Earth Day Market | 12-5 p.m. | RAD Brewing Co. | Free | Shop upcycled and sustainable goods from local makers and let the kiddos craft pollinator seed bombs.
Asheville Dispensary 420 Block Party | 12-8 p.m. | Asheville Dispensary | Free | Drop by the block party for live music, in-store deals, and good eats from The Royal Vegan and Dalaya Thai Cuisine.
Pisgah Brewing’s 20th Anniversary Party | 6-11 p.m. | Pisgah Brewing, Black Mountain | $29+ | The beloved Black Mountain brewery is celebrating 20 years with performances from Spafford and New Dawn Starkestra, food trucks, and plenty of brews.
Sunday, April 20
Easter Brunch | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bargello | Snag one of the few remaining tables to dine on three courses, with picks like a seasonal spring tartlet, shrimp and grits, and warm apple cake.
Honky Tonk Flea | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Eda’s Hide-a-Way, Weaverville | Free | Every third Sunday, the bar is filled with antique gems and handcrafted goods — browse with a beverage in hand and country music on the record player.
Monday, April 21
Local’s Night | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Antidote at Chemist Spirits | Free | Grab a friend and treat yourself to 25% off beer, wine, and food.
Tuesday, April 22
Buncombe County Parks and Rec Earth Day Cleanup | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lake Julian Park, Arden | Free | Give back to your local park by signing up to pick up litter + debris or help with landscaping and planting — volunteers must be 16 and older.
PowerPoint Nights | 6:30-8 p.m. | Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center | Free | Just like the viral trend, create a presentation with a funny, creative, or absurd theme to share.
Who needs eggs when you can dye marshmallows? Jet-Puffed is selling $2 dye kits, which include a 24-oz bag of extra-large marshmallows, for a creative and more cost-effective take on the egg-dyeing tradition. Pair that with this local egg hunt, and you won’t even miss ‘em. (CNN)
Art
If April showers are keeping you indoors this month, may we recommend taking a virtual museum tour via Google Arts & Culture? The Moogseum has some neat photos to look at. Like, what is this?
Holiday
Lowes, Target, and TJ Maxx. Those are three major retailers that will be closed tomorrow for Easter. Plan your weekend shopping accordingly, and if your schedule isn’t full on Sunday, Asheville’s hiking trails won’t be taking the day off. (USA TODAY)
Active
The 129th Boston Marathon will take off on Monday, April 21, but you don’t need to go to Massachusetts to lace up your running shoes. You can join one of Asheville’s run clubs to find movement that’s more your speed and help prepare for a future race.
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Wellness
If you’ve been thinking about treating varicose or spider veins, now’s a great time to do it. The team at The Vein Specialists in Arden, NC, is here to help you feel confident and comfortable in your skin. Schedule an appointment.*
Picture this: You’re wrapping up a night on the town, and the midnight munchies hit. But it seems like the lights are off at all your favorite local restaurants.
That’s not quite true — here are 15+ joints that cater to nighttime eaters with pizza, wings, pierogies, and more.
Eclectic eats
The Golden Pineapple | 503 Haywood Rd. | Thursday-Monday, 5-12 a.m.
There’s lots to love on the ever-changing menu (served until 11:30 p.m.)
Good old-fashioned bar food
The Rankin Vault | 7 Rankin Ave. | Monday-Thursday, 12 p.m.-12 a.m.; Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, 12-11 p.m.
The downtown spot is renowned for its Vault Burger, but folks also love the nachos, burritos + avocado-tempeh melt.
Something sweet
Old Europe | 18 Broadway St. | Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
You don’t have to be an early bird to get the prettiest picks in the case. We’re big fans of the tiramisu, no matter the time.
Asheville lore (and our little winters guide) says it’s not safe to start planting until after Mother’s Day — but if you’re like me and can’t wait any longer, mark your calendars for next weekend. Asheville Tool Library is having a yard sale and plant swap. Score some new gardening tools and plant clippings.
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