Asheville Jewish Film Festival 2026
A Jewish film festival night with curated cinema, story-driven screenings, and post-film community energy. Hosted on the UNC Asheville campus by the Center for Jewish Studies for an evening of culture and conversation.
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Back to back screenings of the top short films from Asheville’s 48 Hour Film Project, packed with quick, punchy storytelling and crowd energy. The full day pass includes the awards ceremony celebrating standout local filmmaking.
Back to back screenings of the top short films from Asheville’s 48 Hour Film Project, packed with quick, punchy storytelling and crowd energy. The full day pass includes the awards ceremony celebrating standout local filmmaking.
Back to back screenings of the top short films from Asheville’s 48 Hour Film Project, packed with quick, punchy storytelling and crowd energy. The full day pass includes the awards ceremony celebrating standout local filmmaking.
Citywide comedy festival energy with rotating stand-up showcases and late-night sets across Asheville. Expect a packed crowd, fast-paced lineups, and a mix of emerging and established comics.
Citywide comedy festival energy with rotating stand-up showcases and late-night sets across Asheville. Expect a packed crowd, fast-paced lineups, and a mix of emerging and established comics.
Citywide comedy festival energy with rotating stand-up showcases and late-night sets across Asheville. Expect a packed crowd, fast-paced lineups, and a mix of emerging and established comics.
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 late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.
A late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.
A late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.
Casual movie-night meetup at Asheville’s downtown Fine Arts Theatre with an old-school cinema vibe and a fun concessions food and drink menu. Arrive during the social window, vote on a film, then settle in for the evening screening.
Casual movie-night meetup at Asheville’s downtown Fine Arts Theatre with an old-school cinema vibe and a fun concessions food and drink menu. Arrive during the social window, vote on a film, then settle in for the evening screening.
Casual movie-night meetup at Asheville’s downtown Fine Arts Theatre with an old-school cinema vibe and a fun concessions food and drink menu. Arrive during the social window, vote on a film, then settle in for the evening screening.
A high-energy stand-up festival night spotlighting 20+ fast-rising comedians alongside seasoned favorites, known as a career launching pad. Expect a mix of sharp new material and polished sets in a formal performing arts hall atmosphere.
A high-energy stand-up festival night spotlighting 20+ fast-rising comedians alongside seasoned favorites, known as a career launching pad. Expect a mix of sharp new material and polished sets in a formal performing arts hall atmosphere.
A high-energy stand-up festival night spotlighting 20+ fast-rising comedians alongside seasoned favorites, known as a career launching pad. Expect a mix of sharp new material and polished sets in a formal performing arts hall atmosphere.
Free dusk movie night with family favorites projected on a massive outdoor screen in Pack Square Park. Arrive early for the APR Rec n Roll Play Zone with games, kid friendly music, activities for teens, and themed giveaways.
Free dusk movie night with family favorites projected on a massive outdoor screen in Pack Square Park. Arrive early for the APR Rec n Roll Play Zone with games, kid friendly music, activities for teens, and themed giveaways.
Free dusk movie night with family favorites projected on a massive outdoor screen in Pack Square Park. Arrive early for the APR Rec n Roll Play Zone with games, kid friendly music, activities for teens, and themed giveaways.
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.
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.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.
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.
Collaborative short film ideation night with story improv games and group pitching to shape a feasible project to shoot around Asheville. Welcoming, no experience required, hosted in an art gallery setting as a recurring monthly meetup.
Collaborative short film ideation night with story improv games and group pitching to shape a feasible project to shoot around Asheville. Welcoming, no experience required, hosted in an art gallery setting as a recurring monthly meetup.
Collaborative short film ideation night with story improv games and group pitching to shape a feasible project to shoot around Asheville. Welcoming, no experience required, hosted in an art gallery setting as a recurring monthly meetup.
A high-energy standup competition culminates in a pageant-style finale with rapid-fire sets, big crowd reactions, and a winner crowned onstage. Expect a lively late-night club atmosphere with rotating comics and punchy material.
A high-energy standup competition culminates in a pageant-style finale with rapid-fire sets, big crowd reactions, and a winner crowned onstage. Expect a lively late-night club atmosphere with rotating comics and punchy material.
