Foodies + New Friends: Asheville | Giving Back Edition
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
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Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
Month-long restaurant challenge highlighting creative vegan dishes across Asheville, with participating eateries rolling out special plant based menu items and limited-time tastings. Great for foodies exploring dairy-free, meat-free options around town.
A reserved sit-down Italian dinner for over-55 singles centered on conversation and a relaxed, social table vibe. Expect classic Italian fare, a full bar for cocktails or wine, and easy parking for a low-stress meetup.
A reserved sit-down Italian dinner for over-55 singles centered on conversation and a relaxed, social table vibe. Expect classic Italian fare, a full bar for cocktails or wine, and easy parking for a low-stress meetup.
A reserved sit-down Italian dinner for over-55 singles centered on conversation and a relaxed, social table vibe. Expect classic Italian fare, a full bar for cocktails or wine, and easy parking for a low-stress meetup.
Small-group business networking gets a spicy twist with a 10-level hot wing heat ladder, from mild to mouth-on-fire. Bold conversation prompts and table rotations keep introductions moving in a lively late-night bar setting.
Small-group business networking gets a spicy twist with a 10-level hot wing heat ladder, from mild to mouth-on-fire. Bold conversation prompts and table rotations keep introductions moving in a lively late-night bar setting.
Small-group business networking gets a spicy twist with a 10-level hot wing heat ladder, from mild to mouth-on-fire. Bold conversation prompts and table rotations keep introductions moving in a lively late-night bar setting.
A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.
A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.
A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.
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.
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.
A women-led personal finance hangout centered on income vs. expenses, with a guided 30-minute budgeting exercise followed by open discussion. Expect a social, supportive atmosphere with sipping, dining, laughter, and practical money clarity.
A women-led personal finance hangout centered on income vs. expenses, with a guided 30-minute budgeting exercise followed by open discussion. Expect a social, supportive atmosphere with sipping, dining, laughter, and practical money clarity.
A women-led personal finance hangout centered on income vs. expenses, with a guided 30-minute budgeting exercise followed by open discussion. Expect a social, supportive atmosphere with sipping, dining, laughter, and practical money clarity.
Book swap night with collaborative planning for the next six months of reads, plus casual discussion even if you’ve only read a few chapters. A small, friendly digital nomad crowd meets among shelves and coffeehouse vibes at a downtown book exchange.
Book swap night with collaborative planning for the next six months of reads, plus casual discussion even if you’ve only read a few chapters. A small, friendly digital nomad crowd meets among shelves and coffeehouse vibes at a downtown book exchange.
Book swap night with collaborative planning for the next six months of reads, plus casual discussion even if you’ve only read a few chapters. A small, friendly digital nomad crowd meets among shelves and coffeehouse vibes at a downtown book exchange.
Two free coworking days designed for remote workers to break isolation and get focused work done in a brand new Asheville workspace. Expect a social, professional vibe with casual networking among digital nomads while you test drive the facility.
Two free coworking days designed for remote workers to break isolation and get focused work done in a brand new Asheville workspace. Expect a social, professional vibe with casual networking among digital nomads while you test drive the facility.
Two free coworking days designed for remote workers to break isolation and get focused work done in a brand new Asheville workspace. Expect a social, professional vibe with casual networking among digital nomads while you test drive the facility.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Rapid-fire 10 minute mini-lessons traded table to table, from sourdough starters and topo map reading to orange wine picks, knitting basics, home sushi rolling, and local ticket hacks. Casual supper-hour mingling in an upstairs brewery setting where everyone teaches one thing and learns three.
Kick off the night with dinner and beers at a South Asheville taproom, then walk to a screening of Steven Spielberg’s new UFO and aliens movie. Expect casual conversation and post film debate about whether extraterrestrials are real.
Kick off the night with dinner and beers at a South Asheville taproom, then walk to a screening of Steven Spielberg’s new UFO and aliens movie. Expect casual conversation and post film debate about whether extraterrestrials are real.
Kick off the night with dinner and beers at a South Asheville taproom, then walk to a screening of Steven Spielberg’s new UFO and aliens movie. Expect casual conversation and post film debate about whether extraterrestrials are real.
