Local Open Mics

Local Poetry Performance Opportunities


First Saturday Open Mic

Dagny’s Coffee Shop

First Friday of every month

6:00 p.m.  Sign-ups at 5:50 p.m.

Hosts:  Portia Choi and Carla Martin

Original poems and songs for up to 5 minutes.  Presenting a featured poet the first 15 minutes from September-May.


Unleashed Open Mic

Dagny’s Coffee Shop

First Thursday of the month

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Hosts:  Thomas Brill and Brian Parks

All forms of art are encouraged – spoken word, music, visual art, dance, performance art, comedy, acting, storytelling, and whatever else you might think of as art. Work does not have to be original, covers OK.


Showcase by Wisemouse Media

Dagny’s Coffee Shop

Every 3rd Thursday of the month

Time:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Poets must email a voice clip or video ahead of time to be accepted to perform.  At the end of evening, all are given a poem writing prompt and all perform their new poems.

Email:  wisemousemedia@gmail.com

Instagram:  @wisemousemedia


Spectacular Saturdays on Zoom

6:00-7:00 p.m. the 3rd Saturday of the month

Hosts:  Portia Choi and Carla Martin

Original poems and songs for up to 5 minutes. Occasionally presenting a featured poet, reading for 10 minutes.

Email Portia for Zoom Link at:  ssportia@aol.com