Weekly Picks

Enjoy comedian Bo Burnham’s unique brand of autobiographical comedy on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in WCU’s Bardo Arts Center. Info: http://www.wcu.edu/29354.asp.

A pre-Moog fashion festival will present local designers and highlight "upcycled" clothing on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6-10 p.m. Held at One Stop Bar and Deli, 55 College St. Info: http://ashevillemusichall.com.

Masquerade in Midtown will feature a jazz DJ and the Asheville Aerial Artists to benefit the Junior League of Asheville on Friday, Oct. 28 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Cocktail dress with a masquerade theme is encouraged. Held at The Venue, 21 North Market St. Info: http://www.juniorleagueasheville.org.

The local comedy troupe Reasonably Priced Babies will perform at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St., on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Not suitable for children. Info: http://www.blackmountainarts.org.

Browse low-cost items ranging from electronics and furniture to books and clothing as Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Ave., hosts its annual rummage sale on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale runs through Monday, Oct. 31. Info: mandlnewman@yahoo.com or (704) 773-3901.

From haunted houses to church-sponsored fun fests, Halloween offers a range of kid-friendly activities to keep the young ones entertained. Check out our community events calendar for a complete list of events on Monday, Oct. 31. Info: http://mountainx.com/events.

Join Dylan Williams, director of governmental affairs at J Street Consulting in Washington D.C. for "Off the Map: What's next for the U.S. in the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process" at UNCA's Reuter Center, Manheimer Room, on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Info: Info: 242-6380.

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