
WORLD-FAMOUS OPEN MIC NIGHT
A welcoming, sign-up-based showcase gives solo musicians and singers three songs or 15 minutes onstage, with sound equipment and an engineer provided. Arrive early: performer spots fill quickly.
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Local performers get three songs or 15 minutes onstage, with sound equipment and an engineer provided. Sign up early for this free, limited-slot music showcase.

Local performers get three songs or 15 minutes onstage, with sound equipment and an engineer provided. Sign up early for this free, limited-slot music showcase.
Local performers get three songs or 15 minutes onstage, with sound equipment and an engineer provided. Sign up early for this free, limited-slot music showcase.

Open Mic
MoreLocal performers take the stage for 15-minute turns or three-song sets, creating an intimate showcase of emerging talent across a variety of styles.

Local performers take the stage for 15-minute turns or three-song sets, creating an intimate showcase of emerging talent across a variety of styles.
Local performers take the stage for 15-minute turns or three-song sets, creating an intimate showcase of emerging talent across a variety of styles.

A mixed open mic night where guitar sets, stand-up bits, and spoken word share the stage in a lively brewery taproom. Sign-up kicks off at 5:30 PM for anyone ready to perform or cheer on local talent.

A mixed open mic night where guitar sets, stand-up bits, and spoken word share the stage in a lively brewery taproom. Sign-up kicks off at 5:30 PM for anyone ready to perform or cheer on local talent.
A mixed open mic night where guitar sets, stand-up bits, and spoken word share the stage in a lively brewery taproom. Sign-up kicks off at 5:30 PM for anyone ready to perform or cheer on local talent.

A lively sign-up, go-up showcase ranges from first-timers to touring comics and performers with major TV credits. Expect an unpredictable grab bag of stand-up and Southeast comedy talent.

A lively sign-up, go-up showcase ranges from first-timers to touring comics and performers with major TV credits. Expect an unpredictable grab bag of stand-up and Southeast comedy talent.
A lively sign-up, go-up showcase ranges from first-timers to touring comics and performers with major TV credits. Expect an unpredictable grab bag of stand-up and Southeast comedy talent.

Local musicians and creators share songs and original work in a welcoming, alcohol-free space, with warm tea, seasonal drinks, and zero-proof cocktails. Audience members can listen or take the stage.

Local musicians and creators share songs and original work in a welcoming, alcohol-free space, with warm tea, seasonal drinks, and zero-proof cocktails. Audience members can listen or take the stage.
Local musicians and creators share songs and original work in a welcoming, alcohol-free space, with warm tea, seasonal drinks, and zero-proof cocktails. Audience members can listen or take the stage.

Open Mic Night
MoreTake the stage or settle in for local singers, musicians, and other performers in a relaxed brewery setting, with Asheville craft beer and a welcoming community vibe.

Take the stage or settle in for local singers, musicians, and other performers in a relaxed brewery setting, with Asheville craft beer and a welcoming community vibe.
Take the stage or settle in for local singers, musicians, and other performers in a relaxed brewery setting, with Asheville craft beer and a welcoming community vibe.

An intimate, fully seated listening-room concert centered on original folk songwriting, with six handpicked artists playing tight three-song sets in a quiet, distraction-free space. The lineup stays secret until showtime, emphasizing surprise discovery and attentive listening.

An intimate, fully seated listening-room concert centered on original folk songwriting, with six handpicked artists playing tight three-song sets in a quiet, distraction-free space. The lineup stays secret until showtime, emphasizing surprise discovery and attentive listening.
An intimate, fully seated listening-room concert centered on original folk songwriting, with six handpicked artists playing tight three-song sets in a quiet, distraction-free space. The lineup stays secret until showtime, emphasizing surprise discovery and attentive listening.

An intimate folk and original music listening session with six curated artists playing three song sets each in a quiet, fully seated room. The lineup stays secret until showtime, creating a surprise discovery vibe in an early evening concert.

An intimate folk and original music listening session with six curated artists playing three song sets each in a quiet, fully seated room. The lineup stays secret until showtime, creating a surprise discovery vibe in an early evening concert.
An intimate folk and original music listening session with six curated artists playing three song sets each in a quiet, fully seated room. The lineup stays secret until showtime, creating a surprise discovery vibe in an early evening concert.

Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.

Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.
Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.

Memphis-raised vocalist Christina Chandler brings original songwriting and years of performance experience to an intimate outdoor patio show. Seating is limited and first come, first served for this all-ages performance.

Memphis-raised vocalist Christina Chandler brings original songwriting and years of performance experience to an intimate outdoor patio show. Seating is limited and first come, first served for this all-ages performance.
Memphis-raised vocalist Christina Chandler brings original songwriting and years of performance experience to an intimate outdoor patio show. Seating is limited and first come, first served for this all-ages performance.

A lively stand-up comedy open mic mixes first-timer sets with Asheville regulars and touring comics, from seasoned TV performers to unpredictable newcomers, in a grab-bag showcase of Southeast talent.

