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What's Good in the Hood, Asheville NC, May 16th, 2025

 

GO: Swannanoa Community Yard Sale

“The twice-annual yard sale regularly attracts dozens of sellers and hundreds of buyers. Whether you're looking to sell some stuff or snag some treasures mark your calendar now."

Owen High School | 99 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain NC 28711

Saturday, May 17th | 8 AM - 1 PM

 

EAT: Mad Co. Brew House

“Marshall & Madison County’s first brewery!” Enjoy a cold beer and a delicious pizza on the Mad Co. balcony, overlooking the French Broad River, in historic downtown Marshall, NC.

Open: Monday - Thursday from 2 PM - 9 PM  |  Friday from 12 PM - 10 PM  |  Saturday from 12 PM - 9 PM  |  Sunday from 12 PM - 8:30 PM

201 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28801

 

DRINK: Rock the House for Women Build

“A fun evening of live music, dancing, and refreshments to raise money for Asheville Habitat's Women Build program.”

The Mule | 131 Sweeten Creek Rd. Suite 10, Asheville, NC 28804

Saturday, May 17th | 6:30 PM - 9 PM

 

LISTEN: The Dirty French Broads | Bluegrass

“AVL Beer Week keeps rollin. Join us May 17 in our brand new Funkatorium Biergarten! Live music by The Dirty French Broads.” “Cold beer, fresh vibes, and a brand new space to celebrate in. See you there!” 

Wicked Weed Funkatorium | 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC 28801

Saturday, May 17th | 2 PM - 5 PM

 

ARTS: Flora Symbolica | The Art of Flowers

“The exhibition features the work of celebrated photographer and artist Edward Steichen, whose life-long infatuation with flowers deeply affected his artistic vision.”

Asheville Art Museum 

2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801

 

VOLUNTEER: Equal Plates Project

Deliver Meals to the Community

“Equal Plates Project is a local non-profit connecting small WNC farms, Asheville chefs and our greater community to strengthen our local food system and to share delicious, scratch-made meals with those facing complex barriers to food access.”

Scan the QR code to lean more and to sign up for volunteer shifts!

 

COMMUNITY: Spring Into The ARB Nature Play Day

“This year’s festivities will include the grand opening of the Playing Woods, the Arboretum’s nature playscape, fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort building, storytelling, pond life exploration, and much more. Join us as we rekindle our childlike imaginations with a day spent celebrating the magic and splendor of the woods!”

The North Carolina Arboretum | 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way Asheville, NC 28806

Saturday, May 17th | 10 AM - 3 PM

 

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    Community is the true heart of real estate, and we’re all about getting out of the house and enjoying what this awesome city has to offer. Find something fun to do so you can take a quick break from house hunting!