For those looking for flexibility + variety

For those who enjoy working out alongside others

For those who want to dance it out

• Fiber Fun | Friday, Jan. 19 | 2-4 p.m. | Leicester Library, 1561 Alexander Rd., Leicester | Free | Bring your own project to share the joy of getting crafty in a community of fellow knitters, crocheters, weavers, and quilters.
• Quality Service | Friday, Jan. 19-Sunday, Jan. 21 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St., Asheville | $22-$25 | Explore the mind of a people pleaser through this comedic theatrical experience written and performed by Joe Carroll.

• Plant Club Pop-Up Market | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Canopy Gallery at Art Garden AVL, 191 Lyman St., #316, Asheville | Free | Meet local growers + makers while you shop for rare tropical plants, native medicinals, handmade pots, paintings, and a lot more.
• The Wizard of Oz - Youth Edition | Saturday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $20-$25 | Watch Asheville Junior Theater bring the classic story to life with an Appalachian/Asheville twist and some bluegrass tunes.

• Writer’s Workshop | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | The Nerd Dungeon, 505 New Leicester Hwy., Asheville | Free | Get some constructive criticism on your writing — from fiction to poetry, plays to DnD campaigns.
• Asheville Pizza Slice Comedy & Open Mic | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Asheville Pizza & Brewing, 675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville | $14.98 | Laugh along with Charlotte-based featured comics, then take the stage yourself during the open mic portion.

• Harry Potter Trivia | Monday, Jan. 22 | 7 p.m. | The Whale Outpost, 2 Beverly Rd., Asheville | Free | Form a team of up to six of your favorite witches + wizards to show off your knowledge of the Boy Who Lived (and his eight movies).

• If you’re already counting down the days to AVLFest on Aug. 1-4, we’ve got good news. The festival is continuing the Locals Only Presale, where anyone in a 75-mile radius can get tickets for $75. The sale will go live today, Friday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. and continue through Thursday, Jan. 25 at 10 p.m. Find tickets on the website or social media.

• With cold weather forecasted for this weekend, take a look at the City of Asheville’s recommendations to prepare your home for the low temperatures (and avoid frozen pipes). The Water Resources Department advises precautions like opening kitchen + bathroom cabinet doors to allow for warm air flow and setting faucets to a slow drip.

• As the tax deadline approaches, Buncombe County is offering free tax assistance for low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those who are 60+. You can pick up forms and instructions at selected local libraries then make an appointment to meet with a tax aide who will prepare your documents.

• Commit to keeping active, even during the winter chill. Asheville Parks & Recreation is hosting the Fit 50 Challenge, a community-wide commitment to walk, run, or roll a total of 50 miles between Feb. 1 and April 1. If you want to go further, top finishers by total mileage will receive prizes like Beats Studio Buds. Sign up.

• WNC Sierra Club is looking for environmentally minded WNC musicians and artists to join as special guests at the monthly Music Art & Policy events. Guests get a platform to share their passions (plus, a vendor table to show off their art) with a like-minded, engaged audience. Submit an application.

• If you want to get your teaching skills down to a fine art, the Center for Craft is now accepting applications for its 2024 Teaching Artist Cohort. Chosen artists will join a six-month cohort to support their artistic and teaching career development and receive a $10,000 grant. Get the details at a virtual info session on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

• Don’t miss the deadline to have your voice heard. The City of Asheville’s survey on local government will close this Monday, Jan. 22. The survey, which includes questions on topics like transportation, wellness, arts + culture, and community, will be used to inform planning and budgeting. Learn more and submit your response.

• Elevate your evening experience with an organic latex or wool comfort mattress from Enza Home Furnishings. Take advantage of discounted prices during their Floor Sample Clearance Sale, and enjoy seamless white-glove delivery + free mattress removal. Peep better sleep.*

• Erasing interest on purchases and balance transfers into 2025 can really make a difference. Throw in no annual fee, and there’s no wonder why thousands are lining up for these cards.*

• We were so excited to tell you all about Asheville on Bikes’ annual gala, Bike Love, that we accidentally shared the wrong address. Bike Love will be held at Highland Brewing Company on Saturday, Feb. 10.

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