
Connect@ the Asheville Art Museum
After-hours gallery stroll and social mixer inside the Asheville Art Museum’s Third Thursday, blending contemporary exhibits with a lively, music-filled atmosphere. Designed for meeting new people and making professional connections; free with required online registration.
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After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.

After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.
After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.

A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.

Interactive, docent-led walk-through of a current featured exhibition with space for questions and close looking. Drop in for an accessible gallery deep dive led by museum staff or volunteer educators.

Interactive, docent-led walk-through of a current featured exhibition with space for questions and close looking. Drop in for an accessible gallery deep dive led by museum staff or volunteer educators.
Interactive, docent-led walk-through of a current featured exhibition with space for questions and close looking. Drop in for an accessible gallery deep dive led by museum staff or volunteer educators.

Self guided afternoon’s River Arts District with artist talks and behind the scenes context on works in progress. Ideal for meeting local makers, exploring multiple studios, and discovering new gallery favorites.

Self guided afternoon’s River Arts District with artist talks and behind the scenes context on works in progress. Ideal for meeting local makers, exploring multiple studios, and discovering new gallery favorites.
Self guided afternoon’s River Arts District with artist talks and behind the scenes context on works in progress. Ideal for meeting local makers, exploring multiple studios, and discovering new gallery favorites.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.

A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.

Heartland folk and Americana songs in an art museum setting, with intimate acoustic textures and storytelling lyrics. A late-evening performance pairs gallery ambiance with warm, rootsy concert energy.

Heartland folk and Americana songs in an art museum setting, with intimate acoustic textures and storytelling lyrics. A late-evening performance pairs gallery ambiance with warm, rootsy concert energy.
Heartland folk and Americana songs in an art museum setting, with intimate acoustic textures and storytelling lyrics. A late-evening performance pairs gallery ambiance with warm, rootsy concert energy.

After-hours summertime mixer hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Quality Janitorial Group, designed for casual professional connections. Expect mingling with local business owners and community leaders in a social evening networking setting.

After-hours summertime mixer hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Quality Janitorial Group, designed for casual professional connections. Expect mingling with local business owners and community leaders in a social evening networking setting.
After-hours summertime mixer hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Quality Janitorial Group, designed for casual professional connections. Expect mingling with local business owners and community leaders in a social evening networking setting.

An open-air arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art and community programming under the trees. Ideal for a casual summer-evening stroll and local creative discovery.

An open-air arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art and community programming under the trees. Ideal for a casual summer-evening stroll and local creative discovery.
An open-air arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art and community programming under the trees. Ideal for a casual summer-evening stroll and local creative discovery.

Casual international social mixer on a riverside brewery deck with name tags, meetup signs, and plenty of friendly introductions for newcomers and regulars alike. Rain plan moves the hangout into the taproom for easy conversation over pints.

Casual international social mixer on a riverside brewery deck with name tags, meetup signs, and plenty of friendly introductions for newcomers and regulars alike. Rain plan moves the hangout into the taproom for easy conversation over pints.
Casual international social mixer on a riverside brewery deck with name tags, meetup signs, and plenty of friendly introductions for newcomers and regulars alike. Rain plan moves the hangout into the taproom for easy conversation over pints.

Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.

Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.
Drop-in studio making session led by museum staff, with prompts inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome for a hands-on creative activity; children must attend with an adult.

Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.

Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.
Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.
An afternoon mixer for travel and hospitality partners with casual networking in a bustling food hall. Expect locally crafted bites and beverages designed for relationship-building and destination marketing connections.
An afternoon mixer for travel and hospitality partners with casual networking in a bustling food hall. Expect locally crafted bites and beverages designed for relationship-building and destination marketing connections.
An afternoon mixer for travel and hospitality partners with casual networking in a bustling food hall. Expect locally crafted bites and beverages designed for relationship-building and destination marketing connections.

A weekly late-night community jam fills the room with spontaneous collaborations and rotating players, curated by Women to the Front. Drop in for an improvisational 8–11pm session where local musicians and listeners connect.

A weekly late-night community jam fills the room with spontaneous collaborations and rotating players, curated by Women to the Front. Drop in for an improvisational 8–11pm session where local musicians and listeners connect.
A weekly late-night community jam fills the room with spontaneous collaborations and rotating players, curated by Women to the Front. Drop in for an improvisational 8–11pm session where local musicians and listeners connect.

Sunset hangout that hops between two downtown rooftop bars for skyline views, cocktails or mocktails, and easy conversation. A relaxed social mixer geared toward meeting new people and reconnecting with friends.

Sunset hangout that hops between two downtown rooftop bars for skyline views, cocktails or mocktails, and easy conversation. A relaxed social mixer geared toward meeting new people and reconnecting with friends.
Sunset hangout that hops between two downtown rooftop bars for skyline views, cocktails or mocktails, and easy conversation. A relaxed social mixer geared toward meeting new people and reconnecting with friends.

Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.

Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.
Free monthly meetup for Asheville health and wellness professionals to build referral partnerships and strategic collaborations. Expect casual networking plus guest speaker insights geared toward growing client bases and practitioner support.

Casual networking for local small business owners and professionals to build referrals and collaborations in a mid size group of 35 to 50; free monthly meetup at AmeriHealth Caritas wellness center, no membership required.

Casual networking for local small business owners and professionals to build referrals and collaborations in a mid size group of 35 to 50; free monthly meetup at AmeriHealth Caritas wellness center, no membership required.
Casual networking for local small business owners and professionals to build referrals and collaborations in a mid size group of 35 to 50; free monthly meetup at AmeriHealth Caritas wellness center, no membership required.

Low-pressure coffee hangout built for real conversations with local business owners, doers, and creatives—no agenda, no business cards, no sales-y pitches. Drop in casually to meet Asheville-area professionals in a relaxed cafe setting.

Low-pressure coffee hangout built for real conversations with local business owners, doers, and creatives—no agenda, no business cards, no sales-y pitches. Drop in casually to meet Asheville-area professionals in a relaxed cafe setting.
Low-pressure coffee hangout built for real conversations with local business owners, doers, and creatives—no agenda, no business cards, no sales-y pitches. Drop in casually to meet Asheville-area professionals in a relaxed cafe setting.

Community-centered networking meetup focused on connecting neighbors, sharing ideas, and building collaborations. Expect conversation-driven introductions, potential project matchmaking, and a co-creation vibe in a martial arts studio setting.

Community-centered networking meetup focused on connecting neighbors, sharing ideas, and building collaborations. Expect conversation-driven introductions, potential project matchmaking, and a co-creation vibe in a martial arts studio setting.
Community-centered networking meetup focused on connecting neighbors, sharing ideas, and building collaborations. Expect conversation-driven introductions, potential project matchmaking, and a co-creation vibe in a martial arts studio setting.