THEME: POETRY ANTHOLOGY
HOST: Christopher Bogart (Editor)
FEATURES: FULL LIST TO BE ANNOUNCED
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: Email cabogart@aol.com to submit poem(s)
THEME: A choreopoem of poetry, music, and movement celebrating the resilience and joy of Black women.
HOST: Daryl Stewart
FEATURES: Zaria Monae as Lady in Brown / Lynn Irby Hill as Lady in Red / Positive as Lady in Blue
Camille Upshaw as Lady in Green / Brissae Valdes as Lady in Yellow
Madison Star Brim as Lady in Orange / CiMa as Lady in Purple / Justin Dominic, Co-Director/Choreographer / Nikkia Tyrie Neal, Movement Director / Trezana Beverley - Acting Coach/Consultant / Marco Hall - Costume Design
PRICE: Tickets: $40 / $30 Students / MST Members Get 50% Off
CONTACT: 201-683-7014 / info@milesquaretheatre.org
THEME: POP-UP SHOP / ENTERTAINMENT
HOST: LEADING BY MISSION LLC
FEATURES: POETS - JIMUN JACKSUN, MALIK H. MAJEEL RODNEY WILSON. HERBIN OUM R SEN RIA JAN GE SALL, JANAE THEPUET, MELODIQ STORM / MUSICAL PERFORMERS - ROSA NICKS
ELLIE VELLI / GUEST SPEAKER - MARYANNE CHRISTIANO-MISTRETTA
PRICE: Admin $5 / Door $10
CONTACT: @leadingbymissionllc
THEME: A choreopoem of poetry, music, and movement celebrating the resilience and joy of Black women.
HOST: Daryl Stewart
FEATURES: Zaria Monae as Lady in Brown / Lynn Irby Hill as Lady in Red / Positive as Lady in Blue
Camille Upshaw as Lady in Green / Brissae Valdes as Lady in Yellow
Madison Star Brim as Lady in Orange / CiMa as Lady in Purple / Justin Dominic, Co-Director/Choreographer / Nikkia Tyrie Neal, Movement Director / Trezana Beverley - Acting Coach/Consultant / Marco Hall - Costume Design
PRICE: Tickets: $40 / $30 Students / MST Members Get 50% Off
CONTACT: 201-683-7014 / info@milesquaretheatre.org
THEME: Poetry Festival Teams of 3
HOST: Arianna Astuni/ HP Art Commission
FEATURES: Over 60
PRICE: Free
CONTACT: @teebscarn7 @highlandparkartscommission / arianna.astuni12@gmail.com / (732) 439-1252
THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci
THEME: Open Mic Night
HOST: KYLE LITTLE & JALEENA ANTHONY
FEATURES: ANGEL BLUE / KORTNI SEAN / QUESEAN WEST / BLCK CRAIG / JORDAN KOTICK JERI X / JAH’SKAII / BOTTOM BABY / K
PRICE: $20 ADVANCE TICKETS / $15 PERFORMER TICKETS
CONTACT: Kyle@isolationfitnessllc.com / @voices.and.vibes / (908) 230-8382
THEME: POET FEATURE
HOST: Lady Renaissance (aka KT)
FEATURES: The Wednesday Word is a live weekly segment featuring some of the dopest poets in the spoken-word community
PRICE: FREE - https://www.youtube.com/@michaelshawnandtakeoverlegends
CONTACT: @ladyrenaissance21
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 NIGHT
HOST: Chris Rockwell & Rachael Frese
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: Free Admission / $5 Food/Drink Minimum / All are welcome - njampalliance.com
CONTACT: FB - Chris Rockwell / IG - @mrchrisrockwell
THEME: WRITING CLUB
HOST: Matthew Marroquín
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Matthew Marroquín
THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: @jcwriters / https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: BURGERS & BEATS OPEN MIC
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: To Perform with 1 item Purchase
CONTACT: @burgersandbeatsopenmic / 908-386-1339
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 Theme
HOST: Brass Rabbit
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - http://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/story-verse-a-storytelling-and-poetic-open-mic-nov26/
CONTACT: @artscouncilofprinceton / fclark@artscouncilofprinceton.org / (609) 924-8777
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Collin Silver
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @njpoetrycircle
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Sweets
FEATURES: Sweets Live Band
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://tinyurl.com/willingboro-open-mic
CONTACT: POINT OF CONTACT - CANDICE FREEMAN cfreeman@willingboronj.gov
THEME: Concert With Local Artists
HOST: Kenny Kp Walker Jr. / Abike Farley
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Kenny Kp Walker Jr. / Abike Farley
THEME: Community, Peace, Giving Thanks
HOST: Elijah Brown
FEATURES: Starski
PRICE: Advanced Tix for performers $5 / Attendees $10 before 11/19 / Performance spots are limited.
