• Blind Date Live | Friday, Aug. 25 | 7 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville | $22 | Hosted by matchmakers Cayla Clark and Donnie Rex Bishop, this show asks you to sit back and watch real local singles step out on stage to potentially fall in love — without seeing each other’s faces.
• Shrek Rave | Friday, Aug. 25 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $15-$30 | “It’s dumb, just come have fun. Who cares. Cool is dead” — that’s the motto for the traveling ogre-themed party.

• East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 50 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Asheville | Free | Honor the past, present, and future of this historic neighborhood with a parade, live music, vendors, food trucks, and a children’s area.
• Summer Breeze Games | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 1-5 p.m. | The Mule, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | Free | Gather a team of four to five players to compete in challenges inspired by classic summer yard games at this yacht rock-inspired event presented by Asheville Sport & Social Club.
• 103.3 Asheville FM Record Fair | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, 87 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Explore over 10,000 square feet of records, 45s, CDs, collectibles, and more.

• HarvestFest | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 3-6 p.m. | Olivette Riverside Pavilion, 1069 Olivette Rd., Asheville | $25 | Support ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program with live music from The Barefoot Movement, a silent auction, and outdoor activities — farmers and their families get in free.
• Hiss Golden Messenger Pop-Up | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 1-3 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O’Henry Ave., Asheville | Free | Join songwriter and bandleader M.C. Taylor for an acoustic performance.
• Sunset Salsa on the Rooftop | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Rooftop at Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy. Ste. 200, Asheville | Free | Get a lesson before dancing the night away with tunes provided by DJ Mtn Vibez.

• Once a contaminated junkyard, now a thriving greenway. Tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 25, head to 190 Amboy Rd. to join RiverLink in dedicating Karen Cragnolin Park. Enjoy family fun and speeches from 4 to 6 p.m. before traveling to Hi-Wire’s RAD Beer Garden to raise a glass with Connect Buncombe’s Brewing for Greenways.

• If you’re itching to see a show this weekend, explore our roadmap to Asheville’s live music venues to find an artist you adore. Now can we get an encore?

• With summer winding down, it’s the perfect time to start filling up your calendar with fall fun. Luckily, Asheville Parks and Recreation released its fall program guide. Browse through to find activities for kids + families, teens, and adults of all ages.

Why go?

• Pawleys Island is 40 minutes south of Myrtle Beach and 1.5 hours north of Charleston, just a day trip from your beach vacation to the bustling Broadway at the Beach or shopping on King Street.

Act like a local:

• Drink: Brown Fox Coffee Box — located in the parking lot of Creek Ratz at the Marshwalk — is the perfect spot to grab cup of coffee (or two) and walk the Marshwalk without the crowds and live music.
• Learn: Explore Historic Pawleys Island as you walk or bike around the historic district with homes dating back to the 1800s.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Pawleys Island House — This pet-friendly property boasts a rooftop deck and is steps away from the beach and the creek. ($234/night)

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

• It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.

• The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.