Foodies + New Friends: Asheville | Giving Back Edition
Cozy small-group dinner at Chorizo designed for locals to swap stories and make new connections. The Giving Back edition supports local businesses while building community through a purposeful social meetup.
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Casual dinner and drinks meetup that starts on the Archetype Brewing patio, then meanders along Haywood Road’s walkable strip of breweries, taco joints, and pizza spots. Easy conversation and low pressure socializing for locals and transplants.

Casual dinner and drinks meetup that starts on the Archetype Brewing patio, then meanders along Haywood Road’s walkable strip of breweries, taco joints, and pizza spots. Easy conversation and low pressure socializing for locals and transplants.
Casual dinner and drinks meetup that starts on the Archetype Brewing patio, then meanders along Haywood Road’s walkable strip of breweries, taco joints, and pizza spots. Easy conversation and low pressure socializing for locals and transplants.
A toast-forward happy hour and meet and greet with NextTribe founder Jeannie Ralston plus three core staffers in a downtown cocktail lounge setting. Expect casual conversation, community networking, and after-hours social vibes.
A toast-forward happy hour and meet and greet with NextTribe founder Jeannie Ralston plus three core staffers in a downtown cocktail lounge setting. Expect casual conversation, community networking, and after-hours social vibes.
A toast-forward happy hour and meet and greet with NextTribe founder Jeannie Ralston plus three core staffers in a downtown cocktail lounge setting. Expect casual conversation, community networking, and after-hours social vibes.
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.

Relaxed singles gathering centered on mindfulness, presence, and intentional conversation rather than speed dating or small talk. A grounded, welcoming space for like hearted people to connect, meet new friends, and explore dating authentically.

Relaxed singles gathering centered on mindfulness, presence, and intentional conversation rather than speed dating or small talk. A grounded, welcoming space for like hearted people to connect, meet new friends, and explore dating authentically.
Relaxed singles gathering centered on mindfulness, presence, and intentional conversation rather than speed dating or small talk. A grounded, welcoming space for like hearted people to connect, meet new friends, and explore dating authentically.

Late-night cocktail meet up at Little Jumbo with three couples for an intimate, RSVP-confirmed social vibe. Expect craft drinks, relaxed conversation, and a couples-focused night out organized by Asheville Millennials.

Late-night cocktail meet up at Little Jumbo with three couples for an intimate, RSVP-confirmed social vibe. Expect craft drinks, relaxed conversation, and a couples-focused night out organized by Asheville Millennials.
Late-night cocktail meet up at Little Jumbo with three couples for an intimate, RSVP-confirmed social vibe. Expect craft drinks, relaxed conversation, and a couples-focused night out organized by Asheville Millennials.

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.
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.

Smoky brisket and barbecue plates (pulled pork, Texas hot links, and even vegan bbq) paired with cold beers in a laid-back Riverside Drive taproom. Expect a casual Asheville Diners Club meetup where arriving early pays off.

Smoky brisket and barbecue plates (pulled pork, Texas hot links, and even vegan bbq) paired with cold beers in a laid-back Riverside Drive taproom. Expect a casual Asheville Diners Club meetup where arriving early pays off.
Smoky brisket and barbecue plates (pulled pork, Texas hot links, and even vegan bbq) paired with cold beers in a laid-back Riverside Drive taproom. Expect a casual Asheville Diners Club meetup where arriving early pays off.

Rooftop cocktail social with skyline views doubles as a fun-spirited fundraiser supporting Asheville Humane Society. Expect an LGBTQ+ community gathering with no cover charge and multiple ways to give back to animals in need.

Rooftop cocktail social with skyline views doubles as a fun-spirited fundraiser supporting Asheville Humane Society. Expect an LGBTQ+ community gathering with no cover charge and multiple ways to give back to animals in need.
Rooftop cocktail social with skyline views doubles as a fun-spirited fundraiser supporting Asheville Humane Society. Expect an LGBTQ+ community gathering with no cover charge and multiple ways to give back to animals in need.

A relaxed monthly brunch hang centered on sipping specialty drinks, sharing a meal, and holding space for each other’s fabulousness. Expect airy indoor and patio seating in a peaceful Montford neighborhood cafe with tasty options for many diets.

