Wednesday, Oct. 16

• Artful Story Time: Little Lords and Ladies | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 10:30 a.m. | NC Museum of Art | Free | Bring the kiddos for a special story time straight from the Renaissance complete with princesses, dragons, and knights.
  
• Calm The Chaos Craft Night | Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Gather Goods Co., Cary | Donate what you can | Come together with the local crafting community to support our WNC neighbors.
  

Thursday, Oct. 17

• A Taste of the Appalachians: A Benefit Dinner for BeLoved Asheville | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 6 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge | $85 | This three-course dinner benefits BeLoved Asheville and is crafted by an Asheville native with WNC flavors.
  
• Jekyll & Hyde — Carolina Ballet | Thursday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Nov. 3 | Times vary | A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | $20+ | Explore the shadowy depths of human nature through the timeless tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This world-premiere ballet also features a brand-new composition by the legendary Shinji Eshima.*
  

Friday, Oct. 18

• Terror & Toast | Friday, Oct. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Unlikely Professionals | Free to attend | Enjoy tarot readings, wine tasting, and a costume contest at this cowboy-chic shop.
  
• Lainey Wilson | Friday, Oct. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $200+ | Jam out to the singer’s Country’s Cool Again Tour.