YOUTUBE - RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY: April is National Poetry Month
Apr
24
3:00 PM15:00

YOUTUBE - RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY: April is National Poetry Month

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY
FEATURES: Join RBPL staff as we recite poems from all different genres that were written to provoke, motivate, and inspire.
PRICE: FREE - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL457LRIqMcmbrw9E6wN7AKTYyja1jjMgh
CONTACT: FB - RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY / (732) 842-0690 / redbanklibrary@gmail.com redbanklibrary.org

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NEWARK - Source of Knowledge Book Store: When the Pages Speak
Apr
25
6:00 PM18:00

NEWARK - Source of Knowledge Book Store: When the Pages Speak

  • Source of Knowledge Book Store (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Source of Knowledge
FEATURES: Tiriq Rashad
PRICE: Entry requires advance purchase of one (1) book. - https://distinct-devourer-c42.notion.site/When-the-Pages-Speak-2e1ece7c1f038009b259f99bfd72fc15
CONTACT: IG - @sourceofknowledge / FB - Source of Knowledge

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WILLINGBORO - Can you name the Poet?
Apr
30
3:00 PM15:00

WILLINGBORO - Can you name the Poet?

THEME: Enjoy some trivia but look out for some hints posted around the library in honor of
National Poetry Month.
HOST: Willingboro Public Library Teen Reads
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: IG - @teenswpl / Twitch: @wplteenreads / FB - Willingboro Public Library Teen Reads / www.willingboro.org / 609-877-6668

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BELMAR - POETRY JAM NIGHT
Apr
30
6:00 PM18:00

BELMAR - POETRY JAM NIGHT

  • Borough of Belmar Taylor Pavilion (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THEME: A Celebration of Language and Spoken Word Poetry
HOST: Belmar Public Library
FEATURES: JAMES ELLERBE
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://tinyurl.com/Poetry-Power-Hour-Jam / REGISTER TO PERFORM - https://tinyurl.com/Poetry-Power-Hour-Perform / https://belmarlibrary.org/event/poetry-jam-night/
CONTACT: IG - @belmarnj_publiclibrary / FB - Belmar Public Library / library@belmar.com / (732) 681-0775

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ZOOM - ARTS BY THE PEOPLE: The Writing LAB
Apr
30
7:00 PM19:00

ZOOM - ARTS BY THE PEOPLE: The Writing LAB

THEME: An Open Studio for Literary & Ekphrastic Arts
HOST: Michelle Ortega
FEATURES: This is an intermediate workshop, limited to 12 participants. Please include "Creative Writing Il" on the subject line, submit 2 pieces of current writing to info@artsbythepeople.org.
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / @michellebelleslp / info@artsbythepeople.org

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CHERRY HILL - Authors & Artists Expo 2026
May
3
2:00 PM14:00

CHERRY HILL - Authors & Artists Expo 2026

THEME: Authors & Artists / Family Friendly
HOST: South Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Cherry Hill African American Civic Association, and the Cherry Hill Township
FEATURES: JAMES C. ELLERBE and other authors
PRICE: FREE - https://sjacdst.org/events/authors-artists-expo-2/?occurrence=2026-05-03/ 
CONTACT: IG - @dst_sjac / Email - info@sjacdst.org

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MAPLEWOOD- The Community Coalition on Race Poetry Art Circles 2026: Tapestries: Stories In All Hues (Copy)
May
7
5:00 PM17:00
ZOOM - ARTS BY THE PEOPLE: The Writing LAB
May
7
7:00 PM19:00

ZOOM - ARTS BY THE PEOPLE: The Writing LAB

THEME: An Open Studio for Literary & Ekphrastic Arts
HOST: Michelle Ortega
FEATURES: This is an intermediate workshop, limited to 12 participants. Please include "Creative Writing Il" on the subject line, submit 2 pieces of current writing to info@artsbythepeople.org.
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / @michellebelleslp / info@artsbythepeople.org

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May
16
7:00 PM19:00

NEWARK - Evolution Dopen Mic

  • 77 Academy Street Newark, NJ, 07102 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Sean Battle
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: ***$10 EARLY BIRD TILL 03/31 AT 11:59PM*** / https://evoluculture.com/collections/event-ticketshttps://evoluculture.eventbrite.com / https://posh.vip/e/evolution-dopen-mic-on-national-poetry-month-featuring-jhintro / https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/evoluculture / https://cash.app/$poetseanbattle / Apple Pay* 856-397-0249 / Zelle* 856-397-0249 / Send screenshot, name, and preffered email as proof of purchase to here, 856-396-0249 or EvoluCulture@gmail.com
CONTACT: @evoluculture / EvoluCulture@gmail.com

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WESTFIELD - Third Thursdays @First OPEN MIC NIGHT
May
21
7:00 PM19:00

WESTFIELD - Third Thursdays @First OPEN MIC NIGHT

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

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TRENTON - Trenton Divine Poetry Night Out
May
30
6:00 PM18:00

TRENTON - Trenton Divine Poetry Night Out

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: MARKESE HUMPHREY
FEATURES: MALIK ANKH NETER, TRE' G, JOSEPH REUBEN FULLER, EMORY MARSHALL JR.,
TODD EVANS, STACY WILLIAMS / DJ: UNCLE SKIP / LIVE BAND: RRE BAND WITH SCOTTY TRENT
PRICE: $35 (DINNER INCLUDED) - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trenton-divine-poetry-night-out-expression-of-a-mothers-love-tickets-1980809175566
CONTACT: 609-433-4218 / 609 255-3826

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WESTFIELD - Third Thursdays @First OPEN MIC NIGHT
Jun
18
7:00 PM19:00

WESTFIELD - Third Thursdays @First OPEN MIC NIGHT

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

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WESTFIELD - Third Thursdays @First OPEN MIC NIGHT
Jul
16
7:00 PM19:00

WESTFIELD - Third Thursdays @First OPEN MIC NIGHT

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

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