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Interactive docent led walks through Asheville Art Museum’s collection and current exhibitions, guided by volunteer educators or staff to spotlight rotating objects and institutional history; drop-in format with no reservations required.
Interactive docent led walks through Asheville Art Museum’s collection and current exhibitions, guided by volunteer educators or staff to spotlight rotating objects and institutional history; drop-in format with no reservations required.
Interactive docent led walks through Asheville Art Museum’s collection and current exhibitions, guided by volunteer educators or staff to spotlight rotating objects and institutional history; drop-in format with no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff, highlighting a rotating selection of collection objects and current exhibitions, with different focuses each visit and no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff, highlighting a rotating selection of collection objects and current exhibitions, with different focuses each visit and no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff, highlighting a rotating selection of collection objects and current exhibitions, with different focuses each visit and no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.

Casual midday coworking for open-source and community projects; bring a laptop to collaborate on coding, data entry, emailing, and other support tasks in a drop-in, beginner-friendly group with food truck access.

Casual midday coworking for open-source and community projects; bring a laptop to collaborate on coding, data entry, emailing, and other support tasks in a drop-in, beginner-friendly group with food truck access.
Casual midday coworking for open-source and community projects; bring a laptop to collaborate on coding, data entry, emailing, and other support tasks in a drop-in, beginner-friendly group with food truck access.

Casual, drop-in co-working for developers to bring laptops and work on personal or shared code projects over craft beer; expect collaborative coding, pair programming, and peer troubleshooting in a social taproom vibe.

Casual, drop-in co-working for developers to bring laptops and work on personal or shared code projects over craft beer; expect collaborative coding, pair programming, and peer troubleshooting in a social taproom vibe.
Casual, drop-in co-working for developers to bring laptops and work on personal or shared code projects over craft beer; expect collaborative coding, pair programming, and peer troubleshooting in a social taproom vibe.
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.

Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.

Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Peer led 90 minute one mile walk through local neighborhoods exploring lived experiences of poverty, highlighting systemic barriers, local resource navigation, and personal narratives to inform advocacy.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.
Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.

Relaxed, welcoming Saturday meetup of intuitive practitioners offering tarot readings, energy healing, and spiritual guidance in a cozy Weaverville studio for exploration, recharging, and community connection.

Relaxed, welcoming Saturday meetup of intuitive practitioners offering tarot readings, energy healing, and spiritual guidance in a cozy Weaverville studio for exploration, recharging, and community connection.
Relaxed, welcoming Saturday meetup of intuitive practitioners offering tarot readings, energy healing, and spiritual guidance in a cozy Weaverville studio for exploration, recharging, and community connection.

Behind the scenes staff guided one hour tour revealing hidden collections and practical tips for using library services; ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about library offerings.

Behind the scenes staff guided one hour tour revealing hidden collections and practical tips for using library services; ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about library offerings.
Behind the scenes staff guided one hour tour revealing hidden collections and practical tips for using library services; ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons curious about library offerings.

Casual group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee meetups, socializing, and light urban cruising. Inclusive, beginner friendly cycling with Asheville on Bikes focused on community connection and bike advocacy.

Casual group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee meetups, socializing, and light urban cruising. Inclusive, beginner friendly cycling with Asheville on Bikes focused on community connection and bike advocacy.
Casual group bike ride that pauses for outdoor coffee meetups, socializing, and light urban cruising. Inclusive, beginner friendly cycling with Asheville on Bikes focused on community connection and bike advocacy.

Hands on Valentine card making in the McGuire Room at Swannanoa Library, a casual, beginner friendly crafting session for families and community members to design personalized paper valentines.

Hands on Valentine card making in the McGuire Room at Swannanoa Library, a casual, beginner friendly crafting session for families and community members to design personalized paper valentines.
Hands on Valentine card making in the McGuire Room at Swannanoa Library, a casual, beginner friendly crafting session for families and community members to design personalized paper valentines.

Casual weeknight tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games in a relaxed board game café; friendly volunteers teach newcomers and welcome solo players for drop in evening play sessions.

Casual weeknight tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games in a relaxed board game café; friendly volunteers teach newcomers and welcome solo players for drop in evening play sessions.
Casual weeknight tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games in a relaxed board game café; friendly volunteers teach newcomers and welcome solo players for drop in evening play sessions.
Hands-on spinning demonstrations and community circle performances with skill showcases and audience participation, tailored as a family-friendly afternoon school assembly featuring touring performers and student involvement.
Hands-on spinning demonstrations and community circle performances with skill showcases and audience participation, tailored as a family-friendly afternoon school assembly featuring touring performers and student involvement.
Hands-on spinning demonstrations and community circle performances with skill showcases and audience participation, tailored as a family-friendly afternoon school assembly featuring touring performers and student involvement.

Casual Japanese conversation practice with timed all Japanese speaking segments, live translation support, and self introductions; learners of all levels and native speakers gather for guided peer practice and beginner help.

Casual Japanese conversation practice with timed all Japanese speaking segments, live translation support, and self introductions; learners of all levels and native speakers gather for guided peer practice and beginner help.
Casual Japanese conversation practice with timed all Japanese speaking segments, live translation support, and self introductions; learners of all levels and native speakers gather for guided peer practice and beginner help.

Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, with close looking commentary on artworks, themes, and interpretive context aimed at general audiences seeking deeper engagement with contemporary and historical works.

Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, with close looking commentary on artworks, themes, and interpretive context aimed at general audiences seeking deeper engagement with contemporary and historical works.
Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, with close looking commentary on artworks, themes, and interpretive context aimed at general audiences seeking deeper engagement with contemporary and historical works.

Hands-on evening foraging walk through Asheville woodlands and greenways, identifying wild edibles and seasonal plant uses; expert guided plant identification, sustainable harvesting tips, and safety practices for beginner foragers.

Hands-on evening foraging walk through Asheville woodlands and greenways, identifying wild edibles and seasonal plant uses; expert guided plant identification, sustainable harvesting tips, and safety practices for beginner foragers.
Hands-on evening foraging walk through Asheville woodlands and greenways, identifying wild edibles and seasonal plant uses; expert guided plant identification, sustainable harvesting tips, and safety practices for beginner foragers.

Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.

Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.

Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.

Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.
Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.