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Tranzmission All-Ages Punk Rock Cataclysm

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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Political Prisoners Letter Writing Night

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Table Magic

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Asheville Tarot Circle

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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Queer Women's Book Club

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Showing Up for Racial Justice

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Sit Down and Get Loved

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Animal Rights Reading Group

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Artists' Tales

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Asheville FM Station Meeting

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Human Trafficking and Pathological Relationships

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Cursed Child Midnight Release Party

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IWW Southern Speaking Tour

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Fri, Jul 1

7:00pm – 11:00pm

Tranzmission All-Ages Punk Rock Cataclysm

An all-ages line up of local artists, including Cloudgayzer and Brynn Estelle, to support Pride Week! Donations will be accepted at the door and benefit Tranzmission.

Tue, Jul 5

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.

Thu, Jul 7

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.

Sat, Jul 9

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Table Magic

A 25 year veteran of magic will be performing a variety of feats using coins, cards, balls, and other intriguing objects.

Sun, Jul 10

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Asheville Tarot Circle

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

Tue, Jul 12

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.

Thu, Jul 14

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Queer Women's Book Club

This book club will be inclusive of all queer woman-identified folks with a strong sense of intersectional feminism. Meets approximately monthly.
7:00pm – 8:30pm

The Men's Diversity Circle

A courageous space for dialogue and connection between men of color.
8:00pm – 11:59pm

Bastille Day Benefit Show

A night to celebrate Firestorm's one-year anniversary at The Odditorium (1045 Haywood Rd), featuring Uninhabitable, Comfort Creature, Pleasant and more TBA! $5-20 door supports free community resources.

Sat, Jul 16

10:00am – 9:00pm

Anniversary Weekend Book Sale!

Save 25% on every title in the store and enjoy a free cup of coffee while you browse (no purchase necessary).

Sun, Jul 17

3:30pm – 5:30pm

Meditation for Moms and Dads

An author reading and family-friendly activity event with Banana Yoga (musical yoga for kids), a GEM Circle, family meditation, followed by snacks and a supervised craft for kids while parents join a discussion and book signing.

Tue, Jul 19

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, Jul 20

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Creativity Discussion with Local Author Patrick Frank

Local poet, songwriter and essayist Patrick Frank will read his original work and perform some of his music during this discussion of poetry, social justice and the creative process.

Thu, Jul 21

3:30pm – 5:30pm

Sit Down and Get Loved

Asheville School of Massage and Yoga student Prancer Macko offers twenty-minute chair massages free of charge.
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Asheville Vegan Outreach Film Series

A monthly documentary series hosted in partnership with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.

Fri, Jul 22

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Animal Rights Reading Group

A group to discuss where human and non-human issues intersect and how we might take action on specific issues.

Sat, Jul 23

4:30pm – 5:30pm

Artists' Tales

A reading and signing for local author Joseph Meigs whose newest work is a collection of twelve short stories about fictional artists.

Sun, Jul 24

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, Jul 26

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 – 8:00pm

Human Trafficking and Pathological Relationships

Serena Satori, of Gaia's Garden Oasis, will present on human trafficking and the underlying themes and patterns in our society that encourage these destructive structures to flourish.

Wed, Jul 27

7:00pm – 8:30pm

The Half-Life of a Free Radical

Local activist and writer Clare Hanrahan will present her new book, "The Half-Life of a Free Radical: Growing Up Irish Catholic in Jim Crow Memphis."

Thu, Jul 28

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Tranzmission Prison Project Packaging Party

An open, monthly volunteer event to help prepare books and zines for mailing to prisons across the United States.

Sat, Jul 30

9:00pm – 11:59pm

Cursed Child Midnight Release Party

Join us as we count down the minutes until the release of the long-awaited eighth Harry Potter story, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." Books will be available for purchase at 12am.

Sun, Jul 31

3:00pm – 5:00pm

IWW Southern Speaking Tour

Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) organizers will speak on a panel about their experiences and the relevance of the IWW.
6:30pm – 8:30pm

Queer Open Mic and Fundraiser

A queer poetry open mic, featuring a performance from the Poetry Slam Asheville team, with all funds raised to go towards the team representing Asheville at the National Poetry Slam (happening in Decatur, GA August 1st-6th)!

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