It's five o'clock somewhere — And on select Fridays in Asheville, that means it's time to head downtown for dancing, shopping, drinks, and food truck bites.

Downtown After 5 returns this Friday, April 18, and this year, the free community concert series is heading back to Pack Square Park instead of North Lexington Avenue.

The venue change brings new features including more room to spread out on the lawn, access to public restrooms, a dedicated kids zone, and a marketplace of local goods curated by Horse and Hero.

Friday's concert is the first of three, each highlighting different themes, genres, and local partners. Here's what's in store:

Downtown in Bloom | April 18 | Caitlin Krisko + the Broadcast and The Dirty French Broads | Asheville Greenworks
Juneteenth Celebration | June 20 | Southern Avenue and DJ Phantom Pantone | MLK Jr. Association + Black Wall Street
90's Country Night | August 15 | Mustache the Band and Take the Wheel | Blue Ridge Pride

Bonus: This week, Gus Cutty will be doing a live painting in Pack Square Park and there will be an after-party at Hemingway’s Cuba, featuring The Sun Sippers for those who want to keep the party going a little later than 9 p.m.

Parking, pets, and passes

Parking will be available in any of the city's garages as well as street parking.

Pets are not allowed in permitted special event boundaries — certified service dogs are allowed.

Looking for a more elevated experience? Snag a preferred access pass.