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Margin & Mic

Margin & Mic | Downside Up | Every Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Welcome to Margin & Mic: A Club for Written & Spoken Word held in the cozy glow of Downside Up. This is your space to slow down, write freely, and speak your truth (if you feel like it). We’ll start with a prompt to get your pen moving. You’ll have time to sip, write, vibe, and…if the moment feels right, step up to the mic and share your words.

No pressure. Just expression, community, and connection.

What We Offer

Kava, signature mocktails & adaptogenic elixirs
Custom Margin & Mic journal for purchase
Bites to eat and snacks to fuel your flow
Free parking
A cozy, calm space to write, listen, and be
All are welcome (18+)

Entry

Free — we just ask that you purchase at least one menu item to support the lounge and keep the vibe alive.

Miami Loco Arts Festival

These poets and storytellers are scheduled to appear and share words at Miami Loco Arts & Music Festival 14.

KEN BOE
CLEOPACHE
PAUL MICHAEL DLOUHY
ATHENA FENIX (mexico)
DAN HOEN HULL
PAUL JONES
LOB
STEVEN E. (David) ALEXANDER McDONALD
AMY MacPHERSON
LOGAN PHILLIPS
LIBBY ROONEY
GARRETT SMITH

These poets and storytellers are scheduled to appear and share words at Miami Loco Arts & Music Festival 14.

Miami Loco Arts & Music Festival (14th Annual)

The Miami Loco Arts & Music Festival returns for its 14th year, transforming the heart of Miami, Arizona into a vibrant celebration of creativity, music, and community. This beloved annual event brings together artists, performers, and audiences from across the region for an unforgettable three-day experience—and best of all, it’s completely free to attend.

Presented by the Miami Arts Commission, a dedicated nonprofit organization, the festival has grown into one of the town’s signature cultural gatherings. From April 17–19, downtown Miami comes alive with five stages of entertainment, featuring live music, poetry, visual art, comedy, and immersive performances. Sullivan Street will be closed to traffic, allowing art and energy to flow through the streets and into local businesses.

Festival Highlights

Friday, April 17
The festival begins Friday afternoon as vendors and artists set up throughout downtown. Live music kicks off around 5:30 p.m., setting the tone for an evening of creative exploration. Highlights include a collaborative performance art showcase, a live poetry and DJ fusion set, improv theater, and a late-night comedy show.

Saturday, April 18
Saturday is a full day of art and sound, starting at 10 a.m. with live music beginning at noon. A centerpiece of the day is the Miami Loco Poetry Slam, hosted by Dan Hoen Hull, where poets compete for a $50 prize. The evening closes with the Loco Sonic Noise Revival, an experimental music showcase featuring seven boundary-pushing acts.

Sunday, April 19
Sunday opens with a community pancake breakfast at the Miami Senior Center, followed by a full day of performances and storytelling. Enjoy spoken word, literary readings, and immersive art experiences before the festival wraps up at 6 p.m.

Art, Music & Community

With over 45 bands and DJs performing throughout the weekend, the festival features talent from across Arizona—including Bisbee, Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, and Phoenix—as well as visiting artists from neighboring states.

Visual art is a major part of the experience, with exhibitions like “KAIROS: The Revealed Moment to Act Within the Sliding Door of Time” at Miami Art Works, along with pop-up galleries and installations throughout downtown.

From poetry slams and storytelling to artisan vendors and food trucks, Miami Loco offers something for every kind of creative spirit.

📅 April 17–19
📍 Miami, Arizona
🎟️ FREE Admission

For the full schedule and lineup, visit:
https://www.miamilocoartsfestival.com

Margin & Mic

Margin & Mic | Downside Up | Every Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Welcome to Margin & Mic: A Club for Written & Spoken Word held in the cozy glow of Downside Up. This is your space to slow down, write freely, and speak your truth (if you feel like it). We’ll start with a prompt to get your pen moving. You’ll have time to sip, write, vibe, and…if the moment feels right, step up to the mic and share your words.

No pressure. Just expression, community, and connection.

