Observe Black History Month in Asheville | Black History month begins today, and there are many ways to celebrate + remember the stories and achievements of Black Americans in WNC.
Events
Events
Saturday, Feb. 1
Friends of South Buncombe Library Book Sale | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | South Buncombe Library | Price of purchase | Shop for books, music, movies and more with prices starting at $0.50 — the first two hours are reserved for Friends of South Buncombe Library members.
Assembly Required Designer Toy Expo | Saturday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 2 | Times vary | Battery Park Hall | $6+ | These aren’t your kid’s LEGO creations — more than 50 designers, toy artists, and collectors will showcase their pop surrealist sculptures at this annual expo.
Taproom Lunar New Year Celebration | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | Free | Celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with eats from Master BBQ, live entertainment, kids challenges, and special cocktails.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Cabin Fever Kids Concert | 2-5 p.m. | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage | Free | Bring the family to this song and dance party with music by What’s Shaking?, food for purchase, and activities.
Stars Servin’ Up Love: A Celebrity Tennis Benefit for WNC | 2:30 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville | $56+ | This tournament will be a grand slam, with tennis legends and celebs taking the court to support the Always Asheville Fund, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, and Asheville Tennis Association.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
“Life Be Lifin’” Starring Monét X Change | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $51+ | Drag queen, R&B singer, actress, and comedian Monét X Change will perform her latest one-woman show, a coming-of-age tale filled with dark humor.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
Jeff Dunham “Artificial Intelligence Tour” | 7 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville | $80+ | The veteran comedian will be joined by a cast of characters (aka ventriloquist dummies) on his latest tour.
Thursday, Feb. 6
“The Play That Goes Wrong” | Thursday, Feb. 6-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Asheville Community Theatre | $18+ | This show follows the fictional Cornley University Drama Society as their performance of a 1920s whodunit goes disastrously wrong.
Tomorrow, Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day, when Punxsutawney Phil will emerge and predict whether or not we’ll see an early spring. If you don’t trust Phil’s judgement, feel free to consult our seasonal weather forecast through the end of February.
NC is home to the headquarters of 12 Fortune 500 companies, according to this map by Visual Capitalist. That’s 1.15 Fortune 500 companies per million people, in case you were wondering. (BrilliantMaps.com)
Active
It will soon cost $15,000 to climb Mount Everest when Nepal raises its permit fee by over 35% in September. Or you could hike one of our perfectly good trails right here in Asheville — just make sure it’s open before you start your trek. (Reuters)
City Guide
City Guide
🥯 Our handy brunch guide
Sand Hill Kitchen’s breakfast BLT with a fried egg + pepper jack pimento cheese on focaccia. | Photo by @eatasheville
Weekends + brunch go hand-in-hand, and Asheville has no shortage of handheld brunch options — think sandwiches or tacos. If you’re looking to grab brunch, we’ve found a sample of locals spots where you can get a hands-on meal.
Note: All times listed are brunch-only.
Sand Hill Kitchen | Tuesday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
This unassuming spot, located inside a BP gas station, boasts award-winning fare. We especially love the breakfast burrito and the biscuits and sausage gravy.
City Bakery | Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
This North Asheville bakery has been making mornings sweeter since 1999 with baked goods like muffins, croissants, and cinnamon rolls. If you’re in a savory mood, the breakfast sandwiches will also start your day on a delicious note.
Liberty House Coffee & Cafe | Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
With lush grounds and covered decks, this is the spot to enjoy a breezy breakfast like the Liberty Breakfast Sandwich. Check the cafe’s Instagram for the weekend menu + specials.
Taco Billy | Tuesday-Saturday., 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Check out the all-day breakfast tacos — we especially love Mama’s Favorite, with sausage, eggs, spinach, sweet potato, and goat cheese on a plantain tortilla.
Was it just me, or did January feel like a long month? I get this impression most years, but a lot happened in Asheville since the start of 2025 — the city got snow, the WNC Nature Center began its 100th year of operation, and four local chefs and restaurants were recognized as 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists.
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