This Weekend in Asheville

Juneteenth

Friday, June 19
Various Locations

Mark Juneteenth with a variety of events commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates Black freedom, culture, and achievement.

• Ujamaa Marketplace - Juneteenth Edition at S. Market St., 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Impact [.!?$]: An Art Exhibition for Juneteenth and Civic Season at YMI Cultural Center, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• The Fire Inside: A Juneteenth Conversation on Liberation & Legacy at Noir Collective AVL, 2 - 3 p.m.
• Juneteenth Gala and Fashion Show at Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center, 6 - 9 p.m.
• Juneteenth Celebration w/ Virtuous & Hypnotic Band at One World Brewing West, 9 p.m.

Beer City Celebrations

Friday - Sunday, June 19-21
Various Locations

Asheville's craft beer culture takes center stage this weekend with a variety of events highlighting the breweries, makers, and creativity that helped earn the city its Beer City reputation. Here are a few ways to join the festivities.

• Annual Hay-waiian Party at Cellarest Beer Project, Fri - Sun. 12 - 10 p.m.
• Summer Solstice Celebration at Wedge Brewing, Sat. 4 - 8 p.m.
• Burial's 13th Anniversary: Local Natives w/ Wild Nothing & Pink Beds at Forestry Camp, Sat. 5 - 10 p.m. 
• 8 Year Anniversary & Summer Solstice Pickin' Party at One World West, Sun. 2 - 9:30 p.m.

Downtown After 5

Friday, June 19, 5 - 9 p.m.
Pack Square Park

Celebrate Juneteenth at Pack Square Park with Downtown After 5! Enjoy soulful music from headliner Kanika Moore and Reggie Headen & the Nite Time Noon. Visit the marketplace in The Block, grab food from local vendors, and connect with our nonprofit partner, the MLK Jr. Association. Free, fun, and full of community spirit!

• Official DTA5 After Party: Daisy Chain (Feat. Tommi Janae) & Bryce Hensley at Fitz and the Wolfe, 7 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Summer Storytime at Vance Birthplace

Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Vance Birthplace - Weaverville

Bring the kids out for a summer-themed storytime featuring readings inspired by Juneteenth and Independence Day. Families can also enjoy crafts, face painting, and sweet treats while exploring the historic Vance Birthplace.

Father's Day

Sunday, June 21
Various Locations

Father's Day weekend is the perfect time to make memories with the dads and father figures you love. Here are a few Asheville-area events to help make the occasion special.

• Father's Day Brunch at Xico, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Sports Card Trade & Baseball Watch Party at Sweeten Creek Brewing, 12 - 7 p.m.
• Fathers Day at Oak and Grist Distilling Co., 12 - 6 p.m.
• Dad's Day Brews & Bash ft. The Primitive at White Horse Black Mountain, 2 p.m.
• Father's Day at Antidote, 4 p.m.
• RAD Comedy: Dad Jokes, Father's Day Showcase at RAD Brewing, 7 p.m.

Recurring Events

Luminere

Friday - Sunday, June 19-21, 4:30 p.m. - Nightfall
Biltmore

Experience Biltmore after dark as light, sound, and storytelling transform the estate into an immersive nighttime spectacle. Wander through illuminated gardens, glowing landscapes, and atmospheric installations that reveal a completely different side of America’s Largest Home.

Live Music, Comedy, Dance and Theatre

Pack Square Park

Friday, June 19:

• Artist ReLEAF - Elizabeth McCorvey at LEAF Global Arts, 2 p.m.
• Asheville Drum Circle at Pritchard Park, 6 p.m.
• Sit a Spell |Traditional Music Jam at Ginger's Revenge, 6 p.m.
• Lazr Luvr at Orange Peel, 7 p.m.
• Swannanoa Valley Museum Event : Letters From Home at White Horse Black Mountain, 7:30 p.m.
• FREE Theater: Othello at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m.
• In The Heights at Asheville Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
• Misfit Improv Comedy Show at NC Stage, 7:30 p.m.
• Comedy: Brittany Carney at Green Man Brewery, 8 p.m.
• Squirrel Nut Zippers: Celebrating 30 Years of “Hot” at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
• Live Jazz: Mind Beach ft. Justin Stanton at Hotel Eve, 8 p.m.
• Live Music - Ty and the Crew at The Radical, 8 p.m.
• Served After Dark Drag Show at The Mule, 9 p.m.
• Meschiya Lake & the Speakeasy 3 at Fitz and the Wolfe, 9 p.m.
• Daydream Creatures "Alien Picnic" w/ Julianna Jade at Third Room, 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 20:

