Built around three principles– RESPECT the Space, RESPECT the Performer and RESPECT the Audience– the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is an “Anything Goes” Open Mic that advocates for the concepts of radical acceptance and personal growth. The event is a regularly occurring open mic that takes place on the FIRST SATURDAY of every month.

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Join Wandering Aesthetics and Emcee LJ Payne for an evening of music, comedy, spoken word and…truly ANYTHING!

The #EPCookerCommunity will be in seventh heaven on February 1st, so make plans to get yourself safely to The Center and hangout with local performing artists– of all ages and genres– that help make Akron the #CreativeSummit.

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

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Considered by some, “the most EPIC open mic,” they’ve ever attended, the Akron Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 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 The Center, a collaborative workspace dedicated to the development of performing artists, located above Time Traveler Records in West Hill, Akron.

Built around three principles– Respect the space, respect the performer and respect the audience– the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is built around the concept of radical acceptance.

Join Wandering Aesthetics, the #EPCooker Community at The Center on Saturday, February 1st for a memorable night full 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, various musical instruments, 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, soda, coffee, wine, and beer available. Outside food and beverages are also permitted.

ABOUT THE EMCEE:

Comedian LJ Payne…