Events Calendar

Spring Workshop Prelude
Feb
21
to Feb 22

Spring Workshop Prelude

Sat. & Sun. Feb. 21 + 22 | A weekend full of mini workshops to boost your story and launch you into a Springboard of new possibilities. Plus! Meet our facilitators, network with other talented creatives, and learn more about how Story Parlor can help you on your journey. (Registration is $45 for access to the full weekend and includes a credit for fall classes!)

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The Last Light Of Tullowyth
Mar
6
7:30 PM19:30

The Last Light Of Tullowyth

The Last Light of Tullowyth is an immersive fantasy musical that invites audiences to step inside a living story. In a kingdom ruled by an evil queen, the rightful heir to the throne emerges from hiding, and she and her comrades ignite a rebellion to reclaim the crown. Told through original music, sharp humor, and lively audience interaction, the story unfolds all around you.

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What's in the Box?  | Comedy & Improv
Mar
7
7:30 PM19:30

What's in the Box? | Comedy & Improv

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?"

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Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition | Morning Sessions | Second Sunday of the Month
Mar
8
10:00 AM10:00

Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition | Morning Sessions | Second Sunday of the Month

Born from the Writing Without an Outline series, 'Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition' is a monthly check-in with the beautiful, alluring, powerful, deep, eccentric, perfect, passionate, gentle, voluptuous, wise... voice within. Expect a blend of creative play, helpful instruction, and group support. Romancing the Muse explores alternative perspectives to narrative writing and creativity favoring an organic approach rooted in cultivation, curiosity, and care. R Lyon Bergh facilitating.

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 Five Spice - A Talk Show 五味人生  [ SPRING 2026 - Vol. 1 ]
Mar
14
7:30 PM19:30

Five Spice - A Talk Show 五味人生 [ SPRING 2026 - Vol. 1 ]

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.

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What's in the Box?  | Comedy & Improv
Apr
4
7:30 PM19:30

What's in the Box? | Comedy & Improv

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?"

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Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition | Morning Sessions | Second Sunday of the Month
Apr
12
10:00 AM10:00

Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition | Morning Sessions | Second Sunday of the Month

Born from the Writing Without an Outline series, 'Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition' is a monthly check-in with the beautiful, alluring, powerful, deep, eccentric, perfect, passionate, gentle, voluptuous, wise... voice within. Expect a blend of creative play, helpful instruction, and group support. Romancing the Muse explores alternative perspectives to narrative writing and creativity favoring an organic approach rooted in cultivation, curiosity, and care. R Lyon Bergh facilitating.

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What's in the Box?  | Comedy & Improv
May
2
7:30 PM19:30

What's in the Box? | Comedy & Improv

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?"

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Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition | Morning Sessions | Second Sunday of the Month
May
10
10:00 AM10:00

Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition | Morning Sessions | Second Sunday of the Month

Born from the Writing Without an Outline series, 'Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition' is a monthly check-in with the beautiful, alluring, powerful, deep, eccentric, perfect, passionate, gentle, voluptuous, wise... voice within. Expect a blend of creative play, helpful instruction, and group support. Romancing the Muse explores alternative perspectives to narrative writing and creativity favoring an organic approach rooted in cultivation, curiosity, and care. R Lyon Bergh facilitating.

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What's in the Box?  | Comedy & Improv
Jun
6
7:30 PM19:30

What's in the Box? | Comedy & Improv

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?"

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Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition | Morning Sessions | Second Sunday of the Month
Jun
14
10:00 AM10:00

Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition | Morning Sessions | Second Sunday of the Month

Born from the Writing Without an Outline series, 'Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition' is a monthly check-in with the beautiful, alluring, powerful, deep, eccentric, perfect, passionate, gentle, voluptuous, wise... voice within. Expect a blend of creative play, helpful instruction, and group support. Romancing the Muse explores alternative perspectives to narrative writing and creativity favoring an organic approach rooted in cultivation, curiosity, and care. R Lyon Bergh facilitating.

