THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: MILLICENT ANSAH
FEATURES: ROB HYLTON, ANGIIE, AVG, & VALISHA DESIR
PRICE: TICKETS: $15 PERFORMERS, $2O ATTENDEES / https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mocha-mic-with-millie-juneteenth-renaissance-2026-tickets-1989725989998
CONTACT: @mochamicwithmillie
THEME: Open mic and feature community based.
HOST: Elijah Brown
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: $10 at the door
CONTACT: Want to perform? Text 862-306-1758 to get on the list. / Follow us on IG: @elijahbr85@houseofplayokee
THEME: A JUNETEENTH POETRY SHOWCASE
HOST: SEAN BATTLE
FEATURES: BELLA, P.O.M.E., ASHLEY THEE POET, DON KRYPTON, KING MARIAH AYSCUE
PRICE: $12 TICKETS - NEWARKCULTURECLUB.COM OR EVENTBRITE
CONTACT: @evoluculture
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: KEYNOTE
FEATURES: FINTERESTED IN SLAMMING, JUDGING, OR VENDING? FILL OUT OUR INTEREST FORMS IN THE INSTAGRAM BIO: @keynote__
PRICE: $15 in advance / $20 Day of/At door
CONTACT: @keynote__ / @cryoutcave
THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Jeffrey Lucas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5.00 per person - https://studio67medford.com/events/friday-night-open-mic/?occurrence=2026-04-17
CONTACT: FB - Jeffrey Lucas
THEME:OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: RADI / DJ MEGA
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @acp_arts
THEME: 90 SLOT OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: THE IZM.
FEATURES: SteV Obsidian
PRICE: $10 Early Bird till 5/27, 11:59PM / Website
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CONTACT: *Send screenshot, name, and preffered email as proof of purchase to here,
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THEME: Monthly Online Open Mic
HOST: Mz.KIR
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE / Watch Live on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MizzKIR1
CONTACT: FB - Tanisha Jacob
THEME: JUNETEENTH
HOST: Amirah X Kane Charles Curtis III
FEATURES: Michael Jackson Tribute: De Von Williams-Jiles / Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble / Veronica Underwood & Friends / Adia Niccole & Friends / Kameelah Waheed
Daniel Spearman & Sound EVR / Bethlehem the Vocussionist / Ain't Nothing But a Party Band,
David Wagner / Barry DSP Merrill / Tanisha Marie / Craig Bradley / Moe Danja
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: JUNETEENTH@PASHAARTS.ORG / @politicsandpoetry_
THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Joe Markz / DEEJAY - Don Krypton
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / $5 PERFORMER SIGN-UP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-talent-open-mic-w-joe-markz-tickets-1689092554299
CONTACT: SEND MUSIC TO donkryptonofficial@gmail.com
THEME: POETRY/COMEDY SHOW
HOST: @bardsoffbroadway
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE / $3 big slices
CONTACT: @bardsoffbroadway @damianrucci @njpoetryrenaissance
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: POSITIVE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE ADMISSON
CONTACT: @bestthingcreated
THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!
THEME: Energy & Senses
HOST: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THEME: Podcast Show
HOST: Mz.KIR / Co-Hosts: Poessence Spokenword & Kurvealicious
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE / Watch Live on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MizzKIR1
CONTACT: FB - Tanisha Jacob
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett
THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Joe Markz / DEEJAY - Don Krypton
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / $5 PERFORMER SIGN-UP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-talent-open-mic-w-joe-markz-tickets-1689092554299
CONTACT: SEND MUSIC TO donkryptonofficial@gmail.com
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Chris Rockwell!
FEATURES: Sign ups begin at 5p
PRICE: $5 Food/drink minimum.
CONTACT: @mrchrisrockwell
THEME: Youth Poetry Workshop (Ages 13-18) / Open Mic
HOST: NJPAC
FEATURES: Poets from the community (like Newark’s first-ever poet laureate, Mia X), and students from the Rutgers-Newark MFA program in Poetry, will be on hand to offer prompts, suggestions and ideas.
