
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.

Drop in improv jams featuring coach supported scenes and bucket draw onstage turns at a community center; pressure free, all levels participation or casual watching encouraged.

Drop in improv jams featuring coach supported scenes and bucket draw onstage turns at a community center; pressure free, all levels participation or casual watching encouraged.
Drop in improv jams featuring coach supported scenes and bucket draw onstage turns at a community center; pressure free, all levels participation or casual watching encouraged.

Quick-witted, high-energy improvised sketches and audience-driven games in an intimate black-box setting, merging ensemble chemistry, spontaneous character work, and loud laughter for a late-night crowd.

Quick-witted, high-energy improvised sketches and audience-driven games in an intimate black-box setting, merging ensemble chemistry, spontaneous character work, and loud laughter for a late-night crowd.
Quick-witted, high-energy improvised sketches and audience-driven games in an intimate black-box setting, merging ensemble chemistry, spontaneous character work, and loud laughter for a late-night crowd.

Playful, queer-centered improv exercises led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, emphasizing collaboration, laughter, and trust-building in a welcoming, donation-friendly workshop for beginners.

Playful, queer-centered improv exercises led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, emphasizing collaboration, laughter, and trust-building in a welcoming, donation-friendly workshop for beginners.
Playful, queer-centered improv exercises led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez, emphasizing collaboration, laughter, and trust-building in a welcoming, donation-friendly workshop for beginners.

Late-night West Asheville comedy open mic with a freakshow vibe, where emerging standups and variety acts try out short sets in a campy, quirky atmosphere.

Late-night West Asheville comedy open mic with a freakshow vibe, where emerging standups and variety acts try out short sets in a campy, quirky atmosphere.
Late-night West Asheville comedy open mic with a freakshow vibe, where emerging standups and variety acts try out short sets in a campy, quirky atmosphere.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.

An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.
An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.

Monthly bluegrass jam fills Mills River Brewing Co.'s relaxed taproom with acoustic banjo, fiddle, guitar, and upright bass; first Wednesday 6–9pm welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels in a friendly community circle.

Monthly bluegrass jam fills Mills River Brewing Co.'s relaxed taproom with acoustic banjo, fiddle, guitar, and upright bass; first Wednesday 6–9pm welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels in a friendly community circle.
Monthly bluegrass jam fills Mills River Brewing Co.'s relaxed taproom with acoustic banjo, fiddle, guitar, and upright bass; first Wednesday 6–9pm welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels in a friendly community circle.

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).
Laughs, acoustic sets, and spoken word poetry mingle in an intimate Asheville night, with local comedians, singers, and poets sharing short sets; signups and audience participation create a supportive, beginner friendly showcase vibe.
Laughs, acoustic sets, and spoken word poetry mingle in an intimate Asheville night, with local comedians, singers, and poets sharing short sets; signups and audience participation create a supportive, beginner friendly showcase vibe.
Laughs, acoustic sets, and spoken word poetry mingle in an intimate Asheville night, with local comedians, singers, and poets sharing short sets; signups and audience participation create a supportive, beginner friendly showcase vibe.

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.

Rapid-fire, unscripted comedy as four regional improv teams riff and collide in an intimate parlor; choose a 6:30pm or 8:30pm set, tickets $15 per show.

Rapid-fire, unscripted comedy as four regional improv teams riff and collide in an intimate parlor; choose a 6:30pm or 8:30pm set, tickets $15 per show.
Rapid-fire, unscripted comedy as four regional improv teams riff and collide in an intimate parlor; choose a 6:30pm or 8:30pm set, tickets $15 per show.

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.

Fast paced interactive improv of shortform scenes, games, and songs from audience suggestions, culminating in a fully improvised musical driven by ensemble harmonies and character led storytelling.

Fast paced interactive improv of shortform scenes, games, and songs from audience suggestions, culminating in a fully improvised musical driven by ensemble harmonies and character led storytelling.
Fast paced interactive improv of shortform scenes, games, and songs from audience suggestions, culminating in a fully improvised musical driven by ensemble harmonies and character led storytelling.

Casual weekly tabletop nights featuring strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient teachers at a cozy board game café; drop-in beginners welcome every Wednesday evening from 5:30–9:30.

Casual weekly tabletop nights featuring strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient teachers at a cozy board game café; drop-in beginners welcome every Wednesday evening from 5:30–9:30.
Casual weekly tabletop nights featuring strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient teachers at a cozy board game café; drop-in beginners welcome every Wednesday evening from 5:30–9:30.

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.

Eclectic fringe festival across multiple Asheville venues presenting short form experimental theater, performance art, boundary-pushing comedy, and indie music by local and touring artists with a community driven DIY ethos.

Eclectic fringe festival across multiple Asheville venues presenting short form experimental theater, performance art, boundary-pushing comedy, and indie music by local and touring artists with a community driven DIY ethos.
Eclectic fringe festival across multiple Asheville venues presenting short form experimental theater, performance art, boundary-pushing comedy, and indie music by local and touring artists with a community driven DIY ethos.

Top improvisers spin a single audience suggestion into long form scenes of fully realized characters and sharp, surprising worlds, unfolding in real time for an intimate late night theater audience.

Top improvisers spin a single audience suggestion into long form scenes of fully realized characters and sharp, surprising worlds, unfolding in real time for an intimate late night theater audience.
Top improvisers spin a single audience suggestion into long form scenes of fully realized characters and sharp, surprising worlds, unfolding in real time for an intimate late night theater audience.
Six week improv course for ages 16+ focusing on confidence, creativity, and ensemble play through scene work, status games, and responsiveness, culminating in a friends and family performance at Continuum Art in Hendersonville.
Six week improv course for ages 16+ focusing on confidence, creativity, and ensemble play through scene work, status games, and responsiveness, culminating in a friends and family performance at Continuum Art in Hendersonville.
Six week improv course for ages 16+ focusing on confidence, creativity, and ensemble play through scene work, status games, and responsiveness, culminating in a friends and family performance at Continuum Art in Hendersonville.