# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Coming Out Day Open Mic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join QUEERSPACE for an afternoon of intergenerational storytelling as youth and adults share their coming out stories through spoken word.About this EventComing out can be a life-changing experience at any age and at any point in life. It can mean sharing who you are, finding your people, or choosing to show up more fully for yourself and others.Join us on National Coming Out Day at the QUEERSPACE Youth Center for an Open Mic and the opening of the QUEERSPACE Youth Art Gallery. Youth and adults will share their coming out stories during an afternoon of intergenerational storytelling. You’ll also have the chance to explore artwork created by QUEERSPACE youth participants, centering their lived experiences as Queer and Trans young people.What does coming out mean to you?Maybe it was one conversation, a series of small moments, or a decision to live more openly on your own terms. We invite youth and adults to share a story about finding their voice, showing up as themselves, or finding belonging along the way.Participation is not required! You’re welcome to share your story (or simply listen!!) and explore the gallery amongst the community. Wherever you are in your journey, you belong here.Coffee, nonalcoholic beverages, and snacks will be provided.Event Schedule:1:00PM-1:30PM | Community Connection & Gallery viewing: Settle in with a beverage and light snacks. Explore the Youth Art Gallery, meet new people, and join casual conversations.1:30PM-3:45PM | Open Mic & Storytelling: A facilitated Open Mic where attendees can share the journey of their coming out. Your story could help someone else feel less alone.This is a space for you - come as you are, share your story, and be in community. 💜---Our mission at QUEERSPACE is to ensure that 2SLGBTQIA+ youth have access to affirming spaces, trusted relationships, and community support. Our commitment to Trans and gender-expansive youth remains unwavering: you are valued, you belong, and you deserve care and dignity.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a04cbef0-c320-11f1-bdfc-e5b1e4713ecd-rimg-w740-h740-dc787878-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a062df00-c320-11f1-bdfc-e5b1e4713ecd-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/national-coming-out-day-open-mic/100002002167976314
- **Event Categories**: open-mic, art, storytelling, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: All Ages
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: QUEERSPACE Youth Center
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Minneapolis
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: QUEERSPACE Youth Center
- **lat**: 44.962706
- **long**: -93.2880126
- **full address**: QUEERSPACE Youth Center, 702 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is National Coming Out Day Open Mic being held?
  - **A:** National Coming Out Day Open Mic takes place on Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at QUEERSPACE Youth Center, 702 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing National Coming Out Day Open Mic?
  - **A:** National Coming Out Day Open Mic is organized by QUEERSPACE collective.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** National Coming Out Day Open Mic is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If National Coming Out Day Open Mic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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