The Birmingham Public Library is hosting its Bards & Brews: Open Mic Night on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Lucky Stranger in Avondale. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Featured musical artist Olivia Leonard will perform, and the event will be hosted by Thed Weller.
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Participants must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to consume alcohol. This event, which encourages spoken word poetry and musical performances, is supported by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, awarded to the Friends Foundation of the Birmingham Public Library. It offers a platform for local artists to showcase their talents in front of a live audience.