The Indian standup comedian brings his new show to Fleetwood’s on Dec. 8.
Asheville Comedy Festival provides laughs — and connections
This year’s Asheville Comedy Festival features four separate comedy showcases with 44 comedians from across the United States and Canada. It kicks off Thursday, Aug. 9, at Highland Brewing Co., before moving to The Diana Wortham Theatre for three more showcases on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10 and 11.
Smart Bets: Judah Friedlander
The former “30 Rock” actor brings his latest stand-up show to The Orange Peel on June 23.
AVL Beer Week 2018: The Odditorium celebrates five years with new events and concoctions
“We always say, ‘It takes a village to run this place,’” says Amy Marshall, who owns the West Asheville venue with her partner, Tamy Kuper.
Open mics in and around Asheville
There’s typically a time limit for each presenter, and some open mics have a theme or a host to usher the evening along, but what happens in front of the microphone is, truly, wide open to possibility.
Smart Bets: Rob Haze
The Atlanta-based standup and “Tonight Show” alum performs at The Southern on May 19.
Smart Bets: Hot Dog
Comedy duo The Fun Bags performs its new show three times May 10-11 at The Mothlight.
Smart Bets: Talent! A Show
The star-studded benefit for Our VOICE is set for April 23 at The Mothlight.
Eyes Up Here showcase brings women’s stand-up to Fleetwood’s
Producers Erin Terry and Melissa Hahn and comedian Mimi J Benfield discuss the impact Eyes Up Here has had on the North Carolina standup scene.
Arish Singh brings political comedy to Fleetwood’s
The Chicago-based comedian performs on a bill with Harpeet Ess and Liz Greenwood on Feb. 25 at Fleetwood’s.
Smart Bets: Mo Alexander
The Memphis-based standup comedian performs at The Southern on Feb. 17.
Valentine’s Day events around Asheville
Celebrate the multifaceted emotion this year, with a multitude of local events.
Smart Bets: Chanel Ali
The New York City standup comedian plays The Southern on Jan. 20.
Conscious Party: SuperHappy Telethon
The two-day comedy/variety extravaganza to benefit Arms Around ASD takes place Jan. 19-20 at The Magnetic Theater.
Asheville’s comedians take on the big issues
Local comedians talk craft and the potential for Asheville’s comedy scene.
Smart bets: Brendan Gay
The Chicago-based comedian performs at The Southern Kitchen and Bar on Saturday, Dec. 23.
Smart Bets: Found Footage Festival
Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher guide viewers through oddball VHS offerings culled from thrift stores and garage sales on Dec. 15 at The Grey Eagle.
‘Ho-Ho-Holiday Rewind’ variety show brings seasonal cheer
On Saturday, Dec. 9, Christine Garvin, her dance students and her professional dance troupe will be bringing back a much-loved seasonal tradition, Ho-Ho-Holiday Rewind — a hilariously entertaining holiday-themed variety show that’s had Asheville audiences giggling since 2012.
Smart Bets: The Crooner and the Clown
Country/folk musician Austin Lucas and comedian Ryan Singer stop by The Odditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m.
Smart Bets: Fortune Feimster
The Charlotte native and ‘Mindy Project’ cast member visits The Grey Eagle for 7 and 9:30 p.m. shows on Friday, Sept. 22, and Saturday, Sept. 23.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features the first album by local band Hustle Souls, a new location for Urban Dharma, and Poetry Cabaret’s reflections on performing at Capital Fringe Festival.