ALL ARTS OPEN MIC
Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.
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Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.
Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.
Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
A mixed-discipline open stage where music, poetry, comedy bits, and other creative acts rotate through quick sets. Expect an informal, supportive crowd vibe and spontaneous audience participation.
A mixed-discipline open stage where music, poetry, comedy bits, and other creative acts rotate through quick sets. Expect an informal, supportive crowd vibe and spontaneous audience participation.
A mixed-discipline open stage where music, poetry, comedy bits, and other creative acts rotate through quick sets. Expect an informal, supportive crowd vibe and spontaneous audience participation.
A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic for a lively, supportive night of creative sharing. Grab a beer and rotate through rapid-fire performances and community hangouts.
A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic for a lively, supportive night of creative sharing. Grab a beer and rotate through rapid-fire performances and community hangouts.
A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic for a lively, supportive night of creative sharing. Grab a beer and rotate through rapid-fire performances and community hangouts.
Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.
Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.
Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
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.
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.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.
Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.
Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.
Low-key stage time at a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets. A friendly late-night hang for trying new material and meeting local creatives in Weaverville.
Low-key stage time at a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets. A friendly late-night hang for trying new material and meeting local creatives in Weaverville.
Low-key stage time at a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets. A friendly late-night hang for trying new material and meeting local creatives in Weaverville.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
Rapid-fire PechaKucha talks from Asheville locals—20 slides at 20 seconds each—deliver a tight mix of design, culture, and personal storytelling. Post-show hanging out continues in a bar setting with strong nonalcoholic options and a food truck.
Names drawn from a bucket launch rapid fire scene work and playful group games in an inclusive, beginner friendly improv jam. Free monthly (fourth Thursday) community gathering welcomes new players and casual viewers.
Names drawn from a bucket launch rapid fire scene work and playful group games in an inclusive, beginner friendly improv jam. Free monthly (fourth Thursday) community gathering welcomes new players and casual viewers.
Names drawn from a bucket launch rapid fire scene work and playful group games in an inclusive, beginner friendly improv jam. Free monthly (fourth Thursday) community gathering welcomes new players and casual viewers.
A free Sunday-night open jam on a taproom stage where any musician can sit in, guided by rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists. Relaxed community hangout with pours flowing before the 6:30pm start.
A free Sunday-night open jam on a taproom stage where any musician can sit in, guided by rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists. Relaxed community hangout with pours flowing before the 6:30pm start.
A free Sunday-night open jam on a taproom stage where any musician can sit in, guided by rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists. Relaxed community hangout with pours flowing before the 6:30pm start.
A grown up, slightly weird take on grade school show and tell where people share meaningful objects, stories, and creative surprises in an intimate parlor setting. Expect playful prompts and community connection on the last Sunday each month.
A grown up, slightly weird take on grade school show and tell where people share meaningful objects, stories, and creative surprises in an intimate parlor setting. Expect playful prompts and community connection on the last Sunday each month.
A grown up, slightly weird take on grade school show and tell where people share meaningful objects, stories, and creative surprises in an intimate parlor setting. Expect playful prompts and community connection on the last Sunday each month.