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It’s time for another unforgettable Poetry Open Mic Experience with Voices In Power in Brooklyn. This isn’t your average open mic— this is where poetry meets vibes & the energy is unmatched.

Here’s the deal:

Doors open at 6:30 PM, & the show begins at 7:15 PM. Start your night with music, food, drinks, & connecting, plus the chance to sign up for our open mic raffle. The vibes will be curated by our Host Shay the Poet & DJ G33k, with incredible performances from our Featured Poet Jasmine Mans, 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 7:10 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:

Jasmine Mans is a queer Black poet and performance artist from Newark, New Jersey. Jasmine’s debut poetry collection, Black Girl, Call Home (Berkley Penguin Random House) published in 2021 to critical and commercial acclaim, and was named one of the most anticipated books of the season by Oprah, TIME, Vogue, Vulture, Essence, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Refinery 29, Shondaland, Bustle, and Reader’s Digest. The collection went on to receive the prestigious Stonewall Honor Award, as well as a BCALA Award in the Poetry category.

Jasmine most recently collaborated with the Brooklyn Ballet at the storied Brooklyn Academy of Music, setting her poetry to ballet and classical scores. Jasmine was also a contributor to Nikole Hannah-Jones’s The 1619 Project and has co-hosted The Kennedy Center’s Arts Across America series alongside renowned author Jason Reynolds.

Jasmine began her creative journey with the acclaimed Strivers Row poetry collective, and she continues to perform to sold-out crowds, like the Sundance Film Festival, Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theater, and BAM, among many others. Jasmine can currently be heard as the voice of Ulta Beauty’s national “Muse” campaign, honoring Black women in the hair and beauty industry.

Jasmine lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she operates her award-winning business Buy Weed from Women, a cannabis multimedia and product company celebrating and advocating for women within the cannabis industry. The Buy Weed from Women book was acquired at auction by DK, an imprint of Penguin Random House, and will be published in 2026.

Details:

• City: Brooklyn

• Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

• Host: Shay the Poet

• Feature: Jasmine Mans

• Location: The Meadows BK, 17 Meadow St., Brooklyn, NY 11206

• Doors Open: 6:30 PM

• Show Time: 7:15 PM

• Seating: Seating is limited & available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once seating is full, standing room will be available for all remaining guests. Arrive early to secure your spot.

• 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.