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After-Hours Open Mic Night

2023-04-28 19:00:00 2023-04-28 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. Water, coffee and tea provided. All music-makers and poets welcome, high school age and older. Please arrive by 7:15 p.m. Columbia Public Library - Quiet Reading Room

Friday, April 28
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-28 19:00:00 2023-04-28 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. Water, coffee and tea provided. All music-makers and poets welcome, high school age and older. Please arrive by 7:15 p.m. 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. Water, coffee and tea provided. All music-makers and poets welcome, high school age and older. Please arrive by 7:15 p.m.

Join us for an evening of artistic expression at this after-hours event, whether you have something to share or just prefer to listen. Water, coffee and tea provided. 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?

  • Register ahead of time using this Google form to secure a performance slot.
  • If you’re not sure about performing, your participation as a listener is equally appreciated! If you want to attend as an audience member only, no need to register.
  • If you feel inspired to perform once you get here, check in with your hosts. We’ll save some slots for in-person signup. 

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. 

Anything I should know before I perform?

  • For seven minutes, the mic is yours. For singers, that’s enough time for two 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 | Books & Authors |

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Columbia Public Library

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

Hours
Mon, Jun 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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Upcoming events

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Training Center

Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room

Sat, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby

Sat, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virginia G. Young Room

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Room
This event is full

Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Training Center
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Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room,Reading Balcony

Mon, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room

Mon, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends Room

Tue, Jun 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room

Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Friends Room

Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Training Center

Tue, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room

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Friends Room

Wed, Jun 14, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Virginia G. Young Room

Wed, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room

Wed, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby

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Children's Program Room

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Friends Room

Thu, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Friends Room

Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends Room
This event is full

Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virginia G. Young Room

Thu, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Training Center

Thu, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends Room

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Fri, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Friday, June 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Fri, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Friends Room and Conference Rooms A & B
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Fri, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Training Center

Sat, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby

Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Room

Tue, Jun 20, 9:30am - 11:15am
Training Center

Tue, Jun 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room

Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Training Center

Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room

Tue, Jun 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room

Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room

Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room

Wed, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby

Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Room

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room

Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Training Center

Thu, Jun 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room

Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Thu, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room

Fri, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room

Fri, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Training Center

Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room

Sat, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby

Mon, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends Room

Tue, Jun 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room

Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Training Center

Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Reading Room

Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends Room

Tue, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Training Center

Wed, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby

Wed, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room

Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room

Wed, Jun 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Room

Thu, Jun 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room

Thu, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Fri, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Training Center

Wed, Jul 05, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends Room

Thu, Jul 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room B