Spend a warm summer night on the porch. | Photo by AVLtoday
A gig for the history books
The Asheville Museum of History is introducing the AFTER HOURS Summer Concert Series, welcoming local contemporary bluegrass musicians to play on the porch every third Tuesday evening of the month. Kick things off on Tuesday, June 17 with Rudy’s Bluegrass Revue.
When you buy your ticket, you can preorder a picnic basket of charcuterie, cold salads, wine, and dessert from Finch Grocery — your purchase will help the grocery + gift shop rebuild in Biltmore Village.
General admission tickets are $15, member tickets are $10, and kids 16 and under get in free. Admission includes entry to the museum galleries, and funds directly support the nonprofit museum.
Events
Events
Monday, June 9
Vampire Weekend | 7 p.m. | Asheville Yards | $85 | Catch the indie rock band on their “Only God Was Above Us” tour.
Tuesday, June 10
Yoga & Coffee | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Cooperative Coffee Shop | $10+ | Balance your mind and body on the outdoor deck, then head inside for coffee and community.
Wild Community Walks | 5:30-7 p.m. | Location TBA | $15+ | Take a guided walk to forage for mushrooms, make friends with forest critters, and gather woodland plants to make tea.
Wednesday, June 11
Music Bingo with DJ Spence | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing | Free | See if you’re the human form of Shazam as you identify upbeat tracks with prizes on the line.
Thursday, June 12
Life Depends on Rivers | 5-7 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing | Free | Join American Rivers, RiverLink, and MountainTrue to raise a glass for the French Broad and learn how to get involved with organizations working to protect it.
“WNC Craft Futures: From Here” Community Reception | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Center for Craft | Free, RSVP | Admire the skills of 40 regional craft artists + enjoy live music, refreshments, open studios, and hands-on crafts.
AMOS After Hours: Our Changing World | 6-9 p.m. | Asheville Museum of Science | $25 | Folks 21+ can attend the museum after hours for climate trivia, soil experiments, and a geological scavenger hunt — you can even touch a meteorite.
Friday, June 13
Asheville Movies in the Park | 8-11 p.m. | Pack Square Park | Free | Grab a blanket and lawn chair and snacks from local food trucks for a screening of “Black Panther.”
Saturday, June 14
Funk DJ Series with Grimmjoi | 6-10 p.m. | The Funkatorium | Free | Enjoy a night in the Biergarten with DJ Grimmjoi spinning tracks.*
Sunday, June 15
Wallows | 7 p.m. | Asheville Yards | $65+ | This SoCal band brings driving beats and cracked-heart lyrics to every line. VIP tickets and merch packages available.*
After nine months of recovery work, Chimney Rock State Park will reopen to the public on Friday, June 27. Reservations will be required for all visitors, and space will be limited as operations ramp up again. Reservations will be available on the park’s website in the next couple of weeks.
Announced
The WNC Nature Center is honoring the legacy of Highland Brewing founder Oscar Wong by naming some of its newest residents after the brewery’s most popular offerings. Meet Porter, Pilsner, and Stout, the center’s new Nigerian dwarf goat kids.
Biz
Want to buy a bar? The owners of Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar are retiring, now looking to sell the bar to someone who will maintain the business as is, including keeping the staff on. Reach out with any serious inquiries. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Coming Soon
It’s official. Cheap Joe’s will close its Riverside Drive location this Saturday, June 14 — but don’t be too blue. RAD artist Philip DeAngelo is ensuring the space still serves artists as Asheville Art Supply, set to open this summer. Follow the new store on its brand new Instagram account for more opening updates.
Coming Soon
Recreation nonprofit FIND Outdoors is rolling out The NEST, a new community space in Pisgah Forest. NEST stands for Nature, Education, Stewardship, and Teaching, which is exactly what the hub will be used for by other local nonprofits. Attend the opening event with Appalachian Wildlife Refuge at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 26.
Cause
Our Voice is hosting its annual Courage in Bloom fundraiser on the evening of Thursday, June 26 at Highland Brewing. Have dinner and drinks, participate in the silent auction, and experience live entertainment, all to support advocacy, healing, and prevention of sexual violence. Get tickets.
Arts
The National Park Service is accepting proposals for craft sales at the Folk Art Center. Get the details on the 10-year proposed contract and important application dates.
Sitting on a quiet street minutes from DuPont State Forest, this updated ranch-style home checks all our boxes: hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a fully finished walkout basement, and a heated inground pool. Take a look.*
You just might make a new friend or two at Goat Yoga. | Photo via Asheville Wellness Tours
Whether you’re a novice on the mat or an experienced yogi, our city has plenty of places to practice. But if you’re looking for something a bit out-of-the-box, here are three unique offerings from Asheville yoga studios.
Asheville Wellness Tours
Gather your crew for a yoga hike, featuring a two-mile round-trip mountain hike with an hour of yoga at the summit. Or try out the ridiculously cute goat yoga classes to make some snuggly new friends.
Empyrean Arts
Whether you’re curious to try aerial yoga for the first time or you know your way around the hammocks, you can give this studio a try.
Kidding Around Asheville
Don’t be surprised if you feel a goat climb on your back as you hit child’s pose. The Saturday morning classes are held at RAD Brewing Co. and include a complimentary brew for your post-practice hang.
The perfect athleisure tennis dress, available in summer colors like pink sorbet, iconic black, and heated red. Our favorite part: A built-in medium-support shelf bra and built-in shorts with a pocket.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
This one’s for the gluten-free readers. Mark your calendars because on Sunday, July 20, The Mule is hosting the Gluten Free Jubilee, where you’re invited to sample goodies that skip on gluten, not on flavor. Interested vendors can apply to join the flourless fun.
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