health with crop rotation & nitrogen-fixing covercrops. Learn the importance of using tarps, cardboard, or barriers to protect soil between plantings, and how to turn your garden waste into compost! This workshop is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project. No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn! Please note this is not a class -- we welcome knitters and crocheters of all skill levels, but there might not be anyone on hand to teach the basics if you've never tried before. Feel free to come and chat or observe, though!
Dance & fitness
8:30 AM
The Friday Center · Asheville, NC
The Friday Center
The Wellness Exchange is an immersive, interactive wellness symposium for people with cancer, their caregivers, and their adult family members. During the Wellness Exchange, participants will have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers, laugh with a comedian, practice wellness through art and writing therapy, move their bodies with yoga and exercise, and rest through meditation, mindfulne...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Summer Sewing Series is a partnership with Pack Library and local fashion house, House of Sconiers. Over the course of this series participants will learn how to use a sewing machine and begin to sew simple garments of their own. In this class we will go over sewing machine basics, essential tools, fabric terminology, seam allowances, and beginner stitching techniques. All supplies will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own sewing machine or fabric that is perfectly OK too. If...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Come to Pack Library on the first or third Tuesday of the month between 3:30 and 6:00 to receive help solving a tech-related problem. We are available to assist both Spanish and English speakers. We can work together on the library's computers or your device.
Dance & fitness
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join Barbara Schauer, founder and lead teacher of our beloved Weaverville Yogafor this gentle and invigorating practice at the Weaverville Library. Barbara will be offering Yoga for Balance the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 1-2 PM. All skill levels are welcome. No registration is necessary. Bring a yoga mat if you have one but we have extras to share if you don't. HUGE thanks to Barbara and to the Friends of the Weaverville Libraryfor sponsoring this wonderful series!
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Pilates can strengthen core muscles to alleviate back pain. Looking for a free class? The library has your back. To register for these classes, please go to: www.ciscopilates.com… this is especially important if you are planning on attending online or if you would like to receive a recording of the class afterwards. We will have some yoga mats on hand for the in-person participants, but feel free to bring your own equipment and water bottle! If you have any questions, please call 828-250-4700.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library! All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary. Games are facilitated by Susan Hinderaker, a Bronze Life Master who teaches bridge using the most current bidding methods. She is the Director of the Arden Bridge Club, which organizes this event.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Fairview Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets monthly with both an in-person and online option. This is the online discussion date and time. Please email jen.waite@buncombenc.gov to receive a meeting link. Once There Were Wolves, written by Charlotte McConaghy, is a literary thriller about a biologist who travels to the Scottish Highlands to reintroduce wolves as part of a conservation project. We read a variety of genres. Newcomers are always welcome!
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Theater & film
8 AM
Hanes Art Center · Asheville, NC
Hanes Art Center
Art and Art History Under the Tent: Whirling & Flickering August 20-October 15, 2026 Reception: August 20, 5-7 pm Drawn together in graduate school by their mutual love of experimentation and play, Michelle Inez Hinojosa and Barbara Pearsall have built a collaborative practice around analogue animation and vibrant abstraction. Together, their work explores optical toys, immersive installations,...
Dance & fitness
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it. This course series offers skills and tools for cultivating well-being by strengthening awareness of body, mind and emotions. Participants should dress comfortably and bring a towel or yoga mat. A limited number of yoga mats are available for those that need one. Dr. Mattie Decker teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is a certified Natu...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for a book discussion sponsored by the Friends of the Skyland/South Buncombe Library! This month we will be reading The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. The book is available in both physical and digital editions through Buncombe County Public Libraries, and we will also have a few extra copies to borrow at the South Buncombe branch that you can stop by and sign out. From the publisher: July 1962. Following in the tradition of Indigenous workers from Nova Scotia, a Mi’kmaq family arriv...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Fairview Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets monthly with both an in-person and online option. This is the in person discussion date and time. Once There Were Wolves, written by Charlotte McConaghy, is a literary thriller about a biologist who travels to the Scottish Highlands to reintroduce wolves as part of a conservation project. We read a variety of genres. Newcomers are always welcome!
