Event Details
📅 Every 3rd Thursday
📍 7th West • 1255 7th St, Oakland CA
🎟️ $10 Performer • $15 General
🕖 Doors: 7:30 PM • Show: 8:00 PM
FLUID Open Mic is an Oakland-rooted open mic with a live band, built for artists who want to feel safe, seen, and supported on stage.
This is not a competition. This is not a talent show.
This is a community space for BIPOC and Queer Artists to share their voice and grow together.
Whether it’s your first time on stage or you’ve been performing for years, FLUID meets you where you are.
Live Band Energy
Perform with VibeMuzik, our house band and the heart of the FLUID sound. Real musicians. Real feel.
Safe, Artist-First Space
FLUID is built for BIPOC and queer artists. No judgment. No gatekeeping. Just respect and support.
All Levels Welcome
Seasoned muicians, working artists, hobbyists, and first-time performers all share the same stage.
Community Over Competition
Build bonds with future collaborators, fans, and artists in a space that feels safe and welcoming. We clap for each other. We listen. We connect. Everybody eats.
Event Details
📅 Every 3rd Thursday
📍 1255 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607
🎟️ $10 Performer • $15 General
🕖 Doors: 7:30 PM • Show: 8:00 PM
Want to vibe in the crowd? Grab General Admission.
Want to perform and lock in your spot early? The Performer Pass is for you.
Perfect for music lovers, supporters, and friends.

Experience live performances with a real band
Support local artists and creatives
Feel the full FLUID vibe from the crowd
Come even if you are not performing
Performer Passes gets you on the open mic list of the night.

Perform in a safe, supportive space
Play with our live band and real sound
Show up at any skill-level, no pressure
Connect through community, not competition
Where is the event located?
FLUID Open Mic happens at 7th West, Oakland, CA every 3rd Thursday of the month. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM.
How can I perform?
To guarantee a performance slot, purchase a Performer Pass in advance. Limited spots may be available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.
What’s the difference between General Admission and a Performer Pass?
General Admission ($15) – Enjoy the show, support local artists, and perform if there is time. Performer Pass ($10) – Guarantees you a performance slot of your choosing.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes, but advance tickets are recommended to secure your spot.
Is there parking at the venue?
Street Parking is limited, so arriving early or using rideshare/public transit is best. West Oakland BART station is 1 block away from 7th West.




BIPOC & Queer musicians, singers, rappers, and poets
Dancers and multidisciplinary artists
Emerging and working artists
Hobbyists and first-time performers
Music lovers and community supporters
If you love real music and real people, you belong here.
Pull up early and get comfortable
Meet other artists and creatives
Perform when your name is called
Feel supported whether you perform or not
No pressure. No ego. No weird energy.


Find venues that actually book artists
Ask for pay with confidence
Build real momentum, not just clout

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