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It’s time for another unforgettable stop in our Poetry Open Mic Experience TOUR with Voices In Power & this time we’re back in Boston. This isn’t your average open mic— this is where poetry meets vibes, & the energy is unmatched.
Here’s the deal:
Doors open at 5:30 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 rebecca Dupas, alongside visual artists. 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 at 5:30 PM & close at 7:20 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: REBECCA DUPAS
Dr . Rebecca Dupas has captivated audiences with vulnerable writing and passionate delivery
for over two decades. She is a two-time Poet of the Year award-winner in Philadelphia and
Baltimore and was recently named a Baltimore Legend and the 2024 Renaissance Woman of
the Year. She is the author of several books, including Not Without Black Women and
Somebody Else’s Blues. Rebecca’s work has appeared on Fox 5, C- Span, PBS, WEAA radio, in
The Washington Post alongside President Clinton, and in the DC Black Film Festival. Visit
rebeccadupas.com for more.
Details:
• City: Boston
• Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2o25
• Host: Jovan The Poet Bul
• Feature: Rebecca Dupas
• Location: City Winery Boston, 80 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114
• Doors Open: 5:30 PM
• Show Time: 7:30 PM
• Seating: Everyone will be escorted to their seat by staff at City Winery once you arrive.
• Food & Drinks: Will be available for purchase from City Winery.
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.
Opening Feature
Jamel “Mellow” Moore