NOTE: Although our open mics are typically free and open to the public, we’re humbly requesting donations for this special first event back since closing our doors due to Hurricane Helene. After being dark for over two months, your support will help us rebuild a sturdy foundation as we move into the new year and continue offering free events like our beloved open mic series.

WE HAVE FILLED ALL SEATS FOR THIS EVENT! We’ll be back in January 2025 for our next Open Mic!

All Arts Open Mic | "Resilience"

from $5.00

5:30PM Sign-up | 7PM Open Mic

Theme: “Resilience”
Story Parlor | 227 Haywood Road
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. All shows are ages 16+.

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Held on First Thursdays, join this all-arts open mic presented by Story Parlor and Speakeasy Improv. Prepare a five minute original piece inspired by the theme of “Resilience” whatever medium you so choose — storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, dance — or simply come to enjoy and support the local arts community.

THE LOW-DOWN

Rolling artist sign-up starts at 6:30pm. Show is generally limited to 15-20 performers. Each performer has a total of five minutes.

SOUND EQUIPMENT: Basic sound provided including a Bose S1 Speaker, wired microphones (vocals, acoustic instruments), auxiliary music input, chairs/stools, stage space approx. 8x12 for dance. Artists are welcome to bring their own amplifiers. BYO cables recommended. Photos of the space available to view here.

Open Mic Guidelines

• The host curates the event and determines the run of show based off of representing a variety of art mediums each evening (ie, the order in which you sign up may not be the order in which you perform).

• There is no guarantee that all who sign up will perform, but you have the best chance to snag a performance slot if you sign up early.

• Each performer has a maximum of 5 minutes on stage.

• Be mindful of the stopping cue. If you go over your time, your mic will be cut off and the host will take the stage.

• The host reserves the right to stop any performance that uses hate speech.

• Audience members may be asked to leave the event if the host or house manager deem it necessary.

• Equipment on stage is not to be moved.

• ARTIST GUIDELINES

  Dedicated to cultivating an environment that nurtures creative expression and storytelling through all art forms, Story Parlor is unwavering in its investigation of identity, culture, and humanity. As such, we’ve crafted a few guidelines to ensure we present a program that is inclusive, inspirational, and true to our mission, along with (hopefully) most everything you’ll need to know about the cadence of the space and event.
  

  About your piece….

  • Please share an original piece.

  • Your piece may not include hate speech, racial slurs, or bigoted material; further, someone else’s identity should never be used as a punchline.

  • We kindly ask artists to refrain from sharing pieces solely focused on religious or anti-religious themes; or political messaging/fundraising. (Briefly mentioning/alluding to religion or politics is okay so long as it’s done respectfully.)

  • If your piece requires some sort of trigger warning, please take the initiative to either preface this before sharing. (Note: This includes bright flashing lights of any kind to protect guests who may be subject to epileptic episodes.)

  • Keep to your time limit! Practice in advance staying within the 5 minute allotment.

THANKS TO our SPONSOR, ALPHA ENVIRONMENTAL!