The stage is set, the lights are on and the MIC IS OPEN!

Express yourself at the at the 42nd addition of the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret!!!

Performers of all ages and genres AND enthusiastic audience members are encouraged to attend.

***The #EPCooker is a regularly occurring open mic that takes place on the FIRST SATURDAY of every month***

Location: The Center (Located above Time Traveler Records)

Featured Emcees: Dianne Aesthetics & Bob Wandering

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO:

Continued fundraising for Wandering Aesthetics’ #KnightCities project, Bigger than a Breadbox, (Returning March 16 at Summit Artspace), as well as maintaining this vibrant community event.

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Considered by some, “the most EPIC open mic,” they’ve ever attended, the Zenith AWARD-WINNING Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is a dynamic monthly showcase featuring artistic talent (musicians, theatre artists, dancers, improvisers, standup comedians, and many more…) and “ANYTHING GOES” fun. The #EPCooker “happens” at the newly reopened The Center, located above Time Traveler Records in West Hill, Akron.

Join Wandering Aesthetics, the #EPCookerCommunity and emcees Dianne Aesthetics & Bob Wandering at The Center on Saturday, February 2nd, for a night of revelry and revelation.

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Through humble beginnings in the basement of a Highland Square flower shop, the #EPCooker is an artist driven event that sees over 60+ audience members, 20+ performers and 4 non-stop hours of art.

Doors open and sign ups for performers begins around 8:00 pm with performances starting around 9:00 pm. ANYONE may sign up for an open mic slot. Performers may also pre-register before the event at epcooker.com.

An emcee, stage, lighting and sound system (with operators) are provided. The environment is like no other open mic in the region!

ALL varieties of acts are encouraged to perform. Previous acts have included: monologues, acoustic musicians, comedians, feats of strength, play readings, full rock bands, debates, experimental art, puppeteers, dancers, scenes from plays, improvisation, devised work, storytelling and performance artists. But the sky is the limit; no art is too taboo for the #EPCooker!

ALL levels – from beginner to the most experienced – are encouraged to perform. Those under 18 are permitted to attend (and perform!) with adult supervision.

The #EPCooker is not just an open mic. It is an open and welcoming community of artists and advocates. It is also a great networking event, a great place to improve stage presence and a great place to develop as an artist. From comedians to performance artists and even full bands, many wonderful performers have premiered at the #EPCooker.

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There will be water, wine, and beer available. Outside food and beverages are also permitted.

Also Megean Kress will be offering past, present and future readings for only $5.00!