# Event Details - **Event Name**: Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Essence Natay - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 01 Dec, 2026 at 06:45 pm – Tue, 01 Dec, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Creatives' Philly's open mic is back at Venice Island! Our December event in the theatre features jersey's own Essence Natay!About this EventIt's cold outside, but come feel the heat at Creatives' at Venice Island Performing Arts Center! DJ Ant G and the Creatives' House Band will be there to keep the open mic vibes going. Mike Weatherbe will be your host to keep the evening moving forward. We'll also have an amaazing singer/songwriter, Essence Natay, ending the night as our closing feature. Doors Open at 6:45 PM.Creatives' Pier is an intentionally designed, cross-genre, open-mic, showcase styled, performance and networking event.Come to hear from and connect with artists from across the city who are already making a profound impact on the culture. Come early to drop you name in the buckets for a chance to get on the list to perform and make your mark on the audience.Hear & see different artistic expressions that help make our city one of the most eclectic and unique places on earth. The event will feature more than a dozen unique artists in 90 minutes on the open mic side before the final closing feature, Essence Natay will perform right around 9:00 PM. There will be light refreshments available through our vendors.Come enjoy the atmosphere, in-house vendors, and love from our team. We hope to see you there. Ticket prices increase as we get closer to the event, so grab yours ASAP to save. Support tickets are always available as well.Open Mic Sign Up:Doors will open at 6:45 PM. The sign up buckets will be made available at entry until 7:15 PM. We'll draw half the names from the buckets our first performance will kick off on stage at 7:20 PM. Midway through the event we'll pull the second half of names that'll perform on the event. Please note the buckets will likely fill-up quickly so be sure to get there early if you'd like the chance to perform! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/6cbd7160-f9ef-11f0-8530-913913406605-rimg-w592-h740-dc030303-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6d373540-f9ef-11f0-8530-913913406605-rimg-w1110-h740-dc040306-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6d659840-f9ef-11f0-a762-a5a54ee079f5-rimg-w1110-h740-dc030207-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6d9cd4e0-f9ef-11f0-a762-a5a54ee079f5-rimg-w1110-h740-dc020104-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6dcc2240-f9ef-11f0-9d40-f32f9ceafad0-rimg-w1110-h740-dc090708-gmir.jpg AgendaDoors Open & NetworkingDraw the NamesOpen Mic PerformancesIntermission & NetworkingDraw the NamesOpen Mic PerformancesClosing Artist FeatureWrap Up & Networking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/creatives-pier-|-open-mic-ft-essence-natay/100001981360447435 - **Event Categories**: open-mic, art, music, entertainment, performances, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center - **lat**: 40.023475 - **long**: -75.2222148 - **full address**: Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Essence Natay - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/dc3dbce180b72a059aa7c1ffeb801a73c233b7f0865d4b25f2bb8b0fe961320f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1769346725 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Essence Natay being held? - **A:** Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Essence Natay takes place on Tue, 01 Dec, 2026 at 06:45 pm to Tue, 01 Dec, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Essence Natay? - **A:** Ticket prices for Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Essence Natay range from USD 13 to USD 25 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly BirdsUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableDoor TicketsUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableSupport EssenceUSD 25Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Essence Natay? - **A:** Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Essence Natay is organized by Scott Smith. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Essence Natay 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 Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. 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