• What a Beautiful Buzz | Friday, Feb. 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Honey & the Hive, 23 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville | $45 | This pop-up meal will feature local cheeses and honey-themed small bites alongside meads from Noble Cider and juns from Shanti Elixirs.
• Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Swift Dance Party | Friday, Feb. 24-Saturday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville | $20 | Swifties, rejoice — this dance party features all of Taylor’s hits, plus a costume contest, lipsync battle + photo booth.
• HITS! The Musical | Friday, Feb. 24-Saturday, Feb. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $29-$89 | Dionne Warwick presents 90 minutes of pure joy with extraordinary singing, spectacular dancing, hundreds of costume changes, and state of the art lighting and sound.

• The Great Pottery Throwdown | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Odyssey Clayworks, 236 Clingman Ave., Asheville | Free | Area potters will go head to head in ceramics challenges — attendees can vote on the winning potters, bid on pieces in a silent auction, take part in a raffle, and enjoy light refreshments.
• OpenDoors Art Affair | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 7-11:30 p.m. | The Venue, 21 N Market St., Asheville | $150 | Help raise money for students at this benefit event that includes live + silent auction, libations, and plenty of culinary delights.
• Brewing for a Cause: Ale Sharpton x New Belgium Brewing | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 4-6 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing, 21 Craven St., Asheville | Free | This special event will feature samples of Piano Keys beer, handcrafted ice pops from Buggy Pops, and a panel discussion on the brewing process.
• Groove at the Grove | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 3-6 p.m. | Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove St., Asheville | Free | Choose from ten tables of games, including cards, board games + billiards.

• Funky Flow Mimosa Yoga | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 11:30 a.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | $10 | Join Mandy of Funky Flow Yoga for an all-levels mimosa yoga class suitable for both be
• Wicked Weed West Chili Cook-off | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 12-4 p.m. | Wicked Weed West , 145 Jacob Holm Wy., Candler | Free | Sign up by Monday, Feb. 20 to participate in the competition — or just show up to taste all of the entries and enjoy live music from Stephen Evans.
• Soup & Bowl Benefit | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 12-4 p.m. | Fonta Flora Brewing - Whippoorwill Farm, 6751 North Carolina 126, Asheville | $25 | A soup competition between soup connoisseurs (amateur and professional) to benefit Meeting Place Mission.

• PlantHouse will have its grand opening Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 Hendersonville Rd. in the Biltmore Station shopping center. The experienced-based terrarium workshop and premium plant store aims to offer a wide variety of plants and accessories. 🌿

• Whether you’re looking for a place to play with the kiddos or to decompress with some off-screen time, Asheville has 55+ parks and recreational spots for you to enjoy. Ready to plan your trip to the park? Grab your shades and trusty water bottle — here are some of the 828’s best.

• Veteran reporter Andrew Jones has joined the Asheville Watchdog investigative reporting team. Jones was previously an investigative reporter covering county government and health care for the Asheville Citizen-Times. (Asheville Watchdog)

Why go?

• Memphis is known for its major Bs — barbecue, blues, and Beale Street. Whether you’re a foodie on the hunt for fantastic southern eats, interested in Memphis’ history and music scene, or hoping for exciting nightlife, this is the spot for you.
• Don’t miss Memphis’ major annual happening, Memphis in May, which hosts some of the city’s largest events of the year like Beale Street Music Festival + the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Where to stay:

• Airbnb: Stay in this historic hotel turned modern Airbnb, located right above one of my favorite downtown restaurants, SOB. (~$125/night)
• Splurge hotel: The height of luxury? Staying in the historic Peabody Hotel, where ducks walk the red carpet daily and the rooftop views can’t be beat. (~$250+/night)

• How does Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Going will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $500+ flight to Italy). 🍝*

• Say goodbye to wrinkled clothes. This sleek garment steamer is leakproof and lightweight, making it easy to steam your clothes from home or while on the go. Bonus: It heats up in just 30 seconds and is suitable for a wide range of fabrics. 👚 *

• What we’re eyeing: Zulily’s sneaker shop and some fresh kicks for spring. Shop street styles from Nike, versatile New Balance picks, or fashionable Tory Burch sneakers all on sale now. 👟*