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 Five Spice - A Talk Show 五味人生  [ SPRING 2026 - Vol. 2 ]  GUEST TBA
Jun
20
7:30 PM19:30

Five Spice - A Talk Show 五味人生 [ SPRING 2026 - Vol. 2 ] GUEST TBA

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.

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Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition | Morning Sessions | Second Sunday of the Month
Feb
8
10:00 AM10:00

Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition | Morning Sessions | Second Sunday of the Month

Born from the Writing Without an Outline series, 'Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition' is a monthly check-in with the beautiful, alluring, powerful, deep, eccentric, perfect, passionate, gentle, voluptuous, wise... voice within. Expect a blend of creative play, helpful instruction, and group support. Romancing the Muse explores alternative perspectives to narrative writing and creativity favoring an organic approach rooted in cultivation, curiosity, and care. R Lyon Bergh facilitating.

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What's in the Box?  | Comedy & Improv
Feb
7
7:30 PM19:30

What's in the Box? | Comedy & Improv

Saturday, February 7| 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?"

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An Improv Double Scoop | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 6:30pm & 8:30pm
Jan
29
6:30 PM18:30

An Improv Double Scoop | Thursday, Jan. 29 | 6:30pm & 8:30pm

Thursday, January 29 | Come out and see some of the best improv teams in the region perform at Story Parlor in West Asheville on either a 6:30pm or 8:30pm show. Each show will feature four improv teams creating comedy magic in the intimate setting Story Parlor is famous for. Tickets are $15 per show OR come see 'em both for only $20!! We will be filming these shows for promotional purposes.

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Winter Blast! | An End of Year Story-full Celebration
Dec
19
7:30 PM19:30

Winter Blast! | An End of Year Story-full Celebration

Friday, December 19 | Come gather round the Campfire(ball) for an end-of-the-year Winter Soiree featuring live performances from Old Man Toddler, The Campfireball, and music from Kelly Jolly. We’ll toast to the year gone by, look forward to new things on the horizon, and revel in music, story, comedy, and most importantly, each other’s company. After the performances, stick around for some mixing, mingling, and more winter cheer.

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What's in the Box?  | Comedy & Improv | Sat. Dec. 6 | 7:30pm
Dec
6
7:30 PM19:30

What's in the Box? | Comedy & Improv | Sat. Dec. 6 | 7:30pm

Saturday, December 6 | 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?"

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Mica Sun Reflections: Mythic Story Night
Nov
21
7:30 PM19:30

Mica Sun Reflections: Mythic Story Night

Story Parlor veteran Mica Sun brings unfolding mythology with performance, music, poetry, and oral storytelling tradition together in a shared journey exploring purpose, place, and the mythic in the modern moment. Expect to sing some, be captivated, challenged, moved to tears and laughter and sit back and enjoy a good show. 

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What's in the Box?  | Comedy & Improv | Sat. Nov. 1 | 7:30pm
Nov
1
7:30 PM19:30

What's in the Box? | Comedy & Improv | Sat. Nov. 1 | 7:30pm

Saturday, November 1 | 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?"

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(Postponed!) Five Spice - A Talk Show 五味人生
Sep
27
7:30 PM19:30

(Postponed!) Five Spice - A Talk Show 五味人生

(Postponed!) | 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.

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SOLD OUT! | From the Rich Soil of Silence | An Evening with Poetry and Music | SOLD OUT!
Sep
26
7:30 PM19:30

SOLD OUT! | From the Rich Soil of Silence | An Evening with Poetry and Music | SOLD OUT!

Poetry and music are perhaps the two art forms that draw most deeply from this inner silence as they transform it into song. Tonight we will hear examples of these transformations in the poetry of Michael Hettich (A Sharper Silence), Eric Nelson (Horse Not Zebra), Mildred Barya (The Animals of My Earth School) and in the haunting, unique, and beautiful music of Elysian Studios.

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