THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Steve Willett
FEATURES: Munsif Husami and I. Buenaventura (a.k.a Patrick)
PRICE: $10 suggested donation (Cash, Venmo, PayPal)
CONTACT: FB - Steve Willett

THEME: Poetry Open Mic / Feature
HOST: Echo Thread Books
FEATURES: YETVART S. MAJIAN
PRICE: Free
CONTACT: @echothreadbooks / EchoThreadPresents@gmail.com / http://www.echothreadprojects.com/poets-storytellers-open

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: THE MERAKI COLLECTIVE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 PERFORMERS / $10 SPECTATORS - www.bricknkulture.com
CONTACT: IG - @merakicollective__nj

THEME: 15 SLOT OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: STEVEN STRICKLAND
FEATURES: GOLDEN The Poet
PRICE: $10 ADM - cryoutcave.eventbrite.com / CashApp: $cryoutcave
CONTACT: @realgodsent / @cryoutcave98

THEME: Podcast Show
HOST: Mz.KIR / Co-hosts North Philly’s Finest & Poessence Spokenword
FEATURES: Princess Darby
PRICE: FREE / Tune in on FB Tanisha Jacob
CONTACT: FB - Tanisha Jacob

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: Linda & Gregg
FEATURES: Lisa Alexander
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: Linda lindacjm@gmail.com / Gregg gregglory@aol.com

THEME: WITH LIMITED OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: HERU STEWART
FEATURES: KATHY KREMINS & MUNSIF HUSAMI
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Ras Heru

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Denise La Neve and Paul Nash
FEATURES: Joel Lewis & Mary Makofske
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: njlspoetry@yahoo.com 

THEME: SPOTLIGHT
HOST: ARTS BY THE PEOPLE
FEATURES: Stephen Vittoria, Barbara Worton, Mary Tautin Moloney, Laura Daniels
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / info@artsbythepeople.org

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Jaki Johnson
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Jaki Johnson

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: The Ugly George Show
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - The Ugly George Show

THEME: POETRY / COMEDY / MUSIC
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / 2 DRINK MIN.
CONTACT: @damianrucci

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: The Writing Center
FEATURES: RescuePoetix & Alexis Borbon
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: writingcenter@njcu.edu

THEME: POETRY WORKSHOP
HOST: KENNEDY DANCERS
FEATURES: All materials provided. Adults, teens, and tweens ages 12+ are welcome.
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thekennedydancers / (201) 659-2190 / kennedydancers@aol.com

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Corinne Gliozzi
FEATURES: “SLAYER JOE”, VONNI, “PHENOMENAL RISEN WOMAN"
MATHEW “THE COWBOY” THERIAULT
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Corinne Gliozzi

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: KEV DALY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @the_chubby_pickle

THEME: Spoken-word - Showcase - Open mic - Live Music
HOST: Craig Bradley
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @theyardnewarknj_sc

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 FORM / POETRY SERIES
HOST: ED MAJIAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thepoetryunfold

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: ARTEMIS EHTOS
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 ENTRY DONATED TO NJCASA
CONTACT: @fresepopp

THEME: AUTHORS FORUM
HOST: Eric Crow Draven
FEATURES: KIERSTIN "LADY RENAISSANCE" TONIC & JAMES ELLERBE
PRICE: FREE / To register to participate in this event. send $25 to $Ericcrowdraven.
CONTACT: FB - Eric Crow Draven / Mylastwrites@gmail.com

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURESHOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: $5 WALK-IN SIGN-UPS WELCOME FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE / Vendor: $25/table. If you would like a vendor space, dm or send email to: boroopenmic@gmail.com
CONTACT: FB - Willingboro Open Mic / 609.877.2200 ext. 1112 / 1115

THEME: Podcast Show
HOST: Mz.KIR
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE / Tune in on FB Tanisha Jacob
CONTACT: FB - Tanisha Jacob

