2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour benefiting MountainTrue
A curated lineup of short paddling films and river adventure shorts celebrating waterways and conservation, screened seated for all ages on Earth Day with proceeds benefiting MountainTrue and discounted standing tickets for children.
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High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
Soul-marinated vocals and impassioned acoustic performances of fan favorites, new material, and surprise covers celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Live Wide Open double live album in a partially seated, all-ages show.
Soul-marinated vocals and impassioned acoustic performances of fan favorites, new material, and surprise covers celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Live Wide Open double live album in a partially seated, all-ages show.
Soul-marinated vocals and impassioned acoustic performances of fan favorites, new material, and surprise covers celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Live Wide Open double live album in a partially seated, all-ages show.
Conversational folk and acoustic storytelling debuting tracks from I Swam Here, recorded between New Orleans and Astoria with musicians chosen by Sam Doores, presented in an intimate standing room club set.
Conversational folk and acoustic storytelling debuting tracks from I Swam Here, recorded between New Orleans and Astoria with musicians chosen by Sam Doores, presented in an intimate standing room club set.
Conversational folk and acoustic storytelling debuting tracks from I Swam Here, recorded between New Orleans and Astoria with musicians chosen by Sam Doores, presented in an intimate standing room club set.
Intimate, lyric-driven folk-pop performance of introspective acoustic songs and Toad the Wet Sprocket classics by Glen Phillips, presented in a seated club setting at The Grey Eagle; all-ages with limited premium seating.
Intimate, lyric-driven folk-pop performance of introspective acoustic songs and Toad the Wet Sprocket classics by Glen Phillips, presented in a seated club setting at The Grey Eagle; all-ages with limited premium seating.
Intimate, lyric-driven folk-pop performance of introspective acoustic songs and Toad the Wet Sprocket classics by Glen Phillips, presented in a seated club setting at The Grey Eagle; all-ages with limited premium seating.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
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Eclectic fringe festival across multiple Asheville venues presenting short form experimental theater, performance art, boundary-pushing comedy, and indie music by local and touring artists with a community driven DIY ethos.
Eclectic fringe festival across multiple Asheville venues presenting short form experimental theater, performance art, boundary-pushing comedy, and indie music by local and touring artists with a community driven DIY ethos.
Afternoon big band matinee of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Buddy Rich charts, blending classic swing with high energy modern arrangements; all ages seated show with local brews, laid-back vibe, and soulful groove.
Afternoon big band matinee of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Buddy Rich charts, blending classic swing with high energy modern arrangements; all ages seated show with local brews, laid-back vibe, and soulful groove.
Afternoon big band matinee of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Buddy Rich charts, blending classic swing with high energy modern arrangements; all ages seated show with local brews, laid-back vibe, and soulful groove.
High-energy StorySLAM of five-minute true tales about mishaps — tryouts, dates, flubbed auditions — performed in a late-night Grey Eagle taproom; audience members can sign up for spontaneous competitive storytelling.
High-energy StorySLAM of five-minute true tales about mishaps — tryouts, dates, flubbed auditions — performed in a late-night Grey Eagle taproom; audience members can sign up for spontaneous competitive storytelling.
High-energy StorySLAM of five-minute true tales about mishaps — tryouts, dates, flubbed auditions — performed in a late-night Grey Eagle taproom; audience members can sign up for spontaneous competitive storytelling.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.
High-energy fiddle-driven sets blending Appalachian old-time, jazz violin, and swing for a St. Patrick's evening; all-ages standing-room concert with rootsy virtuosity and upbeat party vibe.
High-energy fiddle-driven sets blending Appalachian old-time, jazz violin, and swing for a St. Patrick's evening; all-ages standing-room concert with rootsy virtuosity and upbeat party vibe.
High-energy fiddle-driven sets blending Appalachian old-time, jazz violin, and swing for a St. Patrick's evening; all-ages standing-room concert with rootsy virtuosity and upbeat party vibe.
