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All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

Upcoming Stage Left All-Original Open Mic Events

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.

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. You can also email Keith Johnson, keith@offsquaremusic.org.

Upcoming Stage Left All-Original Open Mic Events

Keep an eye on this page. Details and updates about each upcoming event will be posted below as the date approaches.

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

All-Original Open Mic | April 26, 2023

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All-Original Open Mic April 26, 2023, brings wonderful talent to the stage and provides an entertaining evening for all who attend. […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
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All-Original Open Mic | March 22, 2023

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All-Original Open Mic March 23, 2023, brings wonderful talent to the stage and provides an interesting and entertaining evening. […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

All-Original Open Mic | February 22, 2023 – CANCELED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER

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All-Original Open Mic February 22, 2023, brings wonderful talent to the stage and provides an interesting and entertaining evening. […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

All-Original Open Mic | January 25, 2023 | Hybrid!

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All-Original Open Mic January 25, 2023, brings wonderful talent to the stage and provides an interesting and entertaining evening. […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

All-Original Open Mic | December 28, 2022 | Hybrid!

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All-Original Open Mic December 28, 2022, brings wonderful talent to the stage and provides an interesting and entertaining evening. […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

All-Original Open Mic November 23, 2022 – Hybrid!

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All-Original Open Mic November 23, 2022, brings wonderful talent to the stage and provides an interesting and entertaining evening. […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

All-Original Open Mic October 26, 2022 – Hybrid!

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All-Original Open Mic October 26, 2022, brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening. […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

All-Original Open Mic September 28, 2022 – Hybrid!

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All-Original Open Mic September 28, 2022, brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening. […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
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All-Original Open Mic | August 24, 2022 | ONLY on site at Stage Left Cafe (NOT on Zoom)

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All-Original Open Mic Aug 24 — Not hybrid, just this month. See you at Stage Left. […]

All-Original Open Mic brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening.
All-Original Open Mic at Stage Left Cafe

All-Original Open Mic | July 27, 2022 | Hybrid

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All-Original Open Mic July 27, 2022, brings wonderful talent to the stage providing an interesting, entertaining evening. […]

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