THEME: This exclusive evening celebrates collaboration, poetry, publishing, and the arts with a fun bookish cosplay twist.
HOST: JCPOFEST
FEATURES: Jeff Dess - Master of Ceremonies, Rashad Wright, Justin Calderon, Melvin Badger,
John Enrique, Le Fiddler, Jasmine de Leon, Meyling Wong, Sofia Carrasco Iglesias - Tenor Saxophone, Victor Sotomayor - Keyboard, Gabriel Balado - Bass, Chris Paredes - Drums, SMUSH Gallery -
Katelyn Halpern and Kim Ima, Melida Rodas — 100 Words - Ensemble - A. SAL, Alyssa Lian Bacay
Aurelia Luciano - Golden Light Poetry, Brother Nev, Buttered Roll, Cyn Grace Sylvie, Cynthia Atkins,
Elijah Brown, Eric Cheng, La Malcriada, Megha Sood, Ms. Jenn, Munsif Husami, Scott Pleasants
William J Van Sickell, Carmen Vega
PRICE: SEE WEBSITE FOR PRICES - https://www.jerseycitypoetryfestival.org/event
CONTACT: @jcpofest

THEME: Wine and Poetry
HOST: Robert Hylton
FEATURES: New Slam Team
PRICE: $20 / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063568181228&mibextid=ZbWKwL
CONTACT: FB - @rob.hylton.7 / IG - @robhylton1 / Text: (862) 205-1715 / th3events@gmail.com

THEME:OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: RADI / DJ MEGA
FEATURES: SKITTLES
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @acp_arts

THEME: 10 SLOT OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Sean Battle / With sounds by Dopen DJ The IZM.
FEATURES: Lyle Omolayo
PRICE: $10 Early Bird Tickets till 08/27, 11:59PM / Website https://evoluculture.com/collections/event-tickets / Eventbrite https://evoluculture.eventbrite.com
PayPal* https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/evoluculture / Cash App* https://cash.app/$poetseanbattle
Apple Pay* 856-397-0249 / Zelle* 856-397-0249 / *Send screenshot, name, and preffered email as proof of purchase to here, 856-397-0249 or EvoluCulture@gmail.com
CONTACT: Facebook: @EvoluCulture / Instagram: @EvoluCulture / Website: EvoluCulture.com /
Phone (Text): 856-397-0249

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: M.I.
FEATURES: Joseph Reuben Fuller, Craig Bradley, Jewlz Wit a Z
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @hubcitypoetry

THEME: Podcast Show
HOST: Mz.KIR
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE / Tune in on FB Tanisha Jacob
CONTACT: FB - Tanisha Jacob

THEME: This exclusive evening celebrates collaboration, poetry, publishing, and the arts with a fun bookish cosplay twist.
HOST: JCPOFEST
FEATURES: Young JC Talent + Local Organizations + Poetic Art Installations by Teens and Kids + Eco-Literacy & the joy of books 📚+ Give aways + Surprises!
PRICE: SEE WEBSITE FOR PRICES - https://www.jerseycitypoetryfestival.org/event
CONTACT: @jcpofest

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Jaki Johnson
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Jaki Johnson

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: The Ugly George Show
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - The Ugly George Show

THEME: POETRY / COMEDY / MUSIC
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / 2 DRINK MIN.
CONTACT: @damianrucci

THEME: POETRY WORKSHOP
HOST: KENNEDY DANCERS
FEATURES: All materials provided. Adults, teens, and tweens ages 12+ are welcome.
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thekennedydancers / (201) 659-2190 / kennedydancers@aol.com

THEME: Community Poetry Show
HOST: Elijah Brown
FEATURES: Omar “Ion” Holmon
PRICE: Free
CONTACT:  To perform, text (862) 314-3592 / ecoppa_85@yahoo.com / @Elijahbr85

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: KEV DALY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @the_chubby_pickle

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: MIA X
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @sourceofknowledge

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
HOST: @vegan_h0td0g
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - Readingtonbrewery.com/events
CONTACT: @vegan_h0td0g @readingtonbrewery

THEME: OPEN FORM / POETRY SERIES
HOST: ED MAJIAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thepoetryunfold

THEME: "Seasons Are Shifting" / 10 Slot Open Mic
HOST: Poetic Will
FEATURES: Worship led by Shakur Gibson / Open Heart Poetry Worship Team / Hospitality & Love
PRICE: $33.85 (incl. $3.85 Fee) - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-heart-poetry-seasons-are-shifting-tickets-1553368951349
CONTACT: @openheartpoetry__

