Open Mics in Brooklyn, NY
J'eat Jet?
| phone: | 347-227-7410 |
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The Montauk Club
| phone: | 718-638-0800 |
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| event: | facebook.com/Artful.Dodgers.Poetry |
| host: | facebook.com/Harvey.Soss |
Rocky Sullivan's
First Sunday of the month at 9:30pm
Hosted by Tru born & Brooklyn Benny
34 Van Dyke St.Brooklyn, NY
| phone: | 718-246-8050 |
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| venue: | libertyheightstaproom.com |
| event: | hungrysundays.blogspot.com |
| host: | hungrysundays.blogspot.com |
The Buren
Every Sunday at 7pm
Hosted by David Gagne
1223 BroadwayBrooklyn, NY
| phone: | 718-684-3023 |
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| venue: | theburen.com |
| host: | dgagne.com |
Essence bar and Restaurant
Every Sunday at 9:30pm
Hosted by Jimmy Hill and Larose Jackson
1662 Atlantic Ave.Brooklyn, NY
| phone: | 718-346-5703 |
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| venue: | essencebar.com |
| host: | livejim.com |
Jones Beach
Selected Sundays at 7pm
Hosted by Liana DeMasi
4 Stuyvesant AveBrooklyn, NY
| venue: | jonesbeachbar.com |
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The Intimate Moments Show is a chance for people to share their short stories, poetry, comedy skits, or latest songs.
Intimate setting, intimate art, and the intimate act of sharing.
While the December show is all booked up, please contact me (email: demasiliana@gmail.com) if you'd like a spot for the January show (date TBA). Or come by and support your local artist/sharer.
Special note for musicians: Typically acoustic performances only due to sound constraints.
House of Kava
Every Monday at 9pm
Hosted by MC Stove
238 Central AvenueBrooklyn, NY
| phone: | 347-687-6801 |
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| venue: | houseofkava.com |
| event: | facebook.com/events/1921752441399557 |
| host: | soundcloud.com/mcstove |
MC Stove (Steve Jozef) joins House Of Kava on Monday Night for an incredible open mic night!
Please Sign Up online at http://www.houseofkava.com/signup
8:30PM- Last Minute Sign Ups
9:00PM - Performances Begin
All types of performers are welcomed and encouraged!!!
SURPRISE US WITH YOUR TALENTED SELVES (Any Type Of Music, Poetry, Spoken Word, Performance Art, Dance, Comedy, ETC.)
Amps & Microphones are provided. House acoustic guitar available for those who need it. Bluetooth/aux available as well.
THIS IS AN ALL AGES EVENT. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
BYOB (small $10 corkage fee & ID)
Kava Drinks, Kratom Drinks & Snacks.
EVERY MONDAY FOR ETERNITY FOR FREE!
One Drink Suggested Minimum but not required. We will never turn anyone away, but we do want to help the lovely bartendars have fun and make some monaaay. :)
Essence bar and Restaurant
Every Monday at 7:30pm
Hosted by Damon Rozier
1662 Atlantic Ave.Brooklyn, NY
| phone: | 718-346-5703 |
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| venue: | essencebar.com |
The Jalopy Theatre
Every Tuesday at 9pm
Hosted by Ernie Vega
315 Colombia St.Brooklyn, NY
| venue: | jalopy.biz |
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Bijan's Brooklyn
Every Tuesday at 10pm
Hosted by Sharief Hobley
81 Hoyt St.Brooklyn, NY
| phone: | 718-855-5574 |
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| venue: | facebook.com/bijansbrooklyn |
| event: | facebook.com/shariefh1 |
| host: | ShariefinBurgundy.com |
This is 1 of Brooklyn's longest running open mics (12yrs) hosted by 1 of Brooklyn top musician/singer-songwriters Sharief Hobley.
Sharief has recorded and toured world-wide with some of the top names in the business ie; John Legend, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Rufus Wainwright, Mark Anthony Thompson of Chocolate Genius, and many many more. Come out & experience stellar performances by some of Brooklyn's Best independent, underground and emerging artists. For Free.