What We Offer

Kava, signature mocktails & adaptogenic elixirs
Custom Margin & Mic journal for purchase
Bites to eat and snacks to fuel your flow
Free parking
A cozy, calm space to write, listen, and be
All are welcome (18+)

Entry

Free — we just ask that you purchase at least one menu item to support the lounge and keep the vibe alive.

Esso Poetry Open Mic Night

Esso Poetry Open Mic Night | 3rd Sunday of the Month

April 19, 2026 | Esso Coffeehouse

The Esso Poetry Open Mic is a recurring, community-focused event held every third Sunday of the month at Esso Coffeehouse & Roastery (4700 N. 12th St., Phoenix),. The event typically begins at 5 p.m., with sign-ups for performers opening around 4:45 p.m.. Readers are generally given 5 minutes each to share their work.

When: Every third Sunday of the month, 5 p.m..
Where: Esso Coffeehouse, 4700 N. 12th St. #107, Phoenix, AZ.
Sign-ups: Roughly 4:45 p.m..
Details: Features local poets and provides an open, supportive space for spoken word, poetry, and music.

Check their Instagram (@essocoffeehouse) for specific, up-to-date monthly details and featured artists.

Sedona Library Open Mic Night

April 1st | Community Library Sedona

In collaboration with Community Library Sedona, we have been expanding our inaugural Poet Laureate program! On Wednesday, April 1, Poet Laureate Gary Every and Youth Poet Laureate Anya Blue Lior will host a poetry open mic at the Community Library Sedona firepit from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to read a verse around the warm cozy fire.

Participants can come to listen, share a favorite poem, or read something they have written themselves. We are hoping to experience a shared evening of love for literature as neighbors and new friends read poems to the community around a bonfire, which has been done long before the written word.

For more information on this and other city programs, contact Nancy Lattanzi at nlattanzi@sedonaaz.gov or 928-203-5061.

Sedona Poetry Slam

April 4, 2026 | Mary D Fisher Theater

The Sedona Poetry Slam returns to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in West Sedona for a poetry slam on Saturday, April 4. Admission is free to all, thanks to the sponsorship of the Northern Arizona Book Festival, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that holds the annual festival the weekend of April 12, 13 and 14, in Flagstaff.

April is also National Poetry Month, so the best way to support poetry is seeing a showcase of the best poets in Northern Arizona. Many of the competing poets from the Sedona Poetry Slam will be showcasing their work, along with Flagstaff Poetry Slam, which are both festival partners.

Audience members can expect everything from heartfelt confessions to biting political satire, as poets compete for cash prizes and a chance to represent Sedona at statewide competitions.

A poetry slam is like a series of high-energy, three-minute one-person plays, judged by the audience. Slam poetry is an art form that allows written page poets to share their work alongside theatrical performers, hip-hop artists and lyricists.

Poets come from as far away as Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott and Flagstaff, competing against local poets from Sedona and Cottonwood, college poets from Northern Arizona University and youth poets from Verde Valley high schools. All types of poetry are welcome on the stage, from street-wise hip-hop and narrative performance poems, to political rants and introspective confessionals. Any poem is a “slam” poem if performed in a competition. All poets get three minutes per round to entertain and inspire the audience with their creativity.

Anyone can sign up to compete in the slam for the $75 grand prize and $25 second-place prize. To compete in the slam, poets will need three original poems, each lasting no longer than three minutes. No props, costumes nor musical accompaniment are permitted. The poets are judged Olympics-style by five members of the audience selected at random at the beginning of the slam.

Email foxthepoet@yahoo.com to sign up early to compete or by the Friday before the slam, or sign up at the door the day of the slam. Poets who want to compete should purchase a ticket in case the roster is filled before they arrive.

For more information, visit sedonafilmfestival.com or foxthepoet.blogspot.com.

Ghost Poetry Show Writing Night

PHOENIX, AZ – Ghost Poetry Show Writing Night

April 14th, 2026 | Changing Hands Bookstore

Want to make time to write and meet other like-minded people in the local writing community? Don’t miss Ghost Poetry Show’s free monthly writing prompt night!

Here’s how the evening works. We’ll pick an attendee-submitted prompt, set a timer for seven minutes while everyone writes, and give an opportunity to share for those who want to do so before moving on to the next prompt. All you need is something to write on—smartphone, laptop, notebook, it’s up to you. If you’d like to make more time to write or meet a new friend, you won’t want to miss it.

