Open mic opportunities

SANDPOINT – The formats are similar for open mic events, though each venue has its own, distinct character. MickDuff’s, for instance, has a classic beer hall feel, while Café Bodega offers a comfortable, living room vibe. Monarch Mountain Coffee delivers a traditional coffeehouse setting and both the Pearl Theater and Pend Oreille Playhouse feature full stages with sound and lights.

In all cases, it’s best to show up a little early in order to get on the sign-up sheet. Introduce yourself to the hosts, take a big breath and show your stuff!

• Five Minutes of Fame at Café Bodega

Venue: Café Bodega at Foster’s Crossing, 504 Oak St., in Sandpoint.

Date: Third Wednesday of every month.

Time: Open Mic starts at 6:30 p.m., come at 6 p.m. for dinner.

• Monday Night Blues Jam with Truck Mills

Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Date: Every Monday night.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Monarch Mountain Coffee Open Mic Nights

Venue: Monarch Mountain Coffee, 208 N. Fourth Ave., in Sandpoint.

Dates: First Thursday, open mic; Second Thursday, jazz n java open mic; Third Thursday, singer-songwriter open mic; Fourth Thursday, poetry open mic.

Time: 6-8 p.m.

• Crooked Fingers Open Mic at MickDuff’s

Venue: MickDuff's Beer Hall, 312 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Date: Second Tuesday of every month.

Time: 7-10 p.m.

• Throwback Thursday Open Mic with Brian Jacobs at 219 Lounge

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Date: Every Thursday night.

Time: 8 p.m.

• Pearl Theater Open Mic Night

Venue: Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., in Bonners Ferry.

Date: First Thursday of every month (holidays included).

Time: Café and sign-ups open at 6 p.m., open mic starts at 7 p.m.

• Pend Oreille Playhouse Open Mic Night

Venue: Pend Oreille Playhouse, 236 Union Ave., in Newport, Wash.

Date: First Friday of every month.

Time: 7 p.m.