Local swimming spots to cool you down | Dip your toes into our guide to public pools, membership clubs, and swimming holes — many of them open this weekend.
3rd Annual Nonprofit Community Yard Sale | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | WNC Bridge Thrift Store | Price of purchase | Find some treasures and bargains all while supporting local nonprofits.
Downtown Asheville Festival of the Arts | Saturday, May 24-Sunday, May 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pack Square | Free | Take a scenic stroll through vendor-lined streets to find stunning and unique jewelry, paintings, glassworks, and more.
Grand Reopening Bash | 12-9 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden | Free | It’ll be a hoppin’ celebration welcoming the brewery back with live music, food trucks, a vendor market, photo booth, and plenty of beverages.
Asheville on Deck Rooftop Party | 6-10 p.m. | The Radical Hotel | $18 | Feel good about partying it up on the rooftop, because ticket sales benefit local artists through The Flood Collection.
Sunday, May 25
Crawdad Bash | Times vary | Jettie Rae’s | $70 | Bring the crew for a Louisiana-style crawfish boil with all the fixings — and a complimentary beer.
SnoozeFest | 1-6 p.m. | Drip Sauna | $40 | Sunday is heating up (then cooling down) with a lively afternoon of sauna sessions, cold plunges, live music, food, and local makers.
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day Performance | 2 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | Free | Commemorate Memorial Day with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra.
New Moon + Partial Solar Eclipse Circle | 7-9 p.m. | West Asheville Yoga | $25+ | Celebrate the new moon by learning how the moon influences us, facilitated by Sierra Hollister, author of “Moon Path Yoga.”
Saturday, May 31
Dark Star Orchestra | 7 p.m. | Asheville Yards | $53 | Honoring the Grateful Dead since 1997, this touring tribute band is bringing its unique blend of improvisational rock to AVL.*
$3.08. That’s the projected national average price for a gallon of gasoline heading into Memorial Day weekend — 50 cents lower than last year’s average. If you’re taking a trip out of Asheville this weekend, you’ll likely pay less because gas in North Carolina is below the national average.
Film
Itching to see “Jurassic World Rebirth” when it comes out this summer? Good news for those of us who like to save money — starting Wednesday, July 9, AMC Theatres will offer AMC Stubs Rewards members 50% off adult movie tickets on Wednesdays. Become a member + find AMC theaters in Asheville.
Read
“My Friends” by Fredrik Backman, “Atmosphere” by Taylor Jenkins Reid + “Don’t Let Him In” by Lisa Jewell. Those are three of the summer’s most anticipated books, according to Goodreads data. Head to an Asheville bookstore to pick up a copy or crack open other local recommendations. (People)
Job
Job hunting? Find your next opportunity close to home. Our community job board features local roles from employers who value hometown talent. Start searching now.
City Guide
City Guide
Around the world in 10+ grocery markets
Asiana Market may be the new kid on the block, but it showed up more than well stocked. | Photo by AVLtoday
Asheville may seem isolated, burrowed in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but its horizon is broad. Aside from the diverse lineup of local businesses + restaurants, our array of international grocery markets will take your tastebuds on a world tour.
Pro tip: If you’d rather leave the cooking to the experts, it isn’t hard to eat your way across the globe in Asheville. Asiana Market
This expansive spot just joined the local grocery scene back in January, boasting a hot bar, fresh produce and seafood, as well as a large assortment of international staples and snacks. Tienda Los Nenes
This spot has it all: a butchery, a salsa bar, specialty spices, and gorgeous, towering shelves of freshly baked pastries. Plus, you’ll find a second location down in Hendersonville. Euromarket
Find cold cuts, European cheeses, specialty chocolate, teas, smoked fish, red + black caviar, international beers, and lots more on the shelves.
Your favorite summer find during Amazon’s Memorial Day sale. Note: Deals subject to change.
⭐ With 40% off Sloosh pool floats, you’ll be bobbing in the water with back and head support.
⭐ Take 36% off women’s sun protection shirts, great for blocking UVA + UVB rays during summer hikes, pickleball games, and beach walks.
⭐ Deck out the patio with 46% off solar-powered outdoor string lights.
Looking for some four-legged company? The Asheville Humane Society launched its “Dog Day Out” program, which invites community members to take shelter dogs out on the town. Sign up for a time slot, then check out our guide to dog-friendly places around Asheville to plan the day.
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