Wedding Venue

Weaver House, 56 N Main St., Weaverville | “Beautiful Japanese gardens, options for in-house wedding planner, in-house catering available, gorgeous bridal suite with private bathroom, well lit mirrors, and it’s own sound system.” – Shelley G.

Reception Venue

Weaver House, 56 N Main St., Weaverville | “Fully customizable and beautiful space. Indoor and outdoor options available.” – Alexandra H.

Rehearsal Dinner Venue

Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy #200 | “The rooftop!! And the beer.” – Kait T.

#MUSTDO

TryThis

Bicycle Film Festival #2 | Fri., June 4 – Mon., June 14 | Times vary | Virtual | $10+ | A ticket lets you view the 90 minute short film format any day. 🚲

Show

The Wildmans | Fri., June 4 | 7 p.m. | Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd. | $15 | An up + coming Neo traditional string band. Seated concert with dinner. 🎶
Getaway Comedy featuring Kate Willett | Fri., June 4 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | The Getaway Bar, 790 Riverside Dr. | $18 | Feminist storytelling that’s raunchy, smart + relateable.
Celebrate Pride: Tret Fure, Kipyn Martin, Abby Posner Live Stream | Fri., June 4 | 8 p.m. | Virtual | $15+ | Three singer songwriters come together to celebrate Pride month. 🌈

Saturday

Elle King: Pod Show at Paint Rock Farm | Sat., June 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Paint Rock Farm, 1295 Paint Rock Rd., Hot Springs | $150+ | A mix of country, rock n’ roll + punk. Tickets sold in pods.
Dumplings from around the World | Sat., June 5 | 4–7 p.m. | Asheville Mountain Kitchen, 332 E Sondley Dr. | $75 | Learn to make various Asian dumplings, steamed buns, and pierogi. 🥟
Living Images, An Augmented Reality Experience in Art | Sat., June 5 | 4-7 p.m. | Trackside Studios, 375 Depot Street, River Arts District, Asheville | Free | Artist Jaime Byrd brings one of the first Augmented Reality art exhibits to the Asheville area. Ⓟ
Poses & Pints @ 12 Bones South | Sat., June 5 | 11 a.m- 11:45a.m. | 12 Bones South 2350 Hendersonville Road Arden, NC 28704 | $10 | Join Down Dog yoga for a beginner friendly yoga class at 12 Bones South. Instructor Mauni will guide you through a gentle but challenging yoga class in the brewery taproom. Ⓟ

Sunday

Peace Corps’ 60th Anniversary | Sun., June 6 | 4 p.m. | Carrier Park | Free | Raising money to support projects being done by current volunteers overseas. 🕊
Tongues of Fire + Nordista Freeze + Cry Baby + Daddy's Beemer | Sun., June 6 | 8:30 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave. | $10 | A blend of 60s pop + modern psychedelia.

MORE OF THIS WEEK'S EVENTS HERE

📸 @strengthinprideproject

Have you heard of the Strength in Pride project by Lauren Merrell? It tells the stories of the LGBTQ+ family right here in Asheville – 1 story for each day of Pride month.

You can follow the photo series on the Strength in Pride instagram or head to Studio 15 AVL June 18-20 for an art show displaying portraits, garments, accessories, and art created during the project. All proceeds from the show + silent auction will be donated to Youth Outright WNC. 🌈

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

79º | Partly cloudy | 15% chance of rain

Civic

During its June 1 meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners proclaimed June Elder Abuse Awareness Month. A lack of reporting makes this serious problem hard to track, but being aware of the warning signs can make reporting — and addressing it — easier.

Job

Mark your calendars, job seekers. Mountain Area Workforce Development will be holding a $17/hour and beyond job fair on Tues., June 15 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Virginia Boone Building (761 Boylston Hwy., Fletcher). 💼

Cause

The American Red Cross (100 Edgewood Rd.) is seeking volunteer drivers to transport blood from its Asheville office to neighboring hospitals. All training is free of charge, and drivers use a Red Cross-owned vehicle. Get more details and apply here. 🩸

Health

Special Open Enrollment for ACA health insurance through the HealthCare.gov marketplace is open through Sun., Aug. 15. Trained folks are offering free assistance to the public through Pisgah Legal Services. Need help? Make an appointment.

TryThis

Put on your dancing shoes. Beginning tonight at 9 p.m., dancing + live music are returning to Imperial (48 College St.) Dance until 12.a.m Fridays and from 9 p.m.–1a.m. Sundays. 💃

Arts

To celebrate WNC’s folksy roots, Cone Health developed The Not Your Average Folk Contest, which showcases a diverse array of musical + community traditions. Open to all NC musicians, applications close June 13 at 11:59 p.m. 🎤

Giveaway

June is National Great Outdoors Month, and Namaste in Nature, Merrell, and Eno have teamed up for a killer giveaway to help you make the most of your time in our glorious mountains. Enter here for the chance to win a $250 Merrell gift card, ENO DoubleNest Hammock + Atlas Straps, and a $150 Namaste in Nature gift card.

ForFamiles

Saturday Night Lights is back at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (25 International Blvd., Mill Spring). With pony rides, a Venetian carousel, face painting, pony rides, magicians + more, it’s a great way to keep the kiddos entertained and enjoy some quality family time.

Coronavirus

Check out the latest COVID-19 stats for NC from the Department of Health and Human Services here. As of Thursday afternoon, 17,980 cases and 322 deaths have been reported in Buncombe County. See more Buncombe County-specific info here.

FeaturedJob

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is looking to hire a Resource Development Assistant. Learn more about the position and how to apply here. Ⓟ
Enza Home Furnishings and Bedding is looking to hire an Interior Designer and Furniture Sales Associate with design and selling experience. To apply, please email the hiring manager or call (215) 435-2883. Ⓟ

Biz

There's a reason over 3 million people start their day with Morning Brew — the daily email that delivers the latest business news from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. Unlike most traditional news, Morning Brew keeps readers informed + entertained for free. Ⓟ