Velvet Rising, Queer Comedy Mic
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Velvet Rising, Queer Comedy Mic
ByThe Velvet Mic SF
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LookoutSan Francisco, CA
Multiple dates
Overview
A monthly queer open mic in the Castro, hosted by Matthew McCoy. Every third Tuesday at Lookout. Free to attend!
NOTE: November will be a show. NO OPEN MIC. Seating starts at 8:00pm and show runs 8:30-10:00pm. Free to attend. Bring a friend and get ready to laugh!
Velvet Rising is a monthly queer open mic at Lookout, produced and hosted by Matthew McCoy. Fresh comics, queer voices, and the particular joy of a small room that's fully on your side. Candlelight energy, a disco ball on the mic, and drinks that go down easy.
This is a space built for queer comics and queer audiences first. Come watch, come support, or come get up and try something new.
Watching:
Grab a free ticket, bring a friend, and pull up a chair. The room is intimate, about 25 seats, so reserve your spot and come early.
Performing:
Sign ups happen in person at 7:45 PM, day of. Free to perform. Four minute sets, six minutes with a drink purchase. All experience levels welcome. What we won't have is anything transphobic or homophobic. The host will cut it, no exceptions.
The Details:
Every third Tuesday
Lookout, 3600 16th Street, San Francisco
Sign ups at 7:45 PM, show 8:00 to 10:00 PM
Free to attend, free to perform
Hosted and produced by Matthew McCoy
Follow @thevelvetmicsf and @itsmatthewmccoy for updates.
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Highlights
2 hours
ages 21+
In person
Highlights
2 hours
ages 21+
In person
Location
Lookout
3600 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
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