This event is in the past.It took place on March 12, 2026 at 16th St. Mission.


San Francisco's scrappiest stage is a streetcorner where poets, musicians, and comedians share their work without amplification. For 20 years, this Thursday night tradition has turned a BART plaza into an anything-goes performance space under the stars.
Outdoor performance
Poetry and spoken word
Multilingual
Late night
Tips
🎂celebrating 20 years strong in May 2023
🌍all languages welcome—true Mission spirit
🧥BYOL (bring your own layer), it's outdoors
16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)
Mission District


San Francisco's scrappiest stage is a streetcorner where poets, musicians, and comedians share their work without amplification. For 20 years, this Thursday night tradition has turned a BART plaza into an anything-goes performance space under the stars.
Outdoor performance
Poetry and spoken word
Multilingual
Late night
Tips
🎂celebrating 20 years strong in May 2023
🌍all languages welcome—true Mission spirit
🧥BYOL (bring your own layer), it's outdoors
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