Travel and Outdoors

Caesars Head State Park

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

Falls Park on the Reedy

Unity Park

Paris Mountain State Park

• Sketch Book Club | Monday, June 5 | 6-8 p.m. | Foundation Studios, 27 Foundy St., Asheville | $10 | Bring your sketchbook to this creative community event to develop your art skills.

• Free Sound: Arbor Labor Union & State Park Ranger | Tuesday, June 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Burial Beer Co. - South Slope Taproom, 40 Collier Ave., Asheville | Free | Jam out to free live music from Arbor Labor Union and State Park Ranger at this collaborative concert series from Burial and Static Age Records.
• Body Neutral by Jessi Kneeland Book Launch | Tuesday, June 6 | 7 p.m. | All Bodies Movement and Wellness, 211 Merrimon Ave., Asheville | Free | Celebrate the launch of local author Jessi Kneeland’s debut book, “Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues.”

• No Signal | an immersive dinner event | Wednesday, June 7 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Weaver House, 56 North Main St., Weaverville | $55 | Celebrate national VCR day with retro vibes, a farm-to-table dinner, and craft beverages.
• ATLiens, best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase | Wednesday, June 7 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge- South Slope Lounge, 32 Banks Ave., Asheville | $15 | Hear 20 minute sets from Atlanta comedians Arden Campbell, Kenny Stempien, Reid Pegram, Shelley Gruenberg, and Tank Smith, with all sets being filmed.

• Climate Resilient Gardening | Thursday, June 8 | 2-3:30 p.m. | West Asheville Park, 198 Vermont Ave., Asheville | Free | Join Chris Smith of the Utopian Seed Project for tips on growing a diverse and heat tolerant garden — and take home a taro plant to grow.
• Candles & Cold Beers | Thursday, June 8 | 5:30-7 p.m. | 12 Bones Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Rd., Arden | $25-65 | Create a one-of-a-kind candle scent (and bring home a candle) at this hands-on workshop.

• Restaurant Space Open House at 44 Depot St. in Marion | Tuesday, June 13 | 12-2 p.m. | 44 Depot St., Marion | Free | See this amazing commercial restaurant space for lease and enjoy beer, other non-alcoholic drinks, and locally-catered food — it’s the perfect opportunity to view the historic 120-year-old property.*

• A new inline and roller skate shop is wheeling its way into town. Fish Brains has filed a permit to open up a storefront at 39 Glendale Ave. See the blade crew in action. (Ashevegas Hot Sheet)

• Join Barn Door Cider Works and Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery for its Raclette Dinner on Wednesday, June 14 at 6 p.m. Savor the gooey, melted alpine-style cheese over roasted vegetables and meats along with cider pairings to round out the meal. Tickets are $45.

• Have you ever heard a glass violin being played? Don’t miss your chance at the opening reception of Nick Eggert’s exhibit at the NC Glass Center tomorrow, June 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. Lyndsay Pruett will play Nick’s violin from 7-7:30 p.m.

• Tickets are now on sale for LEAF Festival, happening from Thursday, October 19 to Sunday, October 22. Artists for the fall festival are announced in July.

• Mark your calendar for 103.3 Asheville FM’s Record Fair on Saturday, August 26 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville. Shop from over 30 vendors to find the records, 45s, CDs, and collectibles you’re after. Tickets available soon.

• Get ready to sip + savor during the best weekend in Greenville, SC. We’ve partnered with euphoria Greenville to giveaway one euphoric experience including two tickets to the sold out Seeing Stars: A Michelin-starred Dinner + two nights at one of euphoria’s partner hotels in downtown Greenville. Get the details + enter to win.*

• Hospice is about quality of life. When asked about their experience, families consistently share that they wish they had chosen hospice sooner. See how CarePartners Hospice can help families make the most of their time together. Learn more by calling (828) 255-0231.*

• Summer is here, which means so too is aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*

• It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.

• Lyndon Harris is a forgiveness coach teaching peace, conflict transformation, and strategies for coping with public tragedy.
• Jeffrey Kaplan is the Director of Entrepreneurship at Venture Asheville and leader of the startup JustKibbitz.
• Justin Jones-Fosu is an author, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful.
• Sara Delaney is a global activist and founder of the non-alcoholic beverage line Sarilla.
• Amy Climer is a consultant, emcee, podcast host, and creator of Climer Cards.
• James Nave is a writer, poet, and founder of The Imaginative Storm Writing Project.