This Weekend in Asheville: Pharaohs, Fashion, Funk & Fun

Asheville --  Welcome to your official Weekend Survival Guide, If your calendar’s looking too clean and your soul’s craving a little chaos (the good kind), Asheville’s got you covered this weekend with ancient tombs, recycled runway shows, yoga in a barn, and more live music than your Spotify algorithm can handle.

🔱 Walk Like an Egyptian (at the Biltmore, no less)
We’re talking Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures — a full-on, time-warped walk through one of history’s most famous archaeological finds. Over 1,000 replicas of ancient treasures are on display inside Biltmore’s Amherst Gallery, and it's basically the closest you’ll get to Cairo without TSA.

🗓️ All Weekend | 📍 Biltmore Estate | 🎟️ Tickets required
💡 Tip: Go early to avoid crowds and pretend you're a cursed explorer while you’re at it.

🛍️ Sip. Shop. Repeat.
Grovewood Gallery is throwing its Spring Sip & Shop, and you know what that means: artisan demos, wine in hand, and 10% off everything. Even your inner minimalist will want to redecorate.

🗓️ Friday & Saturday, 11 AM–5 PM | 📍 Grovewood Gallery
🍷 Free wine. Local art. Good vibes.

🎤 Poetry and Ice Cream? Yes Please.
The Hop West is bringing spoken word to the swirl. Cozy up with a cone while local poets drop verses that’ll melt your heart faster than your scoop.

🗓️ Friday, 6–8 PM | 📍 The Hop West
🍦 Entry: Free with purchase of chill vibes and creamy sugar.

💃 Asheville Goes Full Thrift Couture
Color Me Asheville is not your grandma’s fashion show. Local designers take Goodwill threads and turn them into fire runway looks. This upcycled style extravaganza hits The Orange Peel Friday night — get ready for sequins, sass, and sustainability.

🗓️ Friday, 6–10 PM | 📍 The Orange Peel
🎟️ Tickets available online and at the door.

🚲 Pedal-Powered Party: Spring Out ‘25
Join the crew at Wedge Brewing for a citywide community bike ride, advocacy rally, and low-key beer fest all rolled into one. Whether you're on a fixie or a cruiser, this event puts the “motion” in commotion.

🗓️ Saturday, 1–7PM | 📍 Wedge Brewing Co.
💬 BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike)

🧘 Barn Yoga at Hickory Nut Gap
If you’ve ever wanted to downward dog next to a goat (or at least near a barn), this is your shot. Start Sunday slow with yoga on a real farm, followed by shopping and locally brewed cider.

🗓️ Sunday, 10–11 AM | 📍 Hickory Nut Gap Farm
🌾 All levels welcome. Bonus: Fresh mountain air, no extra charge.

🎶 Music, Mayhem & Microphones
Asheville’s stages are jumping this weekend. A few standout shows:

Friday: Peggy Ratusz & Daddy LongLegs blues it up at Pillar Rooftop.

Saturday: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings hit Harrah’s — Americana royalty, folks.

Sunday: Yonder Mountain String Band brings the jamgrass heat to The Orange Peel.

🎟️ Check local listings for times, tickets, and opening acts.

🌀 Improv, Laughs & Latin Nights
Feel like laughing until you snort? Try “Rage @ The Stage” at NC Stage Company Friday night. Want to dance instead? DJ MTN VIBEZ is spinning at Hemingway’s Cuba on Saturday, and it’s hotter than a summer sidewalk.

🔚 Bottom Line?
Whether you’re sipping wine, spinning wheels, or spinning on a dance floor, this weekend in Asheville is full throttle. So charge your phone, clear some space on your camera roll, and tag @WNCTimes when you’re out living your best life.

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