Get 25% off these delicious deviled eggs during Aperitivo Hour. | Photo via Leo’s House of Thirst
Hungry for a bargain? We hunted down the best meal deals here in Asheville so you don’t have to. Here are 20+ local restaurant deals to take advantage of each day of the week.
Multi-day specials
Tall John’s, 152 Montford Ave. | Get half-off apps every day from 4 to 5 p.m. Plus, half off wine bottles on Sundays.
Leo’s House of Thirst, 1055 Haywood Rd. | Aperitivo Hour comes each day from 4 to 5 p.m. with 50% off oysters and 25% off appetizers.
Monday
Olde London Road, 270 Depot St. | Hope you’re hungry — $12 gets you a burger, fries, and a domestic beer.
White Labs Brewing, 172 S. Charlotte St. | Score a full Margherita, cheese, or pepperoni pizza and a full pour of white labs beer for $16.
Tuesday
Foggy Mountain Brew Pub, 12 Church St. | Score two tacos with a side of chips and salsa for $8.50.
Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food, 2A Huntsman Pl. | On Tuesdays, the food truck serves Fritas (think Cuban burgers) starting at $10.50.
Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival | Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14 | 2-8 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville | $20+ | Artists from across the country convene for the annual festival — and it’s more than just tattoos, with circus performances and seminars throughout the day.
Malaprop’s Presents: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo | 6-7 p.m. | Highland Brewing Co. | $30 | The rockstar power couple is in town to promote their new children’s book, “My Grandma and Grandpa Rock” — your ticket includes a signed copy of the book.
Saturday, Sept. 13
17th Annual Flock to the Rock | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Chimney Rock State Park | $8+ | The feathered frenzy is back to celebrate the magic of birding with a day full of family-friendly hikes, activities, and programs.
RAD Resilience | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | River Arts District | Free | The art event is rooted in healing and strength, with many artists showcasing pieces created in direct response to the storm — expect live music, food trucks, artist talks, and an interactive project.
Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour | Saturday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Sept. 14 | 12-5 p.m. | Grovewood Village | Free | Explore the rich artistry of local makers during this self-guided tour.
Historic Burton Street Ag Fair | 12-6 p.m. | Burton Street Community Center | Free | The festival pays homage to the Burton Street neighborhood’s founder, Edward W. Pearson, with live music, games, food, and a basketball tournament — the event was rescheduled from last Saturday due to weather.
Sunday, Sept. 14
Southside Community Farms BIPOC Market | Sunday, Sept. 14, Sunday, Dec. 7 | 1-4 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing | Free+ | Celebrate the end-of-summer harvest with local chefs, farmers, and craftspeople of color during this market from Southside Community Farm.
Active Breathwork | 5-6:15 p.m. | Skinny Beats Sound Shop | $25 | Take a beat and focus on your breath to release anxiety and find relaxation.
Monday, Sept. 15
Winemaker Dinner with Patrick Sullivan | 6-9 p.m. | Jargon | $150 | A delectable prix fixe menu has been designed to pair perfectly with Sullivan’s unique wines.
Sign up to volunteer and help the YMCA provide groceries + a path to healthier living for our NC neighbors. | Photo provided by YMCA of Western North Carolina
Did you know September is Hunger Action Month? In North Carolina alone, more than 1.6 million people struggle with constant access to food.
To help fight hunger here at home, the YMCA of WNC offers a series of mobile food markets across five regional counties.
Zella’s Deli reopens today at a new location on Tunnel Road, next to Play It Again Sports. The shop is serving up NY-inspired sandwiches Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Festival
The Asheville Greek Festival will return to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Montford on Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27. The annual celebration is full of authentic food, live music, folk dancing, and vendors. Admission is $12 for adults, but kids five and under get in free.
Development
It’s official. Costco has formally applied for conditional zoning permitting to build a 160,940-sqft store in Enka Commerce Park. The application also includes a 32-pump fueling station and a tire center. The development will be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee on Monday, October 6. It will then be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.
Environment
The Asheville Downtown Association welcomes city planning expert and content creator Jon Jon Wesolowski, aka The Happy Urbanist, to Fitz and The Wolfe for a talk on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Titled “Move Fast and Fix Things: Placemaking Innovation Through Quick and Uncompromising Design,” the event highlights quick, low-cost projects that transform public spaces. Register to attend.
Plan Ahead
Show your support for BPR (and hear some iconic NPR theme music) at its upcoming Be the Lifeline benefit concert on Sunday, Sept. 28. Composer and Asheville local BJ Leiderman will take the Highland Brewing stage for an afternoon of music. Your $25 ticket includes a drink and helps keep public radio alive in WNC.
Civic
The city has established four Helene Recovery Boards — Housing, Economy, People & Environment, and Infrastructure — to support City Council in policy making in the wake of the storm. Applications are open for the at-large seats on the boards, due by Sunday, Sept. 28. Appointments will be considered at the Tuesday, Oct. 14 City Council meeting.
Learn
School is back in session. Bee school, that is. Registration for the Buncombe County Beekeepers Club’s two-day interactive course is now open. Head to the Warren Wilson College campus Nov. 8-9 to learn the basics of beekeeping and participate in hands-on sessions, lectures, demos, raffles and giveaways.
Jobs
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Believe it or not, the events section in today’s newsletter barely scratches the surface of what’s going on in Asheville this weekend. Luckily, our full events calendar is here to give you the scoop on what’s happening around town.
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