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It’s time for another unforgettable night at The Poets Pit 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 7:30 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 Blu, 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 7:30 PM when the Show starts. 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: BLU
Blu, also known by his birth name Jaziyyah, is a 23 year old Writer, Poet, and Spoken Word Artist. He hails from Smithfield, Virginia by way of Cincinnati, Ohio and is a proud Howard University Graduate.
Blu has featured with the likes of the Pan African Film Festival Spoken Word Fest, SoCal Poetry Festival, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Busboys and Poets, PurePoetryLive, The NAACP, True Religion, and Martha’s Vineyard HBCU Arts Showcase.
Blu is the published author of “orchids&blus” which released in May of 2022 through New Degree Press. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California where he works as a Teaching Artist for Get Lit, a Host for Radical Hood Library, and Host for Da Poetry Lounge.
Fun facts about Blu: His favorite song of all time is Pyramids by Frank Ocean, he knows every word of M.a.a.d City by Kendrick Lamar, he has 2 first names, 2 middle names, and over 15 given nicknames.
Details:
• City: Philadelphia
• Date: June 17, 2o25
• Host: Jovan The Poet Bul
• Feature: Blu
• Location: World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
• Doors Open: 6:00 PM
• Show Time: 7:30 PM
• Seating: Most locations have limited seating, & it is first come, first served, with the exception of venues like World Cafe Live. Plan accordingly.
• Food & Drinks: Will be available for purchase from World Cafe Live.
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
Blu