Music & concerts
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Summer Sewing Series is a partnership with Pack Library and local fashion house, House of Sconiers. Over the course of this series participants will learn how to use a sewing machine and begin to sew simple garments of their own. This is an open sewing lab where you can practice your sewing skills and work on any project you'd like to with the help of an instructor. All supplies will be provided, but if you prefer to bring your own sewing machine or fabric that is perfectly OK too. If you...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for a silent book club at the Weaverville Library! The last Tuesday of every month, we will gather at the Library at 10am. Bring whatever book you are reading (or come early and check one out) and a desire to sit with friends and read and share. We’ll introduce what we’re reading up front, spend an hour reading and then come back together to talk about what lit us up in what we read. We can cultivate shared togetherness, new reading inspirations, and a desire to be together in differe...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library! All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary. Games are facilitated by Susan Hinderaker, a Bronze Life Master who teaches bridge using the most current bidding methods. She is the Director of the Arden Bridge Club, which organizes this event.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The YMCA Mobile Market will be set up in the library parking lot from 1-2 pm. Bring your grocery bags and get fresh food for your family. All are welcome, regardless of income or family size. Distributions are free and no paperwork is required. The market provides fresh produce paired with healthy recipes and a Community Engagement Table with valuable services such as cooking demonstrations. While you're in the lot, stop in to get a free library card if you don't have one, pick up a cookbook...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Black Experience Book Club reads books by Black authors about the many facets of the Black experience. Join other book lovers to discuss this month's pick, Kin by Tayari Jones. WHERE TO FIND THE BOOK PUBLIC LIBRARY Call your local Buncombe County Public Library or visit buncombecounty.org/library to reserve your copy online. NOIR COLLECTIVE AT THE YMICC. Stop by Noir Collective AVL during open hours, call 828-257-4540, or email noircollectiveavl@gmail.com to check availability.
Dance & fitness
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment, on purpose, without judgment, as if our life depends on it. This course series offers skills and tools for cultivating well-being by strengthening awareness of body, mind and emotions. Participants should dress comfortably and bring a towel or yoga mat. A limited number of yoga mats are available for those that need one. Dr. Mattie Decker teaches Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is a certified Natu...
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
History has long celebrated the Founding Fathers, but the women who helped win the American Revolution have too often been left out of the story. Join bestselling author Denise Kiernan for a fascinating look at Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels, Writers, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution, a sweeping narrative that brings these remarkable women to the forefront. Drawing on meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Kiernan introduces readers to soldiers, spies, writers...
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with beginning and intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills. We use discussion prompts, and ice breaker games to help enhance everyone's comprehension and comfort level. Come give it a try!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Learn about artists, their work, and dabble in a variety of mediums. Participants will leave each session with work of their own creation.
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Hellbender by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Infections and Allergic Reactions from Summertime Bugs in WNC Ticks and Mosquitos have been increasing in intensity in WNC the last several summer due to climate warming. David will talk about insects and other arthropods native to the local ecosystem in WNC and the infectious that they can transmit to humans. Lyme, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, West Nile, and Lacrosse Encephalitis are most prevalent. Scrub typhus and Chaga’s (“kissing bug disease”) have emerged recently. New this year is the...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
During your Tech Time appointment you can recieve one-on-one help from library staff. To the best of our ability we will help you solve a tech related problem or accomplish a specific task. We can work together on the library's computers or your device. Appointments will last for half an hour and must be made in advance. Call 828-250-4718 to schedule a tech time appointment.
Theater & film
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Theater & film
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for the Swannanoa Public Library’s monthly Star Trek Fan Club meeting! This is a group for adults who love all things Star Trek! Whether you’re a long-time fan or completely new to the Star Trek universe, we invite you to come hang out and talk ‘Trek, watch episodes, do trivia, make themed arts & crafts, and more! Additionally, accessibility and diversity are core themes of Star Trek, and we’ll be embodying that here at the library. If you have any questions about accessibility, COVID...
