
Fear in the Water: PFAS Stories series Film Screening
Two documentary films chronicle communities harmed by PFAS "forever chemicals," followed by a short Q&A with MountainTrue and actionable steps for fighting contamination in North Carolina waterways, held in a casual taproom setting.
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Dimly lit taproom screenings of surprise horror titles—cult, classic, or indie—paired with craft beer and pizza; free admission creates a casual, communal Sunday-night vibe for genre fans and curious viewers.

Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.

Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.
Civic discussion with State Representative Eric Ager and area farmers, featuring farmer shares and open Q&A at Pisgah Brewing Co; bring nonperishable donations for Appalachian Community Relief's food drive.

Low key last minute community room film screening to test the library AV setup; a casual drop in gathering hosted by Asheville Introverts for introvert friendly socializing and quiet movie watching.

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Comedy jam at RAD Brewing's Comedy Basement featuring Modelface Comedy with local Asheville comics, host Jason Reel, and a special secret guest in a beer-and-nightlife setting. Ages 18+.

Comedy jam at RAD Brewing's Comedy Basement featuring Modelface Comedy with local Asheville comics, host Jason Reel, and a special secret guest in a beer-and-nightlife setting. Ages 18+.
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Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.

Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
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In-person community gathering for Connect Buncombe and Friends of Fonta Flora State Trail to share trail advocacy updates, partnership plans, volunteer opportunities, and local conservation next steps in a casual brewery taproom.
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Evening community blood drive at River Arts District Brewing Co., collecting lifesaving donations in a casual taproom setting; donors are invited to register and give blood during the brewery's relaxed, neighborhood focused event.

Evening community blood drive at River Arts District Brewing Co., collecting lifesaving donations in a casual taproom setting; donors are invited to register and give blood during the brewery's relaxed, neighborhood focused event.
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Late-night stand-up showcase of local Asheville comedians in a brewery taproom, pairing short sets with craft beers and a relaxed, conversational crowd; casual seating and community-focused laughs for comedy fans.

Late-night stand-up showcase of local Asheville comedians in a brewery taproom, pairing short sets with craft beers and a relaxed, conversational crowd; casual seating and community-focused laughs for comedy fans.
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Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.

Low-key weekday evening kids movie nights screening family friendly childrens films in a casual pizza and brew taproom, with free admission and relaxed seating every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm.
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Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.
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High energy stand-up sets from local and touring comedians in a bustling brewery taproom, paired with craft beer and casual bar seating for a late-night, 21 plus comedy crowd.

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Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.
Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.
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Rowdy late night stand up in a lively brewery taproom, with rotating local and touring comics delivering punchy sets over RAD Brewing's craft pints's River Arts District.

Rowdy late night stand up in a lively brewery taproom, with rotating local and touring comics delivering punchy sets over RAD Brewing's craft pints's River Arts District.
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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.

Cozy screening of the romantic comedy and fantasy Groundhog Day followed by a discussion unpacking moral development, transformative character arcs, and Stanley Cavell’s film theory on ritual, repetition, and redemption.

Cozy screening of the romantic comedy and fantasy Groundhog Day followed by a discussion unpacking moral development, transformative character arcs, and Stanley Cavell’s film theory on ritual, repetition, and redemption.
Cozy screening of the romantic comedy and fantasy Groundhog Day followed by a discussion unpacking moral development, transformative character arcs, and Stanley Cavell’s film theory on ritual, repetition, and redemption.

Big screen kid friendly films play in a cozy brewery taproom as families grab pizza and kid approved drinks; free admission with first come seating on Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:30pm.

Big screen kid friendly films play in a cozy brewery taproom as families grab pizza and kid approved drinks; free admission with first come seating on Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:30pm.
Big screen kid friendly films play in a cozy brewery taproom as families grab pizza and kid approved drinks; free admission with first come seating on Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:30pm.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.
Evening taproom performances at Highland Brewing's Well Crafted Music Series, pairing intimate live music from regional singer songwriters with craft beer in a relaxed brewery tasting room atmosphere.
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Year-round weekly market of seasonal fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meats, hand-baked breads, honey, eggs, pastries, cut flowers, and artisan crafts; SNAP, Double SNAP and Farmers Market Prescriptions accepted.
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