• St. Waggy’s Day | Friday, Mar. 17 | 5-7 p.m. | Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton St., Asheville | Free | Bring your pups out for some happy tail-wagging at this pawesome St. Patrick’s Day Pawty.
• The Vagina Monologues | Friday, Mar. 17 | 7 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $25-$35 | All of the proceeds of this iconic production’s ticket sales go to support local nonprofit Helpmate of Asheville.
• ATLiens, best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase | Friday, Mar. 17 | 8-10 p.m. | GiGi’s Underground, 122-002 College Ave., Asheville | $15 | Be delighted by a surprise roster of hilarious Atlanta comedians.
• Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl | Friday, Mar. 17-Saturday, Mar. 18 | 4-11:59 p.m. | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Ave. | $20-$25 | Keep the party moving with stops at Banks Ave. Bar, Catawba Brewing Co., Daddy Mac’s Down Home Dive, Dalton Distillery and One World Brewing, with an after-party at Scandals.

• Alablazers Beer Fest | Saturday, Mar. 18 |1-4 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company Event Center & Barrel Room, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy. | $55-$80 | Sample craft suds more than 25 NC breweries at this inaugural fest celebrating NC beers.
• Therapeutic Slow Flow Yoga | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Mount Inspiration Apparel, 444 Haywood St., Asheville | $0-$15 | All bodies are welcome at this class, which explores meditation, breathwork, and movement.
• Spring Equinox – Reiki & Sound Event | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | One World Brewing West, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $18 | Ring in spring with a sound healing and reiki experience — tea and taro will follow the ceremony.
• Barketype and Mountain Pet Rescue Adoption Event | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 1-4 p.m. | Archetype Brewing, 265 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Meet adoptable pups and maybe take one home at this monthly event.
• Red Clay Revival | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $10-$12 | Enjoy an evening of Americana and roots-inspired original tunes from this local band.

• Sunday Brunch at Black Wall Street AVL | Sunday, Mar. 19 | 10:30 a.m. | Black Wall Street AVL New Building, 8 River Arts Pl. | Free | Enjoy a meal and network with the community at this brunch event.
• 2023 UNC Asheville Annual Pi(e) Run | Sunday, Mar. 19 | 3:14 p.m. | UNC Asheville Quad, 1 University Heights, Asheville | $10-$20 | Run or walk (or skip or trot) 3.14-miles in honor of Pi Day at this annual fun run.
• Fringe Kick Off Party | Sunday, Mar. 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Marquee Asheville, 36 Foundy St. | Free entry | Celebrate the launch of this year’s Fringe Arts Festival with live entertainment and drink specials.
• Irish Chili Cook-off | Sunday, Mar. 19 | 2-4 p.m. | Sweeten Creek Brewing, 1127 Sweeten Creek Rd.| Free entry | Sample and vote on chilis prepared by 12 amateur teams.

• Local nonprofit Babies Need Bottoms recently distributed its one millionth diaper to area families. To celebrate, it’s partnering with Asheville Outlets + Mission Health to host a diaper drive. Want to help? Drop off supplies at collection bins located in the Asheville Outlets Food Court from March 17-31. (WLOS)

• Chef Terri Terrell has shared her recipe for Southern-style shakshuka. Using collards in place of peppers + tomatoes, smoked paprika and Urfa chili, the breakfast dish also includes smoked paprika, Urfa chili, and red miso paste from American Miso Co. for a rich umami flavor. Get thee to the kitchen. (Edible Asheville)

• Wanna learn more about Asheville’s automotive history? Catch Mountaineer Motor Tours’ presentation on Thursday, April 27 at Central United Methodist Church (27 Church St.) at 5 p.m. Presented on behalf of the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County, the event will be an informative drive down memory lane.

Why go?

• Despite only having a population of ~545 people, this alpine village is one of Georgia’s most visited cities (with plenty of reason) with fun for the whole family.
• Spend a day touring a vineyard + tasting Georgia wines at the Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Pro tip: spend $35 for a wine flight and receive a commemorative wine glass to take home with you.

Where to stay

• VRBO: Spectacular mountain chalet, short walk to downtown + activities ($270/night)
• Airbnb: Moonlight Kiss romantic cabin, tucked away from the city ($147/night)

• Looking for a new laptop that checks all the boxes without breaking the bank? Enter: the Acer Chromebook 311. This lightweight laptop is decked out with all the essential Google apps — like Google Chrome and Google Calendar — it’s quiet, and it has up to 10 hours of battery life.*

• What we’re buying for our cars: Dash cams. The REDTIGER Dual Dash Camera captures both the front and rear of your car and can be a lifesaver when it comes to contesting traffic violations and recording evidence of collisions. Plus, it connects to your mobile device.*

• Summer travel is just around the corner. On our radar: this mid-century modern stay in Martha’s Vineyard. For something a little more tropical, our pick is this seaside cottage in St. John. If international travel is calling your name, this charming home along the French Riviera is for you.*