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• Brews & Bears | Friday, Aug. 9 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Western North Carolina Nature Center | $10-$35 | Explore the center after hours with a beverage in hand to see enrichment activities with black bears Uno and Ursa.
• Movies in the Park | Friday, Aug. 9 | 7-11 p.m. | Pack Square Park | Free | Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a family-friendly screening of “Toy Story.”
• Asheville 48 Hour Film Project | Friday, Aug. 9-Saturday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | Asheville Pizza and Brewing North | $14 | Watch these works created in just two days, then stick around for a Q+A with the filmmakers.

• Second Saturday Art Stroll | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | River Arts District | Free | Explore artist galleries, and find one-of-a-kind works at this monthly art celebration — then hop on the free ArtsAVL trolley to explore more galleries downtown.
• Meet the Author: Jessica Leigh | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge | Free | Head to a book signing and meet + greet with the author of the “Chronicles of the Tuatha” series.

• Latte Art 101 Workshop | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Coffee Curious Workshops | $75 | Learn how to turn your latte into a masterpiece with the help of an expert barista.
• Sunday Sounds with Andy Ferrell | Sunday, Aug. 11, Sunday, Sept. 15 | 3-6 p.m. | Wicked Weed Brewpub | Free | Soak up live Sunday Sounds in the biergarten + enjoy $10 steins on select brews.*

• Chinese Tea and Tai Chi Foundations | Monday, Aug. 12 | 9:30-10:45 a.m. | Dragon Phoenix | $15-$18 | Share tea together before learning Tai Chi’s fundamental practices of softness and strength.

• Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit | $60-$65 | Settle in for a night of Americana-influenced Southern rock with support from Adeem the Artist.

• WNC’s first Sheetz is slated to open on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 5440 Asheville Hwy. in Hendersonville. The 24-hour gas station and convenience store will offer free coffee and soda starting at 8 a.m. on its opening day. (Blue Ridge Public Radio)

• Austin Tisdale has been named the Executive Chef at Wildwood Still Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, the food and beverage concept in Moxy Asheville, which is opening later this summer with whiskey-based cocktails and Asian fusion cuisine. Tisdale has experience at popular locales like the Grove Park Inn, Bouchon, and Bargello.

• It’s an all-day agriculture celebration. The Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center is hosting a field day on Thursday, Aug. 15, celebrating 75 years of the people and programs bringing you fresh food. Register for the free event, which includes apple + vegetable field tours and an anniversary lunch.

• A new proposal from RCG Property Managers has been filed to build an 18-condo development called Aster Court on Baird Street in Chestnut Hill. The company previously had plans for the area that were dropped in 2021 after opposition from community organizations. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• There’s a new B-Corp-certified company in town. Public accounting firm Corliss and Solomon earned the recognition given to companies committed to sustainable practices, fair treatment of employees + customers, transparency in business matters, and commitment to shareholders. In 2013, the firm decided to solely work with nonprofits.

• The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France wrap up this weekend. Today’s events include sport climbing, table tennis, wrestling + rhythmic gymnastics — starting at 9 a.m. EST. Meet NC Olympians who competed this year (like WNC’s Evy Leibfarth), and tune in for the closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m.

• Sharing the news of Great Smoky Cannabis Co.'s start date for adult recreational marijuana sales, we asked you if marijuana should be legalized across NC. Of 920 reader responses, 89.6% said medical and recreational marijuana should be legalized, 6.1% said medical marijuana should be legalized, and 4.3% said it shouldn’t be legalized.

• At AVLtoday, we share hyper-local and need-to-know information about your Asheville faves. Now, it’s time for you to tell us the best biz in the city. Click on this form to start nominating in various categories.

• We like our sound quality how we like our Biscuit Head bacon — extra crispy. While most hearing aids have one processor, this device has two, which process speech + noise separately. The result: Clear, crisp, effortless listening and conversations. (Plus, it’s tiny.)*

• We’re beyond the halfway point of 2024 — aka a good time to make sure you’re maximizing your money. Personal finance experts have reviewed hundreds of credit cards to present you with the four very best bonus cards of the year.*

• Sleek contemporary design meets indoor-outdoor living at this 3-bed, 2.5-bath Black Mountain home. Walk to Lake Tomahawk on a weekend morning, or soak up the sun on the back deck. See inside (and don’t miss the luxe primary suite).*