
Poetry Open Mic
Intimate kava-bar poetry and spoken-word open mic with sign-ups at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots; Asheville’s longest-running gathering, welcoming all creative forms and experience levels.
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Late evening grassroots poetry and spoken word open mic in a cozy kava bar, with 5 or 10 minute spots and signups at 8 p.m., welcoming all forms of creative expression.

Late evening grassroots poetry and spoken word open mic in a cozy kava bar, with 5 or 10 minute spots and signups at 8 p.m., welcoming all forms of creative expression.
Late evening grassroots poetry and spoken word open mic in a cozy kava bar, with 5 or 10 minute spots and signups at 8 p.m., welcoming all forms of creative expression.

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.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.

Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.

Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.
Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.

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 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.

Low key evening open mic for music, poetry, and performance art in a cozy kava lounge; sign ups at 7pm, with 15 minute sets (or three songs) starting at 8pm.

Low key evening open mic for music, poetry, and performance art in a cozy kava lounge; sign ups at 7pm, with 15 minute sets (or three songs) starting at 8pm.
Low key evening open mic for music, poetry, and performance art in a cozy kava lounge; sign ups at 7pm, with 15 minute sets (or three songs) starting at 8pm.

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.

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.

Late night kava bar stage for acoustic sets and spoken word poetry, with casual signups and a dim, community focused atmosphere encouraging emerging singer songwriters, storytellers, and experimental performers amid mellow vibes.

Late night kava bar stage for acoustic sets and spoken word poetry, with casual signups and a dim, community focused atmosphere encouraging emerging singer songwriters, storytellers, and experimental performers amid mellow vibes.
Late night kava bar stage for acoustic sets and spoken word poetry, with casual signups and a dim, community focused atmosphere encouraging emerging singer songwriters, storytellers, and experimental performers amid mellow vibes.

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.

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 night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.

Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.
Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.

Casual taproom open mic for poets, comedians, musicians, and storytellers, fostering creative connection over local brews at Sweeten Creek Brewing with a supportive, community-focused small-stage vibe.

Casual taproom open mic for poets, comedians, musicians, and storytellers, fostering creative connection over local brews at Sweeten Creek Brewing with a supportive, community-focused small-stage vibe.
Casual taproom open mic for poets, comedians, musicians, and storytellers, fostering creative connection over local brews at Sweeten Creek Brewing with a supportive, community-focused small-stage vibe.