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Asheville, NC
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Come to Pack Library on the first or third Tuesday of the month between 3:30 and 6:00 to receive help solving a tech-related problem. We are available to assist both Spanish and English speakers. We can work together on the library's computers or your device.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us to discuss this month's pick: My Friends, by Fredrik Backman.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Land of the Sky 101 is a community learning circle for those who are interested in the history of Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina. A four-part series of readings and discussions is modeled after the themes of the exhibit “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” mounted in the BCSC reading room. Sessions will be held the first Tuesday of March, June, September, and December during which participants will explore the history of our region. Read Readers can choose from tw...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library! All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary. Games are facilitated by Susan Hinderaker, a Bronze Life Master who teaches bridge using the most current bidding methods. She is the Director of the Arden Bridge Club, which organizes this event.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
This a 6-week computer class series that will give you the skills you need to use computers and access the internet with confidence. In these slow-paced sessions, you will be able to receive instruction on a different topic each week and ask any questions about technology that you may have. Participants will come away with basic knowledge about computers and the confidence they need to use them! This week's topic is Computer Hardware and Upkeep. Laptops and adaptive technology will be provided.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
[Libby logo; an open teal book with a girl's head peeking over the top] Did you know that Buncombe County Public Libraries has free access to digital resources through the NC Digital Library using your library card?! The Libby App is where you will find digital audiobooks, e-books, and magazines that you can read on your tablet, kindle, phone, or other device! This monthly introduction is an opportunity to get to know Libby. There will be a brief presentation from 10:30-10:45am, with drop-in...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
A free farmers’ market-style food distribution by MANNA FoodBank, plus community resource connections.
Music & concerts
5 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
5 PM
Hellbender by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
5 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project. No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn! Please note this is not a class -- we welcome knitters and crocheters of all skill levels, but there might not be anyone on hand to teach the basics if you've never tried before. Feel free to come and chat or observe, though!
Music & concerts
6:30 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
6:30 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Quilters of all ages welcome! Bring your own sewing machine and project or work on a community project. Snacks not provided, but we encourage you to bring a bag lunch. Drop in any time to participate.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library! All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary. Games are facilitated by Susan Hinderaker, a Bronze Life Master who teaches bridge using the most current bidding methods. She is the Director of the Arden Bridge Club, which organizes this event.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with beginning and intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills. We use discussion prompts, and ice breaker games to help enhance everyone's comprehension and comfort level. Come give it a try!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
This is a low-key community crafting circle, where we listen to an audio short story while we work. Audiobook TBD!
Community & civic
9 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
This course will take place over two days (9/9/2026 and 9/11/2026) and will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Nesting can arise from hierarchical data structures (e.g., siblings nested within family; patients nested within therapist), longitudinal data structures (repeated measures nested within individual), or both (repeated measures nested within...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
This month we're discussing The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai. Members can attend on second Wednesday OR on the following Thursday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library to discuss the book. Newcomers welcome!
Theater & film
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Come play Magic the Gathering at Pack Library. Magic the Gathering is a collectible card game with hundreds of millions of players all over the world. All players aged 9-15 are welcome. No experience necessary. Free cards will be given to all attendees! Test your skills and trade cards with your friends.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Pack Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30AM at the library. We read a variety of genres. The book for September 2026 is Northwoods by Daniel Mason. Newcomers are always welcome!
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
This a 6-week computer class series that will give you the skills you need to use computers and access the internet with confidence. In these slow-paced sessions, you will be able to receive instruction on a different topic each week and ask any questions about technology that you may have. Participants will come away with basic knowledge about computers and the confidence they need to use them! This week's topic is Intro to the Internet.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month. Upcoming titles:
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
[Two colorful cartoon dialogue bubbles reading "Join us once a month for a chat in spanish." One is in english, the other in spanish.] Únete a nosotros una vez al mes para charlar. Destinado a hispanohablantes de nivel intermedio para practicar. ¡Sin presión, pura diversión! Join us once a month for a chat in Spanish. Intended for intermediate level Spanish-speakers to practice our skills. No pressure, all fun! East Asheville Library 2nd Thursdays, 10:30am
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for creative writing online! We meet on Zoom for several rounds of writing prompts. The group is simple - we just write and read our writing to each other. This is a supportive and fun environment that gets your creative juices flowing with low stakes and lots of fun. Writers with all levels of experience are invited to join. Email anna.booraem@buncombecounty.org for the link to the online meeting.
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Fun with fiber! Join others who share your interest and enthusiasm the second Thursday evening of each month at the Fairview Library. This is a monthly gathering of those who enjoy knitting, crocheting, or other fiber crafts, and hanging out with new friends! This is not an instructional group, but newcomers are most welcome. Come ready to meet fun people!
