Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Laughs, acoustic sets, and spoken word poetry mingle in an intimate Asheville night, with local comedians, singers, and poets sharing short sets; signups and audience participation create a supportive, beginner friendly showcase vibe.
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Relaxed taproom atmosphere poured with craft beers, featuring acoustic open mic sets from local singer-songwriters and casual players; audience members can support local talent or sign up to take the stage.
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Late-night multidisciplinary open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and experimental performers in a cozy neighborhood space; beginner friendly community showcase with supportive listeners and short varied sets.
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Thursday open-mic at Hi-Wire’s lively taproom invites musicians, poets, and comedians to sign up at 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start; craft beers and a supportive, beginner-friendly crowd fuel communal performances.

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Late night spoken word and poetry readings at the Argot Room, where local poets deliver intimate, raw sets and audience driven open mic performances that ignite downtown Asheville's midnight arts scene.
Late night spoken word and poetry readings at the Argot Room, where local poets deliver intimate, raw sets and audience driven open mic performances that ignite downtown Asheville's midnight arts scene.

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Low lit kava lounge open mic with acoustic guitar, spoken word, and casual community performances amid earthy kava aromas and relaxed seating; singers, poets, and first time performers are welcome in intimate Weaverville setting.
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Step into a welcoming, low-pressure Sunday night open-mic where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers take short spotlight turns amid a supportive community; sign-ups begin at 6pm.
Step into a welcoming, low-pressure Sunday night open-mic where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers take short spotlight turns amid a supportive community; sign-ups begin at 6pm.

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Legendary open-mic nights at the White Horse bring emerging singers and songwriters to an intimate Black Mountain pub, with guitar, piano, originals and surprises in 15-minute three-song sets.
Legendary open-mic nights at the White Horse bring emerging singers and songwriters to an intimate Black Mountain pub, with guitar, piano, originals and surprises in 15-minute three-song sets.
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Raucous late-night roast of Asheville with sharp-edged insult comedy and quick-fire jokes in The Orange Peel’s vaulted music hall; comedians lampoon local figures and audience in an uproarious, rowdy club atmosphere.

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Punchline driven open mic sets flow into late night karaoke singalongs, creating a lively midweek nightlife vibe where local comics warm up the crowd before rowdy audience karaoke takes over.
Punchline driven open mic sets flow into late night karaoke singalongs, creating a lively midweek nightlife vibe where local comics warm up the crowd before rowdy audience karaoke takes over.

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High-energy bluegrass sets by top WNC pickers, followed by an open jam at 9:30 PM where players and listeners mingle in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.
High-energy bluegrass sets by top WNC pickers, followed by an open jam at 9:30 PM where players and listeners mingle in a cozy downtown pub atmosphere.

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Rapid-fire stand up from a carefully curated surprise lineup of 4–7 diverse comics, delivered in an intimate lodge room with up-close audience interaction and late-night barroom energy.
Rapid-fire stand up from a carefully curated surprise lineup of 4–7 diverse comics, delivered in an intimate lodge room with up-close audience interaction and late-night barroom energy.

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Microphone ready performers, poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the Sweeten Creek Brewing taproom stage for open signups over local craft beer every Tuesday at 6pm, fostering casual community connection.
Microphone ready performers, poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the Sweeten Creek Brewing taproom stage for open signups over local craft beer every Tuesday at 6pm, fostering casual community connection.