
Poetry Open Mic
Low-lit kava-bar nights of eclectic poetry, spoken word, and performance art, celebrating Asheville’s longest-running open mic; sign-ups begin at 8 p.m. for five- or ten-minute slots welcoming all creative forms.
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Low-lit kava lounge hosts an inclusive open mic for poetry, spoken-word, storytelling, and experimental performance; sign-ups at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute slots, sustaining Asheville's longest-running scene.

Low-lit kava lounge hosts an inclusive open mic for poetry, spoken-word, storytelling, and experimental performance; sign-ups at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute slots, sustaining Asheville's longest-running scene.
Low-lit kava lounge hosts an inclusive open mic for poetry, spoken-word, storytelling, and experimental performance; sign-ups at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute slots, sustaining Asheville's longest-running scene.

Intimate late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a low-lit kava lounge, welcoming acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to share originals and covers in a relaxed, supportive downtown Asheville atmosphere.

Intimate late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a low-lit kava lounge, welcoming acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to share originals and covers in a relaxed, supportive downtown Asheville atmosphere.
Intimate late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a low-lit kava lounge, welcoming acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to share originals and covers in a relaxed, supportive downtown Asheville atmosphere.

Low-pressure open mic for poets, comedians, and musicians to share original poetry, stand-up, and songs in a cozy community room; performers of all experience levels and first-timers are encouraged.

Low-pressure open mic for poets, comedians, and musicians to share original poetry, stand-up, and songs in a cozy community room; performers of all experience levels and first-timers are encouraged.
Low-pressure open mic for poets, comedians, and musicians to share original poetry, stand-up, and songs in a cozy community room; performers of all experience levels and first-timers 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.

Evening taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham with signups at 6:30pm and performances starting at 7:30pm, welcoming musicians, poets, and comedians in a relaxed downtown brewery atmosphere.

Evening taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham with signups at 6:30pm and performances starting at 7:30pm, welcoming musicians, poets, and comedians in a relaxed downtown brewery atmosphere.
Evening taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham with signups at 6:30pm and performances starting at 7:30pm, welcoming musicians, poets, and comedians in a relaxed downtown brewery atmosphere.

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.

Laid back evening of music, poetry, and other performance art in a mellow kava bar setting; signups begin at 7pm with performances from 8pm, capped at 15 minute sets or three songs.

Laid back evening of music, poetry, and other performance art in a mellow kava bar setting; signups begin at 7pm with performances from 8pm, capped at 15 minute sets or three songs.
Laid back evening of music, poetry, and other performance art in a mellow kava bar setting; signups begin at 7pm with performances from 8pm, capped at 15 minute sets or three songs.

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.
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Late night taproom readings of romantic fiction and swoon worthy poetry at Blind Tiger, blending staged book excerpts and spoken word turns for an intimate barroom literary night of audience reactions and bookish charm.
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Late night taproom readings of romantic fiction and swoon worthy poetry at Blind Tiger, blending staged book excerpts and spoken word turns for an intimate barroom literary night of audience reactions and bookish charm.
Late night taproom readings of romantic fiction and swoon worthy poetry at Blind Tiger, blending staged book excerpts and spoken word turns for an intimate barroom literary night of audience reactions and bookish charm.

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.

Microphone-driven variety night mixing poets, comedians, storytellers, and acoustic musicians in Sweeten Creek's low-lit brewery taproom; weekly 6pm open-mic with onstage sign-ups, casual crowd, and craft-beer vibes.

Microphone-driven variety night mixing poets, comedians, storytellers, and acoustic musicians in Sweeten Creek's low-lit brewery taproom; weekly 6pm open-mic with onstage sign-ups, casual crowd, and craft-beer vibes.
Microphone-driven variety night mixing poets, comedians, storytellers, and acoustic musicians in Sweeten Creek's low-lit brewery taproom; weekly 6pm open-mic with onstage sign-ups, casual crowd, and craft-beer vibes.

Cozy peer led jam for experienced musicians in a living room style kava bar; sign ups at 7:30 PM start informal sets, idea sharing, and collaborative song swaps in an intimate, conversational setting.

Cozy peer led jam for experienced musicians in a living room style kava bar; sign ups at 7:30 PM start informal sets, idea sharing, and collaborative song swaps in an intimate, conversational setting.
Cozy peer led jam for experienced musicians in a living room style kava bar; sign ups at 7:30 PM start informal sets, idea sharing, and collaborative song swaps in an intimate, conversational setting.

Roundtable critique session for creative writers exchanging 8 to 10 printed copies for line-by-line feedback in a relaxed kava lounge, welcoming drafts at any stage and writers of all experience levels.

Roundtable critique session for creative writers exchanging 8 to 10 printed copies for line-by-line feedback in a relaxed kava lounge, welcoming drafts at any stage and writers of all experience levels.
Roundtable critique session for creative writers exchanging 8 to 10 printed copies for line-by-line feedback in a relaxed kava lounge, welcoming drafts at any stage and writers of all experience levels.

Heads down 60-minute timed writing sprints in a cozy coffeehouse setting, beginning with brief introductions at 6:00; writers of novels, poetry, lyrics, and resumes work alongside peers in focused, drop-in sessions.

Heads down 60-minute timed writing sprints in a cozy coffeehouse setting, beginning with brief introductions at 6:00; writers of novels, poetry, lyrics, and resumes work alongside peers in focused, drop-in sessions.
Heads down 60-minute timed writing sprints in a cozy coffeehouse setting, beginning with brief introductions at 6:00; writers of novels, poetry, lyrics, and resumes work alongside peers in focused, drop-in sessions.

Varied acoustic and band sets of original songs, covers, guitar and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate community open mic at White Horse Black Mountain.

Varied acoustic and band sets of original songs, covers, guitar and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate community open mic at White Horse Black Mountain.
Varied acoustic and band sets of original songs, covers, guitar and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate community open mic at White Horse Black Mountain.