The Dublin Community Center will host its monthly coffee house and open mic on Saturday, July 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1123 Main St., Dublin.
The evening includes coffee, sweet and savory snacks and a featured performance lasting 45 to 60 minutes, with open mic slots available before and after. Attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages and food.
This month’s featured performers are Pati and Ken Cloutier, known regionally and nationally for their original music under the name Ivychum. Pati, a vocalist and percussionist, is the owner and artistic director of Peterborough Dance Theatre and has fronted acts including The Nines Band and the Summertime Dance Party Band. Ken, a retired ConVal High School science teacher, plays guitar and multiple instruments. Their music has been featured on NPR’s “Car Talk” and TNN’s “Crook & Chase,” and they have opened for Jonathan Edwards, Robin Trower and Marc Cohn.
They will be joined by Richard Doherty, also known as Chard, Rico, Dr. Slidewinder or Slidey. A lifelong musician, Doherty has played rock, pop, folk, country, blues, jazz and electronic music for 50 years. He released his first official album, “As the Ivy Grows,” in 2021 and is a founding member of the Kingsnakes and a recent addition to the Folksoul Band.
To reserve an open mic spot, send email to info@dublincommunitycenter.org or sign up at the event. A suggested donation of $5 or more will be accepted at the door, and a hat will be passed for the featured performers.