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• Latin Night | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 8 p.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $5 | Get dance lessons in Latin genres including salsa, bachata, merengue, and cumbia before the open dance starts at 9 p.m.
• 103.3 Asheville FM Live Sessions with The Knotty G’s | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 9-11 p.m. | The Getaway River Bar, 790 Riverside Dr., Asheville | Free | Hear the duo’s blend of soul and Americana in person, or tune in to the station from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. to hear it broadcast.

• Stitching Stuffies Repair Workshop | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Children ages 7-10 will learn simple stitching techniques from experts at the WNC Repair Cafe to get their stuffed animals looking brand new — registration required.
• Soul Food Supper | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave., Asheville | Free | Celebrate a century since Stephens-Lee High School opened its doors during this dinner sponsored by school alumni and the East End/Valley Street Neighborhood Association — advance registration requested.

• Skate Jam Clinics | Friday, Feb. 23 | 5-8 p.m. | Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Rd., Asheville | $0-$3 | Get in a workout and a little fun while instructors spread the love of roller skating — skating is all ages from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 16+ for the rest of the night.
• Grateful Dub + Roots of Creation | Friday, Feb. 23 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $20-$25 | Groove to the reggae-infused tribute to The Grateful Dead, with support from The Quasi Kings.

• Asheville Anime-Fest | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Holiday Inn Asheville - Biltmore West, 435 Smokey Park Hwy., Asheville | $20 | Meet anime industry professionals + celebs and browse anime, manga, and pop culture items like candy, magazines, toys, and video games.
• Asheville Mind Reading Show | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $30-$40 | See if Jonathan Pritchard can read your thoughts with his mixture of applied psychology and storytelling during this highly interactive show.

• Chili Cook Off | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 1-4 p.m. | Wicked Weed West, 145 Jacob Holm Way, Candler | Free | Enter this hearty competition to see if your recipe reigns supreme — or let your taste buds do the talking and vote for your favorite.

• Mitch Albom, author of “Tuesdays with Morrie” | Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 7 p.m.
• Piper Kerman, author of “Orange is the New Black” | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 7 p.m.

• Mike Lamb has been named Chief of the Asheville Police Department. Lamb has served as the Interim Police Chief since December of last year but has now permanently accepted the position.

• Pete Davidson is heading to The Orange Peel on Sunday, April 28 for his “Wellness Check” tour. Presale tickets go on sale today, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m., and tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m.

• Big Tikka Restaurant submitted a permit to open in the former Noble Cider downtown taproom at 49 Rankin Ave. The restaurant is expected to open in April. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Rise Above Bakehouse announced on Instagram that after nearly five years, it will close its doors. The post cited challenges with “the end of our lease, a slower than expected off-season, and ever-increasing operational costs,” but it also details the bakery’s hopes to reopen in a new location.

• You know the drill. The Asheville Tool Library is hosting its Spring Cleaning Yard Sale fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering bargain tools for carpentry, gardening, construction, and much more. If you have tools you’d like to donate to the sale, drop them off this week.

• Luella’s Bar-B-Que is celebrating its 17th anniversary by turning back the clock. Tomorrow, Feb. 22, the restaurant is serving up pork + chicken plates and sandwiches at their original 2007 prices.

• NCSexCon is arriving at the Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. But get your mind out of the gutter — this conference is geared toward people working in the sexual health field, promoting coordination + collaboration for advocacy, clinical care, and education. Register to attend.

• Embark on an immersive journey into Highland Lake Cove for A Bridge to the Essence of You: A Yoga and Enneagram Experience. Ali McGhee and Tara Eschenroeder will lead an exploration of the nine Enneagram types, connecting each to the practice of yoga. Find additional details + reserve your spot for the experience on Sunday, March 24.

• Is the North Carolina Arboretum the best botanical garden in the US? The Arboretum is currently among 15 finalists in Newsweek’s National Reader’s Choice roundup — and voting ends Feb. 29. Cast your vote to shout out this local gem.*