This event is at our Phoenix location at 300 West Camelback Road, steps from the uptown Light Rail stop and directly across from the Park and Ride at Third Ave and Camelback.

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Walk-In Wednesday Open Mic

Walk-In Wednesday Open Mic hosted by Walt Richardson

Every Wednesday | 5pm – 10pm | Tempe Center for the Arts

Musicians (acoustic preferred) and poets are welcome. Performers are allowed two songs or two poems not to exceed 10 minutes total. This includes set-up and take down. Musicians must provide their own instruments or recorded music. CDs and iPods are preferred. Covers and original music are welcome. Microphones, music stands, P.A. system provided. No cover charge.

About host, Walt Richardson: Walt Richardson is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He is most known for his work with reggae and world music ensembles Driftwood and Morning Star. He is a celebrated music veteran in the Tempe, Arizona area where his humanitarian contributions to the music community and music in schools (with an emphasis on cultural diversity) have been recognized with numerous awards.

Open Mic Open Studio

Open Mic Open Studio | Free Poetry & Art Night in Downtown Phoenix

Open Mic Open Studio is a free, collaborative arts experience in Downtown Phoenix, presented by PHX Poetry Slam and Evoke Presents. This immersive event brings together poetry, music, and live visual art — all unfolding in real time.

If you’re looking for a Phoenix open mic that welcomes all creative mediums, this is your space.

Event Details

Event Name: Open Mic Open Studio
Date: Saturday, February 28
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Overdue
Address: 1348 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ
Cost: Free

Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, Overdue provides an intimate, creative setting perfect for live poetry, collaborative art, and community expression.

What to Expect

Open Mic Open Studio is more than a poetry reading — it’s a multi-disciplinary art experience.

🎤 Open mic poetry performances
🎶 Live music
🎨 Real-time visual art creation
🖌️ A community canvas with free art supplies
👩‍🎨 Curated local artists creating throughout the night

Whether you’re a spoken word poet, musician, painter, sketch artist, or creative explorer, all mediums are welcome.

Arrive at 6:30 PM sharp to sign up for the open mic. Stay all night to create, connect, and be inspired.

Hosted & Featured Artists

Hosted by: B-Jam
Featuring: Orbit Corbett

Co-Hosted by:
RaeJeana Alcala
Instavalence
Maya Dzwil

Featured Artists Include:
Maya Dzwil
RaeJeana Alcala

Expect dynamic performances, collaborative energy, and a supportive creative environment powered by leaders in the Phoenix poetry and arts community.

About PHX Poetry Slam

PHX Poetry Slam is one of Arizona’s premier spoken word organizations, known for cultivating powerful performance poetry, hosting competitive poetry slams, and building inclusive creative spaces throughout the Valley.

About Evoke Presents

Evoke Presents curates immersive arts experiences that elevate local creatives and foster collaboration across artistic disciplines in Phoenix.

Why You Should Attend

If you’re searching for:

A free open mic in Phoenix
A Downtown Phoenix poetry event
A spoken word slam alternative
A community art night in Arizona
A creative networking event for artists

Open Mic Open Studio delivers all of it — in one space, one night.

This is where poetry meets paint.
Where music meets movement.
Where inspiration happens live.

All creatives welcome. All mediums welcome.
This is your space.

Walk-In Wednesday Open Mic

Walk-In Wednesday Open Mic hosted by Walt Richardson

Every Wednesday | 5pm – 10pm | Tempe Center for the Arts

Musicians (acoustic preferred) and poets are welcome. Performers are allowed two songs or two poems not to exceed 10 minutes total. This includes set-up and take down. Musicians must provide their own instruments or recorded music. CDs and iPods are preferred. Covers and original music are welcome. Microphones, music stands, P.A. system provided. No cover charge.

About host, Walt Richardson: Walt Richardson is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He is most known for his work with reggae and world music ensembles Driftwood and Morning Star. He is a celebrated music veteran in the Tempe, Arizona area where his humanitarian contributions to the music community and music in schools (with an emphasis on cultural diversity) have been recognized with numerous awards.