Cocktails, Conversation & a Little Southern Intrigue
Sip cocktails during an author conversation with Christy Scott Cashman, then browse and meet the writer at a book signing with Malaprop’s. A relaxed literary social with Southern intrigue.
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A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.

A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
A relaxed evening pairs hands-on crafting with a drink, creating a casual, social setting for creative activity and conversation at Asheville’s WNC Nature Center.
An elegant cocktails-and-conversation mixer centered on meaningful connections and engaging dialogue. Sip crafted drinks in a salon setting designed for relaxed mingling and new introductions.
An elegant cocktails-and-conversation mixer centered on meaningful connections and engaging dialogue. Sip crafted drinks in a salon setting designed for relaxed mingling and new introductions.
An elegant cocktails-and-conversation mixer centered on meaningful connections and engaging dialogue. Sip crafted drinks in a salon setting designed for relaxed mingling and new introductions.
An evening book launch and author conversation for Elizabeth Kostova’s new novel, Mystery Play, with Terry Roberts. Expect a literary reading, onstage discussion, and Q&A in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech.
An evening book launch and author conversation for Elizabeth Kostova’s new novel, Mystery Play, with Terry Roberts. Expect a literary reading, onstage discussion, and Q&A in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech.
An evening book launch and author conversation for Elizabeth Kostova’s new novel, Mystery Play, with Terry Roberts. Expect a literary reading, onstage discussion, and Q&A in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech.

Peer-led writing critique with printed handouts, group read-throughs, and detailed feedback on new drafts. Drop in to share pages or listen, discuss craft, and leave with fresh ideas in a casual pub setting.

Peer-led writing critique with printed handouts, group read-throughs, and detailed feedback on new drafts. Drop in to share pages or listen, discuss craft, and leave with fresh ideas in a casual pub setting.
Peer-led writing critique with printed handouts, group read-throughs, and detailed feedback on new drafts. Drop in to share pages or listen, discuss craft, and leave with fresh ideas in a casual pub setting.

Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.

Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.
Explore Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina history through readings and guided discussions inspired by themes from a local exhibit. The four-part series brings curious community members together for regional learning.

A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.

A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.
A relaxed reading meetup for adults ages 18–25, bringing young readers together for conversation, literary discussion, and community connection in a neighborhood community center. Registration required; $5 fee.

Sip elegant cocktails above downtown Asheville while sharing conversation and making professional connections. A polished rooftop gathering pairs craft drinks with sweeping city views and a relaxed social atmosphere.

Sip elegant cocktails above downtown Asheville while sharing conversation and making professional connections. A polished rooftop gathering pairs craft drinks with sweeping city views and a relaxed social atmosphere.
Sip elegant cocktails above downtown Asheville while sharing conversation and making professional connections. A polished rooftop gathering pairs craft drinks with sweeping city views and a relaxed social atmosphere.

Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.

Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.
Monthly discussions explore true crime and public affairs through books on scandals, murder, corruption, and political malfeasance, alternating between crime narratives and politics titles in a thoughtful reading group.

A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.

A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.
A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.

Sip seasonal Halloween cocktails amid dark, spooky decor and meet other Asheville locals for casual mingling. A playful costume show-and-tell invites dressed-up guests to introduce their looks.

Sip seasonal Halloween cocktails amid dark, spooky decor and meet other Asheville locals for casual mingling. A playful costume show-and-tell invites dressed-up guests to introduce their looks.
Sip seasonal Halloween cocktails amid dark, spooky decor and meet other Asheville locals for casual mingling. A playful costume show-and-tell invites dressed-up guests to introduce their looks.

Late-night cocktails and conversation at a cozy downtown cocktail bar, set up as a small-group meetup for three couples. RSVP confirmation required, with easy free parking at the 5 Points Diner lot.

Late-night cocktails and conversation at a cozy downtown cocktail bar, set up as a small-group meetup for three couples. RSVP confirmation required, with easy free parking at the 5 Points Diner lot.
Late-night cocktails and conversation at a cozy downtown cocktail bar, set up as a small-group meetup for three couples. RSVP confirmation required, with easy free parking at the 5 Points Diner lot.

A New Year’s Eve cocktail celebration with a Prohibition-era speakeasy theme, inviting guests into a vintage-inspired night of drinks, revelry, and midnight festivities.

A New Year’s Eve cocktail celebration with a Prohibition-era speakeasy theme, inviting guests into a vintage-inspired night of drinks, revelry, and midnight festivities.
A New Year’s Eve cocktail celebration with a Prohibition-era speakeasy theme, inviting guests into a vintage-inspired night of drinks, revelry, and midnight festivities.

Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.

Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.
Hands-on whiskey cocktail class with guided tasting notes, mixing techniques, and bar tools fundamentals. Learn to balance spirit-forward builds and classic proportions in a stylish hotel setting.

Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.

Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.
Adult readers gather for an in-person discussion of Patrick Ryan’s novel Buckeye, sharing thoughtful literary conversation and community connection in a recurring monthly gathering for local readers.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.
An all ages author event welcomes children and families for a literary gathering at a public library, creating an accessible opportunity to connect with an author and books.

Low key coffee and conversation at the Barnes & Noble cafe in Biltmore Park, then a group walk to Regal for a Sense & Sensibility movie screening. Designed for friendly mingling and meeting new people before showtime.

Low key coffee and conversation at the Barnes & Noble cafe in Biltmore Park, then a group walk to Regal for a Sense & Sensibility movie screening. Designed for friendly mingling and meeting new people before showtime.
Low key coffee and conversation at the Barnes & Noble cafe in Biltmore Park, then a group walk to Regal for a Sense & Sensibility movie screening. Designed for friendly mingling and meeting new people before showtime.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.
Casual book chat centered on an education and learning theme while sipping wines and snacking in an informal upstairs meetup space. Bring any fiction or nonfiction pick tied to the topic and settle in for relaxed conversation.

Casual after-work creative meetup on an open-air rooftop where you can linger under autumn moonlight with a drink in hand. A low-pressure AIGA hangout for designers and non-designers alike to chat, connect, and unwind.

Casual after-work creative meetup on an open-air rooftop where you can linger under autumn moonlight with a drink in hand. A low-pressure AIGA hangout for designers and non-designers alike to chat, connect, and unwind.
Casual after-work creative meetup on an open-air rooftop where you can linger under autumn moonlight with a drink in hand. A low-pressure AIGA hangout for designers and non-designers alike to chat, connect, and unwind.

Browse fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children’s and YA books while meeting 30 local and regional writers. The free author fair welcomes drop-in visitors with no registration or purchase required.

Browse fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children’s and YA books while meeting 30 local and regional writers. The free author fair welcomes drop-in visitors with no registration or purchase required.
Browse fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children’s and YA books while meeting 30 local and regional writers. The free author fair welcomes drop-in visitors with no registration or purchase required.

A Sherlock Holmes–inspired downtown pub crawl that hops between bars with Watson-worthy antics and mystery-themed camaraderie. Expect pints, playful sleuth energy, and a late-night, costume-friendly crowd starting from a local brewery.

A Sherlock Holmes–inspired downtown pub crawl that hops between bars with Watson-worthy antics and mystery-themed camaraderie. Expect pints, playful sleuth energy, and a late-night, costume-friendly crowd starting from a local brewery.
A Sherlock Holmes–inspired downtown pub crawl that hops between bars with Watson-worthy antics and mystery-themed camaraderie. Expect pints, playful sleuth energy, and a late-night, costume-friendly crowd starting from a local brewery.
