• Outdoor Movie | Friday, Sept. 8 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton St., Asheville | Free | Bring the fam to catch a screening of “The Little Mermaid” (2023) under the stars with light refreshments provided.
• STS9 | Friday, Sept. 8-Saturday, Sept. 9 | 5 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $44.50-$85 | Groove along to the blend of rock and electronic music during this group’s two night run.

• 2023 Village Art & Craft Fair | Saturday, Sept. 9-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | The Cathedral of All Souls, 3 Angle St., Asheville | Free | The fair returns for its 51st year with more than 100 exhibitors of all media.
• Kind of a Big Dill Picklefest | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 1-5 p.m. | The Whale, 507 Haywood Rd. #10, Asheville | Free | The beer bar will transform into a pickle lover’s paradise with pickle beers, snacks, and even pickle bobbing.
• First Aid Kit - Palomino Tour | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville | $39.50-$45 | Swedish sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg bring their indie folk sound to the stage.

• Alexis Drag Race | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 2-3 p.m. | Green Man Brewery, 27 Buxton Ave., Asheville | $35 | Cheer on drag performers as they compete for the trophy at this fundraiser for the Asheville Poverty Initiative — lunch is included with your ticket.
• Wine Walk | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 3-6 p.m. | The Aventine, 25 Page Ave., Asheville | $60 | Explore 10 small businesses downtown while sipping on 20 wines as you shop.
• Retro Rumble | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 3-6 p.m. | Well Played, 162 Coxe Ave. #101, Asheville | Free | Challenge your friends to timeless tabletop games, like chess, checkers, and mahjong.

• Chow Chow Food + Culture Festival is in full swing this weekend, beginning today, Sept. 7, and running through Sunday, Sept. 10. This year, festival organizers are aiming to make the experience more accessible, offering pay-what-you-can options along with free events like the Food Truck Rodeo. Read a preview of what the fest is cooking up.

• The Shiloh Community Association is hosting a series of events beginning today, Sept. 7, through Monday, Sept. 11, with all events stemming from the Annual Historic Community Celebration. Support the Association’s mission of “Building on the Legacy, Embracing the Future” by attending the Shiloh Legacy Gala, community garden workday, and more.

• Catch a free ride on the ArtsAVL Connect Trolley for Second Saturday from 12 to 8 p.m. The trolley offers two overlapping routes, connecting downtown and the River Arts District, allowing riders to hop off and explore art galleries along the way.

Why go?

• Check out Eater’s essential restaurant guide to the vibrant and varied food scene + the New York Times’ piece on spending 36 hours in the city.

Act like a local:

• Outdoors: Spend some time at Waterfront Park along the Lake Champlain Shoreline — the Burlington Bike Path runs along the eastern border.
• Learn: Check out the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, a science + nature museum right by the water.
• Listen: Jam out to local tunes at the live music bar Nectar’s or catch a musical performance at The Flynn.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Downtown Burlington home with a private outdoor hot tub (~$477/night)*

• Love flying first class? Snag an Elite membership from Going and get emailed when first + business class flights are 40-90% off (hello, European vacation).

• The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.