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Open Mic

  • Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio 411 East Sycamore Street Denton, TX, 76205 United States (map)

In collaboration with Spiderweb Salon, we invite you to spend the night surrounded by fellow queer and trans folks + allies as they share poetry, stories, songs and more! 


Sign-ups start at 7, show starts at 8. Maximum 6 minute set time, original work only (no covers). We’re open to all forms of expression: poetry, storytelling, music, performance art, etc! Collaborations are welcome.

***We will be prioritizing LGBTQIA2S+ voices on the mic. Spiderweb Salon has a zero-tolerance policy for racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or discriminatory hate in any form.***

If you aren’t able to join us in-person—no worries! We will be live streaming the event on our Instagram! Tune in to our page @pridentontx when the event starts and share your love and applause in the comments 💕

Please contact PRIDENTON at pridentontx@gmail.com if you need accommodations to fully participate in an event due to a disability. Please make the request as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

✨WHAT TO EXPECT✨

• Live performances

• The venue is 18+ during the entirety of the event.

• Event accessible from the patio entrance, which is also wheelchair accessible.

• Ramp to stage will be provided.

• Concrete floors inside and outside.

• We will designate tables and chairs that are priority for disabled members of the community.

• Alcohol will be on the premises. Non-alcoholic drinks such as soda and water are available. There will be bars indoors and outdoors.

• Gendered, multi-stall restrooms will be converted to all-use restrooms for the duration of the event. Both include wheelchair accessible stalls.

• ASL interpretation will be provided for the speaking portions.

• High sensory elements will be present during the event (amplified sound, bright stage lights)

PARKING

There is a free parking lot available adjacent to the venue. Wheelchair accessible spots with ramps to the sidewalk are available at the front of the venue. Parking lot is entirely gravel. There is some street parking on paved ground on East Sycamore.

📸 Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These will be used by PRIDENTON for marketing and publicity publications and on our website and social media. Please contact us if you have any concerns.

**Content warning for discussions of violence and active shooter situations**

SAFETY:

If there is an active shooter situation, please follow these recommended strategies:

Shooting originating outside: Exit through the back to the parking lot. Otherwise, take cover inside the venue.

Shooting originating inside: Exit through the back to the parking lot. Take cover outside and stay in place until emergency services arrive so as not to congest exits.

COVID and VIRUS PRECAUTIONS:

This event is indoor/outdoors. Test before and after pride events. Masks reduce the spread of viruses. Listen to your body and stay home if you're not feeling well. Let's take care of our community. 

This list isn't exhaustive so we may update with more precautions soon. Please continue to check the event page for updates.

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