Tuesday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 6

• Dirty Heads | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave. | $49.50-$55 | See the reggae rock band perform with support from Lupe Fiasco + Little Stranger on the Island Glow tour.
• One Act Play Festival | Friday, Aug. 4 | Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot St., Asheville | $25 | Sit in for performances of short plays all centered around the theme of “home.”
• Take Root Festival | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 3-8 p.m. | Root Cause Farm, 26 Joe Jenkins Rd., Fairview | Free | Eat, drink, learn, and play on the farm while you support an equitable, resilient food system.
• Uncommon Market Summer Extravaganza | Saturday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 6 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mission Health/AB Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Dr., Asheville | Free | Shop antiques, art, vintage decor + clothes, jewelry, plants, candles, and more.
• Tiny Tikes Triathalon | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 9:00 a.m. | Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville | $10-$12 | Kiddos ages 3-6 can run, bike, and splash their way through the course — advanced registration required.

Monday, Aug. 7-Sunday, Aug. 13

• The 15th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival | Wednesday, Aug. 9-Saturday, Aug. 12 | 8 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $28 | See the rising stars of the comedy world — plus, don’t miss the secret late night shows.
• Nerd Nite Asheville | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | RAD Brewing Co., 13 Mystery St., Asheville | $10 | Four self-proclaimed nerds will give presentations on topics ranging from fireflies to Star Trek.
• Sourwood Festival | Saturday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | Free | See what all the buzz is about at this festival celebrating our bees and local honey.

• Jazz with Michael Jefry Stevens Quartet | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Experience this unique approach to jazz composition and improvisation that blends styles and genres — no registration required.
• Music Bingo | Tuesday, Aug. 1-Tuesday, May 28 | 8-10 p.m. | The Bier Garden, 46 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Move aside, regular bingo — songs replace the numbers on these bingo cards for a twist on a classic game.

• Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge Comedy Open Mic | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 8-10 p.m. | Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Ave., Asheville | Free | Try out your latest comedy material at this stand-up open mic.
• Bluegrass Jam | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | French Broad Brewing, 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville | Free | Kick back with a brew, and enjoy the music of the Saylor Brothers with special guests.

• AVLFest | Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Various locations, Asheville | $100-$250 | Travel to different venues across Asheville to see local bands and national headliners alike at the inaugural music festival.
• Mountain Dance and Folk Festival | Thursday, Aug. 3-Saturday, Aug. 5 | Times vary | UNCA Lipinsky Auditorium, 300 Library Ln., Asheville | Celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage and culture with bluegrass, storytelling, dancing, and more.

• Skate Night | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6-10 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville | Free | Bounce, rock, skate, and roll at this free event — some skates are available to borrow, but bringing your own is recommended.
• Public Workshop: Missing Middle Housing Study | Friday, Aug. 4 | 4-7 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville Banquet Hall, 87 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Drop in to this open house to learn more about Missing Middle Housing and give feedback to help guide the final Missing Middle Housing report.

• Emphasized safety protocols
• Provided comprehensive safety training programs
• Ensured the implementation of strict safety measures across all its operations

• At its Dec. 5, 2022 meeting, the Community Reparations Commission recommended an audit of the City of Asheville and Buncombe County governments. Following this approval, the Carter Development Group has been selected to perform the “Stop the Harm” audit.

• Amboy Road Bridge is getting a makeover. The NC Department of Transportation is beginning work to extend the sidewalk on the north side of the bridge from two to five feet, as well as to rehabilitate the bridge’s joints and install new pavement markings. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Dynamite Roasting Company received the Clean Air Excellence Award from the Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency. The company was recognized for its installation of solar panels at its production facility + coffee shop, as well as for being the first local business to invest in an electric delivery van.

• Singing and dancing your heart out at a concert can work up an apetitite. Lucky for you, Manicomio Pizza is teaming up with The Orange Peel to serve slices at the venue’s concerts and events. Manicomio will make its debut on-site at tonight’s Atmosphere show.

• The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has established a charitable fund to support nonprofits and municipalities affected by the paper mill closure in Canton. The Forward Fund will use donations to support economic recovery in the area.

• Are you team book or team movie? Join Pack Memorial Library for a book and movie comparison of “Never Let Me Go.” The film will be screened at the library on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at noon, followed by a book discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 10:30 a.m.

• Did you know UNC Asheville has been recognized as a Best Buy School by the Fiske Guide to Colleges and is ranked No. 8 on U.S. News & World Report 2023’s list of National Public Liberal Arts Colleges? See what makes UNC Asheville special (and apply before Fall classes begin Monday, Aug. 21).*

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