The Places We Gathered: A Lesbian Storytellin’, Show & Tellin’, Open Mic Night

LOCATION GLBT Historical Society Museum 4127 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94114 ADMISSION $5 - 10 suggested donation (No-one turned away for lack of funds); Free for GLBT Historical Society Members RSVP and reserve tickets here To celebrate the incredible success of our latest exhibition, Directory of Dreams, the GLBT Historical Society will host an evening reception that is part mixer, part open-mic — inviting community members to share memories, stories, art, and love of Bay Area lesbian community spaces, nightlife, and businesses here and gone. Show off your collection of matchbooks from San Francisco lesbian bars past, share a story about the best date you ever had at Full Moon Coffee and Books, recite an ode to your favorite meal from Artemis Cafe! Attendees can sign up for short (5–7 minute) open-mic slots to speak, perform, or present whatever they'd like to add to the night. The floor is yours! Not interested in taking the mic? Enjoy light refreshments while you network, mingle, and add to our community bulletin board — put up business cards, flyers, or fill out a card with whatever you'd like to share. Or browse photos, ephemera, and materials from Bay Area lesbian businesses on display from our archival collections. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS How to Sign Up for an Open-Mic Slot: Follow the link in your RSVP/Ticket confirmation to confirm your interest in taking the mic, and to let us know how we can support! Members Perks Interested in becoming a member of the GLBT Historical Society? Members enjoy all sorts of perks, including free access to this event. Learn more.