
February Write-A-Thon
Quiet cafe based writing session with silence or headphones encouraged; brief introductions precede an independent minimal distraction work period for writers of all experience levels seeking focused writing time.
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Quiet, focused writing sprints over coffee in a neighborhood coffeehouse, with short social periods before and after; bring your current project for uninterrupted time alongside fellow local writers—no critique or feedback involved.

Quiet, focused writing sprints over coffee in a neighborhood coffeehouse, with short social periods before and after; bring your current project for uninterrupted time alongside fellow local writers—no critique or feedback involved.
Quiet, focused writing sprints over coffee in a neighborhood coffeehouse, with short social periods before and after; bring your current project for uninterrupted time alongside fellow local writers—no critique or feedback involved.

Focused co-writing sprints in a downtown cafe, with a brief intro followed by a 60-minute heads-down timer for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work projects—accountability and communal quiet.

Focused co-writing sprints in a downtown cafe, with a brief intro followed by a 60-minute heads-down timer for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work projects—accountability and communal quiet.
Focused co-writing sprints in a downtown cafe, with a brief intro followed by a 60-minute heads-down timer for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work projects—accountability and communal quiet.

Timed quiet writing sprints in a bustling coffeehouse, with brief introductions and coworking accountability to help writers of all levels focus. Arrive early for drinks, setup, and casual networking with local authors.

Timed quiet writing sprints in a bustling coffeehouse, with brief introductions and coworking accountability to help writers of all levels focus. Arrive early for drinks, setup, and casual networking with local authors.
Timed quiet writing sprints in a bustling coffeehouse, with brief introductions and coworking accountability to help writers of all levels focus. Arrive early for drinks, setup, and casual networking with local authors.

Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.

Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.
Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.

Peer-led weekly writing critique where writers share drafts across genres and receive constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading and discussion in a relaxed kava lounge setting.

Peer-led weekly writing critique where writers share drafts across genres and receive constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading and discussion in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Peer-led weekly writing critique where writers share drafts across genres and receive constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading and discussion in a relaxed kava lounge setting.

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.

No-pressure, drop-in creative writing evenings in an impeccably furnished inn with working fireplaces and cozy writing nests; beginners welcome at 1st and 3rd Monday sessions (5:30–7:30pm), with edibles and potables.

No-pressure, drop-in creative writing evenings in an impeccably furnished inn with working fireplaces and cozy writing nests; beginners welcome at 1st and 3rd Monday sessions (5:30–7:30pm), with edibles and potables.
No-pressure, drop-in creative writing evenings in an impeccably furnished inn with working fireplaces and cozy writing nests; beginners welcome at 1st and 3rd Monday sessions (5:30–7:30pm), with edibles and potables.

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.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.
Stroll Asheville’s historic Block from Triangle Park as a BIPOC-led bookstore guides place-based writing prompts, storefront-inspired micro exercises, and communal pause points for observation, drafting, and sharing among writers.

Casual community bike meetup for riders of all levels that gathers for a relaxed coffee stop and social ride around Asheville. Low pace routes emphasize conversation and local coffee stops.

Casual community bike meetup for riders of all levels that gathers for a relaxed coffee stop and social ride around Asheville. Low pace routes emphasize conversation and local coffee stops.
Casual community bike meetup for riders of all levels that gathers for a relaxed coffee stop and social ride around Asheville. Low pace routes emphasize conversation and local coffee stops.

Monthly open project co-work day for coders and volunteers in a brewery taproom with a Cuban food truck; tasks range from emailing and data entry to pair programming and code contributions, drop-in friendly.

Monthly open project co-work day for coders and volunteers in a brewery taproom with a Cuban food truck; tasks range from emailing and data entry to pair programming and code contributions, drop-in friendly.
Monthly open project co-work day for coders and volunteers in a brewery taproom with a Cuban food truck; tasks range from emailing and data entry to pair programming and code contributions, drop-in friendly.

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.

Casual evening meetup for digital nomads at Hi-Wire Brewing RAD to shake off winter and celebrate warming weather, with indoor taproom seating and an outdoor option for socializing, drinks, and community building.

Casual evening meetup for digital nomads at Hi-Wire Brewing RAD to shake off winter and celebrate warming weather, with indoor taproom seating and an outdoor option for socializing, drinks, and community building.
Casual evening meetup for digital nomads at Hi-Wire Brewing RAD to shake off winter and celebrate warming weather, with indoor taproom seating and an outdoor option for socializing, drinks, and community building.

Gentle, non-sexual cuddle sessions that foreground consent and boundary-respecting platonic intimacy in a facilitated, calm space. Paid tickets reserve spots at an Asheville community gathering for adults seeking affectionate, consensual connection and peer-supported comfort.

Gentle, non-sexual cuddle sessions that foreground consent and boundary-respecting platonic intimacy in a facilitated, calm space. Paid tickets reserve spots at an Asheville community gathering for adults seeking affectionate, consensual connection and peer-supported comfort.
Gentle, non-sexual cuddle sessions that foreground consent and boundary-respecting platonic intimacy in a facilitated, calm space. Paid tickets reserve spots at an Asheville community gathering for adults seeking affectionate, consensual connection and peer-supported comfort.

Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.

Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.

Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.

Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.
Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.

Plan the growing season with fellow gardeners in covered seating overlooking a working vegetable garden; drop in during the two hour window to swap planting calendars, seed saving tips, and volunteer plans.

Plan the growing season with fellow gardeners in covered seating overlooking a working vegetable garden; drop in during the two hour window to swap planting calendars, seed saving tips, and volunteer plans.
Plan the growing season with fellow gardeners in covered seating overlooking a working vegetable garden; drop in during the two hour window to swap planting calendars, seed saving tips, and volunteer plans.

An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.

An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.
An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.

Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.

Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.
Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.

Gather for casual conversation among nonbelievers to discuss skepticism, secular ethics, and local issues over coffee in a laid back public setting; welcoming, inclusive, nonjudgmental space for newcomers and long time skeptics.

Gather for casual conversation among nonbelievers to discuss skepticism, secular ethics, and local issues over coffee in a laid back public setting; welcoming, inclusive, nonjudgmental space for newcomers and long time skeptics.
Gather for casual conversation among nonbelievers to discuss skepticism, secular ethics, and local issues over coffee in a laid back public setting; welcoming, inclusive, nonjudgmental space for newcomers and long time skeptics.