Every Tuesday, House of Rock holds its Open Mic Night from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at 511 Starr St. The event is open not just to singers, but also comedians, magicians, dancers, jugglers, poets and more.
On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.