• Free Grocery Store Day | Friday, Oct. 13 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | 12 Baskets Cafe, 610 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Folks from all walks of life are welcome to pick up free groceries and connect with community over coffee during this weekly gathering.
• StarTribe Ecstatic Dance | Friday, Oct. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Pack Square Park, 80 Court Pl., Asheville | $19-$32 | Experience dance in the open air with the help of collaborative music project Liquid Bloom.
• Wonderland Legacies: Alice’s Adventures in Murderland | Friday, Oct. 13-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., Asheville | Free | Wonderland is an unrecognizable wasteland in this reimagining of the classic story.

• Pups & Pints | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pack Square Parking Garage - Top Level, 26 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Free | Bring your four-legged friend for pet portraits, caricatures, music, and vendors.
• Cat Fly Halloween | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Wedge Brewery at Foundation, 5 Foundy St. #10, Asheville | $15-$18 | Dress up in costume to view spooktacular work from up and coming indie filmmakers of the Southeast.
• Rocky Horror Picture Show | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 8 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville | $10 | Dress up, watch cult classic film, and get ready for the live shadow cast experience.

• Trivia Brunch | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe, 162 Coxe Ave. #101, Asheville | Free | Cheers to delicious breakfast, mimosas, beers, cocktails, and nerd-centric trivia.
• Magical Market | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 12-6 p.m. | House of Black Cat Magic, 841 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Check out the market for all things magical, feline, and magically feline.
• Comedy at Catawba: Carmen Morales with DJ Lewis | Sunday, Oct. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Catawba Brewing, 32 Banks Ave., Asheville | Opinionated, quick-witted, and outlandish — the seasoned comic is offering up her hilarious commentary on life.

• If you got excited for Tubby, the Duke’s Mayonnaise mascot, making a trip to Asheville, then have we got an event for you. That’s right — the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be at the Fall Harvest Days Antique Engine and Tractor Show. Ketchup with the crew at the WNC Ag Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 13. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Keep your eyes on the skies — this Saturday, Oct. 14 is the partial annular solar eclipse. Although the Asheville area isn’t in the direct path of the eclipse, about 45% of the sun will be obscured during its peak at around 1:13 p.m. Explore what you need to know about where + how to see the sight.

• Raise a glass to the local landscape at Brewing for Greenways, hosted by Connect Buncombe, Connect Enka, and Friends of the Hominy Creek Greenway. This Saturday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m., stop by Wicked Weed West to learn about the Enka Heritage Trail Greenway and other upcoming county greenways.

• Classical art meets classic music through “Mindful Mindlessness: A Ceramic History of Rock and Roll,” presented by Anja Bartels Porcelain + artist collective Porcelain Beach. The exhibit opening will be at Citizen Vinyl on Saturday, Oct. 14, 7-11 p.m., featuring live music, rock-themed refreshments, and drinks.

Why go?

• The Marfa Lights: Since early pioneer times, folks have reported sightings of unexplained, ghostly blobs of colorful light dancing on Marfa’s skyline after dusk. Some say it’s paranormal, others say it’s an atmospheric coincidence. I saw them for myself, and can confirm that it’s strikingly weird.

Act like a local:

• Food: Hotel Saint George’s bar and restaurant is perfect for more upscale dinner and drinks (the cocktails especially are phenomenal), as is Jett’s Grill.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Fully Remodeled 1950s Texaco Gas Station (~$219/night), or Big Sky Marfa (~$431/night) if you’re traveling with a crew.

• Meet and explore an array of tech, food + beverage, apparel, energy, and sports start-ups as they seek funding and support during an evening of pitches and networking. Join Demo Day on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at Asheville Community Theater to see what’s to come in Asheville’s business world.

• Organized by a whole host of ecological experts, Bats and Brews is celebrating Bat Week on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Through hands-on demonstrations, activities, and a documentary screening, you’ll learn how scientists study bats and hear about efforts to protect NC’s bat population.

• We’re stepping off your screens and out into the real world. Join City Editors Grace + Molly for AVLtoday’s Storytelling Open Mic: “Pride in Place” on Monday, Oct. 30 at Highland Brewing’s Barrel Room. Take up the mic to tell a tale of your own, or just sit back and listen. Get the details.

• Four Sigmatic’s organic protein powder is the ultimate smoothie booster. It contains 18 grams of protein and 1500 milligrams of adaptogens per serving — nourishing your mind + body.

• Perfect for the -ber months: These stemless amber wine glasses that are dishwasher safe.

• Also perfect for the -ber months: This cozy thick knit blanket that’s buttery soft.