Open Mic Nights, Poetry Slams and Improv are great ways to get an "Insider's View" of San Diego at no cost... or for a small drink "minimum".

Here are a few examples:

San Diego Poetry Slams

Full Moon Poets Slam "... presents two major poetry slams at the historic La Paloma Theatre each year, one in the summer and one in the winter.  This is the largest venue for Poetry Slams in San Diego county although the Slam event is not limited to San Diego county poets; all poets are invited."

Comedy and Improv.. on the Cheap

The LaJolla Comedy Store "...Sunday is potluck, then best of San Diego, 6:45pm, no cover, 2 drink min..."

San Diego Open Mic Nites

Blind Melons Open Mic Nite takes place every Tuesday at this Pacific Beach blues club. Sign up at 8. Music starts at 9 and continues all night. See Blind Melons Open Mic Nite Yahoo Group posting for latest info.

SDBS Blue Grass Jam Fuddrucker's, Chula Vista 3rd Tuesday of each month - 7:00-7:30 Open Mic
7:30-8:00 Bluegrass Karaoke with SDBS back up band "The Full Deck" 8:00-10:00. Open Mic

The Blarney Stone Pub Open Mic Night Sundays 9 to 12. 15 minutes per each participant.

The Tiki House (Pacific Beach) Open Mic Nite Sundays. Signup starts about 9 p.m. Acoustic.

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