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Explore Western North Carolina history inside the Smith-McDowell House on A-B Tech’s campus, with five gallery spaces showcasing permanent and rotating exhibits spanning thousands of years; suggested adult donation is $10.
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Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.

Low key afternoon at a cozy coffeehouse for makers, writers, and knitters where attendees sip coffee, work on projects, swap tips, and enjoy quiet conversation hosted by Asheville Introverts.

Low key afternoon at a cozy coffeehouse for makers, writers, and knitters where attendees sip coffee, work on projects, swap tips, and enjoy quiet conversation hosted by Asheville Introverts.
Low key afternoon at a cozy coffeehouse for makers, writers, and knitters where attendees sip coffee, work on projects, swap tips, and enjoy quiet conversation hosted by Asheville Introverts.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.

Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.

Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.
Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.

Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.

Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.
Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.

Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).

Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).
Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.
Group hike along shaded forest trails to Catawba Falls, passing moss covered rocks and cascading waterfall viewpoints; meet at 70 College Street for a relaxed, community paced daytime walk.

Gentle morning stroll through Beaver Lake’s bird sanctuary boardwalk followed by a two-mile lakeside loop, introvert-friendly and rain-or-shine unless lightning; organized as a relaxed community walk for birdwatching and mild exercise.

Gentle morning stroll through Beaver Lake’s bird sanctuary boardwalk followed by a two-mile lakeside loop, introvert-friendly and rain-or-shine unless lightning; organized as a relaxed community walk for birdwatching and mild exercise.
Gentle morning stroll through Beaver Lake’s bird sanctuary boardwalk followed by a two-mile lakeside loop, introvert-friendly and rain-or-shine unless lightning; organized as a relaxed community walk for birdwatching and mild exercise.

Explores Asheville’s built environment through early 20th-century designs by Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington, with drawings and artifacts in the Asheville Art Museum galleries through Jan. 18, 2026.

Explores Asheville’s built environment through early 20th-century designs by Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington, with drawings and artifacts in the Asheville Art Museum galleries through Jan. 18, 2026.
Explores Asheville’s built environment through early 20th-century designs by Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington, with drawings and artifacts in the Asheville Art Museum galleries through Jan. 18, 2026.

Evening stroll through Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary’s boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail, with quiet birdwatching opportunities and a low key Asheville Introverts meetup, rain or shine unless lightning threatens.

Evening stroll through Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary’s boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail, with quiet birdwatching opportunities and a low key Asheville Introverts meetup, rain or shine unless lightning threatens.
Evening stroll through Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary’s boardwalk loop followed by a two mile lakeside trail, with quiet birdwatching opportunities and a low key Asheville Introverts meetup, rain or shine unless lightning threatens.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.

Contemporary works by Pacific Northwest women artists emphasizing material mastery, diverse media, and regionally rooted perspectives; gallery open Wed–Sun 11am, exhibition runs through May 17, 2026 at Asheville Art Museum.

Contemporary works by Pacific Northwest women artists emphasizing material mastery, diverse media, and regionally rooted perspectives; gallery open Wed–Sun 11am, exhibition runs through May 17, 2026 at Asheville Art Museum.
Contemporary works by Pacific Northwest women artists emphasizing material mastery, diverse media, and regionally rooted perspectives; gallery open Wed–Sun 11am, exhibition runs through May 17, 2026 at Asheville Art Museum.

Share intuitive readings and energy work in a relaxed open house setting, where tarot readers and intuitive practitioners offer short sessions, guidance, and community connection for spiritual exploration and personal recharge.

Share intuitive readings and energy work in a relaxed open house setting, where tarot readers and intuitive practitioners offer short sessions, guidance, and community connection for spiritual exploration and personal recharge.
Share intuitive readings and energy work in a relaxed open house setting, where tarot readers and intuitive practitioners offer short sessions, guidance, and community connection for spiritual exploration and personal recharge.

Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.

Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.
Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.

Panel discussion with preservationists from First Baptist Church, Hopkins Chapel, and the Basilica of St. Lawrence exploring creative strategies to preserve Asheville's architecturally and culturally significant historic churches; moderated by Jessie Landl, free for members.

Panel discussion with preservationists from First Baptist Church, Hopkins Chapel, and the Basilica of St. Lawrence exploring creative strategies to preserve Asheville's architecturally and culturally significant historic churches; moderated by Jessie Landl, free for members.
Panel discussion with preservationists from First Baptist Church, Hopkins Chapel, and the Basilica of St. Lawrence exploring creative strategies to preserve Asheville's architecturally and culturally significant historic churches; moderated by Jessie Landl, free for members.

Studio ceramics from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection trace Highwater Clays' 45-year influence on WNC pottery, on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026 with gallery hours Wed–Sun.

Studio ceramics from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection trace Highwater Clays' 45-year influence on WNC pottery, on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026 with gallery hours Wed–Sun.
Studio ceramics from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection trace Highwater Clays' 45-year influence on WNC pottery, on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026 with gallery hours Wed–Sun.

Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.

Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.
Quiet candlelit meditation and personal sharing in a West Asheville home, with short inspirational video segments and facilitated group discussion for up to ten participants; registration required for address.