Open Air Open Mic

We bring together a supportive community of those who love music, the spoken word, clean(!) comedy, and creative arts. This is a time when imperfect people can come together and encourage one another to step out and share something new, to be vulnerable enough to be ourselves, to take a risk, and discover we are appreciated just as we are. Whether you have something you want to share or if you want to cheer on others who do, we want you here! Read on for what to expect if you’re coming to support a performer, and below that, what to expect if you’re performing. The headline is: let's have fun meeting new people and supporting the local creative arts scene. We need some pioneers to help get this monthly community group started! I'm coming to cheer on the performers! What do I need to know? * There’s no cover charge, but if you can bring some canned goods, we’d love that! We’re running a non-perishable food drive for West Valley Community Services. Check out what they need the most * Bring a jacket or a blanket—whatever layers you need to stay comfy and warm as the sun goes down. * You might also want to bring sunglasses or a hat for when the sun starts to set behind the trees. * Feel free to bring your own snacks or NA drinks, but we'll also have some seltzers and ice cream to share! I'm coming to perform! What do I need to know? * Slots are 5-10 minutes, depending on how many performers we have. Time slot includes your set-up time * Sign up with [this form](wvneighborhoodchurch.org/openmic) ahead of time to get a slot, or come at 6:45pm the night-of! * Bring your instrument (unless you’re playing keys—then make sure you let us know 24 hours in advance so that we can provide a house keyboard: a Roland Juno-DS 88) * If you're a vocalist that wants live…