A victual voyage

Your own edible expedition

• Outside the Tin with Fonta Flora | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Botanist & Barrel Tasting Bar + Bottle Shop, 32 Broadway St. Ste. 110, Asheville | $65-$120 | Try beverages crafted specifically to accompany tinned seafood with a flight of four bevs + three small bites.

• Free Yoga | Friday, Aug. 25 | 5 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Close out your week and start your weekend right with free yoga — bring your own mat.
• Slice of Life Comedy | Friday, Aug. 25 | 7-9 p.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | $15-$20 | Hilliary Begley, known for her role in Netflix’s “Dumplin’” and opening for some of comedy’s favorites, will be joined by four Asheville comedians.

• Summer Breeze Games | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 1-5 p.m. | The Mule, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | Free, RSVP | Gather a team of four to five players to compete in challenges inspired by classic summer yard games at this yacht rock-inspired event from Asheville Sport & Social Club.
• Artist Market | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 1-5 p.m. | 12 Bones Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Rd., Arden | Free | Browse plants, prints, and handmade goods from local artists — then grab a pint.
• Shindig on the Green | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 7-10 p.m. | Pack Square Park, 80 Court Pl., Asheville | Free | Bring your instruments, friends, and lawn chairs for the final night of this series of Southern Appalachian music and dance traditions.

• Something Wicked This Way Comes Dark Carnival Variety Show | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Fleetwood’s, 496 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $10-$15 | With bewildering feats and bewitching performances, this is not your everyday carnival.
• A Night of Grief & Mystery | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $29-$45 | This night of words and wonder will leave you pondering mortal mysteries.

• Better follow the instructions to the letter — property tax notices are in the mail, and the payments are due on Friday, Sept. 1. If you’re not a pen-and-paper kind of person, you can also access your notice online and find info on enrolling in a payment plan.

• If you’re a fan of the dining delights at Table and All Day Darling, mark your fall calendar now. Jacob Sessoms, the chef behind both of these Asheville spots, will be debuting three new culinary spaces in the River Arts District’s The Radical hotel, set to open in October.

• Have an appetite for the arts? The Asheville Art Museum is celebrating its Art of Food exhibition with a Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 12 to 5 p.m. The free event will feature tours through the exhibition, a panel discussion + a makers space where you can paint with spices.

• The North Carolina Black Alliance is hosting the 2nd Annual Rooted In Wellness Health Fair at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Saturday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair, which is one of 11 being hosted across the state, will offer a program based on advancing health equity.

• Take a sip to support local teachers. As part of the Beers That Build series, Wicked Weed Brewing is releasing their Professional Development Belgian wit. The brewery will donate a dollar per pour to grants benefiting the Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools Foundations.

• Let your little ones enjoy a sweet treat while they dive into a beloved book. The Hop West will be hosting Michele Zirkle, the award-winning author of “Snowie the Squareman” and “Brave Lion, Brave You” on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. for a book signing + reading.

• Nestled on a beautiful, tree-lined street in the sought-after Fairview Forest neighborhood, this updated and meticulously cared-for 4 BD, 3 BA home offers unbelievable views and is 15 mins from the grocery store, gas station, local pubs + restaurants. Get ready to live your best life at this spectacular mountain oasis.*

• The almost hundred-year-old John C. Campbell Folk School has been a cornerstone of Appalachian culture for nearly a century. But preserving its history and culture is not easy — It requires dedication, hard work + resources. Learn about their summer fundraising initiatives and donate today.*

• 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.*

Mixed Mushroom Shawarma

• 4 cups of sliced assorted mushrooms (like cremini, shiitake, or oysters — but it’s best to have a blend)
• 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 2 tsp Za’atar
• 1 tsp curry powder
• A pinch of ground cumin and coriander
• ½ cup vegan yogurt
• 1 tsp Italian parsley
• 4 small pita bread
• Hummus
• Salad vegetables (like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber)