Studio A Sessions Open Mic

Studio A Sessions Open Mic is a community-centered evening of spontaneous, authentic storytelling at Montgomery Community Media. The professionally recorded event features local poets, singers, rappers, comedians, and other storytellers sharing original work drawn from personal experience, culture, and creative expression.

Performers are chosen at random from the applicant pool on the night of the event, so the lineup is not announced in advance and each session unfolds differently. Audience members can expect an intimate, unpredictable program designed to highlight genuine voices, encourage connection, and spark conversation. The evening’s featured storytelling themes are Traditions, focused on cultural customs, beliefs, rituals, and intergenerational identity, and Intimacy, exploring emotional connection and physical closeness.

When: November 18, 2026

Showtimes: 7:00–9:30 p.m.

Tickets: Free

Ages: Adults

Venue: Montgomery Community Media, 7548 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855

Presented by: Montgomery Community Media

Lineup: Local storytellers of various kinds, including poets, singers, rappers, and comedians. Performers are selected live at random from the applicant pool.

Performer information: Artists may register to share original work related to the evening’s themes, but registration does not guarantee an opportunity to perform because of time limits. Performer guidelines and house rules are available through the event page.

Format: Live, professionally recorded open mic featuring original, personal work. Each performance is selected and presented spontaneously, so no two sessions have the same lineup.

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available.