Look at all that gorgeous greenery. | Photo via Swimply
Swimply — it’s like Airbnb for pools. Whether you’re looking to beat the heat or just make the most of the rest of summer, we’ve rounded up six ready-to-rent swimming pools that are bound to suit your swimming style.
Picture this: You’re relaxing on a pool float under the cover of banana trees, with the gentle hum of nature surrounding you. You can even sweat it out in the on-site infrared sauna before or after your swim.
The Sanctuary Swim Club can give your pup a perfect day.
Located on the property of a nonprofit animal rescue, dogs, cats, pigs, chickens, and goats roam the four-acre grounds. The host says that they love hosting pet swims and parties, so bring your four-legged friend to join the fun.
This pool won’t be available to rent until Sunday, Aug. 31, but it’s perfect for a big, end-of-summer blowout, complete with a hot tub, pickleball court, basketball hoop, fire pit, and cornhole and ladder toss games.
Open Artist Studio Tour | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Artbeat Gallery & Lounge | Free | Explore the vibrant works of Elliot From and watch him create a new large-scale painting right before your very eyes.
“The Last Wide Open” | Friday, July 4-Saturday, July 12 | Times vary | North Carolina Stage Company | $24+ | Described as the love child of “Sliding Doors” and “When Harry Met Sally,” the musical guides you through three alternate realities of this romance.
4th of July at The Funk | 1-5 p.m. | The Funkatorium | Free | Enjoy live music in the Funk biergarten with Red Rock Hill + Reedy River String Band, plus AVL Downtown Association’s 4th of July Block Party in the South Slope starting at 5 p.m.*
Saturday, July 5
Goat Yoga on the Farm | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Wilde Dairy Goat Farm, Candler | $45+ | Head out into the fresh mountain air and strike a pose with these sweet and snuggly baby goats.
Shindig on the Green | Saturday, July 5-Saturday, Aug. 23 | 7-10 p.m. | Pack Square Park | Free | “Along about sundown,” friends, family, and instruments will come together for weekly jam sessions and a show in Pack Square Park for the Shindig’s 59th season.
Sunday, July 6
Open Craft Circle | 7-8 p.m. | Plant Bar Asheville | Free | Bring your creative project and join the laid-back, judgement-free circle, open to all crafters.
Monday, July 7
Intro to Line Dance | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Harvest House Community Center | Free | Hit a boot scootin’ boogie during this beginner course.
Friday, July 11
Yonder Mountain String Band & Railroad Earth | 7 p.m. | Asheville Yards | $58 | Progressive bluegrass meets roots, rock, folk, and more in a night that promises to expand musical genres in real time.*
Independence Day. America has been celebrating this day since the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776. Round up the kids, friends, or just yourself and head to the South Slope for a free Independence Day Block Party.
Opening
The municipal pool at Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center will reopen for the holiday today, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pool was temporarily closed for two days this week for safety and security reasons. Uniformed security staff will be on-site today and through the weekend.
Arts
Asheville Art Supply opens this morning, July 4 at 10 a.m. in the former Cheap Joe’s space. RAD artist Philip DeAngelo and his wife Tina stepped in after Cheap Joe’s announced its closure, maintaining the building’s legacy as a resource and third place for local artists.
Closing
There There, the sustainable home goods and clothing store in the RAD, will close its doors on Saturday, July 19. In an Instagram post, owners Mindy and Christopher shared that they’re closing the biz to focus on their rapidly growing interior design business.
Sports
Tomorrow, July 5, the first 1,000 fans to enter McCormick Field for the Tourists game will get a free Asheville Snot Otters jersey. The free swag nods to the Eastern Hellbender, some of the world’s largest salamanders, that are found in the rivers of WNC. Grab tickets to tomorrow’s game.
Drink
The owner of TRVE Brewing announced on social media that they are closing their Asheville and Denver taprooms, writing, “It hasn’t been an easy choice, but this brewery has run its course.” The heavy metal brewery will pour its last beers in the South Slope taproom on Saturday, July 12.
Pets
Fireworks and celebrations can be fun for people, but scary for pets. The Asheville Humane Society has tips for keeping your animals safe during the celebrations today.
Film
On Tuesday, July 8, Buncombe County Special Collections is hosting a screening of “Come Hell or High Water: Remembering the Great Flood of 1916,” inviting director David Weintraub for a post-viewing discussion. The event is part of the library’s Helene memory project, which you can contribute to.
Coco & Eve’s award-winning hair mask. It’s formulated with clean ingredients like coconut, fig, and shea butter to provide instant frizz reduction and maximum shine.
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.
If you love There There’s floral cloud installation hanging from the ceiling, it could soon be yours. The shop is hosting a giveaway for the art piece and you can throw your hat in the ring with a $10 entry.
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