Reimagining Community in the Age of Disconnection
A literary discussion on communal living and modern belonging, led by editor Samantha Paige Rosen with contributors to the anthology Living, Together. Expect activist and queer perspectives, vulnerable stories, and hopeful ideas for rebuilding connection beyond social walls.
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A free community panel digs into how domestic violence impacts housing stability, with local advocates, housing leaders, and lived experience voices. Expect practical safety guidance plus Asheville area resources for survivors and supportive friends, family, and neighbors.
A free community panel digs into how domestic violence impacts housing stability, with local advocates, housing leaders, and lived experience voices. Expect practical safety guidance plus Asheville area resources for survivors and supportive friends, family, and neighbors.
A weekly evening community meeting where neighbors connect, share local resources, and offer services in a welcoming public forum. Ideal for staying informed, building mutual aid networks, and meeting people in the Swannanoa area.
A weekly evening community meeting where neighbors connect, share local resources, and offer services in a welcoming public forum. Ideal for staying informed, building mutual aid networks, and meeting people in the Swannanoa area.
A weekly evening community meeting where neighbors connect, share local resources, and offer services in a welcoming public forum. Ideal for staying informed, building mutual aid networks, and meeting people in the Swannanoa area.
A civic conversation digs into housing affordability, capital, and equitable opportunity, with space for questions, ideas, and cross sector dialogue. Hosted by the Asheville Downtown Association at Revival for neighbors, advocates, and local leaders.
A civic conversation digs into housing affordability, capital, and equitable opportunity, with space for questions, ideas, and cross sector dialogue. Hosted by the Asheville Downtown Association at Revival for neighbors, advocates, and local leaders.
A civic conversation digs into housing affordability, capital, and equitable opportunity, with space for questions, ideas, and cross sector dialogue. Hosted by the Asheville Downtown Association at Revival for neighbors, advocates, and local leaders.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, workplace organizing, and cross-industry solidarity. Expect practical skill-building discussions on pressing worker issues and coordinated action planning in a recurring monthly meetup format.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, workplace organizing, and cross-industry solidarity. Expect practical skill-building discussions on pressing worker issues and coordinated action planning in a recurring monthly meetup format.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, workplace organizing, and cross-industry solidarity. Expect practical skill-building discussions on pressing worker issues and coordinated action planning in a recurring monthly meetup format.
Consent-based platonic cuddle space centered on non-sexual touch, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. A supportive, ticketed gathering for like-minded locals to explore safe intimacy and nervous-system soothing connection.
Consent-based platonic cuddle space centered on non-sexual touch, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. A supportive, ticketed gathering for like-minded locals to explore safe intimacy and nervous-system soothing connection.
Consent-based platonic cuddle space centered on non-sexual touch, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. A supportive, ticketed gathering for like-minded locals to explore safe intimacy and nervous-system soothing connection.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
Documentary screening examining the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, followed by an audience Q&A that digs into political violence, civil rights history, and community accountability. Expect a reflective, discussion-driven evening in a historic hall setting.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
A curated short-film block centered on seeking connection, pairing intimate storytelling with a communal screening atmosphere. Expect an indie-cinema vibe inside a historic temple setting with a thoughtful post-film linger energy.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Hands-on memoir writing session built around personal storytelling, memory prompts, and craft techniques for shaping lived experience into scenes and narrative arcs. Supportive, community-focused workshop in an intimate listening-room setting.
Collaborative short form improv focusing on connection, consent, and laughter in a welcoming LGBTQ+ space, led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free to attend, donations support Campaign for Southern Equality.
Collaborative short form improv focusing on connection, consent, and laughter in a welcoming LGBTQ+ space, led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free to attend, donations support Campaign for Southern Equality.
Collaborative short form improv focusing on connection, consent, and laughter in a welcoming LGBTQ+ space, led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free to attend, donations support Campaign for Southern Equality.
A reflective community gathering at Quietude in Black Mountain centered on shared values and connection during uncertain times. Expect a calm, conversational circle with space for listening, personal stories, and mutual support.
A reflective community gathering at Quietude in Black Mountain centered on shared values and connection during uncertain times. Expect a calm, conversational circle with space for listening, personal stories, and mutual support.
A reflective community gathering at Quietude in Black Mountain centered on shared values and connection during uncertain times. Expect a calm, conversational circle with space for listening, personal stories, and mutual support.
A civic panel with West Asheville business owners digs into city governance, post Helene lessons, and community resilience, then shifts into mingling and a DJ Soul Motion dance party. Expect mocktails, coffee, and beer wine in a neighborhood cafe fundraiser vibe.
A civic panel with West Asheville business owners digs into city governance, post Helene lessons, and community resilience, then shifts into mingling and a DJ Soul Motion dance party. Expect mocktails, coffee, and beer wine in a neighborhood cafe fundraiser vibe.
A civic panel with West Asheville business owners digs into city governance, post Helene lessons, and community resilience, then shifts into mingling and a DJ Soul Motion dance party. Expect mocktails, coffee, and beer wine in a neighborhood cafe fundraiser vibe.
Roundtable writers critique with peer feedback on new drafts, with everyone reading and discussing printed copies. Expect a workshop style discussion in a pub setting that welcomes both presenters and attentive listeners.
Roundtable writers critique with peer feedback on new drafts, with everyone reading and discussing printed copies. Expect a workshop style discussion in a pub setting that welcomes both presenters and attentive listeners.
Roundtable writers critique with peer feedback on new drafts, with everyone reading and discussing printed copies. Expect a workshop style discussion in a pub setting that welcomes both presenters and attentive listeners.
A welcoming virtual hangout for LGBTQ+ young adults (ages 17–24) to connect, share experiences, and talk openly about mental health and wellbeing in an accepting peer space. Geared toward community support and conversation, not crisis care.
A welcoming virtual hangout for LGBTQ+ young adults (ages 17–24) to connect, share experiences, and talk openly about mental health and wellbeing in an accepting peer space. Geared toward community support and conversation, not crisis care.
A welcoming virtual hangout for LGBTQ+ young adults (ages 17–24) to connect, share experiences, and talk openly about mental health and wellbeing in an accepting peer space. Geared toward community support and conversation, not crisis care.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
Casual book discussion of acclaimed Asheville writer Wilma Dykman’s The French Broad paired with local outdoor exploration at the Asheville Botanical Garden. Expect place based conversation around river history, ecology, and regional storytelling.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
A curated film block exploring mountain resilience through documentary-style shorts and community storytelling. Expect an afternoon screening focused on regional challenges, recovery, and the people shaping a stronger future.
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Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
Community-centered reading and discussion group exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora, guided by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a cultural center setting.
A relaxed book discussion of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train, a time-bending novel about revisiting pivotal life moments and confronting who you used to be. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomads in a cozy dessert bar for thoughtful conversation and community.
A relaxed book discussion of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train, a time-bending novel about revisiting pivotal life moments and confronting who you used to be. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomads in a cozy dessert bar for thoughtful conversation and community.
A relaxed book discussion of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train, a time-bending novel about revisiting pivotal life moments and confronting who you used to be. Gather with Asheville’s digital nomads in a cozy dessert bar for thoughtful conversation and community.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.