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