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• Healthcare, Medical, and Wellness Professionals Event | Wednesday, July 3 | 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.
• “Killer Queen” | Wednesday, July 3 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $35-$40 | Jam out to timeless hits with this tribute to the rock legends.

• Mental Health is No Bull | Thursday, July 4 | 12 p.m.-12 a.m. | Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, 135 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Support new-to-Asheville nonprofit Linked4Life Foundation in its initiative to provide mental health services to food + bev industry workers.
• 4th of July at The Funk | Thursday, July 4 | 1-5 p.m. | The Funkatorium, 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Groove to live tunes at this family-friendly holiday block party.*

• Teens Dungeons and Dragons with Raj | Friday, July 5 | 3-6 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free, RSVP | Embark on a fantastical journey with other adventurers — the program is open to ages 13-17.
• “Henry IV” | Friday, July 5-Sunday, July 21 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., Asheville | Free | Watch the political strife, power struggles, and tavern hijinks unfold on stage in part two of the Shakespeare classic.

• Shindig on the Green | Saturday, July 6 | 7-10 p.m. | Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville | Free | Bring your instruments, lawn chairs, blankets, and friends for a stage show and jam sessions around the park.
• Flimflams and Shenanigans Comedy | Saturday, July 6 | 9 p.m. | New Origin Brewing, 131 Thompson St., Asheville | Free | Laugh along to a brilliant comedic lineup, hosted by local favorite Derek Boskovich.

• The Whale South Slope is officially opening its doors at 2 Buxton Ave. today at 5 p.m. It’s the craft beer bar’s third location here in the 828, offering a vast selection of brews, ciders, wines, seltzers, and more. We’ll cheers to that.

• Five community spaces will receive customized technology and infrastructure to increase inclusivity and engagement in local government. The Community Space Upfit Project is supported by $75,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. Neighborhood organizations can apply through Friday, July 12.

• Parts of Patton Avenue will be closed the nights of Tuesday, July 9 through Thursday, July 11 for work on the Carter Ann Patton stormwater project. From Grove Street to North Ann Street, Patton Avenue will be fully closed, while three more areas will be closed to through traffic. Get a visual to see detour areas.

• In the next few weeks, residential property owners in Buncombe County who haven’t responded to last year’s mailings will receive a property record card. Once you review the info and make any necessary updates, you can mail back the card or complete the process online.

• 14,000. That’s the estimated number of homes that would need to be built by 2050 to keep housing on track with Asheville’s expected population growth. Jerah Smith of Enterprise Community Partners shared the estimate during the June 25 city council work session regarding the city’s Affordable Housing Plan. (Blue Ridge Public Radio)

• UNC Asheville men’s basketball player Drew Pember will join the Charlotte Hornets Summer League team. In Pember’s time as a Bulldog, he was named Big South Preseason Player of the Year (twice), Big South Defensive Player of the Year, and Big South Player of the Year. See the Summer League schedule.

• Looking for a pickleball community? Pickleball at Creekside offers casual games + expert instruction in a supportive environment. Sessions run twice a week through July. Register here.*

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