Crossroads Open Mic Night

This is the perfect date for couples with musical talent, or even for those who just appreciate listening to music.  The 1^st Thursday of every month, Crossroads Mall has an open mic night.  The show is from 6-9pm and sign ups begin at 5:30.  You are allowed to perform 2 songs or 8 minutes of music (whichever is shorter).  They have a great sound system and a technician who will gladly help you get set up and balance the sound. 

Head over early and grab some dinner at one of the many restaurants in the food court. (I know it sounds weird to suggest eating in a food court, but Crossroads is known for their amazing food court with dishes from many places around the world.)

So, enjoy some international cuisine and sit back and enjoy the musical performances from people in the community.  If you can’t find a sitter for the kids, bring them along.  Often you’ll see little kids at the base of the stage dancing.  It’s pretty adorable.

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Performing together puts couples in a situation where they are vulnerable.  According to Brene Brown, vulnerability is at the center of having meaningful experiences and relationships.  It will be an exhilarating and rewarding experience to go out there and perform in front of an audience.  In a marriage, individuals should feel safe and trust that they can be open and vulnerable without fear of their partner choosing not to love them back.  Have the courage to get on that stage and be seen without fear of criticism or unacceptance.

In addition to the open mic night, there are live performances on most nights of the week.  This includes local schools, folk dancers, jazz bands, pianists, children’s story tellers, and even a harmonica player.

Check out the schedule for upcoming performances at the link below:

http://www.crossroadsbellevue.com/EventsCalendar/MonthView