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Date night ideas for every type of Ashevillian
Asheville skyline from a distance with white and purple clouds above it.
Doesn’t this skyline make you feel romantic? | Photo by @honeybadgerimages
Our mountain city was recently voted America’s fourth favorite “Alternative Romantic Destination.” But perhaps you haven’t been feeling the romance lately? Or maybe you just need a few new ideas for your date night rotation? Whether you’re single or going steady, you’ll enjoy these 20+ ideas for local dates in the 828.

For the ones who want a night out on the town
  • Get an espresso martini at The Times Bar & Coffee Shop and then catch an indie film at Fine Arts Theatre.
  • Ya like jazz? Every Monday is jazz night at Little Jumbo, and best of all, you can get tacos at the Taco Billy food truck next door.
Table Asheville

Fried chicken and caviar at Table.

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Photo by Nicole Starkweather

If the way to their heart is through their stomach
If you love the great outdoors
Well Played Board Game Cafe

A wall of wonderful games await at Well Played Board Game Cafe.

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Photo by @holly_mclay_blalock

For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)
If you want to get artsy
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Asked

What’s your go-to activity for a memorable date?
A. Romantic candlelit dinner
B. Cozy movie night at home
C. Adventurous outdoor activity
D. Other
It's a date
Mission Health
 
Events

Monday, June 12
  • Menopause Cafe | Monday, June 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Hello, Gorgeous! Professional Bra Fitting and More, 61 North Merrimon Ave. #107, Asheville | Free | This discussion group is a safe space for folks to ask questions and talk about menopause — register to attend.
Tuesday, June 13
  • Punch Bucket Lit: Emily Paige Wilson Reading and Book Launch | Tuesday, June 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Wedge Brewing Company at Foundation, 5 Foundation St., Asheville | Free | YA author Emily Paige Wilson celebrates the launch of her new book “Four Months Past Florence.”
  • Restaurant Space Open House at 44 Depot St. in Marion | Tuesday, June 13 | 12-2 p.m. | 44 Depot St., Marion | Free | See this amazing commercial restaurant space for lease and enjoy beer, other non-alcoholic drinks, and locally-catered food — it’s the perfect opportunity to view the historic 120-year-old property.*
Wednesday, June 14
  • Sylvan Esso No Rules Tour | Wednesday, June 14-Thursday, June 15 | 5:30 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville | $40-$90 | This indie electropop duo returns to town for a two-day tour.
  • Psychic Hotline Pop-up | Wednesday, June 14-Thursday, June 15 | 12-6 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O’Henry Ave., Asheville | Free | This two-day retail pop-up includes special vinyl releases, Sylvan Esso tour merch, hand-dyed shirts, DJ sets, wine from Pink Moon, and food from chef Paul Cressend and aThokelay.
  • Beginning Beekeeping | Wednesday, June 14 | 3-4 p.m. | 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville | Free | Author and teacher Ashley English explains the basics of how to get started with beekeeping, including housing, feeding, essential equipment, and more.
Thursday, June 15
  • Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus 25-year Anniversary Concert | Thursday, June 15 | 7:30 p.m. | The Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., Asheville | $15-$40 | This special anniversary concert will also include a city proclamation from City Council member Kim Roney that declares June 15 as Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus Day.
  • BearWise Basics | Thursday, June 15 | 4-5 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Learn how to co-exist safely with bears at this workshop led by a bear biologist from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Friday, June 16
  • Downtown After 5 | Friday, June 16 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Downtown Asheville, 100 Block of N. Lexington Ave., Asheville | Free | Enjoy local beer, cider, wine + food while jamming to Victoria Victoria and Charlie Hunter.
Saturday, June 17
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Mars Hill
 
Travel

✈️ How to protect your gut health while traveling
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It’s very common for travel to wreak havoc on our digestive system, due to a number of factors from eating new foods to time changes (yes, “gut-lag” is a thing). | Photo by Pendulum
We’ve all been there: a sunny beach, a gorgeous new city, a cute little cabin — and then you feel the dreaded rumble. Your stomach doesn’t feel good, and you have to get to a bathroom, pronto.

Don’t let that happen to you. Before your next summer trip, brush up on five tips to keep your gut happy on the go:

1. Stay hydrated. Stick to (safe) tap or bottled water.
2. Pack probiotics. Pro tip: Sprint to checkout (instead of the bathroom) for 20% off Metabolic Daily with code 6AMCITY.
3 more gut-friendly travel tips
News Notes
Opening
  • We’ve got an update on the forthcoming Patton Ave. rage room. The Breakroom Rage Room is tentatively slated to open in early August. Also: Sage and Spice Market and Catering, a gourmet food company and market, plans to open next door. (Asheville Citizen-Times).
Arts
  • Dive into the history (and future) of zines at “Belonging & Non-Belonging” on Tuesday, June 13. Hosted by Buncombe County Special Collections and curated by resident artist Miles Lamberson, this event explores the soft power of zinemaking as a tool for community growth + memory-making. The event runs 5 to 7 p.m.
Try This
  • Heiwa Shokodu is presenting an Omakase dinner series from Thursday, June 15 through Saturday, June 17. Choose from a six or nine course meal that includes king crab, little neck clams, spring rolls, Japanese sweet potato, and beyond. There’s also a vegan option available. Call to make a reservation.
Featured
  • Local Burmese chef Yunanda Wilson, the star behind aThokelay, was recently featured on the Insight Myanmar podcast. The episode delves into her journey of becoming a chef and how she works to put Burmese cuisine on the map and shed light on her homeland’s struggles and triumphs. Give it a listen.
Eat
Award
  • Out of 20 contestants in last month’s NCAEC Electrical Apprenticeship Contest, MB HAYNES had four out of five participants to place in the top ten. See the lineup of winners.*
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Trending
  • How to make skincare more fun: the Marshmallow Whip Maker, which turns any cleanser into a fluffy, marshmallow-like foam that’s rich and creamy on the skin.*
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Laura
From the editor
Top of the Monk, one of my favorite cocktail bars in town, just dropped its new summer menu. I’ve got my eye on the “Rhubarb Can’t Fail,” made with bourbon, chai-saturated rhubarb and sugar reduction, cantaloupe, mint water, and lemon. Yum.
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