A guided, tantra-inspired speed dating night focused on chemistry, consent, and connection beyond small talk. Expect structured partner rotations with conversation prompts in a wellness studio setting for open-minded Asheville singles.
A guided, tantra-inspired speed dating night focused on chemistry, consent, and connection beyond small talk. Expect structured partner rotations with conversation prompts in a wellness studio setting for open-minded Asheville singles.
A guided, tantra-inspired speed dating night focused on chemistry, consent, and connection beyond small talk. Expect structured partner rotations with conversation prompts in a wellness studio setting for open-minded Asheville singles.
A late-night hangout at a sleek cocktail lounge with dim lighting and an intimate, after-hours vibe. Ideal for small-group mingling over creative drinks and casual bites in downtown Asheville.
A late-night hangout at a sleek cocktail lounge with dim lighting and an intimate, after-hours vibe. Ideal for small-group mingling over creative drinks and casual bites in downtown Asheville.
A late-night hangout at a sleek cocktail lounge with dim lighting and an intimate, after-hours vibe. Ideal for small-group mingling over creative drinks and casual bites in downtown Asheville.
Casual team trivia in a lively brewpub with table-grabbing early arrivals for dinner and pints before the 7 pm start. Compete for a $50 gift card prize and low pressure community hang vibes.
Casual team trivia in a lively brewpub with table-grabbing early arrivals for dinner and pints before the 7 pm start. Compete for a $50 gift card prize and low pressure community hang vibes.
Casual team trivia in a lively brewpub with table-grabbing early arrivals for dinner and pints before the 7 pm start. Compete for a $50 gift card prize and low pressure community hang vibes.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville’s past, weaving architectural landmarks, local legends, and civic history into an easy-paced city stroll. Ideal for curious locals and visitors who want context-rich storytelling and neighborhood insight.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville’s past, weaving architectural landmarks, local legends, and civic history into an easy-paced city stroll. Ideal for curious locals and visitors who want context-rich storytelling and neighborhood insight.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville’s past, weaving architectural landmarks, local legends, and civic history into an easy-paced city stroll. Ideal for curious locals and visitors who want context-rich storytelling and neighborhood insight.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A low key Asheville Introverts meetup for dinner and pints at Sierra Nevada, with the option to grab a table outside if the weather cooperates. Expect relaxed conversation in a brewery restaurant setting in Mills River.
A low key Asheville Introverts meetup for dinner and pints at Sierra Nevada, with the option to grab a table outside if the weather cooperates. Expect relaxed conversation in a brewery restaurant setting in Mills River.
A low key Asheville Introverts meetup for dinner and pints at Sierra Nevada, with the option to grab a table outside if the weather cooperates. Expect relaxed conversation in a brewery restaurant setting in Mills River.
A late-evening brewery social designed to break autopilot small talk with “forbidden questions” and intentional conversation challenges. Expect a casual digital nomad crowd focused on real community-building rather than rigid business networking.
A late-evening brewery social designed to break autopilot small talk with “forbidden questions” and intentional conversation challenges. Expect a casual digital nomad crowd focused on real community-building rather than rigid business networking.
A late-evening brewery social designed to break autopilot small talk with “forbidden questions” and intentional conversation challenges. Expect a casual digital nomad crowd focused on real community-building rather than rigid business networking.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
A workout-paced hike from the Folk Art Center to Lunch Rock, with rolling ups and downs for about 1–1.5 hours each way. Pack potluck food to share and eat atop a boulder overlook with big views and a steep drop-off.
Zero pressure doodle night with sketchbooks and sipping rich drinking chocolate in a cozy Pack Square lounge. Sketch the room, the square, or each other while easy conversation flows for newcomers and locals looking to meet people.
Zero pressure doodle night with sketchbooks and sipping rich drinking chocolate in a cozy Pack Square lounge. Sketch the room, the square, or each other while easy conversation flows for newcomers and locals looking to meet people.
Zero pressure doodle night with sketchbooks and sipping rich drinking chocolate in a cozy Pack Square lounge. Sketch the room, the square, or each other while easy conversation flows for newcomers and locals looking to meet people.