
ALL ARTS OPEN MIC | Sunday Evening Sessions | FREE
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy, dance, and music in an all-arts open mic format. A supportive Sunday-evening gathering for Asheville creators and listeners to connect and cheer on local talent.
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Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.

Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.
Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.

An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.

An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.
An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.

A lively all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets and crowd interaction. Expect a creative, community-forward night in a brewery taproom with sign-ups starting around 6pm.

A lively all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets and crowd interaction. Expect a creative, community-forward night in a brewery taproom with sign-ups starting around 6pm.
A lively all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets and crowd interaction. Expect a creative, community-forward night in a brewery taproom with sign-ups starting around 6pm.

True, personal five-minute stories land in rapid-fire rounds as audience and judges pick favorites in a classic StorySLAM format. Expect funny, heartfelt, and unpredictable tales with an anything-goes theme and open signup.

True, personal five-minute stories land in rapid-fire rounds as audience and judges pick favorites in a classic StorySLAM format. Expect funny, heartfelt, and unpredictable tales with an anything-goes theme and open signup.
True, personal five-minute stories land in rapid-fire rounds as audience and judges pick favorites in a classic StorySLAM format. Expect funny, heartfelt, and unpredictable tales with an anything-goes theme and open signup.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.

A downtown brewery open mic night with a hosted lineup and early sign-ups. Grab a drink and catch a rotating mix of local performers as the mic kicks off at 7:30 PM.

A downtown brewery open mic night with a hosted lineup and early sign-ups. Grab a drink and catch a rotating mix of local performers as the mic kicks off at 7:30 PM.
A downtown brewery open mic night with a hosted lineup and early sign-ups. Grab a drink and catch a rotating mix of local performers as the mic kicks off at 7:30 PM.

Fast-paced stand-up open mic with a true grab-bag lineup—Asheville regulars, touring comics, and first-timers sharing short sets. Expect anything from polished Netflix-level jokes to chaotic late-night crowd energy in an intimate lounge setting.

Fast-paced stand-up open mic with a true grab-bag lineup—Asheville regulars, touring comics, and first-timers sharing short sets. Expect anything from polished Netflix-level jokes to chaotic late-night crowd energy in an intimate lounge setting.
Fast-paced stand-up open mic with a true grab-bag lineup—Asheville regulars, touring comics, and first-timers sharing short sets. Expect anything from polished Netflix-level jokes to chaotic late-night crowd energy in an intimate lounge setting.

A laid-back evening where poets, singer songwriters, and comedians rotate through short sets in a downtown taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on local talent or step up to the mic yourself.

A laid-back evening where poets, singer songwriters, and comedians rotate through short sets in a downtown taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on local talent or step up to the mic yourself.
A laid-back evening where poets, singer songwriters, and comedians rotate through short sets in a downtown taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on local talent or step up to the mic yourself.

Late-night open mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville venue where local comics test fresh material and offbeat bits. Expect an anything-goes freakshow vibe with fast sets and a lively crowd.

Late-night open mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville venue where local comics test fresh material and offbeat bits. Expect an anything-goes freakshow vibe with fast sets and a lively crowd.
Late-night open mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville venue where local comics test fresh material and offbeat bits. Expect an anything-goes freakshow vibe with fast sets and a lively crowd.

A welcoming, queer- and trans-inclusive comedy mic invites women, nonbinary, queer, and femme performers to test jokes in five-minute sets. Expect supportive stand-up, community-minded humor, and a no-heckling room.

A welcoming, queer- and trans-inclusive comedy mic invites women, nonbinary, queer, and femme performers to test jokes in five-minute sets. Expect supportive stand-up, community-minded humor, and a no-heckling room.
A welcoming, queer- and trans-inclusive comedy mic invites women, nonbinary, queer, and femme performers to test jokes in five-minute sets. Expect supportive stand-up, community-minded humor, and a no-heckling room.

Local writers read original prose and poetry in a welcoming monthly literary gathering, with four-minute turns for members and newcomers; listeners are invited to discover Henderson County voices.

