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

Every Thursday
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 9:00 pm to 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
16th & Mission BART (southwest streetcorner) | San Francisco

Event Details

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

Photo: Chalkvisions Nikolas Larson

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!

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

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

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