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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
Join us for an evening of poetry as voices from Asheville and Charlotte, NC, come together to explore themes of grief, reconciliation, identity, and the complexities of the South. This poetic reflection is a response to the impact of human and natural disasters and the resilience of Western Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Join Shannah Game, renowned money expert, host of Everyone's Talkin' Money podcast, and author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money: Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life,for an interactive, no-fluff experience packed with bold insights, real talk, and Cash Confessions that will leave you fired up.
Join the Center for Conscious Living & Dying for a screening of the documentary The Last Ecstatic Days. Suggested donation $10!
Hosted by Tom Chalmers, Listen to This, Stories and More presents an evening of true-to-life stories (and more!). This month’s theme: "When the Planets Aligned" — true tales of times when it all somehow came together.
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 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.
Long-running reading series, Juniper Bends, presents an evening of poetry and music featuring local and visiting artists.
U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Jamie Laval takes his audience on an exciting musical journey through Scotland, Ireland, and Brittany, evocatively reimagining Gaelic love songs, rustic peasant dances, and recounting unusual tales from the ancient Celtic world.
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 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.
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 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!
A variety of free and donation-based workshops, events, and gatherings dedicated to building an accessible creative community.
A creativity workshop led by a certified Inward & Artward Creative Facilitator, followed by a lively salon where participants have the option to share a work-in-progress. Held Third Sundays!
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.
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!
Held each summer, the Story/Arts Residency exists to champion the creative work of locally based artists hailing from historically marginalized communities in the quest to amplify and bridge the diverse fabric of voices in Asheville.
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.
EVENT FORMS
If you have an event idea that fits within our mission and core values, would be open to the general public, and would showcase the work of multiple local and diverse creatives, please click below to access our event proposal page. For events that do not fit this criteria and event expectations, please fill out our space rental request form, also below.