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Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in a dimly lit barroom, where poets and storytellers share short fiction, essays, and microfiction during a relaxed open-mic for community audiences.
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Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.

Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.
Cozy evening of literary reading and community discussion in Blind Tiger's casual bar setting, where readers and writers share excerpts, recommendations, and conversation over low lights and drinks.

Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.

Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.
Low-lit kava-bar nights host intimate spoken-word and poetry performances with 5- and 10-minute sign-up slots starting at 8 p.m., cultivating an inclusive, long-running Asheville community of writers and performers.

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.

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.
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.

Spoken word and open mic poetry in a rooftop café with sweeping views of Mount Pisgah and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sip seasonal cocktails, locally sourced tea and coffee, and fresh café fare while listening to regional and visiting poets.

Spoken word and open mic poetry in a rooftop café with sweeping views of Mount Pisgah and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sip seasonal cocktails, locally sourced tea and coffee, and fresh café fare while listening to regional and visiting poets.
Spoken word and open mic poetry in a rooftop café with sweeping views of Mount Pisgah and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sip seasonal cocktails, locally sourced tea and coffee, and fresh café fare while listening to regional and visiting poets.

Casual open mic in a downtown kava lounge with Kodey hosting a rotating lineup of performances. Expect low-key nightlife energy and a welcoming stage for first-timers and regulars alike.

Casual open mic in a downtown kava lounge with Kodey hosting a rotating lineup of performances. Expect low-key nightlife energy and a welcoming stage for first-timers and regulars alike.
Casual open mic in a downtown kava lounge with Kodey hosting a rotating lineup of performances. Expect low-key nightlife energy and a welcoming stage for first-timers and regulars alike.

Late-night hangout at an intimate downtown cocktail bar with a relaxed, after-hours vibe for mingling and unwinding. Best for casual meetups and a low-key night out.

Late-night hangout at an intimate downtown cocktail bar with a relaxed, after-hours vibe for mingling and unwinding. Best for casual meetups and a low-key night out.
Late-night hangout at an intimate downtown cocktail bar with a relaxed, after-hours vibe for mingling and unwinding. Best for casual meetups and a low-key night out.

Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.

Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.
Late-night open-mic laughs in a quirky West Asheville bar setting, where local comics test fresh bits and crowd banter keeps the room rowdy. Expect anything-goes sets, surprise punchlines, and a DIY freakshow vibe.

Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.

Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.
Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.
Weekly Tuesday-night stage time in a cozy kava bar where poets, comedians, singers, and musicians rotate through short sets. A laid-back late-night community hang with an open-to-anyone sign-up vibe.
Weekly Tuesday-night stage time in a cozy kava bar where poets, comedians, singers, and musicians rotate through short sets. A laid-back late-night community hang with an open-to-anyone sign-up vibe.
Weekly Tuesday-night stage time in a cozy kava bar where poets, comedians, singers, and musicians rotate through short sets. A laid-back late-night community hang with an open-to-anyone sign-up vibe.

Low-key stage time at a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets. A friendly late-night hang for trying new material and meeting local creatives in Weaverville.

Low-key stage time at a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets. A friendly late-night hang for trying new material and meeting local creatives in Weaverville.
Low-key stage time at a cozy kava bar where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers rotate through short sets. A friendly late-night hang for trying new material and meeting local creatives in Weaverville.

Late-night stand-up showcase with a secret lineup mixing Asheville favorites and touring big-city comics, including surprises from New York City. Drinks flow in a brewery taproom with doors at 8:30 and a 9pm start.

Late-night stand-up showcase with a secret lineup mixing Asheville favorites and touring big-city comics, including surprises from New York City. Drinks flow in a brewery taproom with doors at 8:30 and a 9pm start.
Late-night stand-up showcase with a secret lineup mixing Asheville favorites and touring big-city comics, including surprises from New York City. Drinks flow in a brewery taproom with doors at 8:30 and a 9pm start.

Mind-bending mentalism and audience participation pack a 70-minute mindreading performance designed to surprise and unsettle in the best way. Limited seating with an 18+ late-night vibe for an intimate, up-close experience.

Mind-bending mentalism and audience participation pack a 70-minute mindreading performance designed to surprise and unsettle in the best way. Limited seating with an 18+ late-night vibe for an intimate, up-close experience.
Mind-bending mentalism and audience participation pack a 70-minute mindreading performance designed to surprise and unsettle in the best way. Limited seating with an 18+ late-night vibe for an intimate, up-close experience.

Design driven tabletop lanterns set the mood in a boutique hotel lounge, blending warm ambient lighting with a stylish late night atmosphere. Ideal for anyone into decor details, cozy vibes, and intimate spaces.

Design driven tabletop lanterns set the mood in a boutique hotel lounge, blending warm ambient lighting with a stylish late night atmosphere. Ideal for anyone into decor details, cozy vibes, and intimate spaces.
Design driven tabletop lanterns set the mood in a boutique hotel lounge, blending warm ambient lighting with a stylish late night atmosphere. Ideal for anyone into decor details, cozy vibes, and intimate spaces.

Late night spoken word open mic with draft beer available at The Argot Room, where local poets and storytellers take the mic in an intimate, low lit room for raw readings and audience feedback.

Late night spoken word open mic with draft beer available at The Argot Room, where local poets and storytellers take the mic in an intimate, low lit room for raw readings and audience feedback.
Late night spoken word open mic with draft beer available at The Argot Room, where local poets and storytellers take the mic in an intimate, low lit room for raw readings and audience feedback.

True, five-minute personal stories hit the mic in a fast-paced storytelling competition themed SUS—deception, suspicion, shady messages, and gut feelings gone right or wrong. Expect big laughs, tense twists, and audience-fueled energy late night in a club setting.

True, five-minute personal stories hit the mic in a fast-paced storytelling competition themed SUS—deception, suspicion, shady messages, and gut feelings gone right or wrong. Expect big laughs, tense twists, and audience-fueled energy late night in a club setting.
True, five-minute personal stories hit the mic in a fast-paced storytelling competition themed SUS—deception, suspicion, shady messages, and gut feelings gone right or wrong. Expect big laughs, tense twists, and audience-fueled energy late night in a club setting.

A casual downtown taproom open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Expect rotating local acts in a craft-beer bar setting.

A casual downtown taproom open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Expect rotating local acts in a craft-beer bar setting.
A casual downtown taproom open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and performances kicking off at 7:30. Expect rotating local acts in a craft-beer bar setting.

Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.

Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.
Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.