Asheville Jewish Film Festival 2026
A community-forward Jewish cinema night with curated film screenings and story-driven narratives hosted by the Center for Jewish Studies. Held on UNC Asheville’s campus, it pairs thoughtful movies with post-screening conversation vibes.
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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.
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.
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 welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.
A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.
A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Big band jazz fills a late-night listening room with punchy horn sections, tight rhythm hits, and classic swing energy. Expect a danceable set and bar-friendly nightlife vibes in Black Mountain.
Big band jazz fills a late-night listening room with punchy horn sections, tight rhythm hits, and classic swing energy. Expect a danceable set and bar-friendly nightlife vibes in Black Mountain.
Big band jazz fills a late-night listening room with punchy horn sections, tight rhythm hits, and classic swing energy. Expect a danceable set and bar-friendly nightlife vibes in Black Mountain.
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.
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 high-energy standup showdown where comedians compete pageant style with rapid-fire sets, crowd reactions, and finale-night stakes. Expect a loud, late-night club atmosphere and a winner crowned onstage.
A high-energy standup showdown where comedians compete pageant style with rapid-fire sets, crowd reactions, and finale-night stakes. Expect a loud, late-night club atmosphere and a winner crowned onstage.
A high-energy standup showdown where comedians compete pageant style with rapid-fire sets, crowd reactions, and finale-night stakes. Expect a loud, late-night club atmosphere and a winner crowned onstage.
A summer evening farmers market in Biltmore Park’s Town Square with local produce and small-batch foods alongside artisan vendors. Stroll an open-air plaza for neighborhood shopping, casual browsing, and community hangout vibes.
A summer evening farmers market in Biltmore Park’s Town Square with local produce and small-batch foods alongside artisan vendors. Stroll an open-air plaza for neighborhood shopping, casual browsing, and community hangout vibes.
A summer evening farmers market in Biltmore Park’s Town Square with local produce and small-batch foods alongside artisan vendors. Stroll an open-air plaza for neighborhood shopping, casual browsing, and community hangout vibes.
A classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.
A classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.
A classic stage comedy drama about an eccentric heiress, her well-meaning family, and the residents of a sanatorium, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments. Expect character-driven storytelling and intimate community-theater energy.
A summer community festival centered on love, light, and play, bringing locals together for upbeat outdoor gathering and interactive activities. Expect a bright, welcoming vibe designed for casual wandering, connection, and feel good fun.
A summer community festival centered on love, light, and play, bringing locals together for upbeat outdoor gathering and interactive activities. Expect a bright, welcoming vibe designed for casual wandering, connection, and feel good fun.
A summer community festival centered on love, light, and play, bringing locals together for upbeat outdoor gathering and interactive activities. Expect a bright, welcoming vibe designed for casual wandering, connection, and feel good fun.
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.