Wandering Aesthetics & The Akron Center For Art, Music & Performance present… The Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret An Open Mic for Performing Artists "[The #EPCooker provides] a venue for me and many others in the Akron area to put it out there and hone our performing arts abilities." – Michael Carrino, Houde School of Acting Every great story begins in a basement… Through humble beginnings in the basement of the Every Blooming Thing flower shop in Highland Square, the Electric Pressure Cooker is an artist driven event that sees over 50+ audience members, 15+ performers, and 4 non-stop hours of art. Anyone can sign up for a performance slot, as the event features musicians, theatre artists, improvisers, comedians, dancers, and much more. May the Fourth be with you! Join Wandering Aesthetics and Emcee Madison Jeannette as we awaken the arts throughout the latest and greatest Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret. Witness firsthand the artists– of all ages and genres– that help make Akron the #CreativeSummit. The #EPCooker is a regularly occurring open mic that takes place on the FIRST SATURDAY of every month at The Center. *** Date: Saturday, May 4th (Doors @ 8 PM • Performance @ 9 PM) Location: The Center (118 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44303) Featured Emcee: Musician Madison Jeannette Tickets: Pay-What-You-Can Donation at the door ($5.00 Suggested Donation) *** Artists can pre-register for a performance slot online at epcooker.com <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fepcooker.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0d62zrKhGgHQxT7fazIUvhwC-pv3kMIutpZ9ac0RBbQpHBZ4wVrLIxvos&h=AT1eFX2vTmsiF6EvoFqRA2LmoRV3DyOPLj3tP6McGxN9Bj26Z2OiiRXB-N5w3H8Wtc3bYll9xql0fmp7FM4PWlRetQHHepTFvf-hpTkxtMYFoH63AKPnbCIBrshokBYZtAy3aMKW4AKlnL2IIzLwXak>, by messaging Wandering Aesthetics or via phone by calling/texting 330.612.3090. There will be water, soda, coffee, tea, wine, and beer available. Outside food and beverages are also permitted. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO: Continued fundraising for Wandering Aesthetics' #KnightCities <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/knightcities> project, Bigger than a Breadbox, (Returning in September), as well as maintaining this vibrant community event.