Summer Sips @ Oak and Grist June (Free Event)
A laid-back summer evening at a craft distillery with casual sipping, mingling, and a social patio vibe in Black Mountain. Expect seasonal cocktail pours and an easygoing crowd for a free drop-in night out.
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A behind the scenes distillery walkthrough paired with a guided spirits tasting that highlights local craft production. Expect a casual, educational vibe with time to sample and learn about the distilling process.

A behind the scenes distillery walkthrough paired with a guided spirits tasting that highlights local craft production. Expect a casual, educational vibe with time to sample and learn about the distilling process.
A behind the scenes distillery walkthrough paired with a guided spirits tasting that highlights local craft production. Expect a casual, educational vibe with time to sample and learn about the distilling process.

Early-evening distillery hang at a Black Mountain tasting room centered on house-made spirits and a casual bar vibe. Ideal for kicking off the weekend with cocktails, conversation, and a relaxed after-work crowd.

Early-evening distillery hang at a Black Mountain tasting room centered on house-made spirits and a casual bar vibe. Ideal for kicking off the weekend with cocktails, conversation, and a relaxed after-work crowd.
Early-evening distillery hang at a Black Mountain tasting room centered on house-made spirits and a casual bar vibe. Ideal for kicking off the weekend with cocktails, conversation, and a relaxed after-work crowd.

A behind the scenes walk through a Black Mountain craft distillery, from grain and fermentation to the stills and barrel aging. The evening wraps with a guided tasting of small batch spirits and flavor notes.

A behind the scenes walk through a Black Mountain craft distillery, from grain and fermentation to the stills and barrel aging. The evening wraps with a guided tasting of small batch spirits and flavor notes.
A behind the scenes walk through a Black Mountain craft distillery, from grain and fermentation to the stills and barrel aging. The evening wraps with a guided tasting of small batch spirits and flavor notes.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance grooves that builds from sunset into a high-energy floor. Sip house-distilled cocktails in a distillery taproom setting in Black Mountain.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance grooves that builds from sunset into a high-energy floor. Sip house-distilled cocktails in a distillery taproom setting in Black Mountain.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance grooves that builds from sunset into a high-energy floor. Sip house-distilled cocktails in a distillery taproom setting in Black Mountain.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
Zero proof tasting pours bright, booze free sips that span mocktail style flavors and specialty non alcoholic bottles. A lively bottle shop hang for sober curious locals to sample, compare notes, and find a new favorite drink.
An outdoor late-night firefly festival at a brewery with a silent disco dance party under the stars, plus local vendor booths for browsing. Free entry and a summery, glow-in-the-dark vibe.
An outdoor late-night firefly festival at a brewery with a silent disco dance party under the stars, plus local vendor booths for browsing. Free entry and a summery, glow-in-the-dark vibe.
An outdoor late-night firefly festival at a brewery with a silent disco dance party under the stars, plus local vendor booths for browsing. Free entry and a summery, glow-in-the-dark vibe.

A casual late-evening knitting hang where locals bring works in progress for fiber-art conversation and mutual help. Sip house cocktails in a cozy distillery lounge while stitching, chatting, and meeting other makers.

A casual late-evening knitting hang where locals bring works in progress for fiber-art conversation and mutual help. Sip house cocktails in a cozy distillery lounge while stitching, chatting, and meeting other makers.
A casual late-evening knitting hang where locals bring works in progress for fiber-art conversation and mutual help. Sip house cocktails in a cozy distillery lounge while stitching, chatting, and meeting other makers.

A dog-friendly ice cream social at a local pet boutique, built for pups to cool off and humans to mingle. Casual neighborhood hangout vibe in Black Mountain with treats, tail wags, and community connection.

A dog-friendly ice cream social at a local pet boutique, built for pups to cool off and humans to mingle. Casual neighborhood hangout vibe in Black Mountain with treats, tail wags, and community connection.
A dog-friendly ice cream social at a local pet boutique, built for pups to cool off and humans to mingle. Casual neighborhood hangout vibe in Black Mountain with treats, tail wags, and community connection.

A free Sunday night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring artists. Community hangout vibes with pints flowing and an ever-changing mix of live collaborations.

A free Sunday night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring artists. Community hangout vibes with pints flowing and an ever-changing mix of live collaborations.
A free Sunday night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating guest hosts and touring artists. Community hangout vibes with pints flowing and an ever-changing mix of live collaborations.

Father’s Day evening bash with a rock set from The Primitive alongside cold pours and brewery-style drink specials. Laid-back, grown-up hangout energy in a Black Mountain listening-room bar.

