Foodies + New Friends: Asheville | Giving Back Edition
Cozy small-group dinner with Asheville locals focused on conversation, making new friends, and building professional and personal connections. A giving-back twist supports a featured local restaurant while fostering community-minded socializing.
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An intimate 12-person supper club dinner night built for Asheville digital nomads, centered on a multi-course Italian meal at a downtown trattoria. Monthly culinary-adventure vibe with easy conversation and new connections over shared plates.

An intimate 12-person supper club dinner night built for Asheville digital nomads, centered on a multi-course Italian meal at a downtown trattoria. Monthly culinary-adventure vibe with easy conversation and new connections over shared plates.
An intimate 12-person supper club dinner night built for Asheville digital nomads, centered on a multi-course Italian meal at a downtown trattoria. Monthly culinary-adventure vibe with easy conversation and new connections over shared plates.

Cozy fall supper club centered on homemade soups and hearty stews, with guests encouraged to share crusty bread and comfort food. Expect communal table conversation and queer community connection, plus dishes like rosemary olive loaf and beef bourguignon.

Cozy fall supper club centered on homemade soups and hearty stews, with guests encouraged to share crusty bread and comfort food. Expect communal table conversation and queer community connection, plus dishes like rosemary olive loaf and beef bourguignon.
Cozy fall supper club centered on homemade soups and hearty stews, with guests encouraged to share crusty bread and comfort food. Expect communal table conversation and queer community connection, plus dishes like rosemary olive loaf and beef bourguignon.

New York style pizza lunch meetup built around a $10 special: an oversized cheese or pepperoni slice, big choose your own salad, and unlimited fountain drinks. Casual midweek hang in Swannanoa to meet fellow diners and support a post Helene reopening.

New York style pizza lunch meetup built around a $10 special: an oversized cheese or pepperoni slice, big choose your own salad, and unlimited fountain drinks. Casual midweek hang in Swannanoa to meet fellow diners and support a post Helene reopening.
New York style pizza lunch meetup built around a $10 special: an oversized cheese or pepperoni slice, big choose your own salad, and unlimited fountain drinks. Casual midweek hang in Swannanoa to meet fellow diners and support a post Helene reopening.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.

An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.

An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.
An outdoors community walk focused on foraging and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect a beginner friendly, small group stroll with hands on learning about seasonal foods and safe harvesting basics.

Casual happy hour mingle at a local brewpub with house beers on tap and bar-ordered pub food. Geared toward over-55 singles looking for relaxed conversation and a low-pressure social meetup.

Casual happy hour mingle at a local brewpub with house beers on tap and bar-ordered pub food. Geared toward over-55 singles looking for relaxed conversation and a low-pressure social meetup.
Casual happy hour mingle at a local brewpub with house beers on tap and bar-ordered pub food. Geared toward over-55 singles looking for relaxed conversation and a low-pressure social meetup.

Seasonal harvest supper with home cooked fall flavors like roasted pumpkin risotto topped with toasted pine nuts and crispy fried sage, plus scratch made apple pie. A queer community dinner centered on connection, garden inspired cooking, and early autumn vibes.

Seasonal harvest supper with home cooked fall flavors like roasted pumpkin risotto topped with toasted pine nuts and crispy fried sage, plus scratch made apple pie. A queer community dinner centered on connection, garden inspired cooking, and early autumn vibes.
Seasonal harvest supper with home cooked fall flavors like roasted pumpkin risotto topped with toasted pine nuts and crispy fried sage, plus scratch made apple pie. A queer community dinner centered on connection, garden inspired cooking, and early autumn vibes.

An evening fundraiser supporting a local animal rescue, centered on helping dogs and cats through donations and community support. Expect a nonprofit benefit vibe with opportunities to learn about the shelter’s mission and ways to get involved.

An evening fundraiser supporting a local animal rescue, centered on helping dogs and cats through donations and community support. Expect a nonprofit benefit vibe with opportunities to learn about the shelter’s mission and ways to get involved.
An evening fundraiser supporting a local animal rescue, centered on helping dogs and cats through donations and community support. Expect a nonprofit benefit vibe with opportunities to learn about the shelter’s mission and ways to get involved.

A relaxed singles mixer centered on mindfulness and authentic connection rather than speed dating or small talk. Expect grounded, present-moment conversation and like-hearted community-building in a welcoming church setting.

A relaxed singles mixer centered on mindfulness and authentic connection rather than speed dating or small talk. Expect grounded, present-moment conversation and like-hearted community-building in a welcoming church setting.
A relaxed singles mixer centered on mindfulness and authentic connection rather than speed dating or small talk. Expect grounded, present-moment conversation and like-hearted community-building in a welcoming church setting.

A dine out fundraiser where 10% of P.F. Chang’s sales support Asheville Music School, turning lunch or dinner into an easy community give back. Reserve a table online to make sure your meal counts toward the donation.

