To commemorate 25 years of beers and the brewery’s rebuild after Helene, the crew is going all out, throwing a community bash with live music, craft vendors, food trucks, and good vibes. Kids + pets are welcome, and $1 from every pint sold will benefit RiverLink.
The lion’s share of the party will be this Saturday, Aug. 9, but you can keep spirits high on Sunday with a special Reggae Sunday set and food trucks on site all day.
Events
Events
Monday, Aug. 4
Bill Kirchen: “Bill Does Bob” | 6 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $31+ | See the “Titan of the Telecaster” tear it up on stage.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Summer Splash Water Day | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Malvern Hills Park | Free | Dive into a world of water-themed activities and beat the heat with an array of aquatic adventures.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Garden Art: Story Character Bricks | 3-5 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Free | Choose from literary-themed designs or use your imagination to paint a brick for the Elder & Sage Community Garden.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Golden Hour at New Morning Gallery | 4-6 p.m. | New Morning Gallery | Free | Connect with featured artists Amy Noack and Bud Gray, who bring light, color, and creativity to the gallery.
The 17th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival | Thursday, Aug. 7-Saturday, Aug. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre | $24+ | The festival’s second week features more than 30 of the fastest-rising comedians in the country.
Friday, Aug. 8
Brews & Bears | 5:30-8 p.m. | WNC Nature Center | $10+ | Come out of hibernation to stroll through the Nature Center with a beverage in hand and support the wildlife.
Saturday, Oct. 4
Tour de Fat | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing Asheville | Free | Don your costume and bring your bike to New Belgium for a bike parade party, and live music by Polyrhythmics, Sam Greenfield, and Electrolust.*
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See that picture above? Imagine getting one of those in the mail. No, not the jellyfish. USPS is hosting a vote through the end of September to bring back some of its most popular stamps, with options including Pixar characters, American history, and birthday shoutouts. Have your say.
Outdoors
RiverLink received a $20,000 grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation to restore river cane along the Asheville portion of the French Broad River. The nonprofit will remove non-native invasive plants and plant river cane, which anchors streambanks during flooding events.
Coming Soon
Asheville Pizza South — which operates independently and is under different ownership from the founding company, Asheville Pizza & Brewing — is rebranding as Beer City Pizza. The pizzeria also uses different recipes and has a popular pizza of the month series. The rebrand will roll out this month. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Festival
LEAF Global Arts has revealed the lineup for its 30th October festival. From Thursday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 19, head to Lake Eden to see live performances from Valerie June, Arrested Development, and Jackie Venson — plus, attend workshops, a poetry slam, and healing arts activities.
Sports
The first weekend in September, the Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic will host its inaugural event at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. The women’s volleyball teams from Western Carolina, Bradley University, the College of Charleston, and UNC Charlotte will face off, each playing three matches over two days. Snag tickets.
Number
2. That’s how many Asheville restaurants were featured in OpenTable and KAYAK’s first-ever “Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America” list. Blue Ridge and Sunset Terrace at the Omni Grove Park Inn both made the list.
Pets
Our tails are wagging — it’s officially August, which is National Dog Month. The best way to celebrate is by spending some quality time with your four-legged friends, and we recommend getting out for a fetching visit to the newly opened temporary dog park in Riverbend Park.
Active
20%. That’s how many adults play team sports in the US — up from 11% in 2020. That means more potential pickleball partners if you want to play doubles. (Axios)
Job
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Featured Apartment
Finding a home that balances nature and modern convenience isn’t always easy. But what if your backyard came with plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors? At The Hominy Apartments, you get just that — and trust us, the perks are worth seeing for yourself.*
Shop
Asheville meets Miami luxury at theBal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up, open now through Sunday, Aug. 10 at Tanger Asheville. You’ll find iconic brands like Tiffany & Co. + Balmain — plus, a portion of every sale supports local Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Pop in and shop.*
Get ready for celebration + advocacy. | Photo via Blue Ridge Pride
It’s shaping up to be a jam-packed weekend, filled with festivals, shows, and special eats — luckily, we have our monthly Plan Ahead to help you decide what’s worth showing up for in Asheville. Sourwood Festival | Saturday, Aug. 9-Sunday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Downtown Black Mountain | Free | Celebrate one of the most sought-after honey varieties with craft + food vendors, dancing, and plenty of sweets. Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band | Friday, Aug. 8 | 9 p.m. | Third Room | $15+ | The beloved local band will bring the funk, playing early tunes and new music — Atlanta’s Ain’t Sisters will open the night. RAD Sip & Stroll | Saturday, Aug. 9 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | River Arts District | Free | Enjoy sips, bites, and stunning masterpieces from 350+ working artists at this all-day art event.
Wood Day | Saturday, Aug. 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Folk Art Center | Free | Southern Highland Craft Guild members will demonstrate their skills in carving, wood-turning, furniture making, and more.
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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 want even more ways to celebrate National Dog Month... we have a guide for that. Get to know some of our favorite dog-friendly spots around town, like Cellarest, Twisted Laurel, and of course, Patton Avenue Pet Company for a toy shopping spree.
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