Vagrant Wind Poetry Reading at Malaprop's in downtown Asheville, May 17

TRAVELING BONFIRES presents local poets Pam Israel, Jessica Newton, and Dave Rowe. Monday, May 17, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St., Asheville. Pasckie Pascua hosts. Info: 254-6734 (Malaprop’s), 280 1555 (TBonfires).

PASCKIE PASCUA reads poems in Weaverville, July 4

PASCKIE PASCUA will read poems in Weaverville’s (NC) July 4th celebration. Venue: MAYSA’s Multi Purpose Athletic and Community Complex (MPAC), a non-profit initiative to bring “a state of the art, music and special performance” to WNC. Other performers: Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band, Kat Williams, Skinny Legs & All, and five other bands/performers/poets.