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Asheville Zine Fest

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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Poetry, Music and Social Justice

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Political Prisoners Letter Writing Night

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Asheville Tarot Circle

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Vegan Awareness Week Q&A

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Heroin Awareness and Harm Reduction Q&A

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Table Magic

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Asheville VegFest

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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Quantum Midwifery and Undisturbed Birth

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Asheville FM Station Meeting

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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Know Your Status!

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Fierce Flix! Film Screening

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Sun, May 1

11:00am – 4:00pm

Asheville Zine Fest

An exhibition for independent publishers, small press and creators at the Grey Eagle! We'll be there.
3:00pm – 5:00pm

Writing Diversely: Allyship and Authorship for Young Readers

A facilitated conversation with Jeremy Whitley (Princeless) and Alexandra Duncan (Salvage) on the role of authors with non-marginalized identities in promoting diversity.

Tue, May 3

10:00am – 12:00pm

Showing Up for Racial Justice

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups educating and organizing white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice.
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Figure Drawing with Live Model

The Asheville Figure Drawing Network hosts a non-instructed, drop-in session with a nude model. $10 fee pays model.

Wed, May 4

5:30pm – 7:00pm

Poetry, Music and Social Justice

Local activist and musician Patrick Frank hosts an evening of open mic performance with a social justice theme!

Thu, May 5

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Political Prisoners Letter Writing Night

The first Thursday of every month, join local activists for a night of support and solidarity for those incarcerated. Materials will be provided.

Sun, May 8

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Asheville Tarot Circle

Discussion, exercises and practice in exploring the psychological dimensions of the Tarot.

Tue, May 10

10:00am – 12:00pm

Showing Up for Racial Justice

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups educating and organizing white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice.
6:30pm – 9:00pm

WNC Vets for Peace

The monthly meeting for Veterans for Peace Chapter 099.
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Vegan Awareness Week Q&A

Join members of the Asheville Vegan Society for a dessert social with question and answer!

Thu, May 12

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Heroin Awareness and Harm Reduction Q&A

A Q&A with recovering heroin addicts about the Asheville opiate epidemic and the proper harm reduction response.
7:00pm – 8:30pm

The Men's Diversity Circle: A Courageous Venue for Dialogue and Connection

A courageous space for dialogue and connection between men of color.
7:00pm – 8:30pm

The Men's Diversity Circle

A courageous space for dialogue and connection between men of color.

Sat, May 14

5:00pm – 6:30pm

Table Magic

A 25 year veteran of magic will be performing a variety of feats using coins, cards, balls, and other intriguing objects.
6:30pm – 8:30pm

"Writing Home" Book Launch

Celebrating the publication of Laura Boffa's first picture book, "Writing Home: The Story of Thomas Wolfe."

Sun, May 15

10:00am – 6:00pm

Asheville VegFest

A celebration of compassionate eating and sustainable living, where vegetarians, vegans, and the veg-curious alike can explore and celebrate the benefits of plant-based eating. This event takes place in downtown Asheville at Pack Square Park!
3:00pm – 4:30pm

Genocide, Capitalism & Racism, and Resistance

Author John Cox, director of the Holocaust & Human-Rights Studies Center at UNC Charlotte, presents his new book on racism and genocide, yesterday and today.

Tue, May 17

10:00am – 12:00pm

Showing Up for Racial Justice

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups educating and organizing white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice.
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Figure Drawing with Live Model

The Asheville Figure Drawing Network hosts a non-instructed, drop-in session with a nude model. $10 fee pays model.

Wed, May 18

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Dian Killian, Saro & Friends

A night of acoustic mountain music, featuring dulcimer, fiddle and ballads!

Sat, May 21

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Quantum Midwifery and Undisturbed Birth

An open discussion on quantum midwifery, undisturbed birth and the realms of this practice in our evolving world. Hosted by Whapio, Jaydee, and other Matrona facilitators.

Sun, May 22

11:00am – 12:30pm

Asheville FM Station Meeting

Asheville FM is a volunteer-based, grassroots community radio station broadcasting at 103.3 on the FM dial in Asheville, NC. Created by Friends of Community Radio, a 501(c)3 non-profit entity.

Tue, May 24

10:00am – 12:00pm

Showing Up for Racial Justice

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups educating and organizing white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice.
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Prout Study Circle

This monthly meetup will discuss ways to implement Prout (Progressive Utilization Theory) through local projects.

Wed, May 25

10:00am – 1:00pm

Know Your Status!

Public Health and WNCAP have partnered to provide FREE testing for pesky sexually transmitted infections and Hepatitis C (a virus). All you have to do is show up and receive a gentle blood draw and pee in a cup.
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Zines for Teens

Zine-making workshop for young people, facilitated by local author Laura Boffa.

Thu, May 26

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Anarchy & Antifascism in the Balkans: Koko Lepo Solidarity Tour

Stories of autonomy, solidarity, mutual aid, and resistance to hierarchy in all forms! The speaker shares their experiences doing autonomous organizing in Belgrade, Serbia.

Sat, May 28

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Asheville Animal Rights Reading Group

A group to discuss where human and non-human issues intersect and how we might take action on specific issues.
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Fierce Flix! Film Screening

A screening of work by local women and queer filmmakers!

Tue, May 31

10:00am – 12:00pm

Showing Up for Racial Justice

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network of groups educating and organizing white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for racial justice.

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