A relaxed monthly brunch hang centered on sipping specialty drinks, sharing a meal, and holding space for each other’s fabulousness. Expect airy indoor and patio seating in a peaceful Montford neighborhood cafe with tasty options for many diets.
A relaxed monthly brunch hang centered on sipping specialty drinks, sharing a meal, and holding space for each other’s fabulousness. Expect airy indoor and patio seating in a peaceful Montford neighborhood cafe with tasty options for many diets.

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.

A low pressure team trivia night in a brewery taproom with time to grab dinner before questions start at 7 pm. Compete for a $50 gift card and a relaxed, introvert friendly meetup vibe.

A low pressure team trivia night in a brewery taproom with time to grab dinner before questions start at 7 pm. Compete for a $50 gift card and a relaxed, introvert friendly meetup vibe.
A low pressure team trivia night in a brewery taproom with time to grab dinner before questions start at 7 pm. Compete for a $50 gift card and a relaxed, introvert friendly meetup vibe.

Sip a cocktail or mocktail while coloring nostalgic or intricate pages with crayons and colored pencils in a relaxed, chat-friendly setting. Bring your own supplies or use the shared stash for a low-pressure creative hangout.

Sip a cocktail or mocktail while coloring nostalgic or intricate pages with crayons and colored pencils in a relaxed, chat-friendly setting. Bring your own supplies or use the shared stash for a low-pressure creative hangout.
Sip a cocktail or mocktail while coloring nostalgic or intricate pages with crayons and colored pencils in a relaxed, chat-friendly setting. Bring your own supplies or use the shared stash for a low-pressure creative hangout.

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.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

Casual late-night hang for developers, tech pros, and hobbyists to swap projects, talk shop, and make low-pressure connections. A welcoming mixer with a wide range of experience levels in a pizza and brewery setting.

Casual late-night hang for developers, tech pros, and hobbyists to swap projects, talk shop, and make low-pressure connections. A welcoming mixer with a wide range of experience levels in a pizza and brewery setting.
Casual late-night hang for developers, tech pros, and hobbyists to swap projects, talk shop, and make low-pressure connections. A welcoming mixer with a wide range of experience levels in a pizza and brewery setting.

Team-style trivia meets a laid-back Sunday brunch with espresso drinks, cocktails, and comfort-food plates in a downtown board game cafe. Welcoming, social vibe for both trivia mavens and delightfully clueless guessers.

Team-style trivia meets a laid-back Sunday brunch with espresso drinks, cocktails, and comfort-food plates in a downtown board game cafe. Welcoming, social vibe for both trivia mavens and delightfully clueless guessers.
Team-style trivia meets a laid-back Sunday brunch with espresso drinks, cocktails, and comfort-food plates in a downtown board game cafe. Welcoming, social vibe for both trivia mavens and delightfully clueless guessers.

Casual mom and family meetup at an ice cream shop with dairy and vegan scoops, plus plenty of outdoor room to spread out. Kids can play cornhole and dig in the sandbox while parents mingle and make new connections.

Casual mom and family meetup at an ice cream shop with dairy and vegan scoops, plus plenty of outdoor room to spread out. Kids can play cornhole and dig in the sandbox while parents mingle and make new connections.
Casual mom and family meetup at an ice cream shop with dairy and vegan scoops, plus plenty of outdoor room to spread out. Kids can play cornhole and dig in the sandbox while parents mingle and make new connections.
Midday business networking over casual pub favorites at a Woodfin spot, geared toward local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Expect conversation-driven mingling, relationship building, and community connections over lunch.
Midday business networking over casual pub favorites at a Woodfin spot, geared toward local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Expect conversation-driven mingling, relationship building, and community connections over lunch.
Midday business networking over casual pub favorites at a Woodfin spot, geared toward local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Expect conversation-driven mingling, relationship building, and community connections over lunch.

Casual board game hangout in a brewery setting with an easygoing, welcoming vibe for complete beginners through seasoned players. Bring your own games or jump into a table, with snacks on site and nearby takeout options.

Casual board game hangout in a brewery setting with an easygoing, welcoming vibe for complete beginners through seasoned players. Bring your own games or jump into a table, with snacks on site and nearby takeout options.
Casual board game hangout in a brewery setting with an easygoing, welcoming vibe for complete beginners through seasoned players. Bring your own games or jump into a table, with snacks on site and nearby takeout options.