
All Arts Open Mic Night
A grab-bag open mic where performers rotate through music, poetry, storytelling, and other creative acts on a community stage. Expect an encouraging, low-pressure crowd and eclectic sets that shift styles quickly.
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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.
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.

Casual taproom open mic for poets, comedians, musicians, and storytellers, fostering creative connection over local brews at Sweeten Creek Brewing with a supportive, community-focused small-stage vibe.

Casual taproom open mic for poets, comedians, musicians, and storytellers, fostering creative connection over local brews at Sweeten Creek Brewing with a supportive, community-focused small-stage vibe.
Casual taproom open mic for poets, comedians, musicians, and storytellers, fostering creative connection over local brews at Sweeten Creek Brewing with a supportive, community-focused small-stage vibe.

Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.

Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.
Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.

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.

A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.

A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.
A welcoming late-night open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and singalong-ready songs, with room for first-timers and seasoned performers alike. Expect an encouraging, community-forward crowd at Energetic Experiences.

A long-running Wednesday-night poetry open mic with a come-as-you-are stage for poets, musicians, and experimental performers in a cozy kava bar. Sign-up at 7:30 pm, readings begin at 8, with performer two-for-one kava perks.

A long-running Wednesday-night poetry open mic with a come-as-you-are stage for poets, musicians, and experimental performers in a cozy kava bar. Sign-up at 7:30 pm, readings begin at 8, with performer two-for-one kava perks.
A long-running Wednesday-night poetry open mic with a come-as-you-are stage for poets, musicians, and experimental performers in a cozy kava bar. Sign-up at 7:30 pm, readings begin at 8, with performer two-for-one kava perks.

Varied acoustic and electric performances — original songs, covers, guitar and piano — animate a cozy taproom open mic; each performer gets 15 minutes (or three songs) to test material and surprise the local crowd.

Varied acoustic and electric performances — original songs, covers, guitar and piano — animate a cozy taproom open mic; each performer gets 15 minutes (or three songs) to test material and surprise the local crowd.
Varied acoustic and electric performances — original songs, covers, guitar and piano — animate a cozy taproom open mic; each performer gets 15 minutes (or three songs) to test material and surprise the local crowd.

Low lit West Asheville odditorium hosts a late night comedy open mic mixing alt humor and freakshow camp; local comics and newcomers test new sets in a raucous, barroom variety atmosphere.

Low lit West Asheville odditorium hosts a late night comedy open mic mixing alt humor and freakshow camp; local comics and newcomers test new sets in a raucous, barroom variety atmosphere.
Low lit West Asheville odditorium hosts a late night comedy open mic mixing alt humor and freakshow camp; local comics and newcomers test new sets in a raucous, barroom variety atmosphere.

Low-lit kava lounge hosts a welcoming spoken-word and performance-poetry night; sign-ups at 8 p.m. secure 5- or 10-minute slots, welcoming all creative forms at Asheville’s longest-running open mic.

Low-lit kava lounge hosts a welcoming spoken-word and performance-poetry night; sign-ups at 8 p.m. secure 5- or 10-minute slots, welcoming all creative forms at Asheville’s longest-running open mic.
Low-lit kava lounge hosts a welcoming spoken-word and performance-poetry night; sign-ups at 8 p.m. secure 5- or 10-minute slots, welcoming all creative forms at Asheville’s longest-running open mic.
A high-energy open mic night mixing live music sets, stand-up comedy, and spoken-word poetry in a supportive, celebratory atmosphere. Expect a rotating lineup of local talent, big crowd reactions, and all-around good vibes.
A high-energy open mic night mixing live music sets, stand-up comedy, and spoken-word poetry in a supportive, celebratory atmosphere. Expect a rotating lineup of local talent, big crowd reactions, and all-around good vibes.
A high-energy open mic night mixing live music sets, stand-up comedy, and spoken-word poetry in a supportive, celebratory atmosphere. Expect a rotating lineup of local talent, big crowd reactions, and all-around good vibes.

Lively Thursday open mic in a taproom with draft beer and communal vibes, hosted by Stephen Evans; sign-ups at 5:30 PM and the mic starts at 6:00 PM for musicians, poets, and comics.