Little Skips
Every Tuesday at 8pm
Hosted by Joe Crow Ryan
941 Willoughby AveBrooklyn, NY
| phone: | 718-484-0980 |
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| venue: | littleskips.nyc |
Joe Crow Ryan's Famous Tuesday Night Open Mic will be making it's triumphant return at Little Skips! (formerly at goodbye blue monday)
Every Tuesday!
8pm - Sign Up
8:15 - Performances
All Ages
All Performers Welcomed and Encouraged (Music, Spoken Word, Poetry, Performance Art, All Genres, Dance, Comedy, anything goes.)
This is a "dojo of shamelessness" if you will.
Keyboard, Amps, & Microphones Provided.
Beer, Wine, Sake (w/ ID)
Coffee, & Snacks.
Precious Metal
Third Wednesday of the month at 7pm
Hosted by Marc Abbott
143 Troutman StreetBrooklyn, NY
CorletteNY
Every Wednesday at 8pm
Hosted by Barry Barz & Tan Carter
193 A Nostrand AveBrooklyn, NY
| phone: | 718-596-4860 |
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| venue: | corletteny.com |
| event: | facebook.com/LimelightNY |
| host: | twitter.com/Barry_Barz |
Limelight At CorletteNY is held in the heart of Bed Stuy, convenient to the G train at Bedford-Nostrand! CorletteNY, a Caribbean taqueria that specializes in island-inspired tacos as wells as classic island dishes! Allow us to be your mid-week getaway with the sounds of Neo Soul, a complimentary cocktail and good eats.
There is an Open Mic portion from 7-7:30 where we have 4 slots each week!
We then have an Open Discussion Topic, where the audience has a chance to chime in on everything from local topics to entertainment news!
We have a guest feature every week to provide live entertainment. Flyer and details can be found on our social media
#LimelightAtCorletteNY is held every Wednesday from 6-9 and is hosted by Barry Barz (@barry_barz) & Tan Carter (@tancarter) with DJ Def Soul (defsoulnj).
Cover includes a complimentary cocktail!
#LimelightAtCorletteNY "Neo Soul and Spoken Word the way it should be"
LIMELIGHT At CorletteNY
Every Wednesday
Doors Open at 6PM
$5 Admission
CorletteNY
193 A Nostrand Ave.
The Green Pavilion Poetry Event
Last Wednesday of the month at 7pm
Hosted by Evie Ivy, Sol Rubin
4307 18th AveBrooklyn, NY
Hell Phone
| event: | nycwednightopenmic.eventbrite.com |
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| host: | inspiredwordnyc.com |
InspiredWordNYC's Wednesday Night Open Mic + Showcase @ Hell Phone in Bushwick, Brooklyn - a French restaurant/bar that has the feel of being a secret, oldtime speakeasy.
Music. Poetry. Spoken Word. Comedy.
Age limit: 18+. (under 18 with parental supervision).
No bands or loud music of ANY KIND. No amps. No bass. Keep it soft.
When: EVERY FIRST & THIRD Wednesday Night
Where: Hell Phone (go through Ange Noir Cafe to the back Hell Phone booth)
http://www.hellphonebrooklyn.com/
247 Varet Street
Bushwick, Brooklyn
Doors open @ 7pm
Each slot is a strict 7 minutes for anything spoken, 8 minutes for anything musical.
$10 per person if paying at the door. Or you can secure slots online @ http://nycwednightopenmic.eventbrite.com.
***$5 FOOD OR DRINK MINIMUM INSIDE VENUE PER PERSON***
The Brooklyn Firefly
Brooklyn Center for the Arts
Every Wednesday at 8pm
28 Madison Street
Brooklyn, NY
| phone: | 718-398-2787 |
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| venue: | facebook.com/brooklyncenterforthearts |
| event: | eventbrite.com/e/bca-wednesdays-show-and-tell-tickets-41501436915 |
FIRST 20 FREE ENTRY TO A RAFFLE!
