
The Last Ecstatic Days: Screening, Q&A & Community Discussion
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.
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A documentary screening followed by community discussion creates space to explore voting and civic participation, reflect on the film’s themes, and exchange perspectives in a conversation-centered setting.

A documentary screening followed by community discussion creates space to explore voting and civic participation, reflect on the film’s themes, and exchange perspectives in a conversation-centered setting.
A documentary screening followed by community discussion creates space to explore voting and civic participation, reflect on the film’s themes, and exchange perspectives in a conversation-centered setting.

Spontaneous improvisational scenes invite audience members to witness or step into playful performance in a supportive, participatory space. Bring curiosity, presence, and openness to a shared creative experience.

Spontaneous improvisational scenes invite audience members to witness or step into playful performance in a supportive, participatory space. Bring curiosity, presence, and openness to a shared creative experience.
Spontaneous improvisational scenes invite audience members to witness or step into playful performance in a supportive, participatory space. Bring curiosity, presence, and openness to a shared creative experience.

Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.

Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.
Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.

A queer adults-only cuddle gathering centered on sweet, platonic touch with clear consent and boundary practices. Community-minded space to connect, decompress, and explore nurturing physical closeness; scholarships or work trade available.

A queer adults-only cuddle gathering centered on sweet, platonic touch with clear consent and boundary practices. Community-minded space to connect, decompress, and explore nurturing physical closeness; scholarships or work trade available.
A queer adults-only cuddle gathering centered on sweet, platonic touch with clear consent and boundary practices. Community-minded space to connect, decompress, and explore nurturing physical closeness; scholarships or work trade available.

Rhythmic world beat guides an inward movement journey, shifting from quiet embodiment into expressive release, then stillness and integration. Two dance waves begin with warmups and opening circles.

Rhythmic world beat guides an inward movement journey, shifting from quiet embodiment into expressive release, then stillness and integration. Two dance waves begin with warmups and opening circles.
Rhythmic world beat guides an inward movement journey, shifting from quiet embodiment into expressive release, then stillness and integration. Two dance waves begin with warmups and opening circles.

Consent-centered cuddle hangout with the Asheville Cuddle Collective while watching the Montford Players perform "Hope of OZ" outdoors. Bring a blanket and settle in for community connection during a donation-supported local theater show.

Consent-centered cuddle hangout with the Asheville Cuddle Collective while watching the Montford Players perform "Hope of OZ" outdoors. Bring a blanket and settle in for community connection during a donation-supported local theater show.
Consent-centered cuddle hangout with the Asheville Cuddle Collective while watching the Montford Players perform "Hope of OZ" outdoors. Bring a blanket and settle in for community connection during a donation-supported local theater show.

Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.

Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.
Consent-centered, nonsexual cuddle gathering focused on platonic intimacy and respectful touch. Expect clear boundary setting and guided social connection in a safe, like minded community space with pre purchased tickets required.

A cozy community screening of Studio Ghibli’s animated classic, My Neighbor Totoro, with forest spirits, gentle humor, and nostalgic wonder. Set inside a relaxed yoga studio space in West Asheville for an easygoing night in.

A cozy community screening of Studio Ghibli’s animated classic, My Neighbor Totoro, with forest spirits, gentle humor, and nostalgic wonder. Set inside a relaxed yoga studio space in West Asheville for an easygoing night in.
A cozy community screening of Studio Ghibli’s animated classic, My Neighbor Totoro, with forest spirits, gentle humor, and nostalgic wonder. Set inside a relaxed yoga studio space in West Asheville for an easygoing night in.

Astrology-led Scorpio season circle exploring upcoming zodiac transits and how they may land in your life, with optional birth chart insights. Ground the energetic shift through embodied intention-setting and a guided meditation practice.

Astrology-led Scorpio season circle exploring upcoming zodiac transits and how they may land in your life, with optional birth chart insights. Ground the energetic shift through embodied intention-setting and a guided meditation practice.
Astrology-led Scorpio season circle exploring upcoming zodiac transits and how they may land in your life, with optional birth chart insights. Ground the energetic shift through embodied intention-setting and a guided meditation practice.

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.
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 late-night sacred fire gathering centered on the medicine of flame, shared intention, and deep community connection. Expect an outdoor circle experience in Hendersonville with a ritual, reflective vibe.
A late-night sacred fire gathering centered on the medicine of flame, shared intention, and deep community connection. Expect an outdoor circle experience in Hendersonville with a ritual, reflective vibe.
A late-night sacred fire gathering centered on the medicine of flame, shared intention, and deep community connection. Expect an outdoor circle experience in Hendersonville with a ritual, reflective vibe.
Guided breathing practices and cacao create space for relaxation, mindful connection, and self-care in a welcoming Asheville coffee and tea shop.
Guided breathing practices and cacao create space for relaxation, mindful connection, and self-care in a welcoming Asheville coffee and tea shop.
Guided breathing practices and cacao create space for relaxation, mindful connection, and self-care in a welcoming Asheville coffee and tea shop.

