
Friday Night Out: Cocktails on the South Slope
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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Casual late-night social hour with Asheville Millennials over pints at a brewery taproom, likely spilling onto the back porch if the weather cooperates. Come for relaxed conversation, mingling, and an easy end-of-week hang.

Casual late-night social hour with Asheville Millennials over pints at a brewery taproom, likely spilling onto the back porch if the weather cooperates. Come for relaxed conversation, mingling, and an easy end-of-week hang.
Casual late-night social hour with Asheville Millennials over pints at a brewery taproom, likely spilling onto the back porch if the weather cooperates. Come for relaxed conversation, mingling, and an easy end-of-week hang.

Late-night cocktails and conversation at a cozy downtown cocktail bar, set up as a small-group meetup for three couples. RSVP confirmation required, with easy free parking at the 5 Points Diner lot.

Late-night cocktails and conversation at a cozy downtown cocktail bar, set up as a small-group meetup for three couples. RSVP confirmation required, with easy free parking at the 5 Points Diner lot.
Late-night cocktails and conversation at a cozy downtown cocktail bar, set up as a small-group meetup for three couples. RSVP confirmation required, with easy free parking at the 5 Points Diner lot.

Casual after-work creative meetup on an open-air rooftop where you can linger under autumn moonlight with a drink in hand. A low-pressure AIGA hangout for designers and non-designers alike to chat, connect, and unwind.

Casual after-work creative meetup on an open-air rooftop where you can linger under autumn moonlight with a drink in hand. A low-pressure AIGA hangout for designers and non-designers alike to chat, connect, and unwind.
Casual after-work creative meetup on an open-air rooftop where you can linger under autumn moonlight with a drink in hand. A low-pressure AIGA hangout for designers and non-designers alike to chat, connect, and unwind.

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.

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.
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.

A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.

A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.
A laid-back afternoon in a cozy coffee bar for quiet connection while you write, knit, or work on any portable craft. Come to create alongside others or simply sip coffee and chat at an introvert friendly meetup.
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.

A relaxed international social mixer brings newcomers and returning locals together for conversation and new connections. Mingle outdoors on a riverside deck, with a cozy taproom backup if weather turns.

A relaxed international social mixer brings newcomers and returning locals together for conversation and new connections. Mingle outdoors on a riverside deck, with a cozy taproom backup if weather turns.
A relaxed international social mixer brings newcomers and returning locals together for conversation and new connections. Mingle outdoors on a riverside deck, with a cozy taproom backup if weather turns.

A Monday night downtown hangout geared toward Asheville’s service industry, with a casual after-shift vibe and plenty of room to mingle. Ideal for bartenders, servers, and hospitality folks looking to unwind and connect.

A Monday night downtown hangout geared toward Asheville’s service industry, with a casual after-shift vibe and plenty of room to mingle. Ideal for bartenders, servers, and hospitality folks looking to unwind and connect.
A Monday night downtown hangout geared toward Asheville’s service industry, with a casual after-shift vibe and plenty of room to mingle. Ideal for bartenders, servers, and hospitality folks looking to unwind and connect.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips set a lively, upscale bar vibe inside a downtown hotel lounge. Ideal for whiskey lovers looking to sample, socialize, and ease into a midweek night out.

Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips set a lively, upscale bar vibe inside a downtown hotel lounge. Ideal for whiskey lovers looking to sample, socialize, and ease into a midweek night out.
Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail sips set a lively, upscale bar vibe inside a downtown hotel lounge. Ideal for whiskey lovers looking to sample, socialize, and ease into a midweek night out.

Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920s–40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.

Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920s–40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.
Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920s–40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.

Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.

Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.
Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.

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 historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville that spotlights local history, architecture, and key stories from the city’s past. Meet at a bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group stroll with plenty of context and Q&A.

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.

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.
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.
Costumed Halloween bar crawl energy takes over downtown Asheville, starting at a tiki bar and rolling into a night of hopping between spots, meeting new people, and late-night party vibes on Oct. 31.
Costumed Halloween bar crawl energy takes over downtown Asheville, starting at a tiki bar and rolling into a night of hopping between spots, meeting new people, and late-night party vibes on Oct. 31.
Costumed Halloween bar crawl energy takes over downtown Asheville, starting at a tiki bar and rolling into a night of hopping between spots, meeting new people, and late-night party vibes on Oct. 31.

Fast-paced crokinole matches and friendly hangouts around wooden flicking boards in a lively brewery taproom. Grab a pint, learn the rules quickly, and rotate through casual games with locals.

Fast-paced crokinole matches and friendly hangouts around wooden flicking boards in a lively brewery taproom. Grab a pint, learn the rules quickly, and rotate through casual games with locals.
Fast-paced crokinole matches and friendly hangouts around wooden flicking boards in a lively brewery taproom. Grab a pint, learn the rules quickly, and rotate through casual games with locals.

Team-based downtown scavenger hunt with brand-new clues and bonus questions, mixing exploration with playful competition. Start with a casual pre-game hangout for drinks or snacks, then split into teams for timed clue-solving and new-friend energy.

Team-based downtown scavenger hunt with brand-new clues and bonus questions, mixing exploration with playful competition. Start with a casual pre-game hangout for drinks or snacks, then split into teams for timed clue-solving and new-friend energy.
Team-based downtown scavenger hunt with brand-new clues and bonus questions, mixing exploration with playful competition. Start with a casual pre-game hangout for drinks or snacks, then split into teams for timed clue-solving and new-friend energy.

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.

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.
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.

Board games and tabletop favorites take over a brewery taproom for a laid-back weeknight hang with brews, laughter, and friendly competition. Bring your own game or learn new strategy and card games with members happy to teach.

Board games and tabletop favorites take over a brewery taproom for a laid-back weeknight hang with brews, laughter, and friendly competition. Bring your own game or learn new strategy and card games with members happy to teach.
Board games and tabletop favorites take over a brewery taproom for a laid-back weeknight hang with brews, laughter, and friendly competition. Bring your own game or learn new strategy and card games with members happy to teach.