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://www.njpac.org/event/write-to-the-mic-dodge-poetry-teen-workshops/#rsvp
CONTACT: IG - @njpac / FB - NJPAC
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: The Red Wheelbarrow Poetry
FEATURES: Michael Young & Gary Whitehead!
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: redwheelbarrowpoets.org / www.facebook.com/RWBPoets
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: The Red Wheelbarrow Poetry
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: redwheelbarrowpoets.org / www.facebook.com/RWBPoets
THEME: FREE WORKSHOP / LITERARY OPEN MIC / 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE BEFORE WAITLIST
HOST: @artsbythepeople
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / https://www.artsbythepeople.org/the-platform
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / For questions, please email info@artsbythepeople.org
THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Producer @pennies_make_dollars
FEATURES: Music by @breaknrecordsband @ambeats_732 / CALLING ALL - SINGERS, POETS
RAPPERS, MUSICIANS
COMEDIANS
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thereactivationseries @30burgers_official
THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THEME: ONLY 10 SLOTS OPEN MIC AVAILABLE / $50 CASH PRIZE
HOST: Eric Crow Draven
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: ADMISSION $10
CONTACT: FB - Eric Crow Draven
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: The Southard Grange Playhouse
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US AT (848) 373 - 5929
THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: JOSIE LIBERO
FEATURES: SIGN UP LIST: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE (5 MINUTE TIME SLOTS)
PRICE: $10 (NOW) & $15 (AT DOOR)
CONTACT: @cozycurations_
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Joe Markz / DEEJAY - Don Krypton
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / $5 PERFORMER SIGN-UP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-talent-open-mic-w-joe-markz-tickets-1689092554299
CONTACT: SEND MUSIC TO donkryptonofficial@gmail.com
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: J’Read
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: No cover! We just ask that you support the venue!
CONTACT: @jreadtheartist / FB - Jared J Read Fontaine
THEME: OPEN MIC / LIVE JAM SESSION
HOST: THE REACTIVATION SERIES
FEATURES: Singers / Rappers / Poets / Comedians / Musicians
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @breaknrecordsband / Sign ups: Text 908-386-1339
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Deborah C. LaVeglia
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: (908) 272-3141 / deborahlaveglia0@gmail.com
THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THEME: WRITING WORKSHOP
HOST: Karen Lee Ramos
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Karen Lee Ramos / RMAApoetry@yahoo.com
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Elijah The Barber & The Game Queen
FEATURES: Comedians - 😂 Elijah The Barber😂 OC Diesel😂 Grizzley Da Comedian
😂 Ran Da Man / Poets - 🎙 True Lyrics🎙 Vada Maverick🎙 James Ellerbe
PRICE: 🎟 Admission - 🔥 $20 Early Bird (Before July 1st) / 🔥 $25 After July 1st - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roots-riffs-tickets-1991022941214
CONTACT: @syigucomedyclub
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett
THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Joe Markz / DEEJAY - Don Krypton
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / $5 PERFORMER SIGN-UP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-talent-open-mic-w-joe-markz-tickets-1689092554299
CONTACT: SEND MUSIC TO donkryptonofficial@gmail.com
THEME: Youth Poetry Workshop (Ages 13-18) / Open Mic
HOST: NJPAC
FEATURES: Poets from the community (like Newark’s first-ever poet laureate, Mia X), and students from the Rutgers-Newark MFA program in Poetry, will be on hand to offer prompts, suggestions and ideas.
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://www.njpac.org/event/write-to-the-mic-dodge-poetry-teen-workshops/#rsvp
CONTACT: IG - @njpac / FB - NJPAC
THEME: LIMITED OPEN MIC
HOST: CRAIG BRADLEY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $1 ADMISSION
CONTACT: @_craigbradley @theyardsocialclubnewark / Send music in advance to donkryptonofficial@gmail.com *
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ
FEATURES: Performers must sign up in advance for a 10-minute slot (first come, first served).
PRICE: $5 Donation from attendees; coffee, tea, and light snacks will be served.
