• Elle King: A-Freakin-Men Tour | Fri., Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave. | $35-$38 | Enjoy original, country and blues-infused rock and roll music from this award winning singer-songwriter.
• Friday Farmstand | Friday, Feb. 17 | 3-7 p.m. | Peace Gardens, 47 Bryant St. | Free entry | Pay what you can for locally and organically-grown produce at this farm stand that operates on the honor system.
• An Evening with Lotus | Friday, Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr. | $29.50-$35 | Let the melodic sounds of this instrumental electronic jam band get your weekend started off right.
• Be Mine, Metal Night | Friday, Feb. 17 | 9 p.m. | 27 Club, 180 Patton Ave. | $10 | Make moves on cuties to the backdrop of metal guitar sounds.

• Asheville Celtic Festival | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Western North Carolina Agricultural Center - Davis Event Center, 761 Boylston Hwy., Fletcher | $8-$495 | Wear your best tartan to celebrate all things Celtic with live entertainment, stouts and ales, genealogy, and more.
• White Labs Test Kitchen: Pizza Making | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 2 p.m. | White Labs Asheville, 172 S. Charlotte St. | $55 | Learn expert tips and tricks on how to make, ferment and prepare your own pizza dough — plus leave with a take-home pizza kit to enjoy.
• Barks and Beers | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 1-4 p.m. | 12 Bones Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Rd. | Free entry | Come for the BBQ and beer, stay for the adoptable pups from Mountain Pet Rescue.
• Cider Yoga | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Urban Orchard Cider Company - West, 210 Haywood Rd. | $10 | Enjoy craft ciders and a relaxing, all-levels yoga class, courtesy of Mandy of Funky Flow Yoga.
• Hot Girl Hoedown | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 p.m. | Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Ave. | $15-$20 | Grown and sexy folks will enjoy this tribute to the inimitable music of Cardi B. and Megan thee Stallion.

• King Cake Ice Cream Release | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 12 p.m. | The Hop Ice Cream, 640 Merrimon Ave. | Free entry | Celebrate the release of The Hop’s small batch, limited edition King Cake ice cream.
• AMG Parade & Queen’s Ball | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 3:05 -10 p.m. | South Slope. Asheville | Laissez les bon temps rouler at this 16th annual official Mardi Gras parade.
• Pet Portrait Printmaking Class | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 4-6 p.m. | Twin Leaf Brewery, 144 Coxe Ave. | Learn the basic techniques of relief printmaking from local artist Erika Busse — a portion of the proceeds goes to the Asheville Humane Society.
• Divine’s Karaoke Kiki | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 7 p.m. | Green Man Brewery, 27 Buxton Ave. | Enjoy an evening of karaoke and craft beer.

• The Great Backyard Bird Count takes place Friday, Feb 17-Tuesday, Feb. 21. The community science event invites people to go outside and watch, learn about, count + celebrate birds. Participate from home or head to the NC Arboretum Saturday, Feb. 18 for free beginner bird walks, bird crafts, and live bird demos.

• Looking for some bunny to love? February is Adopt a Rabbit Month, and to celebrate, the Asheville Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for all bunnies through Saturday, Feb. 18. See its ear-resistable adoptables. 🐇 (WLOS)

• Citizen Vinyl has been featured on CNN. The local record factory was highlighted for its unique blend of music, food, and art, including vinyl record production, public listening room, and craft cocktails. Check it out.

Why go?

• Palm Springs has been the desert getaway for Hollywood royalty for nearly 100 years.
• Need to warm up during the winter? Palm Springs has an average high of ~70° from December to February.

Act like a local:

• Food: Head to Tac/Quila and pair a Jalisco Mule (tequila, lime and watermelon juices, simple syrup, ginger beer, and mint) with the Stuffed Guerito Peppers, made with chorizo, oaxaca cheese, and chipotle mayo.
• Drink: Stop by the RetroRoom Lounge to show off your karaoke skills.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Mediterranean villa (~$882/night)

• 55°. That’s the optimal temperature for storing wine. So unless you enjoy keeping your humble abode chilled year round, we recommend buying a wine fridge to foster favorable conditions for long-term aging. Our pick: this sleek wine fridge with touch-panel control and capacity for 24 bottles. Cheers. 🍷 *

• Super Bowl weekend may be over, but NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off Friday, Feb. 17. See the lineup of events — like tomorrow’s All-Star Celebrity Game and Sunday’s 72nd NBA All-Star Game — and get your hands on the limited edition All-Star merch before it sells out. 🏀 *

• Dreaming of a tropical summer vacation? Us too. We’re eyeing this romantic villa with pristine views in Costa Rica and this charming beachfront cottage in St. Kitts. Or maybe we’ll splurge on a trip to Tahiti and stay in this beach house with a private pool. 🏝️ *