Soprana will bring the jazz and the spritzes. | Photo via Soprana
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, and if you’ve waited until the last minute to make plans, don’t worry. We’re here to play Cupid. Here are eight special events to celebrate the day of love.
For Galentine’s Day
Grab your bestie to groove to tunes from the Hot Bread Selectors, make your wrist sparkle with permanent jewelry, and dine on a “girl dinner” of Caesar salad and french fries at District 42.
Cheers to friendship at Asheville Charcuterie Co. with a stunning grazing table and unlimited mimosas — get tickets for the Saturday, Feb. 15 brunch.
Let out any love-related rage at The Break Room.
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For something unconventional
Maybe you don’t want to celebrate at all — TheBreak Room understands. Make a reservation at the rage room through Sunday, Feb. 16 and use the code SMASH14 for 14 percent off.
For lifting your spirits
Head to Soprana Rooftop Cucina to sip on special cocktails, gaze at the Blue Ridge Mountains (and into your partner’s eyes), and take in the sounds of live jazz from Trevor Darden.
Musical Double Feature: “Wicked” & “The Wiz” | 1-8:30 p.m. | East Asheville Public Library | Free | Pop on your ruby slippers and run to the library for these back-to-back musical movies.
Black History Through the Eyes of Art | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center | Free | Join the exhibit’s opening reception to see Black history through the eyes of local artists — work will be on display through the end of the month.
Joy Oladokun: The Blackbird Tour | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $33+ | The folk-influenced singer-songwriter is performing a lowkey, acoustic set with 100% of proceeds benefiting the NC Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Asheville Masonic Temple | $32+ | The Opal String Quartet will perform the music of the Fab Four surrounded by soft candlelight.
Once Upon a Murder: An Enchanted Realm Mystery | 7-9 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge- Riverside Tasting Room | $30 | Come in costume to crack the case and fight the evil forces that threaten the Kingdom of Gullyshire.
Friday, Feb. 14
Chatham Rabbits | 7 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $23.60+ | Join the bluegrass husband and wife duo to celebrate the release of their new album, “Be Real with Me.”
“The Play That Goes Wrong” | Friday, Feb. 14-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.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Chill Your Chug | 1-9 p.m. | The Hop Ice Cream | $10+ | Bring your favorite (clean) tumbler to any Hop location and get five scoops of special flavors during Chocolate Ice Cream Week.
Tomorrow, Feb. 13, the Lowcountry flavors of The Watch Kitchen & Spirits will debut inside the Restoration Hotel. The restaurant replaces The Exchange Restaurant & Bar currently on the ground floor. It’s The Watch’s second location, expanding from its flagship Charleston restaurant.
Weather
With more rain expected through this evening, the National Weather Service reports a chance of minor stream flooding by Thursday morning. Our landscape has changed since Helene, so some areas that haven’t flooded before will flood now — find tips to be prepared from Buncombe County.
Environment
After coordinating with local and federal agencies, crews with US Army Corps of Engineers contractors AshBritt are clearing debris from waterways, starting in Swannanoa, Azalea Park, and Moffitt Road. Remember to put your debris by the curb so crews can pick it up, or coordinate private property debris removal.
Real Estate
Explore the delightful dwellings of North Liberty Street at the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County’s Annual Historic Home Tour. Grab tickets to tour the late-19th-century neighborhood — plus, Buncombe County residents get $15 off with the code PSABC.
Sports
For the fifth consecutive year, Nate Shaver will manage the Asheville Tourists. Since he’s been manager, 15 players have made Major League debuts. Single-game tickets go on sale on Wednesday, March 5, but you can purchase season tickets now — be there for the home opener on Tuesday, April 8.
Shop
Help support Asheville’s road to recovery with a cool new T-shirt designed by sommelier Nick Demos. Proceeds from the “Let’s Be Real” charity shirts support the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association and the River Arts District Artists.
State
Nominations are open for the 2025 North Carolina Awards, the highest civilian honor given by the state. Through Tuesday, April 1, you can nominate someone making a difference through literature, science, fine arts, or public service.
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Temps are warming up a bit, but it’s still most definitely soup season. And you can indulge this Sunday at The Mule’s “Souper Duper” Soup Contest. Local businesses will be competing to see who takes home the hardware for the most scrumptious soup — grab tickets to sample them all.
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