
Feature Friday @ Oak and Grist Distilling Company
Early-evening hangout at a craft distillery in Black Mountain centered on featured pours and a casual after-work crowd. Expect a laid-back tasting bar vibe that’s easy to drop into for weekend kickoffs and community mingling.
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A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.

Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.

Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.
Father’s Day gathering at a Black Mountain distillery tasting room, centered on craft spirits and a laid-back afternoon hang. Ideal for celebrating dads with cocktails, pours, and casual conversation.

Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.
Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

Casual knitting and fiber craft hangout with room to chat, snack, and sip spirits in a welcoming distillery taproom. Bring any project and settle in for an ongoing, all skill levels community craft night with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

Casual knitting and fiber craft hangout with room to chat, snack, and sip spirits in a welcoming distillery taproom. Bring any project and settle in for an ongoing, all skill levels community craft night with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.
Casual knitting and fiber craft hangout with room to chat, snack, and sip spirits in a welcoming distillery taproom. Bring any project and settle in for an ongoing, all skill levels community craft night with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

A behind the scenes walkthrough of a Black Mountain craft distillery, with time to see the production space and learn how spirits are made. Guided sampling highlights house-made bottles with tasting notes and Q and A.

A behind the scenes walkthrough of a Black Mountain craft distillery, with time to see the production space and learn how spirits are made. Guided sampling highlights house-made bottles with tasting notes and Q and A.
A behind the scenes walkthrough of a Black Mountain craft distillery, with time to see the production space and learn how spirits are made. Guided sampling highlights house-made bottles with tasting notes and Q and A.

Walk through a working craft distillery to see the production process up close, then sample a guided flight of house spirits. A laid-back, educational tasting experience built for curious locals and visitors.

Walk through a working craft distillery to see the production process up close, then sample a guided flight of house spirits. A laid-back, educational tasting experience built for curious locals and visitors.
Walk through a working craft distillery to see the production process up close, then sample a guided flight of house spirits. A laid-back, educational tasting experience built for curious locals and visitors.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance grooves that builds from sunset into a high-energy floor. Sip house-distilled cocktails in a distillery taproom setting in Black Mountain.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance grooves that builds from sunset into a high-energy floor. Sip house-distilled cocktails in a distillery taproom setting in Black Mountain.
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Craft cocktails and easy conversation in a popular South Slope cocktail bar during a relaxed, no agenda Friday night meetup. Drop in for one drink or linger longer while meeting other Asheville transplants downtown.

Craft cocktails and easy conversation in a popular South Slope cocktail bar during a relaxed, no agenda Friday night meetup. Drop in for one drink or linger longer while meeting other Asheville transplants downtown.
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A casual late-evening knitting hang where locals bring works in progress for fiber-art conversation and mutual help. Sip house cocktails in a cozy distillery lounge while stitching, chatting, and meeting other makers.

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A rotating lineup of local artists plays an upbeat Friday night set at a Black Mountain brewery, rain or shine. Grab pints with friends in a casual taproom vibe with no cover charge.

A rotating lineup of local artists plays an upbeat Friday night set at a Black Mountain brewery, rain or shine. Grab pints with friends in a casual taproom vibe with no cover charge.
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Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
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Late-night comedy showcase vibes take over a working Asheville distillery for a sharp, adult crowd and edge-of-your-seat laughs. Crafted spirits and an intimate room set the tone for a high-energy set of rotating comedians.
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A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.

A late-night blues launch party with two powerhouse sets that kick off the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience. Expect a high-energy, community-forward night in an intimate listening-room venue with a festival preview vibe.
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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.

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A casual 21+ hangout for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to network, swap project updates, and meet new collaborators at a distillery bar, gathering indoors or on an outdoor table depending on weather.

A casual 21+ hangout for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to network, swap project updates, and meet new collaborators at a distillery bar, gathering indoors or on an outdoor table depending on weather.
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Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.
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