The Montford Park Players: North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare festival * Photo: Montford Park Players

Free summer Shakespeare in the park kicks off this weekend

The Montford Park Players offers "The Asheville Shakesperience" this Fri., Sat. and Sun., June 4, 5 & 6, 2010. It's classic theatrical entertainment under the stars — and it's free. Bring a blanket, food, family, friends (and umbrella). | 2010 Schedule & Rain Policy: More> | Directions: More>

Dave Wendelin's 'Deep in the Moonlight' CD release concert at 8 p.m., June 5 | Price: Donations | Noteworthy: The concert will be held at the Masonic Temple (80 Broadway), which has now opened its doors to select events. | Concert info: More> | Masonic Temple info: More>

Asheville celebrates win with Beer City Festival June 5
Limited number of tickets, buy in advance

Asheville was recently voted as BeerCity, USA 2010. | On Sat., June 5, 2010, it celebrates the win with an outdoor downtown festival. The $35 per ticket event will be held in the new Roger McQuire Park, located in front of Asheville City Hall and just down from Vance Monument near Pack Place. The festival runs from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance. | More>

WNC Jazz Society brings New Orleans jazz to Asheville | June 6 | More>