THEME: Poetry Festival
HOST: NJPAC
FEATURES: See Line-up on website below
PRICE: $47.40 - $117.35 - https://www.njpac.org/series/dodge-poetry-festival/?utm_source=priority_notice&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dodge_poetry
CONTACT: FB - NJPAC / 1.888.696.5722
THEME: HBO, Def Poetry Jam Alumni Reunite
HOST: NJPAC
FEATURES: Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams * D.Cross (Derick Cross) * Kraal “Kayo” Charles * Bonafide Rojas
Chris “Flowmentalz” Cook * With more special guests to be announced!
PRICE: Tickets $34.40 - https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000064BC8BDA8206
CONTACT: 1.888.696.5722 / IG - @njpac / FB - NJPAC
THEME:OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: RADI / DJ MEGA
FEATURES: M.I.
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @acp_arts
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: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Jane Ebihara and Elaine Koplow
FEATURES: Rogan Kelly / Don Zirilli
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - The Writers' Roundtable of Sussex County, NJ
THEME: Open Mic Night
HOST: Kyle Little & Jaleena Anthony
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: $20 in advance / $25 at the door
CONTACT: @Voices.and.vibes / kyle@isolationfitnessllc.com / (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: OPEN MIC
HOST: Savage Writer Ent.
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $10 - https://posh.vip/e/the-savage-showcase-halloween-edition
CONTACT: @savagewriterent / @cryoutcave /https://linktr.ee/cryoutnj
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: LIMITED OPEN MIC
HOST: CRAIG BRADLEY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: PROUD2PAY - offer based
CONTACT: @donkryptonofficial / cbradleyllc@gmail.com / (862) 786-0476
THEME: OPEN MIC / LIVE JAM SESSION
HOST: BREAKNRECORDS PRODUCTIONS
FEATURES: Singers / Rappers / Poets / Comedians / Musicians
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @breaknrecordsband / Sign ups: Text 908-386-1339
THEME: From Dusk Till Dawn
HOST: Brass Rabbit
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - http://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/story-verse-a-storytelling-and-poetic-open-mic-oct26/
CONTACT: @artscouncilofprinceton / fclark@artscouncilofprinceton.org / (609) 924-8777
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: OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: Imd Darrell / Chris Cream
FEATURES: AMIRA MICHELLE
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Imd Darrell / Chris Cream
THEME: Words can be scary yet beautiful. Costume party
HOST: Thomas Pender / Ghoodlife
FEATURES: Plethora88
PRICE: $10
CONTACT: @words_hit_differenthereopenmic / (908) 456-2471 / tdpender25@gmail.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: LGBTQ History Month
HOST: Left Turn VIllage
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $25 Contestant; Audience: $15 General, $10 Zoom - https://frlgbtq.eventbrite.com
CONTACT: leftturnvillage@gmail.com / (718) 501-8125
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: 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: Transformation Shadows
HOST: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @voices_and_vibes_openmic
THEME: The Writers Circle / 15 Slot Open Mic
HOST: PUFFIN CULTURAL FORUM
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 Suggested Donation
CONTACT: Sign Up to SPEAK!: email - herhymeswithme@gmail.com / RSVP: visit - puffinculturalforum.org
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: 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 / 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 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: 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: 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: 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: Mckenzie Williams / Nkosi Cain / Savvy Kira / Thomas Tre G. Gilbert aka Tre G
Barry Merrill aka D.S.P / Michael Campanelli aka Mike Camp / Elijah Medley / Selah Rae
Miah La Rue / Kenny Kp Walker Jr. / Abraham Benjamin / Tamara G Saliva / Christine Christ David T. Harris Tha Real / Earl Majette / Lloyd Blackstone Leitch - If a past winner is unable to come, other supporters and Stars will have the opportunity to rock out for the $100 xash prize.
PRICE: $10 ADMISSION / $15 FOR ARTISTS TO REGISTER
CONTACT: FB - Eric Crow Draven
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 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 / FEATURES
HOST: Deborah C. LaVeglia
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: (908) 272-3141 / deborahlaveglia0@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: 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: 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: 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: 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: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru
THEME: POP-UP SHOP / ENTERTAINMENT
HOST: LEADING BY MISSION LLC
FEATURES: SEE FLYER
PRICE: Admin $5 / Door $10
CONTACT: @leadingbymissionllc
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: 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 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: WRITING CLUB
HOST: Matthew Marroquín
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Matthew Marroquín
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: 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: 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: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru
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: WRITING CLUB
HOST: Matthew Marroquín
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Matthew Marroquín
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: GROUP READING
HOST: Karen Lee Ramos
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - Donations Accepted - RingwoodManorArts.org
CONTACT: For questions or more info please email Karen Lee Ramos at RMAApoetry@yahoo.com
THEME: WRITING WORKSHOP
HOST: Karen Lee Ramos
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Karen Lee Ramos / RMAApoetry@yahoo.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 / 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: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
THEME: Poetry & Karaoke
HOST: Elijah Brown
FEATURE: J Skillz
PRICE: $10 advance tickets $15 at the door / Performers: $5 advance | $10 at the door -
Cashapp: $ElijahBr85 / Venmo: ElijahBr1985 / PayPal: ElijahBrOwn
CONTACT: Want to perform? Text or call 862.306.1758. / @Elijahbr85 / ecoppa_85@yahoo.com
THEME: An evening of art, music, creativity, and self-expression.
HOST: FAATII
FEATURES: EUPHONY / DAI DAI / KHALIL JIBRAN / Q / LAURAYNE
PRICE: $25 - $49.87 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-sip-speak--tickets-1998262276260
CONTACT: Please email artbyfaati@gmail.com for any questions / @cryoutcave
https://linktr.ee/cryoutnj
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: Poetry Festival
HOST: NJPAC
FEATURES: See Line-up on website below
PRICE: $47.40 - $117.35 - https://www.njpac.org/series/dodge-poetry-festival/?utm_source=priority_notice&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dodge_poetry
CONTACT: FB - NJPAC / 1.888.696.5722
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
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: Open Mic Night
HOST: Collective Creativity
FEATURES: Ryan Gregg of the Ocean Avenue Stompers (Musician)
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Collective Creativity
THEME: Workshop & Book Reading
HOST: KINNELON PUBLIC LIBRARY
FEATURES: A.M. Britwell
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - KINNELON PUBLIC LIBRARY / (973) 838-1321
THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Sean Battle / The IZM (DJ)
FEATURES: Kendee Love (Featured Poet) / Talena Lachelle Queen (Spotlight Poet)
PRICE: FREE - https://www.njpac.org/event/open-mic-and-mixer/
CONTACT: IG - @EvoluCulture / FB - EvoluCulture / FB - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
THEME: Poetry Festival
HOST: NJPAC
FEATURES: See Line-up on website below
PRICE: $47.40 - $117.35 - https://www.njpac.org/series/dodge-poetry-festival/?utm_source=priority_notice&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dodge_poetry
CONTACT: FB - NJPAC / 1.888.696.5722
THEME: A GENERATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
HOST: CRYOUT CAVE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://posh.vip/e/uwrite-it-wednesday-7
CONTACT: @cryoutcave / https://linktr.ee/cryoutnj
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 NIGHT
HOST: Sean Battle
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: TICKETS $15 - $55 - https://3common.com/event/open-mic-night-for-poets-poetry-lovers-featuring-sean-battle/6abb037eb7c2eacdb3f26319
CONTACT: @evoluculture
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
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: 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
