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Editors Emily and London here. We’re talking all things travel in today’s edition of AVLweekend — from TSA Pre Check to a Lowcountry getaway. If you like it, be sure to reply to this email with other travel-related topics you’d like us to cover in the future.
 
City Editor Laura here. Congrats on making it to the weekend. Your reward? Plenty of fun activities, from the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival to Saturday’s AVL Clothing Swap.

And for anyone with a “van life” pipe dream, you won’t want to miss the Van Conversion Showcase taking place this Saturday in West Asheville, which promises live music, craft beer, and plenty of camper vans to tour.

Keep on reading for more weekend delights.
Events
Friday, March 24
  • Queer Studies Conference | Friday, Mar. 24-Sunday, Mar. 26 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | UNC Asheville Campus, 1 University Hts, Asheville | Free | UNC Asheville’s biennial Queer Studies Conference brings together scholars, artists, and activists for workshops and presentations focusing on the theme “Blooming: Metamorphoses and Seasons of Queerness.”
  • Women’s History Month Movie: A League of Their Own | Friday, Mar. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston St., Asheville | Free | Celebrate Women’s History Month with a free viewing of the beloved film, A League of Their Own — drinks and popcorn included.
  • The Campfireball | Friday, Mar. 24, Sunday, Mar. 26 | Times vary | Tyger Tyger Gallery, 191 Lyman St., Asheville | This interactive storytelling experience focuses on anecdotes from members of the audience.
Saturday, March 25
  • AVL Clothing Swap | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 1-4 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing RAD, 284 Lyman St., Asheville | $25-$50 | Purchase a ticket ahead of time and bring up to 20 pieces of adult clothing to swap with your neighbors.
  • Blue Ridge Jamboree: Doc at 100 | Saturday, Mar. 25 | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $40-$95 | Celebrate the iconic Doc Watson’s 100th birthday with a fundraising event featuring music from artists that performed, recorded, and toured with Doc.
  • Southside Community Clean Up | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston St., Asheville | Free | Each volunteer will be provided gloves, masks, and trash bags or recycle bags to help pick up trash and recyclables — free refreshments will be provided at the Grant Southside Center afterwards.
Sunday, March 26
  • Gentle Yoga for Queer & GNC Folks | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | West Asheville Yoga, 602 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $0-$20 | This class is centered towards creating an affirming and inclusive space for queer and gender non-conforming individuals.
  • Larry & Joe: Nuevo South Train Tour | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 4-6 p.m. | Cork and Keg Bar at the Weinhaus, 86 Patton Ave., Asheville | $18-$23 | This dynamic musical duo has a background in Bluegrass and Llanera music and will play songs from their new album.
  • Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Songs We Love | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 7 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $48 | Embark on a journey across jazz music’s four earliest decades in this thrilling live musical performance.

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Our guide to Missoula, MT

Great Escapes: Our guide to Missoula, MT
A scene of mountains amid a blue sky
Head to the Big Sky State for an outdoor adventure in Missoula, MT. | Photo by ATXtoday
Whether it’s winter, summer, spring, or fall, there’s plenty to do in this picturesque mountain town. Missoula is nestled in between mountains and bordered on all sides by forests, hiking trails, and rushing rivers.

This small city is also known for its summer festivals, like the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival — which screens 100+ films and attracts ~10,000 visitors annually — and the River City Roots Music Festival.
  • Why go: The nature. Try skiing in the area, taking a rafting trip, or hiking through the 22 miles of trails that run through the city itself. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, Missoula is also known for river surfing during the summer months.
  • Act like a local: Missoula’s history is almost as enthralling as its natural beauty. Take a walking tour of downtown, which is home to several 1800s-era buildings, or visit the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula.
  • Where to stay: Missoula Brownstone (~$200/night)
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