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.

Join this intimate evening of live music, featuring three excellent performers, each with a distinct take on the versatility and expressive potential of the classical guitar.

Held on First Sundays, join this all-arts open mic. 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.

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?"

A new First Friday Art Walk will bring art, music, performance, and community into the streets of East-West Asheville. Story Parlor, along with eleven other neighboring businesses will host free arts-centered events, inviting the public to stroll between participating locations and experience art, music, performance, and creative programming throughout the evening.

What if grade-school Show & Tell grew up, got a little weirder, and added a creative twist?  Join us for Story Parlor's most low-stakes storytelling-meets-creativity session designed for people who have cool stuff they want to talk about.

Long-running reading series, Juniper Bends, presents an evening of poetry and music featuring local and visiting artists.

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.

Sunday, March 22 | Noctis Theatre Company, an independent ensemble based in New York and London dedicated to creating timely and current work exploring identity, announces its upcoming US tour of The Last Time I Saw Caileigh.  Workshop/Performance/Talkback

To celebrate the start of a new season – one of emerging pale greens, clear mornings, and the sudden breaking of buds – we’ve gathered four songwriters from across our mountain region to perform their original songs that meditate on this transitional time of waking blooms.

Becomyth Presents Book 4 of the We Begin In Chaos series — From Dusk and Dawn sets the audience on a crash course through a chain of beginnings exploring what happens in the face of failure. New worlds form at the command of powerful creators.

The Pocket Project offers a monthly dose of inspiration for artists who want to jump-start new work, overcome blocks, return to creativity, or play and experiment with fresh ideas.

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.

Friday, March 13 | Jamie Laval takes listeners on a musical journey across the Scottish Highlands, Ireland, and the misty shores of Brittany. Traditional Celtic fiddle tunes and original compositions are interspersed with the telling of mysterious stories from days of old.

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.

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?"

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.

Held on First Sundays, join this all-arts open mic. 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.

Nourish yourself through the power of community, connection, and creativity in this monthly drop-in group that invites you to reflect, share, and engage with what it means to live a whole creative life.

Join this gathering of stories describing personal journeys Featuring Carolina Quiroga with Larry Pearlman, Jo Mangum, Pete Koschnick and Chuck Fink.

Friday, February 27 | 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.

An evening of celebration for the contributions of local female horror creators! This Just-Us-Girls event includes an intimate group discussion around the female perspective on and relationship with horror.

Join Black Diamond Group Performance Ensemble for a powerful blend of poetry, skits, monologues, and music celebrating Black history, resilience, and the theme of Gratitude, highlighting the universal need for community, faith, and connection.

Nourish yourself through the power of community, connection, and creativity in this monthly drop-in group that invites you to reflect, share, and engage with what it means to live a whole creative life.

SOLD OUT! | Experience the feminine energies of a woman who painted, danced, and wrote. This performance honors Zelda’s brilliance and resilience, tracing her rise as the original socialite of the Roaring Twenties and her struggles with misdiagnosis and confinement.

Held on First Sundays, join this all-arts open mic. 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.

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.

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?"

Nourish yourself through the power of community, connection, and creativity in this monthly drop-in group that invites you to reflect, share, and engage with what it means to live a whole creative life.