The Big Asheville Science Salon
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Health and wellness practitioners connect with industry peers, potential collaborators, and referral partners in a free monthly professional meetup. Guest speakers and shared experience offer practical insights for growing local practices.
Health and wellness practitioners connect with industry peers, potential collaborators, and referral partners in a free monthly professional meetup. Guest speakers and shared experience offer practical insights for growing local practices.
Health and wellness practitioners connect with industry peers, potential collaborators, and referral partners in a free monthly professional meetup. Guest speakers and shared experience offer practical insights for growing local practices.
Practice public speaking in a welcoming weekly club, with opportunities to speak at every meeting and no preparation required for guests. Expect impromptu practice, supportive feedback, and community connection.
Practice public speaking in a welcoming weekly club, with opportunities to speak at every meeting and no preparation required for guests. Expect impromptu practice, supportive feedback, and community connection.
Practice public speaking in a welcoming weekly club, with opportunities to speak at every meeting and no preparation required for guests. Expect impromptu practice, supportive feedback, and community connection.
A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.
A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.
A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.
A relaxed, newcomer-friendly gathering connects developers, tech professionals, hobbyists, and curious geeks across experience levels, creating space to swap ideas, build local connections, and talk technology without pressure.
A relaxed, newcomer-friendly gathering connects developers, tech professionals, hobbyists, and curious geeks across experience levels, creating space to swap ideas, build local connections, and talk technology without pressure.
A relaxed, newcomer-friendly gathering connects developers, tech professionals, hobbyists, and curious geeks across experience levels, creating space to swap ideas, build local connections, and talk technology without pressure.
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.
Puzzle Palooza
MoreSettle in for a social puzzle-solving gathering built around thinking creatively, spotting patterns, and connecting pieces. A relaxed community event for puzzle fans.
Settle in for a social puzzle-solving gathering built around thinking creatively, spotting patterns, and connecting pieces. A relaxed community event for puzzle fans.
Settle in for a social puzzle-solving gathering built around thinking creatively, spotting patterns, and connecting pieces. A relaxed community event for puzzle fans.