
Poetry Open Mic
Low-lit kava lounge hosts an inclusive open mic for poetry, spoken-word, storytelling, and experimental performance; sign-ups at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute slots, sustaining Asheville's longest-running scene.
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Long-running community open mic for poetry, spoken word, and experimental performance in Sovereign Kava's cozy, low-lit kava lounge; sign-ups begin at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.

Long-running community open mic for poetry, spoken word, and experimental performance in Sovereign Kava's cozy, low-lit kava lounge; sign-ups begin at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.
Long-running community open mic for poetry, spoken word, and experimental performance in Sovereign Kava's cozy, low-lit kava lounge; sign-ups begin at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.

Evening signups at 6:30pm lead into a mixed acoustic and spoken-word performance night starting 7:30pm, hosted by Tony Willingham in a casual downtown brewery taproom for musicians and poets.

Evening signups at 6:30pm lead into a mixed acoustic and spoken-word performance night starting 7:30pm, hosted by Tony Willingham in a casual downtown brewery taproom for musicians and poets.
Evening signups at 6:30pm lead into a mixed acoustic and spoken-word performance night starting 7:30pm, hosted by Tony Willingham in a casual downtown brewery taproom for musicians and poets.

Sunday-night spotlight for singers, poets, and storytellers in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere; performers sign up at 6pm to share acoustic, spoken-word, or experimental pieces in an intimate barroom setting.

Sunday-night spotlight for singers, poets, and storytellers in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere; performers sign up at 6pm to share acoustic, spoken-word, or experimental pieces in an intimate barroom setting.
Sunday-night spotlight for singers, poets, and storytellers in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere; performers sign up at 6pm to share acoustic, spoken-word, or experimental pieces in an intimate barroom setting.

Weekly taproom open mic at Hi-Wire South Slope, hosted by Stephen Evans with walk up signups at 5:30 PM and stage time starting at 6:00 PM for musicians, poets, and comedians.

Weekly taproom open mic at Hi-Wire South Slope, hosted by Stephen Evans with walk up signups at 5:30 PM and stage time starting at 6:00 PM for musicians, poets, and comedians.
Weekly taproom open mic at Hi-Wire South Slope, hosted by Stephen Evans with walk up signups at 5:30 PM and stage time starting at 6:00 PM for musicians, poets, and comedians.

Lively, inclusive open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers in Sweeten Creek Brewing's relaxed taproom, encouraging beginners and seasoned performers alike during a weekly early evening showcase.

Lively, inclusive open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers in Sweeten Creek Brewing's relaxed taproom, encouraging beginners and seasoned performers alike during a weekly early evening showcase.
Lively, inclusive open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers in Sweeten Creek Brewing's relaxed taproom, encouraging beginners and seasoned performers alike during a weekly early evening showcase.

High-energy stand-up open mic focused on brand-new material and rotating local comics on Sunday nights. Signups start at 6:30pm for a 7pm show in a 21+ bar setting; no cover, newcomers welcome.

High-energy stand-up open mic focused on brand-new material and rotating local comics on Sunday nights. Signups start at 6:30pm for a 7pm show in a 21+ bar setting; no cover, newcomers welcome.
High-energy stand-up open mic focused on brand-new material and rotating local comics on Sunday nights. Signups start at 6:30pm for a 7pm show in a 21+ bar setting; no cover, newcomers welcome.

Roundtable writers' critique where participants share new pieces and exchange constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading in a relaxed kava lounge setting.

Roundtable writers' critique where participants share new pieces and exchange constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Roundtable writers' critique where participants share new pieces and exchange constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.
Varied 15 minute acoustic and piano sets by emerging songwriters and local performers, mixing original songs, covers, and surprise pieces in a cozy tavern atmosphere that welcomes both players and attentive listeners.

Low-lit kava lounge vibes and warm kava aromas set the tone for an open-stage of acoustic songs, spoken-word, and brief comedy or storytelling sets hosted by Kodey, welcoming local performers.

Low-lit kava lounge vibes and warm kava aromas set the tone for an open-stage of acoustic songs, spoken-word, and brief comedy or storytelling sets hosted by Kodey, welcoming local performers.
Low-lit kava lounge vibes and warm kava aromas set the tone for an open-stage of acoustic songs, spoken-word, and brief comedy or storytelling sets hosted by Kodey, welcoming local performers.

Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.

Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.

Sixty-minute timed writing sprints in a low-key coffeehouse atmosphere, with quick intros and communal accountability for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work reports; arrive early to claim a seat and focus.

Sixty-minute timed writing sprints in a low-key coffeehouse atmosphere, with quick intros and communal accountability for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work reports; arrive early to claim a seat and focus.
Sixty-minute timed writing sprints in a low-key coffeehouse atmosphere, with quick intros and communal accountability for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work reports; arrive early to claim a seat and focus.

Living-room-style open jam for experienced musicians focused on collaborative playing, song-sharing, and peer feedback in a low-lit kava-bar setting. Sign-ups start at 7:30 PM for informal talk, arrangement swaps, and short sets.

Living-room-style open jam for experienced musicians focused on collaborative playing, song-sharing, and peer feedback in a low-lit kava-bar setting. Sign-ups start at 7:30 PM for informal talk, arrangement swaps, and short sets.
Living-room-style open jam for experienced musicians focused on collaborative playing, song-sharing, and peer feedback in a low-lit kava-bar setting. Sign-ups start at 7:30 PM for informal talk, arrangement swaps, and short sets.

High-energy Tuesday-night karaoke with crowd-friendly sing-alongs across pop, rock, and classic hits, guided by an animated emcee; late-night bar atmosphere and communal mic-driven performances in downtown Asheville.

High-energy Tuesday-night karaoke with crowd-friendly sing-alongs across pop, rock, and classic hits, guided by an animated emcee; late-night bar atmosphere and communal mic-driven performances in downtown Asheville.
High-energy Tuesday-night karaoke with crowd-friendly sing-alongs across pop, rock, and classic hits, guided by an animated emcee; late-night bar atmosphere and communal mic-driven performances in downtown Asheville.

Late-night open-mic stand-up in West Asheville with community-run signup spots; intimate, low-key room welcomes emerging comics and quickfire crowd work, ideal for testing new jokes.

Late-night open-mic stand-up in West Asheville with community-run signup spots; intimate, low-key room welcomes emerging comics and quickfire crowd work, ideal for testing new jokes.
Late-night open-mic stand-up in West Asheville with community-run signup spots; intimate, low-key room welcomes emerging comics and quickfire crowd work, ideal for testing new jokes.