Doors open at 7pm
Open Mic starts at 7:30pm
$5 Entry
NEED SOMETHING TO GET YOU OVER HUMPDAY, BUT NOT MAKE YOU TO OVERSLEEP IN THE MORNING?
Breakout of the mundane at Brooklyn's newest open mic & stage for artists
Spoken word, open mic, live music and food!
2.21.18 The theme of the night is Black Excellence! Featuring Drexton Clemons and The Trumpet Kid Zachary Durham!
We promote a clean and artistic environment.
SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION & ENJOY YOURSELF AT BCA WEDNESDAYS!
Branded Saloon
| phone: | 718-484-8704 |
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| venue: | brandedsaloon.com |
| event: | brandedsaloon.com/p/calendar.html |
Two Boots Williamsburg
Every Thursday at 8pm
Hosted by Matteo Scher and Gabrielle Marlena
558 Driggs AveBrooklyn, NY
| venue: | facebook.com/twobootswilliamsburg/ |
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FREE BEER- 8-8:30pm
POETS, COMICS, MUSICIANS, SINGERS- ALL WELCOME!
BEER, WINE & PIZZA (Vegan pizza too!)!
HOSTED BY Raye Zaragoza & Christopher Watson
558 DRIGGS AVE - L TRAIN TO BEDFORD AVENUE
SIGN UP AT 8PM SHARP
**HOUSE GUITAR AVAILABLE**
**NO HOUSE PIANO OR KEYBOARD**
**NO TRACKS**
Caffeine Underground
| phone: | 718-484-4806 |
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| venue: | caffeineunderground.com |
Stratosphere Studios
First Thursday of the month at 7pm
Hosted by Paris Alexandra & Kelsey Pyro
227 Utica AvenueBrooklyn, NY
| venue: | thestratosphere.com |
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| event: | facebook.com/bluenilebk |
The Blue Nile Jam Session is Brooklyn's newest monthly open mic and live music jam session that happens ever FIRST THURSDAY! The first 4 months have been standing room only and we will be back again on June 1st!
The Blue Nile Jam Session is dedicated to providing a nurturing space for all artists from all backgrounds, genres, and identities to come and express themselves. We are rooted in the beautiful Crown Heights Community and are hosted by the venue Stratosphere Studios (A BLACK OWNED BUSINESS WHAT WHAAAAAT!).
VOCALISTS get on the open mic list at 7pm! MUSICIANS sit in with the band! DANCERS we will clear space on the hardwood floors for you! VISUAL ARTISTS there is wall space (hit us with a message in advance to work out details).
We have an amazing space, an amazing house band, an amazing DJ, amazing feature artists, and amazing hosts however… we are nothing without YOU!
ANNOUNCING STUDIO TIME RAFFLE!!!!
We also are proud to announce that we have a new sponsor, Funkadelic Studios, who is giving away studio time and other prizes at every Blue Nile event.
How do you get to win studio time at Funkadelic? Just share the Blue Nile Jam Session flyer on your social media of choice, use the hashtaf #bluenilebk, list the date and time of the event (June 1st from 7-11), then show up to the event! You're name will be entered into a raffle and we will draw the winners at the end of the night!
FLOW OF THE NIGHT:
COVER: $5 before 8pm / $7 after 8pm
DOORS OPEN - 7pm (Get there early for sign up!)
OPEN MIC LIST OPENS - 7pm (Get there early for 5 minute solo on the mic because it is first come first serve and our events have been STANDING ROOM ONLY!)
OPEN MIC- 7:30-8:30
FEATURE TBA- 8:30
OPEN MIC- 8:50-9:30
FEATURE TBA - 9:30pm
OPEN JAM SESSION - 10:00pm-11:00pm (Improvisational - musicians can sit in with the band and vocalists may share the mic.)
TILL THEN FOLLOW US ON IG @bluenile_BK !!!!
