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 7:30 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 Tru Kwene, 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:

My name is Tru Kwene, and I'm from Boston, MA. I've traveled all over the country doing spoken word poetry and poetry slams. I am a slam champion in Boston, and national finalist in the National Poetry Slam and the Woman of the World Poetry Slam. Poetry and my youth advocacy work mean so much to me and I'm grateful to be able to serve my community and share in great art from so many wonderful artists all across the country and all over the world. Please take some time to check out your local community of artists!

Details:

• City: Philadelphia

• Date: February 18, 2o25

• Host: Jovan The Poet Bul

• Feature: Tru Kwene

• 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.