
Poetry Open Mic
Asheville’s longest-running open mic in a relaxed kava lounge, welcoming poetry and all forms of creative expression. Sign up at 8 p.m. for a 5–10 minute spot and share original work with an attentive crowd.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

Casual open mic night in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Drop in to perform or listen as local singers, poets, and storytellers take the mic in a relaxed late night hangout.

Casual open mic night in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Drop in to perform or listen as local singers, poets, and storytellers take the mic in a relaxed late night hangout.
Casual open mic night in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Drop in to perform or listen as local singers, poets, and storytellers take the mic in a relaxed late night hangout.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic in a lively brewery setting. Expect rotating performances, supportive crowd energy, and an easygoing weeknight hangout for Asheville creatives.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic in a lively brewery setting. Expect rotating performances, supportive crowd energy, and an easygoing weeknight hangout for Asheville creatives.
A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic in a lively brewery setting. Expect rotating performances, supportive crowd energy, and an easygoing weeknight hangout for Asheville creatives.

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.

A downtown brewery open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with a sign-up list starting at 6:30 PM and performances kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual taproom crowd and a rotating mix of local acts.

A downtown brewery open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with a sign-up list starting at 6:30 PM and performances kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual taproom crowd and a rotating mix of local acts.
A downtown brewery open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with a sign-up list starting at 6:30 PM and performances kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual taproom crowd and a rotating mix of local acts.

Late-night open mic in a cozy kava bar where locals rotate through short sets of music, comedy, and spoken word. A casual, supportive hang for first-timers and regulars to connect and try new material.

Late-night open mic in a cozy kava bar where locals rotate through short sets of music, comedy, and spoken word. A casual, supportive hang for first-timers and regulars to connect and try new material.
Late-night open mic in a cozy kava bar where locals rotate through short sets of music, comedy, and spoken word. A casual, supportive hang for first-timers and regulars to connect and try new material.

A laid-back stage night in a downtown brewery taproom where locals can sing, play, read, or tell stories between pints of craft beer. Expect an easygoing crowd, supportive applause, and spontaneous performances.

A laid-back stage night in a downtown brewery taproom where locals can sing, play, read, or tell stories between pints of craft beer. Expect an easygoing crowd, supportive applause, and spontaneous performances.
A laid-back stage night in a downtown brewery taproom where locals can sing, play, read, or tell stories between pints of craft beer. Expect an easygoing crowd, supportive applause, and spontaneous performances.

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.

Casual, anything-goes open mic with music, poetry, and performance art in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm with 15-minute sets (or three songs) starting at 8 pm.

Casual, anything-goes open mic with music, poetry, and performance art in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm with 15-minute sets (or three songs) starting at 8 pm.
Casual, anything-goes open mic with music, poetry, and performance art in a relaxed kava lounge setting. 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.

An all-arts open mic where performers rotate through short sets across music, poetry, comedy, and other creative acts. Expect an informal, supportive crowd and a DIY stage vibe at a Sweeten Creek Road venue.

An all-arts open mic where performers rotate through short sets across music, poetry, comedy, and other creative acts. Expect an informal, supportive crowd and a DIY stage vibe at a Sweeten Creek Road venue.
An all-arts open mic where performers rotate through short sets across music, poetry, comedy, and other creative acts. Expect an informal, supportive crowd and a DIY stage vibe at a Sweeten Creek Road venue.