
Odditorium Comedy Freakshow
Late-night open mic in a quirky West Asheville venue where comics test fresh bits, oddball characters, and crowd-driven riffs. A come-as-you-are comedy freakshow with a rotating lineup and unpredictable energy.
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A late-night comedy open mic in a quirky West Asheville haunt where first-timers and seasoned comics test new bits in a fast-moving, anything-goes room. Expect a local crowd, surprise performances, and rowdy laughs.

A late-night comedy open mic in a quirky West Asheville haunt where first-timers and seasoned comics test new bits in a fast-moving, anything-goes room. Expect a local crowd, surprise performances, and rowdy laughs.
A late-night comedy open mic in a quirky West Asheville haunt where first-timers and seasoned comics test new bits in a fast-moving, anything-goes room. Expect a local crowd, surprise performances, and rowdy laughs.

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.

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Late-night stand-up brings a rotating lineup of Asheville favorites and touring acts, headlined this week by Southern comic Nathan Owens. Expect a lively cocktail-lounge crowd and punchy club-style sets.
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A pop up standup comedy showcase with a secret lineup and an intimate, no frills vibe inside a River Arts District brewery taproom. Expect late night laughs paired with fresh draft pours and a lively crowd.

A pop up standup comedy showcase with a secret lineup and an intimate, no frills vibe inside a River Arts District brewery taproom. Expect late night laughs paired with fresh draft pours and a lively crowd.
A pop up standup comedy showcase with a secret lineup and an intimate, no frills vibe inside a River Arts District brewery taproom. Expect late night laughs paired with fresh draft pours and a lively crowd.

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A late-night comedy show inside a downtown performing arts center, leaning into sharp storytelling and boundary-pushing humor. Ideal for adults looking for an energetic post-dinner night out.

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Mind-bending mentalism and audience participation pack a 70-minute mindreading performance designed to surprise and unsettle in the best way. Limited seating with an 18+ late-night vibe for an intimate, up-close experience.

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Late-night stand-up in a cocktail lounge with a rotating mix of Asheville favorites and touring comics, headlined this week by local favorite Zlata Cass. Expect a tight club-style set and bar-side laughs every Thursday.
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A late-night mashup party vibe in a West Asheville brewpub where locals mix, mingle, and keep the energy up past midnight. Expect a casual social scene built around drinks, conversation, and spontaneous connections.

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A late-night mashup party vibe in a West Asheville brewpub where locals mix, mingle, and keep the energy up past midnight. Expect a casual social scene built around drinks, conversation, and spontaneous connections.

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Long-form improv spins a single audience suggestion into full narrative arcs with recurring characters and surprising twists. Multiple Misfit teams rotate styles, building sharp, real-time worlds in an intimate theater setting.
Long-form improv spins a single audience suggestion into full narrative arcs with recurring characters and surprising twists. Multiple Misfit teams rotate styles, building sharp, real-time worlds in an intimate theater setting.

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Casual open mic in a downtown kava lounge with Kodey hosting a rotating lineup of performances. Expect low-key nightlife energy and a welcoming stage for first-timers and regulars alike.
Casual open mic in a downtown kava lounge with Kodey hosting a rotating lineup of performances. Expect low-key nightlife energy and a welcoming stage for first-timers and regulars alike.

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A downtown brewery open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham with a casual, come-as-you-are vibe. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM and the mic kicks off at 7:30 PM for musicians, comics, and spoken-word performers.
A downtown brewery open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham with a casual, come-as-you-are vibe. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM and the mic kicks off at 7:30 PM for musicians, comics, and spoken-word performers.

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Late-night rooftop stand-up with sharp one-liners and laid-back bar energy at Antidote. Expect a rotating mix of Asheville regulars and touring comics, headlined by Aaron Naylor’s offbeat jokes about whales and his mom.

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A seated, adults-only vaudeville brunch mixing rapid-fire comedy with juggling, stage magic, burlesque, acrobatics and aerial arts, plus short plays, puppetry, sideshow moments, and live music in a classic variety-show format.
A seated, adults-only vaudeville brunch mixing rapid-fire comedy with juggling, stage magic, burlesque, acrobatics and aerial arts, plus short plays, puppetry, sideshow moments, and live music in a classic variety-show format.

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Late-night sets in a cozy West Asheville brewery taproom, built for a lively crowd and bar-energy atmosphere. Expect an eclectic, high-volume performance vibe suited for a night out on Haywood Road.
Late-night sets in a cozy West Asheville brewery taproom, built for a lively crowd and bar-energy atmosphere. Expect an eclectic, high-volume performance vibe suited for a night out on Haywood Road.

An all-arts open mic where musicians, poets, comedians, and other creatives rotate through short sets in a casual, community-powered showcase. Expect an unpredictable mix of original work, spontaneous collaboration, and supportive crowd energy.

An all-arts open mic where musicians, poets, comedians, and other creatives rotate through short sets in a casual, community-powered showcase. Expect an unpredictable mix of original work, spontaneous collaboration, and supportive crowd energy.
An all-arts open mic where musicians, poets, comedians, and other creatives rotate through short sets in a casual, community-powered showcase. Expect an unpredictable mix of original work, spontaneous collaboration, and supportive crowd energy.

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.