
Poetry Open Mic
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.
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Low-lit kava-bar nights of eclectic poetry, spoken word, and performance art, celebrating Asheville’s longest-running open mic; sign-ups begin at 8 p.m. for five- or ten-minute slots welcoming all creative forms.

Low-lit kava-bar nights of eclectic poetry, spoken word, and performance art, celebrating Asheville’s longest-running open mic; sign-ups begin at 8 p.m. for five- or ten-minute slots welcoming all creative forms.
Low-lit kava-bar nights of eclectic poetry, spoken word, and performance art, celebrating Asheville’s longest-running open mic; sign-ups begin at 8 p.m. for five- or ten-minute slots welcoming all creative forms.

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.

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.

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.

Low lit kava bar open mic for music, poetry, and performance art with casual vibes and 15 minute or three song sets; sign ups at 7pm, performances start at 8pm.

Low lit kava bar open mic for music, poetry, and performance art with casual vibes and 15 minute or three song sets; sign ups at 7pm, performances start at 8pm.
Low lit kava bar open mic for music, poetry, and performance art with casual vibes and 15 minute or three song sets; sign ups at 7pm, performances start at 8pm.
Low lit tavern open mic with 15 minute or three song slots for original songs, covers, guitar and piano sets; a community focused evening where emerging singer songwriters and surprise acts test new material.
Low lit tavern open mic with 15 minute or three song slots for original songs, covers, guitar and piano sets; a community focused evening where emerging singer songwriters and surprise acts test new material.
Low lit tavern open mic with 15 minute or three song slots for original songs, covers, guitar and piano sets; a community focused evening where emerging singer songwriters and surprise acts test new material.

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.
Eclectic late night open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers, with drop in signups on a communal neighborhood stage that encourage supportive, beginner friendly performances in an intimate DIY venue.
Eclectic late night open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers, with drop in signups on a communal neighborhood stage that encourage supportive, beginner friendly performances in an intimate DIY venue.
Eclectic late night open mic for poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers, with drop in signups on a communal neighborhood stage that encourage supportive, beginner friendly performances in an intimate DIY venue.

Late night community performance night featuring short acoustic sets, spoken word pieces, and quick comedy bits in a mellow low lit kava lounge setting; signups at the mic welcome performers of all levels.

Late night community performance night featuring short acoustic sets, spoken word pieces, and quick comedy bits in a mellow low lit kava lounge setting; signups at the mic welcome performers of all levels.
Late night community performance night featuring short acoustic sets, spoken word pieces, and quick comedy bits in a mellow low lit kava lounge setting; signups at the mic welcome performers of all levels.

Intimate community open mic at Plant Bar South Slope with Cicada hosting monthly on the last Sunday; acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and spoken word performers share short sets in a welcoming, beginner friendly neighborhood taproom.

Intimate community open mic at Plant Bar South Slope with Cicada hosting monthly on the last Sunday; acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and spoken word performers share short sets in a welcoming, beginner friendly neighborhood taproom.
Intimate community open mic at Plant Bar South Slope with Cicada hosting monthly on the last Sunday; acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and spoken word performers share short sets in a welcoming, beginner friendly neighborhood taproom.

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, timer-driven heads-down writing sprints in a cozy cafe with quick intros; writers tackle novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, or reports while surrounded by focused peers.

Sixty-minute, timer-driven heads-down writing sprints in a cozy cafe with quick intros; writers tackle novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, or reports while surrounded by focused peers.
Sixty-minute, timer-driven heads-down writing sprints in a cozy cafe with quick intros; writers tackle novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, or reports while surrounded by focused peers.

Late evening stand up open mic emphasizing fresh material at DSSOLVR Brewing, hosted by Alex Parsons and Josie Beers; signups 6:30pm, show 7pm, no cover, 21 plus.

Late evening stand up open mic emphasizing fresh material at DSSOLVR Brewing, hosted by Alex Parsons and Josie Beers; signups 6:30pm, show 7pm, no cover, 21 plus.
Late evening stand up open mic emphasizing fresh material at DSSOLVR Brewing, hosted by Alex Parsons and Josie Beers; signups 6:30pm, show 7pm, no cover, 21 plus.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.
Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

Late night standup open mic in The Odditorium's intimate West Asheville barroom, where local comics and newcomers grab signups for short sets. Casual, community driven vibe hosted by Asheville Comedy Fans.

Late night standup open mic in The Odditorium's intimate West Asheville barroom, where local comics and newcomers grab signups for short sets. Casual, community driven vibe hosted by Asheville Comedy Fans.
Late night standup open mic in The Odditorium's intimate West Asheville barroom, where local comics and newcomers grab signups for short sets. Casual, community driven vibe hosted by Asheville Comedy Fans.

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.