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
This month we're discussing The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai. Members can attend on second Wednesday OR on the following Thursday of each month at 1 pm in the Community Room at the library to discuss the book. Newcomers welcome!
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Fairview Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets online on the second Thursday of each month at 6PM and in person on the second Friday of each month at 11AM at the library. We read a variety of genres. Newcomers are always welcome! Email jen.waite@buncombenc.gov to register and receive the meeting link. Spoon River Anthology (1915) by Edgar Lee Masters is a collection of free-verse poems that tell the stories of over 200 deceased residents of a fictional small town, Spoon...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Learn about artists, their work, and dabble in a variety of mediums. Participants will leave each session with work of their own creation.
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Fairview Library Book Club is a book discussion group that meets online on the second Thursday of each month at 6PM and in person on the second Friday of each month at 11AM at the library. We read a variety of genres. Newcomers are always welcome! Spoon River Anthology (1915) by Edgar Lee Masters is a collection of free-verse poems that tell the stories of over 200 deceased residents of a fictional small town, Spoon River, from beyond the grave. The poems, presented as epitaphs, reveal th...
Dance & fitness
Asheville, NC
Goombay is a free downtown festival celebrating African and Caribbean heritage with food, art, music, and dance, anchored by the YMI Cultural Center. It usually lands in late summer. The block fills with drumming and street food.
Community & civic
9 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
This course will take place over two days (9/9/2026 and 9/11/2026) and will be offered via Zoom. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Nesting can arise from hierarchical data structures (e.g., siblings nested within family; patients nested within therapist), longitudinal data structures (repeated measures nested within individual), or both (repeated measures nested within...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Asheville, NC
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Music & concerts
7 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Asheville, NC
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Gardening doesn’t have to end with cold weather! Learn how to continue growing and harvesting greens, root vegetables, and herbs into fall and winter with row cover or greenhouses. This workshop is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Community & civic
10 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
This course will be held online only over 3 days (September 14, 16, and 18). Attendance is required as it will not be recorded. This 6-hour course provides training on how AI can assist a survey project from beginning to the end. We will focus on each step of the research process (Callegaro and Yang, 2025) PlanningExecutionActivationIn the planning phase there are two sub phases 1) Ideate and d...
Community & civic
10 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
This course is only open to the UNC Chapel Hill Community. The organizer requires have an active ONYEN to register. AI in Research: Driving Innovation Forward Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline workflows, uncover hidden patterns, and empower breakthroughs in your field. Learn practical applications of AI through Odum Institute AIR series that can revolutionize your research process. This cou...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Come to Pack Library on the first or third Tuesday of the month between 3:30 and 6:00 to receive help solving a tech-related problem. We are available to assist both Spanish and English speakers. We can work together on the library's computers or your device.
Community & civic
3 PM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
In this course, we will cover basic Qualtrics functions beginning with an overview of survey options and settings, followed by hands-on practice programming and distributing a survey and downloading results. We will program some of the most common question and response types, customize requirements and validation, and add display logic, skip logic, and basic branch logic in the “survey flow”. W...
Community & civic
12 PM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
This masterclass introduces the core responsibilities of family firm ownership. Participants will examine the importance of articulating a shared purpose; defining a clear, compelling ownership vision; and creating explicit goals for growth, liquidity, and control. The course examines how ownership priorities influence strategy, capital allocation, governance structures, and leadership selectio...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Pilates can strengthen core muscles to alleviate back pain. Looking for a free class? The library has your back. To register for these classes, please go to: www.ciscopilates.com… this is especially important if you are planning on attending online or if you would like to receive a recording of the class afterwards. We will have some yoga mats on hand for the in-person participants, but feel free to bring your own equipment and water bottle! If you have any questions, please call 828-250-4700.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library! All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary. Games are facilitated by Susan Hinderaker, a Bronze Life Master who teaches bridge using the most current bidding methods. She is the Director of the Arden Bridge Club, which organizes this event.
Community & civic
10 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
This course will be held online only over 3 days (September 14, 16, and 18). Attendance is required as it will not be recorded. This 6-hour course provides training on how AI can assist a survey project from beginning to the end. We will focus on each step of the research process (Callegaro and Yang, 2025) PlanningExecutionActivationIn the planning phase there are two sub phases 1) Ideate and d...
