A strong community is the basis of culture and creativity. By encouraging connection through performance, we help facilitate a vibrant arts economy.
Jazz Sesh
A weekly jazz event focused on community building and collaboration. The rotating house band hosts the sesh - after a short set, they invite anyone with an instrument and/or a tune to join them on the stage. The host welcomes and incorporates players regardless of skill level. It is common to see experienced touring artists play with music students, resulting in truly unique performances!
Open Mic Live
A weekly music Open Mic where musicians can sign-up to play original music or covers. We provide a welcoming space for musicians, new and seasoned, to try out fresh material or work on performing live. It’s also a great opportunity for musicians to network - a handful of bands have even formed from our Open Mic! Stay tuned as we announce Open Mic Live Recording, where we record and produce a monthly Open Mic.
Comedy Open Mic
A weekly Comedy Open Mic where comedians can sign-up to perform a 5 minute set. Much like our Music Open Mic, we welcome comedians of all experience levels to try out material, work on their stage performance, and talk to other performers. The connections and confidence built at open mic have enabled performers to pitch comedy shows which have been very successful in our space!
Live Sound Program
At BPM we believe that all performances are worthy of professional sound engineering. We staff a sound technician at every event, no matter how big or small. Furthermore we believe that sound engineering is the unsung hero of the performance experience, aka the silent band member. We relish the opportunity to share the gospel of live sound, and take a stand against gatekeeping through providing educational opportunities.
Support Our Programs
Donations ensure that BPM can adequately compensate artists dedicated to these community building events. These funds will also compensate sound technicians, provide sound technician training related to live sound and production, and facilitate live recordings of musical events. We appreciate your support!