About us
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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AYPROS Wortham Social: Champagne & Comedy
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA, Asheville, NC, USBottomless champagne, good company, and a sold-out comedy show? Not a bad way to spend a Friday night!
Join AYPROS on Friday, October 30, as we return to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts for another evening with our friends at Wortham. We'll start with a come-as-you-are (leave your business cards at home) social featuring bottomless champagne, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, followed by a night of stand-up comedy featuring BET comedian Shaun Jones.
If you've joined us for one of our previous Wortham socials, you already know these evenings are something special. It's a chance to catch up with familiar faces, meet other young professionals from across Asheville, enjoy a few drinks, and experience one of our city's great performing arts venues together. Whether you're a longtime AYPROS member or coming to your first event, you're welcome to join us.### The Comedy Zone: Shaun Jones
At 8:00 PM, we'll head into the Tina McGuire Theatre for The Comedy Zone featuring Shaun Jones, a breakout comedian known for BET's Comic View and Starz's 1st Amendment Stand-Up.
Shaun has entertained audiences around the world, appeared in Partners in Crime: The Next Generation, and shared the screen with Jamie Foxx and Sylvester Stallone in Shade. Known for his quick wit, hilarious storytelling, and larger-than-life personality, Shaun is bringing the laughs to downtown Asheville for one seriously entertaining Friday night.### Important Ticket Information
Both Friday and Saturday's Comedy Zone performances are SOLD OUT to the general public! Fortunately, our friends at Wortham have reserved a limited number of tickets specifically for AYPROS attendees.
A ticket purchase from the Wortham is REQUIRED to attend the comedy performance. Registering for the AYPROS social does not include admission to the show. Also, you do not have to go to the comedy show to attend the social.
Purchase your Comedy Zone tickets through Wortham
If you experience any difficulty purchasing tickets online, call the Wortham Box Office at (828) 257-4530 and let them know you're attending with AYPROS. They'll help you access our reserved tickets.
Trust us, this one is worth every penny.### Event Details
Friday, October 30, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:50 PM: AYPROS Champagne Social
8:00 PM: The Comedy Zone featuring Shaun Jones
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
18 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801### What to Expect
- A relaxed evening with Asheville's young professional community
- Bottomless champagne, with beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options included during the AYPROS social
- A chance to meet new people and catch up with friends before the show
- A live comedy performance featuring Shaun Jones (ticket required)
- No formal program, business cards, or expectations. Just come enjoy yourself!
Please note: The comedy performance is for ages 18 and older. Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests 21 and older.
We're grateful to our friends at the Wortham Center for continuing to create opportunities for AYPROS members to experience the performing arts right here in Asheville.
Come for the champagne, stay for the laughs, and spend your Friday night with us!
Warm regards,
AYPROS Leadership Team3 attendees
AYPROS Night at UNC Asheville Men's Basketball
Kimmel Arena, The Sherrill Center and Kimmell Arena, 227 Campus Dr, Asheville, NC 28804, USA, Asheville, NC, USAn entire section reserved for AYPROS. A special shoutout during the game. A group photo ON THE COURT afterward. And tickets are just $5.
We're teaming up with UNC Asheville Athletics for a special AYPROS Night at Kimmel Arena on Wednesday, November 18, and this is one you won't want to miss.
The Bulldogs are rolling out the welcome mat for Asheville's young professionals! We've got our own reserved seating section so we can cheer on the Bulldogs together, and UNC Asheville is planning a special AYPROS announcement over the arena's PA system during the game. Even better? After the final buzzer, we'll have the opportunity to head down onto the basketball court for an official AYPROS group photo!
How often do you get to walk onto the court at Kimmel Arena? We're hoping to fill Section 6 with as many AYPROS members as possible, so grab your friends, coworkers, significant others, or anyone who enjoys a great night of college basketball. Whether you're a die-hard Bulldogs fan or haven't been to a game in years, this is a pretty great excuse to get out, meet some new people, and show some love for our hometown team.The Bulldogs will be taking on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, and there's even more to look forward to than just the game! UNC Asheville will be giving out special promotional cups that evening, and we're working with the Athletics team on a few additional surprises just for our AYPROS attendees. Between the game, our reserved section, the in-game recognition, and the chance to get everyone together on the court afterward, this is shaping up to be a pretty special night. We'll share more details as we get closer, but for now, get your tickets, find something blue to wear, and help us give the Bulldogs a proper home-court advantage!
Tickets are only $5 (normally $25) with our exclusive AYPROS discount code. That's a night of Division I college basketball, reserved seating with our crew, a special in-game recognition, and a chance to be part of a photo on the court afterward for less than the price of most coffees. Plus, plus, plus...### Game Day Details
- Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: Kimmel Arena at UNC Asheville
- AYPROS Seating: Section 6
- Tickets: Just $5 with promo code AYPROS
- What to Wear: Your best BULLDOGS BLUE! We want to see a sea of blue in our section and in our group photo.
### How to Get Your $5 Tickets
- Click Purchase Your AYPROS Tickets Here.
- Select "Buy Tickets" and enter promo code AYPROS when prompted.
- Choose your seats in Section 6 and complete your purchase.
We've reserved Section 6 specifically for AYPROS, and we'd love nothing more than to fill it! Tickets are available directly through UNC Asheville Athletics, so be sure to purchase yours and encourage your friends to do the same.
One last thing: DON'T FORGET TO WEAR BLUE! If we're going to get recognized in front of the arena and take a group photo on the court, we might as well look like we belong there.
A huge thank you to Kassi Butcher and the UNC Asheville Athletics team for helping put this special evening together for AYPROS.
Let's pack Section 6, cheer on the Bulldogs, and make this an AYPROS Night worth remembering!GO UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS!
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Past events
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