Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.
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This weekend, Ashvegas’s own Jason Sandford took it to the streets to support Bike Love 2017, our featured event of the weekend! The event will be held at Salvage Station on Saturday, 2/18 and is presented by New Belgium Brewing.
We’ve got some other fantastic events on tap this weekend. Read on for our full roundup!
“No work. No commerce. Only human solidarity” is the tagline of this nation-wide strike, which invites people who can to leave work and stay out of the system for a full day to protest the Trump administration.
A unique opportunity that joins artist and art dealer. Revolve gallery owner Colby Caldwell in conversation with famed dealer and gallery owner George Hemphill, of Hemphill Fine Arts in Washington, D.C. $10.
The Beer Expo promises many opportunities to nerd out on beer, from the raw ingredients to brewing, packaging, and more. Geek out on beer styles and talk with experts. Tickets are going fast! $30 per session (2 sessions total).
The annual fundraising fiesta for Asheville on Bikes is the place to land this weekend. On the schedule: a reception, a silent auction, a bike raffle, and music from Stephanie Morgan, AoB Welcome, DJ Filth, and DJ Marley. General admission: $20.
The fabulous witchy puppeteer Toybox hosts the first Asheville Vaudeville night of 2017. Standup, contortion, dance, trapeze, burlesque, and all other manner of performances await you. $15 ($12 beginning at 10 pm).
Celebrate local jazz fusion group Triptych Soul’s new self-titled release with this night of progressive jass that blends rock, soul, and classical into its rhythms. See the story on Asheville Grit here. Armadilla opens. Free
The beloved Blue Ridge Roller Girls have their first bout of the season–and they’re pitting vintage Asheville teams the Wham Bam Thank You Ma’ams and the Candy Apple Razor Blades together for a rumble. Family friendly; $2 beer specials! $13 entry; discounts for younger fans.
Monday, February 20
President’s Day
It’s a federal holiday. It’s President’s Day! Spend the day celebrating–or reminiscing about–your favorite president.
Has the Affordable Care Act helped you? Has it worked against you? Share and hear stories about health care access in Buncombe County. Stories will be documented and there will be experts taking questions. Senators Tillis and Burr and media have been invited to this event. For more information: Chris Pelly: 828-231-3704, chris@chrispelly.com Beth Jezek: 828-333-2533, pastacook@att.net, Vijay Kapoor: 828-209-8930, kapoorvj@gmail.com.