THEME: Podcast Show
HOST: Mz.KIR
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE / Tune in on FB Tanisha Jacob
CONTACT: FB - Tanisha Jacob

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: LADY SYREN & GODSENT
FEATURES: OBBIE WEST
PRICE: $21.32 EARLY BIRD (ENDS 8/22/2025) / $36.09 GENERAL ADMISSION (ENDS 9/26/2025) / $41.78 EVENT DAY/DOOR ADMISSION - cryoutcave.eventbrite.com
CONTACT: Limited Open Mic Slots — Arrive early to sign up🍽️ Food + Drinks Available🛍️ Vendor Opportunities Available - Call/Text 973-842-5698

THEME: The Ekphrastic Writing Residency
HOST: ARTS BY THE PEOPLE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / https://www.artsbythepeople.org/the-writing-lab
CONTACT: Interested? Send an email to info@artsbythepeople.org with Ekphrastic Residency in the subject line. Include your name, bio, 3 sample poems or 2 prose pieces (under 2500 words). Please mention if you have participated in any ABTP programs currently or in the past. We’d like to know! @artsbythepeople

THEME: Poetry Open Mic and Political Fundraiser
HOST: Tara Temprano
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $45 for performers / $60 for audience members
CONTACT: (201) 388-0737 / taratemprano@gmail.com / FB - Hawthorne Democratic Organization

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Toms River Brewing
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: IG - @tomsriverbeer FB - Toms River Brewing / 732-608-1004

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Jaki Johnson
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Jaki Johnson

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: The Ugly George Show
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - The Ugly George Show

THEME: POETRY / COMEDY / MUSIC
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / 2 DRINK MIN.
CONTACT: @damianrucci

THEME: POETRY WORKSHOP
HOST: KENNEDY DANCERS
FEATURES: All materials provided. Adults, teens, and tweens ages 12+ are welcome.
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thekennedydancers / (201) 659-2190 / kennedydancers@aol.com

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Chris Rockwell!
FEATURES: Sign ups begin at 5p
PRICE: $5 Food/drink minimum.
CONTACT: @mrchrisrockwell

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
HOST: KEV DALY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @the_chubby_pickle

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: Writing Workshop
HOST: Arts by the People
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / @madisonartsnj / rosenet.org/mcac

THEME: OPEN FORM / POETRY SERIES
HOST: ED MAJIAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thepoetryunfold

THEME: THE POETRY & COMEDY OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: ELIJAH THE BARBER & OC DIESEL
FEATURES: POET: KENNY KP WALKER JR / COMEDIAN: DONYELL CHAPELLE / HEADLINER: STAXX NIFICENT
PRICE: $7 FOR SPECTATORS / $5 FOR PERFORMERS
CONTACT: EMAIL PUSHYAPEN@GMAIL.COM TO SECURE YOUR PERFORMANCE SLOT @syigucomedyclub

THEME: ONLY 10 SLOTS OPEN MIC AVAILABLE / $50 CASH PRIZE
HOST: Eric Crow Draven
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: ADMISSION $5 / $10 FOR ARTISTS TO REGISTER
CONTACT: FB - Eric Crow Draven

THEME: OPEN FORM / POETRY SERIES
HOST: ED MAJIAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thepoetryunfold

THEME: Poetry Open Mic
HOST: Echo Thread Books
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: Free
CONTACT: @echothreadbooks / EchoThreadPresents@gmail.com / http://www.echothreadprojects.com/poets-storytellers-open

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: THE MERAKI COLLECTIVE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 PERFORMERS / $10 SPECTATORS - www.bricknkulture.com
CONTACT: IG - @merakicollective__nj

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Leading by Mission LLC
FEATURES: EVERLASTING ROSE, MIKE HOFF, ATTORIOUS RENEE, DON KRYPTON,
CHRIS DORIAN POETRY, RITA JANICE SALL, JADA LYNN DAVIS, MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ, SKITTLES
PRICE: Admin $5 / Door $10 - PRICE: Admin $5 / Door $10 - https://leadingbymissionllc.eventbrite.com
CONTACT: If interested in vending or performing please DM @leadingbymissionllc or email leadingbymission@gmail.com

