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• LEAF Global Arts Retreat | Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Lake Eden Retreat, 377 Lake Eden Rd., Black Mountain | $56-$270 | Delve into the lives of artists and activists as you celebrate their creativity and action through art, music, and traditions.
• “Edward III” | Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., Asheville | Free | Kick off the Montford Park Players’ Wars of the Roses season with the military conquests and personal struggles of King Edward III.

• Fitness On the Green | Saturday, May 11 | 1-2 p.m. | Reynolds Village, 41 N. Merrimon Ave., Woodfin | Free | Invigorate your wellness routine with a Chen-style Tai Chi class from Dragon Phoenix.
• An Evening of Classical Guitar | Saturday, May 11 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $15-$20 | Experience the versatility and expressive potential of the classical guitar in the hands of Tim Doyle, Andy Jury, and Steve Newbrough.
• Secret Saturday Comedy Showcase | Saturday, May 11 | 9 p.m. | Catawba Brewing, 32 Banks Ave., Asheville | $15-$18 | Who knows which comedians might show up for a night of covert comedy.
• Central Bark’s Grand Opening | Saturday, May 11 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Central Bark, 4 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville | Free | Celebrate the debut of this new dog day care center with free nail trims, food trucks, music, tours, and more.*

• Mother’s Day Tea Party | Sunday, May 12 | 3-5 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville | $38-$45 | Treat yourself or the mother figure in your life to indulgent sandwiches, scones, and pastries, then create your own hat.
• Poetry Slam | Sunday, May 12 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Canopy at Art Garden AVL, 191 Lyman St., Asheville | $5-$10 | Take the stage to show off your poetry skills (and maybe win a cash prize).

• Open Mic | Monday, May 13 | 7:30-11 p.m. | One World Brewing - Downtown, 10 Patton Ave., Asheville | Free | Start your week by showing off your musical skills, or support the performers from the seats.

• In partnership with Strive Beyond and the Land of Sky Regional Council, the City of Asheville is hitting the road. As part of Strive Not to Drive Week, you can ride the ART buses for free on Monday, May 13. You can also stop by Harrah’s Cherokee Center at 9 a.m. for an info session about the ART system.

• Asheville Beauty Academy, a downtown spot known for drag brunch, karaoke, and themed events, hosted its last event on Saturday, April 27. Owner Charlie Hodge officially announced the bar’s closure on Wednesday, citing a decline in patronage since the pandemic. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Terra Nova Beer Co. is set to open its flagship taproom on the South Slope. The space at 101 S. Lexington Ave., which will also welcome Mission Pizza, will serve up brand-new beers and craft cocktails developed with Golden Pineapple starting on Friday, May 17.

• Central Park, a new development in Arden, was unanimously approved by the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment during this Wednesday’s meeting. The project will replace the Brookwood Golf Club, which closed in 2008, and include 23 single-family homes, 185 townhomes, and a 20-acre conservation easement. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Wine & Roses opened its gilded doors yesterday in the Zelda Dearest Hotel, with a menu and design inspired by the hotel’s literary namesake. As Zelda Fitzgerald would say, you won’t be bored or boring in the intimate space, surrounded by fresh roses. The bar will be open to the public on Friday and Saturday nights, 4-10 p.m.

• Eight Ashevillians will be honored on Thursday, May 16 at the Rotary Club of Asheville’s inaugural Heroes Hoorah Gala. These “People of Action” were chosen for their efforts to improve the community, in areas like health, education, environmental advocacy, and economic development. Grab your tickets and meet the heroes.

• Buncombe County announced it will be introducing gender-inclusive bathrooms in county buildings, beginning with libraries and the administrative building at 200 College St. The initiative, which will begin early this month, will introduce signage under existing restroom signs encouraging people to use the facility that aligns with their identity.

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