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Dirty Mic

Dirty Mic Thursday | 7pm | Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea, and Gallery

Step into the dim-lit hum of voices, coffee, and courage at Jarrod’s Coffee and Tea, where Thursday nights belong to the bold.

Dirty Mic isn’t about polish—it’s about presence. It’s where poems spill out unfiltered, stories find their edge, and first-timers share the stage with seasoned performers. Whether your words are raw, rhythmic, aching, or electric, this is a space that listens.

Expect an intimate room, a warm cup in hand, and a lineup that shifts with the heartbeat of Mesa’s creative scene. No pretension, no pressure—just a mic, a moment, and whatever you bring to it.

Details:

🎤 Open mic format (poetry, spoken word, storytelling, more)
☕ Coffeehouse setting with drinks and light fare available
💸 Free to attend and participate
🔞 18+ event

Come early to sign up, or just settle in and take it all in. Some nights whisper. Others roar. Every night leaves a mark.

Dirty Mic

Dirty Mic Thursday | 7pm | Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea, and Gallery

Step into the dim-lit hum of voices, coffee, and courage at Jarrod’s Coffee and Tea, where Thursday nights belong to the bold.

Dirty Mic isn’t about polish—it’s about presence. It’s where poems spill out unfiltered, stories find their edge, and first-timers share the stage with seasoned performers. Whether your words are raw, rhythmic, aching, or electric, this is a space that listens.

Expect an intimate room, a warm cup in hand, and a lineup that shifts with the heartbeat of Mesa’s creative scene. No pretension, no pressure—just a mic, a moment, and whatever you bring to it.

Details:

🎤 Open mic format (poetry, spoken word, storytelling, more)
☕ Coffeehouse setting with drinks and light fare available
💸 Free to attend and participate
🔞 18+ event

Come early to sign up, or just settle in and take it all in. Some nights whisper. Others roar. Every night leaves a mark.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WHAM Open Mic Night

Join local poets, writers, storytellers, musicians, and spoken word performers for WHAM Open Mic Night, a welcoming community arts event held every 3rd Friday of the month at the WHAM Arts Center in Surprise, Arizona. WHAM, which stands for West Happening Arts Movement, is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting creativity, arts education, and community engagement throughout the West Valley. Whether you are a seasoned performer or stepping up to the mic for the very first time, WHAM Open Mic Night offers an inclusive and inspiring creative space for voices of all styles and backgrounds.

This monthly Arizona open mic event celebrates poetry, storytelling, live performance, creative writing, and artistic expression in a supportive atmosphere designed to connect artists and audiences.

A Creative Community for Poets and Performers

WHAM Open Mic Night is more than an open mic — it is a gathering place for Arizona’s creative community. Attendees can share original poetry, spoken word, short prose, music, humor, personal essays, and experimental performance pieces.

Participants are encouraged to bring:

Original poetry
Spoken word performances
Short stories and flash fiction
Memoir and personal essays
Acoustic music
Experimental and multimedia work

Audience members are also welcome to simply listen, connect, and enjoy an evening of local arts and culture.

Event Details

Event: WHAM Open Mic Night
Hosted By: West Happening Arts Movement (WHAM)
Location: WHAM Arts Center, Surprise, Arizona
When: Every 3rd Friday of the Month
Time: 6:30 PM
Type: Open Mic / Poetry Reading / Spoken Word Event
Audience: All ages welcome unless otherwise noted
Format: Open community mic with featured readers and performers when scheduled

Arizona Poetry and Spoken Word Scene

WHAM Open Mic Night supports Arizona’s growing literary and performing arts scene by providing a consistent venue for emerging and established artists to share their work. The event welcomes poets, writers, musicians, educators, students, and community members from across Arizona.

For many performers, open mic nights are an important place to develop confidence, test new material, and connect with fellow creatives. WHAM continues that tradition by fostering an encouraging environment rooted in artistic expression and community support.

Why Attend WHAM Open Mic Night?

Discover local Arizona poets and performers
Share your original creative work
Connect with Tucson and Arizona arts communities
Experience live poetry and spoken word performances
Support independent artists and literary culture
Enjoy an evening of creativity, storytelling, and community

Esso Poetry Open Mic Night

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

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.

Dan seaman prescott arizona poetry meetup may 27

Prescott Poet Meetup

Prescott Poetry Meetup at The Cove

Wednesday, May 27 • 6:30 PM

Join the Prescott poetry community this month for a special educational workshop focused on one of the most important — and most overlooked — performance skills: using the microphone effectively.

Whether you’re brand new to reading your work aloud or a seasoned performer looking to sharpen your delivery, this interactive session with Dan Seaman will help you speak with more confidence, clarity, and impact.

No RSVP or fee is required to attend — just come as you are and bring something familiar to read aloud.

⭐ See you there!

Special Workshop: Microphone & PA Skills with Dan Seaman

Dan Seaman has been working behind a microphone since his radio days began in 1983. In this hands-on workshop, he’ll share practical techniques for using microphones and PA systems effectively in live performance settings.

Participants will have the opportunity to read a piece of their own work and receive constructive feedback, along with tips for improving vocal delivery, microphone technique, and audience connection.

If you’ve ever felt nervous speaking into a mic, struggled to project confidently, or worried your delivery wasn’t doing your words justice, this workshop is for you.

What You’ll Learn

Better microphone technique
How to avoid common mic mistakes
Tips for clearer, stronger live readings
Building confidence with amplified speaking
Improving stage presence and vocal delivery

Dan’s background also includes voice acting, emceeing/hosting, improv readings, and performing original written works since 1997 — giving him decades of real-world experience with live audio and public performance.

Bring a short piece you know well and come ready to learn!

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: The Cove, Prescott
Cost: Free to attend
RSVP: Not required