Tender acoustic songs and character driven storytelling that excavate ordinary life, led by Anna Tivel with support from Alexa Rose in an intimate seated all ages performance emphasizing vivid observational lyrics.
Tender acoustic songs and character driven storytelling that excavate ordinary life, led by Anna Tivel with support from Alexa Rose in an intimate seated all ages performance emphasizing vivid observational lyrics.
Tender acoustic songs and character driven storytelling that excavate ordinary life, led by Anna Tivel with support from Alexa Rose in an intimate seated all ages performance emphasizing vivid observational lyrics.
Community driven five minute true life tales about deception and suspicion performed live in a low lit music room; sign up to compete or settle in for humorous, awkward, and revealing personal nonfiction.
Community driven five minute true life tales about deception and suspicion performed live in a low lit music room; sign up to compete or settle in for humorous, awkward, and revealing personal nonfiction.
Community driven five minute true life tales about deception and suspicion performed live in a low lit music room; sign up to compete or settle in for humorous, awkward, and revealing personal nonfiction.
Lyrical, soul-searching acoustic performance blending folk melodies, storytelling, gentle movement, and reflection; expect intimate seated arrangements of Beautiful Things and Liturgists era songs in an all-ages, immersive listening environment.
Lyrical, soul-searching acoustic performance blending folk melodies, storytelling, gentle movement, and reflection; expect intimate seated arrangements of Beautiful Things and Liturgists era songs in an all-ages, immersive listening environment.
Lyrical, soul-searching acoustic performance blending folk melodies, storytelling, gentle movement, and reflection; expect intimate seated arrangements of Beautiful Things and Liturgists era songs in an all-ages, immersive listening environment.
Rich world inspired mountain music blending Appalachian fiddle, guitar and global rhythms. Tanasi celebrates a new album in an all ages seated show with guest instrumentalists Billy Cardine, Mary Lucey and Anya Hinkle.
Rich world inspired mountain music blending Appalachian fiddle, guitar and global rhythms. Tanasi celebrates a new album in an all ages seated show with guest instrumentalists Billy Cardine, Mary Lucey and Anya Hinkle.
Rich world inspired mountain music blending Appalachian fiddle, guitar and global rhythms. Tanasi celebrates a new album in an all ages seated show with guest instrumentalists Billy Cardine, Mary Lucey and Anya Hinkle.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
East Coast winners from the 48 Hour Film Project screen at Pack Memorial Library, presenting eclectic short films across genres in an intimate community showcase with post screening filmmaker Q&A.
East Coast winners from the 48 Hour Film Project screen at Pack Memorial Library, presenting eclectic short films across genres in an intimate community showcase with post screening filmmaker Q&A.
East Coast winners from the 48 Hour Film Project screen at Pack Memorial Library, presenting eclectic short films across genres in an intimate community showcase with post screening filmmaker Q&A.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
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Electrifying indie jam sets blending classic rock, psychedelic funk, and extended improvisation from nationally touring Sqwerv, Airshow, and Pocketful of Gold in a taproom anniversary celebration; doors 5pm, show 6pm.
Electrifying indie jam sets blending classic rock, psychedelic funk, and extended improvisation from nationally touring Sqwerv, Airshow, and Pocketful of Gold in a taproom anniversary celebration; doors 5pm, show 6pm.
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Adventure-based short films spotlighting women and genderqueer adventurers in climbing, river running, and backcountry exploration. Curated for students at French Broad River Academy, the program emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and international storytelling.
Adventure-based short films spotlighting women and genderqueer adventurers in climbing, river running, and backcountry exploration. Curated for students at French Broad River Academy, the program emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and international storytelling.
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Heavy synth anthems and razor sharp guitar riffs conjure dystopian horror and sci fi soundtracks as the California duo unleash retro futuristic, metal fueled performances in a high energy, standing room all ages set.
Heavy synth anthems and razor sharp guitar riffs conjure dystopian horror and sci fi soundtracks as the California duo unleash retro futuristic, metal fueled performances in a high energy, standing room all ages set.