ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) – Springtime has arrived in Western North Carolina. With warm weather and sunny afternoons, the region has woken up from its winter hibernation, ready to celebrate the joys of the season. With the beautiful weather, events abound this weekend in The 828. Find the right one for you right now.
Here is a selection of events for the weekend of April 4-6 from the 828newsNOW Events website.
“Asheville and the Biltmore: An Artistic Journey” Art Exhibition – Artist Jean-Pierre Dubreuil’s newest exhibition, titled “Asheville and the Biltmore: An Artistic Journey,” opens at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 4 at Asheville Gallery of Art. The French-born oil painter’s pieces will be viewable for free daily through April 31.
Asheville Maker Faire – Billed by event organizers as “Part science fair, part county fair and part something entirely new,” the annual maker’s exhibition is set to wow audiences with gadgets, gizmos and all manner of curiosities. The free event is scheduled for 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 at the Mission Health A-B Tech Conference Center.
Color Me Asheville by Goodwill – Goodwill’s annual fashion show, Color Me Asheville, returns to the Orange Peel at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4. This year, the repurposing festival will be benefitting BeLoved Asheville. Tickets for in-person attendance and the live stream are available now.
Read this article on Color Me Asheville by Goodwill.
Connect Beyond Festival – Asheville is well-known for its various festivals. This weekend, the Connect Beyond Festival returned. Enjoy the art-centered event from 12 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 at Third Room.
Read this article on the Connect Beyond Festival.
Critter Kitchen Board Game Release – A new game with a culinary and creature theme is releasing this weekend at Well Played Board Game Cafe. Sit down and learn to play Critter Kitchen with up to four of your friends, coworkers or family. The event will run from 6 – 9 p.m. on Friday, April 4. A flat rate fee of $40 includes admission for your group of up to five and a copy of the game to keep.
Nolo’s Very First ‘First Friday Art & Cocktails’
Asheville’ Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop Nolo begins a new tradition this weekend. From 5 – 9 p.m. on Friday, April 4, join their first ever First Friday Art & Cocktails night. The event is a collaboration with Resurrection Studios Collective.
Read this article about Resurrection Studios Collective.
“The Lehman Trilogy” Stage Play – Winner of the 2022 Tony for Best Play, this production centers on the fall of the Lehman Brothers financial firm in 2008, ushering in the Great Recession. Learn the story of the Italian immigrants that brought the world economy to a standstill. Tickets are available through the North Carolina Stage Company.