Write About Now

Calling all poetry lovers in Phoenix!

We’ll be back with another unforgettable Write About Now Poetry experience this Saturday August 8th—and we’d love to see you there.

We’ve got the nation’s favorite poetry open mic hosted by Xach Blunt as well as grammy-nominated Shawn William as the headline performer!

Whether you’re coming to perform, celebrate, laugh, cry, or simply soak in the energy, this is one of those nights you’ll be talking about long after it’s over. Expect amazing poetry, DJ Tommy B on the 1s and 2s, and a room full of people who understand the magic of live storytelling.

🎟 Tickets are moving. Grab yours now before prices increase or we sell out.

Get your tickets here: wanpoetry.com

Bring a friend. Bring a date. Bring someone who needs to experience what live poetry can feel like.

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You know what night it is....

Recognized as the “Best Open Mic” in the country, don’t miss the Write About Now Poetry Open Mic Night happening tonight!

Our open mic poetry nights are open to all individuals ❤

We’ve got singer Chicago-raised, Houston-based Shan Del as our featured artist. Be there in person as local poets and storytellers from all across the greater Houston area share original works!

Our signup lists go up at 7:30 pm. Most individuals start arriving before then to guarantee a spot on the list.

We’ve got RC LOVE hosting and DJ BLOOM in the mix.

Plenty of free parking around the venue too or you can valet at the venue!

Get your tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995476462817?aff=oddtdtcreator

It's August and we're bringing you the best poetry shows this month!

We’ve got 16 events coming to a stage or screen near you in 7 cities, including Houston, Phoenix, Newark, Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Diego and Los Angeles. Scroll down to see more!

We’ve got poetry open mics, r&b and poetry night, our jam session w/ a live band, the Houston Individual Poetry Slam Championship, a pre-show poetry open mic before Jill Scott's concert at Smart Financial Centre, love and heartbreak poetry night and more! You can learn more about any of our events at wanpoetry.com.

We’ve got awesome featured performers Shan Del, Shawn William, Jade Boudreaux, Ken Jones, Shonnie Murrell, Kryphtic, Lyrical Paradigm, Tony McPherson, incredibulTUT, Rich Flow and class with Chibbi.

We’ve got amazing emcees Richelle Gemini, RC Love, Xach Blunt, Mason Granger, Jay Smoov, Tony McPherson, Kanei, Tella and LJ Hamilton.

We’ve got DJs Bloom, GetItReddy, Destroyer, DC, Pro$per Jone$, Chuck B, and Tommy B in the mix!

Even if you can’t make it out, we appreciate the word of mouth!

Don’t miss some of the best poetry in the nation's most iconic venues.

For tickets and more info visit >> http://wanpoetry.com

Are you ready to jam?!

If your answer is: Yes I am! Then you definitely don’t want to miss the return of our Poetic Jam Sessions and Open Mic Night THIS Tuesday!

Poetic Jam Sessions is an innovative live entertainment series happening on August 4th that infuses the traditional open mic with a dynamic live band.

We’ve got Richelle Gemini hosting, DJ GetItReddy on the controller and The Get Down Band with Armov on the guitar, Chad on the bass and AJ on the drums.

This unique blend of spoken word, music and improvisation creates a captivating and emotionally charged experience that showcases the beauty of words and melodies, making it a must-see event for lovers of the arts.

We want to welcome all poets, singers, emcees and instrumentalists to the stage. A sign up list will be available at 7:30 pm when doors open. When your name is called just let the band know the vibe and watch the best artists in Houston create in real-time.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of Houston’s thriving arts scene! Grab your friends, mark your calendars, and head over to Rudyard’s Houston!

For more details and to secure your spot, visit our website at wanpoetry.com.

We hope you’re ready to listen, move and groove!

And don’t forget the food is just as good as the poetry. Rudyard’s has been ranked a top 100 restaurant by The Houston Chronicle.

Thanks for making room for poetry in your life.

Parking! There’s plenty of free street parking as well as free parking spots in the middle of the lot across the street at Rudyard’s. If a spot has a paid parking sign. You must pay to park there.

We’ve already had some sections sell out! Reserve your seats now! wanpoetry.com >> link in bio.