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• Statemint AVL: Pop-up Adult Consignment | Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Weaver House, 56 N. Main St., Weaverville | Free | Shop consignment clothing from brands like Free People, Patagonia, and American Eagle at this three-day weekend pop-up — plus, get 50% off your haul on Sunday.
• Skate Jam Clinics | Friday, March 22 | 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 rollerskating — skating is all ages from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 16+ for the rest of the night.
• Yonder Mountain String Band | Friday, March 22 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $30-$55 | See the progressive bluegrass group on the first night of its two-show run.

• AVL Food Series: Burger Bliss | Saturday, March 23 | 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Ste. 10, Asheville | $25-$65 | Taste the bold burger creations from six local restaurants at this family-friendly food festival.
• Public Tour: Celebrating Women Artists | Saturday, March 23 | 2-3 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville | Free with admission | A volunteer educator will guide you through a selection of artworks created by women artists.
• Forest Bathing | Saturday, March 23 | 2-5 p.m. | North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville | $55-$65 | Deepen your connection with nature during a serene stroll led by a certified forest therapy guide.

• Boy Band Mimosa Yoga | Sunday, March 24 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | $10 | Find your flow with tunes from NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, One Direction, and more.
• The Little Pickle | Sunday, March 24 | 5-9 p.m. | All Day Darling, 102 Montford Ave., Asheville | Free | Indulge in a colorful and flavorful family-style Mediterranean feast including shawarma, dips, pickles, wines, cocktails, and more at this pop-up from Chef Jacob Sessoms.

• Ticket To Ride: Europe | Monday, March 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe, 162 Coxe Ave., Ste. 101, Asheville | $7 | Use wit, strategy, and luck to be crowned master of rails and routes in this board game tournament.

• New vegan donuts are rolling into town. The folks from Tahini Jar food truck are launching New Moon Donuts, a new food truck offering plant-based cake donuts and coffee from Methodical Coffee. Get the first taste this Sunday, March 24 at the grand reopening of Sabbath Day Woods’ gallery in Canton.

• Danny Reed, owner of Hot Stuff Tattoo, is opening a small second location down the street from the original shop (416 Haywood Rd.). The new location will be open by appointment only, but operations at the original Hot Stuff Tattoo location will stay the same, offering walk-ins daily.

• White Horse Black Mountain is temporarily closed as it undergoes renovations, including plans for a new roof and bar, ADA accessibility improvements, 60% increased seating capacity, and expanded sound and lighting design. In the meantime, the Black Mountain-based music venue will still host shows at other venues.

• Asheville High School is getting a $13.1 million makeover with funding from the School Capital Fund Commission. The school will see renovations to the auditorium and gym, restrooms and plumbing infrastructure in the main building, and HVAC piping in the arts building. These renovations come in addition to a brand new track, finished last fall.

• Chef Terri Terrell, Chef Cheyenne Cristina of Leo’s Italian Social, Chef Paul Taylor of Jargon, and Chef Santiago Vargas of Mikasa Criolla will compete in the NC Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) Chef of the Year contest as part of the NCRLA’s eighth Chef Showdown. Follow along on social media to see the preliminary round.

• Biomimicry. Also known as nature-informed design, you’ll find this increasingly popular approach to innovation in everything from skyscrapers to modern clothing. See the blend of art and ingenuity at the North Carolina Arboretum’s newest exhibit, Nature’s Blueprints, open through Sunday, May 12.*

• On Tuesdays, we train. Join a growing exercise community in free training sessions on Tuesday nights at 5:30 p.m. with the YMCA of Western North Carolina. The training will focus on the upcoming Asheville 5K Chamber Challenge, but event registration is not required.*

• If your last credit card bill sent a chill down your spine, it might be time for a balance transfer. For that, The Ascent recommends these four cards with 0% APR for up to 18 months. (You could have almost two years to avoid interest charges on qualifying balance transfers.)*