Community Calendar

Playing John Prine/Americana

Challenge yourself while drinking beer! Teams of up to 6 can compete for fantastic prizes. Join us in the taproom every Wednesday from 7-9. Bring a phone!

Camp Bangin' & Sangin’! (CB&S!) is a music, songwriting, and creativity day camp in Asheville NC, for adults and young folks. We're excited for 2025 -- we have four different sessions, each a week long. The 1st week, June 16-20, is just adults (and their teen progeny if desired); weeks 2, 3, and 4 are for ages 5-14. Singing, songmaking, homemade instrument creation, games, crafts, journaling/writing, project planning, community building, jamming, rest and renewal, more!
EVENT DATES:
June 16-20, ADULT WEEK
June 23-27, ages 5-14
June 30-July 4, ages 5-14
July 7-11, ages 5-14
COST:
$360/camper
Limited scholarships available. Contact office@BillyJonas.com for info.
ALL CAMPS ARE DAY CAMPS, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9am TO 3pm. Questions? Email office@BillyJonas.com, or call 828-232-9962.
EARLY DROP-OFF option: 8:15-8:45am, $100 for the week
EXTENDED DAY option: until 4pm, $100 for the week
LOCATION: Unitarian Universalist Cong. of Asheville, 1 Edwin Pl., Asheville NC 28801

MountainTrue is BEYOND thrilled to bring the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Asheville, NC, on September 12 & 13, 2025 — and you’re invited for not one, but TWO unforgettable nights of high-altitude excitement! Join us for a celebration of jaw-dropping adventure, heart-pounding sports, wild places, and inspiring stories from around the globe 🌍 Whether you’re a climber, paddler, trail fanatic, or armchair adventurer, there’s something here to spark your spirit.

Each night features a completely different lineup of films, so go ahead — double-dip the adventure!

Current MountainTrue Members will receive a presale code on July 1. Not a member but don’t want to miss the first shot at tickets? Join here: https://secure.everyaction.com/D3FXAKO20UGDzMimNMkQZA2
The presale runs from 10 a.m. on July 1 through 11:59 p.m. on July 11. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 12 at 10 a.m.

This event is going to be hotter than a campfire on a chilly night! Don’t get left at basecamp — snag your tickets now and secure your spot for the adventure🔥

**All proceeds support the work of MountainTrue.

The Penland Gallery presents Family Dinner, an exhibition of wood sculpture by artist Vivian Chiu, through August 30. A reception will be held on Friday, July 18 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM with an artist talk at 4:30 PM.

The pieces in the exhibition are vessel forms made from pine crate wood. The artist received a gift of wooden shipping crates from Wing On Wo and Co, the oldest continuously operated storefront in Manhattan’s Chinatown. She dismantled them, cut them into hundreds of carefully calculated pieces, and then reassembled them into vessel forms that echo the porcelain wares that were shipped in the crates. Some of the pieces incorporate marquetry to create narrative imagery evoking stories of Chiu’s childhood in Hong Kong.

The work is beautiful and evocative, the technical complexity and execution are remarkable, and it all adds up to a breathtaking exhibition.

Join the Greer Farmers Market for it's 10th Anniversary year in Greer, each Sunday from May-August, 11AM-2PM. 30+ Farmers, Makers, and Bakers are nestled in scenic Greer City Park along with live music, food trucks, and kids activities. Come shop and eat local with us. We are a SNAP retailer, Healthy Bucks site, and have more food assistance programs TBA. Learn more at GreerFarmersMarket.com.

Leather Britches is an old time duo that focuses on traditional Appalachian music. From ripping fiddle and banjo numbers to heartwrenching ballads, they bring music born of ancient times into the present.

Sip and stroll through the Arboretum’s gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays through September 18, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from the bar, located on the lawn, between 4:00-8:00 PM.

Schedule
5:30-6:45 PM Raphael Graves (Award-winning WNC vocalist performing acoustic Folk Rock)
7:15-8:30 PM Nikki Talley (Singer, songwriter, guitar and claw hammer-style banjo)
4:00-8:30 PM Taste of Tampa (Cuban style food truck)

Join us every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month for an Irish music session! Hosted by Cailen Campbell.

Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month for an Old Time music jam right in our taproom!