SoCal Creatives Collective | Open Mic & Creative Connection Meetup

About this event

Ever write something you'll probably never read out loud? Learn three guitar chords and convince yourself you're basically on tour? Record a podcast that never leaves your phone? Or tell yourself, "Maybe next time." Well... what if next time was **August 2nd?** Welcome to **SoCal Creatives Collective**—a place where we trade perfection for presence. This isn't about having it all figured out. It's a space to practice, learn, listen, encourage one another, and hold space for the beautiful mess that comes with creating. There is **no pressure to perform.** Come share, come support, or simply come enjoy an afternoon with kind, creative humans. Some of the most important people in the room are the ones cheering everyone else on. **Here's the plan:** **2:00–2:15 PM** \| Mix & Mingle ☕ Meet new people, grab a drink, and settle in. **2:15–3:00 PM** \| Open Mic 🎙 Five performers. Five-minute sets. Just enough time to share a piece of your heart. **3:00–3:15 PM** \| Featured Musical Performance 🎶 **3:15–3:45 PM** \| Open Mic 🎙 Five more five-minute performance slots. **3:45–4:00 PM** \| Featured Comedy Performance 😂 **4:00–4:30 PM** \| Community Hangout 🤝 Stick around, meet someone new, talk about that creative idea you've been sitting on, or simply enjoy the conversation. **Want to perform?** We're trying something new! To help keep things flowing, we'll have **10 open mic spots**, each **5 minutes** long. Reserve your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIiDl7Qd2YFHwkOHrMsnAIik_p8lKnpQc-6wihIoPxZ4rInA/viewform?usp=publish-editor **Want to help shape what's next?** As this community grows, we'd love a few helping hands. If you'd enjoy being part of the experience, we're looking for volunteers to help with: * Check-in & welcoming guests * Musical Talent Scout * MC/Host * Mix & Mingler (helping people connect) If one of those sounds like you, let us know—we'd love to build this together. 📍 **Cafe 86 Love** The District at Tustin Legacy 2437…