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Four benches have been added at Weaver Park’s playground, and power has been restored to the restrooms and scoreboard. A custom rubber ramp is planned to improve playground accessibility, and the city says ballfield upgrades could begin Oct. 1. The changes follow residents’ concerns about seating, accessibility and playground equipment after the park’s renovation.
The Top 30 events happening in the next 7 days.
Stand up set from actor and comedian Mike Epps in a casino resort theater, blending sharp observational jokes with big stage energy. A late night headliner show suited for an adults night out in Cherokee.
Stand up set from actor and comedian Mike Epps in a casino resort theater, blending sharp observational jokes with big stage energy. A late night headliner show suited for an adults night out in Cherokee.
Stand up set from actor and comedian Mike Epps in a casino resort theater, blending sharp observational jokes with big stage energy. A late night headliner show suited for an adults night out in Cherokee.
Costumed, decorated-bike revelry takes over the brewery grounds with pedal-powered games, bicycle frolic, and colorful characters. Craft beer flows alongside a live-music lineup and awe-inducing sideshow-style performances for a big community festival vibe.
Costumed, decorated-bike revelry takes over the brewery grounds with pedal-powered games, bicycle frolic, and colorful characters. Craft beer flows alongside a live-music lineup and awe-inducing sideshow-style performances for a big community festival vibe.
Costumed, decorated-bike revelry takes over the brewery grounds with pedal-powered games, bicycle frolic, and colorful characters. Craft beer flows alongside a live-music lineup and awe-inducing sideshow-style performances for a big community festival vibe.
Indie rock and dream pop guitar chug with Luna’s graceful, chiming set led by Dean Wareham’s distinctive voice. An evening concert with Sister Ray Davies in an intimate music hall pub atmosphere.
Indie rock and dream pop guitar chug with Luna’s graceful, chiming set led by Dean Wareham’s distinctive voice. An evening concert with Sister Ray Davies in an intimate music hall pub atmosphere.
Indie rock and dream pop guitar chug with Luna’s graceful, chiming set led by Dean Wareham’s distinctive voice. An evening concert with Sister Ray Davies in an intimate music hall pub atmosphere.
Sweeping art rock and chamber pop blend experimental textures, orchestral instrumentation, and emotionally charged songwriting, bringing an acclaimed Cambridge band’s distinctive indie sound to Asheville.
Sweeping art rock and chamber pop blend experimental textures, orchestral instrumentation, and emotionally charged songwriting, bringing an acclaimed Cambridge band’s distinctive indie sound to Asheville.
Sweeping art rock and chamber pop blend experimental textures, orchestral instrumentation, and emotionally charged songwriting, bringing an acclaimed Cambridge band’s distinctive indie sound to Asheville.
Hyper catchy indie electronic and synth pop with glossy hooks that mask existential and emotionally complex lyrics. Expect a dancey outdoor amphitheater set with bright production energy and singalong choruses.
Hyper catchy indie electronic and synth pop with glossy hooks that mask existential and emotionally complex lyrics. Expect a dancey outdoor amphitheater set with bright production energy and singalong choruses.
Hyper catchy indie electronic and synth pop with glossy hooks that mask existential and emotionally complex lyrics. Expect a dancey outdoor amphitheater set with bright production energy and singalong choruses.
Pummeling death-metal night with Revocation’s technical riffs, rapid-fire drumming, and harsh vocals, backed by Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth, and Weeping. Expect loud, late, high-intensity pit energy in an intimate club setting.
Pummeling death-metal night with Revocation’s technical riffs, rapid-fire drumming, and harsh vocals, backed by Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth, and Weeping. Expect loud, late, high-intensity pit energy in an intimate club setting.
Pummeling death-metal night with Revocation’s technical riffs, rapid-fire drumming, and harsh vocals, backed by Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth, and Weeping. Expect loud, late, high-intensity pit energy in an intimate club setting.
An evening of stand up comedy on Brad Williams’ Tall Tales Tour inside the historic Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Expect a polished, ticketed headliner set with big crowd energy and late night laughs downtown.
An evening of stand up comedy on Brad Williams’ Tall Tales Tour inside the historic Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Expect a polished, ticketed headliner set with big crowd energy and late night laughs downtown.
An evening of stand up comedy on Brad Williams’ Tall Tales Tour inside the historic Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Expect a polished, ticketed headliner set with big crowd energy and late night laughs downtown.
Bikes and backyard-party energy with a community ride season closeout, custom hats, and a slow ride competition. Expect New Belgium beer vibes, a bike giveaway, and a DJ set driving late-night hangouts.
Bikes and backyard-party energy with a community ride season closeout, custom hats, and a slow ride competition. Expect New Belgium beer vibes, a bike giveaway, and a DJ set driving late-night hangouts.
Bikes and backyard-party energy with a community ride season closeout, custom hats, and a slow ride competition. Expect New Belgium beer vibes, a bike giveaway, and a DJ set driving late-night hangouts.
Roller boogie skating meets hard-hitting Blue Ridge Roller Derby action during a weekend takeover of an indoor arena in downtown Asheville. Expect high-energy laps, crowd-cheering bouts, and a late-night party vibe on wheels.
Roller boogie skating meets hard-hitting Blue Ridge Roller Derby action during a weekend takeover of an indoor arena in downtown Asheville. Expect high-energy laps, crowd-cheering bouts, and a late-night party vibe on wheels.
Roller boogie skating meets hard-hitting Blue Ridge Roller Derby action during a weekend takeover of an indoor arena in downtown Asheville. Expect high-energy laps, crowd-cheering bouts, and a late-night party vibe on wheels.
A late-night country and Americana concert built around story-forward singer-songwriter sets and crowd-sung choruses. Expect an energetic club-room vibe at Hellbender with touring headliners and a standing-room audience.
A late-night country and Americana concert built around story-forward singer-songwriter sets and crowd-sung choruses. Expect an energetic club-room vibe at Hellbender with touring headliners and a standing-room audience.
A late-night country and Americana concert built around story-forward singer-songwriter sets and crowd-sung choruses. Expect an energetic club-room vibe at Hellbender with touring headliners and a standing-room audience.
Electrifying late-night rock set that blurs garage grit with soul grooves, jazz fusion twists, psychedelia, and freewheeling improvisation. A Burnpile pre-party vibe with doors at 7 and an 8pm start in an intimate downtown venue.
Electrifying late-night rock set that blurs garage grit with soul grooves, jazz fusion twists, psychedelia, and freewheeling improvisation. A Burnpile pre-party vibe with doors at 7 and an 8pm start in an intimate downtown venue.
Electrifying late-night rock set that blurs garage grit with soul grooves, jazz fusion twists, psychedelia, and freewheeling improvisation. A Burnpile pre-party vibe with doors at 7 and an 8pm start in an intimate downtown venue.
According to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, surveys with Warren Wilson College found smallmouth bass and russet darters upstream of Lake Craig Dam for the first time since its construction over 100 years ago. Helene washed out the dam, and Asheville decided not to repair it.
Woodfin manufacturer IPEX is giving MountainTrue $500,000 to remove river debris after Helene washed PVC pipe from its storage yard into the French Broad River. The company also plans a flood-preparedness study with Woodfin and mapping of remaining plastic to the Tennessee border.