
Raise the Roof: Open Mic
Late-night Thursday open mic with a lively, supportive crowd cheering on emerging local artists. Grab pretzels and settle in for a rotating mix of raw performances and community energy in Swannanoa.
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Thursday-night open mic built to raise the roof for local emerging talent in a laid-back pretzel shop setting. Expect a community-forward stage for rotating performers and supportive crowd energy.

Thursday-night open mic built to raise the roof for local emerging talent in a laid-back pretzel shop setting. Expect a community-forward stage for rotating performers and supportive crowd energy.
Thursday-night open mic built to raise the roof for local emerging talent in a laid-back pretzel shop setting. Expect a community-forward stage for rotating performers and supportive crowd energy.

Local singers, songwriters, comics, and poets rotate through the mic in a laid-back downtown brewpub. Sip house craft beer while cheering on Asheville talent or stepping up for an all-skill-level set.

Local singers, songwriters, comics, and poets rotate through the mic in a laid-back downtown brewpub. Sip house craft beer while cheering on Asheville talent or stepping up for an all-skill-level set.
Local singers, songwriters, comics, and poets rotate through the mic in a laid-back downtown brewpub. Sip house craft beer while cheering on Asheville talent or stepping up for an all-skill-level set.

An open signup stage night where locals trade songs, poems, and quick comedy bits in an intimate Black Mountain bar setting. Rotating first-timers and regulars create a casual late-night hang with audience applause and community energy.

An open signup stage night where locals trade songs, poems, and quick comedy bits in an intimate Black Mountain bar setting. Rotating first-timers and regulars create a casual late-night hang with audience applause and community energy.
An open signup stage night where locals trade songs, poems, and quick comedy bits in an intimate Black Mountain bar setting. Rotating first-timers and regulars create a casual late-night hang with audience applause and community energy.

Rotating open-mic performances in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Grab a spot on the community stage for casual late-night sets and supportive crowd energy.

Rotating open-mic performances in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Grab a spot on the community stage for casual late-night sets and supportive crowd energy.
Rotating open-mic performances in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Grab a spot on the community stage for casual late-night sets and supportive crowd energy.

Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.

Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.
Late-night, award-winning open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, acoustic covers, and spoken word in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a supportive crowd, quick set changes, and plenty of local WNC talent.

A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for quick 15 minute slots or three songs each. Expect a grab bag of styles and a supportive late night crowd in an intimate listening room.

A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for quick 15 minute slots or three songs each. Expect a grab bag of styles and a supportive late night crowd in an intimate listening room.
A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for quick 15 minute slots or three songs each. Expect a grab bag of styles and a supportive late night crowd in an intimate listening room.

A downtown brewery open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with performer sign-ups starting at 6:30 PM and the mic going live at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual taproom crowd and a mix of local acts.

A downtown brewery open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with performer sign-ups starting at 6:30 PM and the mic going live at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual taproom crowd and a mix of local acts.
A downtown brewery open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham, with performer sign-ups starting at 6:30 PM and the mic going live at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual taproom crowd and a mix of local acts.

An all-arts open mic where musicians, poets, comics, and storytellers rotate through short sets in a casual community stage vibe. Expect a mixed-genre lineup, supportive audience energy, and spontaneous surprises throughout the night.

An all-arts open mic where musicians, poets, comics, and storytellers rotate through short sets in a casual community stage vibe. Expect a mixed-genre lineup, supportive audience energy, and spontaneous surprises throughout the night.
An all-arts open mic where musicians, poets, comics, and storytellers rotate through short sets in a casual community stage vibe. Expect a mixed-genre lineup, supportive audience energy, and spontaneous surprises throughout the night.

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.
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.

Neighborhood-style afternoon market in Swannanoa with a rotating mix of local vendors and makers. Browse handmade goods and small-batch products in a casual community setting at 216 Whitson Avenue.

Neighborhood-style afternoon market in Swannanoa with a rotating mix of local vendors and makers. Browse handmade goods and small-batch products in a casual community setting at 216 Whitson Avenue.
Neighborhood-style afternoon market in Swannanoa with a rotating mix of local vendors and makers. Browse handmade goods and small-batch products in a casual community setting at 216 Whitson Avenue.

