Our All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe features original songwriters, poets, storytellers, and composers. We are delighted to showcase these artists in a warm, welcoming community setting.
All performance styles are welcome as long all material is original and the performance is family-friendly.
All-Original Open Mics meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month, Stage Left Cafe,125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Stage Left Cafe offers an exceptional performance space and sound system for these events.
There are twelve spots at each open mic. To secure yours for the All-Original Open Mic, please follow the instructions below under “How to Perform at an All-Original Open Mic”. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Join us for these wonderful evenings of family-friendly entertainment. There is a nominal cover charge at the door.
Please read these Covid regulations provided by the Opera House for all events at Stage Left Cafe. All participants and audience members must be fully vaccinated and offer documentation (a vaccination card) on entry. All participants must wear a mask when not on stage performing. Thank you for complying with these requirements and ensuring a safe, healthy environment for everyone.
How to Perform at an All-Original Open Mic
If you would like to perform at an All-Original Open Mic, please visit this page to complete a one-time informational form. Once you submit that form, you can return to the page any time to request a performance spot in any of our venues.