A high-energy standup competition culminates in a pageant-style finale with rapid-fire sets, big crowd reactions, and a winner crowned onstage. Expect a lively late-night club atmosphere with rotating comics and punchy material.
An uplifting film premiere night centered on heartwarming, soul-stirring storytelling, followed by a social afterparty. Expect a community-centered, feel good atmosphere with time to mingle and celebrate the screening together.
An uplifting film premiere night centered on heartwarming, soul-stirring storytelling, followed by a social afterparty. Expect a community-centered, feel good atmosphere with time to mingle and celebrate the screening together.
An uplifting film premiere night centered on heartwarming, soul-stirring storytelling, followed by a social afterparty. Expect a community-centered, feel good atmosphere with time to mingle and celebrate the screening together.
A summer evening concert in Grovemont Park with Kellin Watson and the Feelgood bringing upbeat funk and soul grooves. Spread out on the lawn for an outdoor, community-friendly hang in Swannanoa.
A summer evening concert in Grovemont Park with Kellin Watson and the Feelgood bringing upbeat funk and soul grooves. Spread out on the lawn for an outdoor, community-friendly hang in Swannanoa.
A summer evening concert in Grovemont Park with Kellin Watson and the Feelgood bringing upbeat funk and soul grooves. Spread out on the lawn for an outdoor, community-friendly hang in Swannanoa.
A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.
A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.
A family friendly movie screening in the library with popcorn on hand and a relaxed, community night vibe. Ideal for parents and kids looking for an easy evening activity in South Asheville.
A high-energy tattoo convention atmosphere fills the arena with body art culture, roaming artist booths, and on-the-spot flash tattoo opportunities. Expect a crowd-forward festival vibe centered on ink, creativity, and community.
A high-energy tattoo convention atmosphere fills the arena with body art culture, roaming artist booths, and on-the-spot flash tattoo opportunities. Expect a crowd-forward festival vibe centered on ink, creativity, and community.
A high-energy tattoo convention atmosphere fills the arena with body art culture, roaming artist booths, and on-the-spot flash tattoo opportunities. Expect a crowd-forward festival vibe centered on ink, creativity, and community.
A four-weekend summer chamber music concert series centered on democracy, equality, and the human voice, with each program framing how ensemble parts interlock without a dominant lead. Opening night includes the regional premiere of Karen Sunabacka’s “Ripples.”
A four-weekend summer chamber music concert series centered on democracy, equality, and the human voice, with each program framing how ensemble parts interlock without a dominant lead. Opening night includes the regional premiere of Karen Sunabacka’s “Ripples.”
A four-weekend summer chamber music concert series centered on democracy, equality, and the human voice, with each program framing how ensemble parts interlock without a dominant lead. Opening night includes the regional premiere of Karen Sunabacka’s “Ripples.”
A laughter-packed summer comedy festival with a rotating lineup of comics delivering fast-paced stand-up and crowd-pleasing sets. Expect a high-energy theater crowd, big punchlines, and an after-dark vibe in a downtown performing arts hall.
A laughter-packed summer comedy festival with a rotating lineup of comics delivering fast-paced stand-up and crowd-pleasing sets. Expect a high-energy theater crowd, big punchlines, and an after-dark vibe in a downtown performing arts hall.
A laughter-packed summer comedy festival with a rotating lineup of comics delivering fast-paced stand-up and crowd-pleasing sets. Expect a high-energy theater crowd, big punchlines, and an after-dark vibe in a downtown performing arts hall.
A blues-forward festival night in a beloved Black Mountain listening room, built around gritty guitar licks, soulful vocals, and a lively crowd. Expect a community gathering vibe with late-night energy and danceable grooves.
A blues-forward festival night in a beloved Black Mountain listening room, built around gritty guitar licks, soulful vocals, and a lively crowd. Expect a community gathering vibe with late-night energy and danceable grooves.
A blues-forward festival night in a beloved Black Mountain listening room, built around gritty guitar licks, soulful vocals, and a lively crowd. Expect a community gathering vibe with late-night energy and danceable grooves.