FLUID Open Mic — Black & Queer Live Band at 7th West – Oakland, CA

Live band.
Packed room.
Oakland energy.

7th West — 1255 7th Street
Every 3rd Thursday
Doors 7:30PM · Show 8:00PM

Tickets are limited.

No auditions. No competition. Just community.
1000+ Bay Area artists have touched this stage since 2020.

What This Actually Is

FLUID is Oakland’s longest-running open mic backed by a live band.

• It’s not a concert.
• It’s not a competition.
• It’s not an industry networking thing.

It’s a real room. People listening. Artists sharing. Crowd reacting in real time.

If you’ve been looking for a creative night out that actually feels alive — this is it.

The Energy

Black. Queer. Creative.
Oakland-rooted.

All races and all genders welcome.
Just respect the space.

You don’t have to perform to belong here.

Most people come just to catch the vibe!

What It Feels Like When You Walk In

The vibe is already flowing.

A poet finishes a piece, and the room snaps.
A comedian hits a punchline — the drums respond.
A singer gets real applause.

Nobody’s talking over performers.
Nobody’s half-watching.

It’s interactive.
It’s unpredictable.
It feels different every month.

General Admission — $15

Come for the night.

• Live band all evening
  Support BIPOC & queer artists
  High-energy Oakland crowd
  Drink specials + tacos available

Perfect for:
– Date night
– Creative friend groups
– Solo pull-ups
– Celebrating something

If you’re not performing, this is your move.

Performer Pass — $10

Want to step on stage?

• Perform with a live band
• Supportive, pressure-free space
• First-timers welcome
• Sign-ups handled at the door

A ticket does not guarantee performance, show order, or exact set length.

List sign-ups are first-come first-served at the door.

The Details

7th West — Oakland
7:30PM — Doors + sign-ups
8:00PM — Show starts
⏰ 10:00PM — Wrap

Arrive early. It fills up.

Why People Keep Coming Back

Because the room listens.

Because the band shows up.

Because it feels like Oakland.

If you’ve been meaning to come, this is your sign.

Grab your ticket.
Pull up!

When & Where

Every 3rd Thursday 7th West — 1255 7th Street, Oakland, CA

• 7:30 PM — Doors open + list sign-ups
• 8:00 PM — Performances
• 10:00 PM — Wrap

Arrive early to get settled and connect.

Food & Drinks

Drink specials available
Tacos Mi Barrio on site (birria, carnitas, more)

Photos & Video

Photos and videos are taken during the event for FLUID Open Mic and ANYxMEANS.
Your entry confirms consent.

About FLUID

FLUID Open Mic is produced by ANYxMEANS and has been holding space for artists since 2020 — including virtual open mics during the pandemic.

During that time, we received early support from the late D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné!, who welcomed FLUID into his sound stage during our virtual era.

Built by artists.
Held with care.
Rooted in Oakland.

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