UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR MAY 23RD DUE TO VENUE MAINTENANCE. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PASSION AND PATIENCE :) Punq Noire x Third Space collab! Punq Noire is hosting Open Stage Night every third Thursday of the month from 6PM–9PM at 410 Blake Street, New Haven. Welcoming creatives from all disciplines and paths of life, the stage is open for you to tell your stories and express your inner/outer artist. Show up early for a chance to win your entry fee back with cash prize trivia between 6:30 and 7PM! Grand prize is a 1-Day Membership to Third Space Arcade Lounge. Upstairs: Chill out and level up in the arcade, featuring a prized collection of video games, board games, and card games. Free popcorn! Pizza next door!! Downstairs: Rock out and get inspired! Share your poetry, discover new music, and express your ideas on the open stage. Flower-friendly!!! Event is 18+ | $10 Entry or FREE with membership (contact @thirdspacenewhaven) This venue has stairs and no elevator access. The open stage portion is hosted in the basement. About Us Punq Noire is a music festival and transformative arts initiative that redefines cultural experiences in New Haven by spotlighting QTBIPOC in punk art. Here, we define “punk” as a creative whose work is unapologetically radical, provocative, and genre-defiant; someone whose art persists at the forefront of social and creative revolutions! Beyond the festival, our monthly open stage events are opportunities to forge deeper connections within our community, serve as catalysts for engagement, build excitement and awareness around our collective creative wealth. We aim to create a ripple effect that inspires and informs locals about their own creative potential, unlocking doors to a world of possibilities. Third Space is a gaming lounge, creative community space and event space located in Westville, New Haven. Relax and be entertained by their wide variety of card, board, and video games. REPEAT: THERE IS NO OPEN MIC ON MAY 16TH, IT'S BEEN MOVED TO MAY 23RD! This event is sponsored by Connecticut Office of the Arts The event schedule below is subject to minute changes in time, but we do begin at 6PM sharp and end at 9PM sharp. #openmicnight #openmic #thursdaynight #newhavenct #connecticutartists #newhavenartists #poetrynight #arcadegames #gamingnight #ctmusic #ctartscene #qtbipoc #spokenword #openstage #free2spit #poetzrealm #localmusic #localart #diymusic #diyart #diycrafts #westvillect