What’s in our carts

• Geometric bookcase: This easy-to-build shelf would look great in any room. It’s perfect for your books, trinkets, plants, or anything else you’d like to display.
• Five-piece outdoor seating group: Imagine — it’s a slow summer morning and you’re outside relaxing with an iced coffee, diving into a riveting read on this comfy Adirondack chair with your feet kicked up on the ottoman. Bonus: This set comes in neutral and bright colors.
• Folding camping chairs: This pair of chairs is decked out with an umbrella, cupholders, side pockets, and even a cooler bag. We think you need this for your next outdoor adventure.
• Multi-tiered plant stand: Show off your green thumb by setting up your plants on this whimsical display.

• Boukou Groove & Friends: The Waker IPA Release & Pre-Party | Friday, July 26 | 4-7 p.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $8 | Listen to funky, New Orleans-style tunes while sipping on this brewery’s latest release.
• Teen Takeover: DJ Spin & Swim | Friday, July 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston St., Asheville | Free | Feel the summer vibes at a teen pool party featuring food, music, and cool surprises.

• Rise & Yoga | Saturday, July 27 | 9-10 a.m. | The Roof at The Radical, 95 Roberts St., Asheville | Free | Greet the sun and find your flow with the help of Love Shine Play — bring your own yoga mat.
• Sunset Sessions: House Music Party with In Plain Sight | Saturday, July 27 | 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.

• Sunday Morning Trivia Brunch | Sunday, July 28 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe, 162 Coxe Ave., Ste. 101, Asheville | Price of purchase | Dig into breakfast while you answer questions about topics like board games, sci-fi, and fantasy.
• Latte Art 101 Workshop | Sunday, July 28 | 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.

• Beginning today, July 26 at 8 p.m., a section of I-40 East will be closed until Monday, July 29 at 8 a.m. so that crews can perform work on a bridge between I-26 and Hendersonville Road. Learn where I-40 will be closed and what detours are available. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• The YMCA of WNC is hosting a free, two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid training on Monday, Aug. 26 + Tuesday, Aug. 27. The program is designed to educate caregivers, parents, and teachers on supporting adolescents facing mental health challenges. Bonus: More trainings will take place through December.

• RiverLink is kicking off its partnership with French Broad River Brewery this Sunday, June 28 with a celebratory event from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The brewery will donate $1 to the org for every pint sold + there will be live reggae music beginning at 3 p.m.

• This is what we call a hole in one. The inaugural Eblen Charities-Ingles Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Asheville Municipal Golf Course. Registration is open for teams of four and individual golfers, and proceeds from the tournament will benefit Eblen Charities’ Water Assistance Program.

• The Smokin’ Onion is hosting its second Peruvian Night with LIMAQ on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy a plant-based menu complete with Peruvian tamales and picarones, as well as beer, cocktails, and mocktails. RSVP to attend.

• Take a trip back in time to the days of Asheville’s free street festival — Bele Chere. The annual event ran from 1979 to 2013 and featured three days of good eats, arts + crafts, live music, and dancing. See pictures from the past. Bonus: Share your Bele Chere memories with us. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• How refreshing. Drink Up Week runs through today — our annual celebration of Asheville’s drink culture. Local businesses are offering buzzy deals like 25% off cider flights at Botanist and Barrel, so treat yourself and toast to our town’s vibrant bevvy scene.

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