CHAMPIONS
The artoberVA Pay-What-You-Will Event Series allows audiences to name their price of admission at select venues across the region throughout October. CHAMPIONS open mic is the 4th Thursday of every month, hosted by Sarah Ahmed, Esther Bilderback, Grayson Bullock, Nadine Donnachie, and Taylor O’Sullivan. And oh, this night is full of surprises.
CHAMPIONS will be crowned at the end of every night. What for? You may ask. YOU WILL SEE.
For those just wanting to watch, this is a Pay-What-You-Will show!
This is a welcoming, INCLUSIVE and badass space – come one, come all!
Where: Coalition Theater, 8 W Broad St. Richmond VA 23220
When: 10/22/26 at 7:30pm Pre-sign up using the form linked from our Eventbrite page. 🙂
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO PERFORM: CHAMPIONS OPEN MIC IS NOW A LOTTERY SIGN UP PROCESS! 12 pre-sign ups are available through THE FORM. You will know if you are selected for pre sign ups ONE WEEK BEFORE THE SHOW. If you ARE selected for PRE-SIGN UPS, you must reply to our email within 24 hours that you are available, or else the spot will be given to someone else. If you do not receive an email, it means you were not selected for pre-sign ups. If you do not make it this time, we highly encourage you to re-submit for future months.
Email standup@rvacomedy.com if you have any questions but to pre-sign up and enter the lottery COMPLETE THE FORM.
Admission & Contact Details
For artoberVA, this is a special Pay-What-You-Will edition of CHAMPIONS!
Age: 21+ Attendance Type: In-Person
Capacity: 70
Intermission: No
More Information
Dates & Times
Thu, October 22, 2026
* Check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm times and durations.
Location
8 W Broad St
Richmond , VA 23220
Parking
Street parking is available, typically within a 3 block radius. There are also several paid lots in the area:
PARKWAY 1st & Grace Lot (90 E. Grace St)
Richmond City Public Parking:
2nd & Grace St.
Adams & Grace St.
