See the light show

What to know before your adventure

• Cover your flashlight with red or blue cellophane.
• Only use your flashlight to locate your viewing spot and always keep it pointed at the ground — turn it off once you arrive.
• Do not try and catch the fireflies.

• Blue Ghost Photo Tour | Monday, May 22 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Cradle of Forestry, 11250 Pisgah Hwy., Pisgah Forest | $250 | Photographers can practice their long exposure shots of Blue Ghost Fireflies with guide Bobby Bradley — participants are required to bring their own equipment.
• Scent Artistry | Monday, May 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Elephant Door Makerspace & Market, 126 Swannanoa River Rd., Asheville | $33 | Learn about the history and science of plant-based aromatics and create your own signature scent.

• Bob Moog’s 89th “Electric Birthday” | Tuesday, May 23 | 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. | Moogseum, 56 Broadway St., Asheville | $20-$125 | Celebrate the late Bob Moog’s 89th birthday with guided tours and a special evening event with synthesizer pioneer Dr. Patrick Gleeson.
• Trailbound Trailsounds | Tuesday, May 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Hiking Trails at Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville | Free | Become one with nature while enjoying an evening of live Zimbabwean-style music and Highland’s new Trailbound Hazy Juicy Ale.
• Paint & Sip with Monet and Chardonnay | Tuesday, May 23 | 6-8 p.m. | 12 Bones Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Rd., Arden | $38 | Enjoy a brew and learn how to paint a portrait of an elephant at this guided art event.
• Screams in the Stacks! Horror Film Series | Tuesday, May 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Horror fans unite for this scary cool film series — this month’s film is the 1984 classic, “Nightmare on Elm Street.”

• DARC. Family Night | Wednesday, May 24 | 5:30-9 p.m. | The Mellowdrome, 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville | Free | The Downtown Asheville Racing Club hosts its 2nd annual Family Night with snacks, meals, and of course, its “Ring of Fire” bike races.
• Business in Color | Wednesday, May 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St., Asheville | Free | This networking event aims to foster a more diverse business landscape, supporting BIPOC business owners and professionals.

• Disc Golf Putting and First Throw Clinic | Thursday, May 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Hiking Trails at Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville | $25 | Learn the basics of disc golf at this event for first-time players — plus, take home a Highland disc.
• Change Your Palate Cooking Demo | Thursday, May 25 | 5:30-7 p.m. | AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness & Opportunity Center, 216 Asheland Ave., Asheville | Free | Learn tips and tricks for healthy cooking at this demo tailored towards those with type 2 diabetes or hypertension.

• Looking for a way to honor Memorial Day? A ceremony observing the holiday will be held at Pack Square on Monday, May 29 at 2 p.m. Retired Marine Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin will be the keynote speaker. (Mountain Xpress)

• The inaugural AVLFest has announced its second standalone headliner, Kurt Vile and the Violators, playing at Highland Brewing’s Meadow Stage on Friday, August 4. You must have an AVLFest weekend pass to attend.

• The 2nd annual Bike Fest returns to Asheville from July 14 to July 16. Every type of rider can enjoy pop-up bike parks, town rides, clinics, and product expos at Rabbit Rabbit. Plus, cyclists can register to compete in Gran Fondo Asheville, with 30, 60, and 100-mile races.

• Hi-Wire Brewing is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a Small Batch Beer Festival taking place Saturday, July 29 from 1-6 p.m. at the RAD Beer Garden. Enjoy 10 collaboration releases, rare bottle poppings every half hour, food trucks, live music, and more. Get your tickets.

• Remember when the WNC Nature Center’s American Red Wolves welcomed nine new pups to their pack earlier this month? The three-week-old baby wolves are starting to open their eyes, with some already moving on their own. See pictures of the growing pups.

• This Friday, May 26, Queen Bee and the Honeylovers will take the stage at White Horse Black Mountain. The band is known for its Asheville-themed songs, drawing influences from swing, blues, and Latin music. At the show, the band is releasing a live CD recorded at Isis Music Hall.

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