Open Mic Night

Helium & Elements Restaurant hosts its Open Mic night on Thursday, October 22, at 8 PM in The Garage, and it's a recurring one—it runs every Thursday through November 5, 12, and 19, and again on December 3. The night is built around more than twenty local comics taking the stage every week, so you're seeing a lot of different voices in a single sitting rather than one headliner carrying the whole thing.

The venue frames the night as a place to see the next big thing, leaning into the idea that everyone starts somewhere. For the comics, it's a stepping stone; for the audience, it's a regular spot for dinner, drinks, and comedy. Because it's an open mic, you're getting a look at work in progress—new bits being tested and refined in front of a live crowd—which is a different experience from a polished club set. With over twenty performers on the bill, the variety is part of the draw.

It's an 18+ venue, and seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis, though management also assigns reserved seats. If you're planning to go with a group, arriving early is your best bet for sitting together. The night is free with the purchase of two menu items per person, plus an 18% administrative fee on food and beverage. It kicks off at 8 PM on Thursday, October 22, and keeps coming back on the Thursdays that follow.