Wandering Aesthetics’ Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret AWARD-WINNING “Anything Goes” Open Mic–style Cabaret Saturday, February 17th @ 8 PM Jilly’s Music Room 111 N Main St, Akron, OH 44308 $5 cover charge or pay-what-you-can at the door* We invite patrons and performers across the spectrum of artistic genres to: Come - participate in Akron's very own #EPCooker community. Sit - in the comfortable atmosphere provided by Jilly's Music Room <https://www.facebook.com/JillysMusicRoom/>. Stay - and enjoy the artists that are reshaping Akron and Northeast Ohio. *Audience members can pay their covers ahead of time and artists can pre-register for a performance slot online at epcooker.com <http://epcooker.com/> or via phone at 330.612.3090. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO: Continued fundraising for the second half match of The Electric Pressure Cooker… presents Bigger than a Breadbox, (premiering March 31st at the Akron Civic Theatre), as well as maintaining this vibrant community event by compensating #EPCooker artists and team members. ABOUT THE EVENT: The Zenith AWARD-WINNING Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is heading to a brand new location, so get ready for a howling happening! This month's dynamic showcase featuring artistic talent and "ANYTHING GOES" fun will "happen" at Jilly's Music Room <https://www.facebook.com/JillysMusicRoom/> in the Northside District <https://www.facebook.com/northsidedistrictakron/>. Featuring the theatrical talent of Katie Beck <https://www.facebook.com/katie.beck2> and Nim Tamang <https://www.facebook.com/nimbhai>, Jilly's Music Room <https://www.facebook.com/JillysMusicRoom/>'s fine selection of food and spirits, and a performance unlike any other, this Electric Pressure Cooker is sure to have the #EPCooker Community going mutts!!! *** Through humble beginnings in the basement of a Highland Square flower shop, the #EPCooker is an artist driven event that sees over 80+ audience members, 20+ performances and 5 non-stop hours of art. Doors open and registration for performers begins at 7:30 pm with performances beginning sometime between 8:00 - 8:30 pm. Anyone may sign up for a 12-minute slot. Performers may pre-register at epcooker.com. <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fepcooker.com%2F&h=ATOCzND7E8IbftP12XW3zeumpCqS9YgO3WnqjoSkqxx-Tj_2CT4tMOvHP0WMadRytND7203fkaugtbEf5czdwx7GS-jo6LVft1ddd0u3RXssvYU7V9_wOlhnl0Pgi44QwVJxpgsZ4L6exU_y4qdEe_daVDIx9hNkoM69QExpwKyvOcCv0E1dMF4o2GjkA2LioOrS> An emcee, house drum kit, keyboard, stage, lighting and sound system (with operators) are provided. The environment is like no other open mic in the region. This month's emcees: Gum-Dip Theatre <https://www.facebook.com/gumdiptheatre/>'s Katie Beck <https://www.facebook.com/katie.beck2> & Nim Tamang <https://www.facebook.com/nimbhai> ALL varieties of acts are encouraged to perform. Previous acts have included: monologues, acoustic musicians, comedians, feats of strength, play readings, debates, experimental art, dancers, scenes from plays, improvisation, devised work, full rock bands, storytelling and performance artists. But the sky is the limit; no art is too taboo for the #EPCooker! ALL levels – from beginner to the most experienced – are encouraged to perform. Those under 18 are permitted to attend (and perform!) with adult supervision. The #EPCooker is not just an open mic. It is an open and welcoming community of artists and advocates. It is also a great networking event, a great place to improve stage presence and a great place to develop as an artist. From comedians to performance artists and even full bands, many wonderful performers have premiered at the #EPCooker. *** Jilly's Music Room <https://www.facebook.com/JillysMusicRoom/> has a wide selection of beer, wine, and fine spirits, as well as a menu containing items that are 100% gluten-free, locally-sourced, and made fresh to order every time. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.