• Talk With “My Father’s List” Author | Wednesday, July 26 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Hear Laura Carney of CBS Sunday Morning talk about her latest book, where she embarks on a series of adventures after finding her late father’s bucket list.

• Rory Scovel | Thursday, July 27 | 7 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $35-$40 | The comedian known for starring in TV shows and films like “Physical” and “I Feel Pretty” will take the stage for a live set.
• Dyeing With Fresh Indigo | Thursday, July 27 | 10-11:30 a.m. | NC Cooperative Extension - Buncombe County Center, 49 Mt. Carmel Rd., Asheville | Free | Learn about the two types of indigo for your dye gardens and two methods of dyeing silk scarves with fresh indigo — registration required.
• Cleopatra | Thursday, July 27-Saturday, July 29 | 8 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $25-$60 | Settle in for the Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance’s 20th anniversary season with a performance that embodies the opulence and wonder of Alexandria.

• Pack Square Artisan Market | Friday, July 28-Friday, Oct. 27 | 1-8 p.m. | N. Pack Square, Asheville | Free | This family-friendly, juried market features handmade goods from local + independent artists.
• Opening Reception: Rainbow Spirits & always elusive, continually shifting | Friday, July 28 | 5-8 p.m. | Tyger Tyger Gallery, 191 Lyman St., #144, Asheville | Free | Join us at Tyger Tyger Gallery for the reception of two concurrent exhibitions and meet the artists Sarah Mathilda Stewart and Peter Roux while enjoying refreshments by Newstock Pantry.*
• An Extraordinary Tasting Adventure | Friday, July 28 | 12-5 p.m. | Vicario Distillery and Farm, 800 Old Jones Rd., Greer | $15 | Spend time touring the farm + learning how VICARIO creates its 19 award-winning liqueurs and gin — then relax with a tasting of the unique garden to glass spirits.*

• Keshiki Bonsai Workshop | Saturday, July 29 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Art Garden AVL, 191 Lyman St., Ste. 320, Asheville | $95 | Join Danny Coffey for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of bonsai, and create your own Keshiki using readily available native species.
• Hi-Wire’s 10-Year Anniversary Small-Batch Beer Festival | Saturday, July 29 | 1-6 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden, 284 Lyman St., Asheville | $10-$105 | Attend the birthday celebration with small-batch beers from 25+ breweries, 10 collaboration releases, rare bottle poppings every half hour, local vendors, food trucks, live music, and more.

• Salt Therapy — Relax to ambient music in a zero gravity chair, surrounded by serene pink salt. The Salt Cave is designed to mimic the micro-climate of a naturally-occurring cave.
• Massage Therapy — From therapeutic to Swedish massages, each session is tailored to fit your specific needs. (Psst... try a private couples massage.)
• Hammam — This steam room treatment, inspired by ancient Turkish and Moroccan bathing traditions, is designed to detoxify and exfoliate the skin.

• On Monday, July 24, Asheville GreenWorks embarked on a heat-mapping campaign to identify neighborhoods experiencing extreme heat. The map with data collected by 140+ volunteers will be released in the fall. Results will be used to inform city leaders and create resources for the most heat-vulnerable neighborhoods. (WLOS)

• Former UNC Asheville men’s basketball player Tajion Jones has signed a deal to play for Netherlands-based basketball club ZZ Leiden. Tajion holds the title for Asheville’s all-time scoring leader, racking up 1,987 points during his college career.

• School is back in session. In the 2022-23 school year, Hillcrest Head Start closed due to staffing shortages. The pre-K program, led by nonprofit Community Action Opportunities, announced that it will reopen for the 2023-24 school year beginning Aug. 28. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Bring your four-legged friend to the ballpark for Doggies at the Diamond tonight, Wednesday, July 26 at 6:35 p.m. See the Asheville Tourists take on the Rome Braves, with photo ops for your pet alongside Mr. Moon + Ted E. Tourist. Plus, a portion of proceeds will be donated to rescue pets in need. Get tickets.

• Until the end of July, when you buy a bag of Poppy holiday popcorn, one will be donated to nonprofits Eliada and The Black Mountain Home For Children. Plus, you’ll get a buy one, get one free coupon for the holidays. That’s a buy one, give one, get one — or a BOGOGO if you will.

• Dive into the world of bourbon at The Mule’s Bourbon & Bites event on Friday, Aug. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. The $35 ticket includes two sample pours from Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, and Rabbit Hole distilleries. Learn about each pour, and savor bourbon-based snacks from local chefs.

• Bucear. Start using it in conversation in three weeks.*

• This 3 BD, 3 BA Arden home offers an attached garage and garden with an asparagus bed, blueberry bushes, flowers + mature trees. Boasting pastoral views, wooded privacy, and a creek within 400 feet of the Collier Cove Nature Preserve trailhead, it’s off the beaten path but still close to everything.*

• A card so good, even The Ascent’s credit card experts couldn’t resist applying for it. It’s an absolute slam-dunk if you’re looking for a one-card wallet: big sign-up bonus, up to 5% cash back, no annual fee… the list goes on.*

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