El Paso’s Barbed Wire Open Mic Is Teaming Up With The Iconic Back Alley Dinner Theater

In El Paso, stories are alive. They move through the air like music, weaving themselves into conversations, into laughter, into nights filled with possibility. And at the heart of this tradition of spoken word is The Barbed Wire Open Mic, now offering two different nights for storytellers to step forward, share their craft, and be part of something bigger.

StoryCraft at Crown of Crows (1st & 3rd Wednesdays)

On the first and third Wednesdays of every month, Crown of Crows transforms into a kingdom where stories rule. The tavern-style pub, with its dark wood and immersive atmosphere, feels like stepping into another world, one built for tales both ancient and brand new.

Here, StoryCraft takes the stage. Readers enter by writing their names on torn slips of paper and casting them into the StoryCraft chalice. When a name is pulled, that writer is summoned to the mic for 15 minutes to share their story. But the journey doesn’t end there, afterward, the audience has 15 minutes to respond, offering feedback, critique, and applause.

Hosted by Grizz from Iris & Grizz in the Morning, StoryCraft is a night of brave souls and bold words, where storytelling is both honored and sharpened.

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CALL TIME at Back Alley Hideout Steakhouse & Dinner Theater (3rd Thursday)

On the 3rd Thursday of every month, you can join BWOMS for their newest event, CALL TIME. Monteleone's Back Alley Hideout Steakhouse & Dinner Theater has opened their stage for an event that includes workshops held by local theater professionals as well as a space for rehearsal and performance practice.

It’s a night designed for growth. Whether you’re trying something brand new, refining your craft, or simply soaking up inspiration from the voices around you, CALL TIME offers a supportive, collaborative space.

And a fun plus? Monteleone's is reopening the Wrap & Roll Burger joint and creating an exclusive CALL TIME Menu including burgers, dogs, desserts, and drinks!

READ MORE: EL PASO DINNER THEATER IS A CREATIVE COMMUNITY HUB

Two Paths, One Community

From the chalice at Crown of Crows to the stage at Monteleones, The Barbed Wire Open Mic invites you to find your place in El Paso’s thriving community of writers, musicians, performers, and creatives. Whatever your genre, whatever your voice, there is a stage waiting for you.

For the full schedule, visit BWOMS.COM or follow us on social media to subscribe to the Barbed Wire calendar. Your story belongs here.