Summer Sips @ Oak and Grist Distilling Co.
Warm-weather sipping at a Black Mountain distillery with craft spirits and seasonal cocktail pours in a laid-back tasting-room setting. Ideal for a relaxed early-evening hang focused on local distilling flavors.
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A behind-the-scenes walkthrough of a Black Mountain craft distillery, with insights into grain-to-glass production and the equipment that shapes each batch. Wrap up with a guided tasting flight highlighting Oak and Grist’s house spirits and flavor notes.

A behind-the-scenes walkthrough of a Black Mountain craft distillery, with insights into grain-to-glass production and the equipment that shapes each batch. Wrap up with a guided tasting flight highlighting Oak and Grist’s house spirits and flavor notes.
A behind-the-scenes walkthrough of a Black Mountain craft distillery, with insights into grain-to-glass production and the equipment that shapes each batch. Wrap up with a guided tasting flight highlighting Oak and Grist’s house spirits and flavor notes.

An early-evening distillery hang built around a rotating featured spirit and cocktail pours in a small craft setting. Ideal for a laid-back Friday kickoff with locals, tasting notes, and bar-side conversation.

An early-evening distillery hang built around a rotating featured spirit and cocktail pours in a small craft setting. Ideal for a laid-back Friday kickoff with locals, tasting notes, and bar-side conversation.
An early-evening distillery hang built around a rotating featured spirit and cocktail pours in a small craft setting. Ideal for a laid-back Friday kickoff with locals, tasting notes, and bar-side conversation.

Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.

Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.
Needles clicking and yarn in hand, a relaxed knitting circle meets in a Black Mountain distillery taproom for fiber arts, conversation, and sipping cocktails or spirits while you work on personal projects.

Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.
Casual knitting and fiber arts hangout with an open, welcoming vibe for all projects and skill levels. Settle in at a distillery for social stitching alongside food and drinks, in partnership with Black Mountain Yarn Shop.

Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.

Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.
Late-evening study hall and informal talk with Jason McDougald of Camp Grier inside a working distillery setting. Expect a casual, discussion-forward hang geared toward learning, questions, and community connection over craft spirits.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.
A guided driving tour around Asheville with curated winery stops for tasting flights and regional pours. Expect a relaxed afternoon itinerary that pairs scenic rides with a structured wine tasting experience.

Craft cocktails and easy conversation in a popular South Slope cocktail bar during a relaxed, no agenda Friday night meetup. Drop in for one drink or linger longer while meeting other Asheville transplants downtown.

Craft cocktails and easy conversation in a popular South Slope cocktail bar during a relaxed, no agenda Friday night meetup. Drop in for one drink or linger longer while meeting other Asheville transplants downtown.
Craft cocktails and easy conversation in a popular South Slope cocktail bar during a relaxed, no agenda Friday night meetup. Drop in for one drink or linger longer while meeting other Asheville transplants downtown.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.
Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.

Annual summer celebration welcoming the start of sourwood honey season in the Southern Appalachians. Historic downtown fills with snack and food vendors plus honey-focused shopping and small-town festival energy.

Annual summer celebration welcoming the start of sourwood honey season in the Southern Appalachians. Historic downtown fills with snack and food vendors plus honey-focused shopping and small-town festival energy.
Annual summer celebration welcoming the start of sourwood honey season in the Southern Appalachians. Historic downtown fills with snack and food vendors plus honey-focused shopping and small-town festival energy.

A 90 minute guided walk through the brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces with a Highland Brewing ambassador, digging into the brewery’s origin story and brewing process. Includes a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).

A 90 minute guided walk through the brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces with a Highland Brewing ambassador, digging into the brewery’s origin story and brewing process. Includes a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).
A 90 minute guided walk through the brewhouse, taproom, and outdoor spaces with a Highland Brewing ambassador, digging into the brewery’s origin story and brewing process. Includes a six pour tasting spanning year round and seasonal beers (21+ with ID).
Sunset tequila tasting paired with chef driven small plates in a luxe lounge setting. Expect premium pours, laid back live sets, and an upscale nightlife atmosphere at Tryon International.
Sunset tequila tasting paired with chef driven small plates in a luxe lounge setting. Expect premium pours, laid back live sets, and an upscale nightlife atmosphere at Tryon International.
Sunset tequila tasting paired with chef driven small plates in a luxe lounge setting. Expect premium pours, laid back live sets, and an upscale nightlife atmosphere at Tryon International.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.

