THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM - "MAGIC"
True, five minute personal tales compete under the theme “MAGIC,” from wild coincidences to impossible moments that defy logic. Expect a lively, audience driven storytelling slam with sign ups on site and big laughs late night.
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True, five minute personal stories compete on a “Nine to Five” work life theme, from first jobs and side hustles to awkward HR meetings and midnight oil moments. Expect audience energy, signup slots, and a lively late night listening crowd.
True, five minute personal stories compete on a “Nine to Five” work life theme, from first jobs and side hustles to awkward HR meetings and midnight oil moments. Expect audience energy, signup slots, and a lively late night listening crowd.
True, five minute personal stories compete on a “Nine to Five” work life theme, from first jobs and side hustles to awkward HR meetings and midnight oil moments. Expect audience energy, signup slots, and a lively late night listening crowd.
True, personal five minute stories hit the "Home for the Holidays" theme, from chaotic family gatherings and surprise reunions to last minute takeout and peace keeping under the table. Audience energy and friendly competition drive the storytelling showdown.
True, personal five minute stories hit the "Home for the Holidays" theme, from chaotic family gatherings and surprise reunions to last minute takeout and peace keeping under the table. Audience energy and friendly competition drive the storytelling showdown.
True, personal five minute stories hit the "Home for the Holidays" theme, from chaotic family gatherings and surprise reunions to last minute takeout and peace keeping under the table. Audience energy and friendly competition drive the storytelling showdown.

Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.

Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.
Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.

A grab bag stand up open mic where first timers, regulars, and road comics trade short sets in a late night lounge vibe. Expect uncensored crowd energy and surprise drop ins from seasoned credits.

A grab bag stand up open mic where first timers, regulars, and road comics trade short sets in a late night lounge vibe. Expect uncensored crowd energy and surprise drop ins from seasoned credits.
A grab bag stand up open mic where first timers, regulars, and road comics trade short sets in a late night lounge vibe. Expect uncensored crowd energy and surprise drop ins from seasoned credits.

Fast-paced sign up go up stand-up sets in a late-night lounge vibe, mixing Asheville regulars with traveling comedians and the occasional Netflix or Comedy Central credit. Expect a chaotic, grab-bag lineup from first-timers to seasoned pros.

Fast-paced sign up go up stand-up sets in a late-night lounge vibe, mixing Asheville regulars with traveling comedians and the occasional Netflix or Comedy Central credit. Expect a chaotic, grab-bag lineup from first-timers to seasoned pros.
Fast-paced sign up go up stand-up sets in a late-night lounge vibe, mixing Asheville regulars with traveling comedians and the occasional Netflix or Comedy Central credit. Expect a chaotic, grab-bag lineup from first-timers to seasoned pros.

Late-night stand-up in an intimate downtown comedy room with rotating comics, quick punchlines, and crowd-ready energy. A lively night-out vibe built for adults looking for big laughs and bar-night momentum.

Late-night stand-up in an intimate downtown comedy room with rotating comics, quick punchlines, and crowd-ready energy. A lively night-out vibe built for adults looking for big laughs and bar-night momentum.
Late-night stand-up in an intimate downtown comedy room with rotating comics, quick punchlines, and crowd-ready energy. A lively night-out vibe built for adults looking for big laughs and bar-night momentum.

Long-running stand-up open mic with a true grab-bag lineup—Asheville regulars, touring comics, first-timers, and occasional TV credits—rotating rapidly for unpredictable laughs. Sign-up then hit the mic in an intimate downtown bar setting.

Long-running stand-up open mic with a true grab-bag lineup—Asheville regulars, touring comics, first-timers, and occasional TV credits—rotating rapidly for unpredictable laughs. Sign-up then hit the mic in an intimate downtown bar setting.
Long-running stand-up open mic with a true grab-bag lineup—Asheville regulars, touring comics, first-timers, and occasional TV credits—rotating rapidly for unpredictable laughs. Sign-up then hit the mic in an intimate downtown bar setting.

A grab bag stand-up open mic with quick sign-up, go-up slots and a mix of Asheville regulars, traveling comics, and first-timers alongside polished sets from touring credits. Expect anything-goes late-night laughs in an intimate Wall Street lounge.

A grab bag stand-up open mic with quick sign-up, go-up slots and a mix of Asheville regulars, traveling comics, and first-timers alongside polished sets from touring credits. Expect anything-goes late-night laughs in an intimate Wall Street lounge.
A grab bag stand-up open mic with quick sign-up, go-up slots and a mix of Asheville regulars, traveling comics, and first-timers alongside polished sets from touring credits. Expect anything-goes late-night laughs in an intimate Wall Street lounge.

Mind-bending mindreading and psychological illusion in a tight 70-minute, highly interactive late-night show where audience choices drive the surprises. Limited seating and an 18+ crowd create an intimate, high-stakes vibe.

Mind-bending mindreading and psychological illusion in a tight 70-minute, highly interactive late-night show where audience choices drive the surprises. Limited seating and an 18+ crowd create an intimate, high-stakes vibe.
Mind-bending mindreading and psychological illusion in a tight 70-minute, highly interactive late-night show where audience choices drive the surprises. Limited seating and an 18+ crowd create an intimate, high-stakes vibe.

A late-night stand-up set with a secret lineup blending Asheville favorites and touring big-city comics, with surprise drop-ins possible. Starts at 9pm after 8:30 doors in a River Arts District brewery taproom (18+).

