22 listings in and around Washington, DC, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. Soonest: Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center (Wednesday 7 p.m.); Open Mic w/DJ Craven at Brewers Cask (Wednesday 7 p.m.); Free Comedy Open Mic | U Street at The Craft DC (Wednesday 7:30 p.m.); Open Mic Wednesdays at Original Grinds (Wednesday 7:30 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
The Writer’s CenterBethesda, MD6.5 mi
Open mic
Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD 20815
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Brewers CaskBaltimore, MD34 mi
Open mic
DJ
Brewers Cask, 1236 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
Food: wings · burgers · flatbreads · bbq · sandwiches · salads · Gluten-free optionsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
The Craft DCWashington, DC1.2 mi
Open mic
Comedy
Free Comedy Open Mic | U Street at 1334 U St NW in Washington, District of Columbia.
The Craft DC, 1334 U Street Northwest, #2, Washington, DC 20009
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Original GrindsFREDERICKSBURG, VA48 mi
Open mic
A free open mic at Original Grinds, a coffee shop and sober venue, with genres from acoustic to hip hop. Signup comes with any food or drink purchase.
Original Grinds, 615 Caroline Street, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Sankofa Video Books & CaféWashington, DC1.5 mi
Open mic
Talks
A poetry showcase and open mic where poetry meets activism: bring poems, music and voices, and learn about the Black revolutionary poets who paved the way.
Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Stages Music ArtsCockeysville, MD46 mi
Open mic
Stages Open Mic Night is for practicing your performing chops and meeting other up-and-coming musicians.
Stages Music Arts, 10 Stenersen Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Citizens and CultureSilver Spring, MD6.0 mi
Open mic
Talks
Pure Poetry Live presents "Back 2 Basics" Open Mic at Citizens Culture in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Citizens and Culture, 8113 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Peabody Heights BreweryBaltimore, MD36 mi
Open mic
A comedy open mic for women and queer comics, held at Peabody Heights.
Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
We have a small private lot that accommodates roughly 15 vehicles, but there is plenty of street parking in our neighborhood, and a large parking lot two blocks over 32nd Street.From peabodyheightsbrewery.com, Oct 24, 2026
All seating indoors and outdoors is available on a first come, first serve basis.From peabodyheightsbrewery.com, Oct 24, 2026
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9 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern TimeDoors 8:00
MILKCRATEWashington, DC3.1 mi
Open mic
An open mic night for all arts at MILKCRATE DC, featuring comedy, music, poetry and storytelling. Performers can sign up in advance or at the door. Free to attend, with a suggested $5 donation.
MILKCRATE, 4722 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Doors 8 p.m. · Show 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Tropix Pots Cuisines Bar & GrillFrederick, MD41 mi
Open mic
An open mic for artists who sing, rap or write poetry, with a chill island and neo soul feel.
Tropix Pots Cuisines Bar & Grill, 490 Prospect Blvd, Unit B, Frederick, MD 21701
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Peabody Heights BreweryBaltimore, MD36 mi
Open mic
A comedy open mic for women and queer comics, held at Peabody Heights.
Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
We have a small private lot that accommodates roughly 15 vehicles, but there is plenty of street parking in our neighborhood, and a large parking lot two blocks over 32nd Street.From peabodyheightsbrewery.com, Oct 24, 2026
All seating indoors and outdoors is available on a first come, first serve basis.From peabodyheightsbrewery.com, Oct 24, 2026
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7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Walker Chapel United MethodistArlington, VA6.1 mi
Open mic
An open mic focused on classical music, held at Walker Chapel UMC.
Walker Chapel United Methodist, 4102 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial LibraryWashington, DC0.5 mi
Open mic
An afternoon open mic where poetry and music take the stage.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Open mic
Live music
Local music at a Will Simms open mic.
Charles Village Pub, Patio & Rooftop, 19 W Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Tuft'n Up Studio & SocialHyattsville, MD5.3 mi
Open mic
This is an open mic night of creativity and expression at Tuft'n Up Studio & Social, hosted by Poetic Soul Productions.
Tuft'n Up Studio & Social, 5122 Baltimore Ave, Suite 205, Hyattsville, MD 20715
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Sports Bar Dupont Circle Washington DCWashington, DC1.3 mi
Open mic
Live music
DC's largest live band open mic. Pay at the door.
Sports Bar Dupont Circle Washington DC, 1214 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Clearbrook Center of the ArtsLake Ridge, VA21 mi
Open mic
An open mic event allowing participants to perform poetry and music or express their feelings.
Clearbrook Center of the Arts, 2230 Tacketts Mill Drive, #B, Lake Ridge, VA 22192
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
The BasementCatonsville, MD30 mi
Open mic
The Sound Social Presents: OPEN DECK / OPEN MIC at The Basement in Catonsville, Maryland.
The Basement, 729 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Wits End SaloonLutherville Timonium, MD43 mi
Open mic
Comedy
Wits End Saloon, 9603 Deereco Rd, Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Food: wings · tacos · quesadillas · burgers · sandwiches · saladsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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8 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
The ArtemisWashington, DC2.4 mi
Open mic
Comedy
A hilarious night of free stand-up at The Artemis.
The Artemis, 3605 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
8 p.m. Eastern Time
The ArtemisWashington, DC2.4 mi
Open mic
Runs across the dates shown. DC's longest-running open mic at the Artemis, where you can take the stage and make some noise.
Ongoing.
The Artemis, 3605 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Ongoing through Feb 9, 2027, 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Feb 9, 2027
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8 p.m. Eastern Time
the beachKraftOlney, MD18 mi
Open mic
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Art and Jam: an open studio and open mic of unfiltered creativity.
Ongoing.
the beachKraft, 18200 Georgia Avenue, #Unit N + O, Olney, MD 20832
Ongoing through Jun 5, 2027, 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Jun 5, 2027
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