
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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Monthly science salon delivering expert-led talks with vivid research visuals and a lively Q and A, followed by taproom mingling over beer, wine, or soda. Cultivates curiosity and community through enthusiastic, accessible presentations.

Monthly science salon delivering expert-led talks with vivid research visuals and a lively Q and A, followed by taproom mingling over beer, wine, or soda. Cultivates curiosity and community through enthusiastic, accessible presentations.
Monthly science salon delivering expert-led talks with vivid research visuals and a lively Q and A, followed by taproom mingling over beer, wine, or soda. Cultivates curiosity and community through enthusiastic, accessible presentations.

Evening social for women entrepreneurs to connect over cocktails at The Mule, with flower wall photo moments and relaxed, no pitches networking to build peer support across WNC business groups.

Evening social for women entrepreneurs to connect over cocktails at The Mule, with flower wall photo moments and relaxed, no pitches networking to build peer support across WNC business groups.
Evening social for women entrepreneurs to connect over cocktails at The Mule, with flower wall photo moments and relaxed, no pitches networking to build peer support across WNC business groups.
Late-night community film screening at The Mule (Devil's Foot Beverage) accompanied by an on-site food truck; organized by WREN Center for an intimate, social movie-night atmosphere.
Late-night community film screening at The Mule (Devil's Foot Beverage) accompanied by an on-site food truck; organized by WREN Center for an intimate, social movie-night atmosphere.
Late-night community film screening at The Mule (Devil's Foot Beverage) accompanied by an on-site food truck; organized by WREN Center for an intimate, social movie-night atmosphere.

Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.

Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.
Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.

Curiosity led roundtable where attendees submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker offers opening remarks followed by open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on meaning, ethics, and lived experience.

Curiosity led roundtable where attendees submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker offers opening remarks followed by open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on meaning, ethics, and lived experience.
Curiosity led roundtable where attendees submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions; each asker offers opening remarks followed by open, nonjudgmental group discussion focused on meaning, ethics, and lived experience.

Informal social gathering for people who identify as nonreligious to chat, share experiences, and build local connections in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere open to newcomers and curious skeptics.

Informal social gathering for people who identify as nonreligious to chat, share experiences, and build local connections in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere open to newcomers and curious skeptics.
Informal social gathering for people who identify as nonreligious to chat, share experiences, and build local connections in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere open to newcomers and curious skeptics.

Casual evening meetup for developers, tech pros, and hobbyists, fostering low-pressure social coding, peer mentoring, and informal networking over craft beer; all experience levels welcome with no formal presentations.

Casual evening meetup for developers, tech pros, and hobbyists, fostering low-pressure social coding, peer mentoring, and informal networking over craft beer; all experience levels welcome with no formal presentations.
Casual evening meetup for developers, tech pros, and hobbyists, fostering low-pressure social coding, peer mentoring, and informal networking over craft beer; all experience levels welcome with no formal presentations.

Casual coworking and peer programming session where developers bring personal projects or join open codebases; expect collaborative problem solving, pair programming, and low pressure help in a relaxed social setting.

Casual coworking and peer programming session where developers bring personal projects or join open codebases; expect collaborative problem solving, pair programming, and low pressure help in a relaxed social setting.
Casual coworking and peer programming session where developers bring personal projects or join open codebases; expect collaborative problem solving, pair programming, and low pressure help in a relaxed social setting.

Casual monthly meetup for nontechnical professionals exploring practical AI integration in business, marketing, and content creation through short presentations and lively group discussions over craft brews.

Casual monthly meetup for nontechnical professionals exploring practical AI integration in business, marketing, and content creation through short presentations and lively group discussions over craft brews.
Casual monthly meetup for nontechnical professionals exploring practical AI integration in business, marketing, and content creation through short presentations and lively group discussions over craft brews.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.
Guided community foraging walks through urban and forested Asheville greenspaces identifying seasonal wild edibles, hands on plant id, and ethical harvest techniques for a beginner friendly, participatory nature skills experience.

Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.

Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.
Low-key Monday evening meetup for locals and professionals to mingle in a relaxed downtown setting, ideal for casual networking, drop-in conversations, and building community connections after work.

Midweek beers at Highland Brewing’s spacious taproom with background live music, plenty of room to snag a spot, and rotating food trucks offering casual bites for a laid-back Wednesday night meetup.

Midweek beers at Highland Brewing’s spacious taproom with background live music, plenty of room to snag a spot, and rotating food trucks offering casual bites for a laid-back Wednesday night meetup.
Midweek beers at Highland Brewing’s spacious taproom with background live music, plenty of room to snag a spot, and rotating food trucks offering casual bites for a laid-back Wednesday night meetup.

Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.

Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.
Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.
Illustrated lecture and on site field trip exploring Appalachian ecology, from forest community interactions to watershed processes, with hands on observation and introductory ecological concepts for beginners.

Laid back after-work happy hour with cold drafts and casual conversation for remote workers, recent transplants, and locals looking to unwind and naturally expand their social circle—no pressure, no agenda.

Laid back after-work happy hour with cold drafts and casual conversation for remote workers, recent transplants, and locals looking to unwind and naturally expand their social circle—no pressure, no agenda.
Laid back after-work happy hour with cold drafts and casual conversation for remote workers, recent transplants, and locals looking to unwind and naturally expand their social circle—no pressure, no agenda.
Late night stand up in a lively taproom atmosphere at Salt Face Mule Brewing Co., featuring a rotating monthly lineup of local and touring comics alongside craft beers and casual brewery seating.
Late night stand up in a lively taproom atmosphere at Salt Face Mule Brewing Co., featuring a rotating monthly lineup of local and touring comics alongside craft beers and casual brewery seating.
Late night stand up in a lively taproom atmosphere at Salt Face Mule Brewing Co., featuring a rotating monthly lineup of local and touring comics alongside craft beers and casual brewery seating.

Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.

Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.
Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

Rapid fire pop culture and general knowledge rounds served with playful pub humor and beer in a lively taproom. Teams of friends compete in casual, laugh out loud rounds that reward quick wit and camaraderie.

Rapid fire pop culture and general knowledge rounds served with playful pub humor and beer in a lively taproom. Teams of friends compete in casual, laugh out loud rounds that reward quick wit and camaraderie.
Rapid fire pop culture and general knowledge rounds served with playful pub humor and beer in a lively taproom. Teams of friends compete in casual, laugh out loud rounds that reward quick wit and camaraderie.

Relaxed Thursday-evening craft hang in a cozy coffeehouse where makers gather for low-key DIY projects over tea and espresso. Weekly meetup fosters casual conversation and shared table space for simple hands-on projects.

Relaxed Thursday-evening craft hang in a cozy coffeehouse where makers gather for low-key DIY projects over tea and espresso. Weekly meetup fosters casual conversation and shared table space for simple hands-on projects.
Relaxed Thursday-evening craft hang in a cozy coffeehouse where makers gather for low-key DIY projects over tea and espresso. Weekly meetup fosters casual conversation and shared table space for simple hands-on projects.