
ALL ARTS OPEN MIC
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.
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Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.

Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.
Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.

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.

Weekly 6pm open mic in a casual taproom inviting poets, acoustic musicians, comedians, and storytellers to sign up and share original material, with a supportive crowd and low pressure, beginner friendly vibe.

Weekly 6pm open mic in a casual taproom inviting poets, acoustic musicians, comedians, and storytellers to sign up and share original material, with a supportive crowd and low pressure, beginner friendly vibe.
Weekly 6pm open mic in a casual taproom inviting poets, acoustic musicians, comedians, and storytellers to sign up and share original material, with a supportive crowd and low pressure, beginner friendly vibe.

Three-day weekend celebration of intimate storytelling, literary readings, and hands-on workshops that highlight local writers, performers, and community collaboration in a cozy parlor setting with conversational vibes.

Three-day weekend celebration of intimate storytelling, literary readings, and hands-on workshops that highlight local writers, performers, and community collaboration in a cozy parlor setting with conversational vibes.
Three-day weekend celebration of intimate storytelling, literary readings, and hands-on workshops that highlight local writers, performers, and community collaboration in a cozy parlor setting with conversational vibes.

A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.

A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.
A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.

Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.

Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.
Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.

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.

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.

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.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.

True, five-minute personal stories hit the mic in a fast-paced storytelling competition themed SUS—deception, suspicion, shady messages, and gut feelings gone right or wrong. Expect big laughs, tense twists, and audience-fueled energy late night in a club setting.

True, five-minute personal stories hit the mic in a fast-paced storytelling competition themed SUS—deception, suspicion, shady messages, and gut feelings gone right or wrong. Expect big laughs, tense twists, and audience-fueled energy late night in a club setting.
True, five-minute personal stories hit the mic in a fast-paced storytelling competition themed SUS—deception, suspicion, shady messages, and gut feelings gone right or wrong. Expect big laughs, tense twists, and audience-fueled energy late night in a club setting.
Weekly Tuesday-night stage time in a cozy kava bar where poets, comedians, singers, and musicians rotate through short sets. A laid-back late-night community hang with an open-to-anyone sign-up vibe.
Weekly Tuesday-night stage time in a cozy kava bar where poets, comedians, singers, and musicians rotate through short sets. A laid-back late-night community hang with an open-to-anyone sign-up vibe.
Weekly Tuesday-night stage time in a cozy kava bar where poets, comedians, singers, and musicians rotate through short sets. A laid-back late-night community hang with an open-to-anyone sign-up vibe.

Spoken word and open mic poetry in a rooftop café with sweeping views of Mount Pisgah and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sip seasonal cocktails, locally sourced tea and coffee, and fresh café fare while listening to regional and visiting poets.

Spoken word and open mic poetry in a rooftop café with sweeping views of Mount Pisgah and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sip seasonal cocktails, locally sourced tea and coffee, and fresh café fare while listening to regional and visiting poets.
Spoken word and open mic poetry in a rooftop café with sweeping views of Mount Pisgah and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sip seasonal cocktails, locally sourced tea and coffee, and fresh café fare while listening to regional and visiting poets.

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.

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.

A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.

A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.
A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.