
Raise the Roof: Open Mic
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.
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Thursday-night open mic spotlighting local emerging artists in a casual hangout setting. Expect a rotating mix of performances and a supportive crowd energy built around community encouragement.

Thursday-night open mic spotlighting local emerging artists in a casual hangout setting. Expect a rotating mix of performances and a supportive crowd energy built around community encouragement.
Thursday-night open mic spotlighting local emerging artists in a casual hangout setting. Expect a rotating mix of performances and a supportive crowd energy built around community encouragement.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Late-night singer songwriter sets in a brewery taproom where performers rotate through the mic with guitars and other instruments. A welcoming crowd keeps it casual and community-oriented over pints.

Late-night singer songwriter sets in a brewery taproom where performers rotate through the mic with guitars and other instruments. A welcoming crowd keeps it casual and community-oriented over pints.
Late-night singer songwriter sets in a brewery taproom where performers rotate through the mic with guitars and other instruments. A welcoming crowd keeps it casual and community-oriented over pints.

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.

A laid-back evening set in a bustling brewery taproom as part of Matt Smith’s Well Crafted Music Series. Craft beers flow while locals gather for an easygoing night of tunes and conversation.

A laid-back evening set in a bustling brewery taproom as part of Matt Smith’s Well Crafted Music Series. Craft beers flow while locals gather for an easygoing night of tunes and conversation.
A laid-back evening set in a bustling brewery taproom as part of Matt Smith’s Well Crafted Music Series. Craft beers flow while locals gather for an easygoing night of tunes and conversation.

Late-night sets in a stylish restaurant bar, pairing lively tunes with cocktails and a buzzy downtown Asheville crowd. Ideal for a relaxed hang that turns into a night-out atmosphere as the evening builds.

Late-night sets in a stylish restaurant bar, pairing lively tunes with cocktails and a buzzy downtown Asheville crowd. Ideal for a relaxed hang that turns into a night-out atmosphere as the evening builds.
Late-night sets in a stylish restaurant bar, pairing lively tunes with cocktails and a buzzy downtown Asheville crowd. Ideal for a relaxed hang that turns into a night-out atmosphere as the evening builds.

A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.

A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.
A late-night Monday mashup in a West Asheville brewpub built for post-weekend hangs, with an energetic bar vibe and rotating entertainment focus. Ideal for locals looking for a low-pressure social night out.

A late-night set of local singer-songwriter tunes with Jay Brown in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a relaxed bar vibe, close-up performance energy, and an easygoing crowd.

A late-night set of local singer-songwriter tunes with Jay Brown in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a relaxed bar vibe, close-up performance energy, and an easygoing crowd.
A late-night set of local singer-songwriter tunes with Jay Brown in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a relaxed bar vibe, close-up performance energy, and an easygoing crowd.

Late-night Nashville songwriter round with emerging voices trading originals and harmonies in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect modern country and Americana storytelling, acoustic-forward arrangements, and a rotating showcase lineup.

Late-night Nashville songwriter round with emerging voices trading originals and harmonies in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect modern country and Americana storytelling, acoustic-forward arrangements, and a rotating showcase lineup.
Late-night Nashville songwriter round with emerging voices trading originals and harmonies in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect modern country and Americana storytelling, acoustic-forward arrangements, and a rotating showcase lineup.

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.

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.

A late-night local set from Morgan Bevis in a cozy downtown brewpub setting. Expect an easygoing bar vibe with drinks flowing and an intimate room feel for weeknight listening.

A late-night local set from Morgan Bevis in a cozy downtown brewpub setting. Expect an easygoing bar vibe with drinks flowing and an intimate room feel for weeknight listening.
A late-night local set from Morgan Bevis in a cozy downtown brewpub setting. Expect an easygoing bar vibe with drinks flowing and an intimate room feel for weeknight listening.

Unbelievably talented vocalist Reggie Headen performs an intimate set in a downtown bar setting, with a friendly group meetup feel. The night may roll into a casual bar hop to other nearby spots afterward.

Unbelievably talented vocalist Reggie Headen performs an intimate set in a downtown bar setting, with a friendly group meetup feel. The night may roll into a casual bar hop to other nearby spots afterward.
Unbelievably talented vocalist Reggie Headen performs an intimate set in a downtown bar setting, with a friendly group meetup feel. The night may roll into a casual bar hop to other nearby spots afterward.