Join us for an evening of poetry as voices from Asheville and Charlotte, NC, come together to explore themes of grief, reconciliation, identity, and the complexities of the South. This poetic reflection is a response to the impact of human and natural disasters and the resilience of Western Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Join Shannah Game, renowned money expert, host of Everyone's Talkin' Money podcast, and author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money: Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life,for an interactive, no-fluff experience packed with bold insights, real talk, and Cash Confessions that will leave you fired up.
Join the Center for Conscious Living & Dying for a screening of the documentary The Last Ecstatic Days. Suggested donation $10!
Hosted by Tom Chalmers, Listen to This, Stories and More presents an evening of true-to-life stories (and more!). This month’s theme: "When the Planets Aligned" — true tales of times when it all somehow came together.
Join Speakeasy Improv for a monthly comedy show that will keep you laughing till you cry. Think "Whose Line is it Anyway" but with R rated shenanigans and plenty of good vibes to go around. The talented cast of WITB brings off the wall energy and fun to every show and it is ALL made up! So put on your best set of overalls and grab some friends to come out to party and find out "What's in the Box?"
Held on First Sundays, join this all-arts open mic presented by Story Parlor and Speakeasy Improv. Prepare a five minute original piece in whatever medium you so choose — storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, dance — or simply come to enjoy and support the local arts community.
Long-running reading series, Juniper Bends, presents an evening of poetry and music featuring local and visiting artists.
U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Jamie Laval takes his audience on an exciting musical journey through Scotland, Ireland, and Brittany, evocatively reimagining Gaelic love songs, rustic peasant dances, and recounting unusual tales from the ancient Celtic world.
Saturday, February 8 from 1:00-4:00pm | Step into a space of reflection, creation, and connection as we explore the stories of loss that shape us through art, writing, and weaving. This workshop welcomes all who wish to honor the complexity of their journeys, offering a creative and heartfelt practice for processing grief and finding connection through art.
Join us for an intimate evening of connection and creativity as former Story Parlor Artist-in-Residence Shunyu Huang hosts a roundtable conversation and collaborative performance with guests from Asheville’s BIPOC community, celebrating the “five flavors of life” and the shared threads of humanity.
Sunday, March 16 | Join us for a free info session exploring this summer’s Creative Facilitator Training. Bring your questions, and meet the trainer along with former graduates from the program.
Sunday Sessions | Monthly workshops investigating common creativity obstacles, with the opportunity to share a work-in-progress. This month’s topic: Boxing Grief.
Sunday Sessions | Join us for this unique Spirited Improv Performance—grounded in the present moment, surrendered trust, radical acceptance, unconditional Love, and intimate connection. All audience members are asked to be a loving presence, open to deep connection with the collective experience, and ready to share from their heart. Revel in this improvisational sacred showcase of the human experience.
The Enneagram School of Awakening presents an evening of art infused with the wisdom of the Enneagram featuring four local presenters. Presenters will speak about how the Enneagram has shaped their creative journeys and share a piece of original work.
Spotlight is back! Hosted by AVLFilm and Venus Rising Media, this fresh new event celebrates Asheville’s growing film community with a special focus on comedy in film.
Join this evening of music and poetry, featuring Sebastian Matthew’s book launch of The Patient Body, joined by musical act, Juan Holladay, and other special guests!
Monthly workshops investigating common creativity obstacles, with the opportunity to share a work-in-progress. This month’s topic: Self-Nourishment.
Rescheduled | Embrace what haunts you for this evening of nightmare tales to chill the dark winter night.
Enjoy an evening of mind blowing entertainment that will leave your jaw on the floor. It’s 70 minutes of highly interactive experiences that you won’t believe. Limited seating. 18+ please.
THE LOBBY is a salon + social of top Asheville-based creative professionals who create tattoos, photos, graphic design, branding, environmental design, illustration, motion graphics and digital art. This event is a platform to support, uplift and see creatives and the work. It’s an excuse to get together and meet the folks we've been admiring. We want you to meet us in the Lobby.
Join this gathering of personal stories hailing from different backgrounds that bind the human experience into the same world, featuring four local storytelling favorites: Wallace Bohanon, Chuck Fink, Carolina Quiroga, and Dada Maheshvarananda.
Sold Out! | Come out to celebrate local filmmakers at the new Spotlight showcase event, the first one featuring stories of the Appalachian community.
Held on First Sundays, join this all-arts open mic presented by Story Parlor and Speakeasy Improv. Prepare a five minute original piece in whatever medium you so choose — storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, dance — or simply come to enjoy and support the local arts community.
Sold Out! | Join Speakeasy Improv for a monthly comedy show that will keep you laughing till you cry. Think "Whose Line is it Anyway" but with R rated shenanigans and plenty of good vibes to go around. The talented cast of WITB brings off the wall energy and fun to every show and it is ALL made up! So put on your best set of overalls and grab some friends to come out to party and find out "What's in the Box?"
