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Potter’s Yard Sale | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Odyssey ClayWorks | Free | Expand your studio setup with pottery wheels, kilns, glazes, and other tools for sale at majorly discounted prices.
Friends of the South Buncombe Library Book Sale | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | South Buncombe Library | Free | Load up on $1 paperback books while fundraising for your local library — plus, there are plenty of DVDs, puzzles, and children’s items to choose from.
Chef Luis Martinez Goes Fish’n: A Ceviche-ish Pop Up | 2-5 p.m. | Botanist & Barrel Tasting Bar + Bottle Shop | Free | Add some brightness to your Saturday with Oaxacan and Mexican-style ceviches and tostadas — food is first come, first-served until it runs out.
Sunday, June 1
Yoga Taco Mosa | 10 a.m. | The Grey Eagle | Donation-based | Bring your yoga mat and your appetite — the taqueria will be open for tacos and drinks after class.
Family Block Party | 12-7 p.m. | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage | Free | Grilled dogs and burgers, cold bevs, sweet tunes, and yard games — it’s what summer is all about.
Monday, June 2
Volunteer Orientation | Times vary | ABCCM Transformation Village | Free | Learn about the history of the organization and available volunteer opportunities.
Tuesday, June 3
Co-Working + Wellness Day Retreat | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Private Mountain Estate in Fairview | $85 | Spend the day working remotely at a mountain retreat with access to morning yoga, spaces to balance work with relaxation, and mountain views.
Wednesday, June 4
Trivia Night | 7-9 p.m. | 12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing, Arden | Free | True or false: your barbecue and beer intake directly correlate to your team’s trivia performance.
When folks in North Carolina search for travel tips, there’s one country that’s trending on Google — Japan. Our first tip: It takes about ~15 hours to fly there, so bring a book.
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$35. That’s how much Southwest travelers have to pay for one checked bag after the airline implemented its new checked bag policy this week. Traveling soon? See our tips for flying out of AVL, including parking recommendations, unique nonstop flights, and airport eatery info. (Wall Street Journal)
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The armchair experts have spoken, and North Carolina’s most popular TV genre is cooking shows, according to data by SmartMove. If you ask us, our favorite genre is local — and we’ve got some recommendations to add to your streaming list.
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Research suggests that the Southern accent may be diminishing, but is it in our town? We asked, and 67% of y’all said you have a Southern accent. Do you?
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Join the (run) club
Hit the pavement on Asheville’s greenways. | Photo via @jusrunningavl
If you’re looking to get your running regimen back on track — well, join the club. No, seriously.
We’ve gathered a few Asheville running clubs that will help you hit the road (or trail or sidewalk).
Asheville Running Collective | This crew is a nationally certified, post-collegiate racing team — however, the Thursday night runs at Wedge Studios are open to folks of all abilities and paces.
Jus’ Running | Check out the strength + speed interval training on Tuesday nights and the weekly Wednesday pub runs at Archetype Brewing.
Lookout Brewing Running Club | Meet at the brewery on Sundays at 12 p.m. for a two, four, or six-mile workout. All paces are welcome. Mountain Running Company | You’ve got four running options throughout the week, each with multiple distance options for any pace.
NC Mountain Trail Runners | Take the (dirt) path less traveled by, and choose from several pace groups at the Monday night group run at Bent Creek Trailhead.
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One of my favorite things about the warmer months is the endless stream of outdoor markets that decorate the streets of Asheville. This year, we welcome a new weekly market — The RAD Art Market, which will happen each Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Pinegate Renewables parking lot. The best part? There are even more vendors + food trucks to shop from since the market debuted during last month’s RAD Renaissance.
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