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The People’s Poets (Open Mic)

Woodlawn MIC 1425 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR, United States

The People's Poets is hosted every 3rd Saturday. We have been a huge success so far and we want to continue that energy this month! We call ourselves "The People's Poets" because our goal is to amplify voices of color while providing a safe place for displaced communities in Portland. While we welcome and encourage everyone to attend and support, we exclusively reserve the open mic as a platform for writers of color. 2$ suggested donation. Light refreshments provided. You may contact Woodlawn MIC, or host Brianna Grisby for questions or to sign up in advanced. You may also sign up on Saturday from 5:30-6:00pm. Bring a date, some friends, family, or even pull up alone, you will be greeted and welcomed! Hope to see…

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Free – $2

FIYAS Place productions presents No Man Can Hinder Me

Woodlawn MIC 1425 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR, United States

No Man Can Hinder Me takes you on a journey from slavery, emancipation to "freedom" through storytelling & the meanings of eight songs. This production educates you on why they sung these songs and their underground codes & meanings. Prior to the production there will be a pre-show, showcasing some of Portland's Awesome! Amazing & very talented local artist & more! And last but not least you will be able to enjoy meet & great some of Portland's local vendors!! Remember...Let No Man Hinder You!!

Free

HOT MIC

Woodlawn MIC 1425 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR, United States

In February, two Black women organizers were unexpectedly laid off in an attempt to quietly dissolve the radical organizing collective, The Woodlawn MIC. Located in the heart of NE Portland’s historically Black, and heavily gentrified Woodlawn neighborhood, The Woodlawn MIC is the city’s only space dedicated to the preservation of local, progressive, Black- and Brown-led community organizations. Since 2017, The MIC has been returning space, place, power, and resources directly to BIPOC communities and organizers, by circumventing structural accessibility gaps that limit our ability to organize ourselves, create our own solutions, and build within our own communities. HOT MIC is an open mic & fundraiser presented by Gentrification is WEIRD! for these women extending themselves to keep the collective running and make Portland a better…

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Free – $10

The People’s Poets (Open Mic)

Woodlawn MIC 1425 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR, United States

We are back!!! We call ourselves "The People's Poets" because our goal is to amplify voices of color while providing a safe place for displaced communities in Portland. While we welcome and encourage everyone to attend and support, we exclusively reserve the open mic as a platform for writers of color! 2$ suggested donation. Light refreshments provided. About Blacque Butterfly Darlene Solomon-Rogers aka Blacque Butterfly is a spoken word artist, singer, songwriter, entertainer and activist. Her love for the arts has allowed her to explore several layers of her calling. Be it spoken word, motivational speaking, singing, theater or event planning or promoting she has allowed the Creator to use her ministry to inspire others to follow their calling. Blacque Butterfly is a native Oregonian,…

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Free – $2
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