Sold out! | Hosted by Tom Chalmers, Listen to This, Stories and More presents an evening of true-to-life stories (and more!). This month’s theme: LYLAS — a special cross-collaboration episode of Listen to This!
Sunday Sessions | To kick off their 2025 spring classes, Great Smokies Writing Program presents a Faculty “Writers at Home” Reading featuring members of the faculty, plus the unveiling of the new GSWP Director! The reading will be followed by a chance for guests and readers to mingle.
Enjoy an evening of mind blowing entertainment that will leave your jaw on the floor. It’s 70 minutes of highly interactive experiences that you won’t believe. Limited seating. 18+ please.
Held on First Sundays, join this all-arts open mic presented by Story Parlor and Speakeasy Improv. Prepare a five minute original piece in whatever medium you so choose — storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, dance — or simply come to enjoy and support the local arts community.
SOLD OUT! | Join Speakeasy Improv for a monthly comedy show that will keep you laughing till you cry. Think "Whose Line is it Anyway" but with R rated shenanigans and plenty of good vibes to go around. The talented cast of WITB brings off the wall energy and fun to every show and it is ALL made up! So put on your best set of overalls and grab some friends to come out to party and find out "What's in the Box?"
SOLD OUT! | The holidays, despite their bright lights and jolly jingles, can be a difficult time for many who have suffered loss in their lives. Join Story Parlor for an evening of stories, music, and performance about finding good in the grief, joy in the world, and hope for the holidays. Featuring Nickole Brown, Ray Barfield, Eldon Smith, and Owen Walsh.
Hosted by Tom Chalmers, Listen to This, Stories and More presents an evening of true-to-life stories (and more!). This month’s theme: Holiday Potluck — a smorgasbord of seasonal stories.
The Great Smokies Writing Program presents “Writers at Home” celebrating the fall 2023 issue of The Great Smokies Review.
Join this evening of music and poetry benefitting Asheville artists and art organizations after Helene. Brought to you by Jazz Hybrid Presents and Mad Hat Productions.
Enjoy an evening of mind blowing entertainment that will leave your jaw on the floor. It’s 70 minutes of highly interactive experiences that you won’t believe. Limited seating. 18+ please.
The Campfireball is an immersive storytelling show created live and in the moment out of stories from the audience. No two shows are alike, none will ever be seen again. This month’s theme: Humans vs. The Holidays!
Held on First Thursdays, join this all-arts open mic with a special theme this month of “Resilience.” Prepare a five minute original piece in whatever medium you so choose that fits the theme— storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, dance — or simply come to enjoy and support the local arts community.
Postponed | Join the Center for Conscious Living & Dying for a screening of the documentary The Last Ecstatic Days, accompanied a tantra workshop by Lee Warren.
Postponed | Join the Center for Conscious Living & Dying for a screening of the documentary The Last Ecstatic Days, followed by “In My Good Death,” a writing workshop with author Nickole Brown.
Cancelled due to Hurricane Helene | The Campfireball is an immersive storytelling show created live and in the moment out of stories from the audience. No two shows are alike, none will ever be seen again. This month’s theme: Death Class.
Cancelled due to Hurricane Helene | U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Jamie Laval takes his audience on an exciting musical journey through Scotland, Ireland, and Brittany, evocatively reimagining Gaelic love songs, rustic peasant dances, and recounting unusual tales from the ancient Celtic world.
Cancelled due to Hurricane Helene | Held on First Thursdays, join this all-arts open mic presented by Story Parlor and Speakeasy Improv. Prepare a five minute original piece in whatever medium you so choose — storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, dance — or simply come to enjoy and support the local arts community.
(Cancelled due to Hurricane Helene) | Join us for a film screening and seminar with Story Medicine Worldwide founder, Meta Commerce, offering a spotlight on topics ranging from politics, investigative journalism, and the importance (and costs) of truth telling.
Postponed | Join the Center for Conscious Living & Dying for a screening of the documentary The Last Ecstatic Days, followed by a Spirited Improv Workshop with Jessica Chilton.
Cancelled due to Hurricane Helene | In this show, we remember the stories and learn the traditions surrounding El Día de los Muertos (The Day of The Dead) through curated performances, and an invitation for the audience to honor their own departed loved ones.
Cancelled due to Hurricane Helene | We invite you to be part of a lively gathering where friends and family come together in honor of Latin Heritage Month Get ready for a night full of joy, flavor, rhythm, and unforgettable stories.
Cancelled due to Hurricane Helene | Embrace what haunts you for this evening of nightmare tales to chill the dark autumn night.