Welcome to the tremendous, amazing, Big Asheville Science Salon! October: The Sound and the Furry with evolutionary biologist Dr. James Fuller. What is the sound of one hand clapping? Ummm … beats me. Maybe some kind of whoosh? It is easier, perhaps, to characterize the sound of a scream, a sigh, or a moan. We might feel we “understand” a … Continued
Charge your social battery, ditch the dating apps for a night, and come have some fun with other singles looking for a relationship. Step into a fun, relaxed environment where real conversations take center stage. Meet new people face-to-face, make genuine connections, and enjoy an evening of speed dating followed by a casual mixer—all designed … Continued
AVL Meetup is a local networking group geared toward movers and shakers in the real estate industry and beyond! The Final Meetup For four years, AVLmeetup has been the hub … Continued
Come Dance The Night Away! Our friends at Bachata AVL return for the second installment of Salsa Tuesdays! All are welcome and an intro-to-salsa class is offered at the beginning … Continued
The Annual Cultural Exchange Returns to The Mule LEAF Global Arts welcomes their world-traveling performers and teachers for an intimate evening of performances and connecting, leading up to the LEAF … Continued
It's Time to Come Together! Join us, and our dear friends House of Mercy, for a live band sing-a-long featuring music from the grand portfolio of The Beatles! This gathering … Continued
Let It Rain! We're thrilled to welcome back the Green Race Conservatory for their annual pre-race party. Given the weather they've been hard at work making adjustment to plans for … Continued
Welcome to the tremendous, amazing, Big Asheville Science Salon! November: Ecology on the Rocks: lichens and other life in the vertical world with cliff ecologist Dr. Laura Boggess. Cool word of the day: lithophilic. Combining the Greek lithos and philos, this term for “stone loving” is remarkably useful (e.g., Scrabble, first dates, last dates), particularly for describing organisms that live on … Continued
Gather 'Round The Fire... Join us around the firepit on Friday November 7th for this open jam hosted by our friend Blake Naegle! All are welcome to sign up to play, sit and enjoy and sing along! Hot drink specials will be available at the bar. Family & Fall vibes all around! See you there! … Continued
Calling All The Girlies! Are you a 30s (or 30s-adjacent) woman in Western North Carolina looking to make new friends? Join us for Bestie Quest! Tickets $25 Tickets & More Info!
Connect. Partner. Impact Join us for a Happy Hour hosted by the Arthritis Foundation Cycling Experience! Discover opportunities to engage with the Carolina Hills Classic—Asheville’s signature charity cycling event supporting the Arthritis Foundation. Hear directly from Fuel Goods co-founder and CEO Laura Jorgensen on the power of movement, social impact, and community, and why she’s … Continued
Fish Well. Do Good. Come on over as we welcome our friends from IF4 Fly Fishing Collaborative for an evening of all things fly fishing! Presented by Scientific Anglers and Orvis, in association with the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, Fly Fusion’s Trout Tour is back for its second epic season. Join us for an unforgettable night of fly-fishing … Continued