
Free Intro to Improv Class
Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note 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.

Free community improv session led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, emphasizing playful scene work, trust exercises, and inclusive ensemble games in a welcoming queer affirming atmosphere.

Free community improv session led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, emphasizing playful scene work, trust exercises, and inclusive ensemble games in a welcoming queer affirming atmosphere.
Free community improv session led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, emphasizing playful scene work, trust exercises, and inclusive ensemble games in a welcoming queer affirming atmosphere.

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.

Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.

Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.
Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.

A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.

A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.
A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.

Collaborative short film ideation night with story improvisation games and group pitching to land on a shootable concept for the Asheville area. Welcoming creative meetup with no experience required, held in an art gallery setting.

Collaborative short film ideation night with story improvisation games and group pitching to land on a shootable concept for the Asheville area. Welcoming creative meetup with no experience required, held in an art gallery setting.
Collaborative short film ideation night with story improvisation games and group pitching to land on a shootable concept for the Asheville area. Welcoming creative meetup with no experience required, held in an art gallery setting.

Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.

Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.
Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.

Beginner-friendly, hands-on filmmaking basics covering story structure, shooting techniques, and simple editing workflows. A community-centered workshop in a public library setting geared toward first-time creators and curious film fans.

Beginner-friendly, hands-on filmmaking basics covering story structure, shooting techniques, and simple editing workflows. A community-centered workshop in a public library setting geared toward first-time creators and curious film fans.
Beginner-friendly, hands-on filmmaking basics covering story structure, shooting techniques, and simple editing workflows. A community-centered workshop in a public library setting geared toward first-time creators and curious film fans.

Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.

Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.

Long-form improv spins full story arcs and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit teams rotate distinct styles for a late-night theater comedy set.

Long-form improv spins full story arcs and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit teams rotate distinct styles for a late-night theater comedy set.
Long-form improv spins full story arcs and recurring characters from a single audience suggestion, building sharp, surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit teams rotate distinct styles for a late-night theater comedy set.

Long-form improv spins a single audience suggestion into full story arcs, recurring characters, and sharp twists that build into surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit teams rotate styles for a fast, late-night theater set.

Long-form improv spins a single audience suggestion into full story arcs, recurring characters, and sharp twists that build into surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit teams rotate styles for a fast, late-night theater set.
Long-form improv spins a single audience suggestion into full story arcs, recurring characters, and sharp twists that build into surprising worlds in real time. Multiple Misfit teams rotate styles for a fast, late-night theater set.

Casual Wednesday evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient hosts who teach anyone; weekly drop-in format welcomes solo players and complete beginners from 5:30–9:30 p.m.

Casual Wednesday evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient hosts who teach anyone; weekly drop-in format welcomes solo players and complete beginners from 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Casual Wednesday evenings of tabletop strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient hosts who teach anyone; weekly drop-in format welcomes solo players and complete beginners from 5:30–9:30 p.m.

Fast-paced improv comedy from teams across North and South Carolina, bouncing from sharp characters to big group games in a classic black-box theater setting. Early-evening festival slot with doors at 4:30 and a 5pm start.

Fast-paced improv comedy from teams across North and South Carolina, bouncing from sharp characters to big group games in a classic black-box theater setting. Early-evening festival slot with doors at 4:30 and a 5pm start.
Fast-paced improv comedy from teams across North and South Carolina, bouncing from sharp characters to big group games in a classic black-box theater setting. Early-evening festival slot with doors at 4:30 and a 5pm start.

Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.

Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.
Spirited Improv Performance at Swannanoa, NC featuring unscripted collective creativity with music-making, dance, singing, acting, costumed silliness and storytelling. Invites audience participation and appeals to community interested in comedy, theater, spiritual and wellness experiences.

Low pressure Toastmasters style public speaking practice with short prepared and impromptu speeches, plus supportive feedback. Guests can drop in free with no prep for a small group weekly meeting that builds confidence and communication skills.

Low pressure Toastmasters style public speaking practice with short prepared and impromptu speeches, plus supportive feedback. Guests can drop in free with no prep for a small group weekly meeting that builds confidence and communication skills.
Low pressure Toastmasters style public speaking practice with short prepared and impromptu speeches, plus supportive feedback. Guests can drop in free with no prep for a small group weekly meeting that builds confidence and communication skills.

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).

Late-night stand-up in a brewery taproom with a secret lineup and fast-paced sets. Expect rowdy, adult-leaning humor and a lively after-hours crowd in the River Arts District.

Late-night stand-up in a brewery taproom with a secret lineup and fast-paced sets. Expect rowdy, adult-leaning humor and a lively after-hours crowd in the River Arts District.
Late-night stand-up in a brewery taproom with a secret lineup and fast-paced sets. Expect rowdy, adult-leaning humor and a lively after-hours crowd in the River Arts District.

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.

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.

Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.

Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.