Home » In Person, Theater & Performance

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

Every Thursday
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner) | San Francisco

Event Details

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

Time: 9pm to 12am, Every Thursday
Celebrating 20 years in May 2023 (currently 19 years strong).
Instagram: @16thmission.

For 18 years, this outdoor “open mic-without-a-mic” has welcomed poets, musicians, emcees, comedy, and everything in between. In the best of San Francisco tradition, everyone is welcome, all forms of expression, in any language.

On the southwest streetcorner by the BART station, amidst the pigeons, under the stars.

Support your local streetcorner, and come scream at the void with us!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
Categories: In Person, Theater & Performance
Venue: 16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner)
Address: San Francisco

Thursday, September 28, 2023

12:00 am   “Dining Out For Life” East Bay (2023)  FREE*
*When you dine at participating restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville, a portion of every bill will be donated to Project Open Hand. The cost to participate in this way will vary depending on which restaurant you dine at. We also have a raffle, with pricing starting at $5. When you dine out on event day, you can enter the raffle for free. You can also enter the raffle for free without dining out -- just create a "fundraising champion page" on our website. You create a page by signing up with your name and contact into. Creating a page gets 1 free raffle entry. Reaching additional fundraising milestones will earn additional entries. Link to sign up can be found at www.diningoutforlife.com/eastbay
10:00 am   6th Annual “Toolapalooza” Tool Show, Belt Sander Drag Races + Free Hot Dogs (SF)  FREE*
*Free vendors and hot dogs for all, free Mister Softee with a store purchase from 11am-3pm
12:00 pm   “People in Plazas” 2023 Market Street Music Festival | SF  FREE
4:00 pm   El Lopp’s “Apple Release Party” w/ Seasonal Ciders (SF)  FREE*
*No cover, but drinks for purchase
5:00 pm   Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)  $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
5:30 pm   Free “Blue Bear” DJ Workshop at Harmonic Brewing (Thrive City)  FREE
5:30 pm   “Whiskey & Wisdom” What the Economy Has in Store for SF (Founders & CFOs)  FREE*
*Free, but ​This event is for Founders and Finance Team Members. Must apply and be accepted
7:00 pm   FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   40% Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Nollywood Dreams” (Sept. 28-Nov. 4)  $15*
*Tickets normally start at $15, but you can get 40% off with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
7:00 pm   “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
7:00 pm   “Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)  FREE*
*No cover all night
< Wednesday, September 27 Friday, September 29 >