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We believe in the spirit of a listening room, where audiences and artists share in the vibrations of creative exchange and, hopefully, experience a sense of transcendence and deeper connection. Our series of events aim to showcase a community rich with stories of all art forms, in the quest to thread the needle of our shared humanity, bring together disparate populations, and inspire a ripple effect of creativity beyond our own four walls.
See full calendar here.
UPCOMING EVENTS + GATHERINGS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Long-running reading series, Juniper Bends, presents an evening of poetry and music featuring local and visiting artists.
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.
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. 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 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.
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.
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.
Friday, May 1-Sunday, May 3 | 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 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.
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.
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.
Whether you are an art connoisseur or simply looking for something different, the gallery is an
easy-breezy way to enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon in west Asheville. Come see what we are
all about! We’d love to have you join us!!
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.
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 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.
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.
We’re always looking for creative ways to collaborate with, and provide a platform for, the arts community here in Asheville — check out our event proposal!
A variety of free and donation-based workshops, events, and gatherings dedicated to building an accessible creative community.
Held on First Sundays of each month, 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.
Take a stroll down memory lane and peruse past Story Parlor events celebrating the creative spirit of Asheville and beyond.
Please note we are an unconventional arts venue in that we do not solicit booking and our space is completely community-programmed (either through community rentals or event proposals, the latter being exclusively offered for local acts). Due to the influx of messages we receive, we will not respond to emails requesting us to book solo music acts or review press kits. We kindly ask that any artists interested in performing at our space follow the proper protocol with the below forms.
