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Songwriters' Night: Open Mic

Songwriters' Night: Open Mic is on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Crescent Moon Coffee, 140 N 8th St in Lincoln, NE. Free to attend.

When

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Where

Crescent Moon Coffee, 140 N 8th St

Cost

Free

Lincoln's long-running singer-songwriter open mic, hosted by Mark Lowe. Sign up at 6 PM; first-timers welcome.

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