THEME: Authors & Artists / Family Friendly
HOST: South Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Cherry Hill African American Civic Association, and the Cherry Hill Township
FEATURES: JAMES C. ELLERBE and other authors
PRICE: FREE - https://sjacdst.org/events/authors-artists-expo-2/?occurrence=2026-05-03/ 
CONTACT: IG - @dst_sjac / Email - info@sjacdst.org

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Paul Nash & Denise Laneve, representing the North Jersey Literary Community and the Poets of the Palisades.
FEATURES: Salvatore Roseo & J.T. Trigonis
PRICE: FREE - waynepubliclibrary.org
CONTACT: njlspoetry@yahoo.com

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: The Southard Grange Playhouse
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US AT (848) 373 - 5929

THEME: OPEN MIC / SHOWCASE
HOST: SK and R.Sen
FEATURES: INK, MJVOR K, and Ahmed
PRICE: FREE / 2 Item Min.
CONTACT: FB - Jay-Silent Knight

THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci

THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!

THEME: FREE WORKSHOP / LITERARY OPEN MIC / 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE BEFORE WAITLIST
HOST: @artsbythepeople
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / https://www.artsbythepeople.org/the-platform
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / For questions, please email info@artsbythepeople.org

THEME: POETRY READING, CIVIC WORKSHOPS
HOST: South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
FEATURES: Heru Stewart
PRICE: FREE RSVP - https://www.communitycoalitiononrace.org/tapestries_stories_in_all_hues
CONTACT: @communitycoalitiononrace / FB - South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race

THEME: An open mic workshop series
HOST: @saymorepoeticsociety
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: Daphne Bishop Brown (973) 372-6400 / Shelley “Smooches” Taylor (732) 217-4717 saymorepoeticsociety@gmail.com / @saymorepoeticsociety

THEME: OPEN FORM / POETRY SERIES
HOST: @thepoetryunfold
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thepoetryunfold

THEME: An Open Studio for Literary & Ekphrastic Arts
HOST: Michelle Ortega
FEATURES: This is an intermediate workshop, limited to 12 participants. Please include "Creative Writing Il" on the subject line, submit 2 pieces of current writing to info@artsbythepeople.org.
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / @michellebelleslp / info@artsbythepeople.org

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Producer @pennies_make_dollars
FEATURES: Music by @breaknrecordsband @ambeats_732 / CALLING ALL - SINGERS, POETS
RAPPERS, MUSICIANS
COMEDIANS
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thereactivationseries @30burgers_official

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: Echo Thread Books
FEATURES: J.R. ENGALLA
PRICE: FREE - http://www.echothreadprojects.com/poets-storytellers-open
CONTACT: @echothreadbooks / EchoThreadPresents@gmail.com

THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: UZO THE POET
FEATURES: POSH
PRICE: DONATIONS SUGGESTED - https://linktr.ee/uzothepoet
CONTACT: @uzothepoet / @kocafejc

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett

THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci

THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: KEYNOTE
FEATURES: FINTERESTED IN SLAMMING, JUDGING, OR VENDING? FILL OUT OUR INTEREST FORMS IN THE INSTAGRAM BIO: @keynote__
PRICE: $15 in advance / $20 Day of/At door
CONTACT: @keynote__ / @cryoutcave

THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Jeffrey Lucas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5.00 per person - https://studio67medford.com/events/friday-night-open-mic/?occurrence=2026-04-17
CONTACT: FB - Jeffrey Lucas

THEME: 10-SLOT OPEN MIC LIST / FEATURE
HOST: Sean Battle
FEATURES: ORION FLEURS
PRICE: $20 - https://evoluculture.com/products/evolution-dopen-mic-5-16-feat-orion-fleurs-10-tickets-till-may-4th-11-59pm
CONTACT: EvoluCulture@gmail.com / @evoluculture

THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci

THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: CRAIG BRADLEY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @_craigbradley / @theyardnewarknj_sc / Artist Must Submit Tracks In Advance To donkryptonofficial@gmail.com To Perform Music!

THEME: Ready, Set, Go!
HOST: Brass Rabbit
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/story-verse-a-storytelling-and-poetic-open-mic-mar26/
CONTACT: @artscouncilofprinceton / (609) 924-8777 / fclark@artscouncilofprinceton.org

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ
FEATURES: Performers must sign up in advance for a 10-minute slot (first come, first served).
PRICE: $5 Donation from attendees; coffee, tea, and light snacks will be served.
CONTACT: Visit fccofwestfield.org/events to sign up! / FB - First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ

THEME: OPEN FORM / POETRY SERIES
HOST: @thepoetryunfold
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thepoetryunfold

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Producer @pennies_make_dollars
FEATURES: Music by @breaknrecordsband @ambeats_732 / CALLING ALL - SINGERS, POETS
RAPPERS, MUSICIANS
COMEDIANS
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thereactivationseries @30burgers_official

THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett

THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Chris Rockwell!
FEATURES: Sign ups begin at 5p
PRICE: $5 Food/drink minimum.
CONTACT: @mrchrisrockwell

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: POSITIVE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE ADMISSON
CONTACT: @bestthingcreated

THEME: Poetry Workshop
HOST: Jersey City Writers
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE - https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf
CONTACT: https://meet.google.com/vcz-bdvw-npf or you can RSVP on the meetup page!

THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: MARKESE HUMPHREY
FEATURES: MALIK ANKH NETER, TRE' G, JOSEPH REUBEN FULLER, EMORY MARSHALL JR.,
TODD EVANS, STACY WILLIAMS / DJ: UNCLE SKIP / LIVE BAND: RRE BAND WITH SCOTTY TRENT
PRICE: $35 (DINNER INCLUDED) - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trenton-divine-poetry-night-out-expression-of-a-mothers-love-tickets-1980809175566
CONTACT: 609-433-4218 / 609 255-3826

THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci

THEME: FREE WORKSHOP / LITERARY OPEN MIC / 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE BEFORE WAITLIST
HOST: @artsbythepeople
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / https://www.artsbythepeople.org/the-platform
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / For questions, please email info@artsbythepeople.org

THEME: An open mic workshop series
HOST: @saymorepoeticsociety
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: Daphne Bishop Brown (973) 372-6400 / Shelley “Smooches” Taylor (732) 217-4717 saymorepoeticsociety@gmail.com / @saymorepoeticsociety

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Producer @pennies_make_dollars
FEATURES: Music by @breaknrecordsband @ambeats_732 / CALLING ALL - SINGERS, POETS
RAPPERS, MUSICIANS
COMEDIANS
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thereactivationseries @30burgers_official

THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THEME: ONLY 10 SLOTS OPEN MIC AVAILABLE / $50 CASH PRIZE
HOST: Eric Crow Draven
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: ADMISSION $10
CONTACT: FB - Eric Crow Draven

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: The Southard Grange Playhouse
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US AT (848) 373 - 5929

THEME: POETRY/ COMEDY / DEBAUCHERY
HOST: DAMIAN RUCCI & CARL CALLAN
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @DamianRucci

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURE
HOST: Echo Thread Books
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: FREE - http://www.echothreadprojects.com/poets-storytellers-open
CONTACT: @echothreadbooks / EchoThreadPresents@gmail.com

THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: CRAIG BRADLEY
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @_craigbradley / @theyardnewarknj_sc / Artist Must Submit Tracks In Advance To donkryptonofficial@gmail.com To Perform Music!

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ
FEATURES: Performers must sign up in advance for a 10-minute slot (first come, first served).
PRICE: $5 Donation from attendees; coffee, tea, and light snacks will be served.
CONTACT: Visit fccofwestfield.org/events to sign up! / FB - First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Producer @pennies_make_dollars
FEATURES: Music by @breaknrecordsband @ambeats_732 / CALLING ALL - SINGERS, POETS
RAPPERS, MUSICIANS
COMEDIANS
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thereactivationseries @30burgers_official

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Willingboro Township
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: Admission is $5 (Advanced online payment preferred).
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township communicationservices@willingboronj.gov

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: KEYNOTE
FEATURES: FINTERESTED IN SLAMMING, JUDGING, OR VENDING? FILL OUT OUR INTEREST FORMS IN THE INSTAGRAM BIO: @keynote__
PRICE: $15 in advance / $20 Day of/At door
CONTACT: @keynote__ / @cryoutcave

THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Jeffrey Lucas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5.00 per person - https://studio67medford.com/events/friday-night-open-mic/?occurrence=2026-04-17
CONTACT: FB - Jeffrey Lucas

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: POSITIVE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE ADMISSON
CONTACT: @bestthingcreated

THEME: SINGERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, ACTORS, PAINTERS, POETS.
HOST: @axmoeanything
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: LUKE AT 201-491-9850 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Chris Rockwell!
FEATURES: Sign ups begin at 5p
PRICE: $5 Food/drink minimum.
CONTACT: @mrchrisrockwell

THEME: FREE WORKSHOP / LITERARY OPEN MIC / 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE BEFORE WAITLIST
HOST: @artsbythepeople
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE / https://www.artsbythepeople.org/the-platform
CONTACT: @artsbythepeople / For questions, please email info@artsbythepeople.org

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Producer @pennies_make_dollars
FEATURES: Music by @breaknrecordsband @ambeats_732 / CALLING ALL - SINGERS, POETS
RAPPERS, MUSICIANS
COMEDIANS
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thereactivationseries @30burgers_official

THEME: ONLY 10 SLOTS OPEN MIC AVAILABLE / $50 CASH PRIZE
HOST: Eric Crow Draven
FEATURES: TBA
PRICE: ADMISSION $10
CONTACT: FB - Eric Crow Draven

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: The Southard Grange Playhouse
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US AT (848) 373 - 5929

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ
FEATURES: Performers must sign up in advance for a 10-minute slot (first come, first served).
PRICE: $5 Donation from attendees; coffee, tea, and light snacks will be served.
CONTACT: Visit fccofwestfield.org/events to sign up! / FB - First Congregational Church of Westfield, NJ

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Producer @pennies_make_dollars
FEATURES: Music by @breaknrecordsband @ambeats_732 / CALLING ALL - SINGERS, POETS
RAPPERS, MUSICIANS
COMEDIANS
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @thereactivationseries @30burgers_official

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Jeffrey Lucas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5.00 per person - https://studio67medford.com/events/friday-night-open-mic/?occurrence=2026-04-17
CONTACT: FB - Jeffrey Lucas

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Seléna Maxcine
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: @selenamaxcinepoetry @damianru

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: LIAM WOLFE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Liam Burdett

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: Chris Rockwell!
FEATURES: Sign ups begin at 5p
PRICE: $5 Food/drink minimum.
CONTACT: @mrchrisrockwell

THEME: OPEN MIC
HOST: POSITIVE
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: FREE ADMISSON
CONTACT: @bestthingcreated

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Evonda "Poetyss" Thomas
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 COVER - PLEASE PAY ONLINE IN ADVANCE! - Register here: https://willingboronj.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx
CONTACT: IG - @willingborotownship / FB - Willingboro Township / (609) 877-2200

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: SUNDAY BLU
FEATURES: N/A
PRICE: $5 DONATION / Questions & accommodations
CONTACT: @sundayblu.poet / @raicesculturalcenter