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Community & civic
3 PM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
In this course, we will cover basic Qualtrics functions beginning with an overview of survey options and settings, followed by hands-on practice programming and distributing a survey and downloading results. We will program some of the most common question and response types, customize requirements and validation, and add display logic, skip logic, and basic branch logic in the “survey flow”. W...
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
This a 6-week computer class series that will give you the skills you need to use computers and access the internet with confidence. In these slow-paced sessions, you will be able to receive instruction on a different topic each week and ask any questions about technology that you may have. Participants will come away with basic knowledge about computers and the confidence they need to use them! This week's topic is Email.
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Classes & arts
9 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
This one-day course will be offered via Zoom only. Attendance is required as it will not be recorded. This interactive, hands-on workshop will introduce participants to a framework for considering the consequences of using generative AI in qualitative research designs and workflows (Paulus, 2023; Paulus & Lester, 2024). We will start by acknowledging inherent risks and ethical dilemmas posed by...
Theater & film
8 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Asheville, NC
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Ages 12 & Up recommended for this event.
Theater & film
8 PM
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville · Asheville, NC
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Ages 12 & Up recommended for this event.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Hollering, one of the oldest forms of communication, is found in communities around the world. Whether agricultural, pastoral, nomadic or urban, cultures everywhere have used hollers to communicate across long distances, get work done, and express their emotions. In the United States, rural farming communities made use of hollers for hundreds of years. In this presentation Lynch-Thomason will discuss hollering traditions from the North Carolina Piedmont as well as the Deep South. She’ll holle...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7 PM
Hellbender by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Community & civic
8:30 AM
Molecular Biomedical Research Building · Asheville, NC
Molecular Biomedical Research Building
The first of its kind at UNC, the inaugural Women’s Health Multidisciplinary Research Symposium is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary connections, collaboration, and knowledge sharing amongst trainees and faculty passionate about women’s health research. Hosted by the Women’s Health Multidisciplinary Consortium (WHMC) and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, this symposium...
Community & civic
10 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
This course will be held online only over 3 days (September 14, 16, and 18). Attendance is required as it will not be recorded. This 6-hour course provides training on how AI can assist a survey project from beginning to the end. We will focus on each step of the research process (Callegaro and Yang, 2025) PlanningExecutionActivationIn the planning phase there are two sub phases 1) Ideate and d...
Music & concerts
Asheville Yards · Asheville, NC
Classes & arts
9 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
Securing funding is one of the most consequential — and least openly discussed — dimensions of a research career. For scholars whose work centers social inequality and structurally marginalized communities, pursuing funding carries unique political and institutional complexities. This workshop engages those realities directly. Participants will examine how funding priorities are shaped, how res...
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Bring your needles or your hooks and join us for some friendly company as you work on your current project. No registration necessary; just come by the Skyland Library community room with a love of yarn! Please note this is not a class -- we welcome knitters and crocheters of all skill levels, but there might not be anyone on hand to teach the basics if you've never tried before. Feel free to come and chat or observe, though!
Theater & film
6 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Theater & film
6 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Classes & arts
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Summer Sewing Series is a partnership with Pack Library and local fashion house, House of Sconiers. Over the course of this series participants will learn how to use a sewing machine and begin to sew simple garments of their own. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to read and understand commercial sewing patterns. We'll cover pattern envelopes, sizing, symbols, markings, fabric requirements, layout, and cutting techniques. Participants will gain the confidence needed t...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Asheville Yards · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7 PM
Asheville Yards · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library! All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary. Games are facilitated by Susan Hinderaker, a Bronze Life Master who teaches bridge using the most current bidding methods. She is the Director of the Arden Bridge Club, which organizes this event.
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The Friends of the East Asheville Public Library present renowned local storyteller Becky Stone portraying the great Josephine Baker. Free. Doors open at 6 p.m. Want to join the Friends of the East Asheville Library, volunteer, or donate to support their work? Visit the Friends information table.
