The Big Asheville Science Salon
Curiosity-driven talks bring fascinating scientific research to life with vivid visuals, followed by lively audience questions and relaxed mingling over beer, wine, or soda.
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Curiosity-driven science talks unpack fascinating research with vivid visuals, followed by lively audience Q&A and relaxed mingling over beer, wine, or soda in a welcoming community setting.
Curiosity-driven science talks unpack fascinating research with vivid visuals, followed by lively audience Q&A and relaxed mingling over beer, wine, or soda in a welcoming community setting.
Curiosity-driven science talks unpack fascinating research with vivid visuals, followed by lively audience Q&A and relaxed mingling over beer, wine, or soda in a welcoming community setting.
Explore how scientific principles, ethics, and practices of questioning might inform spiritual exploration and the organization of inner life. An open conversation examines the connections between science and spirituality.
Explore how scientific principles, ethics, and practices of questioning might inform spiritual exploration and the organization of inner life. An open conversation examines the connections between science and spirituality.
Explore how scientific principles, ethics, and practices of questioning might inform spiritual exploration and the organization of inner life. An open conversation examines the connections between science and spirituality.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Relaxed, free-flowing conversation explores big questions, unusual interests, personal projects, and intriguing ideas among curious, kind people. Newcomers are welcome, with no special background or reading required.
Trial to Table
MoreA community gathering closes the 2026 Trial to Table series in a welcoming brewery event space in South Asheville, with a full bar and convenient parking.
A community gathering closes the 2026 Trial to Table series in a welcoming brewery event space in South Asheville, with a full bar and convenient parking.
A community gathering closes the 2026 Trial to Table series in a welcoming brewery event space in South Asheville, with a full bar and convenient parking.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife tracking, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen science program.
Fast-paced visual talks pair Asheville’s architects, planners, and designers with 20-image presentations timed to 20-second intervals. Explore local architecture, urban planning, and design ideas in a casual barroom setting with a strong nonalcoholic drink selection.
Fast-paced visual talks pair Asheville’s architects, planners, and designers with 20-image presentations timed to 20-second intervals. Explore local architecture, urban planning, and design ideas in a casual barroom setting with a strong nonalcoholic drink selection.
Fast-paced visual talks pair Asheville’s architects, planners, and designers with 20-image presentations timed to 20-second intervals. Explore local architecture, urban planning, and design ideas in a casual barroom setting with a strong nonalcoholic drink selection.
Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.
Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.
Informal conversation brings readers together to discuss ideas from Astral Codex Ten, including AI safety and a wide range of topics. Expect a relaxed, intellectually curious community meetup over drinks.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and signs of wildlife visits, with close-up looks at real skulls and skins in a hands-on educational program.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
Explore Western North Carolina mammals through questions about hibernation and wildlife signs, with close-up examination of skulls and skins and an introduction to the ecoEXPLORE citizen-science program.
A lively anniversary benefit pairs dinner and drinks from local vendors with spectacular science demonstrations, interactive activations, a live auction, and music in celebration of a decade of discovery.
A lively anniversary benefit pairs dinner and drinks from local vendors with spectacular science demonstrations, interactive activations, a live auction, and music in celebration of a decade of discovery.
A lively anniversary benefit pairs dinner and drinks from local vendors with spectacular science demonstrations, interactive activations, a live auction, and music in celebration of a decade of discovery.
Big Brain Trivia
MoreTest general knowledge across a lively pub quiz with friends or teammates, competing over questions in a relaxed Asheville brewery taproom atmosphere with casual community energy.
Test general knowledge across a lively pub quiz with friends or teammates, competing over questions in a relaxed Asheville brewery taproom atmosphere with casual community energy.
Test general knowledge across a lively pub quiz with friends or teammates, competing over questions in a relaxed Asheville brewery taproom atmosphere with casual community energy.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.
Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.
Five-minute true stories around the theme “A Fresh Start” open into candid conversation among Asheville newcomers, with personal tales of big moves, changing direction, and finding connection.
An informal career Q&A connects attendees with experienced professionals to explore workplace challenges, rewards, and day-to-day realities while gaining practical insights for career planning and professional growth.
An informal career Q&A connects attendees with experienced professionals to explore workplace challenges, rewards, and day-to-day realities while gaining practical insights for career planning and professional growth.
An informal career Q&A connects attendees with experienced professionals to explore workplace challenges, rewards, and day-to-day realities while gaining practical insights for career planning and professional growth.
Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Casual Sunday morning gathering for conversation, meeting new people, and an easygoing cafe hangout. Bring a game, book, knitting, or another activity to share in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
A welcoming community conversation explores spirituality from an inward, personal perspective, creating space for reflection, shared experiences, and meaningful connection among Asheville residents in an open, supportive setting.
A welcoming community conversation explores spirituality from an inward, personal perspective, creating space for reflection, shared experiences, and meaningful connection among Asheville residents in an open, supportive setting.
A welcoming community conversation explores spirituality from an inward, personal perspective, creating space for reflection, shared experiences, and meaningful connection among Asheville residents in an open, supportive setting.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.
Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.
Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.
Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.