Please enjoy our recommendations for how to spend the first weekend of Fall!
Gin & Jazz Social! Step back to the 1920s at the Gin & Jazz Social to kick off the Omni Grove Park Inn's annual weekend-long celebration of F. Scott Fitzgerald's birthday. On Friday, a Gatsby-era-themed soiree will feature signature drink pairings made in partnership with Chemist Spirits, live music from the Firecracker Jazz Band, and more! Purchase your tickets at https://bit.ly/44X5IHN | Directions
Cease & Destists: Panda Excess! Every Sunday, Chef Eric and his team will be dishing out a menu based on popular American chains with 4-5 courses! This month's menu is Panda Excess. Get your reservations today! Cease and Desists: Panda Excess | Sunday, Sept. 24, 5–10 pm | Cultura, 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville | $60
Anoche - Agave Spirits Bar! One of the newer outdoor bars in Asheville is Anoche! This mezcal and espresso bar has a great outdoor patio, which does a surprisingly good job of blocking the road noise and distraction from nearby Clingman Avenue. The seating is casual and suitable for big groups, intimate parties, or date nights. 176 Clingman Avenue/River Arts District
33rd Annual Asheville Greek Festival! Share in the fun as you sample homemade foods while listening to the band play and watching the dancers perform. Rich in tradition, they share their cultural experience with you this weekend! Friday and Saturday: 11 am - 9 pm. | Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm. | 227 Cumberland Ave, Asheville
Pickleball Fun Day! Gather your pals for pickleball while helping to provide wheelchairs to health centers in Asheville’s sister city of Osogbo, Nigeria. Pickleball Fun Day Wheelchair Fundraiser | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 8 am-7 pm | Asheville Sports Club, 137 Coxe Ave. | $5-$25
AshevilleCon! As a long-time collector of comics and pop culture items, the promoter brings North Carolina an event that will satisfy any fandom! Calling all comic book collectors and enthusiasts — browse the vendors and meet industry professionals + celebrities! Sat., Sept. 23 | 10 am-5 pm | Holiday Inn Asheville - Biltmore West, 435 Smokey Park Hwy, Asheville | $20