InspiredWordNYC Presents 1st Wednesdays Open Mic at Sugar Mouse

InspiredWordNYC Presents 1st Wednesdays Open Mic + Showcase at Sugar Mouse in the East Village, Manhattan.

We'll be adding 3rd Wednesdays starting January 21, 2026!

Tickets are $8 for Early Birds until a week before the event, then $10 until 24 hours before the event, then $15 afterwards and at the door

18+ Venue.

1 drink minimum

MUSIC/POETRY/COMEDY/SPOKEN WORD

Time Limit: 8 minutes for anything musical, 7 minutes for anytthing spoken

There is NO keyboard.

Where: Sugar Mouse

Address: 47 3rd Avenue, Manhattan

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https://www.sugarmousenyc.com/menu

A warm, supportive community of artists. Real crowds. And a great place to network.

This is a VERY popular open mic. We STRONGLY suggest you purchase a ticket in advance to guarantee a performance slot. Make sure to purchase ticket with your desired time slot window.

You must arrive at least a half-hour before your slot window.

Make sure to bring a printed-out version of your ticket/tickets or be prepared to show your ticket/tickets (with confirmation number) on your phone.

Please Note: No TRANSFERS will be granted, though you are welcome to find REPLACEMENTS for your tickets.

Refunds up to 24 hours before the show.

Backline:

x2 micsx2 Guitar ampsx1 Bass ampx1 keyboard stand (no keyboard available but musicians are free to bring their own)x1 DI box (for acoustic gtr or keys)x1 Drums set (drummers need to bring their own cymbals)x2 left right monitors