• Environmental Justice in Southern Appalachia & The American South | Friday, Sept. 1 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Learn from UNCA student Andie Fox about the history of environmental activism across the South with information from their zine.
• Comedy at Catawba: James Adomian | Friday, Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. | Catawba Brewing, 32 Banks Ave., Asheville | $20-$25 | Veteran of TV, film + top comedy festivals, James Adomian will bring the laughs with his legendary characters, impressions, and standup.

• Community Day: The Art of Food | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 12-5 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville | Free | Explore the exhibition for free then try painting with spices, sit in on a panel discussion + enjoy live music.
• Grape Stomp 2023 | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 1-4 p.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | Free | Raise a glass to to the winery’s five-year anniversary, and stomp fresh grapes from local vineyards.
• Moon Taxi with The Stews | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $25-$30 | Enjoy the music of this Nashville-based indie rock group then grab a drink + some Southern soul food.

• Summer Flow | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $15 | Bring your mat and build strength with long stretches at this outdoor class designed to cool the body.
• BIPOC Farmers Market | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 12-3 p.m. | Southside Community Farm, 133 Livingston St., Asheville | Free | Support local BIPOC vendors, and get your fill of fresh fruits and veggies.
• Sandwich Party | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 12-5 p.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | Chef Gordon Gibbs is hosting a celebration you don’t want to miss — the party won’t stop until everything’s sold out.

• Now’s your chance to put your niche knowledge to the test. Asheville’s got trivia nearly everywhere you look, so check out our list and assemble your team. Time to get down to quizness.

• If you love a bargain or you’re just looking for something unique, you’ll find flea markets, vintage stores + secondhand shops all over the city. We’ve compiled just a few — so go on a treasure hunt, and start swapping, selling, shopping, and saving. Happy hauling.

• Some of us may not be up to grilling for ourselves this weekend (or just don’t have the equipment), so let Chef Elliot Moss take care of your Labor Day BBQ needs. The chef will be hosting a BBQ Blowout at The Hound on Sunday, Sept. 3, 12-5 p.m. and dishing out deliciousness until the food runs out.

Why go?

• This region is brimming with bucolic beauty: from the country’s oldest wineries to impressive Vanderbilt-era mansions. Plus, the Hyde Park-based Culinary Institute of America has inspired an impressive range of culinary talent throughout the region.

Act like a local:

• Food: Check out Hudson’s Cafe Mutton — heralded as “America’s Most Delightfully Unpredictable New Restaurant” by Bon Appetit — for fresh crepes, orange muffins + homemade bologna.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Sunset Cottage in Hudson (~$308/night)*

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

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