
Asheville Jewish Film Festival
Four award-winning international films unfold across consecutive weekends, with Saturday evening and Sunday matinee screenings. Guest speakers lead post-screening discussions, and opening night begins with hors d’oeuvres and wine.
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A one-hour documentary follows citizens, journalists, and leaders working across political differences, followed by a community discussion on local collaboration and building a more united Asheville.

A one-hour documentary follows citizens, journalists, and leaders working across political differences, followed by a community discussion on local collaboration and building a more united Asheville.
A one-hour documentary follows citizens, journalists, and leaders working across political differences, followed by a community discussion on local collaboration and building a more united Asheville.
Tellabration
MoreA live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.

Explore movement, music, storytelling, and spontaneous connection in a playful, two-hour improv workshop. No script or performance experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to create together.

Explore movement, music, storytelling, and spontaneous connection in a playful, two-hour improv workshop. No script or performance experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to create together.
Explore movement, music, storytelling, and spontaneous connection in a playful, two-hour improv workshop. No script or performance experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to create together.

A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.

A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.
A library film screening brings Charles Frazier’s Civil War era Appalachian novel to the screen for a literary historical drama night timed to Asheville’s annual Cold Mountain season.
Trace Asheville’s local history through a historian-led excursion, uncovering stories and landmarks that shaped the city. A guided cultural outing suited to curious visitors and longtime residents.
Trace Asheville’s local history through a historian-led excursion, uncovering stories and landmarks that shaped the city. A guided cultural outing suited to curious visitors and longtime residents.
Trace Asheville’s local history through a historian-led excursion, uncovering stories and landmarks that shaped the city. A guided cultural outing suited to curious visitors and longtime residents.

Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail-hour energy in a stylish downtown hotel lounge. Expect a spirited night of sipping, chatting, and late-evening bar vibes centered on whiskey.

Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail-hour energy in a stylish downtown hotel lounge. Expect a spirited night of sipping, chatting, and late-evening bar vibes centered on whiskey.
Bourbon-forward pours and cocktail-hour energy in a stylish downtown hotel lounge. Expect a spirited night of sipping, chatting, and late-evening bar vibes centered on whiskey.

Settle in for a family-friendly film screening with complimentary popcorn, creating an easygoing community outing for children and caregivers in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.

Settle in for a family-friendly film screening with complimentary popcorn, creating an easygoing community outing for children and caregivers in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.
Settle in for a family-friendly film screening with complimentary popcorn, creating an easygoing community outing for children and caregivers in a welcoming neighborhood library setting.

Curiosity-driven science talks unpack fascinating research with vivid visuals, followed by lively audience Q&A and relaxed mingling over beer, wine, or soda in a welcoming community setting.

Curiosity-driven science talks unpack fascinating research with vivid visuals, followed by lively audience Q&A and relaxed mingling over beer, wine, or soda in a welcoming community setting.
Curiosity-driven science talks unpack fascinating research with vivid visuals, followed by lively audience Q&A and relaxed mingling over beer, wine, or soda in a welcoming community setting.

Community Waltz
MoreA welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.

A welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.
A welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.
Raw, honest contemporary theater in an intimate arts center setting, presented as the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s work. Expect a captivating evening built around emotionally direct storytelling and stage-driven performance.
Raw, honest contemporary theater in an intimate arts center setting, presented as the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s work. Expect a captivating evening built around emotionally direct storytelling and stage-driven performance.
Raw, honest contemporary theater in an intimate arts center setting, presented as the North Carolina premiere of Benjamin Boucvalt’s work. Expect a captivating evening built around emotionally direct storytelling and stage-driven performance.
Taste through Counter Culture’s full coffee catalog in a monthly cupping, comparing beans, aromas, and flavor profiles in a relaxed specialty coffee setting.
Taste through Counter Culture’s full coffee catalog in a monthly cupping, comparing beans, aromas, and flavor profiles in a relaxed specialty coffee setting.
Taste through Counter Culture’s full coffee catalog in a monthly cupping, comparing beans, aromas, and flavor profiles in a relaxed specialty coffee setting.

A playful stage adaptation of the beloved Frog and Toad stories, with colorful costumes, simple songs, and gentle humor geared to young audiences. Expect a daytime matinee vibe ideal for families and first-time theatergoers.

A playful stage adaptation of the beloved Frog and Toad stories, with colorful costumes, simple songs, and gentle humor geared to young audiences. Expect a daytime matinee vibe ideal for families and first-time theatergoers.
A playful stage adaptation of the beloved Frog and Toad stories, with colorful costumes, simple songs, and gentle humor geared to young audiences. Expect a daytime matinee vibe ideal for families and first-time theatergoers.

RADFest
MoreA celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

Full-day creative writing classes run from morning through late afternoon, giving Asheville writers dedicated time to develop their craft through the Writers’ Workshop’s new Saturday offerings.

Full-day creative writing classes run from morning through late afternoon, giving Asheville writers dedicated time to develop their craft through the Writers’ Workshop’s new Saturday offerings.
Full-day creative writing classes run from morning through late afternoon, giving Asheville writers dedicated time to develop their craft through the Writers’ Workshop’s new Saturday offerings.

A festive community theater production that leans into warm holiday nostalgia with seasonal storytelling and stage spectacle. Ideal for a cozy December night out centered on local performers and shared holiday cheer.

A festive community theater production that leans into warm holiday nostalgia with seasonal storytelling and stage spectacle. Ideal for a cozy December night out centered on local performers and shared holiday cheer.
A festive community theater production that leans into warm holiday nostalgia with seasonal storytelling and stage spectacle. Ideal for a cozy December night out centered on local performers and shared holiday cheer.

Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.

Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.
Explore Asheville’s desegregation history through stories of courage, civil rights organizing, and community activism. A presentation and panel discussion connect local experiences with the broader struggle for equality.

Settle in for a relaxed brunch accompanied by jazz in a brewery setting, pairing a daytime meal with live music and Asheville’s local beer scene.

Settle in for a relaxed brunch accompanied by jazz in a brewery setting, pairing a daytime meal with live music and Asheville’s local beer scene.
Settle in for a relaxed brunch accompanied by jazz in a brewery setting, pairing a daytime meal with live music and Asheville’s local beer scene.

Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.

Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.
Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.

Live music provides a relaxed cultural interlude in an art museum setting, pairing a Sunday gathering with the visual-art surroundings; performers and musical style are not specified.

Live music provides a relaxed cultural interlude in an art museum setting, pairing a Sunday gathering with the visual-art surroundings; performers and musical style are not specified.
Live music provides a relaxed cultural interlude in an art museum setting, pairing a Sunday gathering with the visual-art surroundings; performers and musical style are not specified.
Sample a range of coffees in a relaxed tasting focused on aroma, flavor, and how different beans express their character. A welcoming stop for curious drinkers and coffee enthusiasts.
Sample a range of coffees in a relaxed tasting focused on aroma, flavor, and how different beans express their character. A welcoming stop for curious drinkers and coffee enthusiasts.
Sample a range of coffees in a relaxed tasting focused on aroma, flavor, and how different beans express their character. A welcoming stop for curious drinkers and coffee enthusiasts.
