This event is in the past.It took place on April 23, 2026 at 16th St. Mission.
For 19 years, poets and punks have gathered on this Mission streetcorner to perform without a mic, under the stars and amongst the pigeons. Bring whatever you've got: poetry, comedy, music, or just the urge to scream into the void.
Unamplified street performance
20-year tradition
Late-night gathering
All languages welcome
Tips
🌙"come scream at the void with us"
🎤no microphone, project your voice
🐦perform amongst the pigeons
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Mission District
For 19 years, poets and punks have gathered on this Mission streetcorner to perform without a mic, under the stars and amongst the pigeons. Bring whatever you've got: poetry, comedy, music, or just the urge to scream into the void.
Unamplified street performance
20-year tradition
Late-night gathering
All languages welcome
Tips
🌙"come scream at the void with us"
🎤no microphone, project your voice
🐦perform amongst the pigeons
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