Father’s Day evening bash with a rock set from The Primitive alongside cold pours and brewery-style drink specials. Laid-back, grown-up hangout energy in a Black Mountain listening-room bar.
Father’s Day evening bash with a rock set from The Primitive alongside cold pours and brewery-style drink specials. Laid-back, grown-up hangout energy in a Black Mountain listening-room bar.

An after-hours professional mixer set in a cocktail lounge atmosphere for relaxed conversation and relationship-building beyond the workday. Expect a Chamber-led crowd, casual mingling, and craft cocktail energy.

An after-hours professional mixer set in a cocktail lounge atmosphere for relaxed conversation and relationship-building beyond the workday. Expect a Chamber-led crowd, casual mingling, and craft cocktail energy.
An after-hours professional mixer set in a cocktail lounge atmosphere for relaxed conversation and relationship-building beyond the workday. Expect a Chamber-led crowd, casual mingling, and craft cocktail energy.

Casual rooftop bar hop starting at Visuals at 8pm, then moving to 2–3 other downtown Asheville rooftops for skyline views, cocktails, and easy conversation. Ideal for meeting new friends and mingling in a lively weekend vibe.

Casual rooftop bar hop starting at Visuals at 8pm, then moving to 2–3 other downtown Asheville rooftops for skyline views, cocktails, and easy conversation. Ideal for meeting new friends and mingling in a lively weekend vibe.
Casual rooftop bar hop starting at Visuals at 8pm, then moving to 2–3 other downtown Asheville rooftops for skyline views, cocktails, and easy conversation. Ideal for meeting new friends and mingling in a lively weekend vibe.

Reggae grooves and roots rhythms set a laid-back, dance-friendly vibe for a Sunday night at a riverfront brewery. Expect cold craft beer, community mingling, and an easygoing summer set from Chalwa Roots.

Reggae grooves and roots rhythms set a laid-back, dance-friendly vibe for a Sunday night at a riverfront brewery. Expect cold craft beer, community mingling, and an easygoing summer set from Chalwa Roots.
Reggae grooves and roots rhythms set a laid-back, dance-friendly vibe for a Sunday night at a riverfront brewery. Expect cold craft beer, community mingling, and an easygoing summer set from Chalwa Roots.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.
Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.

Downtown Black Mountain turns into a summer street fair with vendor booths, local artisans, festival food, and kid friendly activities. Expect a lively community vibe with outdoor music and browsing all afternoon.

Downtown Black Mountain turns into a summer street fair with vendor booths, local artisans, festival food, and kid friendly activities. Expect a lively community vibe with outdoor music and browsing all afternoon.
Downtown Black Mountain turns into a summer street fair with vendor booths, local artisans, festival food, and kid friendly activities. Expect a lively community vibe with outdoor music and browsing all afternoon.

Acoustic bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a craft-brew taproom setting. Grab a pint and jump in or listen along; moves to the patio on fair-weather evenings and welcomes all skill levels.

Acoustic bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a craft-brew taproom setting. Grab a pint and jump in or listen along; moves to the patio on fair-weather evenings and welcomes all skill levels.
Acoustic bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a craft-brew taproom setting. Grab a pint and jump in or listen along; moves to the patio on fair-weather evenings and welcomes all skill levels.

Late-night bar hang in an intimate cocktail lounge setting for casual sipping and conversation. A low-key midweek nightlife option in downtown Asheville for unwinding after dinner.

Late-night bar hang in an intimate cocktail lounge setting for casual sipping and conversation. A low-key midweek nightlife option in downtown Asheville for unwinding after dinner.
Late-night bar hang in an intimate cocktail lounge setting for casual sipping and conversation. A low-key midweek nightlife option in downtown Asheville for unwinding after dinner.

A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.

A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.
A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.

A low key Asheville Introverts meetup for dinner and pints at Sierra Nevada, with the option to grab a table outside if the weather cooperates. Expect relaxed conversation in a brewery restaurant setting in Mills River.

A low key Asheville Introverts meetup for dinner and pints at Sierra Nevada, with the option to grab a table outside if the weather cooperates. Expect relaxed conversation in a brewery restaurant setting in Mills River.
A low key Asheville Introverts meetup for dinner and pints at Sierra Nevada, with the option to grab a table outside if the weather cooperates. Expect relaxed conversation in a brewery restaurant setting in Mills River.
A hippie themed summer social with flower crowns, boho outfits, and a playful retro vibe. Expect mingling and community connection in an arts venue setting with late evening energy.
A hippie themed summer social with flower crowns, boho outfits, and a playful retro vibe. Expect mingling and community connection in an arts venue setting with late evening energy.
A hippie themed summer social with flower crowns, boho outfits, and a playful retro vibe. Expect mingling and community connection in an arts venue setting with late evening energy.