FLUID Open Mic: Live Band Showcase for BIPOC & Queer Artists

FLUID Open Mic is a live band open mic where artists get to show up as they are.

Every 3rd Thursday, singers, rappers, poets, and creatives share their work in a room that feels supportive, real, and pressure-free.

This is not about going viral.
It’s about being heard.

No auditions. No competition. Just community.
Over 1000+ Bay Area artists have touched this stage since 2020.

Why People Pull Up

• Perform with a live band that listens and follows you
• Share your work with a supportive, tapped-in crowd
• Try new material without judgment
• Build real connections with other artists

This is a space to grow, not prove.

🎸 The Live Band — VibeMuzik

All performances are backed by VibeMuzik, our in-house band.

They adapt to your sound, your tempo, and your energy.
Perfect for singers, rappers, and poets.

🎤 Performer Pass — $10

• Perform in a safe, affirming space
• Share your work with a real audience
• Play with a live band and quality sound
• Show up at any level — first-timers welcome

Order is handled respectfully in the room in the order you sign up on the list.

🎟️ General Admission — $15

• Enjoy live performances with a full band
• Support BIPOC & queer artists
• Catch the vibe without pressure to perform

You don’t need to be on stage to belong.

Who This Is For

• BIPOC & queer musicians, singers, rappers, and poets
• Emerging and working artists
• Hobbyists and first-time performers
• Music lovers who value real connection

Oakland-rooted. Bay Area loved.

First Time Performing?

You’re good here.

• The crowd shows love
• Nobody rushes you
• Messing up is okay

A lot of artists touch the stage for the first time at FLUID.

When & Where

Every 3rd Thursday 📍 7th West — 1255 7th Street, Oakland, CA

• 7:30 PM — Doors open + list sign-ups
• 8:00 PM — Performances
• 10:00 PM — Wrap

Arrive early to get settled and connect.

Food & Drinks

🍹 Drink specials available
🌮 Tacos Mi Barrio on site (birria, carnitas, more)

Photos & Video

Photos and videos are taken during the event for FLUID Open Mic and ANYxMEANS.
Your entry confirms consent.

About FLUID

FLUID Open Mic is produced by ANYxMEANS and has been holding space for artists since 2020 — including virtual open mics during the pandemic.

During that time, we supported the open mic on D’Wayne Wiggins’ (Tony! Toni! Toné!) stage virtually, and he showed early support for what FLUID was building.

Built by artists.
Held with care.
Rooted in Oakland.

Final Word

You don’t have to be perfect.
You just have to show up.

Come share your voice.
Come catch the vibe.
Come be part of FLUID.

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