
Backcountry Film Festival
Short films of human powered outdoor adventure and first-person storytelling from a global touring lineup, highlighting mountain landscapes, trail ethics, and expedition gear; ticketed screening aimed at outdoor enthusiasts and digital nomads.
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Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.

Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.
Curated screening of up to seven East Coast short films spanning intimate character pieces to bold cinematic experiments, followed by a live Q&A with an Asheville filmmaker about creative process, production challenges, and storytelling choices.

Strange and wonderful multidisciplinary performances and site specific works across Asheville venues, presenting innovative theater, movement, and visual experiments for culturally adventurous audiences and inclusive artist collaborations.

Strange and wonderful multidisciplinary performances and site specific works across Asheville venues, presenting innovative theater, movement, and visual experiments for culturally adventurous audiences and inclusive artist collaborations.
Strange and wonderful multidisciplinary performances and site specific works across Asheville venues, presenting innovative theater, movement, and visual experiments for culturally adventurous audiences and inclusive artist collaborations.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Interactive peer-led session for digital nomads exploring practical manifesting self techniques, boundary-setting, and productivity strategies in a confidential, supportive library meetup for remote work skill-building and community troubleshooting.

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Late-night community film screening at The Mule (Devil's Foot Beverage) accompanied by an on-site food truck; organized by WREN Center for an intimate, social movie-night atmosphere.
Late-night community film screening at The Mule (Devil's Foot Beverage) accompanied by an on-site food truck; organized by WREN Center for an intimate, social movie-night atmosphere.
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A late-night Asheville Fringe gathering that blurs performance and play through a secretive time-travel premise in an art-filled garden setting. Expect experimental, immersive theater energy with community-minded participation and surprise moments.

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A late-night Asheville Fringe gathering that blurs performance and play through a secretive time-travel premise in an art-filled garden setting. Expect experimental, immersive theater energy with community-minded participation and surprise moments.

Interactive late-night live comedy game show where entrepreneurs improvise and pitch ridiculous business ideas on the spot, with audience voting and collaborative games that spark laughter, networking, and real friendships.

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Cozy daytime coworking at a plant filled South Slope bar for remote professionals seeking a change of scenery, casual networking, and reliable Wi-Fi from 10 AM to 3 PM.

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Cozy daytime coworking at a plant filled South Slope bar for remote professionals seeking a change of scenery, casual networking, and reliable Wi-Fi from 10 AM to 3 PM.

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.

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Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Monthly collaboration lab for leaders across industries focusing on facilitated topic discussions, peer learning, and actionable leadership strategies to boost impact and well-being, framed around networking and reflection in a coworking setting.

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Monthly collaboration lab for leaders across industries focusing on facilitated topic discussions, peer learning, and actionable leadership strategies to boost impact and well-being, framed around networking and reflection in a coworking setting.

Casual monthly meetup for nontechnical professionals exploring practical AI integration in business, marketing, and content creation through short presentations and lively group discussions over craft brews.

Casual monthly meetup for nontechnical professionals exploring practical AI integration in business, marketing, and content creation through short presentations and lively group discussions over craft brews.
Casual monthly meetup for nontechnical professionals exploring practical AI integration in business, marketing, and content creation through short presentations and lively group discussions over craft brews.

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Two nights of fast-paced standup from 18 rising comics, packed with sharp writing, fearless crowd work, and big punchlines. A festival-style showcase in a full-scale performing arts theater with late-night energy.
Two nights of fast-paced standup from 18 rising comics, packed with sharp writing, fearless crowd work, and big punchlines. A festival-style showcase in a full-scale performing arts theater with late-night energy.

Mind-bending mentalism and interactive psychological illusions in a 70-minute, jaw-dropping set that leaves audiences stunned; limited seating and 18 plus admission create an intimate, late-night mystery experience.

Mind-bending mentalism and interactive psychological illusions in a 70-minute, jaw-dropping set that leaves audiences stunned; limited seating and 18 plus admission create an intimate, late-night mystery experience.
Mind-bending mentalism and interactive psychological illusions in a 70-minute, jaw-dropping set that leaves audiences stunned; limited seating and 18 plus admission create an intimate, late-night mystery experience.
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Casual evening hangout for men to connect over drinks and swap stories in a relaxed bar setting, fostering low pressure conversation and community building among newcomers and regulars.
Casual evening hangout for men to connect over drinks and swap stories in a relaxed bar setting, fostering low pressure conversation and community building among newcomers and regulars.
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