
Poetry Open Mic
Asheville’s longest-running creative open mic invites poetry, spoken word, and any style of performance in a laid-back kava bar setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute sets and community vibes.
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A long-running late-night open mic centered on poetry and any form of creative expression, hosted in a cozy kava lounge. Sign-up opens at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute sets in an encouraging crowd.

A long-running late-night open mic centered on poetry and any form of creative expression, hosted in a cozy kava lounge. Sign-up opens at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute sets in an encouraging crowd.
A long-running late-night open mic centered on poetry and any form of creative expression, hosted in a cozy kava lounge. Sign-up opens at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute sets in an encouraging crowd.

Low-key open mic night hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge setting. Grab a seat, sip kava, and catch a rotating mix of local performers and crowd energy.

Low-key open mic night hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge setting. Grab a seat, sip kava, and catch a rotating mix of local performers and crowd energy.
Low-key open mic night hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge setting. Grab a seat, sip kava, and catch a rotating mix of local performers and crowd energy.

A downtown taproom open mic night with sign-ups at 6:30 PM and performances kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual, community-forward stage for local musicians, poets, and storytellers.

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A downtown taproom open mic night with sign-ups at 6:30 PM and performances kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual, community-forward stage for local musicians, poets, and storytellers.

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.

A relaxed downtown brewery hang where singers, poets, and performers rotate through short sets between sips of craft beer. Come to support local talent or grab the mic and share your own material.

A relaxed downtown brewery hang where singers, poets, and performers rotate through short sets between sips of craft beer. Come to support local talent or grab the mic and share your own material.
A relaxed downtown brewery hang where singers, poets, and performers rotate through short sets between sips of craft beer. Come to support local talent or grab the mic and share your own material.

A laid-back open mic night in a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, and storytellers take turns on stage. Expect low-key late-evening vibes, supportive crowds, and a rotating lineup of local talent.

A laid-back open mic night in a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, and storytellers take turns on stage. Expect low-key late-evening vibes, supportive crowds, and a rotating lineup of local talent.
A laid-back open mic night in a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, and storytellers take turns on stage. Expect low-key late-evening vibes, supportive crowds, and a rotating lineup of local talent.

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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.
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Casual, anything-goes stage time for music, poetry, and performance art in a kava bar hangout. Signups start at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets (or three songs) kicking off at 8 pm.

Casual, anything-goes stage time for music, poetry, and performance art in a kava bar hangout. Signups start at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets (or three songs) kicking off at 8 pm.
Casual, anything-goes stage time for music, poetry, and performance art in a kava bar hangout. Signups start at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets (or three songs) kicking off at 8 pm.

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.

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A fast-paced sign-up, go-up stand-up night with a grab-bag mix of Asheville regulars, touring acts, and first-timers. Expect anything from polished streaming credits to chaotic crowd work in an 8pm lounge setting.

A fast-paced sign-up, go-up stand-up night with a grab-bag mix of Asheville regulars, touring acts, and first-timers. Expect anything from polished streaming credits to chaotic crowd work in an 8pm lounge setting.
A fast-paced sign-up, go-up stand-up night with a grab-bag mix of Asheville regulars, touring acts, and first-timers. Expect anything from polished streaming credits to chaotic crowd work in an 8pm lounge setting.

Late-night bar atmosphere with a social, come-as-you-are vibe inside Haiku’s downtown space. Ideal for casual meetups, sipping cocktails, and settling into a relaxed midweek night out.

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A laid-back late-night social hang at a downtown kava lounge, geared toward mellow conversation and community connection. Expect a relaxed, alcohol-free nightlife vibe with kava and botanical drinks in a cozy setting.

A laid-back late-night social hang at a downtown kava lounge, geared toward mellow conversation and community connection. Expect a relaxed, alcohol-free nightlife vibe with kava and botanical drinks in a cozy setting.
A laid-back late-night social hang at a downtown kava lounge, geared toward mellow conversation and community connection. Expect a relaxed, alcohol-free nightlife vibe with kava and botanical drinks in a cozy setting.

A fast-paced standup open mic with a sign-up go-up format and a grab-bag mix of Asheville regulars, touring comics, and bold first-timers. Expect anything from polished Netflix-style sets to chaotic crowd-tested bits in a late-night lounge setting.

A fast-paced standup open mic with a sign-up go-up format and a grab-bag mix of Asheville regulars, touring comics, and bold first-timers. Expect anything from polished Netflix-style sets to chaotic crowd-tested bits in a late-night lounge setting.
A fast-paced standup open mic with a sign-up go-up format and a grab-bag mix of Asheville regulars, touring comics, and bold first-timers. Expect anything from polished Netflix-style sets to chaotic crowd-tested bits in a late-night lounge setting.