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• Asheville Bicycle Company, 1000 Merrimon Ave.
• Beer City Bicycles, 897 Riverside Dr., Woodfin
• Youngblood Bicycles, 233 Merrimon Ave.
• Liberty Bicycles, 1378 Hendersonville Rd.

• Gateway Party at The Outpost | Friday, Apr. 14 | 6 p.m. | The Outpost, 521 Amboy Rd., Asheville | $20-$25 | This collective of Asheville-based artists will play music all night — there will also be spring-themed art and dancing.
• David Childers & The Serpents w/ Zachary Warren | Friday, Apr. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Bloom WNC Flower Farm, 806 N. Fork Rd., Black Mountain | $20 | David Childers and The Serpents will perform the first outdoor concert of the series at Bloom WNC Flower Farm.
• FISH by Cyndi Williams | Friday, April 14-Saturday, April 29 | Times vary | The Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St., Asheville | $25 | When two characters connect unexpectedly in a lonely bar, they wind up playing a dangerous game. Who will survive, and how can they forgive themselves in the process?*

• The RailYard Grand Opening | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 12-10 p.m. | The RailYard, 141 Richardson Blvd., Black Mountain | Free | Celebrate the grand opening of this new community gathering space with craft beer, food, and live music from American roots band LazyBirds.
• Spiritual Fusions Psychic & Holistic Expo | Saturday, Apr. 15-Sunday, Apr. 16 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | WNC Ag Center, 761 Boylston Hwy., Asheville | $6 | This spiritually-focused expo includes psychic readings, astrology, crystals, aura photography, intuitive consultants, and beyond.
• Farm Where You Live Homesteading Fair | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. | WNC Ag Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher | $10 | Learn everything you need to know about homesteading, from tending chickens to herb gardens.

• Writers at Home: Mildred K. Barya Launches “The Animals of My Earth School” | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 5 p.m. | Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Register to attend this poetry book launch, featuring a conversation between the author Mildred Barya and host Tina Barr.
• Rooftop Yoga with Down Dog | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Rooftop at Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 200, Asheville | $20 | This class is a mix of Vinyasa and power yoga — get a complimentary beer afterwards.

• Poetry Night with Dark City Poets Society | Tuesday, Apr. 18 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Black Mountain Library, 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain | Free | Enjoy an evening of poetry with the option of sharing a work of your own — there will also be a second reading at BAD Craft from 8-9 p.m.
• Wild Child & Próxima Parada | Tuesday, Apr. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville | $20 | American band Próxima Parada will open for this acclaimed singer-songwriter duo.

• Small Batch Glass Co. opens in the River Arts District on Saturday, April 15. The grand opening runs from 12-6 p.m. and will feature live glass blowing demonstrations and 10% off all in-store purchases.

• Have you stopped by the Activating Indigenous Beats: Hip Hop Nativo yet? Today, April 14, organizers are putting on a free concert on UNC Asheville’s quad from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The show features hip-hop artists Luanko Minuto Soler, Mare Advertencia Lirika, Tall Paul, and Asheville’s own Davaion “Spaceman Jones” Bristol.

• The Bent Creek is getting a new 252-unit apartment complex. The seven-building development, named Hawthorne at Brent Creek, was approved by the county’s Board of Adjustment this week and is slated to start construction in 2025. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Rosetta’s Kitchen and Blue Ridge Hemp are collaborating to launch a temporary “Cannabis Cafe” that runs from Thursday, April 20-Sunday, April 23. Stop by Rosetta’s for a Cheech & Chong-inspired menu with THC and CBD-infused appetizers, entrees, dessert, mocktails, and lattes. No tickets or reservations are required.
• All Day Darling is launching a new outdoor dinner pop-up series. The Little Pickle will explore Mediterranean cuisine and offer a festive selection of wines, cocktails, and sourdough pizza. The first dinner kicks off Sunday, April 23, 5-9 p.m.

• Asheville Wellness Tours has announced it will offer four Firefly Forest Bathing walks this summer. The tour, which is led by a certified forest therapy guide, will offer guests the chance to encounter the elusive Blue Ghost firefly. It will take place the weekends of May 26-27 and June 2-3. Get tickets.

• It’s shower season, and it’s time to celebrate the soon-to-be parents in your life. From onesies to burp cloths, our online store (Six & Main) has all the essentials for new parents. Shop for the bundle of joy now.

• National Gardening Day. Treat yourself to a new gardening set — complete with five essential tools, gloves, a mister, and a durable tote bag. Don’t forget the seeds. This kit comes with vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. If space is tight, grab this vertical planter + some highly-rated potting mix.