Open Mic (Music, Poetry, and Storytelling)
Open mic for music, poetry, and storytelling!
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Location
Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M4W 2G8 CanadaAbout this event
Are you a musician, poet, or storyteller? If so, then you are invited to share your talents at the Toronto Reference Library Open Mic!
This program takes place in the Browsery on the ground floor. Please note: comedy is not featured at this event. Guitar and piano are provided. 5 minutes for each performance. Program is for adults, teens, and seniors. Sign-up is at 5:30pm.
No tickets required. For more information, please contact the Arts Department at 416-393-7157. Thanks!
Frequently asked questions
In the Browsery on the ground floor. This area is located by the windows, near the magazines, holds, CDs, and DVD area. When in doubt, ask at the front desk.
Sign-up for performers begins at 5:30pm, but there's no harm in arriving earlier. Sometimes this open mic sees a large turnout, so arriving before 5:30pm increases your chances for getting on the list.
As long as it does not violate the library rules of conduct. For more information, please see: https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/board-meetings/2022-09-19/11-tplb-education-incident-report-management-system-and-rules-of-conduct-policy-combined-AODA.pdf .
It's up to you. This program is specifically for adults, teens, and seniors. Sometimes swearing or mature content occurs in the performances. To all parents and guardians, please keep this in mind and use your discretion.
Each performer gets 5 minutes to perform. There is a large countdown clock at the front of the stage, facing the performer, to help them keep track of their time.
Only with the permission of the performer. In addition, the library requires that the performer and photographer/videographer together sign a form. Please ask the host for a copy of the library photo/video permission form.
No. We do not provide advance sign-up for this open mic. We follow a strict 5:30pm sign-up start time on the day of the event. We apologize in advance for any inconveniences, which occur as a result of this policy.
No, tickets are not required for this event.