Open Stage (not open mike, because there are no microphones!) at the Postcrypt happens approximately once a month, on the first. The stage is open for musicians, comedians, storytellers, poets, or anything else you can think of. Performers are generally limited to two songs or 10 minutes. An impressive showing at the open stage can lead to a booking on a regular night at the coffeehouse.

Here are the rules for Open Stage:

• Signup starts at 7:30 for people who want to guarantee a slot (or a seat!)
• Signups are usually full by 8:00, and are on a first-come, first-serve basis!
• Open Stage runs from 8:30 to 11:30pm, and we will not go past midnight under any circumstances!

There is always a large crowd for Open Stage. Unfortunately, there are only around 16-18 slots per night, so please understand that not everybody who comes hoping to perform will get a time slot. If you do not get a time slot, we welcome you to listen to and enjoy the great music of local musicians, and to come back to another Open Stage night and try again.