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Songs, humorous tales, and live storytelling from award-winning actor and BPBX weekend host Bob White, capped with an audience Q and A. Asheville’s inaugural RAWTalks lands in an intimate bookstore bar setting.
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Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.

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Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.

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.

Relaxed Moth style storytelling around picnic tables in Wedge’s outdoor courtyard, with true five minute tales on the theme “how I ended up.” Grab tacos and a beer and listen or share—no stage, spotlight, or pressure.

Relaxed Moth style storytelling around picnic tables in Wedge’s outdoor courtyard, with true five minute tales on the theme “how I ended up.” Grab tacos and a beer and listen or share—no stage, spotlight, or pressure.
Relaxed Moth style storytelling around picnic tables in Wedge’s outdoor courtyard, with true five minute tales on the theme “how I ended up.” Grab tacos and a beer and listen or share—no stage, spotlight, or pressure.

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.
True-story storytellers take the mic for five-minute, theme-based tales about life lessons and being “schooled,” from hard knocks to lucky breaks. Sign up to compete or listen as the crowd helps decide the night’s standout narrative.
True-story storytellers take the mic for five-minute, theme-based tales about life lessons and being “schooled,” from hard knocks to lucky breaks. Sign up to compete or listen as the crowd helps decide the night’s standout narrative.
True-story storytellers take the mic for five-minute, theme-based tales about life lessons and being “schooled,” from hard knocks to lucky breaks. Sign up to compete or listen as the crowd helps decide the night’s standout narrative.

Late-night local set in an intimate listening-room style venue in Black Mountain, built for close-up vocals and crowd connection. Expect a relaxed bar vibe with a community-forward focus and easygoing stage banter.

Late-night local set in an intimate listening-room style venue in Black Mountain, built for close-up vocals and crowd connection. Expect a relaxed bar vibe with a community-forward focus and easygoing stage banter.
Late-night local set in an intimate listening-room style venue in Black Mountain, built for close-up vocals and crowd connection. Expect a relaxed bar vibe with a community-forward focus and easygoing stage banter.

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.

A laid-back late-night open mic at a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Grab a spot to share songs, poetry, or short sets in an intimate community-forward room.

A laid-back late-night open mic at a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Grab a spot to share songs, poetry, or short sets in an intimate community-forward room.
A laid-back late-night open mic at a downtown kava lounge, hosted by Kodey. Grab a spot to share songs, poetry, or short sets in an intimate community-forward room.

A rotating lineup of rising local performers takes the stage for short sets capped at 15 minutes or three songs. Expect a lively mix of styles and friendly crowd energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room.

A rotating lineup of rising local performers takes the stage for short sets capped at 15 minutes or three songs. Expect a lively mix of styles and friendly crowd energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room.
A rotating lineup of rising local performers takes the stage for short sets capped at 15 minutes or three songs. Expect a lively mix of styles and friendly crowd energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room.

Intimate evening of acoustic singer songwriter storytelling with warm, rootsy folk melodies in a cozy listening room setting. Expect a laid back early show vibe with close-up performances and attentive crowds.

Intimate evening of acoustic singer songwriter storytelling with warm, rootsy folk melodies in a cozy listening room setting. Expect a laid back early show vibe with close-up performances and attentive crowds.
Intimate evening of acoustic singer songwriter storytelling with warm, rootsy folk melodies in a cozy listening room setting. Expect a laid back early show vibe with close-up performances and attentive crowds.

Local songwriter Jay Brown brings an intimate late-night set to a cozy listening-room style space at White Horse Black Mountain, blending heartfelt originals and crowd-friendly covers with a relaxed barroom vibe.

Local songwriter Jay Brown brings an intimate late-night set to a cozy listening-room style space at White Horse Black Mountain, blending heartfelt originals and crowd-friendly covers with a relaxed barroom vibe.
Local songwriter Jay Brown brings an intimate late-night set to a cozy listening-room style space at White Horse Black Mountain, blending heartfelt originals and crowd-friendly covers with a relaxed barroom vibe.

A late-night local showcase centered on Jenny Bradley’s singer songwriter set in an intimate listening-room style venue. Expect a cozy, come-as-you-are vibe in Black Mountain with bar energy and close-up performances.

A late-night local showcase centered on Jenny Bradley’s singer songwriter set in an intimate listening-room style venue. Expect a cozy, come-as-you-are vibe in Black Mountain with bar energy and close-up performances.
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True, five minute personal stories compete on a “Nine to Five” work life theme, from first jobs and side hustles to awkward HR meetings and midnight oil moments. Expect audience energy, signup slots, and a lively late night listening crowd.
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Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poetry, storytelling, and any creative expression in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up happens at 8 p.m., with 5- or 10-minute performance slots.

Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poetry, storytelling, and any creative expression in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up happens at 8 p.m., with 5- or 10-minute performance slots.
Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poetry, storytelling, and any creative expression in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up happens at 8 p.m., with 5- or 10-minute performance slots.

Rotating open mic sets in a downtown brewery taproom, hosted by Tony Willingham. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM with performances kicking off at 7:30 PM for a casual, late-evening crowd.

Rotating open mic sets in a downtown brewery taproom, hosted by Tony Willingham. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM with performances kicking off at 7:30 PM for a casual, late-evening crowd.
Rotating open mic sets in a downtown brewery taproom, hosted by Tony Willingham. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM with performances kicking off at 7:30 PM for a casual, late-evening crowd.

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Late-night Saturday comedy blends stand-up, storytelling, improv, and sketch in an eclectic weekly series. Speakeasy Improv presents “What’s in the Box?!” with Asheville-area performers and surprise, hard-to-categorize acts.
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A late-night acoustic set in an intimate listening-room setting, blending singer-songwriter storytelling with Americana textures. Expect close-harmony duo performance and a relaxed bar vibe suited for a low-key night out.
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