• Flatfoot Dancing for Beginners | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Free | Learn the basics of this traditional mountain movement from Linda Block of Green Grass Cloggers.
• Mongoose 50th Anniversary Bike Jam | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 12-6 p.m. | The Riveter, Mills River | $25-$43 | Party with the pros during all-day sessions with prizes, awards, and a BMX classic bike show.
• Xtreme Comedy Showcase | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 10:30 p.m. | DSSOLVR | $15 | Celebrate the release of the new XPA (Extra Pale Ale) with a lineup of comics telling jokes and drinking beers on stage.
• Served by Sev Drag Brunch | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 12-4 p.m. | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage | $10-$15 | Bring your dollar bills and your cheers for a fierce performance from new and seasoned drag stars.
• Foam Frenzy | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 1-3 p.m. | Recreation Park | Free | Little ones can join in as the park is filled with fluffy foam and make-believe fun.
• Beer Pong Olympics | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2-5 p.m. | The Whale West Asheville | $10 | Team up with your best beer pong mate for a chance to win a champion mug and the pot.

• Asheville Symphony Chorus Auditions | Tuesday, Aug. 13-Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 5-7 p.m. | First Congregational Church | Free, RSVP | Sign up to show off your singing skills for a chance to join the Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s performance partner.
• Bite Me AVL | Wednesday, Aug. 14-Sunday, Aug. 18 | Times vary | Various locations | $25-$149 | Experience this inaugural food festival with cooking classes, dinners, conversations, and workshops all over town.
• Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | The Hideaway | $40-$50 | Grab your leg warmers and your mousse as you enter a fabulous 80s world that’s part dinner party, part improv, part escape room.

• You’d better get down to business — because today, Aug. 10, is the last day for WomanUP Award nominations. Celebrate the women who are making waves in the local business world + supporting the Asheville community, and submit a nomination for honors like Nonprofit Leader and Rising Star.

• Black Mountain’s Sourwood Festival is all the buzz this weekend, celebrating native honey with 250+ vendors, beekeeper demonstrations, a barbecue cook-off, and live music. Join the festivities from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, Aug. 10 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 11.

• Submissions are in for Buncombe County’s “I Voted” sticker design contest, and now it’s time to visit the virtual polls. There are 69 entries to choose from, all created by local kids + teens. We’ll see what sticks when the winner is announced on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Cast your vote.

• We love this news a latte — Dripolator is keeping East Asheville caffeinated with its new shop, now open at 811 Tunnel Rd. 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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