Esso Poetry Open Mic Night featuring Jonathan Oak

January 18, 2026 | Esso Coffeehouse

Join us for the first Esso Poetry Open Mic of 2026! Sign-up to read begins around 4:45 p.m. Hosted by Russ Kazmierczak, Jr.

About this month’s feature, Jonathan Oak:

Jonathan Oak is a writer and a musician. He was born and raised in the Phoenix area and was on the Phoenix and Mesa National slam poetry teams. He was also the founder and front man for bands Paper Box, Bright & Shiny, and Three Penny Walnut. He’s recorded two albums and an EP, and published three chapbooks.