Friday | May 25
MustDo: 2018 Mountain Sports Festival | 5 p.m. | May 25th–27th | 220 Amboy Rd. | Register | Don’t miss out on this festival dedicated to adventurous competition in various sports such as disc golf, skateboarding, paddling + cycling. 🚵
Show: Chalwa Trio at One World Brewing | 9 p.m.– Midnight | One World Brewing | 10 Patton Ave. | Catch this local group of musicians that incorporate Jamaican sounds into their live music.
Watercooler: Asheville Tourists vs. Lexington Legends | 7:05 p.m.| McCormick Field | 30 Buchanan Pl. | GA $8.50 | Enjoy $1 hot dogs for Dollar Dog Friday. 🌭
Show: Marquee Mayfield | 10 p.m.–2 a.m.| The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall | 55 College St. | Donations accepted |
Drink: Totally Awesome 80’s Wine Dinner | 6:30–9:30 p.m. | Ruth’s Chris Steak House | 26 All Souls Cres | $80 | Flashback to the 80’s + enjoy a 4-course meal paired with wine. Call 828.398.6200 for Reservations. 🍷
Learn: Intro to Paddling on Lake Julian | 6–7:30 p.m. | Wild Wing Cafe | 65 Long Shoals Rd. | $10 | An introduction to kayaking on the waters of Lake Julian where you will learn basic paddling skills from experts.
Drink: Stone Memorial Day Weekend Extravaganza | 5–7 p.m. | Bruisin’ Ales | 66 Broadway St. | Check out their newest IPA samples. Don’t forget to try their “I’m Peach” Double IPA w/ Peaches. 🍑
Show: Southern Fried w/ In Plain Sight | 9 p.m.– 2 a.m. | Ole Shakey’s | 790 Riverside Dr. | Don’t miss Ole Shakey’s outdoor dance party + their new outdoor tiki bar.
Saturday | May 26
Watercooler: Asheville Tourists vs. Lexington Legends | 6:05 p.m. | McCormick Field | 30 Buchanan Pl. | GA $8.50 | First 1000 fans through the gate will receive a complimentary free white jersey. ⚾
Show: Robert Finley | 8–11 p.m. | Ambrose West | 312 Haywood Rd. | $17+ | Catch this all ages show featuring roots + soul tunes.
Shop: Flea for Y’all | Asheville Outlets | 800 Brevard Rd. | $2, kids free | Vintage finds, one-of-a kind handmade, art, food, + live music. Every last Sunday of the month until October.
Active: Asheville’s Official Beer Mile | 1p.m. | Mountain Sports Festival | 220 Amboy Rd. | $20 | Competitors must drink 3 cans of beer + run 3 laps. Register here.🍺
Drink: Just Brew It Homebrew Competition | 2–5 p.m. | The Wedge | 5 Foundy St. | $30 | 40+ homebrewers and 80+ brews you can’t taste anywhere else. Benefits Just Economics.
Workshop: How to Sell a Book | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Flatiron Writers Room | $39.50+ | Learn how to effectively sell your book after it has been printed + published. 📚
Active: Festival Frenzy 5K + Fun Run | 6–8 p.m. | Mountain Sports Festival | 220 Amboy Rd. | Register | Participate in this fun run around the Mountain Sports Festival village. Awards for top competitors.
Show: Nest Egg Album Release w/ Ex Gold + Smoke Bellow | 8:30–11:30 p.m. | The Mothlight | $8 | Catch Nest Egg’s album release show + their supporting acts.
Dish: Asheville Vegan Food Tour | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.| Aloft Asheville Downtown | 51 Biltmore Ave. | $115 | This food tour features various vegan friendly dining spots around Asheville. Price includes food + transportation.
Show: Chew, Ghostdog + Luxury Club | 8 p.m.–Midnight | The Odditorium | 1045 Haywood Rd. | $9 | 🎸
Drink: The Waterbird Grand Opening | 7:30–11 p.m. | The Waterbird Asheville | 197 Charlotte St. | Don’t miss the grand opening of North Asheville’s newest coffee + cocktail bar. ☕
Sunday | 27
Watercooler: Asheville Tourists vs. Lexington Legends | 4:35 p.m. | McCormick Field | 30 Buchanan Pl. | GA $8.50 | Double header action + post game Memorial Day Weekend fireworks. 🎇
Community: Memorial Weekend Market | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Handmade on Haywood Sunday Market | 644 Haywood Rd. | See recent creations from local makers + try local foods.
Cause: 2nd Annual Princess Charity Ball | 2–5 p.m. | Asheville Masonic Temple | 80 Broadway St. | $18.50+ | Join the princesses for a day of singing, magic + various vendors selling princess items. This year’s event is set to benefit Harper Marie Laird in her fight with cancer. 👸
Drink: 4th Annual SocialFest for Homeward Bound | 1–11 p.m. | The Social | 1078 Tunnel Rd. | Enjoy this year’s parking lot music festival with live music performances + drinks.
Show: Race to the Coffin | 9 p.m.–Midnight | Fleetwood’s | 496 Haywood Rd. | $5+| Don’t miss John Dick Winters stand up comedy routine.
Community: Memorial Day Concert | 3:30–5 p.m. | Southern Highland Craft Guild, Folk Art Center | Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway | Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with an afternoon of patriotic music. 🦅
Drink: Local Partner Brunch: Burial Beer Co. | 10 a.m–2 p.m. | The Montford Rooftop Bar | 199 Haywood St. | Enjoy a unique, one-day-only brunch menu paired with drink options from Burial Beer Co. Complimentary valet parking included. 🥓
