
WORLD-FAMOUS OPEN MIC NIGHT
A free, participatory music showcase invites solo performers to play up to three songs or 15 minutes, with house sound equipment and only eight signup spots available.
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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grab the mic for a sing-along or settle in to enjoy the show, with a relaxed, social atmosphere welcoming both performers and listeners.

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.

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.
Up-close sleight of hand, unexpected tricks, and big reveals create an intimate magic experience, with each performance limited to just 20 guests.
Up-close sleight of hand, unexpected tricks, and big reveals create an intimate magic experience, with each performance limited to just 20 guests.
Up-close sleight of hand, unexpected tricks, and big reveals create an intimate magic experience, with each performance limited to just 20 guests.

True, personal five-minute stories land in rapid-fire rounds as audience and judges pick favorites in a classic StorySLAM format. Expect funny, heartfelt, and unpredictable tales with an anything-goes theme and open signup.

True, personal five-minute stories land in rapid-fire rounds as audience and judges pick favorites in a classic StorySLAM format. Expect funny, heartfelt, and unpredictable tales with an anything-goes theme and open signup.
True, personal five-minute stories land in rapid-fire rounds as audience and judges pick favorites in a classic StorySLAM format. Expect funny, heartfelt, and unpredictable tales with an anything-goes theme and open signup.

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.

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.

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.

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.
