Friday | May 18
MustDo: Downtown After 5 w/ the Asheville All-Stars | 5–9 p.m. | 100 N. Lexington Ave. | Free | Celebrate the kickoff event for the 2018 season of the long-running outdoor concert series. Proceeds from beer sales support Asheville Youth Village. 🎵
Show: David Myles | 8–10 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre | 18 Biltmore Ave. | $35 | Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter
Theater: Alice in Wonderland | 7:30–9:30 p.m. | BeBe Theatre | 20 Commerce St. | $15 | A surreal adaptation of the classic children’s book told through dance 🍄
TryThis: Norse Folk Rave | 7 p.m.–1 a.m. | The Grey Eagle | $10 | Storytelling from Toybox the Cartoon Witch, live music from brief Awakening + Grendel’s Mother, period clothing + (potentially) a pre-show feast. Adults only; no dragons without prior approval. 🐉
Dish: Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwich Night | 3–9 p.m. | The Hop Ice Creamery | 167 Haywood Rd. | Unglazed + vegan doughnuts with lots of ice cream flavors to choose from 🍩
Comedy: Reasonably Priced Babies | 8–10:30 p.m. | Ambrose West | 312 Haywood Rd. | $10/$15 VIP | mprov comedy
Show: Love Song Waltzes | 7:30–9 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church | 40 Church St. | $25 | Brahms + American folks songs are the emphasis during this evening from the Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus.
Arts: Flora | 9 p.m. | Sly Grog | 271 Haywood St. | Free | A night of DJs, art + community
Show: Dexter Romweber / The Zealots / The Dirty Dutch Trio | 9 p.m. | Fleetwood’s | 496 Haywood Rd. | Free | Video shoot + party
Wellness: Yoga Nidra in the Salt Cave | 6–7 p.m. | Asheville Salt Cave | 12 Eagle St. | $38 | Enter a state of relaxation + restorative healing through the traditional teachings of Yoga Nidra. Reservations are required. 🧘
Drink: New Chilean Wine Finds Tasting | 4–7 p.m. | Table Wine | 1550 Hendersonville Rd. | Free Chilean wine tasting. 20% off all featured tasting wines.
Film: The Room | 9:30–11:30 p.m. | Grail Moviehouse | 45 South French Broad Ave. #130 | GA $10 | Come watch the original version of The Room during this audience participation screening. No experience needed 🎟
Saturday | May 19
MustDo: Montford Music + Arts Festival | 10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Montford Ave. + Soco Streets | Join Asheville’s historic Montford Ave. for a day of music, food + local art.
Show: Petey’s Playhouse: Rob Haze | 9–11 p.m. | The Southern Kitchen + Bar | 41 N Lexington Ave. | $7+ | Rob Haze has been featured on Viceland + Comedy Central. 🎭
Fest: Asheville Comic Con | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Western North Carolina Agricultural Center | 761 Boylston Hwy. | $5 adults / $3 kids | Comics, cosplay, authors, toys + special events 🐉
Active: Old School Dance Fitness with Lisa Zahiya | 10–11 a.m. | The Orange Peel | $8 | Shake it to the best hits of the 80s, 90s + 2000s with DJ MP Pride.
Watercooler: Asheville City SC vs Atlanta Silverbacks | 7–9 p.m. | Memorial Stadium | 32 Buchanan Pl. | $5+ | Enjoy some exhilarating NPSL soccer action at Memorial Stadium. ⚽
Active: GLOW at the Skyzone Asheville | 7–10 p.m. | Sky Zone |1836 Hendersonville Rd. | $11+ | Glow-in-the-dark, white or fluorescent shirts. A valid waiver is required for participation.
Theater: The Muses of Terpsicorps Spring Concert | 7:30–9 p.m. | Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance | 1501 Patton Ave | GA $15 | A performance of acclaimed ballet excerpts + original works created by professional choreographers. 👯
Cause: Black’d: A Dance Party Benefit | 10 p.m.–2 a.m. | The Mothlight | Door-only $5 | Celebrate Malcolm X’s birthday + raise money for artist residency Fiber + Fern.
Show: The Disco Biscuits | 5–10 p.m. | Salvage Station | 468 Riverside Dr. | $70 |
Sunday | May 20
MustDo: Legacy of Dreamers Arts and Music Fest | noon–2 a.m. | Sly Grog Lounge | GA $10 Students: $5 + free for children 12 + under| Enjoy Asheville’s musical community + talented local artists. 🎸
Show: Mason Jennings + Brie Capone | 8–11 p.m. | Ambrose West | 312 Haywood Rd. | $22+ |
Drink: Punk Night | 10 p.m.–2 a.m. | The Lazy Diamond | 98 N Lexington Ave | Don’t miss this recurring Sunday punk night.
Food: Beer & Donuts Pairing | 12–2 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | 12 Old Charlotte Hwy. | Duck Donuts + Highland Brewery Co. are partnering together to create the best donut + beer pairings. Individual donuts will be available for purchase. 🍩
Show: Danceclub Asheville Student Show | 5–9 p.m. | Danceclub Asheville | 9 old Burnsville Hill Rd. #3 | Danceclub AVL students will be showcasing pole dancing solos, group numbers + twerk to fabulous numbers.
Community: Spring Open House | 12 p.m.–4 a.m. | Carolina Hemp Company | 108 Elk Park Dr. | This open house features their new Kingdom Harvest Brand + discounted prices on a variety of products.
Active: Girls On The Run 5K | 9 a.m. | Asheville Outlets | 800 Brevard Rd | Register | Don’t miss their end of the season 5K celebration. 🏃
