loading…loading…Twain Dooley opens the stage to whoever wants it—comedians testing material, musicians trying new songs, poets reading for the first time. The room fills with that particular energy of people risking something small in front of strangers.
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Thu, Oct 8
Hyattsville, Hyattsville
Miss Kiane Ink opens the stage to whoever shows up with something to say—poets, comedians, musicians, anyone brave enough to test their material on a real crowd.
Tue, Oct 6
14th & V, Washington
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Fri, Oct 16
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Wed, Aug 19
450K, Washington
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Tue, Sep 15
14th & V, Washington
Drew Anderson hosts this weekly open mic where DC performers test new material and regulars work out their jokes in front of a crowd that actually listens.
Tue, Sep 22
14th & V, Washington
Anyone who's ever thought about reading their work aloud or just wants to hear what happens when a room full of strangers decides to be vulnerable together will find something to hold onto here.