Open Mic @ Hudson Valley Books for Humanity Date & Time: Friday, February 13, 2026 7:30-9:30PM Location: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, 67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562 Suggested Donation: $10-20 Door Proceeds go toward host, performers, and Bethany Arts Community. Join Hudson Valley Books for Humanity and Bethany Arts Community for our monthly Poetry/Spoken Word/Music Open Mic. Come on by to Hudson Valley Books for Humanity this month and share your latest poetry/spoken word/music projects with a supportive audience. Bring your talent, your works in progress, and your positive energy to our stage. This event is open to teens and adults near and far. HOW IT WORKS Performer sign-up occurs between 7-7:30PM. Performers will be unable to sign-up before 7PM or after 7:30PM. We accept up to 15 performers per Open Mic, up to 5 minutes each on the mic. OUR COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS To help nurture a space of respect, validation, and welcoming: We’re here to share space, build community, and support each other. Performers: respect the 5-minute time limit and be mindful of your timekeeper. If you like something, make some noise! Snap your fingers, stomp your feet, clap, whatever feels right to you. We encourage you to get to know your seat neighbors. Connect and build community. Open Mics take place the 2nd Friday of every month. Co-hosted by Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, a welcoming space to build community through books and art. Find Hudson Valley Books for Humanity on social media @hudsonvalleybooksforhumanity, on their website hvbooksforhumanity.com, or visit them at 67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562.
