The Big Asheville Science Salon
Bona fide experts deliver thrill ride science talks with colorful images and lively Q&A, then attendees mingle over beer, wine, or soda at a relaxed monthly bar meetup cultivating curiosity and community.
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Low key Monday evening meetup for local professionals, creatives, and community builders to casually network, swap ideas, and make connections in a relaxed venue, with walk-ins welcome and conversational mingling.
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