
Midnight Draft Poetry Open Mic
Late night spoken word and poetry readings at the Argot Room, where local poets deliver intimate, raw sets and audience driven open mic performances that ignite downtown Asheville's midnight arts scene.
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Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.

Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.
Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.

Long-running Asheville open mic for poetry, spoken word, and experimental performance, with 5- or 10-minute sign-up spots at 8 p.m. in Sovereign Kava’s intimate kava bar.

Long-running Asheville open mic for poetry, spoken word, and experimental performance, with 5- or 10-minute sign-up spots at 8 p.m. in Sovereign Kava’s intimate kava bar.
Long-running Asheville open mic for poetry, spoken word, and experimental performance, with 5- or 10-minute sign-up spots at 8 p.m. in Sovereign Kava’s intimate kava bar.

An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.

An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.
An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.

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.

Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.

Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.
Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.

Low lit downtown kava lounge becomes a supportive stage for poets, acoustic players, and experimental performers; quick mic signups create an intimate, community driven evening hosted by Kodey, welcoming beginners and seasoned acts.

Low lit downtown kava lounge becomes a supportive stage for poets, acoustic players, and experimental performers; quick mic signups create an intimate, community driven evening hosted by Kodey, welcoming beginners and seasoned acts.
Low lit downtown kava lounge becomes a supportive stage for poets, acoustic players, and experimental performers; quick mic signups create an intimate, community driven evening hosted by Kodey, welcoming beginners and seasoned acts.
Laughs, acoustic sets, and spoken word poetry mingle in an intimate Asheville night, with local comedians, singers, and poets sharing short sets; signups and audience participation create a supportive, beginner friendly showcase vibe.
Laughs, acoustic sets, and spoken word poetry mingle in an intimate Asheville night, with local comedians, singers, and poets sharing short sets; signups and audience participation create a supportive, beginner friendly showcase vibe.
Laughs, acoustic sets, and spoken word poetry mingle in an intimate Asheville night, with local comedians, singers, and poets sharing short sets; signups and audience participation create a supportive, beginner friendly showcase vibe.
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.

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.

Legendary open-mic nights at the White Horse bring emerging singers and songwriters to an intimate Black Mountain pub, with guitar, piano, originals and surprises in 15-minute three-song sets.

Legendary open-mic nights at the White Horse bring emerging singers and songwriters to an intimate Black Mountain pub, with guitar, piano, originals and surprises in 15-minute three-song sets.
Legendary open-mic nights at the White Horse bring emerging singers and songwriters to an intimate Black Mountain pub, with guitar, piano, originals and surprises in 15-minute three-song sets.

Thursday open-mic at Hi-Wire’s lively taproom invites musicians, poets, and comedians to sign up at 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start; craft beers and a supportive, beginner-friendly crowd fuel communal performances.

Thursday open-mic at Hi-Wire’s lively taproom invites musicians, poets, and comedians to sign up at 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start; craft beers and a supportive, beginner-friendly crowd fuel communal performances.
Thursday open-mic at Hi-Wire’s lively taproom invites musicians, poets, and comedians to sign up at 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start; craft beers and a supportive, beginner-friendly crowd fuel communal performances.

Casual low-lit taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with sign-ups at 6:30pm and a 7:30pm start; welcoming acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental performers for a supportive, beer-friendly evening.

Casual low-lit taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with sign-ups at 6:30pm and a 7:30pm start; welcoming acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental performers for a supportive, beer-friendly evening.
Casual low-lit taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with sign-ups at 6:30pm and a 7:30pm start; welcoming acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental performers for a supportive, beer-friendly evening.

Late-night West Asheville comedy open mic with a freakshow vibe, where emerging standups and variety acts try out short sets in a campy, quirky atmosphere.

Late-night West Asheville comedy open mic with a freakshow vibe, where emerging standups and variety acts try out short sets in a campy, quirky atmosphere.
Late-night West Asheville comedy open mic with a freakshow vibe, where emerging standups and variety acts try out short sets in a campy, quirky atmosphere.

Relaxed taproom atmosphere poured with craft beers, featuring acoustic open mic sets from local singer-songwriters and casual players; audience members can support local talent or sign up to take the stage.

Relaxed taproom atmosphere poured with craft beers, featuring acoustic open mic sets from local singer-songwriters and casual players; audience members can support local talent or sign up to take the stage.
Relaxed taproom atmosphere poured with craft beers, featuring acoustic open mic sets from local singer-songwriters and casual players; audience members can support local talent or sign up to take the stage.

Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.

Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Raucous late-night roast of Asheville with sharp-edged insult comedy and quick-fire jokes in The Orange Peel’s vaulted music hall; comedians lampoon local figures and audience in an uproarious, rowdy club atmosphere.
Raucous late-night roast of Asheville with sharp-edged insult comedy and quick-fire jokes in The Orange Peel’s vaulted music hall; comedians lampoon local figures and audience in an uproarious, rowdy club atmosphere.
Raucous late-night roast of Asheville with sharp-edged insult comedy and quick-fire jokes in The Orange Peel’s vaulted music hall; comedians lampoon local figures and audience in an uproarious, rowdy club atmosphere.

Late-night multidisciplinary open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and experimental performers in a cozy neighborhood space; beginner friendly community showcase with supportive listeners and short varied sets.

Late-night multidisciplinary open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and experimental performers in a cozy neighborhood space; beginner friendly community showcase with supportive listeners and short varied sets.
Late-night multidisciplinary open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and experimental performers in a cozy neighborhood space; beginner friendly community showcase with supportive listeners and short varied sets.

Microphone ready performers, poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the Sweeten Creek Brewing taproom stage for open signups over local craft beer every Tuesday at 6pm, fostering casual community connection.

Microphone ready performers, poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the Sweeten Creek Brewing taproom stage for open signups over local craft beer every Tuesday at 6pm, fostering casual community connection.
Microphone ready performers, poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the Sweeten Creek Brewing taproom stage for open signups over local craft beer every Tuesday at 6pm, fostering casual community connection.

Fast paced stand up sets from Asheville's local comedians in a cozy brewery taproom, blending observational jokes, crowd banter, and beer friendly vibes for a low key late night laugh session.

Fast paced stand up sets from Asheville's local comedians in a cozy brewery taproom, blending observational jokes, crowd banter, and beer friendly vibes for a low key late night laugh session.
Fast paced stand up sets from Asheville's local comedians in a cozy brewery taproom, blending observational jokes, crowd banter, and beer friendly vibes for a low key late night laugh session.

Late night stand up sets in a dim brewery taproom delivering punchy, bar side comedy from local and touring comics; expect intimate seating, loud laughs, and beer on draft for a rollicking after hours vibe.

Late night stand up sets in a dim brewery taproom delivering punchy, bar side comedy from local and touring comics; expect intimate seating, loud laughs, and beer on draft for a rollicking after hours vibe.
Late night stand up sets in a dim brewery taproom delivering punchy, bar side comedy from local and touring comics; expect intimate seating, loud laughs, and beer on draft for a rollicking after hours vibe.