Local writers read original prose and poetry in a welcoming monthly literary gathering, with four-minute turns for members and newcomers; listeners are invited to discover Henderson County voices.
Local writers read original prose and poetry in a welcoming monthly literary gathering, with four-minute turns for members and newcomers; listeners are invited to discover Henderson County voices.

Local performers rotate through a casual open mic hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge. Expect an intimate, late-night vibe with a mix of music, spoken word, and first-time acts testing new material.

Local performers rotate through a casual open mic hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge. Expect an intimate, late-night vibe with a mix of music, spoken word, and first-time acts testing new material.
Local performers rotate through a casual open mic hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge. Expect an intimate, late-night vibe with a mix of music, spoken word, and first-time acts testing new material.

Laid back, laugh filled improv exercises designed to tap creativity and build confidence in beginners; free intro class at Misfit Improv's small studio with no pressure to perform; RSVP to secure your spot—stairs entry.

Laid back, laugh filled improv exercises designed to tap creativity and build confidence in beginners; free intro class at Misfit Improv's small studio with no pressure to perform; RSVP to secure your spot—stairs entry.
Laid back, laugh filled improv exercises designed to tap creativity and build confidence in beginners; free intro class at Misfit Improv's small studio with no pressure to perform; RSVP to secure your spot—stairs entry.

Personal five-minute true stories explore enchantment, improbable coincidences, unexplained wonders, and the impossible, with audience members competing to bring the night’s “MAGIC” theme vividly to life.

Personal five-minute true stories explore enchantment, improbable coincidences, unexplained wonders, and the impossible, with audience members competing to bring the night’s “MAGIC” theme vividly to life.
Personal five-minute true stories explore enchantment, improbable coincidences, unexplained wonders, and the impossible, with audience members competing to bring the night’s “MAGIC” theme vividly to life.

Fast-paced, participatory improv games where names are drawn from a bucket and players jump in for spontaneous scenes and big laughs. Newcomers get gentle coaching, and spectators can kick back and watch at the Southside community center.

Fast-paced, participatory improv games where names are drawn from a bucket and players jump in for spontaneous scenes and big laughs. Newcomers get gentle coaching, and spectators can kick back and watch at the Southside community center.
Fast-paced, participatory improv games where names are drawn from a bucket and players jump in for spontaneous scenes and big laughs. Newcomers get gentle coaching, and spectators can kick back and watch at the Southside community center.

True, personal five minute stories hit the "Home for the Holidays" theme, from chaotic family gatherings and surprise reunions to last minute takeout and peace keeping under the table. Audience energy and friendly competition drive the storytelling showdown.

True, personal five minute stories hit the "Home for the Holidays" theme, from chaotic family gatherings and surprise reunions to last minute takeout and peace keeping under the table. Audience energy and friendly competition drive the storytelling showdown.
True, personal five minute stories hit the "Home for the Holidays" theme, from chaotic family gatherings and surprise reunions to last minute takeout and peace keeping under the table. Audience energy and friendly competition drive the storytelling showdown.

Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.

Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.
Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.

Mindreading and psychological illusion blend into a 70 minute, highly interactive stage show designed to shock and amaze. Limited seating and an adults only late night vibe keep it intimate and high energy.

Mindreading and psychological illusion blend into a 70 minute, highly interactive stage show designed to shock and amaze. Limited seating and an adults only late night vibe keep it intimate and high energy.
Mindreading and psychological illusion blend into a 70 minute, highly interactive stage show designed to shock and amaze. Limited seating and an adults only late night vibe keep it intimate and high energy.

Spontaneous improvisational scenes invite audience members to witness or step into playful performance in a supportive, participatory space. Bring curiosity, presence, and openness to a shared creative experience.

Spontaneous improvisational scenes invite audience members to witness or step into playful performance in a supportive, participatory space. Bring curiosity, presence, and openness to a shared creative experience.
Spontaneous improvisational scenes invite audience members to witness or step into playful performance in a supportive, participatory space. Bring curiosity, presence, and openness to a shared creative experience.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
