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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The film takes viewers through her journey, filled with humorous and heartfelt moments, from open mic nights at comedy clubs to glamorous charity events, all set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City.
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Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
She’s done a few open mics now, since her debut at Bras for Girls in January 2023.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
Attendees will also be encouraged to perform their talents at our open mic event.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
The five open mics also maintain that kindness Avila and Peltier value.
—Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
She’s done a few open mics now, since her debut at Bras for Girls in January 2023.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
Attendees will also be encouraged to perform their talents at our open mic event.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
The five open mics also maintain that kindness Avila and Peltier value.
—Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Open mic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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