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• Min Xiao-Fen’s New Film Scores Performed Live | Thursday, June 22 | 8 p.m. | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College St., Asheville | $15 | See multi-instrumentalist Min Xiao-Fen perform original film scores for two historical Chinese silent films from the 1920s, “Romance of the Fruit Peddler” and “Romance of the Western Chamber.”

• Pack Square Artisan Market | Friday, June 23-Friday, Oct. 27 | 1-8 p.m. | N. Pack Square, Asheville | Free | This family-friendly, juried market features handmade goods from local + independent artists.
• Research Talk and Zine Workshop | Friday, June 23 | 2-5:30 p.m. | Buncombe County Special Collections, Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Learn about the past, present, and future of zines with Miles Lamberson — plus, stick around to create your own.

• Anno X: Burial Beer Co.'s 10th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, June 24 | 12-6 p.m. | Burial Beer Co.'s Forestry Camp Facility, 10 Shady Oak Dr., Asheville | $50-$100 | Celebrate the anniversary with merch, food, and music from Beach Fossils, Zola Jesus, and more.
• Groove at the Grove | Saturday, June 24 | 3-6 p.m. | Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove St., Asheville | Free | Choose from ten tables of games, including cards, board games + billiards.

• Honey Badger Bakes Brunch Pop-Up | Sunday, June 25 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Botanist and Barrel, 32 Broadway St., Ste 110, Asheville | $5 | Treat yourself to a bagel-centric brunch with lox, BLT, and berry bagels available.
• Pride Pop-Up Market & Brunch | Sunday, June 25 | 12-6 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing Biltmore Village, 2A Huntsman Pl., Asheville | Free | Celebrate Pride, shop local vendors, and sip mimosas at this pop-up market with brunch from Foothills food truck.
• River Lodge Market & Neighborhood Cookout | Sunday, June 25 | 12-6 p.m. | Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabin Campground, 9 Midnight Dr., Asheville | Free | Hang around a fire and shop local goods at this neighborhood cookout.

• Buncombe County Commissioners passed a resolution approving the use of the ExpressVote ballot marking system for early voting. ExpressVote provides touchscreen ballot marking for voters to make selections. Once confirmed, the ballot prints, and voters must review prior to submitting. The system will be used in the upcoming Weaverville and Woodfin municipal elections.

• Recently, we asked you to get creative + make Asheville into a unique flavor of ice cream using one to three locally sourced ingredients. What flavor are you crafting up? Share it with us and we may feature it in an upcoming newsletter.

• Blue Ridge Parkway staff encourages visitors to remain vigilant as peak visitor season coincides with early feeding season for bears. Folks should be aware of their surroundings, keep dogs on leashes, and keep food out of sight to stay as safe as possible on the Parkway. (Mountain Xpress)

• Looking for an out-of-the-box brunch brunch experience? Head to Marquee Live on July 2 from 12 to 4 p.m. for live music, art demonstrations by the Marquee Cast Members, food trucks, pastry pop-ups, special surprises and more. The event is free and occurs the first Sunday of each month.

• Music journalist Bill Kopp’s next installment of his “Music to Your Ears” discussion series centers around David Bowie’s 1972 album “Ziggy Stardust.” Marc Casson of The Cheeksters and Wham Bam Bowie Band will join him in a deep dive of the album on Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. at the Asheville Guitar Bar.

• UNC Asheville Athletics have announced a campaign, raising funds to revamp its outdoor facilities. The “ALL IN” campaign aims to add a new tennis court, enhance Greenwood Soccer Field and baseball field, as well as expand the Karl Straus Outdoor Track.

• Don’t let fiances hold you (or your student) back from pursuing a degree. 95% of Mars Hill University students receive financial aid — including the many Ashevillians who take advantage of the Local Lion Promise, which grants a minimum 50% tuition discount to local students. See all financial aid options.*

• We’re excited to announce that our online store (Six & Main) now features Spicewalla, an Asheville-based spice company. James Beard Award-winning chef, Meherwan Irani, founded the business, which offers 250+ spices and exclusive blends that are roasted, ground, and packed by hand. Shop for the perfect flavor.