SOUND OFF! Open Mic

May is here and SOUND OFF is making a one-time schedule change this month only!

Join us on Tuesday, May 26th instead of our usual Monday night due to Memorial Day falling on Monday. Don’t miss the shift—same energy, same stage, just a different day and special guest host TeeKay the Kid!

We’re excited to welcome @lv_latrail as this month’s FEATURED poet! A consistent supporter of Sound-Off, LV Latrail has continuously shown up for the stage, the community, and the art of spoken word—bringing authenticity, presence, and powerful storytelling every time she steps up.

Join us for a night of artistry, talent, laughs, and good vibes.

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Interested in performing? The mic is open to ALL performers (18+) from poets to singers to comedians. Purchase a ticket on Eventbrite and arrive between 6:30 and 7:00 PM to sign up on the list. There are 12 slots available for our open mic performances. The list fills up quickly, so please plan accordingly!

OPEN MIC RULES:

1. 5 MINUTES. As soon as your mouth opens, your 5 minutes have begun.
2. RESPECT THE SPACE. This is a safe space and will be treated as such. The open mic is a church for many of us, and it takes a lot of courage to share while fighting a war of nerves to share parts of our lives with others. We don’t know each other’s struggles, but we respect one another.
3. WHAT YOU WON’T DO. No homophobia. No transphobia. No disrespect against ANYONE’S sexuality or gender expression. No racism. No xenophobia. No misogyny. Straight to the point, no BS!
4. WATCH YOUR MOUTH. Yes, cursing is allowed, but only in the context of a piece!
5. BYE, FELICIA! Not following any of these rules will get you kicked out and banned from future open mics, so play nicely. We are all here for a reason. Let’s have fun, let’s enjoy this space and the art we are about to witness.