
Asheville Japanese Language Meetup
Casual Japanese conversation practice with timed all Japanese speaking intervals and on the fly translation to help beginners. Participants of all levels meet at Whole Foods for introductions, language exchange, and peer feedback.
Similar Events

Conversational Japanese practice with timed all Japanese speaking rounds, live translation support for beginners, and encouraged self introductions; learners and native speakers meet informally for cooperative language exchange.

Conversational Japanese practice with timed all Japanese speaking rounds, live translation support for beginners, and encouraged self introductions; learners and native speakers meet informally for cooperative language exchange.
Conversational Japanese practice with timed all Japanese speaking rounds, live translation support for beginners, and encouraged self introductions; learners and native speakers meet informally for cooperative language exchange.
Spanish conversation circles led by a native speaker for high intermediate and advanced speakers, focusing on cultural topics and social fluency practice; casual, free meetups emphasize immersive dialogue and peer networking.
Spanish conversation circles led by a native speaker for high intermediate and advanced speakers, focusing on cultural topics and social fluency practice; casual, free meetups emphasize immersive dialogue and peer networking.
Spanish conversation circles led by a native speaker for high intermediate and advanced speakers, focusing on cultural topics and social fluency practice; casual, free meetups emphasize immersive dialogue and peer networking.

Structured weekly Toastmasters sessions with prepared speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and timed evaluations; supportive peer feedback helps beginners and experienced speakers build confidence, public-speaking skills, and professional networking.

Structured weekly Toastmasters sessions with prepared speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and timed evaluations; supportive peer feedback helps beginners and experienced speakers build confidence, public-speaking skills, and professional networking.
Structured weekly Toastmasters sessions with prepared speeches, impromptu Table Topics, and timed evaluations; supportive peer feedback helps beginners and experienced speakers build confidence, public-speaking skills, and professional networking.

Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.

Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.
Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.

Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.

Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.
Participants submit and vote on personal philosophical or spiritual questions, then the asker opens the discussion with context and reflections in a calm, nonjudgmental roundtable encouraging curious communal inquiry.

Casual secular meetup for nonbelievers and freethinkers to chat and connect over informal conversation at EarthFare Westgate; open to skeptics and curious newcomers seeking community and reasoned discussion.

Casual secular meetup for nonbelievers and freethinkers to chat and connect over informal conversation at EarthFare Westgate; open to skeptics and curious newcomers seeking community and reasoned discussion.
Casual secular meetup for nonbelievers and freethinkers to chat and connect over informal conversation at EarthFare Westgate; open to skeptics and curious newcomers seeking community and reasoned discussion.

Weekly structured and impromptu public speaking practice—Table Topics, prepared speeches, and peer evaluations—designed to build leadership, poise, and confidence; historic 78-year club meets in a college conference room.

Weekly structured and impromptu public speaking practice—Table Topics, prepared speeches, and peer evaluations—designed to build leadership, poise, and confidence; historic 78-year club meets in a college conference room.
Weekly structured and impromptu public speaking practice—Table Topics, prepared speeches, and peer evaluations—designed to build leadership, poise, and confidence; historic 78-year club meets in a college conference room.

Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.

Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.
Casual meetup for crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with weekly guest speakers sharing personal journeys and ecosystem insights, plus guided conversation topics for networking, Q&A, and peer learning in a relaxed kava lounge atmosphere.

Slow paced mindful mixer for singles emphasizing present moment conversation and intentional connection in a grounded church setting; not speed dating, but a relaxed space for deeper friendships or potential sparks.

Slow paced mindful mixer for singles emphasizing present moment conversation and intentional connection in a grounded church setting; not speed dating, but a relaxed space for deeper friendships or potential sparks.
Slow paced mindful mixer for singles emphasizing present moment conversation and intentional connection in a grounded church setting; not speed dating, but a relaxed space for deeper friendships or potential sparks.

Casual monthly meetup for health, wellness, and spiritual practitioners to exchange referrals, build collaborative partnerships, and support practice growth in a community-focused martial arts studio setting.

Casual monthly meetup for health, wellness, and spiritual practitioners to exchange referrals, build collaborative partnerships, and support practice growth in a community-focused martial arts studio setting.
Casual monthly meetup for health, wellness, and spiritual practitioners to exchange referrals, build collaborative partnerships, and support practice growth in a community-focused martial arts studio setting.

Casual Sunday-morning coffee conversations for local non-believers, meeting at Earth Fare’s cafe for open, drop-in discussion; twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and occasional weekday brewery gatherings.

Casual Sunday-morning coffee conversations for local non-believers, meeting at Earth Fare’s cafe for open, drop-in discussion; twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and occasional weekday brewery gatherings.
Casual Sunday-morning coffee conversations for local non-believers, meeting at Earth Fare’s cafe for open, drop-in discussion; twice-monthly book club at Standard Pizza and occasional weekday brewery gatherings.

Gentle facilitated circle practicing deep listening and candid emotional sharing with timed exercises and a strict no-advice rule to cultivate genuine human connection in a calm, supportive group setting.

Gentle facilitated circle practicing deep listening and candid emotional sharing with timed exercises and a strict no-advice rule to cultivate genuine human connection in a calm, supportive group setting.
Gentle facilitated circle practicing deep listening and candid emotional sharing with timed exercises and a strict no-advice rule to cultivate genuine human connection in a calm, supportive group setting.

Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.

Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.
Casual Sunday morning conversations for secular thinkers, pairing open discussion with a biweekly book club; group also meets Wednesday evenings at local breweries and hosts monthly Hendersonville gatherings and multi-location meetups.

Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.

Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.

Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.

Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.

Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.
Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.

Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.

Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.
Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.

Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.

Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.
Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.

Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.

Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.
Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.