A late-night stand-up set with a secret lineup blending Asheville favorites and touring big-city comics, with surprise drop-ins possible. Starts at 9pm after 8:30 doors in a River Arts District brewery taproom (18+).
A late-night stand-up set with a secret lineup blending Asheville favorites and touring big-city comics, with surprise drop-ins possible. Starts at 9pm after 8:30 doors in a River Arts District brewery taproom (18+).
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.
Cult and classic films get hilariously condensed into ten minute stage plays, with ramshackle cardboard worlds and thrift store costumes creating a scrappy DIY theater vibe. All ages and fully seated, with options to perform, build sets, or watch while supporting Asheville Bike Recyclery.

Grab a seat in a downtown kava lounge for a casual open mic night hosted by Kodey. Expect a rotating lineup of local voices, acoustic songs, poetry, and low pressure stage time.

Grab a seat in a downtown kava lounge for a casual open mic night hosted by Kodey. Expect a rotating lineup of local voices, acoustic songs, poetry, and low pressure stage time.
Grab a seat in a downtown kava lounge for a casual open mic night hosted by Kodey. Expect a rotating lineup of local voices, acoustic songs, poetry, and low pressure stage time.

Late-night open mic comedy in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, mixing first-timers and seasoned locals in fast-paced sets. Expect a rowdy, anything-goes vibe with rotating stand-up and crowd energy.

Late-night open mic comedy in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, mixing first-timers and seasoned locals in fast-paced sets. Expect a rowdy, anything-goes vibe with rotating stand-up and crowd energy.
Late-night open mic comedy in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, mixing first-timers and seasoned locals in fast-paced sets. Expect a rowdy, anything-goes vibe with rotating stand-up and crowd energy.

Late-night stand-up in a brewery taproom with a surprise lineup and a rowdy, adult-humor vibe. Grab fresh pints while comics deliver fast-paced sets designed for a true after-hours crowd.

Late-night stand-up in a brewery taproom with a surprise lineup and a rowdy, adult-humor vibe. Grab fresh pints while comics deliver fast-paced sets designed for a true after-hours crowd.
Late-night stand-up in a brewery taproom with a surprise lineup and a rowdy, adult-humor vibe. Grab fresh pints while comics deliver fast-paced sets designed for a true after-hours crowd.
A 12 hour River Arts District festival that packs the Grey Eagle stages and surrounding spaces with live bands, live painting, and immersive art installations. Expect local led One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets, and all ages community energy from late morning through night.
A 12 hour River Arts District festival that packs the Grey Eagle stages and surrounding spaces with live bands, live painting, and immersive art installations. Expect local led One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets, and all ages community energy from late morning through night.
A 12 hour River Arts District festival that packs the Grey Eagle stages and surrounding spaces with live bands, live painting, and immersive art installations. Expect local led One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets, and all ages community energy from late morning through night.

A relaxed downtown brewery hang where local performers rotate through short sets and first-timers can take the stage. Sip craft beer in an easygoing room built for cheering on Asheville talent.

A relaxed downtown brewery hang where local performers rotate through short sets and first-timers can take the stage. Sip craft beer in an easygoing room built for cheering on Asheville talent.
A relaxed downtown brewery hang where local performers rotate through short sets and first-timers can take the stage. Sip craft beer in an easygoing room built for cheering on Asheville talent.

Fast-paced improv comedy with unpredictable characters, audience-inspired scenes, and big laughs in a black box theater setting. A late-night weekend show that leans lively, spontaneous, and interactive.

Fast-paced improv comedy with unpredictable characters, audience-inspired scenes, and big laughs in a black box theater setting. A late-night weekend show that leans lively, spontaneous, and interactive.
Fast-paced improv comedy with unpredictable characters, audience-inspired scenes, and big laughs in a black box theater setting. A late-night weekend show that leans lively, spontaneous, and interactive.

A downtown brewery open mic night with Tony Willingham hosting, where performers sign up at 6:30 PM before the showcase kicks off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual, come-as-you-are stage for local music, poetry, and comedy.

A downtown brewery open mic night with Tony Willingham hosting, where performers sign up at 6:30 PM before the showcase kicks off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual, come-as-you-are stage for local music, poetry, and comedy.
A downtown brewery open mic night with Tony Willingham hosting, where performers sign up at 6:30 PM before the showcase kicks off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual, come-as-you-are stage for local music, poetry, and comedy.

Cocktails set the mood for a late-night storytelling circle of Appalachian haints, ghost tales, and local folklore in a distillery lounge. Anyone can step up to share a spooky story or relax and listen.

Cocktails set the mood for a late-night storytelling circle of Appalachian haints, ghost tales, and local folklore in a distillery lounge. Anyone can step up to share a spooky story or relax and listen.
Cocktails set the mood for a late-night storytelling circle of Appalachian haints, ghost tales, and local folklore in a distillery lounge. Anyone can step up to share a spooky story or relax and listen.

Quick-thinking improv games get a spooky Halloween makeover with costume-friendly antics and big crowd laughs. Expect raffle prizes, unpredictable audience-driven scenes, and a one-night-only late-night theater vibe.

Quick-thinking improv games get a spooky Halloween makeover with costume-friendly antics and big crowd laughs. Expect raffle prizes, unpredictable audience-driven scenes, and a one-night-only late-night theater vibe.
Quick-thinking improv games get a spooky Halloween makeover with costume-friendly antics and big crowd laughs. Expect raffle prizes, unpredictable audience-driven scenes, and a one-night-only late-night theater vibe.