
Poetry Open Mic
Low-lit kava lounge hosts a welcoming spoken-word and performance-poetry night; sign-ups at 8 p.m. secure 5- or 10-minute slots, welcoming all creative forms at Asheville’s longest-running open mic.
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Low-lit kava-lounge open mic for spoken-word, poetry, and performance art, with sign-ups at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots; welcoming experimental pieces, storytellers, and community readings.

Low-lit kava-lounge open mic for spoken-word, poetry, and performance art, with sign-ups at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots; welcoming experimental pieces, storytellers, and community readings.
Low-lit kava-lounge open mic for spoken-word, poetry, and performance art, with sign-ups at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots; welcoming experimental pieces, storytellers, and community readings.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Intimate, low-lit kava bar open mic featuring acoustic songs, spoken-word poetry, and experimental sets; a supportive community stage welcoming beginners and seasoned performers for late-night, earthy coffeehouse-style performances.

Intimate, low-lit kava bar open mic featuring acoustic songs, spoken-word poetry, and experimental sets; a supportive community stage welcoming beginners and seasoned performers for late-night, earthy coffeehouse-style performances.
Intimate, low-lit kava bar open mic featuring acoustic songs, spoken-word poetry, and experimental sets; a supportive community stage welcoming beginners and seasoned performers for late-night, earthy coffeehouse-style performances.

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.

Low-lit late-night readings and spoken-word sets in an intimate barroom where local poets and storytellers take the mic for page-to-stage performances, with craft beer available and a welcoming community vibe.

Low-lit late-night readings and spoken-word sets in an intimate barroom where local poets and storytellers take the mic for page-to-stage performances, with craft beer available and a welcoming community vibe.
Low-lit late-night readings and spoken-word sets in an intimate barroom where local poets and storytellers take the mic for page-to-stage performances, with craft beer available and a welcoming community vibe.

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.

Late night all arts open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and performance artists with walk up signups; expect acoustic sets, spoken word pieces, and a casual neighborhood community showcase vibe.

Late night all arts open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and performance artists with walk up signups; expect acoustic sets, spoken word pieces, and a casual neighborhood community showcase vibe.
Late night all arts open mic welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and performance artists with walk up signups; expect acoustic sets, spoken word pieces, and a casual neighborhood community showcase vibe.

Intimate, laid-back open-mic hosted by Kodey at a downtown kava lounge, welcoming acoustic sets, spoken word, and experimental performances for emerging and seasoned performers in a community-minded night.

Intimate, laid-back open-mic hosted by Kodey at a downtown kava lounge, welcoming acoustic sets, spoken word, and experimental performances for emerging and seasoned performers in a community-minded night.
Intimate, laid-back open-mic hosted by Kodey at a downtown kava lounge, welcoming acoustic sets, spoken word, and experimental performances for emerging and seasoned performers in a community-minded night.

Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.

Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.
Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.

Casual kava bar atmosphere for acoustic sets, spoken word, and experimental performance art; sign-ups start at 7pm and performances begin at 8pm, with 15 minute or three song sets to keep the lineup moving.

Casual kava bar atmosphere for acoustic sets, spoken word, and experimental performance art; sign-ups start at 7pm and performances begin at 8pm, with 15 minute or three song sets to keep the lineup moving.
Casual kava bar atmosphere for acoustic sets, spoken word, and experimental performance art; sign-ups start at 7pm and performances begin at 8pm, with 15 minute or three song sets to keep the lineup moving.

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.