The Microphone Is Open.

I went to an open mic night at a place I’d never been before: Industry Café & Jazz. There was a cool house band, spoken word artists, rappers, and a comedian who bombed so badly he could have arrested for terrorism.

But at least he was out there, trying new things. And so were we. There was plenty of good beer and East African food. (Very new to me. A lot of maize, and gigantic portions.)

If you’re in the neighborhood – and it’s a very cool neighborhood, the Arts District in Culver City – stop in.