Join us for the March installment of the Open Mic series in the MCA lobby and art gallery! 

The theme for our March event is “Hope” — a precious gem hidden underneath the many perilous items in Pandora's box. As the winter is approaching its final days, we are looking for signs of new life and we hope for renewal of our spirits through arts and creativity.  We hope for beauty, for thriving humanity, or simply for a better life, counting on hope to keep us going through difficult times. Even if we experienced the pain of false hopes, we keep looking for ways of healing our wounds through the magic of art - an inherently hopeful remedy. Who knows what new talents we'll discover this time? 

Our host for the night will be one of our long-time audience members, and a wonderful community art event organizer Connor Mochi (Art Battle Boston, AHT Dept). We are especially excited to announce that this month’s feature is Rich Eilbert, a dedicated performer and a master of his craft “whose melodies and lyrics illuminate the corners of life, with all of its pleasures, pains, human foibles and triumphs.”(Outloud Open Mic News)

The event is general admission, with some tables for sitting, some tables for standing, and maybe even a bit of a dance floor. Sign up to perform or come and enjoy the show on Wednesday, March 11. The doors open at 7:00 PM, and beer, wine, canned cocktails, soft drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase in our MBar throughout the show. Music starts at 7:30 PM!

Important note: Sign-ups open on Sunday, March 1 at 10:00 AM!

If you performed at this Open Mic in the past please fill out THE SIGN-UP FORM FOR RETURNING PARTICIPANTS (opens on March 1) and make sure to include accurate contact info. If you are new to this Open Mic, please fill out THE SIGN-UP FORM FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS (opens on March 1) and make sure to include accurate contact info. If you didn't sign up on time, no worries - just send us an email at yourfriend.openmic@gmail.com and we will add you to the ongoing waiting list (there is a good chance that things can move around).

THE SIGN-UP FORM FOR RETURNING PARTICIPANTS
THE SIGN-UP FORM FOR NEW PARTICIPANTS 

A Note on Community-Supported Pricing:

We believe that everyone should have access to the arts, regardless of financial circumstance. Our Community-Supported Pricing model invites you to contribute at a level that feels right for you.

Hey First Row Friend 
Grab your ticket for $0 if your budget is a little tight this month.

Hey Backstage Supporter 
$10 is the standard admission price. 

Hey Spotlight Superstar
Paying $20 means you’re not just attending — you’re lighting up the stage for those who need help attending the show. Thanks for going above and beyond!
 

This event is a recipient of the 2025 grant funding by the Watertown Cultural Council, and we are profoundly grateful for their support of our local creative community, within our project and beyond.