
Open Mic Night
A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.
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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.

A laid-back late-night open mic hosted by Kodey inside a downtown kava lounge. Expect a casual rotation of performers sharing songs, poetry, and short sets in an intimate social setting.

A laid-back late-night open mic hosted by Kodey inside a downtown kava lounge. Expect a casual rotation of performers sharing songs, poetry, and short sets in an intimate social setting.
A laid-back late-night open mic hosted by Kodey inside a downtown kava lounge. Expect a casual rotation of performers sharing songs, poetry, and short sets in an intimate social setting.

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.

A casual downtown taproom open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Expect rotating local acts in a craft-beer bar setting.

A casual downtown taproom open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Expect rotating local acts in a craft-beer bar setting.
A casual downtown taproom open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Expect rotating local acts in a craft-beer bar setting.

Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.

Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.
Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming 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.
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.

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.

Late-night open mic chaos in a quirky West Asheville haunt, mixing raw stand-up sets, weird character bits, and spontaneous crowd energy. Expect rotating local comics and a anything-can-happen freakshow vibe.

Late-night open mic chaos in a quirky West Asheville haunt, mixing raw stand-up sets, weird character bits, and spontaneous crowd energy. Expect rotating local comics and a anything-can-happen freakshow vibe.
Late-night open mic chaos in a quirky West Asheville haunt, mixing raw stand-up sets, weird character bits, and spontaneous crowd energy. Expect rotating local comics and a anything-can-happen freakshow vibe.

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.

Sunday night spotlight time in a laid-back bar setting with a supportive crowd cheering on music, comedy, poetry, and whatever talents step up to the mic. Sign-ups start at 6pm for a casual, community-forward showcase.

Sunday night spotlight time in a laid-back bar setting with a supportive crowd cheering on music, comedy, poetry, and whatever talents step up to the mic. Sign-ups start at 6pm for a casual, community-forward showcase.
Sunday night spotlight time in a laid-back bar setting with a supportive crowd cheering on music, comedy, poetry, and whatever talents step up to the mic. Sign-ups start at 6pm for a casual, community-forward showcase.

A relaxed open house where intuitive practitioners share tarot readings, energy work, and spiritual guidance in a welcoming community setting. Drop in to recharge, explore new perspectives, and connect with like minded locals.

A relaxed open house where intuitive practitioners share tarot readings, energy work, and spiritual guidance in a welcoming community setting. Drop in to recharge, explore new perspectives, and connect with like minded locals.
A relaxed open house where intuitive practitioners share tarot readings, energy work, and spiritual guidance in a welcoming community setting. Drop in to recharge, explore new perspectives, and connect with like minded locals.

Late night literary open mic of raw spoken word poetry and short story readings in a cozy pub setting, with intimate mic time and casual bar service for a receptive crowd.

Late night literary open mic of raw spoken word poetry and short story readings in a cozy pub setting, with intimate mic time and casual bar service for a receptive crowd.
Late night literary open mic of raw spoken word poetry and short story readings in a cozy pub setting, with intimate mic time and casual bar service for a receptive crowd.

Heart-centered improv games and playful exercises designed for presence, trust, curiosity, and authentic connection rather than performance. A facilitated community playshop using improvisational practice as a container for spiritual growth and personal transformation.

Heart-centered improv games and playful exercises designed for presence, trust, curiosity, and authentic connection rather than performance. A facilitated community playshop using improvisational practice as a container for spiritual growth and personal transformation.
Heart-centered improv games and playful exercises designed for presence, trust, curiosity, and authentic connection rather than performance. A facilitated community playshop using improvisational practice as a container for spiritual growth and personal transformation.

A welcoming new moon ritual blends grounding meditation with reflective sharing to align with lunar energy. Set intentions, pause, and connect in an inclusive circle that holds space for manifestation and inner clarity.

A welcoming new moon ritual blends grounding meditation with reflective sharing to align with lunar energy. Set intentions, pause, and connect in an inclusive circle that holds space for manifestation and inner clarity.
A welcoming new moon ritual blends grounding meditation with reflective sharing to align with lunar energy. Set intentions, pause, and connect in an inclusive circle that holds space for manifestation and inner clarity.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers rotate through the mic for a lively, low-pressure night of creativity and community. Bring your instrument or material and connect with other local artists in a brewery taproom.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers rotate through the mic for a lively, low-pressure night of creativity and community. Bring your instrument or material and connect with other local artists in a brewery taproom.
A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers rotate through the mic for a lively, low-pressure night of creativity and community. Bring your instrument or material and connect with other local artists in a brewery taproom.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.
Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

A collective tarot circle begins with a group reading, then shifts into intimate mini-readings for each attendee, tuned to conscious and subconscious themes. Sip local organic hot herbal tea while the cards map clarity, energy, and personal growth.

A collective tarot circle begins with a group reading, then shifts into intimate mini-readings for each attendee, tuned to conscious and subconscious themes. Sip local organic hot herbal tea while the cards map clarity, energy, and personal growth.
A collective tarot circle begins with a group reading, then shifts into intimate mini-readings for each attendee, tuned to conscious and subconscious themes. Sip local organic hot herbal tea while the cards map clarity, energy, and personal growth.

A guided intuitive development circle focused on strengthening inner guidance and practicing psychic skills in a supportive small-group setting. Pre-registration is required, with your spot confirmed after payment submission.

A guided intuitive development circle focused on strengthening inner guidance and practicing psychic skills in a supportive small-group setting. Pre-registration is required, with your spot confirmed after payment submission.
A guided intuitive development circle focused on strengthening inner guidance and practicing psychic skills in a supportive small-group setting. Pre-registration is required, with your spot confirmed after payment submission.