WNC welcomes more moon trees | Mars Hill University is the latest WNC college campus to house an American Sweetgum that has been to space through NASA’s Moon Tree program.
Cheap Joe’s next chapter | Local artists Philip and Tina DeAngelo will open Asheville Art Supply in the Cheap Joe’s space following its closure.
Events
Events
Saturday, May 3
Plant Sale + Marketplace | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | French Broad River Garden Club Foundation, Inc. | Free | Take your pick of gorgeous, green, locally-grown trees, shrubs, herbs, and veggies while enjoying live music and vendors.
Dog Day Afternoon | 12-3 p.m. | Lake Julian Park, Arden | Free | Bring your pup to spoil them with treats from local dog-friendly vendors — or adopt your new best friend from a local pet rescue group.
Asheville Community Square Dance | 7-10 p.m. | Haw Creek Commons | $10 | Grab the fam for an evening of old-time square dancing and grab some grub from a local food truck.
Sunday, May 4
GRINDFEST 2025 - Art Exhibit | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Asheville History Museum | Free | This year, GRINDfest is a month-long celebration — things kick off with a captivating show of craft and culture.
Empire Strikes Brass | 7-9 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | $15+ | Jedis are invited to jam with the brass funk rock band for Star Wars Day— costumes encouraged.
Parlor Fest: A Celebration of Creativity + Story | 9 p.m. | Story Parlor | $150+ | Celebrate three years of the multi-disciplinary arts space with an inspiring schedule of workshops, panels, roundtables, and performances.
Rotary Tool Workshops | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Harvest House Community Center | $10 | Take your crafting hobbies to the next level by learning to etch, carve, and sand unique designs.
Wednesday, May 7
Asheville Improv Festival | Wednesday, May 7-Thursday, May 8 | Times vary | Various locations | $20+ | See what creativity comes of the performances when there’s no script and no safety net.
Thursday, May 8
Mission Pizza Romana Pop-Up | 6-8 p.m. | Zelda Dearest | $16 | It’s a red sauce soiree with four unique omakase-style slices to pique your culinary curiosity.
Friday, May 16-Saturday, May 17
Crowded Table: A Celebration of Diversity and Inclusivity | Times vary | UU Asheville | $20+ | This is the second show of a three-concert series, “Women: Together We Can Change the World,” including a performance by the winner of Womansong’s first-ever songwriting contest, Andrea Rosal.*
National Fitness Day, celebrated each year on the first Saturday of May. Get your sweat on at one of these local yoga studios. If fitness isn’t your thing, it’s also one of our favorite holidays of the year — National Lumpy Rug Day.
Eat
Chicken + waffles are back at KFC. The popular combo hasn’t been on the menu in over five years — well, at least not at the fast food chain. We know quite a few local brunch spots where you can find the sweet and savory dish.
Read
It’s Free Comic Book Day. The celebration of the genre allows fans to grab free comic books, including titles from franchises like “Spider-Man,” “Archie,” and “Minecraft at select locations. Use this map to find a participating spot, like Morgan’s Comics.
Holiday
May the fourth be with you. Tomorrow, May 4, is “Star Wars” Day — a celebration of the beloved space opera. In addition to watching the films, you can observe the occasion by avoiding the Dark Side and being a force for good by checking out our volunteer guide.
A pair of pups doing their thing at Cellarest Beer Project. | Photo by @cellarestbeerproject
You’re hungry as a hound, but you want to bring your pooch to the party. Go fetch a meal from one of these restaurants, which have dog menus or easy-to-order treats for your furry friend.
Twisted Laurel
Both the downtown and Weaverville locations offer pet-friendly patio seating. For a special doggie menu — including dishes like burgers, Brussels sprouts, scrambled eggs, trout, and ice cream — head downtown.
Taco Billy
Enjoy the shade of the covered patio, and let your furry friend join you at a picnic table. Order a build-your-own taco with boiled chicken and cheese for a special treat for your pup.
Need lunch or dinner plans today? The Asheville Greek Festival is hosting a spring drive-thru to make up for last year’s canceled event that fell the weekend Helene hit. Swing by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Greek specialties like spanakopita and baklava. Here’s a picture from the 2023 festival if you need some mouthwatering encouragement.
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