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After-Hours Open Mic Night

2024-05-10 19:00:00 2024-05-10 21:00:00 America/Chicago After-Hours Open Mic Night Join us for an evening of artistic expression at this after-hours event, whether you have something to share or just prefer to listen. Refreshments provided. All music-makers and poets welcome, high school age and older. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Please arrive by 7:15 p.m. Performers, see full description for a link to register. Columbia Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

Friday, May 10
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-10 19:00:00 2024-05-10 21:00:00 America/Chicago After-Hours Open Mic Night Join us for an evening of artistic expression at this after-hours event, whether you have something to share or just prefer to listen. Refreshments provided. All music-makers and poets welcome, high school age and older. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Please arrive by 7:15 p.m. Performers, see full description for a link to register. Columbia Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

Columbia Public Library

Quiet Reading Room

Join us for an evening of artistic expression at this after-hours event, whether you have something to share or just prefer to listen. Refreshments provided. All music-makers and poets welcome, high school age and older. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Please arrive by 7:15 p.m. Performers, see full description for a link to register.

Join us for an evening of artistic expression at this after-hours event, whether you have something to share or just prefer to listen. Refreshments provided. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Please arrive by 7:15 p.m.

All music-makers and poets welcome, high school age and older.

Why come to open mic?

  • Engage in the life-affirming practice of vulnerability and expression.
  • Learn from your fellow artists and participate in a creative community.
  • Enjoy some local music and poetry, for free!

How do I sign up to perform?

Will any equipment be provided?

  • Our set-up will include one vocal mic.
  • We’ll also provide a guitar amp for musicians to plug into (If you don’t feel like bringing a guitar, your hosts will have one you can borrow). 
  • It is not necessary to use the sound equipment. The space will allow for an acoustic set if you prefer.
  • Any additional sound equipment or instruments will need to be provided by the performer.
  • Any additional sound equipment or instruments will need to be provided by the performer.

Anything I should know before I perform?

  • For eight minutes, the mic is yours. For singers, that’s enough time for two to three songs, on average. For poets, it will depend on the length of your pieces. Do not feel obligated to fill your entire time slot, but do take care not to go over. 
  • Double-check that your pieces are appropriate for a mixed-age audience (high school and older). If you’re not sure, ask. Your set should not include any discriminatory content. If people of any particular race, gender, disability, or other dimension of identity would feel unsafe or disrespected during your performance, please adjust your material.
  • Listen well! It is incredibly generous of performers to let us into their worlds. Honor their vulnerability by staying quiet and attentive during performances. You never know – someone’s poem or song might contain the words you didn’t even know you were waiting to hear.


AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music | Fun & Games | Featured |

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Columbia Public Library

Phone: (573) 443-3161
Fax: (573) 443-3281

Hours
Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Wed, Aug 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Aug 07, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Thu, Aug 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Sat, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Balcony

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Aug 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Wed, Aug 13, 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Aug 14, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Aug 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room
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Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Training Center

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Aug 16, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Aug 19, 9:15am - 11:15am
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Tue, Aug 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Training Center
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Wed, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Training Center
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Thu, Aug 21, 9:15am - 11:15am
Training Center

Thu, Aug 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Thu, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, Aug 22, 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room

Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room

Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Training Center

Fri, Aug 22, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Quiet Reading Room

Sat, Aug 23, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby

Mon, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room

Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Training Center

Tue, Aug 26, 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room

Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Training Center

Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room

Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Friends Room

Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room

Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room

Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Training Center
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Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby

Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Training Center
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Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room

Fri, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Training Center

Fri, Aug 29, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Gene Martin Secret Garden

Sat, Aug 30, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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