What’s on the horizon

• Eta Aquarids | Monday, April 15-Monday, May 27 | Peaks before dawn on Sunday, May 5
• Perseids | Sunday, July 14-Sunday, Sept. 1 | Peaks Monday, Aug. 12
• Geminids | Tuesday, Nov. 19-Tuesday, Dec. 24 | Peaks Friday, Dec. 13

• Super Sturgeon Moon | Monday, Aug. 19 (this will also be a blue moon, a rare second full moon within a single month)
• Super Harvest Moon | Wednesday, Sept. 18
• Super Hunter’s Moon | Thursday, Oct. 17 (this will be the closest and brightest supermoon of the year)
• Super Beaver Moon | Friday, Nov. 15

How to watch

• Find your nearest DarkSite by using a light pollution map. If you’re using a resource that lists Bortle values, you’ll want to find a place tracking five or lower in order to track meteor showers.
• Join up with the Astronomy Club of Asheville (the next public stargaze is Friday, April 5 at Grassland Mountain Observatory) or attend a Dark Sky Astronomy Night at PARI. They might have telescopes and other equipment to help you get a good view.

• Dungeons & Dragons | Tuesday, March 26 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe, 162 Coxe Ave., Ste. 101, Asheville | $10-$40 | Explore the sides to every story and enjoy the magic of DnD — the regular ticket includes a free soft drink with refills and a free game pass for the day.
• Melanie Brooks in Conversation With Laura Carney | Tuesday, March 26 | 6-7:30 p.m. | West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Laura Carney, author of “My Father’s List: How Living My Dad’s Dreams Set Me Free,” will talk to Melanie Brooks’ about writing “A Hard Silence: One Daughter Remaps Family, Grief, and Faith When HIV/AIDS Changes It All.”

• Courtyard Concert with Windswept Melodies Harp Trio | Wednesday, March 27 | 4-5 p.m. | East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Rd., Asheville | Free | Celtic harp trio Windswept Melodies will perform as part of the One Book, One Buncombe countywide book club.
• Information Session with Green Built Alliance | Wednesday, March 27 | 4-5 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Learn about the Energy Savers Network, which provides free energy efficiency upgrades to income-qualified households in Buncombe County — plus, see how you can volunteer.

• Women’s Breathwork Circle | Thursday, March 28 | 6-8 p.m. | WellSpring Wellness Center, 960 Tunnel Rd., Asheville | $30 | Quiet your mind and release stress in a safe, supportive space.
• Punch Bucket Literary Pop Quiz | Thursday, March 28 | 7-9 p.m. | DSSOLVR, 63 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville | Free | Test your knowledge of works across various literary genres and the authors producing them.
• Pink Beds | Thursday, March 28 | 7 p.m. | Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave., Asheville | $21.49 | See a set from the local electro-indie pop band as it celebrates the release of its new album, “Spare Key To A Memory.”

• The NC Supreme Court ruled that the City of Asheville can complete the removal of Vance Monument. The base of the monument remains in Pack Square, with no date yet shared for its removal. Repurposing the Vance Monument site is one of the five focus areas of the Pack Square Plaza Visioning project. (Blue Ridge Public Radio)

• The Asheville Downtown Association shared the lineup for the 36th annual Downtown After 5. The festivities kick off Friday, April 19 with Empire Strikes Brass and Magenta Sunshine soundtracking the evening’s psychedelic funk theme. Plus, this year will include a marketplace to shop goods from local makers.

• Executive Director of Asheville on Bikes Mike Sule is providing an update on the progress of AVL Unpaved, a project that would implement a series of natural surface trails in forested areas of Asheville. Head to RAD Brewing Co. on Thursday, March 28 at 6 p.m. for the information session.

• Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 18, because something delicious is in store. Get ready for Bite Me, a new food festival from JD Ellison & Company. Learn more about the festival’s goals and sign up to get email updates as more plans unfold.

• This Friday, March 29, Moogseum is hosting The Sounds of Innovation, a listening party sharing the first public broadcast of the Abominatron Tape in full. The tape features Bob Moog explaining the Moog modular prototype to musician and collaborator Herb Deutsch. Seating is very limited, so snag tickets now.

• The Walton Street Park and Pool has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Learn more about the local historical landmark and its significance to the community as a cherished public space, meeting ground, and recreational hub for Black residents.

• Earlier this month, Asheville Parks and Recreation (APR) shared its draft recommendations for Recreate Asheville, a comprehensive plan meant to guide the next 10 years of planning for APR. Get a rundown of current findings, and share your feedback through the online survey or a community workshop this week.

• Congrats to @stephanitacrawford, our AVLtoday winner of two GA Weekend Passes to Bear Shadow music festival in the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau May 11-12 ($600+ value). Didn’t win? Grab your tickets.*

• Happening this week: UNC Asheville is hosting its annual Greenfest now through Saturday, March 30. The multi-event week of activities celebrates living green with fun environmental activities, an acoustic jam session, bird and plant walks, e-bike rides, and more. Get details + join the fun.*

• Weave, hammer, and strum your way to new skills at the John C. Campbell Folk School, offering hundreds of hands-on classes throughout the year. Learn from world-class instructors while staying on 270 idyllic acres in this one-of-a-kind learning environment.*

• DYK that eligible NC homeowners can save more than 50% on a new solar + battery system thanks to recent rebates + existing tax credits? That means complete energy independence + goodbye to rising grid rates. See how convenient installation can be.*