
Dope is Death Documentary - Benefit for Free Acupuncture Clinic of AVL
Documentary screening exploring acupuncture’s role in community health and social justice, held as a benefit to fund Free Acupuncture Clinic of Asheville’s monthly BIPOC clinics, hosted at UNC Asheville campus.
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Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Eight Asheville original bands reinterpret favorite artists in high-energy cover sets at a cozy downtown lounge, with proceeds supporting Musicians for Overdose Prevention; communal, rowdy barroom vibes and local indie-to-rock renditions.
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.
Facilitated community dialogue exploring visions of peace through personal stories and collective reflection at a neighborhood community center; free ticketed admission encourages inclusive participation and intergenerational conversation.
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Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.

Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.

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.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.

Forward-looking civic briefing on downtown Asheville's economic development, safety, and cultural vitality; city planners, business owners, and community leaders present updates and solicit public input in a public forum and stakeholder panel.
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Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with Sunrise Recovery, plus trauma informed harm reduction basics, local overdose response strategies, and connections to community resources; free, beginner friendly instruction hosted by AmeriHealth Caritas.

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A community grief ritual centered on sacred witnessing and body awareness, creating a safe container to express loss and release unprocessed sorrow. Gentle somatic practices support stress relief, emotional balance, and space for joy to return.

A community grief ritual centered on sacred witnessing and body awareness, creating a safe container to express loss and release unprocessed sorrow. Gentle somatic practices support stress relief, emotional balance, and space for joy to return.
A community grief ritual centered on sacred witnessing and body awareness, creating a safe container to express loss and release unprocessed sorrow. Gentle somatic practices support stress relief, emotional balance, and space for joy to return.
Gentle herbal workshop exploring tinctures, rose tea, and calming plant allies to support people navigating grief, with practical preparation methods and accessible self care practices. Free community wellness session; registration required.
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Gentle, consent centered facilitated sessions of nurturing platonic touch and somatic connection in a private West Asheville home, emphasizing clear boundaries, communication and safety; sliding scale $15–$60 tickets, registration required.

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Gentle, consent centered facilitated sessions of nurturing platonic touch and somatic connection in a private West Asheville home, emphasizing clear boundaries, communication and safety; sliding scale $15–$60 tickets, registration required.

Communal healing circle of reiki, massage, crystal work, didgeridoo sound and other energy modalities where participants give and receive treatments in a reciprocal, trust building group focus on self care.

Communal healing circle of reiki, massage, crystal work, didgeridoo sound and other energy modalities where participants give and receive treatments in a reciprocal, trust building group focus on self care.
Communal healing circle of reiki, massage, crystal work, didgeridoo sound and other energy modalities where participants give and receive treatments in a reciprocal, trust building group focus on self care.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

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Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
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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.
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.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle creating a judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and gentle sharing. Free, facilitated session for collective resetting and connection; registration required at avl.mx/f9u.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle creating a judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and gentle sharing. Free, facilitated session for collective resetting and connection; registration required at avl.mx/f9u.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle creating a judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and gentle sharing. Free, facilitated session for collective resetting and connection; registration required at avl.mx/f9u.
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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Interactive Spanish-language workshop on medicinal herbs for coping with grief, led by Dr. Sarah Nunez and AmeriHealth Caritas; hands-on plant remedies, practical preparations, and community wellness resources—free to attend.
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