Poetry Open Mic
Asheville’s longest-running open mic spotlights poetry, spoken word, and all forms of creative expression in a cozy kava lounge setting. Sign up at 8 p.m. for a 5- or 10-minute slot and share your work with a supportive crowd.
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A longtime Asheville open mic with a welcoming, anything-goes creative vibe—poetry, storytelling, and experimental performance all fit. Add your name at 8 p.m. for a 5- or 10-minute slot in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
A longtime Asheville open mic with a welcoming, anything-goes creative vibe—poetry, storytelling, and experimental performance all fit. Add your name at 8 p.m. for a 5- or 10-minute slot in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
A longtime Asheville open mic with a welcoming, anything-goes creative vibe—poetry, storytelling, and experimental performance all fit. Add your name at 8 p.m. for a 5- or 10-minute slot in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.
A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.
A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.
A laid-back late-night open mic hosted by Kodey inside a downtown kava lounge. Expect a casual rotation of performers sharing songs, poetry, and short sets in an intimate social setting.
A laid-back late-night open mic hosted by Kodey inside a downtown kava lounge. Expect a casual rotation of performers sharing songs, poetry, and short sets in an intimate social setting.
A laid-back late-night open mic hosted by Kodey inside a downtown kava lounge. Expect a casual rotation of performers sharing songs, poetry, and short sets in an intimate social setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in a dimly lit barroom, where poets and storytellers share short fiction, essays, and microfiction during a relaxed open-mic for community audiences.
Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in a dimly lit barroom, where poets and storytellers share short fiction, essays, and microfiction during a relaxed open-mic for community audiences.
Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in a dimly lit barroom, where poets and storytellers share short fiction, essays, and microfiction during a relaxed open-mic for community audiences.
Intimate dimly lit kava bar evening of acoustic singer songwriter sets, spoken word poetry, and mellow community performances over herbal kava; casual sign up slots welcome both performers and listeners.
Intimate dimly lit kava bar evening of acoustic singer songwriter sets, spoken word poetry, and mellow community performances over herbal kava; casual sign up slots welcome both performers and listeners.
Intimate dimly lit kava bar evening of acoustic singer songwriter sets, spoken word poetry, and mellow community performances over herbal kava; casual sign up slots welcome both performers and listeners.
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.
Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.
Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.
Low-lit legendary open mic showcasing singer-songwriters and surprise acts—original songs, covers, guitar and piano—each performer takes a 15 minute (or three-song) slot for intimate, up-and-coming talent.
A casual, anything-goes mic night where musicians, poets, and performance artists rotate through 15-minute sets (or three songs). Sign-ups begin at 7 pm with performances kicking off at 8 pm in a laid-back kava bar setting.
A casual, anything-goes mic night where musicians, poets, and performance artists rotate through 15-minute sets (or three songs). Sign-ups begin at 7 pm with performances kicking off at 8 pm in a laid-back kava bar setting.
A casual, anything-goes mic night where musicians, poets, and performance artists rotate through 15-minute sets (or three songs). Sign-ups begin at 7 pm with performances kicking off at 8 pm in a laid-back kava bar setting.
A late-night weekly open mic where singers, poets, comics, and instrumentalists rotate through the mic in a relaxed kava bar setting. Expect a supportive community vibe with anything-goes performances and crowd participation.
A late-night weekly open mic where singers, poets, comics, and instrumentalists rotate through the mic in a relaxed kava bar setting. Expect a supportive community vibe with anything-goes performances and crowd participation.
A late-night weekly open mic where singers, poets, comics, and instrumentalists rotate through the mic in a relaxed kava bar setting. Expect a supportive community vibe with anything-goes performances and crowd participation.
Weekly writers’ critique circle with group discussion and constructive feedback on new work. Bring 8–10 printed copies to share for read-throughs, revision ideas, and creative inspiration in a relaxed pub setting.
Weekly writers’ critique circle with group discussion and constructive feedback on new work. Bring 8–10 printed copies to share for read-throughs, revision ideas, and creative inspiration in a relaxed pub setting.
Weekly writers’ critique circle with group discussion and constructive feedback on new work. Bring 8–10 printed copies to share for read-throughs, revision ideas, and creative inspiration in a relaxed pub setting.
Quiet, timer-based coworking for writers with quick introductions, then focused, no-sharing writing sprints. Settle in with a drink and writing tools for an afternoon of productivity and meeting local writers of any experience level.
Quiet, timer-based coworking for writers with quick introductions, then focused, no-sharing writing sprints. Settle in with a drink and writing tools for an afternoon of productivity and meeting local writers of any experience level.
Quiet, timer-based coworking for writers with quick introductions, then focused, no-sharing writing sprints. Settle in with a drink and writing tools for an afternoon of productivity and meeting local writers of any experience level.
A mixed-discipline open stage where music, poetry, comedy bits, and other creative acts rotate through quick sets. Expect an informal, supportive crowd vibe and spontaneous audience participation.
A mixed-discipline open stage where music, poetry, comedy bits, and other creative acts rotate through quick sets. Expect an informal, supportive crowd vibe and spontaneous audience participation.
A mixed-discipline open stage where music, poetry, comedy bits, and other creative acts rotate through quick sets. Expect an informal, supportive crowd vibe and spontaneous audience participation.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Sunday night spotlight time in a laid-back bar setting with a supportive crowd cheering on music, comedy, poetry, and whatever talents step up to the mic. Sign-ups start at 6pm for a casual, community-forward showcase.
Sunday night spotlight time in a laid-back bar setting with a supportive crowd cheering on music, comedy, poetry, and whatever talents step up to the mic. Sign-ups start at 6pm for a casual, community-forward showcase.
Sunday night spotlight time in a laid-back bar setting with a supportive crowd cheering on music, comedy, poetry, and whatever talents step up to the mic. Sign-ups start at 6pm for a casual, community-forward showcase.
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A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers rotate through the mic for a lively, low-pressure night of creativity and community. Bring your instrument or material and connect with other local artists in a brewery taproom.
A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers rotate through the mic for a lively, low-pressure night of creativity and community. Bring your instrument or material and connect with other local artists in a brewery taproom.
A free Sunday-night open jam on a taproom stage where any musician can sit in, guided by rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists. Relaxed community hangout with pours flowing before the 6:30pm start.
A free Sunday-night open jam on a taproom stage where any musician can sit in, guided by rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists. Relaxed community hangout with pours flowing before the 6:30pm start.
A free Sunday-night open jam on a taproom stage where any musician can sit in, guided by rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists. Relaxed community hangout with pours flowing before the 6:30pm start.
Late-night hangout in an intimate cocktail lounge setting with a relaxed, social vibe. Ideal for small groups looking for a downtown spot for drinks, conversation, and a low-key night out.
Late-night hangout in an intimate cocktail lounge setting with a relaxed, social vibe. Ideal for small groups looking for a downtown spot for drinks, conversation, and a low-key night out.
Late-night hangout in an intimate cocktail lounge setting with a relaxed, social vibe. Ideal for small groups looking for a downtown spot for drinks, conversation, and a low-key night out.
Quiet, focused group writing time in a coffee shop where everyone works on their own projects side by side. Short social breaks before and after create low-pressure connection without critiques or workshops.
Quiet, focused group writing time in a coffee shop where everyone works on their own projects side by side. Short social breaks before and after create low-pressure connection without critiques or workshops.
Quiet, focused group writing time in a coffee shop where everyone works on their own projects side by side. Short social breaks before and after create low-pressure connection without critiques or workshops.