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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While working as a bank teller in his early 20s, Flores said he was encouraged by the owner of The Comedy Shrine to perform at the Aurora venue's open mic event. —

Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025 Patrons like Josie Hanna Colon, a Northeastern University student who performed at the open mic night, are feeling the impact. —

Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025 Since then, the club has held about 150 concerts and become a permanent playground for Kharkiv's seasoned musicians and local indie bands, as well as hosting open mics for Kharkiv youth, and movie nights. —

Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 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. —

Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for open mic