Comedy Crash Course

Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, Virginia, United States

Comedy Crash Course is a three-hour introductory workshop into the art of stand-up comedy. Professional comics teach you how to uncover humor in your personal experiences. You’ll learn the basics of structuring jokes, comedy writing, and stand-up techniques in an interactive environment.About the InstructorsDavid “Catash” Morch, a multi-talented entertainer hailing from the enchanting landscapes of […]

Open Studio

This seven-week class meets on Saturdays: September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, and 25 (skip 10/11). Each session is 2.5 hours.​"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow.​" -PicassoASAP Open Studio offers 2.5 hours weekly for​ increasing creative confidence, enhancing skill with diverse materials, and […]

Comedy Bootcamp

This six-week class will meet on Saturdays: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, and 25 (skip 10/11). Each session is 3 hours.Learn the basics of standup comedy in this six-week class taught by professional comics. The class ends with a graduation show where you’ll deliver a five-minute comedy set to a public audience. Our […]

ASAP Choir

This six-week class will meet on seven-week class meets on Sundays, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 and November 2 (skip October 12). Join the ASAP choir for a fun and collaborative experience in vocal music! Singers of all levels come together to explore a wide range of music genres. With the help […]

ASAP Open Mic

VooDoo Brewing 300 Constitution Dr Suite 109, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Come grab a drink or a bite to eat while supporting hilarious and insightful military-connected performers at this open mic. The show is open to all art forms — comedy, storytelling, spoken word, and more. Admission is free and open to the public.Interested in performing? Sign up here.

Free

Watercolor Fundamentals

110 Gallery 110 East Mellen Street, Hampton, Virginia, United States

This 6-week class meets on Thursdays: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23. Each session is 2 hours.Explore the fundamentals of watercolor painting like wet on wet painting, layering, and color mixing in this beginner-friendly class. Watercolor painting also involves some pen and ink drawing to supplement your art. All materials will be […]

Architect Your Novel

The Muse Writers Center 2200 Colonial Ave, Suite #3, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

This four-week class will meet on Saturdays: September 20, 27, October 4, and 18 (skip 10/11). Each session is 2 hours.In this 4-session class, we’ll dive into crafting the blueprint for your novel. You’ll learn how to build a strong foundation using classic storytelling frameworks, including the Hero’s Journey and Blake Snyder’s Beat Sheet formula. Together, […]

Improv Workshop

Bayside Library 936 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Learn the basic building blocks of improv comedy in this 2-hour workshop. Improv can help you become more spontaneous, less self-conscious, and have fun. We'll play short form, quick-fire improv games in a supportive environment.About the InstructorPhilip Jacobson is a professional Film and Stage Actor, Acting Coach, Improv Instructor, Filmmaker, and Improv Comedian. He has […]