In this workshop, we’ll practice how to communicate our stories concisely and effectively, and how to carefully listen to each other with acceptance and empathy. When we take these skills into everyday life, we contribute to restoring connection in a divided world and will ultimately understand ourselves more deeply as well.

Join local narrative artists Tom Jeffords and Andy Collins as they present original stories and poetic musings never before seen or heard by the public. They share the stage with a couple of other storytellers:  global sound artist Langston Kelly and  writer/poet/creative facilitator Erin Hallagan Clare.

The Conference of the Birds is the great Sufi epic poem and folktale from medieval Persia. It carries the mythopoetic murmurs of the Starry River & the Silk Road. It was delivered by 12th century poet Farid ud-Din Attar. This will be an celestial-rich, alchemically-infused contemporary telling complete with live music and shadow puppetry. It’s deep ancestral soul-food! 

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.

Sunday Sessions | Monthly workshops investigating common creativity obstacles, with the opportunity to share a work-in-progress. This month’s topic: Creative Constraint.

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.

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

Join this gathering of stories describing personal journeys Featuring Donna Marie Todd with Sherry Lovett, Donna Catton-Johnson and Cindy Berryman-Fink

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.

A celebration of memory, music, and movement, this Juneteenth program weaves original poems and skits with family stories, church songs, and neighborhood memories. Rooted in our Sankofa 365 theme, the performance honors the grit of our ancestors, the wisdom of our elders, and the stubborn joy that keeps us living. We gather to reunite stories, taste history, and lift Black joy, resistance, and dreaming as sacred parts of American life. Come sit at our table — listen, laugh, remember, and carry it forward.

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.

Come nourish your imagination with wild tales of shapeshifting, grief, joy, loss, and otherworld journeying from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology.

Come join us for an evening of soul stirring emotional freedom at Hearts for Cheyenne aka Horses Aren’t Meant to Be Broken - of which a portion of proceeds will go towards her care. Cheyenne’s partner for 22 years crossed over and impacted Cheyenne deeply. We all pitch in and help! She loves her carrots, apples and beet-peppermint treats!

In the round with original acoustic music by Chris Rosser, Kim Smith and Chris Wilhelm.

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.

This summer, Friday nights at Story Parlor are for live music. We’re hosting a weekly summer music series featuring local bands and musicians playing full sets in our listening room — from singer-songwriters and folk acts to experimental sounds, indie bands, jazz, bluegrass, and beyond. This week features: "A Ukelectic Evening..." with Tomburre and Kelle Jolle

This summer, Friday nights at Story Parlor are for live music. We’re hosting a weekly summer music series featuring local bands and musicians playing full sets in our listening room — from singer-songwriters and folk acts to experimental sounds, indie bands, jazz, bluegrass, and beyond. This week features: Elizabeth and Her Band

This summer, Friday nights at Story Parlor are for live music. We’re hosting a weekly summer music series featuring local bands and musicians playing full sets in our listening room — from singer-songwriters and folk acts to experimental sounds, indie bands, jazz, bluegrass, and beyond. This week features: Adrianne Blanks

This summer, Friday nights at Story Parlor are for live music. We’re hosting a weekly summer music series featuring local bands and musicians playing full sets in our listening room — from singer-songwriters and folk acts to experimental sounds, indie bands, jazz, bluegrass, and beyond. This week features: Melissa & McKinney

This summer, Friday nights at Story Parlor are for live music. We’re hosting a weekly summer music series featuring local bands and musicians playing full sets in our listening room — from singer-songwriters and folk acts to experimental sounds, indie bands, jazz, bluegrass, and beyond. This week features: Tina & Her Pony

This summer, Friday nights at Story Parlor are for live music. We’re hosting a weekly summer music series featuring local bands and musicians playing full sets in our listening room — from singer-songwriters and folk acts to experimental sounds, indie bands, jazz, bluegrass, and beyond. This week features: Ovadya

Sat. & Sun. Feb. 21 + 22 | Join Story Parlor for a weekend full of mini workshops showcasing some of the classes on the horizon for the upcoming season. Come meet the instructors, get a feel for their offerings, and network with other creatives in the community.

Your registration fee will give you access to a RSVP link to sign-up for as many of the mini-workshops as you'd like (capacity permitting), along with a $25 credit to apply to a Fall workshop of your choice.

Sunday Sessions | Monthly workshops investigating common creativity obstacles, with the opportunity to share a work-in-progress. This month’s topic: Feeding the Muse