A dine out fundraiser where 10% of P.F. Chang’s sales support Asheville Music School, turning lunch or dinner into an easy community give back. Reserve a table online to make sure your meal counts toward the donation.
A dine out fundraiser where 10% of P.F. Chang’s sales support Asheville Music School, turning lunch or dinner into an easy community give back. Reserve a table online to make sure your meal counts toward the donation.

Locals-night hangout that starts with pizza and then shifts to a South Slope arcade bar packed with pinball machines and classic cabinets, plus a full bar. Expect a casual millennial meetup vibe with the option to hop to nearby bars after.

Locals-night hangout that starts with pizza and then shifts to a South Slope arcade bar packed with pinball machines and classic cabinets, plus a full bar. Expect a casual millennial meetup vibe with the option to hop to nearby bars after.
Locals-night hangout that starts with pizza and then shifts to a South Slope arcade bar packed with pinball machines and classic cabinets, plus a full bar. Expect a casual millennial meetup vibe with the option to hop to nearby bars after.

A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.

A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.
A guided brewery loop that mixes Asheville taproom stops with foodie bites and drink pairings. Expect a relaxed, walkable crawl vibe with curated pours, local flavors, and plenty of time to sample and socialize.

Arabian tribal culture night centered on sufra time—shared, communal eating and conversation—inside a cozy Asheville coffeehouse. Expect a relaxed late-evening vibe with Middle Eastern flavors and community connection.

Arabian tribal culture night centered on sufra time—shared, communal eating and conversation—inside a cozy Asheville coffeehouse. Expect a relaxed late-evening vibe with Middle Eastern flavors and community connection.
Arabian tribal culture night centered on sufra time—shared, communal eating and conversation—inside a cozy Asheville coffeehouse. Expect a relaxed late-evening vibe with Middle Eastern flavors and community connection.
An evening Sunday supper centered on resilience and community care, hosted by Black Wall Street AVL in the River Arts District. Expect a communal dinner vibe with storytelling and connection-oriented gathering energy from early evening through night.
An evening Sunday supper centered on resilience and community care, hosted by Black Wall Street AVL in the River Arts District. Expect a communal dinner vibe with storytelling and connection-oriented gathering energy from early evening through night.
An evening Sunday supper centered on resilience and community care, hosted by Black Wall Street AVL in the River Arts District. Expect a communal dinner vibe with storytelling and connection-oriented gathering energy from early evening through night.

Low key afternoon hangout in a cozy cafe setting where folks sip coffee while writing, knitting, and working on small crafts. Conversation is optional, with space for quiet making and casual chat.

Low key afternoon hangout in a cozy cafe setting where folks sip coffee while writing, knitting, and working on small crafts. Conversation is optional, with space for quiet making and casual chat.
Low key afternoon hangout in a cozy cafe setting where folks sip coffee while writing, knitting, and working on small crafts. Conversation is optional, with space for quiet making and casual chat.

Cryptid-themed pub crawl with costumed bar hopping through downtown Asheville, anchored at a local brewery for pints and meetups. Expect a playful creature-hunt vibe, group photo moments, and a roaming crawl itinerary.

Cryptid-themed pub crawl with costumed bar hopping through downtown Asheville, anchored at a local brewery for pints and meetups. Expect a playful creature-hunt vibe, group photo moments, and a roaming crawl itinerary.
Cryptid-themed pub crawl with costumed bar hopping through downtown Asheville, anchored at a local brewery for pints and meetups. Expect a playful creature-hunt vibe, group photo moments, and a roaming crawl itinerary.
Practical personal-finance session focused on budgeting, debt payoff strategies, and long-term financial planning to support financial freedom. Expect actionable tools, guided discussion, and local connections with others improving their money habits.
Practical personal-finance session focused on budgeting, debt payoff strategies, and long-term financial planning to support financial freedom. Expect actionable tools, guided discussion, and local connections with others improving their money habits.
Practical personal-finance session focused on budgeting, debt payoff strategies, and long-term financial planning to support financial freedom. Expect actionable tools, guided discussion, and local connections with others improving their money habits.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

Casual meet and greet for travelers swapping ideas on upcoming group trips, from international destinations to scenic US getaways. Conversation-focused gathering to get acquainted, compare plans, and connect with local travel planners.

Casual meet and greet for travelers swapping ideas on upcoming group trips, from international destinations to scenic US getaways. Conversation-focused gathering to get acquainted, compare plans, and connect with local travel planners.
Casual meet and greet for travelers swapping ideas on upcoming group trips, from international destinations to scenic US getaways. Conversation-focused gathering to get acquainted, compare plans, and connect with local travel planners.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a midday meet-up and shared trail time through forested paths to a cascading waterfall. Expect community-focused pacing, casual conversation, and an active outdoor outing near Asheville.