Sentence 1: Barry was an amateur singer. 
 Sentence 3: Barry decided to participate at such an event at a local bar nearby 
 Sentence 4:  Barry decided to sing a song by Michael Jackson for the event 
 Sentence 5:  Barry was shocked by the positive response he received by the audience 
 Option 1: Barry's friend recommended that he not participate in a open mic night. 
 Option 2: Barry's friend recommended that he participate in a open mic night.