Hi, Asheville. Brook here, and I am in awe that we’re already more than halfway through January. Time stops for no one, and the good news is that the fun you can have this weekend with these events won’t let up anytime soon, either. Read on for a stellar selection of 10 fab local happenings.
Friday, Jan. 20
Astrological Archetypes & Yoga | Friday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 22 | Times vary | Asheville Yoga Center, 211 S. Liberty St., Asheville | $350 | This weekend class uses yoga to explore the archetypes of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars which symbolically represent the human psyche’s five urges.
Larkin Poe | Friday, Jan. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $28-$30 | Catch the Grammy-nominated duo of singer-songwriter sisters performing their own blend of blues, Americana, and Southern rock.
Friday Farmstand | Friday, Jan. 2 | 3-7 p.m. | Peace Gardens, 47 Bryant St. | Free entry | Inject some color into a dreary time of year by paying what you can for locally and organically grown produce at this farmstand that operates on the honor system.
Dinner at Ivory Road | Friday, Jan. 20-Saturday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | Ivory Road Cafe & Kitchen, 1854 Brevard Rd., Arden | $33 per person | Celebrate Asheville Restaurant Week with a three course meal that includes a non-alcoholic drink per person.
Saturday, Jan. 21
Indigenous Walls Project - January 2023 Native Market | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indigenous Wall Project Gallery, 46 Aston St., Asheville | Free | Explore contemporary and traditional arts, crafts, and foods at this Indigenous-run market.
The Magnetic Theatre presents Riveted: A Staged Reading | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 2 p.m. | The Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St., Asheville | $15 | Local playwright and musician Deborah Silverstein’s folk musical explores generations of women — specifically how each woman learns from (or bucks against) the traditions of her mother, and her mother before her.
Lunar New Year Dining Experience | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 7-11 p.m. | Event Center at Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 200, Asheville | $55-$75 | Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with live entertainment, special brews, and a variety of small plates curated by Chef Raymond Hui from Gan Shan.
Sunday, Jan. 22
Lunar New Year Potluck | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 12-3 p.m. | Urban Dharma NC, 697 Haywood Rd. Ste. C, Asheville | Free | Usher in the Year of the Rabbit with community over food to share.
Weekly Sunday Scrabble Club | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 12:15-4:30 p.m. | Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave., Asheville | Free | Come by to play your favorite word game — it’s okay to come late or leave early.
Paint Your Pet | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 12-3 p.m. | Down Dog Dog Bar & Yoga Studio, 51 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | $45 | Get step-by-step instructions for creating a masterpiece of your four-legged best friend.
Craving some fantastic fried yard bird? The Market Place’s Chef William Dissen has shared his recipe, which recommends brining the chicken in pickle juice (rather than buttermilk) before breading and frying it. (Southern Kitchen)
Holiday
Looking for sweets for your sweetheart?Valentine’s Day pre-orders are open at Beeswax and Butter. Choose from three options: themed boxes of two cookies, six cookies, or a linzer-style mac cake. Want to order? Email them with your order and pickup date. Get more details.
Community
Retro Coffee is hosting a community clothing swap on Sunday, Feb. 5, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. To participate, drop off adult clothes the day prior. Bonus: Anyone who brings in a donation receives $1 off their coffee, tea, or pastry order. The shop is located at 2619 Sweeten Creek Rd.
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Marietta, GA
Great Escapes: Our guide to Marietta, GA
“Marietta” by Craig Stanley | Photo by 6AM City
While a weekend inside the perimeter of Atlanta, GA has its allure, we invite you to venture outside the perimeter to Marietta, GA — a town steeped in history and charm.
Drink: Sip on a “Can I Get a Witness” Belgian wit beer at Glover Park Brewery, which topped Eater Atlanta’s list of 35 Atlanta Breweries and Brewpubs to Grab a Pint Today. If you see owners Hank or Sam, tell them I say hello.
Watch: Catch a play, musical, or concert at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, which got its start as a major motion picture house in 1935.
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Seasonal
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