Community Events | Malelani Cafe - Music, Art & More in Mt. Airy

Our collaboration with employees and patrons has been instrumental in growing Malelani from a simple restaurant into a cultural touchstone. At nighttime, the café doors open up, and we support community-building programs. Malelani provides a safe, stable place for people to just be themselves. We nourish people's souls through the visual arts, music, dance, political activism, poetry, comedy, small business, social events, and personal development.

Musical Mondays! Open Mic w/ Benny P.

This month featuring Abandin Space! A delightful new rock group coming right from the Cafe! Featuring one of the owners Mr. George Drakopoulos himself, this group plays with catchy riffs and dynamic changes to form a sound and an experience you don't wanna miss! Open Mic is the 1st Monday of every month from 7 - 9 PM! Musical Monday Open Mic hosted by Benny P! Please inquire if you are interested in booking a featured spot!

Musical Mondays! Jazz Night w/ Bill Schenk

The 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 6 - 9 PM! A rotating ensemble of jazz musicians and singers led by saxophone extraordinaire William Schenk. Come to listen or possibly join if you are a musician or singer!

Thursday Open Mic w/ Rusty & Jan

Our regular Thursday open mic! Every Thursday from 6:30 - 9:30 PM. Walk-Ins Welcome! OR to sign up in advance join the Facebook group "Malelani Open Mikers"

Say It Wit' Ya Chest Poetry Open Mic

The 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7 - 9 PM! Say It Wit Ya Chest Poetry Open Mic!

Sweet Stanzas Poetry Open Mic

Late night Poetry Open Mic! The 2nd Saturday of every month from 9 to 11 PM! If you've been to Sweet Stanzas before, you already know-it's more than an open mic. It's a vibe, a safe space, a stage for storytellers, poets, musicians, and dreamers. Hosted by Reagan Watkins aka Sugar Poems. $10 entry / BYOB / Kitchen Open Late

Jan

Fri

Art Miron

5:30 pm

Art Miron, on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, and wonderful electric guitarist and vocal harmonizer Millard Brown will be presenting finely crafted songs from the 'Americana Tradition'...carefully chosen tunes from country, folk, singer-songwriter and pop roots.

Jan

Sat

Tony DeSantis

5:30 pm

Free Live Music!

Jan

Sun

Paul Woznicki

1:00 pm

Easy Sunday listening music brought to you by the magnificent Woz!

Jan

Sat

dr. cyfi

5:30 pm

dr. cyfi, also known as Cy, is a self-taught musician and songwriter, as well as producer. They tend to write music in the indie pop/folk/rock genres. Music and acting are their biggest passions and they can't wait to perform at Malelani Cafe for everyone!

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