
Poetry Open Mic
Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poetry and all forms of creative expression in a relaxed kava bar setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute sets and supportive community vibes.
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Asheville’s longest-running open mic spotlights poetry, spoken word, and all forms of creative expression in a cozy kava lounge setting. Sign up at 8 p.m. for a 5- or 10-minute slot and share your work with a supportive crowd.

Asheville’s longest-running open mic spotlights poetry, spoken word, and all forms of creative expression in a cozy kava lounge setting. Sign up at 8 p.m. for a 5- or 10-minute slot and share your work with a supportive crowd.
Asheville’s longest-running open mic spotlights poetry, spoken word, and all forms of creative expression in a cozy kava lounge setting. Sign up at 8 p.m. for a 5- or 10-minute slot and share your work with a supportive crowd.

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.

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.
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.

An open mic hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge, with a casual late-night vibe for local performers and supportive listeners. Expect a rotating mix of music, spoken word, and spontaneous crowd energy.

An open mic hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge, with a casual late-night vibe for local performers and supportive listeners. Expect a rotating mix of music, spoken word, and spontaneous crowd energy.
An open mic hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge, with a casual late-night vibe for local performers and supportive listeners. Expect a rotating mix of music, spoken word, and spontaneous crowd energy.

Local singers, comics, poets, and musicians rotate through short sets in a laid-back brewery taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on hometown talent or stepping up to the mic in downtown Asheville.

Local singers, comics, poets, and musicians rotate through short sets in a laid-back brewery taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on hometown talent or stepping up to the mic in downtown Asheville.
Local singers, comics, poets, and musicians rotate through short sets in a laid-back brewery taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on hometown talent or stepping up to the mic in downtown Asheville.

An open mic night in a cozy kava lounge setting, welcoming singers, poets, and comedians for low-key late-night performances. Expect an intimate crowd vibe with community hang time between sets.

An open mic night in a cozy kava lounge setting, welcoming singers, poets, and comedians for low-key late-night performances. Expect an intimate crowd vibe with community hang time between sets.
An open mic night in a cozy kava lounge setting, welcoming singers, poets, and comedians for low-key late-night performances. Expect an intimate crowd vibe with community hang time between sets.

A downtown brewpub open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham with a relaxed bar crowd and rotating local performers. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM.

A downtown brewpub open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham with a relaxed bar crowd and rotating local performers. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM.
A downtown brewpub open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham with a relaxed bar crowd and rotating local performers. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM.

Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in a dimly lit barroom, where poets and storytellers share short fiction, essays, and microfiction during a relaxed open-mic for community audiences.

Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in a dimly lit barroom, where poets and storytellers share short fiction, essays, and microfiction during a relaxed open-mic for community audiences.
Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in a dimly lit barroom, where poets and storytellers share short fiction, essays, and microfiction during a relaxed open-mic for community audiences.

Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.
Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

A casual, low-pressure open mic night in a kava bar setting with room for music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets (or three songs) starting at 8 pm.

A casual, low-pressure open mic night in a kava bar setting with room for music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets (or three songs) starting at 8 pm.
A casual, low-pressure open mic night in a kava bar setting with room for music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets (or three songs) starting at 8 pm.

Varied acoustic to band sets of original songs, covers, guitar, and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate, neighborhood bar open mic.

Varied acoustic to band sets of original songs, covers, guitar, and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate, neighborhood bar open mic.
Varied acoustic to band sets of original songs, covers, guitar, and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate, neighborhood bar open mic.

A ceremonial kava circle paired with an immersive sound journey designed for relaxation and inward focus. Expect a late-night, low-light atmosphere with guided intention setting and meditative listening in a yoga-studio setting.

A ceremonial kava circle paired with an immersive sound journey designed for relaxation and inward focus. Expect a late-night, low-light atmosphere with guided intention setting and meditative listening in a yoga-studio setting.
A ceremonial kava circle paired with an immersive sound journey designed for relaxation and inward focus. Expect a late-night, low-light atmosphere with guided intention setting and meditative listening in a yoga-studio setting.

Late-night open mic energy in a casual sports bar setting, with a rotating mix of local performers taking the stage for songs, spoken word, and crowd-pleasing surprises. Expect a lively, come-as-you-are hangout vibe.

Late-night open mic energy in a casual sports bar setting, with a rotating mix of local performers taking the stage for songs, spoken word, and crowd-pleasing surprises. Expect a lively, come-as-you-are hangout vibe.
Late-night open mic energy in a casual sports bar setting, with a rotating mix of local performers taking the stage for songs, spoken word, and crowd-pleasing surprises. Expect a lively, come-as-you-are hangout vibe.

