Black Open Mic Poetry Night ft. Black Snow hosted by Xach Blunt at AvantGarden – Houston, TX
Black Open Mic Poetry Night ft. Black Snow hosted by Xach Blunt at AvantGarden – Houston, TX
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Our open mics are open to all to attend; however, the spots on the mic this week will be reserved for members of the black community. There’ll be an open mic as well as poems from out host Free. K, featured reader Xach Blunt and more. Our signup lists go up at 7:30 pm. Most individuals start arriving before then to guarantee a spot on the list. First come. First serve. Come see local poets from all across the greater Houston area share original works of poetry.
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