
ALL ARTS OPEN MIC
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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Five-minute original pieces in any medium—storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, or dance—performed in an intimate parlor setting, with a welcoming audience of creators and supporters every First Sunday.

Five-minute original pieces in any medium—storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, or dance—performed in an intimate parlor setting, with a welcoming audience of creators and supporters every First Sunday.
Five-minute original pieces in any medium—storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, or dance—performed in an intimate parlor setting, with a welcoming audience of creators and supporters every First Sunday.

An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.

An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.
An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.
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.
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.
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.

Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.

Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.
Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.

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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

Low-key weekly open mic in a lively Sweeten Creek Brewing taproom where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers share original work and acoustic sets; community-minded vibes encourage connection every Wednesday at 6pm.

Low-key weekly open mic in a lively Sweeten Creek Brewing taproom where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers share original work and acoustic sets; community-minded vibes encourage connection every Wednesday at 6pm.
Low-key weekly open mic in a lively Sweeten Creek Brewing taproom where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers share original work and acoustic sets; community-minded vibes encourage connection every Wednesday at 6pm.

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.

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.
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.

Late-night West Asheville comedy open mic with a freakshow vibe, where emerging standups and variety acts try out short sets in a campy, quirky atmosphere.

Late-night West Asheville comedy open mic with a freakshow vibe, where emerging standups and variety acts try out short sets in a campy, quirky atmosphere.
Late-night West Asheville comedy open mic with a freakshow vibe, where emerging standups and variety acts try out short sets in a campy, quirky atmosphere.

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.
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.

Low-lit late-night readings and spoken-word sets in an intimate barroom where local poets and storytellers take the mic for page-to-stage performances, with craft beer available and a welcoming community vibe.

Low-lit late-night readings and spoken-word sets in an intimate barroom where local poets and storytellers take the mic for page-to-stage performances, with craft beer available and a welcoming community vibe.
Low-lit late-night readings and spoken-word sets in an intimate barroom where local poets and storytellers take the mic for page-to-stage performances, with craft beer available and a welcoming community vibe.

Grown-up, slightly surreal show-and-tell salon with open mic energy where local storytellers and curious listeners share personal essays, short performances, and odd relics in an intimate conversational afternoon.

Grown-up, slightly surreal show-and-tell salon with open mic energy where local storytellers and curious listeners share personal essays, short performances, and odd relics in an intimate conversational afternoon.
Grown-up, slightly surreal show-and-tell salon with open mic energy where local storytellers and curious listeners share personal essays, short performances, and odd relics in an intimate conversational afternoon.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.

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.
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.

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.
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.

Eclectic fringe festival across multiple Asheville venues presenting short form experimental theater, performance art, boundary-pushing comedy, and indie music by local and touring artists with a community driven DIY ethos.

Eclectic fringe festival across multiple Asheville venues presenting short form experimental theater, performance art, boundary-pushing comedy, and indie music by local and touring artists with a community driven DIY ethos.
Eclectic fringe festival across multiple Asheville venues presenting short form experimental theater, performance art, boundary-pushing comedy, and indie music by local and touring artists with a community driven DIY ethos.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Fast paced stand up sets from Asheville's local comedians in a cozy brewery taproom, blending observational jokes, crowd banter, and beer friendly vibes for a low key late night laugh session.

Fast paced stand up sets from Asheville's local comedians in a cozy brewery taproom, blending observational jokes, crowd banter, and beer friendly vibes for a low key late night laugh session.
Fast paced stand up sets from Asheville's local comedians in a cozy brewery taproom, blending observational jokes, crowd banter, and beer friendly vibes for a low key late night laugh session.

High-energy participatory improv with names drawn for on-the-spot scenes; all skill levels are welcomed and gently coached in a supportive, audience-friendly community jam that meets monthly on the fourth Thursday.

High-energy participatory improv with names drawn for on-the-spot scenes; all skill levels are welcomed and gently coached in a supportive, audience-friendly community jam that meets monthly on the fourth Thursday.
High-energy participatory improv with names drawn for on-the-spot scenes; all skill levels are welcomed and gently coached in a supportive, audience-friendly community jam that meets monthly on the fourth Thursday.