Drop The Mic Night Benefitting Make-A-Wish Connecticut

10 aspiring speakers will take the stage to share their stories of hope, and every dollar raised goes directly to Make-A-Wish Connecticut. Drop The Mic Night is back this October with a brand new theme, HOPE, and all proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Connecticut. October 22, 2026 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM CoCreate Stamford 47 John Street Stamford, CT 06902 ​ Ten aspiring speakers will take the stage and share their take on this October's theme: HOPE. Five minutes each. Raw, real and unforgettable. These are people from your community, maybe your neighbor, your colleague, your friend, who have worked hard to craft and deliver a talk that will move you. Come ready to laugh, feel something and leave inspired. ​ And here's the thing about Drop The Mic Night — you're not just an audience member. You're a cheerleader. Literally. We hand out pom poms at the door because that energy in the room? That's what carries our speakers through. The more people we pack into that room, the louder the cheers, and the more powerful the experience becomes for everyone on that stage. ​ Your ticket also includes food, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and the kind of genuine, warm community-building that keeps people coming back event after event. This isn't a stuffy fundraiser. It's a party with a purpose. ​ And that purpose is real. Every dollar raised goes directly to Make-A-Wish Connecticut to help them create life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. By showing up, you're doing two things at once: giving an aspiring speaker the moment they've been working toward, and helping Make-A-Wish Connecticut deliver hope, strength, and inspiration at a time when a child and their family need it most. ​ That's a pretty great reason to buy two (or more) tickets and bring someone with you.