CONTACT: (862) 306-1758 / @Elijahbr85 / lifpublishing@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: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Millicent Ansah
FEATURES: Ms. Jenn (@queenjenn25) / Noel A. Figueroa, The Anointed Pen (@theanointedpen)
Tiana Marie, Ed.M. (@tianamariecreates) / Kellz “Jokenword” Barksdale (@jokenword)
James C. Ellerbe (Vendor)
PRICE: $20 for attendees / $15 for performers - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mocha-mic-with-millie-last-show-of-2026-tickets-2003559923666
CONTACT: @mochamicwithmillie
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: Monthly Online Open Mic
HOST: Mz.KIR
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / Watch Live on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MizzKIR1
CONTACT: FB - Tanisha Jacob
THEME:OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: RADI / DJ MEGA
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @acp_arts
THEME: 10-SLOT OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: DON KRYPTON / PAUL CON QUESO / The IZM. (DJ)
FEATURES: SOULFOOD / ROBBIE WILSON
PRICE: $10 Ticket Links (Sales End 11/20, 11:59PM, then it’s $20 at the door) - Website
https://evoluculture.com / Eventbrite https://evoluculture.eventbrite.com / Cash App*
https://cash.app/$battleseanbattle
CONTACT: @evoluculture / Send screenshot, name, and preferred email as proof of purchase to here, 856-396-0249 or EvoluCulture@gmail.com
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: 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: POET FEATURE
HOST: Lady Renaissance (aka KT)
FEATURES: The Wednesday Word is a live weekly segment featuring some of the dopest poets in the spoken-word community
PRICE: FREE - https://www.youtube.com/@michaelshawnandtakeoverlegends
CONTACT: @ladyrenaissance21
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: POET LAUREATE MIA X
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE ADMISSON
CONTACT: @bestthingcreated
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 NIGHT
HOST: Chris Rockwell & Rachael Frese
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: Free Admission / $5 Food/Drink Minimum / All are welcome - njampalliance.com
CONTACT: FB - Chris Rockwell / IG - @mrchrisrockwell
THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: @jcwriters / https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!
THEME: Blessings & Reflection
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: Monthly Online Open Mic
HOST: Mz.KIR
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / Watch Live on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MizzKIR1
CONTACT: FB - Tanisha Jacob
THEME: SHOWCASE
HOST: J Read
FEATURES: Mikumari / Lyle Omolayo / Maurice Chestnut / Brezaja Monét
PRICE: TICKETS $20 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-of-the-readmix-tickets-2003972311128
CONTACT: FB - Jared J Read Fontaine
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter
THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci
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: POET FEATURE
HOST: Lady Renaissance (aka KT)
FEATURES: The Wednesday Word is a live weekly segment featuring some of the dopest poets in the spoken-word community
PRICE: FREE - https://www.youtube.com/@michaelshawnandtakeoverlegends
CONTACT: @ladyrenaissance21
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: WRITING CLUB
HOST: Matthew Marroquín
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Matthew Marroquín
THEME: OPEN MIC NIGHT
HOST: Chris Rockwell & Rachael Frese
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: Free Admission / $5 Food/Drink Minimum / All are welcome - njampalliance.com
CONTACT: FB - Chris Rockwell / IG - @mrchrisrockwell
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: The Red Wheelbarrow Poetry
FEATURES: George Witte
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: @jcwriters / https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: BURGERS & BEATS OPEN MIC
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: To Perform with 1 item Purchase
CONTACT: @burgersandbeatsopenmic / 908-386-1339
THEME: SPOKEN WORD / MUSIC / COMMUNITY / HEALING
HOST: ERIC CROW DRAVEN / ABIKE FARLEY
FEATURES: JAMES C. ELLERBE
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpDMmC8bT-ezIdz-3VVczOfEfeK8x_en5gXHorIxKGMkDEvQ/viewform
CONTACT: admin@salemcountyiac.org / 856-935-7510 Ext 8316
THEME: ONLY 10 SLOTS OPEN MIC AVAILABLE / $50 CASH PRIZE
HOST: Eric Crow Draven
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: S7 ADMISSION / $10 FOR ARTISTS TO REGISTER
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: POET FEATURE
HOST: Lady Renaissance (aka KT)
FEATURES: The Wednesday Word is a live weekly segment featuring some of the dopest poets in the spoken-word community
PRICE: FREE - https://www.youtube.com/@michaelshawnandtakeoverlegends
CONTACT: @ladyrenaissance21
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 NIGHT
HOST: Chris Rockwell & Rachael Frese
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: Free Admission / $5 Food/Drink Minimum / All are welcome - njampalliance.com
CONTACT: FB - Chris Rockwell / IG - @mrchrisrockwell
THEME: OPEN MIC (First Come, First Served)
HOST: Jasmine Blue
