• Local Impact Tour 2022: Grind AVL | Tues., Sept. 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Grind AVL, 346 Depot St. | Free | Enjoy a casual evening of community building around local impact as you hear the success story behind Asheville’s first Black-owned coffee shop.
• George Masa’s Wild Vision: An Evening with Author Brent Martin | Tues., Sep. 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Asheville | Fairview Library, 1 Taylor Rd. Free | Author, poet, and environmental organizer Brent Martin will discuss his new book “George Masa’s Wild Vision: A Japanese Immigrant Imagines Western North Carolina.” 📙

• Ginger’s Revenge Ribbon Cutting | Wed., Sep. 28 | 4 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge South Slope Lounge, 32 Banks Ave. | Free | Celebrate the opening of the South Slope lounge with a special ribbon cutting, door prizes, small batch ginger beers + craft cocktails, and vegan cheese. 🍺
• Farm to Table Dinner on the Quad | Wed., Sep. 28 | 5 p.m. | UNC Asheville, 1 University Hts. | $28 | This annual dinner + fall harvest ritual features live klezmer music, educational opportunities, and thoughtful menu planning that reflect the Southern Jewish experience. 🍽️
• Foodie Book Club | Wed., Sep. 28 | 7 p.m. | Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St. | Free | This month’s book club will discuss “Hippie Food: How Back-to-the-Landers, Longhairs, and Revolutionaries Changed the Way We Eat.”
• Movies Under the Stars | Wed., Sep. 28 | 7 p.m. | Haiku I Do, 26 Sweeten Creek Rd. | $10 | Check out this outdoor screening of “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.”
• Community Meditation for Pride Week | Wed., Sept. 28 | 6-7 p.m. | Botanical Gardens, 151 WT Weaver Blvd. | Free | Sit in quiet with community and process the meaning, origins, roots, and purpose of Pride. 🌈

• The Edible - JEWISH - South: The Power of Food and the Making of Jewish Southerners | Thurs., Sep. 29 | 6 p.m. | UNC Asheville, 1 University Hgts. | Free | Author, editor + academic Marcie Cohen Ferris will lead a bittersweet journey through the fascinating story of Jewish life in the American South.
• WomanUP Workshop: Advocating for pay equity | Thurs., Sep. 29 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Virtual | $15+ | Laura Webb of Webb Investment Services and Her Two Cents podcast moderates a panel discussion about how the wage gap impacts individuals and how individuals and organizations can achieve pay equity.

• Appa-Laffin’ Mountain Revue | Fri., Sep. 30 | 8 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O’Henry Ave. | $16+ | Check out the inaugural event of this monthly comedy, variety, and game show that features local talent.
• The Infamous Stringdusters | Fri., Sept. 30 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station | $30+ | This spirited bluegrass jam band will also include a performance from country performer Sierra Hull. 🎤

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• At today’s Asheville City Council meeting, there will be a one-year report on the updated noise ordinance (which went into effect last September). There will also be a public hearing on a possible $1.5 million loan that would support affordable housing for seniors. See the full agenda and tune in at 5 p.m. 📢

• In addition to crackling leaves + cozy drinks, ‘tis also the season for increased bear activity. Here’s what you need to know about bear safety, plus what else to expect from our furry neighbors throughout the fall. 🐻 (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Where are our Zoomers at? We’re referring to the library pass, of course — grab a ZOOM pass from Buncombe County Public Libraries this fall (all library card holders are eligible) and get free access to local attractions, including entry to the The Asheville Art Museum + paddleboat and launch passes at Lake Julian Park. See the full list of partners.

• Astral has a gift for the river and for you this Fri., Sept. 30. Head to New Belgium Brewing (21 Craven St.) for a river clean-up with the French Broad Riverkeeper from 12-5 p.m., plus shop the Friends + Family Sale to score deals on apparel like shoes + life jackets. RSVP for the clean-up.

• Listen to some Celtic tunes next month at White Horse Black Mountain (105 Montreat Rd., Black Mountain) with masters of the genre. Celtic band The Tannahill Weavers will play on Sun., Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Irish singer + WNC resident Aoife Clancy will perform Mon., Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. 🎶

• Poetry fans, check out Tender Gravity, a new book of poetry about nature, humanity, and the future from local Marybeth Holleman. The poems draw from Marybeth’s time exploring botany + nature in WNC. Bonus: Join the author for a reading at plēb urban winery on Thurs., Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

• Curious about the wide (er, small) world of bonsai trees? Starting in October, the NC Arboretum will offer classes that focus on bonsai design, styling + curation. You can also check out the outdoor bonsai exhibition garden now through November. 🌱

• Students from Asheville High School will represent our country as members of the “All American D-Day Band” at the D-Day Memorial Parade in Normandy, France (slated for June 2023). The band includes trumpet player Virginia Griffith, Sam Rattigan on baritone saxophone, and percussionist Pierce Ruch. 🎷 (Mountain Xpress)

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• Bird watchers can win new Nikon binoculars just in time for the fall migration thanks to Happy Birdwatcher’s fall giveaway of up to $250 in prizes. Pro tip: Order custom-location birdseed and make your backyard a bird watching hotspot.*

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The Block Party on Liberty Street | Sat., Oct. 1, 2-7 p.m.

Black Mountain Oktoberfest | Sat., Oct. 1, 12-8 p.m.

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands | Thurs., Oct. 13-Sun., Oct. 16

LEAF 50th Festival | Fri., Oct. 21-Sun., Oct. 23