Outdoors & nature
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for an educational program with the North Carolina Arboretum to learn all about the many different types of arachnids that call Western North Carolina their home! Ever wondered just what exactly makes an arachnid an arachnid? Are they all spiders? Do they all spin webs? Do they all have 8 legs? We'll answer these questions and more at this fun program! Come ready to hear all about ecoEXPLORE, the many different types of arachnids (there ARE more than just Spiders!), where they live, w...
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
Lifelong learning
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
This a 6-week computer class series that will give you the skills you need to use computers and access the internet with confidence. In these slow-paced sessions, you will be able to receive instruction on a different topic each week and ask any questions about technology that you may have. Participants will come away with basic knowledge about computers and the confidence they need to use them! This week's topic is Windows 11.
Community & civic
1 PM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
AI in Research: Driving Innovation Forward Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline workflows, uncover hidden patterns, and empower breakthroughs in your field. Learn practical applications of AI through Odum Institute AIR series that can revolutionize your research process. AI, for example ChatGPT, may be used to construct code for software packages and programming languages commonl...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Our friendly and welcoming Spanish conversation practice group is geared towards people with beginning and intermediate level Spanish skills who are looking for a supportive chance to practice and sharpen their skills. We use discussion prompts, and ice breaker games to help enhance everyone's comprehension and comfort level. Come give it a try!
Community & civic
5 PM
NC Botanical Garden · Asheville, NC
NC Botanical Garden
The UNC Sustainability Awards recognize leadership and best practice for three winners: An established and entrepreneurial North Carolina business that shows innovation, initiative and impact in sustainability, as well as a Kenan-Flagler Distinguished Alumnus in Sustainability. For the business awards, our Business Leadership in Sustainability (BLiS) and Student-Athlete Sustainability Initiativ...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Learn about artists, their work, and dabble in a variety of mediums. Participants will leave each session with work of their own creation.
Classes & arts
10 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
It’s Monday morning and you open your qualitative research project folder. Thousands of pages of text, distributed across 90 in-depth interviews, await. What’s next? This workshop provides a roadmap for conducting an applied thematic analysis, through all major steps in the analytic process. Participants will learn the benefits of writing a qualitative data analysis plan, to ensure that the dat...
Music & concerts
6 PM
Hellbender by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Hellbender by The Orange Peel
Music & concerts
6 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel
Music & concerts
6 PM
Hellbender by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Hellbender by The Orange Peel
Theater & film
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival is a unique event that showcases the work of filmmakers from across the world. Join other film lovers who will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers. This year the screenings will take place in the Ferguson Auditorium on A-B Tech's campus. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind. Attendees at the Pack Library's screening will vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards. Every short film s...
Music & concerts
5:30 PM
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Hellbenders by The Orange Peel
Theater & film
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
The MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival is a unique event that showcases the work of filmmakers from across the world. Join other film lovers who will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers. This year the screenings will take place in the Ferguson Auditorium on A-B Tech's campus. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind. Attendees at the Pack Library's screening will vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards. Every short film s...
Music & concerts
9 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
9 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Orange Peel · Asheville, NC
Lifelong learning
7:30 PM
Hill Hall, Moeser Auditorium · Asheville, NC
Hill Hall, Moeser Auditorium
Tift Merritt, 2026 Thomas Wolfe Prize Recipient, will perform.
Community & civic
1 PM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
This 2-hour course introduces learners to the foundations of survey development for primary data collection. Students will learn fundamental practices in planning, designing, and conducting data collection using survey research best practices. Core topics will cover: sampling and outreachquestionnaire development (writing questions, response options, and question ordering)visual design consider...
Community & civic
Buncombe County Public Libraries · Asheville, NC
Buncombe County Public Libraries
Join us for ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games every Tuesday at the library! All games are free to the public -- no registration or memberships necessary. Games are facilitated by Susan Hinderaker, a Bronze Life Master who teaches bridge using the most current bidding methods. She is the Director of the Arden Bridge Club, which organizes this event.
Lifelong learning
10 AM
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu) · Asheville, NC
Asheville area calendar (calendar.unc.edu)
This course will be offered over two mornings (9/30/2026 and 10/2/2026 from 10am – 2pm US Eastern) via Zoom only. Attendance is required as the course will not be recorded. Focus groups are commonly used to capture rich information about attitudes and beliefs. This class will prepare prospective students to organize and moderate focus groups. Students will learn the most appropriate uses of foc...