Sunday-night talent takes the spotlight in a supportive, welcoming open mic where anyone can share songs, poems, or comedy. Sign-up starts at 6pm for a community-minded night out in Weaverville.

Sunday-night talent takes the spotlight in a supportive, welcoming open mic where anyone can share songs, poems, or comedy. Sign-up starts at 6pm for a community-minded night out in Weaverville.
Sunday-night talent takes the spotlight in a supportive, welcoming open mic where anyone can share songs, poems, or comedy. Sign-up starts at 6pm for a community-minded night out in Weaverville.

Late-night Thursday open mic with a lively, supportive crowd cheering on emerging local artists. Grab pretzels and settle in for a rotating mix of raw performances and community energy in Swannanoa.

Late-night Thursday open mic with a lively, supportive crowd cheering on emerging local artists. Grab pretzels and settle in for a rotating mix of raw performances and community energy in Swannanoa.
Late-night Thursday open mic with a lively, supportive crowd cheering on emerging local artists. Grab pretzels and settle in for a rotating mix of raw performances and community energy in Swannanoa.

A laid-back craft night in a cozy coffee-and-tea bar where you can work on hands-on projects while sipping lattes and herbal teas. Casual, come-as-you-are creative hangout geared toward meeting neighbors and unwinding.

A laid-back craft night in a cozy coffee-and-tea bar where you can work on hands-on projects while sipping lattes and herbal teas. Casual, come-as-you-are creative hangout geared toward meeting neighbors and unwinding.
A laid-back craft night in a cozy coffee-and-tea bar where you can work on hands-on projects while sipping lattes and herbal teas. Casual, come-as-you-are creative hangout geared toward meeting neighbors and unwinding.

Casual game night in a cozy coffee and tea bar with laid-back table play and easy mingling. Drop in solo or with friends for low-pressure fun and community vibes in West Asheville.

Casual game night in a cozy coffee and tea bar with laid-back table play and easy mingling. Drop in solo or with friends for low-pressure fun and community vibes in West Asheville.
Casual game night in a cozy coffee and tea bar with laid-back table play and easy mingling. Drop in solo or with friends for low-pressure fun and community vibes in West Asheville.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers rotate through the mic for a supportive, anything-goes night. Expect creative community energy in a brewery taproom setting with bring-your-own-instrument vibes.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers rotate through the mic for a supportive, anything-goes night. Expect creative community energy in a brewery taproom setting with bring-your-own-instrument vibes.
A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers rotate through the mic for a supportive, anything-goes night. Expect creative community energy in a brewery taproom setting with bring-your-own-instrument vibes.

Late-night comedy open mic at The Odditorium in West Asheville with a freakshow-leaning, anything-goes mix of stand-up and oddball variety bits. Expect an indie, local-heavy crowd and a loose, rowdy showcase vibe.

Late-night comedy open mic at The Odditorium in West Asheville with a freakshow-leaning, anything-goes mix of stand-up and oddball variety bits. Expect an indie, local-heavy crowd and a loose, rowdy showcase vibe.
Late-night comedy open mic at The Odditorium in West Asheville with a freakshow-leaning, anything-goes mix of stand-up and oddball variety bits. Expect an indie, local-heavy crowd and a loose, rowdy showcase vibe.

Low key homeschool poetry teatime where families read and share favorite poems over cups of tea, inspired by Charlotte Mason rhythms. Welcoming, nonreligious space aimed at spiritually minded and energetic-practice folks to make local connections.

Low key homeschool poetry teatime where families read and share favorite poems over cups of tea, inspired by Charlotte Mason rhythms. Welcoming, nonreligious space aimed at spiritually minded and energetic-practice folks to make local connections.
Low key homeschool poetry teatime where families read and share favorite poems over cups of tea, inspired by Charlotte Mason rhythms. Welcoming, nonreligious space aimed at spiritually minded and energetic-practice folks to make local connections.

Fast-paced improv games and playful scene work build confidence, spontaneity, and group listening in a casual brewpub setting. A free, drop-in late-evening class suited to beginners and curious first-timers.

Fast-paced improv games and playful scene work build confidence, spontaneity, and group listening in a casual brewpub setting. A free, drop-in late-evening class suited to beginners and curious first-timers.
Fast-paced improv games and playful scene work build confidence, spontaneity, and group listening in a casual brewpub setting. A free, drop-in late-evening class suited to beginners and curious first-timers.