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• Cellarest Beer Project’s 3rd Anniversary | Friday, Feb. 23-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | Cellarest Beer Project, 395 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Celebrate three years of beer with new releases, vintage bottle + draft rereleases, donut pairings, and Thai food from Cassia.
• Flyin’ West | Friday, Feb. 23-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville | $18-$30 | Don’t miss the last weekend of this compelling drama following four women in the 1890s in one of the all-Black towns established in the American West.

• The Layered Garden | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Reems Creek Nursery, 76 Monticello Rd., Weaverville | Free | Curate a garden that overflows with lush beauty throughout the seasons through Mardi Dover’s expert help — registration is required.
• Gravity Works: Science in Action | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Oakley/South Asheville Library, 749 Fairview Rd., Asheville | Free | Explore the world of science with hands-on experiments and art — the program is for kids four-years-old and up.
• 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.

• Morning Gentle Flow in The Solarium | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | The Restoration Asheville, 68 Patton Ave., Asheville | Free | Breathe deep and stretch into your flow with a beautiful view of the city during this donation-based class.
• Monster Comedy Jam | Sunday, Feb. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope, 32 Banks Ave., Asheville | $15 | Enjoy a lineup of Asheville comics as they rev their engines and get ready to crush the comedy.

• Mrs. Krishnan’s Party | Monday, Feb. 26-Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $48-$55 | Become a part of the show during Indian Ink’s interactive theater experience — no two nights are the same as actors juggle cooking, music, guests, and drama.

• Tammy Pescatelli - Presented by Asheville Comedy Fest & Highland Brewing | Thursday, March 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Event Center at Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 200, Asheville | $25 | See comedy great Tammy Pescatelli in Asheville for one night only, Thursday, March 21st, at Highland Brewing Co. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot before they’re gone.*

• Buncombe County is hosting the Black Legacy Month Program on Tuesday, Feb. 27 to honor and commemorate Black history in the area. The event will include a singalong to the “Black National Anthem,” a Q+A with members of the Community Reparations Commission, and a monologue by spoken word artist Penny Mecham.

• ArtsAVL is conducting the Creative Spaces study to see how local creative spaces are being used and to identify issues affecting creative growth. The study is collecting data on cost of living and space accessibility — but local voices are needed too. Arts professionals can share their experiences in a survey by Monday, March 11.

• Go big or go home. The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s biannual Mega Networking event takes place on Tuesday, March 12 at the Holiday Inn Biltmore West — but if the prospect of this large-scale platform is intimidating, then join the Know Before You Go session on Friday, March 1 to make the most of your networking time.

• TheatreUNCA is setting the Carol Belk Theatre stage for existential exchange with the upcoming production of “No Exit.” The play, by French playwright and existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre, reflects on perception, identity, past, and present. Get tickets for showings Thursday, Feb. 29-Sunday, March 3.

• We all know and love the Beer City scene — but Devil’s Foot Beverage is looking to expand the local libation palate by gathering together a few breweries from outside WNC. On Friday, March 29 at The Mule, “Beer with Buds” will host 10 breweries from across NC for casual tastings and a chance to learn about the craft. Find tickets.

• Buncombe County announced the launch of a new vendor portal for businesses that are interested in working with the county. The portal includes a self-registration as well as expanded accessibility for bidding on contracts, getting updates, managing + viewing existing contracts, and more.

• Calling all growers. M. R. Gardens is now taking pre-orders for the spring season. Browse 80+ species with a wide array of bloom times, colors, sizes, and preferred growing conditions, then reserve your plants to pick up March-June. Pro tip: Get a virtual consultation for 50 sqft or less for $40.*

• These four credit cards offer 0% intro APR for up to 18 months — meaning that when life piles up (unexpected tax payments, medical appointments, or picking up the bill for the whole table at The Market Place...) — you could have almost two years to avoid interest charges.*