Midday jazz fills a riverside brewpub while brunch plates pair with house beers and easygoing conversation. A laid-back afternoon set that blends swingy grooves, daytime drinks, and a relaxed Asheville hangout feel.

Midday jazz fills a riverside brewpub while brunch plates pair with house beers and easygoing conversation. A laid-back afternoon set that blends swingy grooves, daytime drinks, and a relaxed Asheville hangout feel.
Midday jazz fills a riverside brewpub while brunch plates pair with house beers and easygoing conversation. A laid-back afternoon set that blends swingy grooves, daytime drinks, and a relaxed Asheville hangout feel.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.
Hands-on backyard herbalism workshops teaching seasonal plant identification, medicinal preparations like tinctures and salves, and sustainable harvesting techniques; small-group, beginner-friendly sessions ideal for home gardeners and plant-curious locals.

An intimate spoken word and poetry reading night with Dark City Poets Society inside a craft distillery, pairing lyrical performances with a late-evening bar vibe. Expect local writers, bold voices, and community energy.

An intimate spoken word and poetry reading night with Dark City Poets Society inside a craft distillery, pairing lyrical performances with a late-evening bar vibe. Expect local writers, bold voices, and community energy.
An intimate spoken word and poetry reading night with Dark City Poets Society inside a craft distillery, pairing lyrical performances with a late-evening bar vibe. Expect local writers, bold voices, and community energy.
Lively soccer match watch party with big screen viewing, crowd cheers, and a casual bar vibe. Sip local drinks and grab food while you reserve a spot for prime viewing of the biggest games.
Lively soccer match watch party with big screen viewing, crowd cheers, and a casual bar vibe. Sip local drinks and grab food while you reserve a spot for prime viewing of the biggest games.
Lively soccer match watch party with big screen viewing, crowd cheers, and a casual bar vibe. Sip local drinks and grab food while you reserve a spot for prime viewing of the biggest games.

A community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Spend the afternoon shopping small, meeting makers, and picking up locally made goods in an easygoing neighborhood setting.

A community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Spend the afternoon shopping small, meeting makers, and picking up locally made goods in an easygoing neighborhood setting.
A community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Spend the afternoon shopping small, meeting makers, and picking up locally made goods in an easygoing neighborhood setting.
Late-night comedy showcase vibes take over a working Asheville distillery for a sharp, adult crowd and edge-of-your-seat laughs. Crafted spirits and an intimate room set the tone for a high-energy set of rotating comedians.
Late-night comedy showcase vibes take over a working Asheville distillery for a sharp, adult crowd and edge-of-your-seat laughs. Crafted spirits and an intimate room set the tone for a high-energy set of rotating comedians.
Late-night comedy showcase vibes take over a working Asheville distillery for a sharp, adult crowd and edge-of-your-seat laughs. Crafted spirits and an intimate room set the tone for a high-energy set of rotating comedians.

An evening set in a brewery taproom atmosphere, built around Matt Smith’s well crafted songwriter style and an easygoing crowd vibe. Pair the music with fresh pints at Highland Brewing for a laid back summer night out.

An evening set in a brewery taproom atmosphere, built around Matt Smith’s well crafted songwriter style and an easygoing crowd vibe. Pair the music with fresh pints at Highland Brewing for a laid back summer night out.
An evening set in a brewery taproom atmosphere, built around Matt Smith’s well crafted songwriter style and an easygoing crowd vibe. Pair the music with fresh pints at Highland Brewing for a laid back summer night out.

After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.

After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.
After-hours summer concert night at the Asheville Museum of History with good music, casual bites, and a laid-back warm-weather hang. Held every third Tuesday, it blends museum atmosphere with an easygoing social vibe.