
Poetry Open Mic
A long-running late-night open mic invites poetry, spoken word, and any creative expression in an intimate kava bar setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute sets and a supportive crowd.
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Casual performance night with rotating 15 minute sets or three-song slots, welcoming music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups at 7 pm lead into an 8 pm start in a laid-back kava bar setting.

Casual performance night with rotating 15 minute sets or three-song slots, welcoming music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups at 7 pm lead into an 8 pm start in a laid-back kava bar setting.
Casual performance night with rotating 15 minute sets or three-song slots, welcoming music, poetry, and other performance art. Sign-ups at 7 pm lead into an 8 pm start in a laid-back kava bar setting.

Low-lit late-night hangout with earthy herbal drinks, acoustic songs, spoken-word poetry, and short sets; casual seating and a supportive crowd create a welcoming vibe for beginners and local creatives.

Low-lit late-night hangout with earthy herbal drinks, acoustic songs, spoken-word poetry, and short sets; casual seating and a supportive crowd create a welcoming vibe for beginners and local creatives.
Low-lit late-night hangout with earthy herbal drinks, acoustic songs, spoken-word poetry, and short sets; casual seating and a supportive crowd create a welcoming vibe for beginners and local creatives.

Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.

Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.
Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.

Casual open mic night in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. A low-pressure stage for locals to try out songs, poems, or short sets in an intimate, late-night setting.

Casual open mic night in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. A low-pressure stage for locals to try out songs, poems, or short sets in an intimate, late-night setting.
Casual open mic night in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. A low-pressure stage for locals to try out songs, poems, or short sets in an intimate, late-night setting.

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.

Experienced musicians trade riffs, talk shop, and share ideas in an intimate, living room-like kava lounge jam session. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating collaborative sets and improvisation.

Experienced musicians trade riffs, talk shop, and share ideas in an intimate, living room-like kava lounge jam session. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating collaborative sets and improvisation.
Experienced musicians trade riffs, talk shop, and share ideas in an intimate, living room-like kava lounge jam session. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating collaborative sets and improvisation.

A poetry-first open mic where audience members step up to read alongside weekly featured poets. Late-night Monday energy in a contemporary gallery setting built for spoken word and community listening.

A poetry-first open mic where audience members step up to read alongside weekly featured poets. Late-night Monday energy in a contemporary gallery setting built for spoken word and community listening.
A poetry-first open mic where audience members step up to read alongside weekly featured poets. Late-night Monday energy in a contemporary gallery setting built for spoken word and community listening.

A free, hosted poetry open mic night with rotating voices and spoken word energy in an intimate loft setting. Runs monthly on the last Wednesday for creatives, listeners, and community connection.

A free, hosted poetry open mic night with rotating voices and spoken word energy in an intimate loft setting. Runs monthly on the last Wednesday for creatives, listeners, and community connection.
A free, hosted poetry open mic night with rotating voices and spoken word energy in an intimate loft setting. Runs monthly on the last Wednesday for creatives, listeners, and community connection.

Sunday-night open mic in a cozy bar setting with a supportive, welcoming crowd. Sign up at 6pm to take the spotlight for singing, spoken word, or other local talent on an open stage.

Sunday-night open mic in a cozy bar setting with a supportive, welcoming crowd. Sign up at 6pm to take the spotlight for singing, spoken word, or other local talent on an open stage.
Sunday-night open mic in a cozy bar setting with a supportive, welcoming crowd. Sign up at 6pm to take the spotlight for singing, spoken word, or other local talent on an open stage.
A high-energy variety night mixing singing and live sets with stand-up bits, poetry, and spoken-word moments. Expect a supportive crowd, rotating performers, and big personality on a community-driven stage.
A high-energy variety night mixing singing and live sets with stand-up bits, poetry, and spoken-word moments. Expect a supportive crowd, rotating performers, and big personality on a community-driven stage.
A high-energy variety night mixing singing and live sets with stand-up bits, poetry, and spoken-word moments. Expect a supportive crowd, rotating performers, and big personality on a community-driven stage.

A downtown brewery open mic night with early sign-ups at 6:30 PM and performances kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual, supportive stage for musicians, poets, and first-timers alongside regulars.

A downtown brewery open mic night with early sign-ups at 6:30 PM and performances kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual, supportive stage for musicians, poets, and first-timers alongside regulars.
A downtown brewery open mic night with early sign-ups at 6:30 PM and performances kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual, supportive stage for musicians, poets, and first-timers alongside regulars.
A weekly late night stage where musicians, poets, comics, and first timers rotate through short sets in a cozy kava bar atmosphere. Drop in to perform or cheer on neighbors in a welcoming community crowd.
A weekly late night stage where musicians, poets, comics, and first timers rotate through short sets in a cozy kava bar atmosphere. Drop in to perform or cheer on neighbors in a welcoming community crowd.
A weekly late night stage where musicians, poets, comics, and first timers rotate through short sets in a cozy kava bar atmosphere. Drop in to perform or cheer on neighbors in a welcoming community crowd.

A late-night singer songwriter open mic where performers bring guitars and other instruments for casual, crowd-friendly sets. Rotating local acts and first-timers share originals in a welcoming brewery taproom atmosphere.

A late-night singer songwriter open mic where performers bring guitars and other instruments for casual, crowd-friendly sets. Rotating local acts and first-timers share originals in a welcoming brewery taproom atmosphere.
A late-night singer songwriter open mic where performers bring guitars and other instruments for casual, crowd-friendly sets. Rotating local acts and first-timers share originals in a welcoming brewery taproom atmosphere.

A mixed-genre open mic with 12-minute sets for songs, spoken word, and stand-up. Expect an eclectic, supportive late-night vibe in an intimate gallery space.

A mixed-genre open mic with 12-minute sets for songs, spoken word, and stand-up. Expect an eclectic, supportive late-night vibe in an intimate gallery space.
A mixed-genre open mic with 12-minute sets for songs, spoken word, and stand-up. Expect an eclectic, supportive late-night vibe in an intimate gallery space.

Late-night literary salon mixing poetry readings with live music in an intimate parlor setting. A long-running series brings together local and visiting artists for a community-forward night of spoken word and song.

Late-night literary salon mixing poetry readings with live music in an intimate parlor setting. A long-running series brings together local and visiting artists for a community-forward night of spoken word and song.
Late-night literary salon mixing poetry readings with live music in an intimate parlor setting. A long-running series brings together local and visiting artists for a community-forward night of spoken word and song.