🌱 Spring for seeds

• BB Barns, 3377 Sweeten Creek Rd., Arden
• Sow True Seed, 243 Haywood St., Asheville
• Jesse Israel and Sons Garden Center, WNC Farmers’ Market at 570 Brevard Rd., Asheville

🌱 Get growing

• Beans
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Kale
• Lettuce

• Lake Street Dive | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 10 a.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, 87 Haywood St., Asheville | $37-$77 | Enjoy an easygoing, semi-acoustic evening with Lake Street Dive as the band performs a revue of their 18-year catalog of songs.
• What is Tai Chi and Is it Right for Me? | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 6-7 p.m. | 1561 Alexander Rd., Leicester | Free | This introductory class focuses on the health benefits of Tai Chi and the history of the practice as an art form.
• Debut Storytellers! | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakshore Dr., Weaverville | Free | Enjoy the tales of four newly-minted storytellers as they share funny and touching perspectives.
• Open House Events at Carolina Day School | Tuesday, Jan. 17-Thursday, Jan. 19 | Times vary | Carolina Day School, 1345 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville | Free | Ashevillians are invited to tour Carolina Day during an upcoming Open House for an up close and personal visit to help them choose their child’s school for the 2023-24 school year.*

• Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Keynote Address from Clint Smith, “Our History, Reimagined” | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 7-8:30 p.m. | UNC Asheville, 1 University Heights, Asheville | Free | UNC Asheville presents “Our History, Reimagined,” a Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration address from keynote speaker Clint Smith.
• Birding for Kids with the NC Arboretum | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 4-5 p.m. | Weaverville Library, 41 N. Main St., Weaverville | Free | This educational program teaches about some WNC bird species and helps attendees spot birds living around the library.

• In Conversation: Ani Volkan | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 4-5 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Sq., Asheville | Free | Join printmaker and educator Ani Volkan for a talk about printmaking — this event is free with cost of admission.
• Asheville Drag Brunch Presents: Date Night with Divine | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | Highland Brewing Taproom, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville | Free | Expect interactive games and shenanigans at this drag show hosted by Divine The Bearded Lady.

• Asheville Hot Chocolate Races | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 8-11:30 a.m. | Isaac Dickson Elementary School, 125 Hill St., Asheville | $20-$70 | Races will begin and end at the school, and include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a “marshmallow dash” for kids 12 and younger — register to participate.

• 58º | Scattered showers | 60% chance of rain

• La Bodega is throwing a “Pintxo Party” on Wednesday, Feb. 1 and you’re invited. Tickets include wine, a menu brimming with Spanish-style bites, and a special appearance from Chef Ryan Bartlow, who heads the New York City establishment Ernesto’s.

• Ginger’s Revenge products are headed to South Carolina. The Asheville-based ginger beer maker has partnered with Charleston company Bear Island Distributors to bring its beverages all over the state. We love to see it. 🍾

• Curious about the history of Pack Square? Then you may enjoy this recent feature from Mountain Xpress, which travels back in time to explore the square’s evolution, from the 1960s to now, including that one time the square almost became the Asheville Mall.

• Retro Coffee is hosting a community clothing swap on Sunday, Feb. 5, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. To participate, drop off adult clothes the day prior. Bonus: Anyone who brings in a donation receives $1 off their coffee, tea, or pastry order. The shop is located at 2619 Sweeten Creek Rd. 👕

• Need electricity? Don’t get caught unprepared — having a portable generator on hand means you can plug in a power tool on a job site or need emergency power at home (read: still warm + cozy during a winter power outage). Here’s how to choose the right one for your home.*