End of Year Celebration
A warm, upbeat gathering brings people of the African diaspora together to celebrate the year’s close, connect with great people, and share good vibes in community.
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A reflective New Year gathering centered on endings, fresh beginnings, and mindful intention. The quiet Buddhist community setting invites contemplation and a grounded start to the year.

A reflective New Year gathering centered on endings, fresh beginnings, and mindful intention. The quiet Buddhist community setting invites contemplation and a grounded start to the year.
A reflective New Year gathering centered on endings, fresh beginnings, and mindful intention. The quiet Buddhist community setting invites contemplation and a grounded start to the year.
High-frequency dance floors pulse with rhythms from around the world, creating a late-night global rave atmosphere built for movement, discovery, and celebratory energy.
High-frequency dance floors pulse with rhythms from around the world, creating a late-night global rave atmosphere built for movement, discovery, and celebratory energy.
High-frequency dance floors pulse with rhythms from around the world, creating a late-night global rave atmosphere built for movement, discovery, and celebratory energy.

Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.

Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.
Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.
A seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.
A seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.
A seasonal annual gathering for Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust members and supporters, centered on organizational updates and community connection around local land stewardship and equitable housing.

A cozy winter cacao ceremony blends heart-opening cacao, guided breathwork, and soothing sound bath tones in a candlelit studio setting. Expect a reflective holiday ritual focused on relaxation, connection, and gentle nervous-system reset.

A cozy winter cacao ceremony blends heart-opening cacao, guided breathwork, and soothing sound bath tones in a candlelit studio setting. Expect a reflective holiday ritual focused on relaxation, connection, and gentle nervous-system reset.
A cozy winter cacao ceremony blends heart-opening cacao, guided breathwork, and soothing sound bath tones in a candlelit studio setting. Expect a reflective holiday ritual focused on relaxation, connection, and gentle nervous-system reset.

Spoken word poetry and open mic performances bring neighbors together to pack winter care packages for unhoused people, with hot coffee, snacks, blankets, and a cozy courtyard gathering.

Spoken word poetry and open mic performances bring neighbors together to pack winter care packages for unhoused people, with hot coffee, snacks, blankets, and a cozy courtyard gathering.
Spoken word poetry and open mic performances bring neighbors together to pack winter care packages for unhoused people, with hot coffee, snacks, blankets, and a cozy courtyard gathering.

Holiday Party!
MoreA cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.

A cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.
A cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.

An all-day, cozy studio gathering marks a creative community space’s first birthday with artsy activities and fundraising. Drop in to explore the studio, connect, and celebrate.

An all-day, cozy studio gathering marks a creative community space’s first birthday with artsy activities and fundraising. Drop in to explore the studio, connect, and celebrate.
An all-day, cozy studio gathering marks a creative community space’s first birthday with artsy activities and fundraising. Drop in to explore the studio, connect, and celebrate.
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, meet local makers, and sip warm wassail amid a festive celebration of community creativity, with an opportunity to stay for a sound experience.
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, meet local makers, and sip warm wassail amid a festive celebration of community creativity, with an opportunity to stay for a sound experience.
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, meet local makers, and sip warm wassail amid a festive celebration of community creativity, with an opportunity to stay for a sound experience.

Open Mic Night
MoreA hosted open mic invites local performers to share spontaneous sets in a downtown kava lounge, creating an intimate gathering for creative expression and community connection.

A hosted open mic invites local performers to share spontaneous sets in a downtown kava lounge, creating an intimate gathering for creative expression and community connection.
A hosted open mic invites local performers to share spontaneous sets in a downtown kava lounge, creating an intimate gathering for creative expression and community connection.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.
A festive seasonal gathering pairs a holiday party with a toy collection benefiting children in need, bringing Asheville neighbors together for a community-minded evening at a local pub.

Resonant tones and meditative sound healing mark the winter solstice in a sunlit solarium, creating a restorative gathering centered on relaxation, mindfulness, and seasonal reflection.

Resonant tones and meditative sound healing mark the winter solstice in a sunlit solarium, creating a restorative gathering centered on relaxation, mindfulness, and seasonal reflection.
Resonant tones and meditative sound healing mark the winter solstice in a sunlit solarium, creating a restorative gathering centered on relaxation, mindfulness, and seasonal reflection.

Local performers sign up before taking the mic for an evening of open stage performances and community listening in a downtown brewery setting.

A midweek Latin dance night brings lively rhythms and a social, celebratory atmosphere to a neighborhood brewery, inviting guests to move, mingle, and enjoy an evening out.

A midweek Latin dance night brings lively rhythms and a social, celebratory atmosphere to a neighborhood brewery, inviting guests to move, mingle, and enjoy an evening out.
A midweek Latin dance night brings lively rhythms and a social, celebratory atmosphere to a neighborhood brewery, inviting guests to move, mingle, and enjoy an evening out.

Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together for lively folk and social dance rooted in community music traditions. Expect a welcoming evening of partner dancing and shared movement in a college gym.

Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together for lively folk and social dance rooted in community music traditions. Expect a welcoming evening of partner dancing and shared movement in a college gym.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together for lively folk and social dance rooted in community music traditions. Expect a welcoming evening of partner dancing and shared movement in a college gym.

Devotional kirtan chanting and a communal song circle create a heart-centered, call-and-response atmosphere for collective singing and reflection. A late-night gathering oriented toward mindfulness, connection, and spiritual practice.

Devotional kirtan chanting and a communal song circle create a heart-centered, call-and-response atmosphere for collective singing and reflection. A late-night gathering oriented toward mindfulness, connection, and spiritual practice.
Devotional kirtan chanting and a communal song circle create a heart-centered, call-and-response atmosphere for collective singing and reflection. A late-night gathering oriented toward mindfulness, connection, and spiritual practice.

Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.

Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.
Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.

Old-time Jam
MoreA warm evening of old-time mountain and folk music brings traditional Appalachian roots and an easygoing pub atmosphere together for an inviting community gathering.

A warm evening of old-time mountain and folk music brings traditional Appalachian roots and an easygoing pub atmosphere together for an inviting community gathering.
A warm evening of old-time mountain and folk music brings traditional Appalachian roots and an easygoing pub atmosphere together for an inviting community gathering.

A welcoming, participatory space for practicing presence, listening, and being genuinely seen by others. The gathering centers mutual connection, shared humanity, and a sense of belonging.

A welcoming, participatory space for practicing presence, listening, and being genuinely seen by others. The gathering centers mutual connection, shared humanity, and a sense of belonging.
A welcoming, participatory space for practicing presence, listening, and being genuinely seen by others. The gathering centers mutual connection, shared humanity, and a sense of belonging.

A relaxed afternoon of friendly competition with spades and dominoes brings neighbors together for classic table games, easygoing conversation, and post-church community connection.

A relaxed afternoon of friendly competition with spades and dominoes brings neighbors together for classic table games, easygoing conversation, and post-church community connection.
A relaxed afternoon of friendly competition with spades and dominoes brings neighbors together for classic table games, easygoing conversation, and post-church community connection.
