"From the Clinic to the Streets" Book Discussion
Participatory, facilitator-led discussion of Dr. Lara Sheehi’s book on liberatory psychoanalysis and revolutionary futures, unpacking how clinical practice can become a tool for collective change. Expect reflective dialogue blending mental health, politics, and social justice.
Similar Events
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
Worker-led gathering focused on labor justice, organizing strategy, and practical skill building across industries. Monthly meetup for discussing workplace issues, building solidarity, and coordinating collective action with other local workers.
A queer-focused horror reading discussion that leans into gothic surrealism, terrible magic, and real history. September’s pick is Cynthia Gómez’s historical novel "Muñeca," exploring queerness from the enchanted to the macabre.
A queer-focused horror reading discussion that leans into gothic surrealism, terrible magic, and real history. September’s pick is Cynthia Gómez’s historical novel "Muñeca," exploring queerness from the enchanted to the macabre.
A queer-focused horror reading discussion that leans into gothic surrealism, terrible magic, and real history. September’s pick is Cynthia Gómez’s historical novel "Muñeca," exploring queerness from the enchanted to the macabre.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Community-centered conversation exploring whether racism can be cured, with a focus on reflection, dialogue, and practical takeaways. Held at the Southside Community Center with free ticketing for attendance tracking.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Intimate author conversation with Abrea Armstrong and Tamara Olmedo (Cuentos & Cafe) centered on “book tea” and liberation-minded storytelling. Expect a community-forward literary night in an independent bookstore setting.
Weekly evening neighborhood gathering to meet local residents, swap community resources, and connect people with services and support. Open public forum style meetup in Swannanoa for collaboration and civic connection.
Weekly evening neighborhood gathering to meet local residents, swap community resources, and connect people with services and support. Open public forum style meetup in Swannanoa for collaboration and civic connection.
Weekly evening neighborhood gathering to meet local residents, swap community resources, and connect people with services and support. Open public forum style meetup in Swannanoa for collaboration and civic connection.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Town hall style candidate forum with Asheville City Council and mayoral contenders answering questions and discussing local issues. Expect structured speaking turns, audience listening and civic engagement in a congregational meeting space.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
Community-centered book discussion exploring literature that centers the voices, histories, and futures of the African Diaspora. Hosted by YMI’s Director of Community Engagement in a culturally rooted, dialogue-forward setting.
A sweet, welcoming cuddle-style gathering centered on sensual connection through fully verbal consent. Expect guided exercises on boundaries, practicing both giving and receiving a clear “no,” and intentional, respectful touch in a supportive group setting.
A sweet, welcoming cuddle-style gathering centered on sensual connection through fully verbal consent. Expect guided exercises on boundaries, practicing both giving and receiving a clear “no,” and intentional, respectful touch in a supportive group setting.
A sweet, welcoming cuddle-style gathering centered on sensual connection through fully verbal consent. Expect guided exercises on boundaries, practicing both giving and receiving a clear “no,” and intentional, respectful touch in a supportive group setting.
A queer adults-only cuddle gathering centered on sweet, platonic touch with clear consent and boundary practices. Community-minded space to connect, decompress, and explore nurturing physical closeness; scholarships or work trade available.
A queer adults-only cuddle gathering centered on sweet, platonic touch with clear consent and boundary practices. Community-minded space to connect, decompress, and explore nurturing physical closeness; scholarships or work trade available.
A queer adults-only cuddle gathering centered on sweet, platonic touch with clear consent and boundary practices. Community-minded space to connect, decompress, and explore nurturing physical closeness; scholarships or work trade available.
An evening author event at an indie bookstore with readings, conversation, and a book signing with Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor. Expect thoughtful discussion centered on writing, culture, and social justice themes in an intimate literary setting.
An evening author event at an indie bookstore with readings, conversation, and a book signing with Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor. Expect thoughtful discussion centered on writing, culture, and social justice themes in an intimate literary setting.
An evening author event at an indie bookstore with readings, conversation, and a book signing with Lindsay Branham and Sonya Renee Taylor. Expect thoughtful discussion centered on writing, culture, and social justice themes in an intimate literary setting.
