
Poetry Open Mic
Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.
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A long-running late-night open mic invites poetry, spoken word, and any creative expression in an intimate kava bar setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute sets and a supportive crowd.

A long-running late-night open mic invites poetry, spoken word, and any creative expression in an intimate kava bar setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute sets and a supportive crowd.
A long-running late-night open mic invites poetry, spoken word, and any creative expression in an intimate kava bar setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute sets and a supportive crowd.
Weekly Tuesday-night stage time in a cozy kava bar where poets, comedians, singers, and musicians rotate through short sets. A laid-back late-night community hang with an open-to-anyone sign-up vibe.
Weekly Tuesday-night stage time in a cozy kava bar where poets, comedians, singers, and musicians rotate through short sets. A laid-back late-night community hang with an open-to-anyone sign-up vibe.
Weekly Tuesday-night stage time in a cozy kava bar where poets, comedians, singers, and musicians rotate through short sets. A laid-back late-night community hang with an open-to-anyone sign-up vibe.

A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.

A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.
A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.

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.

Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.

Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.
Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.

Casual performance night with rotating 15 minute sets or three-song slots, welcoming music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups at 7 pm lead into an 8 pm start in a laid-back kava bar setting.

Casual performance night with rotating 15 minute sets or three-song slots, welcoming music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups at 7 pm lead into an 8 pm start in a laid-back kava bar setting.
Casual performance night with rotating 15 minute sets or three-song slots, welcoming music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups at 7 pm lead into an 8 pm start in a laid-back kava bar setting.

Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.

Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.
Downtown brewery open mic with Tony Willingham hosting, starting with performer sign-ups at 6:30 PM and sets kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual evening of rotating local talent in a taproom setting.

Laid-back kava bar open mic welcoming poets, storytellers, and musicians; short performance slots and intimate seating foster a cozy evening of community talent and relaxed conversation.

Laid-back kava bar open mic welcoming poets, storytellers, and musicians; short performance slots and intimate seating foster a cozy evening of community talent and relaxed conversation.
Laid-back kava bar open mic welcoming poets, storytellers, and musicians; short performance slots and intimate seating foster a cozy evening of community talent and relaxed conversation.

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.

Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.

Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.
Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.

Low lit kava lounge hosts Kodey's open mic with sign up slots for singers, poets, and storytellers, offering a cozy late night vibe of community performances and casual listening.

Low lit kava lounge hosts Kodey's open mic with sign up slots for singers, poets, and storytellers, offering a cozy late night vibe of community performances and casual listening.
Low lit kava lounge hosts Kodey's open mic with sign up slots for singers, poets, and storytellers, offering a cozy late night vibe of community performances and casual listening.
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.

Late-night hangout in an intimate cocktail lounge setting with a relaxed, social vibe. Ideal for small groups looking for a downtown spot for drinks, conversation, and a low-key night out.

Late-night hangout in an intimate cocktail lounge setting with a relaxed, social vibe. Ideal for small groups looking for a downtown spot for drinks, conversation, and a low-key night out.
Late-night hangout in an intimate cocktail lounge setting with a relaxed, social vibe. Ideal for small groups looking for a downtown spot for drinks, conversation, and a low-key night out.