# Event Details - **Event Name**: SAY ANYTHING, A BLOOMSDAY OPEN MIC CELEBRATION! - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: An Evening of Cocktails, Networking & Free Expression! Share a story, sing a song, dance or speak out!About this EventJoin the Irish American Bar Association of New York and the Federal Bar Association, Southern District of New York Chapter, for an evening of cocktails, networking, and celebration as we commemorate Bloomsday, the annual observance honoring James Joyce and his landmark novel, Ulysses.Celebrated around the world each June, Bloomsday pays tribute to literature, storytelling, wit, imagination, and the free exchange of ideas. Inspired by that spirit, we invite members, colleagues, judges, law students, and friends to gather for an evening of conversation, camaraderie, and creative expression.A featured highlight of the evening will be "Say Anything," our Bloomsday Open Mic. Four participants will be selected to deliver brief five-minute presentations. Read a favorite passage, tell a story, recite a poem, perform a song, share an observation, or offer something entirely unexpected. The format is simple: five minutes to entertain, inspire, provoke thought, or simply make us smile.Interested in participating? Submit your proposed open mic presentation to contact@iabany.org by June 19, 2026 at 5pm! Selected participants will be notified in advance of the event.Whether you come to perform, network, reconnect with colleagues, or simply enjoy a summer evening with friends and colleagues, we hope you'll join us in celebrating community, friendship, literature, and the enduring power of expression.Come for the cocktails. Stay for the conversation. Say anything.Not yet an IABANY or FBASDNY member? Join today and enjoy discounted event pricing, valuable networking opportunities, and access to our year-round programs and events.Click here to join today! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c30320a0-6b6f-11f1-84dc-45f3f336a641-rimg-w525-h740-dcf3f2f0-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/say-anything-a-bloomsday-open-mic-celebration/100001991391156556 - **Event Categories**: open-mic, art, literary-art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Slattery's Midtown Pub - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Slattery's Midtown Pub - **lat**: 40.7492011 - **long**: -73.9830382 - **full address**: Slattery's Midtown Pub, 8 East 36th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SAY ANYTHING, A BLOOMSDAY OPEN MIC CELEBRATION! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4f69bfbf9f76533c6f11859944a659bc8a2d394820626d4f77b1d514f74351b1-rimg-w1024-h1536-dcf3ebdd-gmir.jpg?v=1781207495 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SAY ANYTHING, A BLOOMSDAY OPEN MIC CELEBRATION! being held? - **A:** SAY ANYTHING, A BLOOMSDAY OPEN MIC CELEBRATION! takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Slattery's Midtown Pub, 8 East 36th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SAY ANYTHING, A BLOOMSDAY OPEN MIC CELEBRATION!? - **A:** SAY ANYTHING, A BLOOMSDAY OPEN MIC CELEBRATION! is organized by The Irish American Bar Association of New York. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SAY ANYTHING, A BLOOMSDAY OPEN MIC CELEBRATION! 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 New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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