• Sketchbook Club | Monday, March 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Foundation Studios, 27 Foundy St., Ste. 10, Asheville | $10 | Bring your sketchbook and get a boost of creativity by finding inspiration with other artists — some supplies will be available, but bring your own as well.
• Evolving Tales: Transforming Narratives in Conflict | Monday, March 4 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $265 | Instructor Talya Reynolds will guide you in channeling conflict into artistic expression during this five-class series.

• Meditative Morning | Tuesday, March 5 | 8-10 a.m. | The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville | Free with admission | On the first Tuesday of each month, the Arboretum + its work pause for quiet so you can enjoy the sound of the birds and breeze.
• Trivia Tuesday | Tuesday, March 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Archetype Brewing-West, 265 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Gather your crew and test your knowledge during this weekly quiz hosted by Mark “Party Grampa” Janes.

• Stitching Stuffies | Wednesday, March 6 | 4:30-6 p.m. | West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free, RSVP | Kids ages 7-10 will learn a simple stitching technique to repair their stuffed animals.
• Healthcare Workers Networking Group | Wednesday, March 6 | 6-8 p.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | Free | Connect, network, and form new social and professional relationships (plus, enjoy a glass of wine) with other healthcare workers.
• Open Folk | Wednesday, March 6 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Haiku, 26 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | Free | Join the attentive audience to hear tunes from experienced local songwriters.

• Dawes | Thursday, March 7 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $39.50-$42 | Catch a set from the popular folk-rock band.

• Co-director of BeLoved Asheville Amy Cantrell is highlighted as one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year, recognizing 60 women across the country for pushing for “change and equality, and even joy.” Learn about her impact in providing resources and affordable housing to Ashevillians experiencing homelessness. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Chef J Chong will return to your TV screen this fall. The chef is set to appear on season three of “The Key Ingredient” with Sheri Castle on PBS. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the filming process.

• “An Incomplete History of Buncombe County” is on display in the Buncombe County Special Collections reading room, covering topics like urban renewal and desegregation (see a video preview from @authenticasheville). Sign up for Land of the Sky 101, a reading and+ discussion series modeled after the themes of the exhibit.

• The 2024 Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships return to Asheville this week, from Thursday, March 7 to Monday, March 11. Find the full schedule and snag tickets to see if your team makes it to the NCAA Final Four.

• There’s no end to education. Warren Wilson College has launched the Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning, offering courses to anyone ages 18+ looking to continue their learning journey. Browse the available courses, from mushroom foraging to creating a personal oral history.

• Did you know that one of the biggest trends in the construction industry is an increase in the representation of women in the workplace? Learn what’s behind this demographic shift, and how a more diverse set of perspectives + skillsets is making a positive impact.*

• Take a peek inside this newly built wood cabin sitting on 55 pristine acres near Catawba River. In addition to open fields, wooded forest areas, and breathtaking mountain views, the property includes a private hunting cabin + a spacious storage barn.*

• Visiting another city and looking for a brunch as good as Sunny Point Cafe? Check a map. Having trouble picking a credit card? Check The Ascent. They recommend this card for its incredible perks (like 0% interest on balance transfers for almost two years + 2% cash back).*

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