Foodies + New Friends: Asheville | Giving Back Edition
Cozy communal dinners bring locals together to share experiences, make new friends, and support Asheville restaurants through a giving-back edition centered on neighborhood connection and independent businesses.
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Pass seasonal shareable plates around a ten-seat table designed for genuine conversation, not networking or icebreakers. An intimate neighborhood supper club brings strangers together over a communal meal.
Pass seasonal shareable plates around a ten-seat table designed for genuine conversation, not networking or icebreakers. An intimate neighborhood supper club brings strangers together over a communal meal.
Pass seasonal shareable plates around a ten-seat table designed for genuine conversation, not networking or icebreakers. An intimate neighborhood supper club brings strangers together over a communal meal.
A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.
A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.
A festive Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville’s remote and independent workers together to share a communal meal, meet fellow digital nomads, and build connections in a relaxed social setting.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
A welcoming Friendsgiving potluck brings Asheville wellness enthusiasts together to share healthy dishes, connect over nourishing food, and celebrate community in a relaxed gathering open to all.
An after-hours Friendsgiving gathering blends shared food and drinks with art, music, and community connection in a lively cultural-center setting. Settle in for a warm, festive evening among friends in downtown Asheville.
An after-hours Friendsgiving gathering blends shared food and drinks with art, music, and community connection in a lively cultural-center setting. Settle in for a warm, festive evening among friends in downtown Asheville.
An after-hours Friendsgiving gathering blends shared food and drinks with art, music, and community connection in a lively cultural-center setting. Settle in for a warm, festive evening among friends in downtown Asheville.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A playful throwback dinner reimagines classic TV trays with homemade mini chicken and vegetable pot pies, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, creamed spinach, dinner rolls, cobbler, and brownies.
A playful throwback dinner reimagines classic TV trays with homemade mini chicken and vegetable pot pies, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, creamed spinach, dinner rolls, cobbler, and brownies.
A playful throwback dinner reimagines classic TV trays with homemade mini chicken and vegetable pot pies, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, creamed spinach, dinner rolls, cobbler, and brownies.
Break familiar social circles by spending 90 minutes meeting people you haven’t met before, with friends required to split up at the start. A playful stranger-focused social experiment at a brewery.
Break familiar social circles by spending 90 minutes meeting people you haven’t met before, with friends required to split up at the start. A playful stranger-focused social experiment at a brewery.
Break familiar social circles by spending 90 minutes meeting people you haven’t met before, with friends required to split up at the start. A playful stranger-focused social experiment at a brewery.
A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.
A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.
A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.
Warm chai, Indian street-food bites, and flavorful samples from Desi-owned makers create a festive Diwali afternoon celebrating the Festival of Lights, local food culture, and community connection.
Warm chai, Indian street-food bites, and flavorful samples from Desi-owned makers create a festive Diwali afternoon celebrating the Festival of Lights, local food culture, and community connection.
Warm chai, Indian street-food bites, and flavorful samples from Desi-owned makers create a festive Diwali afternoon celebrating the Festival of Lights, local food culture, and community connection.
Thoughtful discussions create space for deeper connection and attentive conversation among Asheville attendees. This social gathering centers on listening, sharing perspectives, and building authentic relationships.
Thoughtful discussions create space for deeper connection and attentive conversation among Asheville attendees. This social gathering centers on listening, sharing perspectives, and building authentic relationships.
Thoughtful discussions create space for deeper connection and attentive conversation among Asheville attendees. This social gathering centers on listening, sharing perspectives, and building authentic relationships.
Explore Asheville’s hidden gems through a remote-hosted interactive adventure that turns city discovery into opportunities to spread kindness and give back to the local community.
Explore Asheville’s hidden gems through a remote-hosted interactive adventure that turns city discovery into opportunities to spread kindness and give back to the local community.
Explore Asheville’s hidden gems through a remote-hosted interactive adventure that turns city discovery into opportunities to spread kindness and give back to the local community.
Midday business lunch built around introductions, short pitches, and swapping referral contacts in a casual buffet setting. Ideal for local entrepreneurs and service providers looking to grow partnerships and community connections in West Asheville.
Midday business lunch built around introductions, short pitches, and swapping referral contacts in a casual buffet setting. Ideal for local entrepreneurs and service providers looking to grow partnerships and community connections in West Asheville.
Midday business lunch built around introductions, short pitches, and swapping referral contacts in a casual buffet setting. Ideal for local entrepreneurs and service providers looking to grow partnerships and community connections in West Asheville.
Neighbors gather around a shared table for a free community meal, with a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and Spanish-language invitation encouraging local connection across the Swannanoa community.
Neighbors gather around a shared table for a free community meal, with a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and Spanish-language invitation encouraging local connection across the Swannanoa community.
Neighbors gather around a shared table for a free community meal, with a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere and Spanish-language invitation encouraging local connection across the Swannanoa community.
A fall fundraiser pairs a vegan buffet and silent auction with music and opportunities to meet rescued animals, bringing supporters together for animal welfare.
A fall fundraiser pairs a vegan buffet and silent auction with music and opportunities to meet rescued animals, bringing supporters together for animal welfare.
A fall fundraiser pairs a vegan buffet and silent auction with music and opportunities to meet rescued animals, bringing supporters together for animal welfare.
A community-focused food initiative supports children, bringing local residents together around practical food assistance and helping strengthen access to nourishing meals for kids.
A community-focused food initiative supports children, bringing local residents together around practical food assistance and helping strengthen access to nourishing meals for kids.
A community-focused food initiative supports children, bringing local residents together around practical food assistance and helping strengthen access to nourishing meals for kids.
Halloween Crawl
MoreHaunt downtown Asheville on Halloween Saturday with a casual, social bar crawl starting at a rooftop gathering spot. Costumes are welcome but optional; responsible fun is the plan.
Haunt downtown Asheville on Halloween Saturday with a casual, social bar crawl starting at a rooftop gathering spot. Costumes are welcome but optional; responsible fun is the plan.
Haunt downtown Asheville on Halloween Saturday with a casual, social bar crawl starting at a rooftop gathering spot. Costumes are welcome but optional; responsible fun is the plan.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
A lively trivia night brings together clever questions, good company, and friendly competition in a relaxed Asheville gathering. Expect a social atmosphere for testing your knowledge and playing alongside friends.
A lively trivia night brings together clever questions, good company, and friendly competition in a relaxed Asheville gathering. Expect a social atmosphere for testing your knowledge and playing alongside friends.
A lively trivia night brings together clever questions, good company, and friendly competition in a relaxed Asheville gathering. Expect a social atmosphere for testing your knowledge and playing alongside friends.
Midday business meetup paired with casual pub fare in Woodfin, built for swapping referrals and community connections. Expect relaxed table conversation with local entrepreneurs and professionals over lunch.
Midday business meetup paired with casual pub fare in Woodfin, built for swapping referrals and community connections. Expect relaxed table conversation with local entrepreneurs and professionals over lunch.
Midday business meetup paired with casual pub fare in Woodfin, built for swapping referrals and community connections. Expect relaxed table conversation with local entrepreneurs and professionals over lunch.
Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.
Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.
Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.