open-mic
Anyone can perform
An open-mic is an event, typically at a bar or coffeehouse, where amateur performers can sign up to take the stage—usually for comedy, poetry, or music: She's been doing open-mics to work on her stand-up.
As an adjective, it describes such events: an open-mic night.
The format offers a low-stakes venue for developing material or gaining stage experience.
Work meant to amuse
- standupSolo comedic performance
- setArrange in position
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- stageRaised performance platform
spotlight · comedian · performer · audience · heckler · punchline · timing · material
Organization with membership
- barDrinking establishment
- coffeehouseEstablishment serving brewed beverages
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- basementSubterranean building level
brewery · bookstore · pub · stage · stool · brick wall · neon · lineup
Relating to sound
- singer-songwriterSelf-composing musical performer
- unpluggedDisconnected from power
- guitarFretted stringed instrument
- folkRegular common people
covers · originals · setlist · busker · talent · showcase · jam · vocals
Forceful impact or closure
- spoken wordPoetry delivered aloud
- verseMetered poetic passage
- recitationOral delivery from memory
- snapsQuick fasteners or photos
beatnik · coffeehouse · bongo · reading · poet · lyrical · free verse · performance poetry
comedy
Work meant to amuse
stage · spotlight · comedian · performer · audience · heckler · punchline · timing · material · jokes
club
Organization with membership
- barDrinking establishment
- coffeehouseEstablishment serving brewed beverages
- loungeComfortable waiting room
basement · brewery · bookstore · pub · stage · stool · brick wall · neon · lineup · sign-up
acoustic
Relating to sound
- singer-songwriterSelf-composing musical performer
- unpluggedDisconnected from power
- guitarFretted stringed instrument
folk · covers · originals · setlist · busker · talent · showcase · jam · vocals · ballad
slam
Forceful impact or closure
- spoken wordPoetry delivered aloud
- verseMetered poetic passage
- recitationOral delivery from memory
snaps · beatnik · coffeehouse · bongo · reading · poet · lyrical · free verse · performance poetry · stanzas