Midnight Draft Poetry Open Mic
Late-night poetry open mic with drinks in a cozy cocktail-lounge setting, welcoming original spoken-word reads and crowd snaps. The set closes with a special featured performance by poet Terri Lee McCord.
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A long-running late-night open mic welcoming poetry, spoken word, and any creative expression in a cozy kava bar. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5 or 10-minute spots and a supportive community crowd.

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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Singer songwriter sets and casual instrument-backed performances in a brewery taproom with a welcoming crowd. A late-night open mic vibe that encourages first-timers and regulars to share originals and covers.

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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.

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Craft beer pours in a relaxed downtown brewery setting while local performers cycle through songs, comedy bits, and spoken word. Support the scene from the crowd or step up to the mic for your own set.

Craft beer pours in a relaxed downtown brewery setting while local performers cycle through songs, comedy bits, and spoken word. Support the scene from the crowd or step up to the mic for your own set.
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Sunday-night spotlight time with an all-skills open mic and a supportive crowd vibe. Sign-ups start at 6pm for music, comedy, poetry, or whatever talent you bring to the mic.

Sunday-night spotlight time with an all-skills open mic and a supportive crowd vibe. Sign-ups start at 6pm for music, comedy, poetry, or whatever talent you bring to the mic.
Sunday-night spotlight time with an all-skills open mic and a supportive crowd vibe. Sign-ups start at 6pm for music, comedy, poetry, or whatever talent you bring to the mic.

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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.

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