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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 recurring 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
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.
(SOLD OUT!) | Join us for a celebratory evening in honor of our two year anniversary! Along with programming a few select comedy and performance acts, Story Parlor will open the stage to anyone who wishes to share an original five-minute piece—from stories, music, comedy, poetry, and prose—commemorating the theme of “toasts, traditions, and trips around the sun.”
Held on First Thursdays, 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! | Meet The Bygones, a new indie folk project by YouTube veterans Josh Turner and Allison Young. This will be their first time ever performing in Asheville!
The Campfireball is an immersive storytelling show created live and in the moment out of stories from the audience. No two shows are alike, none will ever be seen again. This month’s theme — Failure!
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.
Botticelli Babes is an interactive comedy storytelling phenomenon that brings audiences the scintillating stories of history's most infamous women.
The Great Smokies Writing Program presents “Writers at Home” with featured readers from The Great Smokies Review.
Join this evening of poetry and music featuring Michael Hettich, Richard Jackson, and Kris Gruda.
Long-running reading series, Juniper Bends, presents an evening of poetry and music featuring local and visiting artists. This month’s theme: “The Secret Life of Plants!”
Held on First Thursdays, 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 Story Medicine Worldwide for a screening of Steven Spielberg’s The Post, followed by a post-viewing conversation facilitated by local author, Meta Commerse.
Held on First Thursdays, 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.
Embrace what haunts you for this evening of nightmare tales to chill the dark autumn night.
Please note we are an unconventional arts venue in that we do not solicit bookings. While we produce our "Story Mixer" and “AVL Revue” series once a month, our space beyond that is completely community-programmed (either through our Story Co-op members, 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.