CONTACT: Visit fccofwestfield.org/events to sign up! / FB - First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Collin Silver
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @njpoetrycircle
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Producer @pennies_make_dollars
FEATURES: Music by @breaknrecordsband @ambeats_732 / CALLING ALL - SINGERS, POETS
RAPPERS, MUSICIANS
COMEDIANS
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thereactivationseries @30burgers_official
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200
THEME: Open mic and feature community based.
HOST: Elijah Brown
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: $10 at the door
CONTACT: Want to perform? Text 862-306-1758 to get on the list. / Follow us on IG: @elijahbr85@houseofplayokee
THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Jeffrey Lucas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5.00 per person - https://studio67medford.com/events/friday-night-open-mic/?occurrence=2026-04-17
CONTACT: FB - Jeffrey Lucas
THEME: WRITING WORKSHOP
HOST: Karen Lee Ramos
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Karen Lee Ramos / RMAApoetry@yahoo.com
THEME: MUSICIANS / POETS / RAPPERS / DANCERS / SINGERS
HOST: Mr. KIRs
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: mzkir74
THEME:OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: RADI / DJ MEGA
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @acp_arts
THEME: A CELEBRATION OF NEWARK POETRY / HONORING DR. HELENA D. LEWIS DSW, LCSW, LCADC, CCS WITH THE BREYA KNIGHT GRIOT AWARD
HOST: EVOLUCULTURE
FEATURES: MARGIE "MIA X" JOHNSON (NEWARK, NJ POET LAUREATE), TESUAN "STARSKI" GLOVER
LEAH "LYRIC" JACKSON / AND IN CELEBRATION OF HIS BIRTH MONTH SEAN BATTLE (EVOLUCULTURE CEO & FOUNDER)
PRICE: General Admission $40 / VIP Table for 8 $320 - GRIOTGALA.EVENTBRITE.COM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2026-amethyst-and-amber-griot-gala-a-celebration-of-newark-poetry-tickets-1989212605451
CONTACT: @evoluculture
THEME: Monthly Online Open Mic
HOST: Mz.KIR
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE / Watch Live on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MizzKIR1
CONTACT: FB - Tanisha Jacob
THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Joe Markz / DEEJAY - Don Krypton
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / $5 PERFORMER SIGN-UP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-talent-open-mic-w-joe-markz-tickets-1689092554299
CONTACT: SEND MUSIC TO donkryptonofficial@gmail.com
THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THEME: WRITING WORKSHOP
HOST: Karen Lee Ramos
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Karen Lee Ramos / RMAApoetry@yahoo.com
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett
THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Joe Markz / DEEJAY - Don Krypton
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / $5 PERFORMER SIGN-UP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-talent-open-mic-w-joe-markz-tickets-1689092554299
CONTACT: SEND MUSIC TO donkryptonofficial@gmail.com
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Chris Rockwell!
FEATURES: Sign ups begin at 5p
PRICE: $5 Food/drink minimum.
CONTACT: @mrchrisrockwell
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: POSITIVE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE ADMISSON
CONTACT: @bestthingcreated
THEME: Ocean & Sunsets
HOST: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THEME: ONLY 10 SLOTS OPEN MIC AVAILABLE / $50 CASH PRIZE
HOST: Eric Crow Draven
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: ADMISSION $10
CONTACT: FB - Eric Crow Draven
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: The Southard Grange Playhouse
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US AT (848) 373 - 5929
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: JOSIE LIBERO
FEATURES: SIGN UP LIST: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE (5 MINUTE TIME SLOTS)
PRICE: $10 (NOW) & $15 (AT DOOR)
CONTACT: @cozycurations_
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: J’Read
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: No cover! We just ask that you support the venue!
CONTACT: @jreadtheartist / FB - Jared J Read Fontaine
THEME: Youth Poetry Workshop (Ages 13-18) / Open Mic
HOST: NJPAC
FEATURES: Poets from the community (like Newark’s first-ever poet laureate, Mia X), and students from the Rutgers-Newark MFA program in Poetry, will be on hand to offer prompts, suggestions and ideas.
