
AVL Mental Health Film Fest
A curated night of short films exploring mental health themes, capped by the premiere screening of Long Time, No See by Hyder Productions. Expect a red carpet arrival, vendor browsing during a mixer, and a filmmaker panel discussion at Ferguson Auditorium.
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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 rapid-fire “best of” screening of standout shorts from the Asheville 48 Hour Film Project 2026—quick, creative, and crowd-pleasing. Watch local teams’ bite-sized films in an intimate fine art gallery setting.
A rapid-fire “best of” screening of standout shorts from the Asheville 48 Hour Film Project 2026—quick, creative, and crowd-pleasing. Watch local teams’ bite-sized films in an intimate fine art gallery setting.
A rapid-fire “best of” screening of standout shorts from the Asheville 48 Hour Film Project 2026—quick, creative, and crowd-pleasing. Watch local teams’ bite-sized films in an intimate fine art gallery setting.
A rapid-fire block of the top short films from Asheville’s 48 Hour Film Project, packed with quick storytelling and crowd-pleasing surprises. Ticket includes the post-screening awards ceremony celebrating local indie filmmakers in a fine art gallery setting.
A rapid-fire block of the top short films from Asheville’s 48 Hour Film Project, packed with quick storytelling and crowd-pleasing surprises. Ticket includes the post-screening awards ceremony celebrating local indie filmmakers in a fine art gallery setting.
A rapid-fire block of the top short films from Asheville’s 48 Hour Film Project, packed with quick storytelling and crowd-pleasing surprises. Ticket includes the post-screening awards ceremony celebrating local indie filmmakers in a fine art gallery setting.
First-look premiere screening of 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026 Group A shorts, packed into a single fast-paced lineup. Expect a lively community crowd of local filmmakers and fans in a casual pizza brewery setting.
First-look premiere screening of 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026 Group A shorts, packed into a single fast-paced lineup. Expect a lively community crowd of local filmmakers and fans in a casual pizza brewery setting.
First-look premiere screening of 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026 Group A shorts, packed into a single fast-paced lineup. Expect a lively community crowd of local filmmakers and fans in a casual pizza brewery setting.
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.
A high-energy late-night premiere screening of 48HFP Asheville 2026 Group B short films, bringing rapid-fire storytelling and local indie filmmaking to a lively pizza and brewing spot.
A high-energy late-night premiere screening of 48HFP Asheville 2026 Group B short films, bringing rapid-fire storytelling and local indie filmmaking to a lively pizza and brewing spot.
A high-energy late-night premiere screening of 48HFP Asheville 2026 Group B short films, bringing rapid-fire storytelling and local indie filmmaking to a lively pizza and brewing spot.

Casual late-evening meetup for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to network, swap project updates, and connect with local artists. Gather at a table inside or outside a Biltmore Ave distillery depending on the weather.

Casual late-evening meetup for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to network, swap project updates, and connect with local artists. Gather at a table inside or outside a Biltmore Ave distillery depending on the weather.
Casual late-evening meetup for Asheville filmmakers and film actors to network, swap project updates, and connect with local artists. Gather at a table inside or outside a Biltmore Ave distillery depending on the weather.
A rapid-fire screening of top short films from the 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026, packed with quick-turn storytelling and big crowd reactions. Ticket includes an awards ceremony celebrating standout teams and performances.
A rapid-fire screening of top short films from the 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026, packed with quick-turn storytelling and big crowd reactions. Ticket includes an awards ceremony celebrating standout teams and performances.
A rapid-fire screening of top short films from the 48 Hour Film Project Asheville 2026, packed with quick-turn storytelling and big crowd reactions. Ticket includes an awards ceremony celebrating standout teams and performances.

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.

Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.

Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.
Long-form improv comedy with fast-paced character work, evolving scenes, and callback-driven storytelling in a black box theater setting. A late-night downtown Asheville show with a lively, adult-leaning crowd energy.

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 community health fair focused on preventive care, with wellness screenings and access to local health resources in a clinic setting. Drop in for practical guidance, community connections, and support services aimed at healthier living.

A community health fair focused on preventive care, with wellness screenings and access to local health resources in a clinic setting. Drop in for practical guidance, community connections, and support services aimed at healthier living.
A community health fair focused on preventive care, with wellness screenings and access to local health resources in a clinic setting. Drop in for practical guidance, community connections, and support services aimed at healthier living.

Pre-show drinks and lively conversation at a Biltmore Park taproom before walking over as a group to catch Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. A casual meetup for film fans who want to talk mythology, storytelling, and big-screen anticipation together.

Pre-show drinks and lively conversation at a Biltmore Park taproom before walking over as a group to catch Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. A casual meetup for film fans who want to talk mythology, storytelling, and big-screen anticipation together.
Pre-show drinks and lively conversation at a Biltmore Park taproom before walking over as a group to catch Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. A casual meetup for film fans who want to talk mythology, storytelling, and big-screen anticipation together.

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.

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.
Late-night drag show energy pairs with a BBQ kitchen takeover serving wacky “wiener” creations during the Big Wiener Party 2026 premiere. A campy, celebratory fundraiser vibe centered on mental health support.
Late-night drag show energy pairs with a BBQ kitchen takeover serving wacky “wiener” creations during the Big Wiener Party 2026 premiere. A campy, celebratory fundraiser vibe centered on mental health support.
Late-night drag show energy pairs with a BBQ kitchen takeover serving wacky “wiener” creations during the Big Wiener Party 2026 premiere. A campy, celebratory fundraiser vibe centered on mental health support.

Long-form improv spins full story arcs and distinct characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds on the spot. Multiple Misfit teams rotate styles for a fast, late-night theater comedy experience.

Long-form improv spins full story arcs and distinct characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds on the spot. Multiple Misfit teams rotate styles for a fast, late-night theater comedy experience.
Long-form improv spins full story arcs and distinct characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds on the spot. Multiple Misfit teams rotate styles for a fast, late-night theater comedy experience.

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.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Fast-paced improv scenes and unscripted character bits fuel a high-energy late-night comedy set. Expect audience-driven prompts and playful surprises in an intimate downtown theater setting.

Fast-paced improv scenes and unscripted character bits fuel a high-energy late-night comedy set. Expect audience-driven prompts and playful surprises in an intimate downtown theater setting.
Fast-paced improv scenes and unscripted character bits fuel a high-energy late-night comedy set. Expect audience-driven prompts and playful surprises in an intimate downtown theater setting.