Word Up Café
Every Thursday at 7pm
Hosted by Quindell Evens (Blue Poettree)
652 Pennsylvania AvenueBrooklyn, NY
| phone: | 718-272-4070 |
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| venue: | facebook.com/Word-Up-Cafe-148499431968057 |
Sign up evening of on the premises
- Quindell Evens Thursday
Flow N Tell -City The King Fridays
Poetic Soul Thursday & Friday
Radiant Shade Free Open Mic
First Thursday of the month at 8pm
Hosted by R.Q.Tek
760 Sackman StBrooklyn, NY
| venue: | facebook.com/RadiantShadeOpenMic |
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| host: | facebook.com/Rqtek |
Greenhouse Café
Every Thursday at 10pm
Hosted by Max Christopher & Harry James
7717 3rd AveBrooklyn, NY
| venue: | greenhousecafe.com |
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| event: | facebook.com/greenhousethursdays |
Green House Cafe the legendary Brooklyn Landmark is hosting an all Original music Thursday's evening showcase , So bring your talent and instrument and show us what you have ,,,Good friendly atmosphere and a nice opportunity to get your original material noticed !
keyboard and sound systems are supplied ,, Towards the end of the evening it turns into an open-mike format where anything is welcome ! Any material , Covers , Stand up or any talent you can share with us ,,,(please no demonic music or heavy rap)
Located at 7717 3rd Ave. in the heart of Bayridge Brooklyn , show starts at 8:00 PM every thurs evening , see you there !
Ingersoll Community Center
Last Friday of the month at 8pm
Hosted by Samantha Johnson
177 Myrtle AvenueBrooklyn, NY
Word Up Café
Every Friday at 7pm
Hosted by City The King
652 Pennsylvania AvenueBrooklyn, NY
| phone: | 718-272-4070 |
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| venue: | facebook.com/Word-Up-Cafe-148499431968057 |
Sign up evening of on the premises
Write Right Open mic- Quindell Evens Thursday
-City The King Fridays
Poetic Soul Thursday & Friday
Park Plaza Restaurant
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BROWNSTONE POETS!
Mark your calendar for Three Powerful Poets to Ring in another year for poetry at Park Plaza Restaurant!
Three powerful poets Cornelius Eady, Robert Gibbons, and JP Howard will feature for Brownstone Poets on Saturday, January 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Plaza Restaurant in historic Brooklyn Heights. Poetry grows in Brooklyn Heights, and there's an open mic as well. Come enjoy an afternoon of poetry and delicious food at this cozy family-owned restaurant.
CORNELIUS EADY
ROBERT GIBBONS
JP HOWARD
Park Plaza Restaurant
220 Cadman Plaza West near Clark St. and Pineapple Walk
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718 - 596 - 5900
FACEBOOK EVENT:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2199597443431909/
Subways:
Take the A or C to High Street, 2 or 3 to Clark Street
R to Court Street
4 or to 5 Borough Hall
For more directions:
Please check the MTA's "The Weekender" for all transit updates.
http://web.mta.info/weekender.html
$5 Donation – plus Food/Drink - Open-Mic
Curated by Patricia Carragon
Bios
Cornelius Eady is the author of Hardheaded Weather (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2008); Brutal Imagination (2001), which was a finalist for the 2001 National Book Award in Poetry; The Gathering of My Name (1991), which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize; BOOM BOOM BOOM (1988); Victims of the Latest Dance Craze (1985), which was chosen by Louise Glück, Charles Simic, and Philip Booth for the 1985 Lamont Poetry Selection of The Academy of American Poets. In 1996, Eady and poet Toi Derricote founded Cave Canem, a nonprofit organization serving black poets and acting as a safe space for intellectual engagement and critical debate. In 2016, she and Eady accepted the National Book Foundation’s Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community on behalf of Cave Canem. He has collaborated with jazz composer Deidre Murray in the production of several works of musical theater, including You Don’t Miss Your Water; Runnin
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