Asheville Jewish Film Festival 2026
A Jewish film festival night centered on story-driven cinema and cultural conversation. Screenings at UNC Asheville pair thought-provoking films with community gathering vibes hosted by the Center for Jewish Studies.
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A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.
A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.
A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.
Red carpet awards gala celebrating regional and local indie filmmaking, with a dress-to-impress crowd mingling with directors and cast. Late-night downtown ceremony at the Asheville Masonic Temple honoring standout festival films and storytellers.
Red carpet awards gala celebrating regional and local indie filmmaking, with a dress-to-impress crowd mingling with directors and cast. Late-night downtown ceremony at the Asheville Masonic Temple honoring standout festival films and storytellers.
Red carpet awards gala celebrating regional and local indie filmmaking, with a dress-to-impress crowd mingling with directors and cast. Late-night downtown ceremony at the Asheville Masonic Temple honoring standout festival films and storytellers.
A free local film premiere in a downtown performing arts center, centered on community storytelling and Asheville-made cinema. Expect a theater screening vibe with a celebratory opening-night feel and a crowd of local supporters.
A free local film premiere in a downtown performing arts center, centered on community storytelling and Asheville-made cinema. Expect a theater screening vibe with a celebratory opening-night feel and a crowd of local supporters.
A free local film premiere in a downtown performing arts center, centered on community storytelling and Asheville-made cinema. Expect a theater screening vibe with a celebratory opening-night feel and a crowd of local supporters.
A documentary screening of “Greensboro Massacre” centered on survivors’ reflections around the 40th anniversary, followed by a 30 minute filmmaker Q and A. Ticket proceeds support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
A documentary screening of “Greensboro Massacre” centered on survivors’ reflections around the 40th anniversary, followed by a 30 minute filmmaker Q and A. Ticket proceeds support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
A documentary screening of “Greensboro Massacre” centered on survivors’ reflections around the 40th anniversary, followed by a 30 minute filmmaker Q and A. Ticket proceeds support the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
A tense stage drama that probes faith, authority, and moral certainty through sharp dialogue and escalating confrontations. Expect an intimate community-theater atmosphere with emotionally charged performances and post-show conversation potential.
Curated short-film and documentary block supporting local and regional filmmakers, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit. Evening screening in a historic downtown temple with drinks available for purchase.
Curated short-film and documentary block supporting local and regional filmmakers, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit. Evening screening in a historic downtown temple with drinks available for purchase.
Curated short-film and documentary block supporting local and regional filmmakers, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Asheville Film Festival nonprofit. Evening screening in a historic downtown temple with drinks available for purchase.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
A welcoming social waltz night with a live musician-led dance floor and an easygoing, community vibe. Informal instruction helps brand-new dancers get comfortable while experienced dancers keep things flowing.
A welcoming social waltz night with a live musician-led dance floor and an easygoing, community vibe. Informal instruction helps brand-new dancers get comfortable while experienced dancers keep things flowing.
A welcoming social waltz night with a live musician-led dance floor and an easygoing, community vibe. Informal instruction helps brand-new dancers get comfortable while experienced dancers keep things flowing.
Yom Kippur retreat centered on face to face inner work and reconnecting with Source through contemplative practice. A rural Barnardsville gathering with Or Harim and the Appalachian Earth Based Jewish Community for reflection, spiritual intimacy, and communal grounding.
Yom Kippur retreat centered on face to face inner work and reconnecting with Source through contemplative practice. A rural Barnardsville gathering with Or Harim and the Appalachian Earth Based Jewish Community for reflection, spiritual intimacy, and communal grounding.
Yom Kippur retreat centered on face to face inner work and reconnecting with Source through contemplative practice. A rural Barnardsville gathering with Or Harim and the Appalachian Earth Based Jewish Community for reflection, spiritual intimacy, and communal grounding.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Hands-on mega challah bake brings together WNC women for braiding dough, shared blessings, and community conversation in the lead-up to the Jewish New Year. An uplifting afternoon centered on tradition, inspiration, and cross-background connection.
