Swing by the show

Gather on the green

• Workshop for Job Seekers: Your Combination for Successful Employment | Wednesday, July 19 | 7-9 p.m. | AmeriHealth Caritas, 216 Asheland Ave., Asheville | Free | Jeff Percival will help attendees unlock their potential to find employment.

• Summer Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands | Thursday, July 20-Sunday, July 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville, 87 Haywood St., Asheville | $10 | Explore the works of more than 200 juried artisans, and see what the region’s finest makers have to offer.
• Story/Arts Residency: The Memory Quilt Project: Sound | Thursday, July 20 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $10 | In this second iteration of the summer residency, local artist Shunyu Huang will explore sound-inspired stories and memories.
• Dine With Divas | Thursday, July 20 | 7-9 p.m. | The Event Center at Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville | $45 | Enjoy dinner and a show with performances from drag queen celebrity impersonators — proceeds benefit Beloved Asheville.

• Asheville Outlets Summerfest Carnival | Friday, July 21-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Rd., Asheville | $25 | Classic fair fun abounds — carnival rides, games, and plenty of funnel cake to go around.
• “Tick, Tick…Boom!” | Friday, July 21, Saturday, July 22, Saturday, July 22 | Times vary | Tina McGuire Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $25 | This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson explores a composer’s life and sacrifices on his way to achieving his big theatrical break.
• Sidewalk Clearance Sale | Friday, July 21-Saturday, July 22 | Times vary | Enza Home Furnishings and Mattress Gallery, 25 Long Shoals Rd., Arden | Free | Save up to 70% on select items for your living room, dining room, bedroom + office during Enza Home Furnishings and Mattress Gallery’s Sidewalk Clearance Sale.*

• Asheville Vintage Market Fest | Saturday, July 22 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free entry | Shop from 30+ vintage clothing vendors and enjoy treats from Pollen and Sunshine Sammies at the pop-up’s biggest market yet.
• The Asheville 48 Hour Film Project, Awards Night | Saturday, July 22 | 7 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $17 | The gala will include screenings of the best of Asheville’s short films (all produced in 48 hours) as well as an awards ceremony.
• Night Flight 2023 | Saturday, July 22 | 7-10 p.m. | The Meadow at Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville | $38 | Supporting greenways in the community, this Highland Brewing event returns with a 4.5-mile run that ends at the brewery.

• The TODAY show segment highlighting the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge that was slated to air this morning has been put on hold. Stay tuned for a new air date to see the work the organization does to keep our region’s animals protected.

• Firestorm Books and Coffee is closed for relocation. Sunday was the store’s final day operating out of 610 Haywood Rd., but it’ll be back in the next few weeks at 1022 Haywood Rd. While the brick-and-mortar location is waiting to open its doors, the shop will still be fulfilling online book orders. (WLOS)

• This party starts when the sun goes down. The Foundy Street Full Moon Dance Party is back on Saturday, July 29 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Wedge Brewing’s Foundy location. Browse mystic vendors during the pop-up market, then — when you’ve gotten your shopping fill — it’s time to kick up your heels.

• The pressure sure is in-tents. A new study from Name Bubbles has given Asheville the top spot in the country when it comes to camping. The study took into account average temperature and chance of sunshine, availability of outdoor supplies and rentals, number of hiking trails, and number of five-star campgrounds. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Dance artists Eleanor Hullihan, Rashaun Mitchell, Silas Riener, and Mina Nishimura will come together for memorable performances and conversations about Black Mountain College’s influence on the world of dance. The roundtable conversation is on Saturday, August 5 at 11 a.m., with performances starting at 7 p.m.

• The Asheville Downtown Association, a nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the vibrancy of downtown Asheville, has appointed Hayden Plemmons as its new executive director. Hayden most recently served as Senior Director of Operations at the Downtown Denver Partnership.

• Foothills Conservancy is dedicated to protecting natural resources of WNC. From now until August 31, several people and businesses have pledged to match donations dollar for dollar with their $50,000 challenge donation — so the organization can have an even greater impact on land and water conservation. Make your contributions count even more.

• Looking to expand your palate on a well-deserved vacay? Check out these Greenville, SC restaurants that specialize in international cuisine. Plus, get your free visitor’s guide to start planning your trip.*

• A free app for earning cash back on gas, dining, and groceries, with frequent users earning an average of $340 per year? Yes, please. And Ashevillians who download it now get an extra 25 cents per gallon on their first fill-up with code AVL25.*

• Make sure your child’s wardrobe is upgraded this school year with Ducks & Drakes, a clothing company with tall kids at the heart of its designs.

• Contemplating an e-bike purchase? Upway — the No. 1 certified e-bike provider — sells top-quality electric bikes up to 60% cheaper than retail.

• Slice and serve your favorite meats + cheeses on this sleek yet durable maple wood cutting board. Bonus: It’s preconditioned with beeswax, linseed, and lemon oil.

• Don’t get stuck paying those pesky airline fees with a bag that exceeds the weight limit. Use this portable luggage scale to save time + money.