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://www.njpac.org/event/write-to-the-mic-dodge-poetry-teen-workshops/#rsvp
CONTACT: IG - @njpac / FB - NJPAC
THEME: FREE WORKSHOP / LITERARY OPEN MIC / 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE BEFORE WAITLIST
HOST: @artsbythepeople
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / https://www.artsbythepeople.org/the-platform
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / For questions, please email info@artsbythepeople.org
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: The Red Wheelbarrow Poetry
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: redwheelbarrowpoets.org / www.facebook.com/RWBPoets
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Producer @pennies_make_dollars
FEATURES: Music by @breaknrecordsband @ambeats_732 / CALLING ALL - SINGERS, POETS
RAPPERS, MUSICIANS
COMEDIANS
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thereactivationseries @30burgers_official
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett
THEME: OPEN MIC / LIVE JAM SESSION
HOST: THE REACTIVATION SERIES
FEATURES: Singers / Rappers / Poets / Comedians / Musicians
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @breaknrecordsband / Sign ups: Text 908-386-1339
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Deborah C. LaVeglia
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: (908) 272-3141 / deborahlaveglia0@gmail.com
THEME: WRITING WORKSHOP
HOST: Karen Lee Ramos
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Karen Lee Ramos / RMAApoetry@yahoo.com
THEME:OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: RADI / DJ MEGA
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @acp_arts
THEME: Monthly Online Open Mic
HOST: Mz.KIR
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE / Watch Live on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MizzKIR1
CONTACT: FB - Tanisha Jacob
THEME: Youth Poetry Workshop (Ages 13-18) / Open Mic
HOST: NJPAC
FEATURES: Poets from the community (like Newark’s first-ever poet laureate, Mia X), and students from the Rutgers-Newark MFA program in Poetry, will be on hand to offer prompts, suggestions and ideas.
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://www.njpac.org/event/write-to-the-mic-dodge-poetry-teen-workshops/#rsvp
CONTACT: IG - @njpac / FB - NJPAC
THEME: LIMITED OPEN MIC
HOST: CRAIG BRADLEY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $1 ADMISSION
CONTACT: @_craigbradley @theyardsocialclubnewark / Send music in advance to donkryptonofficial@gmail.com *
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ
FEATURES: Performers must sign up in advance for a 10-minute slot (first come, first served).
PRICE: $5 Donation from attendees; coffee, tea, and light snacks will be served.
CONTACT: Visit fccofwestfield.org/events to sign up! / FB - First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Collin Silver
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @njpoetrycircle
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Jeffrey Lucas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5.00 per person - https://studio67medford.com/events/friday-night-open-mic/?occurrence=2026-04-17
CONTACT: FB - Jeffrey Lucas
THEME: WRITING WORKSHOP
HOST: Karen Lee Ramos
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Karen Lee Ramos / RMAApoetry@yahoo.com
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: POSITIVE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE ADMISSON
CONTACT: @bestthingcreated
THEME: Memories & Harvest
HOST: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: J’Read
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: No cover! We just ask that you support the venue!