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $15 TICKETS ONLY (The EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM) / $20 GENERAL ADMISSION https://www.eventbrite.com/o/therapy-session-19849691970
CONTACT: @therapy_sessi0n
THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: @jcwriters / https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: Echo Thread Books
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - http://www.echothreadprojects.com/poets-storytellers-open
CONTACT: @echothreadbooks / EchoThreadPresents@gmail.com
THEME: Faith Based Open Mic
HOST: NOEL A. FIGUEROA POET, AUTHOR, BLOGGER
FEATURES: CrimZon Red / The Poetic i2i
PRICE: Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online here: LetFreshFireFall.Eventbrite.com
CONTACT: If you're interested in being a vendor, please call (646) 372-6230 or email PoetsWithPurpose@gmail.com.
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Linda Johnston Muhlhausen / Gregg G. Brown
FEATURES: Michael Waters / Mihaela Mocaliuc
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: To be added to our email list for reminders, please contact Linda Johnston Muhlhausen lindacjm@gmail.com or Gregg G. Brown gregglory@aol.com
THEME: FIND YOUR FLOW
HOST: JERSEY CITY WRITERS
FEATURES: RESCUEPOETIX & TABITHA DIAL
PRICE: FREE - https://www.meetup.com/the-jersey-city-writers-meetup-group/events/314915536
CONTACT: @jcwriters
THEME: POP-UP SHOP / ENTERTAINMENT
HOST: LEADING BY MISSION LLC
FEATURES: SEE FLYER
PRICE: Admin $5 / Door $10
CONTACT: @leadingbymissionllc
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett
THEME: Open Mic Night
HOST: Kyle Little & Jaleena Anthony
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: $20
CONTACT: Kyle@isolationfitnessllc.com / @voices.and.vibes / (908) 230-8382
THEME: POET FEATURE
HOST: Lady Renaissance (aka KT)
FEATURES: The Wednesday Word is a live weekly segment featuring some of the dopest poets in the spoken-word community
PRICE: FREE - https://www.youtube.com/@michaelshawnandtakeoverlegends
CONTACT: @ladyrenaissance21
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: WRITING CLUB
HOST: Matthew Marroquín
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Matthew Marroquín
THEME: OPEN MIC NIGHT
HOST: Chris Rockwell & Rachael Frese
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: Free Admission / $5 Food/Drink Minimum / All are welcome - njampalliance.com
CONTACT: FB - Chris Rockwell / IG - @mrchrisrockwell
THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: @jcwriters / https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: BURGERS & BEATS OPEN MIC
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: To Perform with 1 item Purchase
CONTACT: @burgersandbeatsopenmic / 908-386-1339
THEME: KWANZAA FEAST / Seat at the Table
HOST: SAY MORE POETIC SOCIETY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://saymorepoeticsociety.merlin.site
CONTACT: Shelley "Smooches" Taylor 732-217-4717 / Daphne Bishop-Brown 973-372-6400
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: Reverly
HOST: Brass Rabbit
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - http://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/story-verse-a-storytelling-and-poetic-open-mic-dec26/
CONTACT: @artscouncilofprinceton / fclark@artscouncilofprinceton.org / (609) 924-8777
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Collin Silver
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @njpoetrycircle
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Sweets
FEATURES: Sweets Live Band
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://tinyurl.com/willingboro-open-mic
CONTACT: POINT OF CONTACT - CANDICE FREEMAN cfreeman@willingboronj.gov
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: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter
THEME: POET FEATURE
HOST: Lady Renaissance (aka KT)
FEATURES: The Wednesday Word is a live weekly segment featuring some of the dopest poets in the spoken-word community
PRICE: FREE - https://www.youtube.com/@michaelshawnandtakeoverlegends
CONTACT: @ladyrenaissance21
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 NIGHT
HOST: Chris Rockwell & Rachael Frese
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: Free Admission / $5 Food/Drink Minimum / All are welcome - njampalliance.com
CONTACT: FB - Chris Rockwell / IG - @mrchrisrockwell
THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: @jcwriters / https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett
THEME: POET FEATURE
HOST: Lady Renaissance (aka KT)
FEATURES: The Wednesday Word is a live weekly segment featuring some of the dopest poets in the spoken-word community
PRICE: FREE - https://www.youtube.com/@michaelshawnandtakeoverlegends
CONTACT: @ladyrenaissance21
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: POET LAUREATE MIA X
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE ADMISSON
CONTACT: @bestthingcreated
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 NIGHT
HOST: Chris Rockwell & Rachael Frese
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: Free Admission / $5 Food/Drink Minimum / All are welcome - njampalliance.com
CONTACT: FB - Chris Rockwell / IG - @mrchrisrockwell
THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: @jcwriters / https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!
