10 mocktails to sip on in Asheville | These drink options are packed with flavor — not alcohol — making it easy to find a zero-proof option while out in Asheville.
100 years of wildlife conservation | From the Recreation Park Zoo to the WNC Nature Center, dive into the wildlife park’s past and present to commemorate a century of animal education.
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Cuentos y Cafe Book Pop-Up | 2-4 p.m. | The Hop West | Free | Find a new book at this BIPOC bookstore selling titles for children, early readers, and young adults.
Sunday, Jan. 12
The Lysander Piano Trio | 4-7 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church of Asheville | $0+ | Experience the trio’s romantic and modern era compositions during this concert in the Asheville Chamber Music Series.
Stein Sunday at Wicked Weed Brewpub | Sunday, Jan. 12-Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | Wicked Weed Brewing | Free | Every Sunday for $10 enjoy steins of all drafts (excluding sours) under 8% ABV and help keep the Sunday scaries at bay.*
Monday, Jan. 13
Chair Yoga | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Alchemy Yoga & Reiki | $22 | Find your flow in this low-impact, seated class.
A Night of Vegan Cooking | 5:30-7 p.m. | AmeriHealth Caritas | Free | RSVP to elevate your culinary skills with nourishing plant-based, gluten-free recipes courtesy of The Foxy Chef.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games Clinics | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | West Asheville Park | Free | Get active and learn a new sport during the weekly clinics leading up to the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games.
Montford Community Helene Support Group | 6:30-8 p.m. | Tempie Avery Montford Community Center | Free | Psychotherapists Leslie Mackinnon and Cassie Whiteside invite Montford residents to share their stories and support one another.
Dry January may be bigger than ever in 2025 — just look at how more people search the term on Google every year. If you’re zero-proof curious, check out some of our favorite local options.
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Do you smell shortbread? Girl Scout Cookie season is almost here. Use this zip code finder to get a countdown to cookies — and support our local Girl Scout troops.
Coming Soon
French bistro Bouchon is undergoing some changes and will soon reemerge as Crêperie Bouchon. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
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$3.23. That’s the average price of a dozen eggs in Asheville right now. If that sounds steep, it may be in part because national egg prices are up 71% year-over-year. Factor that into the local cost of living. (Axios)
Strength Ratio offers evidence-based training programs in an inclusive environment. | Photo by @robb_leahy via @zach_strengthratio
Exercising doesn’t look the same for everyone — what’s fun and muscle-building for one person may be a slog for someone else.
Fortunately, Asheville is home to dozens of opportunities for exercise, whether you enjoy lifting weights, dancing to hip-hop tunes for a little cardio action, or boxing for a full-body workout. Use this guide as a resource for all things fitness in Asheville.
For those who enjoy working out alongside others
Asheville Fit Tribe, Malvern Hills Park and Weaver Park Join the positive community to participate in workouts catered to all fitness levels. Each day has a different focus, including cardio endurance games on Mondays and HIIT on Wednesdays.
Deal: Your first week is free.
321 Fitness and Nutrition, 937 Riverside Dr. The donation-based gym’s workouts combine cardio, strength training, and kickboxing, all in one 35-minute class. What else is unique about 321? It’s a nonprofit gym, providing scholarships to help families + individuals access personal training.
The top reviewed running shoe for comfort on Amazon: Brooks Women’s Ghost 16. If you’re starting a running practice this year, be kind to your feet (and help your progress) with a sneaker that will love you back.
I hope everyone is staying safe and warm amidst this snow and winter weather. If you have any photos of our city draped in the frozen white stuff, feel free to send them our way.
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