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Saturday, May 10, 2025
Mother’s Day Sale at Garden Party
May 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Garden Party

Join us on Saturday, May 10th, from 1-5 pm for a multi-artist pop-up and shopping event, just in time for Mother’s Day! Garden Party, Ross Pottery, and Melissa Weiss Pottery will host Knook Ceramics, Maggie Boyd Ceramics, Kreh Mellick, Good Goodies, Of June, Crocodile Wine, and Camille Cogswell Baked Goods at Garden Party’s shop in West Asheville. Don’t miss this incredible gathering of artists and shops as we celebrate springtime and all the mothers in our lives!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Community Dinner
May 14 @ 6:30 pm
YWCA of Asheville

Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.

Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.

For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Downtown Alive featuring Big Radio
May 15 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NOMA Square

**Special Art after Dark Night**

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m

Sunday, May 18, 2025
Indaco Summer Supper Series with Chef Jason Janson
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Indaco

Join us as we kick off Indaco’s Summer Supper Series – a seasonal celebration of food, fire, and collaboration. These dinners bring together guest chefs from around the region to craft an unforgettable evening alongside Indaco’s culinary team, and we’re excited to kick-off the season with guest chef Jason Janson of Broadwater Shrimp.

Hosted on Sunday, May 18 at 6 p.m. on our covered outdoor patio, indulge in a 5-course, family-style menu, featuring live-fire grilling and seasonally-inspired dishes, plus thoughtfully curated wine pairings with each course.

Chef Jason is passionate about supporting our coastal fishermen and women, bringing in the best local catch while honoring the waters that provide us with such bounty. As proud partners of Good Catch, Broadwater is all about keeping it fresh, sustainable, and community-driven.

Seats are limited for this intimate dining experience, so reserve your spot now and savor the start of summer with us.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Empower Hour
May 20 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Downtown Alive featuring RadDad
May 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NOMA Square

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m

Saturday, May 24, 2025
“Shellebrate” The Start of Summer with Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar’s Beach Bash 5/24
May 24 all-day
Shuckin' shack Oyster Bar Greenville

Celebrate the unofficial start of summer ‘The Shack Way’ at Shuckin’ Shack located at 3620 Pelham Rd in Greenville from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm as they celebrate all things summer. Some event highlights are:

– Delicious appetizers, an endless flow of beer, and, of course, top tier seafood!
– Exclusive deals: Hungry oyster fans and thirsty party people can enjoy raw and steamed oyster specials along with beer and wine specials all day while donning their finest summer-wear like swimsuits, floaties, and board shorts.
– Eat, drink, and dance along to the sounds of the Jazz Trinity.
– The inaugural crowning of Greenville’s first ever Oyster King and Queen, awarded to the most dedicated oyster fans who can finish at least 36 raw oysters in one sitting.

Come on over for a great shuckin’ time at the Shuckin’ Shack Beach Bash!

Thursday, May 29, 2025
Downtown Alive featuring Earsight
May 29 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NOMA Square

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m

Friday, May 30, 2025
Corks Over Calls
May 30 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Larkin's

ake a long lunch, pour a glass, let the voicemails pile up, and enjoy a thoughtfully curated meal crafted by Chef Adam Hayes, perfectly paired with exceptional wines. Gather your friends, raise a glass, and indulge in an afternoon of great food, fine wine, and even better company as we celebrate 20 years of euphoria & Larkin’s!

Those emails can wait, but this experience shouldn’t!

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Empower Hour
Jun 3 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Thursday, June 5, 2025
One Blood and Habit Burger & Grill Community Blood Drive
Jun 5 all-day
Habit Burger & Grill

OneBlood, a not-for-profit blood center serving the southeastern United States, is partnering with Habit Burger & Grill to host community blood drives from June 3-5. Donors will have the opportunity to give the gift of life aboard OneBlood’s Big Red Bus at select Habit Burger & Grill locations in the Upstate.

All presenting donors will receive a free Charburger with Cheese, a $20 eGift card and a limited-edition trucker hat. Donors will also receive a free wellness checkup, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.

To register as a donor and make an appointment, visit givelife.io/habitburger.

Downtown Alive with Jef Chandler Band featuring Marvin King
Jun 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NOMA Square

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m

Saturday, June 7, 2025
An Evening of Love and Light – Concert to celebrate 75th Anniversary
Jun 7 @ 7:30 pm
Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

75th Anniversary Concert – Pat Wictor performing blues and ethereal folk music. Slide guitar. Refreshments available. Come celebrate with us!!

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Community Dinner
Jun 11 @ 6:30 pm
YWCA of Asheville

Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.

Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.

For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Downtown Alive featuring Asheville Junction
Jun 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NOMA Square

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m

Sunday, June 15, 2025
7 Brew Celebrates Father’s Day!
Jun 15 all-day
7 Brew Coffee

7 Brew Coffee is celebrating Father’s Day this year with a special deal–any two medium drinks for $8.88–encouraging guests to take a break and treat the father figures in their lives to a delicious, custom drink and quality time together.

This special is available at all 7 Brew locations. To find the one nearest you, visit 7brew.com/find-a-7-brew

Father’s Day Special- Spartanburg Marriott
Jun 15 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Spartanburg Marriott

Celebrate Dad in style this Father’s Day at Sparks, exclusively at the Spartanburg Marriott! 🎉

Join us on June 15th from 5pm–10pm for a mouthwatering 14oz New York Strip, served with tender asparagus and a perfectly loaded baked potato, blackened and finished with garlic herb butter. 🍽️ Plus, enjoy your choice of draft or bottled beer with your meal! 🍺

📍299 N Church Street, Spartanburg
📲 Reserve now by calling 864.596.1211

Make this Father’s Day unforgettable — great food, great beer, and the man of the hour! 👔💙

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Empower Hour
Jun 17 @ 11:30 am
YWCA of Asheville

Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.

Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.

To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Downtown Alive featuring Flipside
Jun 19 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NOMA Square

**Special Art after Dark night**

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive presented by Spectrum benefiting Metropolitan Arts Council, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. FREE ADMISSION. More than 45,000 people attend this event annually. The event serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council. Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m

I AM an Artist – Free Juneteenth Youth Art Table
Jun 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mattoon Presbyterian Church

Celebrate Juneteenth with art, creativity, and community at the I AM an Artist – Youth Art Table, hosted at historic Mattoon Presbyterian Church!

Youth in Grades 3–8 (and siblings) are invited to:

🎨 Paint rock art
✍️ Fill out an “I AM” affirmation card
🧩 Add a piece to our community mural
🎁 Take home art giveaways + an “I AM an Artist” button
🍽️ Enjoy a free, culturally rooted meal featuring okra, black-eyed peas, watermelon, hibiscus tea & more
This event kicks off the MLJLW Memorial Art Scholarship honoring Ms. Mildred Leatherwood and her great-grandson Ian — helping young people in Greenville grow through art.