Keep Colorado Springs Queer

A queer open mic founded by Colorado College graduates and community members Nico Wilkinson and Han Sayles in 2016. The first events took place at Mountain Fold Books, and have been hosted at a variety of venues since, including ICONS Wine Bar.

Past Shows

2024

June 7, 2024 - Queer Open Mic featuring Emberlee Autumn Ashwind at the PPAC Queer Narratives Gallery at ZoneFIVE

2023

October 15, 2023 - Queer Open Mic at Performance of Midge and the Butcher with Springs Ensemble Theater

October 11, 2023 - Queer Open Mic Featuring Irina Amouzou at Icons CO

September 27, 2023 - Queer Open Mic Featuring Benjamin Morse and the Sensations at Icons CO

July 19, 2023 - Queer Open Mic Featuring Corri Mercy at Icons CO

June 21, 2023 - Queer Open Mic Featuring Glitter Porn at Icons CO

May 18, 2023 - Queer Open Mic Featuring Poet LaureateAshley Cornelius at ICONS Wine Bar

2022

11.26.22 - Virtual Queer Open Mic and Club Q Remembrance Event with Poetry719

10/20/22 - Queer Open Mic at the Poetry719 Festival, Featuring Aerik Francis and MarioWanna at Icons CO

6.17.22 - Clothing Swap and Open Mic Featuring Nova and the Ghost in collaboration with CC Mobile Arts at COATI

5.13.22 - Featuring Gee “Gingy” Riley at The Hall

March 10, 2022 - Virtual Queer Open Mic

February 2, 2022 - Virtual Queer Open Mic

2021

August 7, 2021 - Outdoor Queer Open Mic at 116 E Boulder collaboration with CC Mobile Arts, CC Fine Arts Center

2020

12.10.20 - Virtual Queer Open Mic feat. Aerik Francis

4.9.20 - Virtual Queer Open Mic Featuring Liza Sparks

2019

11.24.19 - Queer Open Mic and Clothing Swap featuring Spencer LaJoye at Vista Grande United Church of Christ

7.5.19 - Queer Open Mic featuring Josephine the Singer at Switchback Coffee Roasters

2.22.19 - Millennial Break-up Haiku Book Release Featuring Kaleena Kovach at The Modbo

2018

12.17.18 - Featuring Lyd Havens in collaboration with Pikes Peak Women for Liberation and Hear, Here!

9.24.18 - Queer Open Mic and Vegan Potluck at Switchback Coffee Roasters

8.17.18 - Queer Open Mic and Orphanism Book Release featuring Devin Walker at The Quaill Club

5.5.18 - Queer Open Mic and Vegan Potluck Featuring Jamie Mortara at Switchback Coffee Roasters

3.24.18 - Queer Open Mic Featuring F.A.G.S. at Switchback Coffee Roasters

6.18.18 - Queer Open Mic Featuring RUUNE at the Gallery Below

1.17.18 - Queer Open Mic featuring Mackenzie Beninati and Sexy Train Things book release.

2017

November 14, 2017 - Queer Open Mic Featuring Wheelchair Sports Camp at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

November 4, 2017 - Queer Open Mic Featuring Cal Bee in Collaboration with Hear, Here! at Switchback Coffee Roasters

June 15, 2017 - Queer Open Mic Featuring The Milk Blossoms at The Modbo

June 16, 2017 - Queer Open Mic Featuring Joy Young at Switchback Coffee Roasters
May 27, 2017- Queer Open Mic featuring Nikolas Martell at Switchback Coffee Roasters
March 18, 2017 - Queer Open Mic featuring Stoney Bertz at GOCA Stoney Bertz

2016

December 8, 2016 - Featuring Rock, Paper, Scissors! at Rooted Studio
December 12, 2016 - Queer Open Mic and Fundraiser at Inside Out Youth Services
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November 11, 2016 - Queer Open Mic featuring Ashley Cornelius at Rooted Studio
September 1, 2016 - Queer Open Mic at Mountain Fold Books
July 7, 2016 - Queer Open Mic at Mountain Fold Books
June 10, 2016 - Queer Open Mic at Mountain Fold Books
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May 5, 2016 - Queer Open Mic at Mountain Fold Books
April 7, 2016 - Queer Open Mic at Mountain Fold Books
March 3, 2016 - Queer Open Mic at Mountain Fold Books
February 5, 2016 - First ever Queer Open Mic at Mountain Fold Books

References

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