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Summer festivals

• Love is Like a Butterfly Workshop | Tuesday, April 30 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Fairview Library, 1 Taylor Rd., Asheville | Free | Learn about writing, craft, and perspective in poetry from the songs of the legendary Dolly Parton with the help of poet Dustin Brookshire.
• Hear Here with Pink Beds + Caged Affair | Tuesday, April 30 | 7 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O. Henry Ave., Asheville | $10-$12 | Get an inside glimpse of the local music scene with a new performance + interview series presented by Citizen Vinyl and The Overlook with Matt Peiken podcast.

• Figure Study Sessions | Wednesday, May 1-Wednesday, May 29 | 12-2 p.m. | The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave., Asheville | $10-$20 | Bring your favorite drawing supplies and hone your artistic skill with the help of Emma Dubin as a live model.
• Healthcare, Medical, and Wellness Professionals Event | Wednesday, May 1 | 6-8 p.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | Free | Mingle with other healthcare workers and listen to presentations from four industry professionals.

• 2nd Annual Mosaic Art Walk & Benefit | Thursday, May 2 | 5-9 p.m. | Participating downtown art galleries | Free | Enjoy light fare and drinks while 14 downtown galleries display pieces from local + international artists and highlight the work of nonprofits.
• Divine’s Karaoke Kiki | Thursday, May 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Archetype Brewing, 265 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Step into the spotlight for singalongs, props, and plenty of surprises hosted by comedy drag queen extraordinaire, Divine Holeburn.

• “Matilda the Musical” | Friday, May 3-Sunday, May 5 | Times vary | Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville | $18-$37 | Unleash your imagination for the last weekend of Roald Dahl’s story of a young, sharp-witted heroine with psychokinetic powers.

• The Continuum of Care (COC), the formal planning body for the homelessness response in the Asheville-Buncombe community, released the information from its annual Point-in-Time count. The count, which is a census of people in the area who are unhoused, will inform strategy development.

• We won’t bury the lead. The City of Asheville is hosting a virtual info session about its engagement leadership academy on Friday, May 10. Organizing and Uniting to Re-Power (OUR) Asheville is a hands-on opportunity for youth + adults focusing on community research, development, and mobilization. RSVP to attend.

• Asheville Parks & Recreation announced the lineup for its annual Movies in the Park series. Starting with “Wonka” on Friday, May 10, the movies will begin after dusk in Pack Square Park. Pack blankets and folding chairs, enjoy treats from local vendors, and even dress up as your favorite characters.

• Get in the community’s good books. The Enka-Candler Library is launching a new morning reading series, Reading MENtors. The program invites Buncombe County men to share a love of reading with young patrons on every other Saturday, starting May 4. Get the details + volunteer.

• Hood Huggers International, a nonprofit focused on helping food insecurity and economic growth in the Burton Street community, received a grant from the Bank of America of Asheville. The grant will support current programs as well as training opportunities and the activities of the upcoming Blue Note Junction.

• Bloom with a View returns to The North Carolina Arboretum for a second stunning year, starting Saturday, May 4. This immersive floral experience brings hydrangeas, lilies, and calla lilies to eye level in festive risers arranged throughout the Arboretum’s garden + walking paths.*

• This private cabin in Pinnacle Mountain looks like something from a fairytale. Check out the warm wood interior, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace + covered wraparound porch with mountain views in every direction.*

• State-accredited apprenticeship programs are one of the fastest ways to build new skills and jumpstart your career. See what one of the oldest + most successful programs in North Carolina is currently offering.*

• In yesterday’s newsletter, we gave you the wrong date for the kickoff of the Hear Here series. Tonight, Tuesday, April 30, head to Citizen Vinyl at 7 p.m. to hear sets from Pink Beds and Caged Affair before the bands talk with Matt Peiken of The Overlook podcast about the stories behind the songs.

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• City Editor Grace loves enjoying a weekend meal at Cassia — paired with a brew from Cellarest Beer Project, of course.