Quiet, guided seated and walking meditation through selected museum exhibitions invites participants to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and find sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal through mindful reflection.

Quiet, guided seated and walking meditation through selected museum exhibitions invites participants to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and find sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal through mindful reflection.
Quiet, guided seated and walking meditation through selected museum exhibitions invites participants to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and find sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal through mindful reflection.

Energetic tarot circle that starts with a collective spread, then shifts into mini one on one readings for personal clarity, shadow work, and growth. Sip local organic hot herbal tea while exploring conscious and subconscious patterns in a calm studio setting.

Energetic tarot circle that starts with a collective spread, then shifts into mini one on one readings for personal clarity, shadow work, and growth. Sip local organic hot herbal tea while exploring conscious and subconscious patterns in a calm studio setting.
Energetic tarot circle that starts with a collective spread, then shifts into mini one on one readings for personal clarity, shadow work, and growth. Sip local organic hot herbal tea while exploring conscious and subconscious patterns in a calm studio setting.

A thoughtful community conversation explores where artistic and craft inspiration comes from, including possible connections to a higher power. Consider how creativity can uplift, teach, heal, and bring people together.

A thoughtful community conversation explores where artistic and craft inspiration comes from, including possible connections to a higher power. Consider how creativity can uplift, teach, heal, and bring people together.
A thoughtful community conversation explores where artistic and craft inspiration comes from, including possible connections to a higher power. Consider how creativity can uplift, teach, heal, and bring people together.

Late-night horror screening night inside a historic Masonic temple, blending spooky cinema with a community fundraiser atmosphere. Expect eerie vibes, film-fan camaraderie, and proceeds supporting the venue’s mission.

Late-night horror screening night inside a historic Masonic temple, blending spooky cinema with a community fundraiser atmosphere. Expect eerie vibes, film-fan camaraderie, and proceeds supporting the venue’s mission.
Late-night horror screening night inside a historic Masonic temple, blending spooky cinema with a community fundraiser atmosphere. Expect eerie vibes, film-fan camaraderie, and proceeds supporting the venue’s mission.

A cozy screening of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro with a yoga-community hangout vibe—pajamas, pillows, blankets, and favorite snacks encouraged. Settle in for childhood wonder, gentle magic, and forest spirit energy.

A cozy screening of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro with a yoga-community hangout vibe—pajamas, pillows, blankets, and favorite snacks encouraged. Settle in for childhood wonder, gentle magic, and forest spirit energy.
A cozy screening of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro with a yoga-community hangout vibe—pajamas, pillows, blankets, and favorite snacks encouraged. Settle in for childhood wonder, gentle magic, and forest spirit energy.

Quiet pre opening gallery time blends seated meditation with slow walking meditation through selected exhibits. Gentle mindfulness prompts focus on settling the nervous system, creating a sanctuary like atmosphere for reflection and renewal.

Quiet pre opening gallery time blends seated meditation with slow walking meditation through selected exhibits. Gentle mindfulness prompts focus on settling the nervous system, creating a sanctuary like atmosphere for reflection and renewal.
Quiet pre opening gallery time blends seated meditation with slow walking meditation through selected exhibits. Gentle mindfulness prompts focus on settling the nervous system, creating a sanctuary like atmosphere for reflection and renewal.

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A barefoot ecstatic dance wave guided by Kristikka moves from gentle warmup into an opening circle, then into freeform movement shaped by the “Levity Obscuro” theme. Expect a communal, somatic journey into shadow and curiosity inside a school gym style space.
A barefoot ecstatic dance wave guided by Kristikka moves from gentle warmup into an opening circle, then into freeform movement shaped by the “Levity Obscuro” theme. Expect a communal, somatic journey into shadow and curiosity inside a school gym style space.

A welcoming spiritual study circle uses Miracle Cards for moment-specific reflection and shares lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows, with a love offering supporting the community.

A welcoming spiritual study circle uses Miracle Cards for moment-specific reflection and shares lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows, with a love offering supporting the community.
A welcoming spiritual study circle uses Miracle Cards for moment-specific reflection and shares lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows, with a love offering supporting the community.