
Improv All Play - The Jam Jam
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.
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High-energy participatory improv with names drawn for on-the-spot scenes; all skill levels are welcomed and gently coached in a supportive, audience-friendly community jam that meets monthly on the fourth Thursday.

High-energy participatory improv with names drawn for on-the-spot scenes; all skill levels are welcomed and gently coached in a supportive, audience-friendly community jam that meets monthly on the fourth Thursday.
High-energy participatory improv with names drawn for on-the-spot scenes; all skill levels are welcomed and gently coached in a supportive, audience-friendly community jam that meets monthly on the fourth Thursday.

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.

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.
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.

Rapid-fire, audience-driven improv sketches and ensemble comedy on the North Carolina Stage Company stage, blending playful short-form games and scene work for a high-energy evening of spontaneous humor.

Rapid-fire, audience-driven improv sketches and ensemble comedy on the North Carolina Stage Company stage, blending playful short-form games and scene work for a high-energy evening of spontaneous humor.
Rapid-fire, audience-driven improv sketches and ensemble comedy on the North Carolina Stage Company stage, blending playful short-form games and scene work for a high-energy evening of spontaneous humor.

Rapid-fire long-form improv scenes unfold as a tight ensemble conjures character-driven comedy and theatrical absurdity on the North Carolina Stage Company's pro stage; late-night, audience-reactive performances emphasize risk, wit, and playful callbacks.

Rapid-fire long-form improv scenes unfold as a tight ensemble conjures character-driven comedy and theatrical absurdity on the North Carolina Stage Company's pro stage; late-night, audience-reactive performances emphasize risk, wit, and playful callbacks.
Rapid-fire long-form improv scenes unfold as a tight ensemble conjures character-driven comedy and theatrical absurdity on the North Carolina Stage Company's pro stage; late-night, audience-reactive performances emphasize risk, wit, and playful callbacks.

Queer focused improv workshop led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, combining playful scene work and supportive community-building with free admission and optional donations benefiting Campaign for Southern Equality.

Queer focused improv workshop led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, combining playful scene work and supportive community-building with free admission and optional donations benefiting Campaign for Southern Equality.
Queer focused improv workshop led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, combining playful scene work and supportive community-building with free admission and optional donations benefiting Campaign for Southern Equality.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.

Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.
Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.
Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.

Comedy jam at RAD Brewing's Comedy Basement featuring Modelface Comedy with local Asheville comics, host Jason Reel, and a special secret guest in a beer-and-nightlife setting. Ages 18+.

Comedy jam at RAD Brewing's Comedy Basement featuring Modelface Comedy with local Asheville comics, host Jason Reel, and a special secret guest in a beer-and-nightlife setting. Ages 18+.
Comedy jam at RAD Brewing's Comedy Basement featuring Modelface Comedy with local Asheville comics, host Jason Reel, and a special secret guest in a beer-and-nightlife setting. Ages 18+.

Thursday open-mic at Hi-Wire’s lively taproom invites musicians, poets, and comedians to sign up at 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start; craft beers and a supportive, beginner-friendly crowd fuel communal performances.

Thursday open-mic at Hi-Wire’s lively taproom invites musicians, poets, and comedians to sign up at 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start; craft beers and a supportive, beginner-friendly crowd fuel communal performances.
Thursday open-mic at Hi-Wire’s lively taproom invites musicians, poets, and comedians to sign up at 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start; craft beers and a supportive, beginner-friendly crowd fuel communal performances.

Late-night open-mic stand-up in West Asheville with community-run signup spots; intimate, low-key room welcomes emerging comics and quickfire crowd work, ideal for testing new jokes.

Late-night open-mic stand-up in West Asheville with community-run signup spots; intimate, low-key room welcomes emerging comics and quickfire crowd work, ideal for testing new jokes.
Late-night open-mic stand-up in West Asheville with community-run signup spots; intimate, low-key room welcomes emerging comics and quickfire crowd work, ideal for testing new jokes.

Brass-centered participatory jam led by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, bringing trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, and percussion players together for weekly communal improvisation in The One Stop room at Asheville Music Hall.

Brass-centered participatory jam led by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, bringing trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, and percussion players together for weekly communal improvisation in The One Stop room at Asheville Music Hall.
Brass-centered participatory jam led by members of AVL’s Empire Strikes Brass, bringing trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, and percussion players together for weekly communal improvisation in The One Stop room at Asheville Music Hall.

Targeted musical theatre audition coaching for ACT Mainstage's Hello Dolly!, emphasizing confidence-building, performance polish, and enthusiasm in an open, inclusive workshop at Asheville Community Theatre to prepare hopeful auditioners.

Targeted musical theatre audition coaching for ACT Mainstage's Hello Dolly!, emphasizing confidence-building, performance polish, and enthusiasm in an open, inclusive workshop at Asheville Community Theatre to prepare hopeful auditioners.
Targeted musical theatre audition coaching for ACT Mainstage's Hello Dolly!, emphasizing confidence-building, performance polish, and enthusiasm in an open, inclusive workshop at Asheville Community Theatre to prepare hopeful auditioners.

Lively, inclusive open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers in Sweeten Creek Brewing's relaxed taproom, encouraging beginners and seasoned performers alike during a weekly early evening showcase.

Lively, inclusive open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers in Sweeten Creek Brewing's relaxed taproom, encouraging beginners and seasoned performers alike during a weekly early evening showcase.
Lively, inclusive open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers in Sweeten Creek Brewing's relaxed taproom, encouraging beginners and seasoned performers alike during a weekly early evening showcase.

Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.

Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.
Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.

High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.

High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.
High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.

Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.

Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.
Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.

Late-night stand-up showcase of local Asheville comedians in a brewery taproom, pairing short sets with craft beers and a relaxed, conversational crowd; casual seating and community-focused laughs for comedy fans.

Late-night stand-up showcase of local Asheville comedians in a brewery taproom, pairing short sets with craft beers and a relaxed, conversational crowd; casual seating and community-focused laughs for comedy fans.
Late-night stand-up showcase of local Asheville comedians in a brewery taproom, pairing short sets with craft beers and a relaxed, conversational crowd; casual seating and community-focused laughs for comedy fans.

Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.

Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.