Lively Thursday open mic in a taproom with draft beer and communal vibes, hosted by Stephen Evans; sign-ups at 5:30 PM and the mic starts at 6:00 PM for musicians, poets, and comics.
Lively Thursday open mic in a taproom with draft beer and communal vibes, hosted by Stephen Evans; sign-ups at 5:30 PM and the mic starts at 6:00 PM for musicians, poets, and comics.
Weekly late-night open mic where singers, poets, comedians, and musicians take the stage in a cozy kava lounge. Expect a supportive community crowd and a rotating mix of raw first-timers and seasoned performers.
Weekly late-night open mic where singers, poets, comedians, and musicians take the stage in a cozy kava lounge. Expect a supportive community crowd and a rotating mix of raw first-timers and seasoned performers.
Weekly late-night open mic where singers, poets, comedians, and musicians take the stage in a cozy kava lounge. Expect a supportive community crowd and a rotating mix of raw first-timers and seasoned performers.

Late evening open mic with a relaxed brewery stage vibe, hosted by Tony Willingham; sign-ups at 6:30 PM and performances starting 7:30 PM for all skill levels.

Late evening open mic with a relaxed brewery stage vibe, hosted by Tony Willingham; sign-ups at 6:30 PM and performances starting 7:30 PM for all skill levels.
Late evening open mic with a relaxed brewery stage vibe, hosted by Tony Willingham; sign-ups at 6:30 PM and performances starting 7:30 PM for all skill levels.

Rapid fire pub trivia rounds testing pop culture, history, and local lore in a relaxed taproom at Sweeten Creek Brewing, with teams, casual banter, and pints flowing during a weekly late night Wednesday social.

Rapid fire pub trivia rounds testing pop culture, history, and local lore in a relaxed taproom at Sweeten Creek Brewing, with teams, casual banter, and pints flowing during a weekly late night Wednesday social.
Rapid fire pub trivia rounds testing pop culture, history, and local lore in a relaxed taproom at Sweeten Creek Brewing, with teams, casual banter, and pints flowing during a weekly late night Wednesday social.

Casual performance night with rotating 15 minute sets or three-song slots, welcoming music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups at 7 pm lead into an 8 pm start in a laid-back kava bar setting.

Casual performance night with rotating 15 minute sets or three-song slots, welcoming music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups at 7 pm lead into an 8 pm start in a laid-back kava bar setting.
Casual performance night with rotating 15 minute sets or three-song slots, welcoming music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups at 7 pm lead into an 8 pm start in a laid-back kava bar setting.

Late-night karaoke and casual bar hangs in the River Arts District, with plenty of street parking nearby. Grab a mic or just watch, and plan a safe ride home after drinks.

Late-night karaoke and casual bar hangs in the River Arts District, with plenty of street parking nearby. Grab a mic or just watch, and plan a safe ride home after drinks.
Late-night karaoke and casual bar hangs in the River Arts District, with plenty of street parking nearby. Grab a mic or just watch, and plan a safe ride home after drinks.

Low lit kava bar open mic inviting acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to perform over earthy kava drinks; expect intimate, community driven sets, casual sign ups, and a relaxed, conversation friendly atmosphere.

Low lit kava bar open mic inviting acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to perform over earthy kava drinks; expect intimate, community driven sets, casual sign ups, and a relaxed, conversation friendly atmosphere.
Low lit kava bar open mic inviting acoustic musicians, poets, and storytellers to perform over earthy kava drinks; expect intimate, community driven sets, casual sign ups, and a relaxed, conversation friendly atmosphere.

Acoustic singers and songwriters plug in for short original and cover sets in a welcoming taproom crowd; bring instruments for walk up signups and supportive applause.

Acoustic singers and songwriters plug in for short original and cover sets in a welcoming taproom crowd; bring instruments for walk up signups and supportive applause.
Acoustic singers and songwriters plug in for short original and cover sets in a welcoming taproom crowd; bring instruments for walk up signups and supportive applause.

Sunday evening sign up at 6pm invites singers, poets, and comedians to take the spotlight in a supportive, intimate bar setting; all skill levels welcome for short sets and community encouragement.

Sunday evening sign up at 6pm invites singers, poets, and comedians to take the spotlight in a supportive, intimate bar setting; all skill levels welcome for short sets and community encouragement.
Sunday evening sign up at 6pm invites singers, poets, and comedians to take the spotlight in a supportive, intimate bar setting; all skill levels welcome for short sets and community encouragement.

Intimate open mic night in a dimly lit kava lounge where local musicians, poets, and storytellers take the mic; hosted by Kodey with a relaxed, beginner-friendly vibe and community-focused audience.

Intimate open mic night in a dimly lit kava lounge where local musicians, poets, and storytellers take the mic; hosted by Kodey with a relaxed, beginner-friendly vibe and community-focused audience.
Intimate open mic night in a dimly lit kava lounge where local musicians, poets, and storytellers take the mic; hosted by Kodey with a relaxed, beginner-friendly vibe and community-focused audience.