
Feature Friday @ Oak and Grist Distilling Company
After-work distillery social with house-made spirits and a relaxed tasting-room vibe. A casual Friday evening for sipping craft cocktails, meeting locals, and easing into the weekend in Black Mountain.
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Browse original work by local artists during downtown Asheville’s First Friday Art Walk, with a glass of wine and an inviting gallery atmosphere for discovery and creative community connection.

Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail-hour energy in a stylish downtown hotel lounge. Expect a spirited night of sipping, chatting, and late-evening bar vibes centered on whiskey.

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Wine Wednesday
MoreMidweek wine pours in a cozy artisan market setting, pairing sips with browsing local handmade goods and gallery-style displays. A relaxed evening vibe for socializing, shopping, and discovering Asheville makers.

Midweek wine pours in a cozy artisan market setting, pairing sips with browsing local handmade goods and gallery-style displays. A relaxed evening vibe for socializing, shopping, and discovering Asheville makers.
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Spoken word and poetry readings with the Dark City Poets Society in a craft distillery setting. Expect an intimate, late-night atmosphere with cocktails and a rotating lineup of local voices on the mic.

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Late-night First Friday block-party energy in downtown Asheville around Noir Collective, blending neighborhood mingling with pop-up local vendors and a social, walk-around street vibe. Ideal for a casual night out and community connection on South Market Street.

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A guided grain-to-glass walk traces regional ingredients and distilling methods before a 21+ tasting of whiskies and gins, pairing craft spirits with behind-the-scenes production insight.

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A guided grain-to-glass walk traces regional ingredients and distilling methods before a 21+ tasting of whiskies and gins, pairing craft spirits with behind-the-scenes production insight.

A late-night brewery hangout built around a Monday “mashup” vibe—expect a loose, social crowd and a rotating mix of sounds and scenes in a laid-back West Asheville taproom.

A late-night brewery hangout built around a Monday “mashup” vibe—expect a loose, social crowd and a rotating mix of sounds and scenes in a laid-back West Asheville taproom.
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Browse distinctive work from local Black artists, makers, and entrepreneurs at an evening market celebrating creative expression, small businesses, and community connection in downtown Asheville.

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An intimate local set with Jay Brown blending singer songwriter storytelling and stripped down acoustic arrangements. Laid back barroom vibes in a Black Mountain listening room ideal for a low key weeknight hang.

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Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.

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Acoustic bluegrass players gather for an unplugged community jam, with instruments welcome and all skill levels encouraged. Pick traditional tunes in the taproom or, weather permitting, on the patio.

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Late-night downtown hang designed for Asheville’s service industry crowd, with a laid-back social vibe and bar energy. A post-shift meetup for hospitality folks to unwind, mingle, and connect after the weekend rush.
Late-night downtown hang designed for Asheville’s service industry crowd, with a laid-back social vibe and bar energy. A post-shift meetup for hospitality folks to unwind, mingle, and connect after the weekend rush.

Casual after-hours conversations bring local professionals together to share what they do and build genuine connections, with no formal pitches and optional drinks or food.

Casual after-hours conversations bring local professionals together to share what they do and build genuine connections, with no formal pitches and optional drinks or food.
Casual after-hours conversations bring local professionals together to share what they do and build genuine connections, with no formal pitches and optional drinks or food.

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Browse handmade art, crafts, and locally made holiday gifts from Asheville vendors, with classic seasonal tunes, Taqueria bites, and bar drinks creating a festive market atmosphere.
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After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
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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.