Hands-on mega challah bake brings together WNC women for braiding dough, shared blessings, and community conversation in the lead-up to the Jewish New Year. An uplifting afternoon centered on tradition, inspiration, and cross-background connection.
Hands-on mega challah bake brings together WNC women for braiding dough, shared blessings, and community conversation in the lead-up to the Jewish New Year. An uplifting afternoon centered on tradition, inspiration, and cross-background connection.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
A family friendly autumn festival on the Black Mountain Home for Children campus with community games and kid focused activities, seasonal treats, and local vendors. A feel good fundraiser supporting children and families in the region.
Curated short-film and documentary block from the Asheville Film Festival, spotlighting local and regional filmmakers in a historic temple screening room. Expect pre-show snacks and drinks for purchase, with ticket proceeds supporting a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Curated short-film and documentary block from the Asheville Film Festival, spotlighting local and regional filmmakers in a historic temple screening room. Expect pre-show snacks and drinks for purchase, with ticket proceeds supporting a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Curated short-film and documentary block from the Asheville Film Festival, spotlighting local and regional filmmakers in a historic temple screening room. Expect pre-show snacks and drinks for purchase, with ticket proceeds supporting a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
A formal charity gala night blending a reception hour, seated dinner, and live music with moving stories of hope supporting ABCCM’s work to feed, shelter, heal, and restore neighbors across Buncombe County and North Carolina.
A formal charity gala night blending a reception hour, seated dinner, and live music with moving stories of hope supporting ABCCM’s work to feed, shelter, heal, and restore neighbors across Buncombe County and North Carolina.
A formal charity gala night blending a reception hour, seated dinner, and live music with moving stories of hope supporting ABCCM’s work to feed, shelter, heal, and restore neighbors across Buncombe County and North Carolina.
World-premiere documentary traces rivercane as both an ecological keystone and a Cherokee cultural icon, blending environmental history with Indigenous storytelling. A community-minded film night in a college auditorium with a conservation and cultural preservation focus.
World-premiere documentary traces rivercane as both an ecological keystone and a Cherokee cultural icon, blending environmental history with Indigenous storytelling. A community-minded film night in a college auditorium with a conservation and cultural preservation focus.
World-premiere documentary traces rivercane as both an ecological keystone and a Cherokee cultural icon, blending environmental history with Indigenous storytelling. A community-minded film night in a college auditorium with a conservation and cultural preservation focus.
A collaborative short film idea jam with story improvisation games and rapid-fire pitching to shape a feasible shoot concept for the Asheville area. Welcomes filmmakers, actors, and curious creatives of any experience level in a gallery setting.
A collaborative short film idea jam with story improvisation games and rapid-fire pitching to shape a feasible shoot concept for the Asheville area. Welcomes filmmakers, actors, and curious creatives of any experience level in a gallery setting.
A collaborative short film idea jam with story improvisation games and rapid-fire pitching to shape a feasible shoot concept for the Asheville area. Welcomes filmmakers, actors, and curious creatives of any experience level in a gallery setting.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
A family friendly movie screening in the Oakley South Asheville Library with popcorn on hand for an easygoing community night. Settle in for a cozy, kid friendly evening program suited to all ages.
A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.
A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.
A lively live storytelling session led by Donna Washington, blending charm, humor, and imaginative tales in a community gathering setting. Expect an engaging, performance-style narrative experience tied to the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival.
A communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
A communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
A communal late-night dinner gathering at Asheville’s historic cultural center, built for conversation and connection across the table. Expect a social, community-forward meal setting that encourages meeting new people and sharing stories.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.
Documentary screening tracing 45 years of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association, followed by conversation with filmmakers Aisha and Rafrica Adams. Community-focused evening highlighting local civil rights history and the Mountain Strong series.