Meet new friends, and say goodbye to boredom. | Photo by Jerry Sherman, via Astronomy Club of Asheville
You know the scene. You’re at a party, making small talk, and someone hits you with the dreaded, “So what do you do for fun?” Well no longer will you have to fumble around for an answer — because we’ve gathered just a few of Asheville’s classes, clubs, leagues, and groups to help you immerse yourself in a new hobby.
Get cooking
The Asheville Kitchen | Hone individual cooking and baking skills, learn to create full dinner menus, or attend a perfect-for-date-night dinner for two class.
Cook With K | Perfect the pie basics or master Mexican street food thanks to the expertise of Chef Marcella Kirakossian.
Be creative
ArtPlay | Fuel your creativity with classes in watercolor, mixed media, and more.
Purple Crayon | Try your hand at collages, macrame, pastels, and more in this creative space for women.
Friday, Jan. 3 “The Land Speaks” Art Reception | 5-7:30 p.m. | Asheville Gallery of Art | Free | See the exhibit showcasing the nature-inspired works of artists Pam Kirby, John Davis Held, and Bronwen McCormick.
Flushing the Pipes Comedy | 7 p.m. | Catawba Brewing | $15 | Grab a seat as local comics take the stage for the first time in the new year.
Saturday, Jan. 4 Manifest 2025 - Vision Board Workshop | 1-3:30 p.m. | Alchemy Yoga & Reiki | $35 | Practice meditation, intention setting, and create a vision board to take on the new year.
Sunday, Jan. 5 Cuentos y Cafe Book Pop-Up | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Battlecat Beverly Hills | Free | Pick up some new, used, and bargain-priced books to add to your 2025 reading list.
All Arts Open Mic | 5:30-9 p.m. | Story Parlor | Free | Prepare an original, five-minute piece in the medium of your choosing, or sit back and take in the stories.
Monday, Jan. 6 Random Acts of Flowers | Monday, Jan. 6 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | AmeriHealth Caritas NC | Free | Bring a vase and some garden scissors to create bouquets to be delivered to individuals in healthcare facilities.
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News Notes
News Notes
Regional
The deadline to apply for Disaster Assistance with FEMA has been extended to Thursday, Feb. 6. The deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance has also been extended — find info on applying to both programs.
Announced
Dripolator is opening its fifth location in Biltmore Village, taking over the former Tree Rock Cider House space. In an Instagram post announcing the new shop, the team shared that as the area rebuilds, they hope to be “a third place that brings caffeine and comfort to the area as that happens.”
Open
The Board Room, Cultivate Climbing’s new gym at Hatch Coworking, is now open. More than climbing, the gym also features a weight area, rowing machines, and more fitness equipment, along with offering yoga classes and sauna sessions.
Active
Asheville Parks and Recreation has issued an interactive challenge to keep you moving during these frigid months. Head to a community center to pick up a card and cross off activities to earn APR swag like a tumbler or trucker hat.
Eat
While Golden Hour prepares to officially reopen in the coming months, the restaurant is hosting a special family-style, wood-fire dinner on Saturday, Jan. 11. Reserve your spot for “Keeping the Fire Alive,” complete with music from the LEAF KONO Band and live painting by Colton Dion.
Listen
Did you hear that? Unlike most hearing aids, the Horizon IX uses dual processors to separate speech from noise, delivering twice the speech clarity and crispness. Experience the ultimate hearing solution.*
The Buy
The Buy
A stylish button down cardigan that can add extra polish to any outfit. Choose your favorite color — we like white and green.
In some delicious news, Chai Pani’s “Hurricane Hot Bar” has been extended through February. Stop by for lunch or dinner to fill your plate with saag paneer, bhel puri, desi salad, and so much more.
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