• Come to Leicester Studio Tour | Saturday, Aug. 17-Sunday, Aug. 18 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Various locations, Leicester | Free | Discover the work of local and visiting artists and explore their studios during this annual self-guided tour.
• Bite Me AVL: The Community Market | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 11 a.m. | Rabbit Rabbit | Free | Explore goods from local vendors, listen in on panel conversations, and jam out to live music — the festival’s ticket holders can savor bites from the tasting tent.
• Day of Rock 2 Festival | Saturday, Aug. 17-Sunday, Aug. 18 | 12-11 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $38-$87 | The inaugural festival will bring 28 local, regional, and national rock bands to the stage over two days.
• Jewelry Making Brunch Workshop | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Ignite Jewelry Studios | $65 | Start your morning with fresh fruit, a donut, and coffee or tea while you craft a personalized sterling silver pendant.
• Show & Tell Sunday Market | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 12-5 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit | Free | Enjoy bites + bevs and find the perfect housewares, art, apparel, and more from local and indie makers at this open-air market.

• The Asheville Business Summit | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown | $79 | Connect with other business professionals through discussions on leadership + marketing, a keynote speech, and networking.
• Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | The Orange Peel | $30-$45 | The SNL cast member (who you may know better as Sarah Sherman) will grace the stage for a night of stand-up.

• Native art gallery and educational + healing space Weaving Rainbows will close its doors at 62 Wall St. on Friday, Aug. 23. From Tuesday, Aug. 20 through its closing day, you can support the gallery by attending the Weaving Rainbows Festival and closing ceremony. Get the event details.

• Working Wheels is celebrating 10 years of providing low-cost vehicles and repairs to locals in need. You can help keep the nonprofit rolling by donating to its 10-year anniversary fund, volunteering, or donating a set of wheels.

• Lace up your running shoes because it’s almost time to hit the pavement for the Asheville Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. Register for the Saturday, Aug. 24 races, beginning and ending in Pack Square Park.

• Asheville Sandwich Company reopened this week at a new location (330 Rockwood Rd.) near the Asheville Airport. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

• At AVLtoday, we love that we get to make the whole city of Asheville our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

• It takes a village, as they say. As proud Ashevillians, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

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