Becomyth: We Begin in Chaos (Night 2) | For the second evening of the 2025 Story/Arts Residency, The Book of Convocation, artists-in-residence Adam J. N. Keene and Langston Kelly blend ancient and new myths into a ritualistic performance that reflects on transformation, reckoning, and the possibilities born from chaos.
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.
POSTPONED! | “Sonic Shadows” brings to life the timeless romance between Emperor Wu of Han (Liu Che, 141 BC–87 BC) and his beloved concubine, Lady Li. After Lady Li’s passing, a courtier’s shadow puppet play comforted the grieving emperor, becoming his favorite pastime. Witness masterful puppetry from Hobey Ford’s masterful, evocative music composed and performed by Min Xiao-Fen, and captivating soundscapes from Zack Page.
Becomyth: We Begin in Chaos (Night 3) | Join the final iteration in the 2025 Story/Arts residency, Adam J. N. Keene and Langston Kelly lead audiences through a lyrical, dreamlike journey where forgotten myths awaken through the perspective of a child, inviting reflection on creation and renewal.
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 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, August 22 | MULTI-VITAMIN : Story, Songs & Improv is a multi-genre bill of storytellers, songwriters and comedians who enjoy absurd, moving and poetic commentary on the beauty and despair all around us.
Ever miss the chaotic joy of grade-school Show & Tell? Come relive it – but weirder, more grown up, and with much cooler stories.
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.
“Sonic Shadows” brings to life the timeless romance between Emperor Wu of Han (Liu Che, 141 BC–87 BC) and his beloved concubine, Lady Li. After Lady Li’s passing, a courtier’s shadow puppet play comforted the grieving emperor, becoming his favorite pastime. Witness masterful puppetry from Hobey Ford’s masterful, evocative music composed and performed by Min Xiao-Fen, and captivating soundscapes from Zack Page.
Join writers and storytellers from Western North Carolina to celebrate, cry, and connect through stories that center the essential nature of bodily autonomy to our humanity.
A two-part, participatory story-theater experience for grown-ups, where audience members perform, remix, and reimagine a traditional tale alongside storyteller Carolina Quiroga. Come ready to play!
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.
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.
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.
oin this gathering of stories describing personal journey's from Stormy to Calm featuring four local storytelling favorites: Nancy Reeder, Jo Mangum, Chuck Fink, and David Sharpe.
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.
The evening will be a celebration of poetry. Bruce Spang will read from his latest book, Twist. Marie Harris and Maggie Anderson will read from their poems. The instrumentalist Lee R. Horsman will play his gongs, inviting us into a world of sound refractions.
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.
SOLD OUT! | Wandering bards Mica Moon and Samara Jade bring a uniquely original (and yet ancient and familiar) marriage of oral storytelling and finely crafted song in “The Floating Kingdom,” a musical and theatrical tale of reflection, journey and return.
Becomyth: We Begin in Chaos (Night 1) | In The Book of Invocation, Story Parlor’s 2025 Artists-in-Residence Adam J. N. Keene and Langston Kelly open their mythic trilogy exploring the challenge and necessity of beginnings by unfolding two creation myths set against a world on the brink of collapse.
(Postponed to September 27!) 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 Sessions | Join us for this unique Spirited Improv Performance—grounded in the present moment, surrendered trust, radical acceptance, unconditional love, and intimate connection. Revel in this improvisational sacred showcase of the human experience, where audience members are invited to be part of this interactive performance! Now located at the Center for Conscious Living and Dying!
Sold Out! | Long-running reading series, Juniper Bends, presents an evening of poetry and music featuring local and visiting artists. This season’s theme: Illumination.
Join this gathering of personal stories hailing from local and regional storytelling favorites as they share entertaining and moving stories that help each come together with the world of today. Sit back to enjoy stories of humor, pathos, and joy, culminating in an evening you’ll long remember.
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!
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.
(Cancelled) | Join bestselling author, podcast host, and money expert Shannah Game for a transformational night of storytelling, truth-telling, and unraveling your money story—live.
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.
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! | Dare to step into the shadows with the Horror Writers Association for a spine-tingling evening of readings that revel in the weird, the wild, and the deliciously dark. From emerging storytellers to award-winning masters of the macabre, North Carolina’s horror writing community is ready to thrill, chill, and unsettle you in the best possible way.
Sold out! Hosted by Tom Chalmers, Listen to This, Stories and More presents an evening of true-to-life stories (and more!).
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.
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.
Sunday Session | Monthly workshops investigating common creativity obstacles, with the opportunity to share a work-in-progress. This month’s topic: Your voice is power
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.
SOLD OUT | 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 us for the inaugural Parlor Fest, a three-day celebration of Story Parlor's three-year anniversary, where creativity and storytelling come to life through an immersive journey designed to spark ideas, forge connections, and revel in the power of creative expression.
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.
Hosted by Tom Chalmers, Listen to This, Stories and More presents an evening of true-to-life stories (and more!).
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.
Monthly workshops investigating common creativity obstacles, with the opportunity to share a work-in-progress. This month’s topic: Your voice is power
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.
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 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.
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.
Hosted by Tom Chalmers, Listen to This, Stories and More presents an evening of true-to-life stories (and more!).
Sunday Sessions | Monthly workshops investigating common creativity obstacles, with the opportunity to share a work-in-progress. This month’s topic: Boxing Grief.
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.