CONTACT: @jreadtheartist / FB - Jared J Read Fontaine
THEME: FREE WORKSHOP / LITERARY OPEN MIC / 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE BEFORE WAITLIST
HOST: @artsbythepeople
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / https://www.artsbythepeople.org/the-platform
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / For questions, please email info@artsbythepeople.org
THEME: ONLY 10 SLOTS OPEN MIC AVAILABLE / $50 CASH PRIZE
HOST: Eric Crow Draven
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: ADMISSION $10
CONTACT: FB - Eric Crow Draven
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: The Southard Grange Playhouse
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US AT (848) 373 - 5929
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: JOSIE LIBERO
FEATURES: SIGN UP LIST: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE (5 MINUTE TIME SLOTS)
PRICE: $10 (NOW) & $15 (AT DOOR)
CONTACT: @cozycurations_
THEME: OPEN MIC / LIVE JAM SESSION
HOST: THE REACTIVATION SERIES
FEATURES: Singers / Rappers / Poets / Comedians / Musicians
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @breaknrecordsband / Sign ups: Text 908-386-1339
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Deborah C. LaVeglia
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: (908) 272-3141 / deborahlaveglia0@gmail.com
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Karen Lee Ramos
FEATURES: Edytta Wojnar, Zorida Mohammed & Linda Hillringhouse
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Karen Lee Ramos / RMAApoetry@yahoo.com
THEME: LIMITED OPEN MIC
HOST: CRAIG BRADLEY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $1 ADMISSION
CONTACT: @_craigbradley @theyardsocialclubnewark / Send music in advance to donkryptonofficial@gmail.com *
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Collin Silver
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @njpoetrycircle
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200
THEME: Changing Seasons
HOST: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
THEME: Energy & Senses
HOST: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: POSITIVE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE ADMISSON
CONTACT: @bestthingcreated
THEME: Youth Artist Day
HOST: NJPAC
FEATURES: U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze; Pulitzer Prize winner Tyehimba Jess; best-selling young-adult novelist and poet Elizabeth Acevedo (The Poet X); poet and youngest-ever Nuyorican Poets Café Grand Slam Champion, Aja Monet; Palestinian American poet and songwriter Naomi Shihab Nye; and many more.
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://www.njpac.org/education-program/young-artist-day-at-the-dodge-poetry-festival/
CONTACT: IG - @njpac / FB - NJPAC
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Karen Lee Ramos
FEATURES: Poet George Lightcap directs a presentation of The Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Karen Lee Ramos / RMAApoetry@yahoo.com
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: JOSIE LIBERO
FEATURES: SIGN UP LIST: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE (5 MINUTE TIME SLOTS)
PRICE: $10 (NOW) & $15 (AT DOOR)
CONTACT: @cozycurations_
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter
THEME: Transformation Shadows
HOST: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
THEME: Blessings & Reflection
HOST: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter
THEME: Winter Solstice Memories
HOST: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Producer @pennies_make_dollars
FEATURES: Music by @breaknrecordsband @ambeats_732 / CALLING ALL - SINGERS, POETS
RAPPERS, MUSICIANS
COMEDIANS
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thereactivationseries @30burgers_official
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Collin Silver
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @njpoetrycircle
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ
FEATURES: Performers must sign up in advance for a 10-minute slot (first come, first served).
PRICE: $5 Donation from attendees; coffee, tea, and light snacks will be served.
CONTACT: Visit fccofwestfield.org/events to sign up! / FB - First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ
THEME: Breaking New Ground
HOST: Brass Rabbit
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - http://artscouncilofprinceton.org/story-and-verse/
CONTACT: (609) 924-8777 / fclark@artscouncilofprinceton.org / @artscouncilofprinceton
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200
THEME: Music, food, fun, and community!
HOST: BELMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY
FEATURES: Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble & NJ Spoken Word Artist James C. Ellerbe
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://tinyurl.com/belmar-juneteenth
CONTACT: @belmarnj_publiclibrary / belmarlibrary.org
THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!
THEME: LIMITED OPEN MIC
HOST: CRAIG BRADLEY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $1 ADMISSION
CONTACT: @_craigbradley @theyardsocialclubnewark / Send music in advance to donkryptonofficial@gmail.com *
THEME: Youth Poetry Workshop (Ages 13-18) / Open Mic
HOST: NJPAC
FEATURES: Poets from the community (like Newark’s first-ever poet laureate, Mia X), and students from the Rutgers-Newark MFA program in Poetry, will be on hand to offer prompts, suggestions and ideas.
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://www.njpac.org/event/write-to-the-mic-dodge-poetry-teen-workshops/#rsvp
CONTACT: IG - @njpac / FB - NJPAC
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Joe Markz / DEEJAY - Don Krypton
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / $5 PERFORMER SIGN-UP - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-talent-open-mic-w-joe-markz-tickets-1689092554299
CONTACT: SEND MUSIC TO donkryptonofficial@gmail.com
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: Echo Thread Books
FEATURES: SJ
PRICE: FREE - http://www.echothreadprojects.com/poets-storytellers-open
CONTACT: @echothreadbooks / EchoThreadPresents@gmail.com