• Asheville Drag Brunch: Pride Month Fundraiser for Blue Ridge Pride at Banks Ave Bar, 11 a.m.
• The HeadTones at Sierra Nevada, 2 p.m.
• In The Heights at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
• What's Shaking? Kids Concert at Sweeten Creek Brewing, 3 p.m.
• Cyrus & Oz Live Music at Turgua Brewing, 5 p.m.
• Illuminated DJ Series with Mitch Offe at Wicked Weed Funkatorium, 6 p.m.
• Big Something at Pisgah Brewing, 6 p.m.
• FREE Theater: Othello at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunset Shakedown w/ DJ Marley Carroll at Oak& Grist Distilling, 7:30 p.m.
• A Night With Lillie Syracuse at White Horse Black Mountain, 7:30 p.m.
• Robyn Hitchcock (full band!) at Grey Eagle, 8 p.m.
• Gluten-Free Comedy: Lime Agave Edition at Ginger's Revenge, 8 p.m.
• Esseks w/special guests at Third Room, 9 p.m.
• Starseer & Rockstead at One World Brewing West, 9 p.m.
• Viper Jazz Quartet at Fitz and the Wolfe, 9 p.m.
• Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy at Eda Rhyne Distilling, 9:45 p.m.

Sunday, June 21: 

• Decoda Chamber Music at The NC Arboretum, 10:30 a.m.
• Jazz Brunch at French Broad River Brewery, 11:30 a.m.
• Burlesque Brunch at Grey Eagle, 12 p.m.
• 8 Year Anniversary & Summer Solstice Pickin' Party at One World Brewing West, 2 p.m.
• Ska City at Sierra Nevada, 2 p.m.
• In The Heights at Asheville Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m.
• Jazz Jam Sundays at Ginger's Revenge, 2:30 p.m.
• Reggae Sunday with Chalwa Roots at French Broad River Brewery, 3 p.m.
• FREE Theater: Othello at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m.

Tailgate & Specialty Pop-Up Markets

Shop local at the Asheville area's numerous farmers, tailgate, and craft markets. Here's a look at some of the places you can shop this weekend:

• Ujamaa Marketplace - Juneteenth Edition at S Market St. Fri. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Champagne + Shopping at Jeffrey Burroughs, Fri. 5 - 7 p.m.
• Ooh La La Curiosity Market at Pritchard Park, Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Summer Market Series: Locally Made Arts and Crafts at Grey Eagle, Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Asheville Art in the Park at Pack Square Park, Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Asheville City Market at 52 North Market St., Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Swannanoa Market at The Hub, Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Magical Market at House of Black Cat Magic, Sun. 12 - 6 p.m.
• WNC Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Road, open 7 days a week, year-round, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.    

Visit an art studio or art exhibition 

River Arts District

Asheville is home to hundreds of artists, galleries and studios making creative expression a way of life here in the mountains. Here is a look at some of the current art exhibitions in the city:

• This weekend only: Art in Bloom: The Gallery & Floral Arrangement Tour at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Fri. - Sat. Jun. 19-20
• This weekend only: Art in Bloom: Local Garden Tour & Plein Air Artists at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Fri. - Sat. Jun. 19-20
• Special Event: Poetic Artistry Poetry Reading at Asheville Gallery of Art, Sat. 3 - 5 p.m.
• One Day Only: Art in Bloom: Bonus Day Floral Exhibit Tour at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Sun. Jun. 21
• Tamie Beldue: Light Shadows at blue spiral 1, through Jun. 24
• Christine Kosiba and Peggy Root: Into the Wild at blue spiral 1, through Jun. 24
• Off Script at Blue Spiral 1, through Jun. 24
• In A New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940 at Asheville Art Museum, through Jun. 28
• NEW: Impact [.!?$]: An Art Exhibition for Juneteenth and Civic Season at YMI Cultural Center through Jul. 4
• Art in Bloom at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, through Jul. 24
• Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, through Sep. 5
• Electric Garden: An All-Ages Interactive Art Installation at Third Room, through Sept. 20
• Luminere at Biltmore, through Oct. 18
• Artist Open Studio at Artbeat Gallery & Lounge, through Dec. 31

Packages and Deals

Save some money this weekend with these special offers from area attractions and accommodations.

• Asheville Outdoors Adventure Package at The Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast
• Soak Up Summer | Save 15% Off at Arras Vacation Rentals
• 20% off all Food items from 5-6 p.m. every Sunday at Jargon