Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Eclectic open mic night blending live acoustic and electric sets, stand up comedy, and spoken word poetry in a warm community showcase with open signups and laid back, celebratory vibes.
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Long-running Asheville open mic for poetry, spoken word, and experimental performance, with 5- or 10-minute sign-up spots at 8 p.m. in Sovereign Kava’s intimate kava bar.
Long-running Asheville open mic for poetry, spoken word, and experimental performance, with 5- or 10-minute sign-up spots at 8 p.m. in Sovereign Kava’s intimate kava bar.

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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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Late-night stand-up open mic in West Asheville’s intimate oddities-themed room, spotlighting local up-and-coming comedians and improv bits amid a rowdy, community-minded bar atmosphere with a rotating host.
Late-night stand-up open mic in West Asheville’s intimate oddities-themed room, spotlighting local up-and-coming comedians and improv bits amid a rowdy, community-minded bar atmosphere with a rotating host.

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Low lit downtown kava lounge becomes a supportive stage for poets, acoustic players, and experimental performers; quick mic signups create an intimate, community driven evening hosted by Kodey, welcoming beginners and seasoned acts.

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Late night all arts open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and performance artists with walk up signups; expect acoustic sets, spoken word pieces, and a casual neighborhood community showcase vibe.
Late night all arts open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and performance artists with walk up signups; expect acoustic sets, spoken word pieces, and a casual neighborhood community showcase vibe.

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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.

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Acoustic and electric 15-minute sets of original songs, covers, piano, and guitar in an intimate Black Mountain barroom; up-and-coming songwriters and surprise performers take three-song spots for varied, low-key live music.
Acoustic and electric 15-minute sets of original songs, covers, piano, and guitar in an intimate Black Mountain barroom; up-and-coming songwriters and surprise performers take three-song spots for varied, low-key live music.

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Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

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Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.
Informal Sunday night open jam in a brewery taproom where musicians of all skill levels sit in with rotating special guest hosts, fostering communal music-making alongside pints and casual conversation.

Casual low-lit taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with sign-ups at 6:30pm and a 7:30pm start; welcoming acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental performers for a supportive, beer-friendly evening.

Casual low-lit taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with sign-ups at 6:30pm and a 7:30pm start; welcoming acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental performers for a supportive, beer-friendly evening.
Casual low-lit taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with sign-ups at 6:30pm and a 7:30pm start; welcoming acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental performers for a supportive, beer-friendly evening.

Late night stand up sets by Asheville's local comedians in a low lit brewery taproom, blending punchy observational jokes and interactive crowd work amid craft beer clinking and a casual, laughter filled atmosphere.

Late night stand up sets by Asheville's local comedians in a low lit brewery taproom, blending punchy observational jokes and interactive crowd work amid craft beer clinking and a casual, laughter filled atmosphere.
Late night stand up sets by Asheville's local comedians in a low lit brewery taproom, blending punchy observational jokes and interactive crowd work amid craft beer clinking and a casual, laughter filled atmosphere.

Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.

Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.
Fast-paced, interactive improv where Asheville performers turn audience prompts into short scenes, songs, and comedy games; the second half becomes a fully improvised musical driven by high-energy ensemble singing and callbacks.

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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.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.
Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

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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.

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.

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.
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.

Tight late night stand up from local favorites and touring New York comics in a rowdy brewery taproom, presented as a secret lineup to keep the bill unexpected and high energy.

Tight late night stand up from local favorites and touring New York comics in a rowdy brewery taproom, presented as a secret lineup to keep the bill unexpected and high energy.
Tight late night stand up from local favorites and touring New York comics in a rowdy brewery taproom, presented as a secret lineup to keep the bill unexpected and high energy.

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Low-lit taproom open mic for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers, with sign-ups at 5:30 pm and the mic starting at 6:00; hosted by Stephen Evans, paired with Hi-Wire beers and community vibes.
Low-lit taproom open mic for musicians, poets, comedians, and performers, with sign-ups at 5:30 pm and the mic starting at 6:00; hosted by Stephen Evans, paired with Hi-Wire beers and community vibes.

Two nights of fast-paced standup from 18 rising comics, packed with sharp writing, fearless crowd work, and big punchlines. A festival-style showcase in a full-scale performing arts theater with late-night energy.

Two nights of fast-paced standup from 18 rising comics, packed with sharp writing, fearless crowd work, and big punchlines. A festival-style showcase in a full-scale performing arts theater with late-night energy.
Two nights of fast-paced standup from 18 rising comics, packed with sharp writing, fearless crowd work, and big punchlines. A festival-style showcase in a full-scale performing arts theater with late-night energy.