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• IBN Business Social | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 5:30-7 p.m. | 12 Bones Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Rd., Arden | Free | Bring your business cards and get ready to mix and mingle with other entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals.
• Local Book Club Fair | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | See presentations from more than a dozen book clubs to find one that suits your interests.
• “The Wake” Hip-Hop Showcase | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 7 p.m. | Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave., Asheville | $15.99 | Hear from the rappers and emcees shaping Asheville’s hip-hop scene.

• Prom Dress Design/Sew/Repair | Wednesday, Jan. 31-Thursday, Feb. 1 | Times vary | East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Rd., Asheville | Free | Help give old prom dresses new life with The Prom Dress Exchange or drop off old dresses, suits, and accessories to be revamped.

• Pinewood Derby Racing | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Tempie Avery Montford Community Center, 34 Pearson Dr., Asheville | $10 | Kids ages 11-16 will design, assemble, and race pinewood cars during this three-class series — registration is required.
• Bachata Thursdays | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 8:30 p.m. | Urban Orchard Cider Co., 24 Buxton Ave., Asheville | $10 | Learn the basics of the dance style with a class that starts at 8:30 p.m. followed by a social beginning at 9:15 p.m.

• JOSEPH | Friday, Feb. 2 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $29.50-$32 | See the indie-pop trio take the stage with support from singer-songwriter Sister.

• Stanley Quencher | $45 | The internet’s favorite tumbler
• Owala FreeSip | $37.99 | Patented straw design to sip upright
• Owala Tumbler | $37.99 | Car cup-holder friendly
• Hydro Flask Tumbler | $44.95 | Flexible straw + dishwasher safe

• Something is brewing at Dripolator. The coffeehouse announced via Instagram that it’s opening its fourth location at 811 Tunnel Rd., Ste. B. Stay tuned for updates on an opening date.

• The Asheville Truffle Experience returns this weekend, Friday, Feb 2 through Sunday, Feb. 4. Festivities include educational sessions, culinary demos, wine pairings, and even joining a truffle dog in action. Check out registration, packages, pricing + more.

• Provide your input on the proposed options for the Pisgah View State Park Master Plan at an upcoming public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. The plan will guide the first 20 years of the 1,600-acre park — the first state park in Buncombe County.

• Asheville Independent Restaurants has launched the Financial Empowerment Pilot Program, aiming to help restaurant workers achieve financial success through personalized plans, monthly group info sessions, one-on-one coaching, and more. Explore eligibility requirements and apply by Thursday, Feb. 8.

• Go behind the barn doors to get a look at how barrel-aged cider is made. Barn Door Ciderworks is now offering tasting tours, guiding you through the cider-making process from pressing to production. Tours are by appointment — send an email to arrange the details.

• Get ready to snag some beads. The Asheville Mardi Gras parade is hitting the streets for its 16th year on Saturday, Feb. 11. The parade kicks off at 3:05 p.m. at the corner of Southside and Coxe Avenues. Afterward, you can keep the party going with the Queen’s Ball at the Funkatorium.

• Considering a career switch up? MB HAYNES is currently hiring for multiple skilled trades in Asheville, and offers additional full apprenticeship programs for employees looking to learn while they earn. See openings + apply.*