open mic
noun
variants
or less commonly open mike
: an event in which amateurs may perform (as at a comedy club) usually without auditioning first
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Every Friday, local musicians play for tips and there’s an open mic twice a month.
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Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Live music events, trivia nights and open mic nights are often advertised on the Bar 101 Instagram page.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
According to the cafe’s social media, Subculture previously held latte art competitions and open mic nights.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Submissions for the open mic began April 1 and will close on June 1.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Live music events, trivia nights and open mic nights are often advertised on the Bar 101 Instagram page.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
According to the cafe’s social media, Subculture previously held latte art competitions and open mic nights.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Submissions for the open mic began April 1 and will close on June 1.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Open mic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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