THEME: Winter Solstice Memories
HOST: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
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 / 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: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: The Red Wheelbarrow Poetry
FEATURES: Launch of The Red Wheelbarrow 19!
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: redwheelbarrowpoets.org / www.facebook.com/RWBPoets
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: BURGERS & BEATS OPEN MIC
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: To Perform with 1 item Purchase
CONTACT: @burgersandbeatsopenmic / 908-386-1339
THEME: The Great Debate / Integration vs.Segregation
HOST: SAY MORE POETIC SOCIETY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://saymorepoeticsociety.merlin.site
CONTACT: Shelley "Smooches" Taylor 732-217-4717 / Daphne Bishop-Brown 973-372-6400
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett
THEME: 2 SLAM SPOTS & 2 JUDGE SPOTS / OPEN MIC / SLAM
HOST: KEYNOTE
FEATURES: SLAMMERS
PRICE: $15 in advance | $20 day-of/at the door - https://partiful.com/e/rVBIHRhejKmjPvoFnpkF
CONTACT: @keynote__
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: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EDITION
HOST: ELIJAH THE BARBER THE GAME QUEEN
FEATURES: RAN DA MAN (COMEDIAN) OC DIESEL (COMEDIAN) GRIZZLY DA (COMEDIAN)
JAMES ELLERBE (SPOKEN WORD) LADYZEN CELLO (LIVE MUSIC)
PRICE: $35 (BEFORE DEC 31ST) / $40 (AFTER DEC 31ST) / VENDORS & FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE
Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roots-riffs-2-the-comedy-poetry-event-tickets-2004443215616 / PayPal - TPS2009MICAHETAZETA@GMAIL.COM
CONTACT: @elijahthebarber856609
THEME:OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: RADI / DJ MEGA
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @acp_arts
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: BURGERS & BEATS OPEN MIC
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: To Perform with 1 item Purchase
CONTACT: @burgersandbeatsopenmic / 908-386-1339
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
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: POET LAUREATE MIA X
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE ADMISSON
CONTACT: @bestthingcreated
THEME: Transformation Shadows
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: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: The Red Wheelbarrow Poetry
FEATURES: Launch of The Red Wheelbarrow 19!
