Foodies + New Friends: Asheville | Giving Back Edition
Cozy small-group dinner tables mix locals and newcomers for easy conversation, new friendships, and community connection. Dining out supports a local restaurant while incorporating a giving back element tied to the gathering.
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Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
Late-night bar lounge vibes geared toward a “girls night out” social. Ideal for friend groups looking to mingle over drinks and a lively, going-out atmosphere.
Late-night bar lounge vibes geared toward a “girls night out” social. Ideal for friend groups looking to mingle over drinks and a lively, going-out atmosphere.
Late-night bar lounge vibes geared toward a “girls night out” social. Ideal for friend groups looking to mingle over drinks and a lively, going-out atmosphere.
Speed-dating-style “speed friending” rounds help female-identifying locals meet new friends through quick conversations and guided connection prompts. A casual evening social mixer geared toward building supportive community in Western North Carolina.
Speed-dating-style “speed friending” rounds help female-identifying locals meet new friends through quick conversations and guided connection prompts. A casual evening social mixer geared toward building supportive community in Western North Carolina.
Speed-dating-style “speed friending” rounds help female-identifying locals meet new friends through quick conversations and guided connection prompts. A casual evening social mixer geared toward building supportive community in Western North Carolina.
Low key afternoon hangout where you can knit, write, craft, or simply sip coffee and chat with other locals. A relaxed, introvert friendly meetup in a cozy coffee shop setting.
Low key afternoon hangout where you can knit, write, craft, or simply sip coffee and chat with other locals. A relaxed, introvert friendly meetup in a cozy coffee shop setting.
Low key afternoon hangout where you can knit, write, craft, or simply sip coffee and chat with other locals. A relaxed, introvert friendly meetup in a cozy coffee shop setting.
A women-led personal finance hangout centered on income vs. expenses, with a guided 30-minute budgeting exercise followed by open discussion. Expect a social, supportive atmosphere with sipping, dining, laughter, and practical money clarity.
A women-led personal finance hangout centered on income vs. expenses, with a guided 30-minute budgeting exercise followed by open discussion. Expect a social, supportive atmosphere with sipping, dining, laughter, and practical money clarity.
A women-led personal finance hangout centered on income vs. expenses, with a guided 30-minute budgeting exercise followed by open discussion. Expect a social, supportive atmosphere with sipping, dining, laughter, and practical money clarity.
Casual brewery meetup for dinner, pints, and conversation at Sierra Nevada, with a plan to grab food from the Back Porch before the 7pm kitchen close. Expect shared tables, easy mingling, and outdoor patio time if weather cooperates.
Casual brewery meetup for dinner, pints, and conversation at Sierra Nevada, with a plan to grab food from the Back Porch before the 7pm kitchen close. Expect shared tables, easy mingling, and outdoor patio time if weather cooperates.
Casual brewery meetup for dinner, pints, and conversation at Sierra Nevada, with a plan to grab food from the Back Porch before the 7pm kitchen close. Expect shared tables, easy mingling, and outdoor patio time if weather cooperates.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
Weekly social bicycle ride that starts and ends at a barbecue spot, with a friendly group pace geared toward conversation and community. Roll out together, then wind down with smoked meats and hangout time afterward.
Weekly social bicycle ride that starts and ends at a barbecue spot, with a friendly group pace geared toward conversation and community. Roll out together, then wind down with smoked meats and hangout time afterward.
Weekly social bicycle ride that starts and ends at a barbecue spot, with a friendly group pace geared toward conversation and community. Roll out together, then wind down with smoked meats and hangout time afterward.
Low-key design community hangout built around casual conversation, shop talk, and meeting new creatives in a relaxed brewery setting. RSVP perks include a free drink for the first 10, with recurring meetups planned.
Low-key design community hangout built around casual conversation, shop talk, and meeting new creatives in a relaxed brewery setting. RSVP perks include a free drink for the first 10, with recurring meetups planned.
Low-key design community hangout built around casual conversation, shop talk, and meeting new creatives in a relaxed brewery setting. RSVP perks include a free drink for the first 10, with recurring meetups planned.
Peer-to-peer founder lunch centered on candid business strategy talk—what’s working, what’s not, and experiments to try next—without sales pitches or transactional card swapping. Casual pay-your-own-way meetup with pre-registration for seating.
Peer-to-peer founder lunch centered on candid business strategy talk—what’s working, what’s not, and experiments to try next—without sales pitches or transactional card swapping. Casual pay-your-own-way meetup with pre-registration for seating.
