
Open Mic Downtown
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.
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Low-key taproom night with signups at 6:30 and performances starting at 7:30, welcoming local singers, poets, and acoustic acts amid craft beer pours and community focused vibes.

Low-key taproom night with signups at 6:30 and performances starting at 7:30, welcoming local singers, poets, and acoustic acts amid craft beer pours and community focused vibes.
Low-key taproom night with signups at 6:30 and performances starting at 7:30, welcoming local singers, poets, and acoustic acts amid craft beer pours and community focused vibes.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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-evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing Co., hosted by rotating special guests; musicians of any skill level are invited to sit in and trade songs over craft beer in a relaxed taproom atmosphere.

Late-evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing Co., hosted by rotating special guests; musicians of any skill level are invited to sit in and trade songs over craft beer in a relaxed taproom atmosphere.
Late-evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing Co., hosted by rotating special guests; musicians of any skill level are invited to sit in and trade songs over craft beer in a relaxed taproom atmosphere.

A late-night genre-blending mashup set in a brewery taproom, pairing energetic performance vibes with fresh pours and a casual bar crowd. Expect a lively, eclectic soundtrack that shifts styles throughout the night.

A late-night genre-blending mashup set in a brewery taproom, pairing energetic performance vibes with fresh pours and a casual bar crowd. Expect a lively, eclectic soundtrack that shifts styles throughout the night.
A late-night genre-blending mashup set in a brewery taproom, pairing energetic performance vibes with fresh pours and a casual bar crowd. Expect a lively, eclectic soundtrack that shifts styles throughout the night.

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.

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.

Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.

Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.
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A brewery open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, stand up bits, and spoken word sets hosted by Stephen Evans. Sign up starts at 5:30 PM for stage time in a lively South Slope taproom.

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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.

A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.

A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.
A tight house-band set warms up the room before the night turns into an open jam where musicians cycle in for spontaneous collaborations. Expect a late-night, bar-style crowd and an anything-can-happen stage vibe.

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Late-night sets in a lively downtown bar setting with drinks flowing and a social crowd. A casual, come-and-go vibe suited for weekend hangouts and post-dinner nightlife.
Late-night sets in a lively downtown bar setting with drinks flowing and a social crowd. A casual, come-and-go vibe suited for weekend hangouts and post-dinner nightlife.

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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.

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Varied acoustic to band sets of original songs, covers, guitar, and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate, neighborhood bar open mic.
Varied acoustic to band sets of original songs, covers, guitar, and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate, neighborhood bar open mic.

An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.

An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.
An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.