
LGTBQ+ Improv Workshop
Playful improv exercises — scene work, ensemble listening, and yes and games — in a supportive queer centered atmosphere led by Misfit improvisers Megan Piscitelle and Stevie Ramirez; free with optional donations.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).

Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).
Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.

Gentle, trauma informed virtual listening circle fostering community healing, connection, and reflection through guided prompts, confidential sharing, and skilled facilitation; free online session with optional registration at avl.mx/f9u.

Gentle, trauma informed virtual listening circle fostering community healing, connection, and reflection through guided prompts, confidential sharing, and skilled facilitation; free online session with optional registration at avl.mx/f9u.
Gentle, trauma informed virtual listening circle fostering community healing, connection, and reflection through guided prompts, confidential sharing, and skilled facilitation; free online session with optional registration at avl.mx/f9u.
Community driven five minute true life tales about deception and suspicion performed live in a low lit music room; sign up to compete or settle in for humorous, awkward, and revealing personal nonfiction.
Community driven five minute true life tales about deception and suspicion performed live in a low lit music room; sign up to compete or settle in for humorous, awkward, and revealing personal nonfiction.
Community driven five minute true life tales about deception and suspicion performed live in a low lit music room; sign up to compete or settle in for humorous, awkward, and revealing personal nonfiction.

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.
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.

Hands-on, soul-nourishing workshop teaching chakra anatomy and resonance while participants play crystal singing bowls to explore healing sound frequencies; guided instruction emphasizes balancing the seven chakras and experiential sound practice.

Hands-on, soul-nourishing workshop teaching chakra anatomy and resonance while participants play crystal singing bowls to explore healing sound frequencies; guided instruction emphasizes balancing the seven chakras and experiential sound practice.
Hands-on, soul-nourishing workshop teaching chakra anatomy and resonance while participants play crystal singing bowls to explore healing sound frequencies; guided instruction emphasizes balancing the seven chakras and experiential sound practice.

Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.

Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.

Rowdy late-night open-mic comedy in The Odditorium's intimate West Asheville room, spotlighting emerging local and alternative comedians in an amateur-friendly setting for experimental sets and communal laughs.

Rowdy late-night open-mic comedy in The Odditorium's intimate West Asheville room, spotlighting emerging local and alternative comedians in an amateur-friendly setting for experimental sets and communal laughs.
Rowdy late-night open-mic comedy in The Odditorium's intimate West Asheville room, spotlighting emerging local and alternative comedians in an amateur-friendly setting for experimental sets and communal laughs.

Gentle peer-led online gatherings for LGBTQ+ young people aged 17–24 to share experiences, discuss mental health and wellbeing, and build supportive community in a welcoming virtual space (not a crisis service).

Gentle peer-led online gatherings for LGBTQ+ young people aged 17–24 to share experiences, discuss mental health and wellbeing, and build supportive community in a welcoming virtual space (not a crisis service).
Gentle peer-led online gatherings for LGBTQ+ young people aged 17–24 to share experiences, discuss mental health and wellbeing, and build supportive community in a welcoming virtual space (not a crisis service).

High-energy queer dance party with rotating DJs spinning booty- and bass-heavy house, twerk, and club mixes for a 21-plus, body-positive late-night crowd in a downtown bar setting.

High-energy queer dance party with rotating DJs spinning booty- and bass-heavy house, twerk, and club mixes for a 21-plus, body-positive late-night crowd in a downtown bar setting.
High-energy queer dance party with rotating DJs spinning booty- and bass-heavy house, twerk, and club mixes for a 21-plus, body-positive late-night crowd in a downtown bar setting.

Resonant vocal toning and guided sound exercises designed to activate light language, clear energetic blockages, and soothe the nervous system; followed by a supine sound-and-energy healing integration to embody the shifts.

Resonant vocal toning and guided sound exercises designed to activate light language, clear energetic blockages, and soothe the nervous system; followed by a supine sound-and-energy healing integration to embody the shifts.
Resonant vocal toning and guided sound exercises designed to activate light language, clear energetic blockages, and soothe the nervous system; followed by a supine sound-and-energy healing integration to embody the shifts.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Two-and-a-half-day intentional creativity retreat blending guided journaling, inquiry, and expressive art to dismantle limiting beliefs, catalyze emotional release, and co-create a clear, embodied vision for the new year.

Two-and-a-half-day intentional creativity retreat blending guided journaling, inquiry, and expressive art to dismantle limiting beliefs, catalyze emotional release, and co-create a clear, embodied vision for the new year.
Two-and-a-half-day intentional creativity retreat blending guided journaling, inquiry, and expressive art to dismantle limiting beliefs, catalyze emotional release, and co-create a clear, embodied vision for the new year.