NEWARK -  Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops
Jul
1
5:30 PM17:30

NEWARK - Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops

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

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BERLIN - ROOTS AND RIFFS
Jul
11
5:00 PM17:00

BERLIN - ROOTS AND RIFFS

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

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ZOOM -  Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops
Jul
15
5:30 PM17:30

ZOOM - Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops

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

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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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NEWARK - EVOLUCULTURE: Amethyst & Amber Griot Gala A CELEBRATION OF NEWARK POETRY
Jul
18
7:00 PM19:00

NEWARK - EVOLUCULTURE: Amethyst & Amber Griot Gala A CELEBRATION OF NEWARK POETRY

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

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NEWARK -  Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops
Aug
5
5:30 PM17:30

NEWARK - Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops

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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

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ZOOM -  Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops
Aug
19
5:30 PM17:30

ZOOM - Write to the Mic Dodge Poetry Teen Workshops

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

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WESTFIELD - Third Thursdays @First OPEN MIC NIGHT
Aug
20
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
Sep
17
7:00 PM19:00

WESTFIELD - Third Thursdays @First OPEN MIC NIGHT

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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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NEWARK -  Young Artist Day at the Dodge Poetry Festival
Oct
16
9:00 AM09:00

NEWARK - Young Artist Day at the Dodge Poetry Festival

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

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