About OpenMYC
Built by a comedian who got tired of piecing NYC mic info together from scattered posts
OpenMYC is a free NYC open mic directory built to make the comedy grind easier to navigate. Instead of hunting through Instagram captions, spreadsheets, and group chats, comics can use one searchable place to find mics by borough, day, time, cost, and venue type.
Why this exists
Kari Burt started OpenMYC after moving from Houston to New York and realizing that finding stage time in the city was its own part-time job. There were mics everywhere, but the information lived in too many places and changed too often.
The goal of the site is simple: make it easier for comedians to find rooms that fit their night. That includes obvious questions like where a mic is and what time it starts, but also practical details that actually shape the experience, like whether it is free, whether it is in a bar or club, and how signup usually works.
OpenMYC is meant to feel like a real tool made by someone who uses it, not a scraped list dropped onto a template. The listings are paired with context, editorial guides, and a transparent explanation of where the data comes from.
Where the data comes from
Mic data is sourced from Comediq, maintained by Adam Malev. OpenMYC reorganizes that information into a format that is easier to search and use on the fly.
Because open mics change constantly, the site also accepts community submissions. If you know a room that is missing or outdated, use the submit page and it can be reviewed for inclusion.
Support the project
OpenMYC is free to use. Support helps cover hosting, maintenance, and the ongoing work of keeping the listings readable and useful.
Questions, corrections, or partnership ideas can go to hello@findopenmyc.com.