FREE Improv Open Mic @ Story Parlor
Fast-paced improv sets from local teams in a hosted, simulated show environment—ideal for recording a tight 10–20 minute run. BYOT or round up friends for a no-strings one-time performance with an audience-ready vibe.
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A first Sunday, all-arts open mic with five-minute slots for original storytelling, music, poetry, literature, comedy, or dance. Expect a supportive, community-minded room for sharing new work and cheering on local creators.
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Share your skills or settle in with complimentary tea for an intimate showcase of emerging local talent. Sign-ups begin at 7 PM, with performances starting at 7:30.
Share your skills or settle in with complimentary tea for an intimate showcase of emerging local talent. Sign-ups begin at 7 PM, with performances starting at 7:30.
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Raw stand-up sets and new-joke experiments take over a cozy lounge room, with a rotating lineup of locals testing bits and riffing with the crowd. Expect casual late-night energy and unpredictable punchlines.
Raw stand-up sets and new-joke experiments take over a cozy lounge room, with a rotating lineup of locals testing bits and riffing with the crowd. Expect casual late-night energy and unpredictable punchlines.
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