Open Mic - Crescent Moon Nights - Celebrating Two Decades on the Mic!
Sat, Oct 03
|Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Join us for Crescent Moon Nights, the longest-running open mic in Washington, DC, featuring a special performance by G.A.S. Come share your voice, experience powerful spoken word and music, and celebrate an evening of creativity, connection, and community!
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
About The Event
Crescent Moon Nights
Since 2006, Crescent Moon Night has been a beacon for artistic expression and community connection in the heart of D.C. Hosted at the beloved Sankofa Bookstore & Café; culturally rich and creatively nurturing space—this event has welcomed thousands over the years to share their voices, stories, and talents through the performing and creative arts.
Join us at D.C.’s longest-running Saturday Night Open Mic!Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or simply a lover of the arts, Crescent Moon Nights offers the stage, the lights, and the sound system—you bring the magic. It’s a safe, welcoming space for artists and audiences alike to celebrate creativity and unity.
Sign-up opens at 7:30 PM Show kicks off around 8 PM
Tickets
General Admission
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
Ticket + Coffee
Enjoy admission to the event plus your choice of any coffee or latte from our café menu
$16.00
+$0.40 ticket service fee
Ticket + Wrap
Enjoy admission to the event plus your choice of a freshly made wrap from our café menu.
$24.00
+$0.60 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00