
Raise the Roof: Open Mic
A Thursday-night open mic spotlighting emerging local artists in a casual Swannanoa pretzel shop setting. Expect a community-forward, late-evening vibe where performers and supporters help “raise the roof” together.
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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.

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.
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.

Local singers, comics, poets, and musicians rotate through short sets in a laid-back brewery taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on hometown talent or stepping up to the mic in downtown Asheville.

Local singers, comics, poets, and musicians rotate through short sets in a laid-back brewery taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on hometown talent or stepping up to the mic in downtown Asheville.
Local singers, comics, poets, and musicians rotate through short sets in a laid-back brewery taproom. Sip craft beer while cheering on hometown talent or stepping up to the mic in downtown Asheville.

Casual open mic night in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Drop in to perform or listen as local singers, poets, and storytellers take the mic in a relaxed late night hangout.

Casual open mic night in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Drop in to perform or listen as local singers, poets, and storytellers take the mic in a relaxed late night hangout.
Casual open mic night in a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Drop in to perform or listen as local singers, poets, and storytellers take the mic in a relaxed late night hangout.

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.

Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.
Late night open mic in a cozy barroom spotlighting acoustic sets and spoken word; casual, supportive crowd and a small stage for beginners and regulars to test new material.

A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for 15 minute turns or three songs each, creating a fast-paced mix of styles. Expect a supportive, intimate listening-room vibe with fresh local talent.

A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for 15 minute turns or three songs each, creating a fast-paced mix of styles. Expect a supportive, intimate listening-room vibe with fresh local talent.
A rotating lineup of up and coming performers takes the stage for 15 minute turns or three songs each, creating a fast-paced mix of styles. Expect a supportive, intimate listening-room vibe with fresh local talent.

Varied acoustic to band sets of original songs, covers, guitar, and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate, neighborhood bar open mic.

Varied acoustic to band sets of original songs, covers, guitar, and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate, neighborhood bar open mic.
Varied acoustic to band sets of original songs, covers, guitar, and piano with often surprising performances; each act receives 15 minutes or three songs in an intimate, neighborhood bar open mic.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic in a lively brewery setting. Expect rotating performances, supportive crowd energy, and an easygoing weeknight hangout for Asheville creatives.

A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic in a lively brewery setting. Expect rotating performances, supportive crowd energy, and an easygoing weeknight hangout for Asheville creatives.
A weekly all-arts open mic where poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers take the mic in a lively brewery setting. Expect rotating performances, supportive crowd energy, and an easygoing weeknight hangout for Asheville creatives.

A community market in Swannanoa bringing together local vendors for an easygoing afternoon of browsing and neighborhood connection. Expect a pop up style shopping experience centered on local goods and small makers.

A community market in Swannanoa bringing together local vendors for an easygoing afternoon of browsing and neighborhood connection. Expect a pop up style shopping experience centered on local goods and small makers.
A community market in Swannanoa bringing together local vendors for an easygoing afternoon of browsing and neighborhood connection. Expect a pop up style shopping experience centered on local goods and small makers.

Late-night open mic energy in a casual sports bar setting, with a rotating mix of local performers taking the stage for songs, spoken word, and crowd-pleasing surprises. Expect a lively, come-as-you-are hangout vibe.

Late-night open mic energy in a casual sports bar setting, with a rotating mix of local performers taking the stage for songs, spoken word, and crowd-pleasing surprises. Expect a lively, come-as-you-are hangout vibe.
Late-night open mic energy in a casual sports bar setting, with a rotating mix of local performers taking the stage for songs, spoken word, and crowd-pleasing surprises. Expect a lively, come-as-you-are hangout vibe.

A downtown brewpub open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham with a relaxed bar crowd and rotating local performers. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM.

A downtown brewpub open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham with a relaxed bar crowd and rotating local performers. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM.
A downtown brewpub open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham with a relaxed bar crowd and rotating local performers. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM, with the mic going live at 7:30 PM.

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 stage time for music, poetry, and other performance art in a kava bar setting. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets or three-song slots starting at 8 pm.

Casual stage time for music, poetry, and other performance art in a kava bar setting. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets or three-song slots starting at 8 pm.
Casual stage time for music, poetry, and other performance art in a kava bar setting. Sign-ups begin at 7 pm, with 15-minute sets or three-song slots starting at 8 pm.

A community open mic that welcomes any art form, from music and poetry to comedy bits and spoken word. Expect an informal, late-night stage vibe where new material and local talent get the spotlight.

A community open mic that welcomes any art form, from music and poetry to comedy bits and spoken word. Expect an informal, late-night stage vibe where new material and local talent get the spotlight.
A community open mic that welcomes any art form, from music and poetry to comedy bits and spoken word. Expect an informal, late-night stage vibe where new material and local talent get the spotlight.

An open mic night in a cozy kava lounge setting, welcoming singers, poets, and comedians for low-key late-night performances. Expect an intimate crowd vibe with community hang time between sets.

An open mic night in a cozy kava lounge setting, welcoming singers, poets, and comedians for low-key late-night performances. Expect an intimate crowd vibe with community hang time between sets.
An open mic night in a cozy kava lounge setting, welcoming singers, poets, and comedians for low-key late-night performances. Expect an intimate crowd vibe with community hang time between sets.

Evening sets in a laid-back brewery taproom as part of Matt Smith’s curated Well Crafted Music Series. Expect a crowd with pints in hand, relaxed listening, and a rotating lineup of regional performers.

Evening sets in a laid-back brewery taproom as part of Matt Smith’s curated Well Crafted Music Series. Expect a crowd with pints in hand, relaxed listening, and a rotating lineup of regional performers.
Evening sets in a laid-back brewery taproom as part of Matt Smith’s curated Well Crafted Music Series. Expect a crowd with pints in hand, relaxed listening, and a rotating lineup of regional performers.

Late-night open mic laughs in a West Asheville bar venue where local comics test fresh bits in a loose, anything-goes freakshow vibe. Expect a rotating lineup, rowdy crowd energy, and community-driven stage time.

Late-night open mic laughs in a West Asheville bar venue where local comics test fresh bits in a loose, anything-goes freakshow vibe. Expect a rotating lineup, rowdy crowd energy, and community-driven stage time.
Late-night open mic laughs in a West Asheville bar venue where local comics test fresh bits in a loose, anything-goes freakshow vibe. Expect a rotating lineup, rowdy crowd energy, and community-driven stage time.