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: They Say--You Say! News Open Mic
HOST: SAY MORE POETIC SOCIETY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://saymorepoeticsociety.merlin.site
CONTACT: Shelley "Smooches" Taylor 732-217-4717 / Daphne Bishop-Brown 973-372-6400
THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: The Southard Grange Playhouse
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US AT (848) 373 - 5929
THEME: Tribute: Octavia Butler Readings
HOST: SAY MORE POETIC SOCIETY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://saymorepoeticsociety.merlin.site
CONTACT: Shelley "Smooches" Taylor 732-217-4717 / Daphne Bishop-Brown 973-372-6400
THEME: 2 SLAM SPOTS & 2 JUDGE SPOTS / OPEN MIC / SLAM
HOST: KEYNOTE
FEATURES: SLAMMERS
PRICE: $15 in advance | $20 day-of/at the door - https://partiful.com/e/rVBIHRhejKmjPvoFnpkF
CONTACT: @keynote__
THEME: 2 SLAM SPOTS & 2 JUDGE SPOTS / OPEN MIC / SLAM
HOST: KEYNOTE
FEATURES: SLAMMERS
PRICE: $15 in advance | $20 day-of/at the door - https://partiful.com/e/rVBIHRhejKmjPvoFnpkF
CONTACT: @keynote__
THEME: 2 SLAM SPOTS & 2 JUDGE SPOTS / OPEN MIC / SLAM
HOST: KEYNOTE
FEATURES: SLAMMERS
PRICE: $15 in advance | $20 day-of/at the door - https://partiful.com/e/rVBIHRhejKmjPvoFnpkF
CONTACT: @keynote__
THEME: 2 SLAM SPOTS & 2 JUDGE SPOTS / OPEN MIC / SLAM
HOST: KEYNOTE
FEATURES: SLAMMERS
PRICE: $15 in advance | $20 day-of/at the door - https://partiful.com/e/rVBIHRhejKmjPvoFnpkF
CONTACT: @keynote__
THEME: 2 SLAM SPOTS & 2 JUDGE SPOTS / OPEN MIC / SLAM
HOST: KEYNOTE
FEATURES: SLAMMERS
PRICE: $15 in advance | $20 day-of/at the door - https://partiful.com/e/rVBIHRhejKmjPvoFnpkF
CONTACT: @keynote__
THEME: FIND YOUR FLOW
HOST: JERSEY CITY WRITERS
FEATURES: RESCUEPOETIX & TABITHA DIAL
PRICE: FREE - https://www.meetup.com/the-jersey-city-writers-meetup-group/events/314915536
CONTACT: @jcwriters
THEME: Original Poetry
HOST: West Windsor Arts
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - http://www.westwindsorarts.org/event/open-mouth-poetry-2
CONTACT: @westwindsorarts / (609) 716-1931 / info@westwindsorarts.org
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Linda Johnston Muhlhausen / Gregg G. Brown
FEATURES: Alba di Bello / Ed Ryterband
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: To be added to our email list for reminders, please contact Linda Johnston Muhlhausen lindacjm@gmail.com or Gregg G. Brown gregglory@aol.com
THEME: INTERVIEW / PERFORMANCE
HOST: Mz.KIR
FEATURES: J. Nicole Hill
PRICE: FREE / Watch Live on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MizzKIR1
CONTACT: FB - Tanisha Jacob
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: Poetry Reading Series
FEATURES: Evie Shockley and Ysabel Y. Gonzalez
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: Robin Rosen Chang
THEME: A choreopoem of poetry, music, and movement celebrating the resilience and joy of Black women.
HOST: Daryl Stewart
FEATURES: Zaria Monae as Lady in Brown / Lynn Irby Hill as Lady in Red / Positive as Lady in Blue
Camille Upshaw as Lady in Green / Brissae Valdes as Lady in Yellow
Madison Star Brim as Lady in Orange / CiMa as Lady in Purple / Justin Dominic, Co-Director/Choreographer / Nikkia Tyrie Neal, Movement Director / Trezana Beverley - Acting Coach/Consultant / Marco Hall - Costume Design
PRICE: Tickets: $40 / $30 Students / MST Members Get 50% Off
CONTACT: 201-683-7014 / info@milesquaretheatre.org
THEME: Faith Based Open Mic
HOST: NOEL A. FIGUEROA POET, AUTHOR, BLOGGER
FEATURES: KENDEE LOVE / AHE AC LIHENIN
PRICE: Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online here: LetFreshFireFall.Eventbrite.com
CONTACT: If you're interested in being a vendor, please call (646) 372-6230 or email PoetsWithPurpose@gmail.com.
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: Echo Thread Books
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - http://www.echothreadprojects.com/poets-storytellers-open
CONTACT: @echothreadbooks / EchoThreadPresents@gmail.com
THEME: COMEDY / POETRY / LIVE MUSIC / RAP / SPOKEN WORD
HOST: BREAKNRECORDS ENTERTAINMENT
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://posh.vip/e/cue-the-mic-open-mic-night-at-komic-karma
CONTACT: @breaknrecordsentertainment
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SJ
FEATURES: Delilah Saul / Natalie Gilda / Maria Rubio
PRICE: $10 suggested donation (Cash, Venmo, Paypal)
CONTACT: @sjbythegram
