
1st Annual Asheville Mental Health Film Fest
A mental health themed film festival blending movie screenings with IRL talks and discussion for an uplifting, supportive vibe. Held at Ferguson Auditorium with community minded conversation and learning around wellbeing.
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An intimate documentary screening about a young man livestreaming his terminal brain cancer journey and the global community that gathers to witness it. Post-film Q&A and facilitated discussion explore death literacy, courage, and dying without fear’s Blue Ridge setting.

An intimate documentary screening about a young man livestreaming his terminal brain cancer journey and the global community that gathers to witness it. Post-film Q&A and facilitated discussion explore death literacy, courage, and dying without fear’s Blue Ridge setting.
An intimate documentary screening about a young man livestreaming his terminal brain cancer journey and the global community that gathers to witness it. Post-film Q&A and facilitated discussion explore death literacy, courage, and dying without fear’s Blue Ridge setting.

A family friendly movie screening in a relaxed library setting, with popcorn on hand for an easy weeknight outing. Low key community hang geared toward kids, parents, and caregivers.

A family friendly movie screening in a relaxed library setting, with popcorn on hand for an easy weeknight outing. Low key community hang geared toward kids, parents, and caregivers.
A family friendly movie screening in a relaxed library setting, with popcorn on hand for an easy weeknight outing. Low key community hang geared toward kids, parents, and caregivers.
A late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.
A late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.
A late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.

Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.

Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.
Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.

A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.

A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.

A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.

An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.

An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.
An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

Collaborative short film ideation with story improvisation games and group pitching to land on a shootable concept for the Asheville area. Beginner friendly monthly creative meetup open to writers, actors, and curious collaborators.

Collaborative short film ideation with story improvisation games and group pitching to land on a shootable concept for the Asheville area. Beginner friendly monthly creative meetup open to writers, actors, and curious collaborators.
Collaborative short film ideation with story improvisation games and group pitching to land on a shootable concept for the Asheville area. Beginner friendly monthly creative meetup open to writers, actors, and curious collaborators.

Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.

Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.
Pride month celebration centered on LGBTQ+ visibility and community connection at an outdoor festival space. Expect a high-energy June gathering with festive activities, local vendors, and a welcoming crowd.

Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.

Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.
Free ongoing educational programming for Western North Carolina residents centered on practical resilience skills and community support. Drop in for learning sessions that connect participants with local resources and tools for navigating stress and recovery.

Casual late-evening hangout for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to swap project updates, contacts, and collaboration ideas. Meet outdoors or inside depending on weather, with an easy-to-spot laminated AVL meetup sign at the distillery.

Casual late-evening hangout for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to swap project updates, contacts, and collaboration ideas. Meet outdoors or inside depending on weather, with an easy-to-spot laminated AVL meetup sign at the distillery.
Casual late-evening hangout for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to swap project updates, contacts, and collaboration ideas. Meet outdoors or inside depending on weather, with an easy-to-spot laminated AVL meetup sign at the distillery.

A pride-style celebration centered on neurodivergence, queer identity, and nerd culture with a welcoming community vibe. Held in a campus gym setting in Swannanoa for connection, visibility, and shared fandom.

A pride-style celebration centered on neurodivergence, queer identity, and nerd culture with a welcoming community vibe. Held in a campus gym setting in Swannanoa for connection, visibility, and shared fandom.
A pride-style celebration centered on neurodivergence, queer identity, and nerd culture with a welcoming community vibe. Held in a campus gym setting in Swannanoa for connection, visibility, and shared fandom.

Afternoon gallery viewing highlighting Michael Fitts’ work in a contemporary downtown Asheville art space. Ideal for a relaxed walk-through with conversation around current pieces and exhibition themes.

Afternoon gallery viewing highlighting Michael Fitts’ work in a contemporary downtown Asheville art space. Ideal for a relaxed walk-through with conversation around current pieces and exhibition themes.
Afternoon gallery viewing highlighting Michael Fitts’ work in a contemporary downtown Asheville art space. Ideal for a relaxed walk-through with conversation around current pieces and exhibition themes.

Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-fueled prompts drive a playful, unpredictable comedy set in a downtown stage theater. A late-night lineup from Misfit Improv AVL keeps the energy high and the jokes spontaneous.

Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-fueled prompts drive a playful, unpredictable comedy set in a downtown stage theater. A late-night lineup from Misfit Improv AVL keeps the energy high and the jokes spontaneous.
Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-fueled prompts drive a playful, unpredictable comedy set in a downtown stage theater. A late-night lineup from Misfit Improv AVL keeps the energy high and the jokes spontaneous.

Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.

Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.
Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.

A cozy late-night tarot circle centered on intuitive practice, card pulls, and reflective conversation. Expect a welcoming, beginner-friendly vibe for swapping spreads, sharing interpretations, and connecting with other Asheville mystics.

A cozy late-night tarot circle centered on intuitive practice, card pulls, and reflective conversation. Expect a welcoming, beginner-friendly vibe for swapping spreads, sharing interpretations, and connecting with other Asheville mystics.
A cozy late-night tarot circle centered on intuitive practice, card pulls, and reflective conversation. Expect a welcoming, beginner-friendly vibe for swapping spreads, sharing interpretations, and connecting with other Asheville mystics.

Kick off the night with dinner and beers at a South Asheville taproom, then walk to a screening of Steven Spielberg’s new UFO and aliens movie. Expect casual conversation and post film debate about whether extraterrestrials are real.

Kick off the night with dinner and beers at a South Asheville taproom, then walk to a screening of Steven Spielberg’s new UFO and aliens movie. Expect casual conversation and post film debate about whether extraterrestrials are real.
Kick off the night with dinner and beers at a South Asheville taproom, then walk to a screening of Steven Spielberg’s new UFO and aliens movie. Expect casual conversation and post film debate about whether extraterrestrials are real.