Open Mic Night at Clintonville Books

Clintonville Books hosts a poetry-focused open mic event called The Other Open Mic: A Poetry Thing. This recurring program takes place on the second Thursday of each month, giving both seasoned and aspiring poets a chance to share their work in a supportive community setting. The event runs from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, providing a two-hour window for performers and listeners to gather and celebrate the written word. This is a great opportunity for families with older kids and teens who enjoy creative expression, poetry, or simply experiencing live performance in an intimate bookstore setting. Whether your child wants to take the stage themselves or enjoy listening to others, it's a welcoming way to engage with the local literary community. Since it happens monthly, you can make it a regular outing if it clicks with your family.