"We had a similar start,” Dillon Brown said, amused to compare his own initiation as a poet with that of Langston Hughes, a leading voice of the Harlem Renaissance and a frequent visitor to Long ...

For more than thirty years, countless creatives have birthed ideas, spoken their truths and made connections between the brick walls of the Mercury Cafe — now The Pearl — at the venue’s long-standing ...

On a recent evening in Napa, chairs were pulled into a loose circle, a microphone was tested and a five-minute timer was set. One by one, people stepped forward — some seasoned performers, others ...

Communities in Belmont, Sammamish, and beyond are embracing open mic nights as vibrant cultural gatherings, offering music, poetry, and spoken word. Belmont’s The Lariat Tavern will host its Sunday ...

Not so long ago, there was a general lament sometimes heard among Valley musicians: “There aren’t enough places to play around here.” That might have been true for professional players who wanted to ...

Donah Leigh, 66, shares her writing with strangers every other Tuesday. At least, these people began as strangers. Now, after two years of dedicated open mic attendance — “I’ve missed one or two,” she ...

Atlanta offers a wide variety of places where independent aspiring musicians, comedians, storytellers and poets can share their work — and patrons can catch a rising star. Here is just a small ...

The urge to share music has rocketed after pandemic-induced solitude, and as a result, the Mile High City’s open-mic scene is growing rapidly. With increasing interest and a widening variety of acts, ...

The Animas City Theatre filled with aspiring musicians, stand up comedians and performers for the venue’s fourth official open mic night. Open mics have been held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Thursday ...

SUTTONS BAY — When you walk into a venue hosting an open mic, nervous and anxious musicians, poets and comedians alike twiddle their thumbs and tap their feet knowing that they’ll soon take the stage ...

An "open mic" is defined as a session in a club or other venue that invites anyone to perform in front of an audience. The concept is simple: Show up, sign up and show off. Yet, for those new to ...

For many comedians, poets, musicians and other creatives, telling jokes, sharing stories and singing for audiences can be a cathartic experience. Gathering for live performances has been difficult to ...