This weekend offers the chance to discover local music, indulge in local sweets, browse local artists and more. As always, we highlight a host of low-cost events to keep you entertained on a budget.
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Lotus brings electro-jams, blinding lights to Asheville
More than a decade into its career, the Philadelphia-based five piece has traded improvisational rock pieces for heavy doses of electronic beats and lush synth landscapes. Stay tuned for a chance to win tickets to the band’s upcoming performance at the Orange Peel.
Drunken Prayer celebrates CD release at The LAB
Old-school Ashevillians may remember Morgan Christopher Geer as frontman of the seminal ‘90s outfit The Merle; newer residents have probably caught wind of his current projects The Unholy Trio and Drunken Prayer (both have a tradition of Asheville holiday shows). Regardless of how you know him, it’s clear that the prolific songwriter has kept one […]
The Werks at Pisgah Brewing Company
Midwestern fusion outfit The Werks brings its rock-centric jams to Pisgah Brewing Company on Friday, continuing the ale house’s diverse music series.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings pets, poets, music and more. As always, we bring you the best in low-cost local entertainment. Know of more weekend happenings? Share your own budget-friendly events in the comments section below.
Attack of the tribute bands
A surprising number of tributes play Asheville this week, offering local music lovers a second crack at The Grateful Dead, The Talking Heads, Sublime and Led Zeppelin.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings art, music and the great outdoors. So whether you browse, participate or sit back and relax, these budget-friendly events are sure to entertain. Share more low-cost happenings in the comments section.
Whole lotta love at The Grey Eagle
69 Love Songs brings affection, rejection and all the joy and heartbreak in between. The performance is a start-to-finish recreation of The Magnetic Fields’ iconic, three-disc album of the same name, and will feature an eclectic mix of local performers that includes Kovacs and the Polar Bear, Electric Owls, Pilgrim and Holiday Childress.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings an eclectic mix of entertainment that includes educational programs, local films, literary readings, raucous rock ‘n’ roll, old-time spirituals and zombies. As always, these events are budget-friendly and sure to keep that wallet where it belongs: in your pocket. Share more lost-cost options in the comments section.
City hosts community meeting to consider Charlotte Street changes
Multimodal transportation is a growing concern in the Asheville area, and tonight, Feb. 6, city residents are invited to join the conversation.
This weekend on a shoestring
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This weekend, enjoy classic music, pay homage to Bob Marley, perform onstage or predict the weather. As always, these events will keep you entertained without breaking the bank.
We like to ride our bicycles
The Asheville cycling community has made some major strides over the past few years, thanks in large part to the efforts of Asheville on Bikes. Now, area riders have a new outlet for sharing stories and highlighting upcoming events with the emergence of VeloCity, a quarterly magazine dedicated exclusively to cycling in the Asheville area. Oh yeah, and I’m in it.
Floating Action joins Benji Hughes at The Grey Eagle
A little background for those unfamiliar with Benji Hughes: The Charlotte-based singer resembles a husky Duane Allman, sporting huge sunglasses, wavy hair that hangs halfway down his back and a beard that’s nearly as long. He sings in a deep baritone, reminiscent of The Magnetic Fields’ Stephin Merritt, writes pop-friendly rock songs with an emphasis on partying and has a habit of shedding his clothes during live shows.
This weekend on a shoestring
Historical lectures, musical benefits, multimedia art exhibits and chaotic rock shows are on the horizon. As always, we highlight these budget-friendly events to keep you entertained and your budget intact.
Blue Jeans and Khaki Pants: Intentionally crude, universally offensive
Blue Jeans and Khaki Pants’ “X-rated honkey-tonk” is not for the faint of heart.
This weekend on a shoestring
Browse local artwork, rock out in a dive bar, hike through a forest or learn about puppies this weekend, all for the price of a large coffee. As always, share more budget-friendly events in the comments section.
Ugly Purple Sweater keeps MoDaddy’s warm
Ugly Purple Sweater might grab one’s attention with its name, but the D.C. five piece has the chops to hold that attention. The band’s latest album, Conventions, is an exercise in lush and rhythmic pop that swims comfortably in the most accessible waters of indie rock.
This weekend on a shoestring
Learn wilderness survival tips, dance to live electronica, sample free yoga classes or learn about origami, all for less than a fast food dinner. As always, share more budget-friendly events in the comments section.
Justin Robinson puts a new slant on old-time
The N.C. native is best known as a founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, but tonight Robinson brings a more varied sound to the mountains as his latest project visits White Horse Black Mountain.
This weekend on a shoestring
Saving for the new year? We’ve got a host of budget-friendly performances and film screenings to kick off 2012 without breaking the bank. As always, share more low-cost events in the comments section.
Asheville on Bikes keeps its eyes on the road
If you've been to a downtown festival, chances are you've seen Asheville on Bikes in action. The local cycling advocacy group's most public face remains its regular "bike corrals," which offer free and secure bicycle parking at a variety of local events, from Downtown After 5 to LAAFF and Bele Chere. The organization also hosts […]