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As writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s only ongoing literary open mic series. Try out some new material or bring something you’ve recently published and want to share. Come and listen to your favorite local writers. Mingle with other writers and admire each other’s pieces.
We’re excited to hear your stories, poems, essays, diaries, letters, jokes, hermit crabs, op eds, musings…
A Mic Of Our Own
Join us in community, as writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s salon literary open mic series.
On May 5, 2025 we welcome our featured readers.
Followed by schmoozing and open mic. Bring your stories, poems, essays, diaries, letters, jokes, hermit crabs, op eds, musings…
Can't wait to celebrate, to discuss, to understand what is happening in our world with you.
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Readings 7-9:30 p.m.
Intermission at 8 p.m.
Free to the public.
Sign up at the door or sign up early now:
March 3, 2025
Join us in community, as writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s salon literary open mic series.
On March 3, 2025 we welcome four incredible featured writers: Aaron Fairchild, Shankar Narayan, Chin-In Chen, and Maggie Mertens.
Followed by schmoozing and open mic. Bring your stories, poems, essays, diaries, letters, jokes, hermit crabs, op eds, musings…
Can't wait to celebrate, to discuss, to understand what is happening in our world with you.
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Readings 7-9:30 p.m.
Intermission at 8 p.m.
Free to the public.
Sign up at the door or sign up early now:
January 20, 2025
Join us in community, as writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s salon literary open mic series.
On January 20th, 2025 we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr Day, Inauguration Day and Blue Monday all falling on same day. How do we define, serve and engage with our values of equality, freedom and liberation in this new year, this seemingly new time.
Five incredible features kick off the night with poems, stories, short films and perspectives: Amber Flame, Quenton Baker, Robert Lashley, Jaqueline Ware and Wynter Rhys.
Followed by schmoozing and open mic. Bring your stories, poems, essays, diaries, letters, jokes, hermit crabs, op eds, musings…
Can't wait to celebrate, to discuss, to understand what is happening in our world with you.
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Readings 6:45-9 p.m.
Intermission at 7:45 p.m.
Free to the public.
Sign up at the door or sign up early now:
December 2, 2024
Join us in community, as writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s only ongoing literary open mic series. Try out some new material or bring something you’ve recently published and want to share. Come and listen to your favorite local writers. Mingle with other writers and admire each other’s pieces.
We’re excited to hear your stories, poems, essays, diaries, letters, jokes, hermit crabs, op eds, musings…
Featured Readers Sonya Lea, Laura Da’ and Brianna Malotke.
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Readings 7-9 p.m.
Intermission at 8 p.m.
Free to the public.
Sign up at the door or sign up early now:
October 7, 2024
Join us in community, as writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s only ongoing literary open mic series. Try out some new material or bring something you’ve recently published and want to share. Come and listen to your favorite local writers. Mingle with other writers and admire each other’s pieces.
Featuring Guest Authors David Shields, Peter Mounford, Kale Kim, Hadley Leggett, and Corinne Manning
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Readings 7-9 p.m.
Intermission at 8 p.m.
Free to the public.
Sign up at the door or sign up early now:
August 12, 2024
Join us in community, as writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s only ongoing literary open mic series. Try out some new material or bring something you’ve recently published and want to share. Come and listen to your favorite local writers. Mingle with other writers and admire each other’s pieces.
We’re excited to hear your stories, poems, essays, diaries, letters, jokes, hermit crabs, op eds, musings…
special guest author Anne Lui Kellor
Doors open: 6:30 pm
6:30 p.m. - Photobooth with Toni Pinto
7 p.m. - Readings
8:30 p.m. - Photobooth and champagne
Free to the public.
Sign up at the door or sign up early now:
June 3, 2024
Join us in community, as writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s only ongoing literary open mic series. Try out some new material or bring something you’ve recently published and want to share. Come and listen to your favorite local writers. Mingle with other writers and admire each other’s pieces.
We’re excited to hear your stories, poems, essays, diaries, letters, jokes, hermit crabs, op eds, musings…
Featuring guest authors Taha Ebrahimi and Kristen Millares Young
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Readings 7-9 p.m.
Intermission at 8 p.m.
Free to the public. Funding provided by 4Culture.