Happy weekend, Asheville! In today’s happening-today edition: Hospital plan review, pride drag brunch fundraiser, and sound meditation with Himalayan bowls + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Hospital plan heads to review: UNC Health applied to open a 92-bed hospital in Asheville under the Certificate of Need process. Services include emergency care and labor and delivery. A hearing is expected in December -- see the hospital plan details.
A fresh chapter emerges: After 2024’s Helene floods, Cotton Mill Studios and Toe River Crafts reopened, unveiling eight studios and a refreshed space, a hopeful step in the River Arts District’s recovery -- see the studio comeback.
Community rallies to help: Helene survivors the Mattress Sisters are still rebuilding, and a fundraiser at Sleep On It Mattress Outlet in Arden is set for June 28 with music, food, and raffles -- read how to support them.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Indoor swings, zero pressure: This week, trade the muddy range for Georgie's Bunker, an Asheville indoor golf hang where four pro-grade simulators track your swing while you sip local beers. Join a league or just smack balls with friends, then call it cross-training for your short game and social life.
Lake day, sleepover: Close enough for a post-work reset, Lake Powhatan Recreation Area & Campground keeps it simple with shaded lakeside sites, glamping tents, a sandy swim beach, hot showers, and picnic spots. Bring the bikes for Bent Creek laps, then rinse off and pretend you’re on vacation without leaving Asheville.
Crave seafood, skip fuss: When your week screams oyster therapy, The Lobster Trap comes through with super fresh plates, local craft beer, and live music that keeps things easy. Slide in with friends, split a mountain of shells, then pretend you’ll only order one more basket... sure.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Asheville Art in the Park @ Pack Square Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Skip the mass-produced vibes and wander Asheville Art in the Park, hosting 50+ top-notch makers slinging pottery, textiles, jewelry, and carved wonders. It’s equal parts treasure hunt and neighborhood reunion, with better conversation, fewer emails, and zero plastic souvenirs.
🏳 June 20th Pride Drag Brunch Fundraiser for Blue Ridge Pride @ Banks Avenue | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats a Pride drag brunch where your biscuit comes with sequins, sass, and a donation receipt. Asheville Drag Brunch takes over Banks Ave. Bar with Biscuit Head South plates and high-glam performances, all benefiting Blue Ridge Pride. Tickets include brunch, start at $25, 21+.
🖼 Art as Storytelling: Tokens of Hope @ Trackside Studios | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Consider this your craft hour with purpose. In this mixed-media portrait class you’ll collage flowers, leaves, and found treasures on a 9x12 canvas, use a printed face or your own black-and-white mug, and finally give that orphan earring, ribbon, and lucky pinecone a starring role.
🎨 A Day of Music & Art @ Asheville Art Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Trade your usual weekend errands for a stroll through the museum, where Decoda and artists from the Decoda Chamber Music Festival turn the galleries into a live soundtrack. It’s all ages, low pressure, and heavy on wonder. Think chamber music that actually roams with you.
🛹 Go Skate 4 Rorey Day @ The Foundation Spot (River Arts District Skateboarding) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Skate shoes or lawn chair, your call, the knees can spectate. Fundraiser for Rorey with a raffle, a best trick throwdown, and live sets from Craven Lore, REEKO - A Tribute to NOFX, and DJ KUTZU, plus Chai Pani eats and New Belgium pours.
🧘 Sunday Sound Meditation with Himalayan Bowls @ Somatic Sounds | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Trade the Sunday scaries for a sonic tune-up as Vivek from Asheville guides a sound meditation with over 40 Himalayan singing bowls. Think spa day for your nervous system, with mats, pillows, and blankets provided, and zero small talk, just deep, resonant calm.
⚾ Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods @ McCormick Field | Sunday (6/21) at 1:05 PM – How about a night at McCormick Field watching our Tourists take on the Hot Rods, with mountain air, local beer, and that perfectly scuffed Asheville charm. Slow-pour baseball at its finest, ideal for gentle heckling, catching up, and teaching the kids the seventh-inning stretch. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Asheville report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North northwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 0 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 24%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 0 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildJust three miles from downtown Asheville, this gated 12-plus-acre estate offers rare privacy with big development potential. The updated 1930s main house brings classic charm, while the guest cottage and air-conditioned three-car garage with apartment space add flexibility. With multiple build options and end-of-the-road seclusion, it stands out as a true Asheville find.
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