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett

THEME: Spoken-word - Showcase - Open mic - Live Music
HOST: Craig Bradley
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @theyardnewarknj_sc

THEME: OPEN FORM / POETRY SERIES
HOST: ED MAJIAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thepoetryunfold

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURESHOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: $5 WALK-IN SIGN-UPS WELCOME FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE / Vendor: $25/table. If you would like a vendor space, dm or send email to: boroopenmic@gmail.com
CONTACT: FB - Willingboro Open Mic / 609.877.2200 ext. 1112 / 1115

THEME: OPEN FORM / POETRY SERIES
HOST: ED MAJIAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thepoetryunfold

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Toms River Brewing
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: IG - @tomsriverbeer FB - Toms River Brewing / 732-608-1004

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Chris Rockwell!
FEATURES: Sign ups begin at 5p
PRICE: $5 Food/drink minimum.
CONTACT: @mrchrisrockwell

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: @vegan_h0td0g
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - Readingtonbrewery.com/events
CONTACT: @vegan_h0td0g @readingtonbrewery

THEME: ONLY 10 SLOTS OPEN MIC AVAILABLE / $50 CASH PRIZE
HOST: Eric Crow Draven
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: ADMISSION $5 / $10 FOR ARTISTS TO REGISTER
CONTACT: FB - Eric Crow Draven

THEME: Writing Workshop
HOST: Arts by the People
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / @madisonartsnj / rosenet.org/mcac

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: THE POETRY & COMEDY OPEN MIC
HOST: GRIZZLEY THE COMEDIAN & RAN DA MAN
FEATURES: POET: TRUE LYRICS / COMEDIAN: DENNIS VOJ
PRICE: $7 FOR SPECTATORS / $5 FOR PERFORMERS
CONTACT: EMAIL PUSHYAPEN@GMAIL.COM TO SECURE YOUR PERFORMANCE SLOT @syigucomedyclub

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Leading by Mission LLC
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: Admin $5 / Door $10 - PRICE: Admin $5 / Door $10 - https://leadingbymissionllc.eventbrite.com
CONTACT: If interested in vending or performing please DM @leadingbymissionllc or email leadingbymission@gmail.com

THEME: Poetry Open Mic
HOST: Echo Thread Books
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: Free
CONTACT: @echothreadbooks / EchoThreadPresents@gmail.com / http://www.echothreadprojects.com/poets-storytellers-open

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: THE MERAKI COLLECTIVE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 PERFORMERS / $10 SPECTATORS - www.bricknkulture.com
CONTACT: IG - @merakicollective__nj

THEME: Spoken-word - Showcase - Open mic - Live Music
HOST: Craig Bradley
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @theyardnewarknj_sc

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURESHOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: $5 WALK-IN SIGN-UPS WELCOME FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE / Vendor: $25/table. If you would like a vendor space, dm or send email to: boroopenmic@gmail.com
CONTACT: FB - Willingboro Open Mic / 609.877.2200 ext. 1112 / 1115

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Toms River Brewing
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: IG - @tomsriverbeer FB - Toms River Brewing / 732-608-1004

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Chris Rockwell!
FEATURES: Sign ups begin at 5p
PRICE: $5 Food/drink minimum.
CONTACT: @mrchrisrockwell

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: @vegan_h0td0g
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - Readingtonbrewery.com/events
CONTACT: @vegan_h0td0g @readingtonbrewery

THEME: ONLY 10 SLOTS OPEN MIC AVAILABLE / $50 CASH PRIZE
HOST: Eric Crow Draven
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: ADMISSION $5 / $10 FOR ARTISTS TO REGISTER
CONTACT: FB - Eric Crow Draven

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Leading by Mission LLC
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: Admin $5 / Door $10 - PRICE: Admin $5 / Door $10 - https://leadingbymissionllc.eventbrite.com
CONTACT: If interested in vending or performing please DM @leadingbymissionllc or email leadingbymission@gmail.com

THEME: Spoken-word - Showcase - Open mic - Live Music
HOST: Craig Bradley
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @theyardnewarknj_sc