Late-night open-mic comedy in a quirky West Asheville haunt, where newcomers and seasoned comics test fresh bits in a fast-paced, anything-goes lineup. Expect a loose, rowdy crowd and plenty of surprises between sets.

Late-night open-mic comedy in a quirky West Asheville haunt, where newcomers and seasoned comics test fresh bits in a fast-paced, anything-goes lineup. Expect a loose, rowdy crowd and plenty of surprises between sets.
Late-night open-mic comedy in a quirky West Asheville haunt, where newcomers and seasoned comics test fresh bits in a fast-paced, anything-goes lineup. Expect a loose, rowdy crowd and plenty of surprises between sets.

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.

A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.

A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.

A free late-night karaoke takeover in a downtown bar setting—bring friends, grab the mic, and trade crowd-pleasing singalongs with other locals in a lively, anything-goes atmosphere.

A free late-night karaoke takeover in a downtown bar setting—bring friends, grab the mic, and trade crowd-pleasing singalongs with other locals in a lively, anything-goes atmosphere.
A free late-night karaoke takeover in a downtown bar setting—bring friends, grab the mic, and trade crowd-pleasing singalongs with other locals in a lively, anything-goes atmosphere.

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.

Late-night stand-up open mic with quick-hit jokes, spontaneous crowd work, and first-timers testing fresh material in a laid-back brewpub. Expect an unfiltered, social bar vibe with plenty of laughs between pints.

Late-night stand-up open mic with quick-hit jokes, spontaneous crowd work, and first-timers testing fresh material in a laid-back brewpub. Expect an unfiltered, social bar vibe with plenty of laughs between pints.
Late-night stand-up open mic with quick-hit jokes, spontaneous crowd work, and first-timers testing fresh material in a laid-back brewpub. Expect an unfiltered, social bar vibe with plenty of laughs between pints.

Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a community marketplace built around supporting small businesses and new local makers. Expect neighborly browsing, local-economy energy, and inclusive community connection.

Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a community marketplace built around supporting small businesses and new local makers. Expect neighborly browsing, local-economy energy, and inclusive community connection.
Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a community marketplace built around supporting small businesses and new local makers. Expect neighborly browsing, local-economy energy, and inclusive community connection.

Songwriter-driven sets land in a craft beer taproom for an easygoing weeknight hang with fresh pours and a friendly local crowd. Expect an intimate brewery-stage vibe built around well-crafted originals and casual conversation.

Songwriter-driven sets land in a craft beer taproom for an easygoing weeknight hang with fresh pours and a friendly local crowd. Expect an intimate brewery-stage vibe built around well-crafted originals and casual conversation.
Songwriter-driven sets land in a craft beer taproom for an easygoing weeknight hang with fresh pours and a friendly local crowd. Expect an intimate brewery-stage vibe built around well-crafted originals and casual conversation.

A late-night local showcase led by Jay Brown in an intimate listening-room setting with a bar-forward vibe. Expect original tunes, close-up storytelling, and a community-minded crowd at a small venue.

A late-night local showcase led by Jay Brown in an intimate listening-room setting with a bar-forward vibe. Expect original tunes, close-up storytelling, and a community-minded crowd at a small venue.
A late-night local showcase led by Jay Brown in an intimate listening-room setting with a bar-forward vibe. Expect original tunes, close-up storytelling, and a community-minded crowd at a small venue.

Thursday-night jazz fills a downtown Asheville barbershop hangout with rotating local musicians curated by Steven Alvarez. Expect an intimate late-night set, easygoing crowd energy, and a community-focused showcase vibe.

Thursday-night jazz fills a downtown Asheville barbershop hangout with rotating local musicians curated by Steven Alvarez. Expect an intimate late-night set, easygoing crowd energy, and a community-focused showcase vibe.
Thursday-night jazz fills a downtown Asheville barbershop hangout with rotating local musicians curated by Steven Alvarez. Expect an intimate late-night set, easygoing crowd energy, and a community-focused showcase vibe.