• LEAF Retreat | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Lake Eden, 377 Lake Eden Rd., Black Mountain | $186-262 | The lineup includes musicians such as The Headhunters and Arise Roots — plus workshops, panel discussions + other culture-focused activities.
• Movies in the Park | Friday, May 12 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville | Free | Kick off this summer tradition with a screening of “DC League of Super-Pets.”
• Drive-By Truckers | Friday, May 12 | 7 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville | $30 | See these southern rockers on tour playing tracks from their latest album, “Welcome 2 Club XIII” — with support from Lydia Loveless.
• Cider Pong Tournament | Friday, May 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Bold Rock, 39 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville | Free | Put your pong skills to the test at this tournament, complete with prizes for winning teams — sign ups start at 6 p.m.

• MakerSpace: Second Saturdays | Saturday, May 13 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 175 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Free | Get inspired by the galleries in Asheville Art Museum then head to its studio to create an original piece of artwork.
• White Labs Test Kitchen: Kimchi Fermentation | Saturday, May 13 | 2-4 p.m. | White Labs Brewing Co., 172 S Charlotte St., Asheville | $65 | Learn the science of fermentation while making your own kimchi to take home — plus, enjoy a complimentary beer.

• Show & Tell Sunday Market | Sunday, May 14 | 12-5 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Shop vintage clothes, housewares, handmade jewelry, ceramics, apparel and more from local vendors.
• Ladies Who Brunch takeover Mothers’ Day | Sunday, May 14 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Botanist & Barrel Tasting Bar + Bottle Shop, 32 Broadway St Ste. 110, Asheville | $10-$75 | Reserve a seat for an a la carte meal made by a trio of brunch queens.
• Asheville Amadeus: Mozartissimo 2023 | Sunday, May 14 | 3 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $20 | The Blue Ridge Orchestra pays homage to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as part of this year’s Asheville Amadeus Festival.

• Did you miss your chance to buy tickets for Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ show at Harrah’s Cherokee Center? Well, you’re in luck. The show has been postponed to Tuesday, June 27 at 6 p.m. Tickets are available here. (WLOS)

• Festival season is upon us. Be a part of the action at Odonata Farm’s first ever May Arts Fest this Saturday, May 13 from 2-7 p.m. With watercolor demonstrations, a maypole dance, and live music, there’s plenty of family-friendly fun to be had at this free event.

• Looking for special ways to treat mom this weekend? We’ve compiled a list of Mother’s Day activities from brunches to high tea to vintage markets to help you find the perfect way to celebrate with mom.

Why go?

• Birmingham is a foodie’s paradise, having earned the nickname “Dinner Table of the South” with a roster of iconic restaurants, James Beard darlings, and culinary traditions.

Act like a local:

• Arts: Besides the free Birmingham Museum of Art, watch an indie film at the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema or enjoy a stage production at the Alys Stephens Center.
• Explore: Of course, no trip to Birmingham is complete without visiting Vulcan Park and Museum, home to the world’s largest cast iron statue.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: This downtown loft is located in the heart of Magic City. (~$114/night)

• How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.*

• 33.7+ million. That’s how many bottles of Champagne the US consumed in 2022. Keep the bubbly flowing with our favorite vacuum insulated Champagne + wine chiller from S’well, plus the easiest Champagne stopper you’ll ever use.

• Life hack: Order your paper towels online and avoid trekking home a giant pack from the store. This Bounty eight-pack is a best seller, or try the Amazon Basics twelve-pack.*