Peer-to-peer founder lunch centered on candid business strategy talk—what’s working, what’s not, and experiments to try next—without sales pitches or transactional card swapping. Casual pay-your-own-way meetup with pre-registration for seating.
Casual coffee meetup over espresso and pastries fostering neighborly conversation and light networking in a bright local café; drop-in format welcomes locals, remote workers, and anyone seeking low-key daytime social connection.
Casual coffee meetup over espresso and pastries fostering neighborly conversation and light networking in a bright local café; drop-in format welcomes locals, remote workers, and anyone seeking low-key daytime social connection.
Casual coffee meetup over espresso and pastries fostering neighborly conversation and light networking in a bright local café; drop-in format welcomes locals, remote workers, and anyone seeking low-key daytime social connection.
Zero pressure doodle night with sketchbooks and sipping rich drinking chocolate in a cozy Pack Square lounge. Sketch the room, the square, or each other while easy conversation flows for newcomers and locals looking to meet people.
Zero pressure doodle night with sketchbooks and sipping rich drinking chocolate in a cozy Pack Square lounge. Sketch the room, the square, or each other while easy conversation flows for newcomers and locals looking to meet people.
Zero pressure doodle night with sketchbooks and sipping rich drinking chocolate in a cozy Pack Square lounge. Sketch the room, the square, or each other while easy conversation flows for newcomers and locals looking to meet people.
Business lunch meetup centered on promoting products and services while building referral contacts with local entrepreneurs. Casual networking over buffet sushi and grill fare at a West Asheville restaurant.
Business lunch meetup centered on promoting products and services while building referral contacts with local entrepreneurs. Casual networking over buffet sushi and grill fare at a West Asheville restaurant.
Business lunch meetup centered on promoting products and services while building referral contacts with local entrepreneurs. Casual networking over buffet sushi and grill fare at a West Asheville restaurant.
Monthly midday business networking lunch in a casual restaurant setting with open conversation and relationship building. Drop in without membership, attendance requirements, or fees for an easygoing professional meetup.
Monthly midday business networking lunch in a casual restaurant setting with open conversation and relationship building. Drop in without membership, attendance requirements, or fees for an easygoing professional meetup.
Monthly midday business networking lunch in a casual restaurant setting with open conversation and relationship building. Drop in without membership, attendance requirements, or fees for an easygoing professional meetup.
Book swap night with collaborative planning for the next six months of reads, plus casual discussion even if you’ve only read a few chapters. A small, friendly digital nomad crowd meets among shelves and coffeehouse vibes at a downtown book exchange.
Book swap night with collaborative planning for the next six months of reads, plus casual discussion even if you’ve only read a few chapters. A small, friendly digital nomad crowd meets among shelves and coffeehouse vibes at a downtown book exchange.
Book swap night with collaborative planning for the next six months of reads, plus casual discussion even if you’ve only read a few chapters. A small, friendly digital nomad crowd meets among shelves and coffeehouse vibes at a downtown book exchange.
Casual board game hangout in a brewery taproom with a bring your own games vibe and a welcoming, all skill levels crowd. Snacks are available onsite, with easy nearby takeout options for a relaxed social night.
Casual board game hangout in a brewery taproom with a bring your own games vibe and a welcoming, all skill levels crowd. Snacks are available onsite, with easy nearby takeout options for a relaxed social night.
Casual board game hangout in a brewery taproom with a bring your own games vibe and a welcoming, all skill levels crowd. Snacks are available onsite, with easy nearby takeout options for a relaxed social night.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
Casual team trivia in a lively brewpub with table-grabbing early arrivals for dinner and pints before the 7 pm start. Compete for a $50 gift card prize and low pressure community hang vibes.
Casual team trivia in a lively brewpub with table-grabbing early arrivals for dinner and pints before the 7 pm start. Compete for a $50 gift card prize and low pressure community hang vibes.
Casual team trivia in a lively brewpub with table-grabbing early arrivals for dinner and pints before the 7 pm start. Compete for a $50 gift card prize and low pressure community hang vibes.
Hands-on science exhibits and curiosity-fueled exploring in a downtown museum meetup, with time to mingle at a comfortable pace. The outing can continue with an optional walk to Foggy Mountain Brew Pub for a casual lunch.
Hands-on science exhibits and curiosity-fueled exploring in a downtown museum meetup, with time to mingle at a comfortable pace. The outing can continue with an optional walk to Foggy Mountain Brew Pub for a casual lunch.
Hands-on science exhibits and curiosity-fueled exploring in a downtown museum meetup, with time to mingle at a comfortable pace. The outing can continue with an optional walk to Foggy Mountain Brew Pub for a casual lunch.