Another AVLweekend has arrived 🙌 – and with it comes Folkmoot Lunar New Year Celebration, 9 to 5: The Musical at ACT + Bebel Gilberto at The Orange Peel. And if you’re still on that V-Day kick, take your Valentine/Galentine to the A Dinner Conversation with John T. Edge: The Potlikker Papers. Whatever you decide to do, keep us in the loop by using the #AVLtoday hashtag.
Friday
MustDo: Mingle with AVLtoday | 10 – noon | Odd’s Cafe | 800 Haywood Rd. | Stop by Odd’s Cafe to to just say hi, chat about upcoming events or to meet the trio behind your daily dose of Asheville.
Community: Folkmoot Lunar New Year Celebration | 6 – 8 p.m. | Folkmoot Friendship Center | 112 Virginia Ave., Waynesville | $15 adult, $10 student, $40 family | Celebrate the Year of the Dog with Folkmoot + Western Carolina University. The evening includes an Asian-inspired dinner, live music from an Indonesian gamelan group, + cultural sharing.
Show: Snake Oil Medicine Show’s Chinese New Year 2017 | 8 p.m. | Pisgah Brewing Company | 150 Eastside, Black Mountain | Celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Dog with this themed show, which will hearken back to Jamaican Chinese New Year celebrations + roots-rock-reggae tunes.
Show: MaxxMusic presents Marc Broussard | 8 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theater | 18 Biltmore Ave. | $20 / $25 | Join Broussard for an evening of music which celebrates the spirits of classic R&B, rock + soul in a contemporary style.
Talk: Science Pub: Crude Awakening | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | The Collider | 1 Haywood St. | Roger Helm, former lead scientist for the Department of Interior’s damage assessment team, presents a detailed look into the government’s handling of oil spills. Lite bites and refreshments will be provided.
Show: 9 to 5: The Musical | 7:30 – 10 p.m. | Asheville Community Theatre | 35 E Walnut St. | $15-30 | Based on the book by Patricia Resnick, three female employees do everything they can to get their horrible boss fired and take over the company.
Show: Special Viewing of Black Panther | 8 – 10 p.m. | Regal Cinemas Biltmore Grande 15 & RPX | 292 Thetford St. | $18 GA | Enjoy a private screening of Marvel Comics’ Black Panther in 3D. This event is for people of color + allies. Almost sold out.
Saturday
ForKids: Annual “Critter” Checkup | 11- 3 p.m. | WNC Nature Center | Regular admission rates apply | The Nature Center’s veterinarian and animal care staff will be on hand to give your loved plush animal an annual checkup.
Show: Bebel Gilberto | The Orange Peel | 8 p.m. | $35 / $30 | The multi-Grammy-nominated vocalist will share ethereal vocals, dreamy lyricism, + warm, playful Brazilian rhythms.
Class: Try the Pottery Wheel | 12 – 5 p.m. | Fired Up Creative Lounge | 26 Wall St. | $25 | Give pottery a try with one of these mini wheel lessons. One time slot per person + instruction and creation of a small bowl.
Talk: Hurricane Party | 9 – 11 a.m. | Diamond Brand Outdoors | 1378 Hendersonville Rd. | Free | Spend the morning learning how to build + pack a kayak as well as their 2018 line of boats. Coffee and bagels will be provided.
Active: Asheville Running Clinic | 1 – 2 p.m. | Orangetheory Fitness | 1816 Hendersonville Rd. | Learn about all-things related to running – from proper running form to what shoes to wear – Orangetheory will answer all questions.
Volunteer: Penland Creek Litter Cleanup | 1 – 3 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing | 21 Craven St. | Help remove tires + trash from Penland Creek – this stream runs into the French Broad. Meet at New Belgium. Email volunteer@ashevillegreenworks.org for more questions.
Sunday
Active: Qoya: The Path | 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Asheville Community Yoga | 8 Brookdale Rd. | Donations Encouraged | Combining the expression of dance + connection to senses with yoga, this Qoya class focuses on the theme The Path to bring community connection.
Class: Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop | 1 – 3 p.m. | 1 Granada St. | Learn how to prune trees at Pisgah Community Orchard.
Shop: Skateboard Swap Meet | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | RAD Skatepark | 37 Foundy St. | Bring a skateboard, new or old school, and buy, sell or trade.
Dish: A Dinner Conversation with John T. Edge: The Potlikker Papers | 6 – 9 p.m. | Buxton Hall Barbecue | $75 | Join Chai Pani Restaurant Group’s chef, Buxton Hall’s pitmaster, pastry chef Ashley Capps + John T. Edge and enjoy a six-course meal that focuses on the South’s culinary landscape.
Network: Writers at Home | 3 – 4 p.m. | Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe | 55 Haywood St. | Join Tommy Hays for UNCA’s Great Smokies Writing Program + The Great Smokies Review for their monthly meetup.
PlanAhead: Kitchen Ready Showcase Dinner | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. | Arthur R Edington Center | 133 Livingston St. | $10 suggested donation | Asian-inspired dinner from Southside Kitchen’s Cycle 17 graduates includes ginger beer tempura, Asian sticky ribs, and Chinese donuts with berry coulis + matcha. Open to all. Two seating times.