A lively stand-up comedy open mic mixes first-timer sets with Asheville regulars and touring comics, from seasoned TV performers to unpredictable newcomers, in a grab-bag showcase of Southeast talent.
A lively stand-up comedy open mic mixes first-timer sets with Asheville regulars and touring comics, from seasoned TV performers to unpredictable newcomers, in a grab-bag showcase of Southeast talent.

A welcoming evening of open mic performances invites local voices to take the stage, with sign-ups beginning at 6:30 PM and the microphone opening at 7:30 PM.

A welcoming evening of open mic performances invites local voices to take the stage, with sign-ups beginning at 6:30 PM and the microphone opening at 7:30 PM.
A welcoming evening of open mic performances invites local voices to take the stage, with sign-ups beginning at 6:30 PM and the microphone opening at 7:30 PM.

Grab a mic or cheer from the tables in a lively sports bar setting where locals test out songs, comedy bits, and spoken word. Expect a casual bar and grill vibe with late-night energy and rotating performers.

Grab a mic or cheer from the tables in a lively sports bar setting where locals test out songs, comedy bits, and spoken word. Expect a casual bar and grill vibe with late-night energy and rotating performers.
Grab a mic or cheer from the tables in a lively sports bar setting where locals test out songs, comedy bits, and spoken word. Expect a casual bar and grill vibe with late-night energy and rotating performers.

Country and folk songs led by Nashville keyboardist, guitarist, and vocalist Candler Rice mark a debut EP release, with an all-ages standing-room crowd gathering for an intimate concert.

Country and folk songs led by Nashville keyboardist, guitarist, and vocalist Candler Rice mark a debut EP release, with an all-ages standing-room crowd gathering for an intimate concert.
Country and folk songs led by Nashville keyboardist, guitarist, and vocalist Candler Rice mark a debut EP release, with an all-ages standing-room crowd gathering for an intimate concert.

Four-minute stand-up sets bring together local and visiting comics, seasoned performers, and first-timers testing jokes before an Asheville crowd. Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m. for a lively, no-cover comedy night.

Four-minute stand-up sets bring together local and visiting comics, seasoned performers, and first-timers testing jokes before an Asheville crowd. Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m. for a lively, no-cover comedy night.
Four-minute stand-up sets bring together local and visiting comics, seasoned performers, and first-timers testing jokes before an Asheville crowd. Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m. for a lively, no-cover comedy night.

Open Mic
MoreMusicians, comedians, dancers, poets, and storytellers take turns sharing work in an intimate listening room, with a PA, microphones, guitar amp, and house guitar supporting first-time performers and community connection.

Musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, and storytellers take turns sharing work in an intimate listening room, with a PA, microphones, guitar amp, and house guitar supporting first-time performers and community connection.
Musicians, comedians, dancers, poets, and storytellers take turns sharing work in an intimate listening room, with a PA, microphones, guitar amp, and house guitar supporting first-time performers and community connection.

A free, welcoming comedy mic invites aspiring and seasoned comics to test four-minute sets before a lively Asheville crowd; signups begin at 7pm for an upbeat Wednesday night of laughter.

A free, welcoming comedy mic invites aspiring and seasoned comics to test four-minute sets before a lively Asheville crowd; signups begin at 7pm for an upbeat Wednesday night of laughter.
A free, welcoming comedy mic invites aspiring and seasoned comics to test four-minute sets before a lively Asheville crowd; signups begin at 7pm for an upbeat Wednesday night of laughter.

Open Mic Night
MoreAn open stage welcomes musicians, poets, storytellers, and performers for a community showcase hosted by Cicada. Expect varied live performances and creative expression in a casual bar setting.

An open stage welcomes musicians, poets, storytellers, and performers for a community showcase hosted by Cicada. Expect varied live performances and creative expression in a casual bar setting.
An open stage welcomes musicians, poets, storytellers, and performers for a community showcase hosted by Cicada. Expect varied live performances and creative expression in a casual bar setting.

A house band launches an electric, open-format jam before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect spontaneous instrumental improvisation, collaborative sets, and an informal community music atmosphere.

A house band launches an electric, open-format jam before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect spontaneous instrumental improvisation, collaborative sets, and an informal community music atmosphere.
A house band launches an electric, open-format jam before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect spontaneous instrumental improvisation, collaborative sets, and an informal community music atmosphere.

Acoustic Django jazz channels the 1930s and 1940s Paris swing era with virtuosic guitar and a celebratory festival atmosphere. Musicians and listeners gather for lively, all-ages music rooted in Reinhardt’s legacy.

Acoustic Django jazz channels the 1930s and 1940s Paris swing era with virtuosic guitar and a celebratory festival atmosphere. Musicians and listeners gather for lively, all-ages music rooted in Reinhardt’s legacy.
Acoustic Django jazz channels the 1930s and 1940s Paris swing era with virtuosic guitar and a celebratory festival atmosphere. Musicians and listeners gather for lively, all-ages music rooted in Reinhardt’s legacy.
