
Poetry Open Mic
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.
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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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

Low lit kava lounge open mic with acoustic guitar, spoken word, and casual community performances amid earthy kava aromas and relaxed seating; singers, poets, and first time performers are welcome in intimate Weaverville setting.

Low lit kava lounge open mic with acoustic guitar, spoken word, and casual community performances amid earthy kava aromas and relaxed seating; singers, poets, and first time performers are welcome in intimate Weaverville setting.
Low lit kava lounge open mic with acoustic guitar, spoken word, and casual community performances amid earthy kava aromas and relaxed seating; singers, poets, and first time performers are welcome in intimate Weaverville setting.

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.

Low-lit late-night readings and spoken-word sets in an intimate barroom where local poets and storytellers take the mic for page-to-stage performances, with craft beer available and a welcoming community vibe.

Low-lit late-night readings and spoken-word sets in an intimate barroom where local poets and storytellers take the mic for page-to-stage performances, with craft beer available and a welcoming community vibe.
Low-lit late-night readings and spoken-word sets in an intimate barroom where local poets and storytellers take the mic for page-to-stage performances, with craft beer available and a welcoming community vibe.

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.

Casual evening open mic for music, poetry, and experimental performance art in a cozy kava lounge; sign-ups start at 7pm and performances begin at 8pm with 15-minute or three-song sets.

Casual evening open mic for music, poetry, and experimental performance art in a cozy kava lounge; sign-ups start at 7pm and performances begin at 8pm with 15-minute or three-song sets.
Casual evening open mic for music, poetry, and experimental performance art in a cozy kava lounge; sign-ups start at 7pm and performances begin at 8pm with 15-minute or three-song sets.

Low-lit taproom open mic for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers, with sign-ups at 5:30 pm and the mic starting at 6:00; hosted by Stephen Evans, paired with Hi-Wire beers and community vibes.

Low-lit taproom open mic for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers, with sign-ups at 5:30 pm and the mic starting at 6:00; hosted by Stephen Evans, paired with Hi-Wire beers and community vibes.
Low-lit taproom open mic for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers, with sign-ups at 5:30 pm and the mic starting at 6:00; hosted by Stephen Evans, paired with Hi-Wire beers and community 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.

Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.

Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.
Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.

Late night all arts open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and performance artists with walk up signups; expect acoustic sets, spoken word pieces, and a casual neighborhood community showcase vibe.

Late night all arts open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and performance artists with walk up signups; expect acoustic sets, spoken word pieces, and a casual neighborhood community showcase vibe.
Late night all arts open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and performance artists with walk up signups; expect acoustic sets, spoken word pieces, and a casual neighborhood community showcase vibe.

Acoustic and electric 15-minute sets of original songs, covers, piano, and guitar in an intimate Black Mountain barroom; up-and-coming songwriters and surprise performers take three-song spots for varied, low-key live music.

Acoustic and electric 15-minute sets of original songs, covers, piano, and guitar in an intimate Black Mountain barroom; up-and-coming songwriters and surprise performers take three-song spots for varied, low-key live music.
Acoustic and electric 15-minute sets of original songs, covers, piano, and guitar in an intimate Black Mountain barroom; up-and-coming songwriters and surprise performers take three-song spots for varied, low-key live music.