
The Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective took to the stage this month for the third rendition of the 369 Monologue and Short Play Festival. Our review covers four of this year’s pieces.

“Final Destination: Bloodlines” is all about getting the family together for a backyard barbecue… in more ways than one! It may be the sixth film in the horror series, but “Bloodlines” is easily the finest “Final Destination” yet.

The Weeknd stars as a version of himself in “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” Read our review of the film, also starring Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.

From Asheville Beer Week to the Saluda Arts Festival, we’ve got your weekend plans covered with our guide to local happenings in the 828.

The festival will bring over 90 artists from all over Western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, including a few Saluda locals, to showcase their wares.

New Morning Gallery will officially reopen today, May 14, with a grand reopening celebration to follow on Friday, June 20.

Accessible Towns is a digital initiative launching in summer 2025 which will populate a map of Asheville with accessibility scores for local restaurants and businesses.

Asheville Music School, a local nonprofit promoting affordable music education and outreach, will host their 11th Sound Effects benefit concert from noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 18 at One World Brewing West.

Strive Not to Drive Week will begin Monday, May 19 in Western North Carolina with free rides on Asheville Rides Transit buses.

The RAD Art Market will be held every Saturday from now through November in the parking lot of Pine Gate Renewables, 130 Roberts St.