Red Honey w/ Major and The Moonbacks perform May 2 at Sol Bar at New Mountain
May is officially here and you officially need weekend plans. Asheville has plenty to offer and we've rounded up some of the best events for you to check out. So put on something fun and get out and enjoy yourself, because it's weekend.
Once 5pm rolls around kick off your Friday night right by bopping around downtown and taking in a ton of gallery openings during the First Friday Art Walk which happens - you guessed it - the first Friday every month from April - December. You can get a full listing all of all participating galleries at the
ashevilledowntowngalleries.com website and make sure to check out a couple openings we featured earlier in the week:
By Dona barnet, featured in the Satellite Gallery Exhibit
River Link Music Festival
River Arts District
May 1 | 5 - 10 p.m. | Free
Live outdoor concerts are great, but free live outdoor concerts are even better. Head on down to the River Arts District for the first weekend of five, for live music from
The Movement,
Satta Roots and
Franklin's Kite.
Patagonia's Worn Wear Tour
River Link Music Festival
May 1 | 5- 10 p.m.
If it's broke, fix it. Staff from Patagonia's repair facility will be aboard The Worn Wear Wagon, offering free repairs on busted zippers, rips, tears, buttons, pulls and more. The mobile repair shop will be open to anyone who brings in garments, regardless of brand. Used Patagonia items will also be for sale.
Red Honey w/ Major and The Moonbacks
Sol Bar at New Mountain
May 2 | Doors at 9 p.m. | Show at 10 p.m | $5-$7
Step back in time to the sounds of Johnny Cash and Grace Slick and enjoy of night of pure local talent.
Red Honey embodies a vintage sound with rich vocals and undeniable style.
Major and The Moonbacks will be opening.
Spring Cleaning Community Yard Sale
The Bywater
May 2 | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. | $10 for a booth | Free to shop
One man's trash is another treasure. So bring your crap and sale it, or bring your wallets and find something new. Mimosas and Bloody Marys will be on sale.
stephaniesĭd & Excavator CD Release Performance
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
May 2 | Doors at 5 p.m. | Show at 9 p.m. | $12
Self described pop noir, and recent Crowd Favorite winner at
Music Video Asheville, stephaniesĭd has had their songs in popular TV show,
Nurse Jackie, horror video games, and has been voted Best Rock Band by Mountain Xpress readers the last five years. So come see what all they're all about and pick up their new album while you're at it.
Hudson K will be opening.