1. The “An Appalachian Evening” series will continue with a performance by Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’Blues at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Lynn L. Shields Auditorium at the Stecoah Valley Center in Robbinsville.

2. The 15th annual “Concerts on the Creek” music series will feature rock/reggae act Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) will hit the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva.

3. The 57th annual Macon County Gemboree will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 26-27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28 at the Macon County Community Building in Franklin.

4. “July Makers Market” will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in The Lineside at Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville.

5. Nantahala Arts & Crafts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Nantahala River Rafting launch corner at the intersection of U.S. 19/74 and Wayah Road.