GO: 24th Annual Asheville Orchid Festival | Orchid Arcadia

“World-class orchid growers and breeders, along with regional orchid societies, will exhibit at the annual festival, with hundreds of orchids presented in carefully crafted displays."

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

Friday & Saturday, March 28th - 29th | 4 PM - 7:30 PM & Sunday, March 30th | 9 AM - 5 PM

 

EAT: Bear’s Smokehouse Grand Reopening

“Bear's is back and excited to celebrate with the community. Everyone is invited to enjoy live music, special guests, drink specials, BBQ, and light-hearted rage-releasing activities like axe throwing.”

Bear’s Smokehouse | 135 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Saturday, March 29th | 5 PM - 10:30 PM

 

DRINK: Open Hearts Art Center Talent Show | Wild At HeART

“Enjoy a night of fearless creativity and pure artistic expression as artists sing, dance, act, and perform with a raw authenticity rarely seen in mainstream art spaces. Wear your favorite animal costume and there will also be food and drink.”

Highland Brewing Co. | 12 Old Charlotte Hwy #200, Asheville, NC 28803

Friday, March 28th | 5 PM - 8 PM

 

LISTEN: ReString Appalachia Benefit | Darrin Bradbury withDylan Walshe and Kevin Smith

“This event features performances by three incredible artists who are shining a light on ReString Appalachia, dedicated to providing quality instruments to those who lost them due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.”

Eda’s Hide-a-Way | 1098 New Stock Road, Weaverville, NC 28787

Friday, March 28th | 8 PM

 

ARTS: Mountain Songs

This “exhibition features local artists Nick Colquitt and Natalie Ray. It celebrates the resilience of the Appalachian community and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.”

Asheville Gallery of Art | 82 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Saturday, March 29th | 11 AM

 

VOLUNTEER: WNC Nature Center

Farm Animal Volunteers needed.

Scan the QR Code to learn more and to sign up for volunteer shifts!

 

COMMUNITY: 1st Annual Chords for Callum

“A benefit show for Callum Stickley's medical expenses. It will feature music from his father Jon Stickley, Sam Grisman, Matt Smith, Lynday Pruett, Taylor Martin and more.” The event also will host a silent auction!

All ages welcome!

Grey Eagle Hatch Amphitheater | 45 S French Broad Ave., Asheville, NC 28801

Sunday, March 30th | 12 PM