Hello Saturday.
April 20 2024
Dads. We love them. We groan at their jokes. And on Sun., June 21, we’ll be celebrating all the father figures in our life in honor of Father’s Day. But before you go out and purchase another version of last year’s necktie, why don’t you check out our local Father’s Day gift guide?
We’ve got ideas on everything from fun activities to thoughtful gifts to tasty treats, so you can have the perfect day planned, with plenty of time to spare.
The Father’s Day Feast from La Bodega | Photo by Whitney Anderson
For the man that likes to eat (and drink)
- La Bodega by Cúrate is offering a Father’s Day Feast that’s fit for a king. The 6-course meal serves up to 4 and includes Spanish delicacies such as wine-braised beef short ribs, duck fat-confit potatoes + burnt basque-style cheesecake. The $155 package is available for preorder now and can be picked up from Fri., June 18- Sun., June 20.
- Now that breweries are officially open again, why not take your pops on an Asheville brewery tour? While some of our local faves are Highland Brewing Co., Wicked Weed + Sierra Nevada, we are lucky to have 30+ options to choose from, which you can read all about in our official guide to Asheville breweries.
Bourbon meets chocolate at the French Broad Chocolate Lounge | Photo by @frenchbroadchocolates
For the sweet tooth
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Top shelf bourbon + craft beer + gourmet chocolate = a happy dad. Check out French Broad Chocolate Lounge’s Beer & Bourbon Bars, which source Makers Mark and Knob Creek bourbon, as well as Burial Beer for a smoky, sweet blend of chocolate treats. You can order the full collection package (free shipping included) for $50.
For the thrill-seeker
- Give your pops an incredible bird’s eye view of the mountains with a ziplining adventure at Navitat Canopy Adventures in Barnardsville. Tickets for a treetop tour start at $99 per person, and include zips up to 1,250 ft. long and 200 ft. high.
Just a small array of the pinball options available at the Asheville Retrocade | Photo by AVLtoday
For the gamer
- Take your dad to the Asheville Retrocade — and for only $10 apiece — enjoy unlimited all-day access to over 5,000 video games, pinball machines, skeeball + more. This hip spot also offers craft beer + wine, Coke products, and a chill patio space to unwind after that round of foosball gets a little too intense.
For the brainy dad
- If your dad loves nothing more than a good read, take him for an outing at the Battery Park Book Exchange. It’s the perfect spot to sip on a glass of wine (or bubbly) and explore the wide world of used and antique books — not to mention the space itself is quite posh. ProTip: This spot also features live jazz Saturdays from 5-7 p.m.
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- The Arcadian Wild | Tues., June 8 | 8 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave. | $12+ | Choral and formal vocal music meets progressive folk and bluegrass tunes. 🪕
Trivia
- Trivia Tuesdays on Haywood | Tues., June 8 | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Archetype Brewing Haywood Taproom, 265 Haywood Rd. | Free | Trivia with pints + prizes. 🍻
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- Tarot Tuesdays | Tues., June 8 | 7–8p.m. | Virtual | $20 | Experience tarot in the comfort of your own home. 🔮
- LitCafé: Dale Neal on Appalachian Book of the Dead | Tues., June 8 | 6–7 p.m. | Virtual | $5 | Hear author Dale Neal discuss his most recent work + other writings. 📚
- Open Mic Night @ Vintage Kava | Tues., June 8 | 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. | Vintage Kava, 141 Reems Creek Road | Free | Got talent? Go share it! 🎤
- Music Bingo | Tues., June 8 | Highland Brewing Co. Taproom, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy #200 | Free | Test your musical knowledge + have a brew 🎶
Theatre
- Magnetic in the Smoky Park | Tues., June 8 | Smoky Park Supper Club Outdoor Event Space, 350 Riverside Dr. | $15-18 | Join The Magnetic Theatre for a variety show full of comedy, theatre, music + more. 🎭
Wellness
- Yoga in the Meadow | Tues., June 8 | 6–7p.m. | Highland Brewing Co.,12 Old Charlotte Hwy. #200 | $10 | Unwind + stretch with Abbey, Highland's Production Manager and certified yoga instructor.
Event
- West Asheville Tailgate Market | Tues., June 8 | 3:30–6:30 p.m. | 718 Haywood Rd. | Free | Get produce + handmade specialty items from local vendors. 🥕
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Find more of the week’s local events in our June PlanAhead.
Asheville-based singer-songwriter Brie Capone has released her newest single “Rainbow Stained,” the title track of her forthcoming EP. This heartfelt track reflects on the pain that comes from heartbreak, as well as our universal resilience.
Fun fact: Brie was a part of the second season of American Idol and made it all the way to Hollywood week before being eliminated. We’re proud to be the home base for so many talented musicians like Brie, and excited to listen to the full EP once it comes out.
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Weather
- 81º | Showers | 80% chance of rain
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- Buncombe County Schools offers free summer meals (breakfast + lunch) for students. Check out the deets of these curbside pick-up sites or text FOODNC to 877-877 to learn more. To receive free and reduced meals throughout the 2021-22 school year, fill out the Free and Reduced Meal application by June 30. 🥪
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Arts
- Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance will host a 3-day celebration on June 25-26 that will include 3 shows + a community gala at Foundy St. in the River Arts District. The local ballet company will build a custom stage for the festivities, which will pay tribute to local philanthropists John Cram and Leah Karpen. Learn more. 🖼️
- In honor of its first anniversary, Sand Hill Artists Collective will kick off a special exhibit featuring works from over 30 artists on Sat., June 12 at 27 Foundy St. in the River Arts District. The show will be open to the public from 6-8 p.m. and run through July 4. 🎨
Learn
- Permaculture and building school Wild Abundance is offering a Timber Framing Class to teach folks how to construct a small building from scratch without using any screws or nails. The class is being offered on a sliding payment scale and will take place September 9-15. Early-early bird pricing runs through July 8. 🏠
Listen
- Local Grammy-winning funk and R & B musician Ryan Rnb Barber has released his newest album “Funk Yo Feelings.” The 8-tracks are available on all streaming services and will also be published via CD and vinyl in the next few months. Listen here. 🎧
Coronavirus
- Check out the latest COVID-19 stats for NC from the Department of Health and Human Services here. As of Monday afternoon, 18,004 cases and 323 deaths have been reported in Buncombe County. See more Buncombe County-specific info here.
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- World Ocean Day, designed to inform the public about the sustainable management of the world's oceans. In this video, Chef Mike McCarty of The Lobster Trap explains what it means to be a sustainable seafood restaurant. 🌊 Ⓟ
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Editor Laura here, and I just wanna say, that I will be running not walking to the opening of the new Chop Shop food truck. These are the people who have brought us the best bacon in the state of NC, after all. Hope to see y'all at the grand opening.
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