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Late night literary open mic of raw spoken word poetry and short story readings in a cozy pub setting, with intimate mic time and casual bar service for a receptive crowd.
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Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.

Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.

No-pressure, drop-in creative writing evenings in an impeccably furnished inn with working fireplaces and cozy writing nests; beginners welcome at 1st and 3rd Monday sessions (5:30–7:30pm), with edibles and potables.

No-pressure, drop-in creative writing evenings in an impeccably furnished inn with working fireplaces and cozy writing nests; beginners welcome at 1st and 3rd Monday sessions (5:30–7:30pm), with edibles and potables.
No-pressure, drop-in creative writing evenings in an impeccably furnished inn with working fireplaces and cozy writing nests; beginners welcome at 1st and 3rd Monday sessions (5:30–7:30pm), with edibles and potables.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

Relaxed taproom atmosphere poured with craft beers, featuring acoustic open mic sets from local singer-songwriters and casual players; audience members can support local talent or sign up to take the stage.

Relaxed taproom atmosphere poured with craft beers, featuring acoustic open mic sets from local singer-songwriters and casual players; audience members can support local talent or sign up to take the stage.
Relaxed taproom atmosphere poured with craft beers, featuring acoustic open mic sets from local singer-songwriters and casual players; audience members can support local talent or sign up to take the stage.
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.

Thursday open-mic at Hi-Wire’s lively taproom invites musicians, poets, and comedians to sign up at 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start; craft beers and a supportive, beginner-friendly crowd fuel communal performances.

Thursday open-mic at Hi-Wire’s lively taproom invites musicians, poets, and comedians to sign up at 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start; craft beers and a supportive, beginner-friendly crowd fuel communal performances.
Thursday open-mic at Hi-Wire’s lively taproom invites musicians, poets, and comedians to sign up at 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start; craft beers and a supportive, beginner-friendly crowd fuel communal performances.

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.

Casual low-lit taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with sign-ups at 6:30pm and a 7:30pm start; welcoming acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental performers for a supportive, beer-friendly evening.

Casual low-lit taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with sign-ups at 6:30pm and a 7:30pm start; welcoming acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental performers for a supportive, beer-friendly evening.
Casual low-lit taproom open mic hosted by Tony Willingham, with sign-ups at 6:30pm and a 7:30pm start; welcoming acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental performers for a supportive, beer-friendly evening.

Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.

Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.
Sip seasonal cocktails and draft beers while painting, sketching, or knitting in a cozy taproom; a weekly, beginner friendly creative hangout where folks bring projects, supplies, and good company.

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.

Late night stand up sets in a dim brewery taproom delivering punchy, bar side comedy from local and touring comics; expect intimate seating, loud laughs, and beer on draft for a rollicking after hours vibe.

Late night stand up sets in a dim brewery taproom delivering punchy, bar side comedy from local and touring comics; expect intimate seating, loud laughs, and beer on draft for a rollicking after hours vibe.
Late night stand up sets in a dim brewery taproom delivering punchy, bar side comedy from local and touring comics; expect intimate seating, loud laughs, and beer on draft for a rollicking after hours vibe.

Focused, timer-driven 60-minute writing sprints in a cozy downtown café; writers of all levels gather for quick introductions, heads-down productivity, and peer accountability at 6:00 to tackle novels, poems, resumes, and more.

Focused, timer-driven 60-minute writing sprints in a cozy downtown café; writers of all levels gather for quick introductions, heads-down productivity, and peer accountability at 6:00 to tackle novels, poems, resumes, and more.
Focused, timer-driven 60-minute writing sprints in a cozy downtown café; writers of all levels gather for quick introductions, heads-down productivity, and peer accountability at 6:00 to tackle novels, poems, resumes, and more.