Practical harm reduction training focused on overdose prevention, stigma reduction, and connecting people to local addiction and recovery resources. Discussion centers on how public libraries can respond with safer services, referrals, and community support.
Practical harm reduction training focused on overdose prevention, stigma reduction, and connecting people to local addiction and recovery resources. Discussion centers on how public libraries can respond with safer services, referrals, and community support.
Practical harm reduction training focused on overdose prevention, stigma reduction, and connecting people to local addiction and recovery resources. Discussion centers on how public libraries can respond with safer services, referrals, and community support.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Lively, discussion-driven reads that unpack international politics, economics, culture, and climate change through acclaimed nonfiction and timely bestsellers. Expect thoughtful conversation on global conflicts and social dynamics in a public library setting.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Monthly discussion spotlights a different Asheville-area author, with guided group conversation followed by an in-person author Q&A. A community-focused literary night inside a downtown bookstore for readers who want to discover local voices.
Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.
Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.
Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared values and resilience during uncertain times, blending gentle prompts with mindful conversation. Expect a calm, intimate setting designed for connection, listening, and personal insight.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared values and resilience during uncertain times, blending gentle prompts with mindful conversation. Expect a calm, intimate setting designed for connection, listening, and personal insight.
A reflective small-group circle centered on shared values and resilience during uncertain times, blending gentle prompts with mindful conversation. Expect a calm, intimate setting designed for connection, listening, and personal insight.
Community voter outreach canvass starting from a local church, focused on door to door conversations and voter engagement neighborhoods. Expect a coordinated volunteer meetup with walk lists, brief training, and teams heading out together.
Community voter outreach canvass starting from a local church, focused on door to door conversations and voter engagement neighborhoods. Expect a coordinated volunteer meetup with walk lists, brief training, and teams heading out together.
Community voter outreach canvass starting from a local church, focused on door to door conversations and voter engagement neighborhoods. Expect a coordinated volunteer meetup with walk lists, brief training, and teams heading out together.
A trauma informed sharing circle for integrating psychedelic journeys, sacred plant medicine work, and other non ordinary states through embodied practices and grounded conversation. Expect reflective prompts, peer support, and conscious living tools for lasting change.
A trauma informed sharing circle for integrating psychedelic journeys, sacred plant medicine work, and other non ordinary states through embodied practices and grounded conversation. Expect reflective prompts, peer support, and conscious living tools for lasting change.
A trauma informed sharing circle for integrating psychedelic journeys, sacred plant medicine work, and other non ordinary states through embodied practices and grounded conversation. Expect reflective prompts, peer support, and conscious living tools for lasting change.
A free evening gathering centered on big-picture conversation about life after death and what comes next. Expect an intimate, discussion-driven meetup at a Southside community center with space for questions and personal reflection.
A free evening gathering centered on big-picture conversation about life after death and what comes next. Expect an intimate, discussion-driven meetup at a Southside community center with space for questions and personal reflection.
A free evening gathering centered on big-picture conversation about life after death and what comes next. Expect an intimate, discussion-driven meetup at a Southside community center with space for questions and personal reflection.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience of housing and income insecurity. Learn about systemic barriers and local resources while moving through real world locations.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience of housing and income insecurity. Learn about systemic barriers and local resources while moving through real world locations.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience of housing and income insecurity. Learn about systemic barriers and local resources while moving through real world locations.
Deep-dive author talk on the little-known farms at Black Mountain College’s Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses—student-run operations that cut costs, built community, and fed the school during World War II. Explores ties to local farmers and the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College).
Deep-dive author talk on the little-known farms at Black Mountain College’s Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses—student-run operations that cut costs, built community, and fed the school during World War II. Explores ties to local farmers and the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College).
Deep-dive author talk on the little-known farms at Black Mountain College’s Blue Ridge and Lake Eden campuses—student-run operations that cut costs, built community, and fed the school during World War II. Explores ties to local farmers and the Asheville Farm School (now Warren Wilson College).