
Poetry Open Mic
A long-running late-night open mic centered on poetry and any form of creative expression, hosted in a cozy kava lounge. Sign-up opens at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute sets in an encouraging crowd.
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Casual stage time for music, poetry, and other performance art with signups at 7 and sets starting at 8. Expect quick 15 minute slots (or three songs) in a laid back kava bar atmosphere.
Casual stage time for music, poetry, and other performance art with signups at 7 and sets starting at 8. Expect quick 15 minute slots (or three songs) in a laid back kava bar atmosphere.

A long-running Asheville open mic in a cozy kava lounge where poets and creatives share spoken word and other expressive work. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5 or 10-minute spots and a supportive community vibe.

A long-running Asheville open mic in a cozy kava lounge where poets and creatives share spoken word and other expressive work. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5 or 10-minute spots and a supportive community vibe.
A long-running Asheville open mic in a cozy kava lounge where poets and creatives share spoken word and other expressive work. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5 or 10-minute spots and a supportive community vibe.

Late-night poetry and spoken-word sets in an intimate lounge setting, with sign-ups for readers and a supportive crowd for first drafts and polished pieces alike. Expect raw personal stories, sharp humor, and community applause into the night.

Late-night poetry and spoken-word sets in an intimate lounge setting, with sign-ups for readers and a supportive crowd for first drafts and polished pieces alike. Expect raw personal stories, sharp humor, and community applause into the night.
Late-night poetry and spoken-word sets in an intimate lounge setting, with sign-ups for readers and a supportive crowd for first drafts and polished pieces alike. Expect raw personal stories, sharp humor, and community applause into the night.

A casual late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge setting. Expect a rotating mix of local performers and spontaneous sets in an intimate, low-pressure atmosphere.

A casual late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge setting. Expect a rotating mix of local performers and spontaneous sets in an intimate, low-pressure atmosphere.
A casual late-night open mic hosted by Kodey in a downtown kava lounge setting. Expect a rotating mix of local performers and spontaneous sets in an intimate, low-pressure atmosphere.

A weekly musicians’ jam where experienced players rotate in after a 7:30 PM sign-up to trade riffs, talk shop, and build songs on the fly. Set in a cozy, living room-style kava lounge for low-pressure collaboration.

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A Sunday-night open mic with a supportive, welcoming crowd and a quick 6pm signup to grab a slot. Step up to the mic for music, comedy, poetry, or whatever talent you want to share in a casual bar setting.

A Sunday-night open mic with a supportive, welcoming crowd and a quick 6pm signup to grab a slot. Step up to the mic for music, comedy, poetry, or whatever talent you want to share in a casual bar setting.
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An intimate spoken word and poetry reading night with Dark City Poets Society inside a craft distillery, pairing lyrical performances with a late-evening bar vibe. Expect local writers, bold voices, and community energy.

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An intimate Monday evening of poetry, spoken word, and prose with eight-minute reading slots and occasional featured readers. Expect a supportive listening room inside a local art gallery where all styles are welcomed.

An intimate Monday evening of poetry, spoken word, and prose with eight-minute reading slots and occasional featured readers. Expect a supportive listening room inside a local art gallery where all styles are welcomed.
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Raw, unscripted sets rotate through music, poetry, and spoken word in a cozy kava lounge atmosphere. Expect a supportive crowd, quick turnarounds at the mic, and a laid-back late-night community vibe in Weaverville.

Raw, unscripted sets rotate through music, poetry, and spoken word in a cozy kava lounge atmosphere. Expect a supportive crowd, quick turnarounds at the mic, and a laid-back late-night community vibe in Weaverville.
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Relaxed downtown brewery night built around community performances, with a rotating mix of local talent and anyone brave enough to grab the mic. Sip craft beers while cheering on musicians, poets, and surprise acts in a laid back taproom setting.

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Relaxed downtown brewery night built around community performances, with a rotating mix of local talent and anyone brave enough to grab the mic. Sip craft beers while cheering on musicians, poets, and surprise acts in a laid back taproom setting.

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A supportive listening-room open mic inside an art gallery, welcoming songs, spoken word, poetry, storytelling, comedy bits, and even short films. Performers get 12-minute slots, with donation-based entry, light refreshments, and a livecast stream.
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Late-night open mic in a sports bar grill setting with rotating local performers taking the stage for songs, comedy bits, and spoken-word moments. Casual crowd energy with drinks, bar food, and come-as-you-are participation.

Late-night open mic in a sports bar grill setting with rotating local performers taking the stage for songs, comedy bits, and spoken-word moments. Casual crowd energy with drinks, bar food, and come-as-you-are participation.
Late-night open mic in a sports bar grill setting with rotating local performers taking the stage for songs, comedy bits, and spoken-word moments. Casual crowd energy with drinks, bar food, and come-as-you-are participation.

Local performers rotate through a casual downtown brewery stage with Tony Willingham hosting. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM, then the mic opens at 7:30 PM for mixed-genre sets and community hangout energy.

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Local performers rotate through a casual downtown brewery stage with Tony Willingham hosting. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM, then the mic opens at 7:30 PM for mixed-genre sets and community hangout energy.