See what’s brewing during Asheville Beer Week | With 40+ events on tap, there’s something for everyone, including special releases, dance parties, tastings, and educational events.
GRINDFest | Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18 | 8 a.m.-11 p.m. | Various venues | Free | Enjoy live music, workshops, food, and games while celebrating Black entrepreneurs.
Cocktails 101: Shake, Stir + Sip | 2-4 p.m. | Red Ribbon Society | $99 | Become a pro behind the bar with a guided breakdown of bar tools and three signature cocktail recipes.
Asheville City SC Women’s Season Opener | 7:30 p.m. | Greenwood Field | $12+ | Kick off the season at the women’s team home opener and cheer on the Blues while snacking on goodies from local food trucks.
Sunday, May 18
Uncommon Market Asheville | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | AB Technical College | Free | The market enters its 11th season, showcasing antiques, art, vintage decor, jewelry, and more.
Wrong Way Revival Series | 4-7 p.m. | Wrong Way River Lodge and Cabins | Free | What better way to end the weekend than with a pie from Imposter Pizza and bluegrass from the Dead Strings Trio?
Monday, May 19
Free Transit Day (Strive Not to Drive Week) | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Asheville | Free | Hop on the bus, which will be free to ride all day — for the rest of the week, fares will be $1 per ride.
Ride of Silence (Strive Not to Drive Week) | 6:30 p.m. | Asheville City Hall Plaza | Free | Asheville on Bikes and Blue Ridge Bicycle Club are cohosting the international event honoring riders who have been killed or injured in public rights of way — locally, the event honors Alex Rozos.
Brace yourself for Memorial Day travel — this year is likely to break a 20-year-old record with nearly 45.1 million people on the move. Don’t forget that you need a REAL ID to fly. Here’s how to get yours. (Axios)
Community
The Southern accent may be disappearing. According to recent research, there has been a diminishment of the regional accent in certain communities, including folks who grew up in Asheville. Which leads us to ask — do you have a Southern accent? Let us know.
Kids
Liam and Olivia — those were the most popular baby names in NC in 2024, based on recently released data from the Social Security Administration. If you already know a Liam or Olivia, help them out by sharing these kid-friendly Asheville activities with them.
Strike a pose at West Asheville Yoga. | Photo via West Asheville Yoga
Speaking of self-care, our city has plenty of places to practice Yoga. Find your zen at these 20+ yoga studios around Asheville. Asheville Community Yoga
Besides the Yoga for Beginners class, this studio recommends that newbies start with a class that includes “gentle” in the title, like the popular Gentle Flow class. Check out the “new to yoga” section of its website for everything you need to know to get acquainted.
Weaverville Yoga
The studio is located in a historic downtown building, providing community and balance with a variety of classes, events, and healthy-living programs.
Hot Yoga Asheville
Find a practice that suits your skill level, from a Hot Slow Flow for gaining stability to an Inferno Core class designed to burn fat.
Happy Body Fitness and Wellness
Work through a flow designed for your specific abilities in one of the studio’s private yoga sessions.
A set of wind chimes. There’s nothing like listening to the soft melody of wind chimes in the evening summer breeze. We love this premium set for their soothing tones, durability, and silver finish.
ICYMI: The Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail unveiled its first of three murals from local artist Tommy Lee McGee. If you’re heading to the South Slope this weekend, be sure to check out “Black Girl Magic” on the side of The Whale’s South Slope tap room. Or, let the heritage trail take you on a historic tour around town.
The mural was celebrated with a performance from the High Steppin’ Majorettes and Drum Corps.
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