AYPROS Wortham Social: Champagne & Comedy

Bottomless champagne, good company, and a sold-out comedy show? Not a bad way to spend a Friday night!
Join AYPROS on Friday, October 30, as we return to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts for another evening with our friends at Wortham. We'll start with a come-as-you-are (leave your business cards at home) social featuring bottomless champagne, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, followed by a night of stand-up comedy featuring BET comedian Shaun Jones.
If you've joined us for one of our previous Wortham socials, you already know these evenings are something special. It's a chance to catch up with familiar faces, meet other young professionals from across Asheville, enjoy a few drinks, and experience one of our city's great performing arts venues together. Whether you're a longtime AYPROS member or coming to your first event, you're welcome to join us.

### The Comedy Zone: Shaun Jones

At 8:00 PM, we'll head into the Tina McGuire Theatre for The Comedy Zone featuring Shaun Jones, a breakout comedian known for BET's Comic View and Starz's 1st Amendment Stand-Up.
Shaun has entertained audiences around the world, appeared in Partners in Crime: The Next Generation, and shared the screen with Jamie Foxx and Sylvester Stallone in Shade. Known for his quick wit, hilarious storytelling, and larger-than-life personality, Shaun is bringing the laughs to downtown Asheville for one seriously entertaining Friday night.

### Important Ticket Information

Both Friday and Saturday's Comedy Zone performances are SOLD OUT to the general public! Fortunately, our friends at Wortham have reserved a limited number of tickets specifically for AYPROS attendees.
A ticket purchase from the Wortham is REQUIRED to attend the comedy performance. Registering for the AYPROS social does not include admission to the show. Also, you do not have to go to the comedy show to attend the social.
Purchase your Comedy Zone tickets through Wortham
If you experience any difficulty purchasing tickets online, call the Wortham Box Office at (828) 257-4530 and let them know you're attending with AYPROS. They'll help you access our reserved tickets.
Trust us, this one is worth every penny.

### Event Details

Friday, October 30, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:50 PM: AYPROS Champagne Social
8:00 PM: The Comedy Zone featuring Shaun Jones
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
18 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

### What to Expect

• A relaxed evening with Asheville's young professional community
• Bottomless champagne, with beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options included during the AYPROS social
• A chance to meet new people and catch up with friends before the show
• A live comedy performance featuring Shaun Jones (ticket required)
• No formal program, business cards, or expectations. Just come enjoy yourself!

Please note: The comedy performance is for ages 18 and older. Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests 21 and older.
We're grateful to our friends at the Wortham Center for continuing to create opportunities for AYPROS members to experience the performing arts right here in Asheville.
Come for the champagne, stay for the laughs, and spend your Friday night with us!
Warm regards,
AYPROS Leadership Team