a Poetry Open Mic Experience
📍 Los Angeles @ ArtShare LA
📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
What’s good, family?
Voices In Power is bringing an intimate Poetry Open Mic Experience to Los Angeles for our first time, & we’re doing it the only way we know how.. intentional, elevated, & rooted in community. If you were in the room the first time, you already know what’s up. We can’t wait to see you there.
The Experience
The doors at ArtShare LA open at 7:00 PM, with the show beginning at 7:45 PM – 10:15 PM.
Start your night with music, conversation, food, & drinks inside one of downtown Los Angeles’ most creative spaces. This experience is designed as a true night out, a place to arrive early, settle in, enjoy the atmosphere, & stay present all night.
The evening will feature:
- Featured Poet - Sophia Thakur
- 15-slot open mic (raffle-style sign-up)
- Music curated by a live DJ
- Live Art
- Interactive moments throughout the night
- Photo & video coverage
Expect a room filled with love, culture, creativity, & powerful poetry.
This experience is intentionally designed to feel intimate.
We will have limited seating available for 50 guests, with additional standing room available once seating is filled.
Seated Tickets ($30): Guaranteed seat for the full experience
Standing Tickets ($25): Access to the full experience with standing room
We recommend arriving early, especially for seated ticket holders, as the room will fill with intention.
Feature - Sophia Thakur:
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Food & Drinks
Food & drinks will be available for purchase throughout the night. The venue will offer a curated menu designed specifically for this experience, allowing guests to enjoy delicious food without missing a moment of the show. Whether you’re grabbing a bite before the performances begin or ordering during intermission, food is part of the experience, so be sure to feed your belly while the poetry feeds your soul.
For Poets
Please read carefully:
- Voices In Power uses a raffle-based open mic sign-up
- Sign-ups open when doors open & close when the show begins (7PM-7:45PM)
- Poets must be present to sign up
- Poets are selected randomly throughout the night
- Each poet is given 5 minutes for one poem
- Signing a raffle ticket does not guarantee you’ll perform
Please respect the process & time limits so everyone has the best experience possible.
Event Details
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Host: Luis Marrero
- Featured Poet: Sophia Thakur
- DJ: TBA
- Videographer: TBA
- Venue: ArtShare LA, 801 E 4th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90013
- Doors Open: 7:00 PM
- Show Time: 7:45 PM
- Capacity: Intimate, advance tickets strongly recommended
Parking, Rideshare & Transportation
ArtShare LA is located in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles.
Parking:
Street parking is available in the surrounding area, but can be limited at night. There are several paid parking lots & garages within walking distance, we recommend arriving early to secure a spot.
Rideshare:
Uber & Lyft are the easiest & most reliable options, especially if you plan to stay for the full experience. Drop-off & pick-up is simple right outside the venue.
Public Transportation:
ArtShare LA is accessible via Metro. The closest stops include Little Tokyo/Arts District Station & nearby bus routes throughout Downtown LA. A short walk or quick rideshare from the station will get you to the venue.
Vendors, Live Painters, Photographers & Videographers
If you’re interested in vending, live painting, photographing, or capturing recaps at this event, please email:
📩 voicesinpower@gmail.com
Partnerships & Media
For sponsorships, partnerships, or media / publication opportunities, reach out to:
📩 voicesinpower@gmail.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 unless otherwise stated)- Tickets are non-refundable
If you have any questions, reach out at voicesinpower@gmai.com, & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & YouTube for updates.
Los Angeles, we’re coming to build something special. See you there!
