What’s good, family?
It’s time for another unforgettable Poetry Open Mic Experience with Voices In Power. This isn’t your average open mic— this is where poetry meets vibes, & the energy is unmatched.
Here’s the deal:
Doors open at 6:00 PM, & the show begins at 7:00 PM. Start your night with music, food, drinks, & networking, plus the chance to sign up for our open mic raffle. The vibes will be curated by DJ G33k, with incredible performances from our Featured Poet Amanda Shea, alongside visual artists & local vendors. Expect a night filled with love, community, & powerful poetry.
For Poets:
• We use an all-raffle sign-up process. Sign-ups open when doors open & close 7:00 PM when the Show starts.
Please note: Poets must be present to sign up.
• Poets are selected randomly throughout the night to perform & are given 5 minutes for one poem.
• Signing a raffle ticket does not guarantee you’ll be selected to perform.
Please respect the process & time limits to ensure the best experience for everyone.
Feature Bio:
Amanda Shea is a three-time Boston Music Award-winning Spoken Word Artist. Shea is an artist, performer, educator, artivist, film producer, host, and curator. She co-founded and curated six iterations of Activating ARTivism, a community festival to amplify POC through art, activism, and resistance. Her work can be found in the Museum of Fine Arts, The Boston Globe, TEDX, TEDXRoxbury, Netflix, Prime Video, BBC News, GBH and much more. Shea is the curator and host of GBH OUTSPOKEN SATURDAYS. Shea is the recipient of The Boston Foundation LAB Grant 2024. She is the Arts & Culture Director at 617PEAK and is a contractor educator at various Boston Public Schools. Shea will be releasing her first book, “Pieces of Shea” in 2025. Amanda's work examines her personal life experiences, social justice issues, and healing through trauma utilizing art as the tool.
Details:
• City: Philadelphia
• Date: May 3, 2025
• Host: Jovan The Poet Bul
• Feature: Amanda Shea
• Location: REC Studios, 901 Market St Suite #2120, Philadelphia, PA 19107
• Doors Open: 6:00 PM
• Show Time: 7:00 PM
• Seating: Most locations have limited seating, & it is first come, first served, Plan accordingly.
• Food & Drinks: Will be available for purchase from Vendors to be Announced.
Parking:
Parking varies by venue. Please check the venue details or plan ahead for nearby parking options.
Vendors, Live Painters, Photographers, & Videographers:
If you’re interested in vending, painting, photographing, or creating recaps at our events, send an email to findus@voicesinpower.com.
Partnerships & Media Opportunities:
For sponsorships, partnerships, or media/publication opportunities, please reach out to us at findus@voicesinpower.com.
Consent & Recording Policy:
By purchasing a ticket & entering the venue, you acknowledge that this event will be filmed & photographed. Voices In Power reserves the right to use this content for promotional purposes across platforms.
A few things to keep in mind:
• Voices In Power is a poetry-only open mic. No music, comedy, or singing performances are allowed, unless otherwise mentioned.
• Tickets are non-refundable, but credits may be offered if requested 48 hours before the event.
If you have any questions, hit us up at findus@voicesinpower.com, & follow us for updates on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & YouTube.
Featuring
Amanda Shea