What we’re about
AYPROS is Asheville’s young professionals group for ages 18–40. If you’re building your career, new to town, or just hoping to meet others around your age, this is where you’ll find your crowd.
We host casual hangouts, outdoor meetups, volunteer days, and community events that make it easy to meet people without any pressure. AYPROS is also the group behind programs like Get on Board, 828 Lead, and 828 VOTE, all created to help young professionals plug into Asheville’s civic and nonprofit landscape.
Join if you want to meet people your age, get involved in the community at your own pace, and be part of a growing network of young professionals shaping the future of Asheville.
Most up-to-date event details on our instagram @aypros828 or events.aypros.org
Upcoming events
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Social and a Show: Comedy Night
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, USJoin AYPROS and the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts for one of our most popular winter collaborations: a lively pre-show social followed by a packed comedy night with a room full of young professionals.
These shows are always high-energy and full of laughs. The crowds are engaged, the room is buzzing, and the comedians tend to have a little extra fun playing off the audience. It’s a great way to kick off a Friday night downtown.
Event Schedule
6:00 PM – AYPROS Social Hour
Henry LaBrun Studio
Start the evening with a relaxed social hour featuring:
• Hors d’oeuvres
• Champagne bar
• Drink tickets for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic options
• A fun, welcoming crowd in one of Wortham’s most intimate spaces
7:00 PM – Comedy Show Featuring Sid Davis
Tina McGuire Studio
Guests with show tickets will move into the Tina McGuire Studio, transformed into a cozy comedy lounge complete with a bar inside. From the first set to the headliner, it’s nonstop laughter in an intimate setting.
Headliner: Sid Davis
Sid Davis is a festival favorite and three-time “Best in Fest” winner at the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival. First discovered by Joan Rivers in 2014, Sid went on to perform with ComedyTime TV and build a national following.
After a medical condition delayed the start of his career, Sid came back strong. His 2020 Dry Bar Comedy special, Song Lyrics Are So Stupid, has earned more than 2.9 million views on YouTube. Authentic, sharp, and consistently hilarious, Sid brings storytelling and smart observations that land with every crowd.
Ticket Information
AYPROS attendees receive discounted tickets with promo code SID2026.
How to redeem:
• Purchase tickets through the Wortham Center and enter SID2026 at checkout
•Or contact the Wortham Center Box Office and reference the promo code at 828-257-4530 (cheapest way to purchase tickets!)
A Very Special Thanks
Thank you to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts for hosting this event and partnering with AYPROS to bring comedy, community, and culture together in downtown Asheville.1 attendee
January Pub Club
Foundry Hotel, 51 S Market St, Asheville, nc, USJoin AYPROS for our first Pub Club of the season at one of Asheville’s most thoughtfully designed spaces, the Workshop Lounge at The Foundry Hotel.
Pub Club is intentionally casual. Leave your business cards at home, come as you are, and spend the evening meeting other young professionals in a relaxed, social setting without any pressure or agenda. Whether you’re new to AYPROS or a familiar face, Pub Club is about good conversation, welcoming energy, and getting out into the community together.
The evening kicks off with your first drink on The Brookshire Garside Group of Baird Private Wealth Management, along with light bites provided. Additional drinks will be available for purchase at the bar throughout the night.
The Workshop Lounge offers a warm, industrial atmosphere that reflects Asheville’s creative roots and makes for an easy place to settle in, connect, and enjoy the evening.
Location:
Workshop Lounge at The Foundry Hotel
51 S Market Street, Asheville, NC
More about the space: https://www.foundryasheville.com/workshop-lounge
No formal program. No pressure. Just a great place, good people, and an easy way to kick off the AYPROS season together.
We’ll see you there.1 attendee
Past events
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