Open Mic Storytelling: How I Ended Up in Asheville

Everybody who moves to Asheville has a story about how they got here. Come tell yours — or just come listen.
This is a relaxed, Moth-style storytelling night for the Transplants crew. We'll claim a cluster of picnic tables in the outdoor courtyard at Wedge Brewing in the River Arts District, grab tacos and a beer, and take turns sharing true, five-minute stories on one theme: how you ended up in Asheville.
No stage, no spotlight, no pressure — just real stories told around the table. The road trip that turned into a one-way move. The job that fell through (or came through). The visit you never left. Newcomers and longtimers all welcome.
The Plan:
• 6:30 PM — Arrive, grab food and a drink, settle in
• 6:45 PM — Quick welcome + how it works
• 7:00 PM — Storytelling begins (about 5 minutes each, share or pass)
• 8:30 PM — Wind down and keep mingling
What to Know:
• Telling a story is 100% optional — listeners are just as welcome
• Keep it true and around five minutes
• Food and drinks are pay-your-own — Rad Taco's truck is usually on the Wedge Studios patio Wed–Sun (tacos, quesadillas), alongside Wedge's beer plus cider, wine, and a couple of non-alcoholic options
• This is an open-air courtyard, so dress for the weather and bring a layer — we'll only call it off if there's a storm
• Street and lot parking in the River Arts District; it can fill up, so give yourself a few extra minutes
Where:
Wedge Brewing Co. at Wedge Studios, 37 Paynes Way, in the River Arts District. Look for the Transplants group at the picnic tables — I'll have a little sign on the table.
Why This One:
It's the fastest shortcut to actually knowing people — you learn more about someone in one good story than in an hour of small talk. Come for the tacos and beer, stay for the stories, and meet folks who get what it's like to start over in the Blue Ridge.