This weekend

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• Fall Festival and Corn Maze | Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Oct. 27 | Times vary | Eliada Homes PARC building | $15 | Get into the spirit of the season as Eliada Homes launches its annual weekends of festive activities, food trucks, and corn maze exploration.

• Blue Ridge Pride Festival | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Pack Square Park | Free | Take in the performances, parties, programs, and processions, all centered on the theme “Rooted in Liberation” — join the welcoming procession at 10:30 a.m. to march into Pack Square Park.
• Burton Street Community Clean Up Walk | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Burton Street Community Center | Free | Join volunteers to clean, repair, and improve outdoor spaces in the neighborhood.

• Junk-O-Rama Vintage Flea Market | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 11 a.m. | Fleetwood’s | Free | Find vintage clothing, crafts, antiques, and more from local vendors.
• PFLAG Asheville Drag Show Fundraiser | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 12-3 p.m. | Green Man Brewery | $20+ | The post-Pride fundraiser will feature your favorite drag performers as well as drinks and brunch for sale.
• An Evening with The California Honeydrops | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 5:30 p.m. | Salvage Station | $30+ | Hear the retro-soul sound of the band as they embark on a tour for their latest album, “Keep On Diggin’.”

• Mindful Movements Yoga | Monday, Sept. 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center | $5 | Participate in this meditative practice with instructor Laura Towell — all skills levels are welcome.

• West End Women: Liquor, Labor, and Love in Urban Appalachia | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 6 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Free | Learn about the history of women in the local moonshine business with Buncombe County Special Collections’ Katherine Cutshall.

• Maguro is now open downtown, serving up Japanese fare like sushi, ramen, and rice bowls. Located near Charmed Boutique and White Duck Taco, the new spot is from the owners of Murasaki in South Asheville. Check out the menu, which includes hibachi and sushi lunch specials.

• Babies Need Bottoms is hosting a donation drive to “Wipe Out Diaper Need” during National Diaper Need Awareness Week. Bring baby wipes and diapers to these collection sites, along with The Mule, Asheville Pediatric Dentistry, BMW of Asheville, Kid’s Garden, Mountain Area Pediatrics, Overlook Coffee, and Spicer Greene Jewelers.

• Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 45 acres adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway near Balsam Gap. The land will be managed as a nature preserve, protecting water resources and wildlife and acting as a buffer between the parkway and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

• It’s time for some new ink. Traveler Tattoo is officially open next to Twice Round Vintage on Haywood Road, taking walk-ins and appointments. Check out the artists.

• The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina awarded $26,500 total to three projects that enhance appearance, infrastructure, or pedestrian experience. The grant recipients included RiverLink, which received $10,000 for signage at the upcoming Gateway Park on Riverside Drive at the Pearson Bridge.

• On Thursday, Sept. 26, the City of Asheville is hosting a career fair, where you can learn about open positions in local government. Stop by Martin Luther King Jr. Park between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to meet staff, get resume tips and guidance on applications, and enjoy music and food trucks.

• No. 5. That’s where UNC Asheville landed on The Princeton Review’s list of Best Health Services, a subsection of its Best 390 Colleges list. See the other sections UNC Asheville ranked in, including Most Politically Active Students and Green Matters.

• A new gallery from artist Bill Bowers has opened in the Jackson Building. Blue Dharma Fine Art features works in Bowers’ abstract and surrealist styles, along with themed exhibits like “The Bears of Asheville.”

• Introducing Jobs, our new virtual bulletin board featuring local job openings in all industries. It’s simple: Post your listing (it’s free for a limited time), and watch those applications roll in.

• If you didn’t win our recently-closed Fall Staycay + Night Out Giveaway, don’t worry. You can still experience Downtown Asheville’s newest lifestyle-focused hotel and rooftop bar. Book a stay to Moxy Asheville and experience craft spirits and small plates at Wildwood Still.*

• Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*