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• Pack Square Artisan Market | Friday, June 28 | 3-9 p.m. | N. Pack Square, 1 N. Pack Square, Asheville | Free | The weekly street party returns with an array of handmade goods from independent artists, makers, and creatives.
• Adam Holzman Live | Friday, June 28-Saturday, June 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Moogseum, 56 Broadway St., Asheville | $20-$40 | The keyboardist will lead a workshop on programming and performing with the Moog Voyager, followed by a concert at Static Age Records on Saturday evening.

• Guided Forest Bathing | Saturday, June 29 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville | $55 | A nature therapy guide will lead you on a serene journey through the forest, ending with a foraged tea ceremony and snacks.
• Star Trek Fan Club Meet | Saturday, June 29 | 3-5 p.m. | Swannanoa Library, 101 W. Charleston Ave., Swannanoa | Free, RSVP | Watch episodes, participate in trivia, and make themed crafts with other Trekkies.
• Sunset Sessions: House Music Party with In Plain Sight | Saturday, June 29 | 4-8 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing, 21 Craven St., Asheville | Free | Set the vibe with house music while you watch the sun go down.
• Dungeons and Drag | Saturday, June 29 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | VOWL, 61 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville | Free | Find yourself in a new realm at this spellbinding, fantasy-themed drag show and Pride party.

• Latte Art 101 Workshop | Sunday, June 30 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Coffee Curious Workshops, 45 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville | $75 | Learn how to turn your latte into a masterpiece with the help of an expert barista.
• Band Together | Sunday, June 30 | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $20 | See live music from The Feels, Aunt Vicki, Safety Coffin, and Monster Wave at this fundraising event for local cancer patients in need.

• Mahjong 101 | Monday, July 1-Monday, July 22 | 1-4 p.m. | Woodfin YMCA, 40 N. Merrimon Ave., Asheville | Free | Join the first session of a month-long program to learn the game or hone your skills.

• Bites from your favorite local establishments, cooked to perfection
• A vibrant selection of fresh, locally-sourced vegetables
• Unlimited wines, craft cocktails, and beers

• Our Voice, Helpmate, and the Buncombe County Family Justice Center are working together to launch the PorchLight Project on Monday, July 1. The project will create a network of county businesses where survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence can access phone services and a safe place to wait for support.

• As the Asheville Regional Airport’s $400 million expansion continues, the airport is expected to add a fourth TSA lane in July to move record numbers of passengers along. Plus, the airport anticipates adding an additional parking garage post terminal expansion. (Blue Ridge Public Radio)

• The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority approved a $27.3 million FY25 operating budget, which is $300,000 less than FY24’s budget. View the budget ordinance to see how funds will be appropriated, from salaries to marketing.

• A report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University shows that Asheville home prices are ~6.5 times the area’s median income — the steepest home-price-to-income ratio in the state. Find the study to see how Asheville stacks up against major metropolitan areas. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• A special picnic table in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, inscribed with Lucille Clifton’s poem “the earth is a living thing,” will be revealed on Saturday, July 20 as part of Poet Laureate Ada Limón’s “You are Here: Poetry in Parks” project. Head to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center for an afternoon of activities.

• Hey, 50+ Ashevillians: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNC Asheville summer courses kicked off this week. Learn more + register for OLLI’s no-credit short courses, workshops, community service, and special events for 50+ adults.*

• If sustainable living is among your values, it may be time to reconsider solar. Solar systems have become remarkably affordable recently, and, thanks to rising grid rates, can pay for themselves in as little as five years. Plus, quotes are free.*

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

• “Line dancing at Banks Ave. Bar on Thursdays.” — Paul H.
  
• “Pickleball.” — Ellen T.
  
  • If you’re looking for a place to play, we have a guide for that.
• “I go down to the River Arts District (or other areas around Buncombe County) and tour the art galleries.” — J. Roche
  
• “Meet friends at a park for squirt gun fights.” — Debbi M.
  
• “Music in the park.” — Joe C.
  
• “Walking the French Broad Greenway loop.” — Anonymous
  
• “Going to libraries!” — Amelia H.