Festivals

Honoring the holiday with a week of events

• Fur and Feathers | Tuesday, June 13 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Children will learn the importance of wildlife rehabilitation by interacting with native birds of prey, songbirds, reptiles and mammals — registration required.
• Belonging & Non-Belonging: The History and Future of Zines in WNC | Tuesday, June 13 | 5-7 p.m. | Buncombe County Special Collections, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Learn about the past, present, and future of zines at the opening reception for resident artist Miles Lamberson’s exhibit — plus, create your own zine to add to the collection.
• 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.*

• Tea and Poetry Workshop | Wednesday, June 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Dobra Tea East Asheville, 1011 Tunnel Rd. Ste. 180, Asheville | $15 | Josh Lerman leads a class on the creative process of poetry with a special tea ceremony.
• Drawing to Learn Wild Flowers | Wednesday, June 14 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W State St., Black Mountain | $45 | Learn drawing techniques while creating a nature journal of beautiful and diverse local spring wildflowers.

• Site-Specific Cyanotype Workshop | Thursday, June 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Asheville Print Studio, 191 Lyman St., Studio #108, Asheville | $150 | Create unique cyanotypes using a historic photographic process at this one-day workshop.
• Davis Family Vineyards Wine Dinner | Thursday, Jun. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Rhubarb, 7 SW Pack Sq., Asheville | $85 | Sip wines from Davis Family Vineyards with winemaker Guy Davis, paired with Appalachian fare.

• Downtown After 5 | Friday, June 16 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Downtown Asheville, 100 Block of N.Lexington Ave., Asheville | Free | Enjoy local beer, cider, wine + food while jamming to Victoria Victoria, Charlie Hunter and Josh Phillips.
• Dark Star Orchestra | Friday, June 16-Saturday, June 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $35-$60 | Jam out to this Grateful Dead cover band on its two-day run.

• Max’s latest reality series, “Swiping America,” kicks off its first episode right here in Asheville. The show follows four NYC singles as they travel to a new city each episode and go on a series of blind dates set up on dating apps. Catch the Asheville episode when it premieres on Thursday, June 15. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Food Network featured Buxton Hall BBQ’s buttermilk fried chicken sandwich on its list of the country’s 30 best fried chicken sandwiches. Show your love for the famous sammie topped with a double whammy of American and pimento cheese by picking one up from Buxton Hall BBQ or Buxton Chicken Palace. (Food Network)

• Asheville Regional Airport is encouraging travelers to arrive two hours before flights to secure parking due to a surge in travel. Three overflow lots have opened to accommodate the increase, with shuttles servicing all lots. The airport is continuing work on a new 600-space lot, slated for completion by the fall.

• Interested in improving your housing situation? Attend the Housing Mobility Workshop on June 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hillcrest Community Center. Receive assistance in credit repair, moving from public housing to the private rental market, or starting the process of homeownership.

• Producer, engineer, and artist manager Kevin Moloney joins Citizen Studios as the Producer in Residence. The Ireland native has worked with the likes of U2, Sinead O’Connor, Kate Bush, and Van Morrison. Moloney describes his new home of Citizen Studios “like a half-sized version of the Abbey Road room.”

• Cultura presents Supper Solstice as part of its Cultivated Community Dinner series this Thursday, June 15 at 6 p.m. Chef Chad Holmes will put a southern twist on Spanish and French techniques as a nod to his grandmothers. Tickets are $125 with proceeds benefiting Equal Plates Project. Email to reserve tickets.

• Things are getting electric at the Weaverville Library. The Blue Ridge EV Club is hosting an Electric Vehicle Auto Show on Tuesday, June 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Get an up-close and personal look at eight different electric vehicle models and ask owners questions.

• Help fuel the community blood supply with The Blood Connection and they’ll help fuel your vacation or travel plans. TBC is offering $60 in rewards for blood donors in June (mobile exclusions apply and rewards may vary), and new eGift card options — for a limited time. Find a location and donate.*