
Free Intro to Improv Class
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
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Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.
Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Guided warm-ups and playful group exercises build a longform improv mindset, then participants create spontaneous montages onstage in a low pressure, beginner friendly, free drop in jam.

Guided warm-ups and playful group exercises build a longform improv mindset, then participants create spontaneous montages onstage in a low pressure, beginner friendly, free drop in jam.
Guided warm-ups and playful group exercises build a longform improv mindset, then participants create spontaneous montages onstage in a low pressure, beginner friendly, free drop in jam.

Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.

Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.
Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.

Lively, beginner friendly LGBTQ+ improv workshop led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free admission with optional donations, focused on playful ensemble games, connection, and queer community building.

Lively, beginner friendly LGBTQ+ improv workshop led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free admission with optional donations, focused on playful ensemble games, connection, and queer community building.
Lively, beginner friendly LGBTQ+ improv workshop led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free admission with optional donations, focused on playful ensemble games, connection, and queer community building.

Fast paced, audience driven improv featuring spontaneous sketches and scene work, blending irreverent humor and quick wit for interactive, laugh out loud late evening entertainment in an intimate professional theater setting.

Fast paced, audience driven improv featuring spontaneous sketches and scene work, blending irreverent humor and quick wit for interactive, laugh out loud late evening entertainment in an intimate professional theater setting.
Fast paced, audience driven improv featuring spontaneous sketches and scene work, blending irreverent humor and quick wit for interactive, laugh out loud late evening entertainment in an intimate professional theater setting.

Names drawn from a bucket fuel a playful improv jam where beginners and veterans riff on short form scenes; free drop in format with coaching and audience watching options, held monthly on the fourth Thursday.

Names drawn from a bucket fuel a playful improv jam where beginners and veterans riff on short form scenes; free drop in format with coaching and audience watching options, held monthly on the fourth Thursday.
Names drawn from a bucket fuel a playful improv jam where beginners and veterans riff on short form scenes; free drop in format with coaching and audience watching options, held monthly on the fourth Thursday.

Late-night standup open mic where local comics and newcomers take quick, crowd-friendly sets in a community-driven casual showcase hosted by Asheville Comedy Fans; sign-ups encouraged for all skill levels.

Late-night standup open mic where local comics and newcomers take quick, crowd-friendly sets in a community-driven casual showcase hosted by Asheville Comedy Fans; sign-ups encouraged for all skill levels.
Late-night standup open mic where local comics and newcomers take quick, crowd-friendly sets in a community-driven casual showcase hosted by Asheville Comedy Fans; sign-ups encouraged for all skill levels.

Beginner friendly bridge lessons covering basic bidding, declarer play, and defense with supervised practice hands to reinforce concepts. Social, brain stimulating meetup in a welcoming synagogue space; register via email or the website.

Beginner friendly bridge lessons covering basic bidding, declarer play, and defense with supervised practice hands to reinforce concepts. Social, brain stimulating meetup in a welcoming synagogue space; register via email or the website.
Beginner friendly bridge lessons covering basic bidding, declarer play, and defense with supervised practice hands to reinforce concepts. Social, brain stimulating meetup in a welcoming synagogue space; register via email or the website.

Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.

Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.
Casual weekly evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative card and board games in a cozy café setting; friendly players teach newcomers and rotating tables encourage social, drop in play.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.

Beginner-friendly swing lesson at 7pm followed by DJ-led social dancing until 10:30, with Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa on a roomy dance floor. $10 admission includes the lesson and dance, and solo dancers are welcome.

Beginner-friendly swing lesson at 7pm followed by DJ-led social dancing until 10:30, with Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa on a roomy dance floor. $10 admission includes the lesson and dance, and solo dancers are welcome.
Beginner-friendly swing lesson at 7pm followed by DJ-led social dancing until 10:30, with Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa on a roomy dance floor. $10 admission includes the lesson and dance, and solo dancers are welcome.

Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).

Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).
Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).

Rowdy late-night stand-up with local comedians in a lively brewery taproom, pairing short comedy sets with seasonal craft beers, low lighting, and an informal tips-welcome crowd.

Rowdy late-night stand-up with local comedians in a lively brewery taproom, pairing short comedy sets with seasonal craft beers, low lighting, and an informal tips-welcome crowd.
Rowdy late-night stand-up with local comedians in a lively brewery taproom, pairing short comedy sets with seasonal craft beers, low lighting, and an informal tips-welcome crowd.

Fast, funny unscripted improv with grumpy, loud energy from the Middle Ragers; two late night sets (8 PM and 10 PM) of rapid short form ensemble scenes driven by audience sourced prompts.

Fast, funny unscripted improv with grumpy, loud energy from the Middle Ragers; two late night sets (8 PM and 10 PM) of rapid short form ensemble scenes driven by audience sourced prompts.
Fast, funny unscripted improv with grumpy, loud energy from the Middle Ragers; two late night sets (8 PM and 10 PM) of rapid short form ensemble scenes driven by audience sourced prompts.

Upbeat social line dancing in a cozy taproom with a caller teaching easy country steps; beginner friendly, no boots, partners, or experience required, and free admission on the second Sunday of each month.

Upbeat social line dancing in a cozy taproom with a caller teaching easy country steps; beginner friendly, no boots, partners, or experience required, and free admission on the second Sunday of each month.
Upbeat social line dancing in a cozy taproom with a caller teaching easy country steps; beginner friendly, no boots, partners, or experience required, and free admission on the second Sunday of each month.

Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.

Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.

Weekly drop-in Toastmasters meetings on Eagle Street for public speaking practice and leadership development, where guests can speak without preparation amid a supportive, structured agenda and peer feedback.

Weekly drop-in Toastmasters meetings on Eagle Street for public speaking practice and leadership development, where guests can speak without preparation amid a supportive, structured agenda and peer feedback.
Weekly drop-in Toastmasters meetings on Eagle Street for public speaking practice and leadership development, where guests can speak without preparation amid a supportive, structured agenda and peer feedback.

Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.

Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.
Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.

High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.

High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.

A beginner-friendly contra dance night with a 7 p.m. lesson, then caller-led sets to a live band. Expect upbeat, social partner dancing with frequent changes and an welcoming community vibe.

A beginner-friendly contra dance night with a 7 p.m. lesson, then caller-led sets to a live band. Expect upbeat, social partner dancing with frequent changes and an welcoming community vibe.
A beginner-friendly contra dance night with a 7 p.m. lesson, then caller-led sets to a live band. Expect upbeat, social partner dancing with frequent changes and an welcoming community vibe.