ART WORKS Presents: Open Mic Poetry

Schedule

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

627 S Main St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601-4901, United States | Pine Bluff, AR

Advertisement
📆 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21
📍Adam B. Robinson Jr. Black Box Theater at ART WORKS on Main, 627 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff
đź’µ$10 for ARTx3 members and students; $15 for nonmembers
🙋🏽‍♂️Ages: 16+
The ARTx3 Campus will host an evening of poetic expression with “ART WORKS Presents: Open Mic Poetry,” hosted by Tru Poet.
Share spoken-word selections and original creations in an encouraging and inspiring environment, celebrating the art of poetry and storytelling.
No registration is required. Participants can enter for a chance to win door prizes. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Questions? Contact Bethany at [email protected] or call 870-536-3375.
artx3.org/all-events/art-works-presents-poetry
*
*
ABOUT THE HOST
Tru Poet is a nationally ranked poet who won second overall in the 2014 Southern Fried Poetry competition, which is the second largest poetry competition in the word, with his well-known poetry troop Foreign Tongues. He also placed fifth in the same competition in 2018 as an individual. Tru is a traveling spoken word artist, co-author, and now author, with his latest book, “Writing Through the Pain.”
He thrives off of performing in front of crowds of all sizes and in various forms, touching the mind and heart of each audience member with his thought-provoking poetry. He is notorious for bringing tears to eyes, joy to hearts, and peace to minds. He has been said to put audience members into a “poetry coma.” He has performed his astonishing poetry for thousands of individuals all across America.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

627 S Main St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601-4901, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas

Host or Publisher Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Pine Bluff

Building with Purpose for the Future (Vision Board Party)
Sat, 22 Nov at 05:00 pm Building with Purpose for the Future (Vision Board Party)

The Generator

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Holiday Market
Sun, 23 Nov at 04:00 am Holiday Market

Pine Bluff Country Club

CHRISTMAS-MARKETS-AND-FAIRS HOLIDAY
PBCC Holiday Market 2025
Sun, 23 Nov at 04:00 pm PBCC Holiday Market 2025

Pine Bluff Country Club

CHRISTMAS-MARKETS-AND-FAIRS HOLIDAY
Broadmoor\/Southwood 21st CLCC Field Trip
Mon, 24 Nov at 07:30 am Broadmoor/Southwood 21st CLCC Field Trip

801 E 34th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, United States, Arkansas 71601

\ud83c\udf92 21st CLCC Field Trip  (34th\/JMES)
Tue, 25 Nov at 07:30 am 🎒 21st CLCC Field Trip (34th/JMES)

801 E 34th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR, United States, Arkansas 71601

Pine Bluff, AR: M**der Mystery Detective Experience
Fri, 24 Feb at 10:00 am Pine Bluff, AR: M**der Mystery Detective Experience

Pine Bluff | Drive

ART THEATRE
\u201c2025 Pine Bluff Art League Annual Exhibition\u201d
Thu, 28 Aug at 05:00 pm “2025 Pine Bluff Art League Annual Exhibition”

623 S Main St

EXHIBITIONS ART
\u201c2025 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition\u201d
Thu, 18 Sep at 05:00 pm “2025 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition”

701 S Main St

EXHIBITIONS ART
\u201cMaria Botti Villegas: Voices in The Space of Time\u201d
Thu, 16 Oct at 10:00 am “Maria Botti Villegas: Voices in The Space of Time”

701 S Main St

ART EXHIBITIONS
Pine Bluff Audio Tour: Echoes of Elegance and Southern Landmarks
Fri, 24 Oct at 12:00 pm Pine Bluff Audio Tour: Echoes of Elegance and Southern Landmarks

Boone–Murphy House

ART TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

Pine Bluff

ART MUSIC
ART WORKS Presents: Open Mic Poetry
Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm ART WORKS Presents: Open Mic Poetry

627 S Main St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601-4901, United States

ART LITERARY-ART
Toy Donation Concert
Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm Toy Donation Concert

Hestand Stadium

NONPROFIT ENTERTAINMENT
Fuzzy Jeffries & The Kings of Memphis - Midtown Blues Concert Series
Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Fuzzy Jeffries & The Kings of Memphis - Midtown Blues Concert Series

128 S Main St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601-4320, United States

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Fred T & The Band - Midtown Blues Concert Series
Sat, 03 Jan at 08:00 pm Fred T & The Band - Midtown Blues Concert Series

128 S Main St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601-4320, United States

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
NSCW 2026 - Pine Bluff
Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 am NSCW 2026 - Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff / Jefferson County Library System

ART

What's Happening Next in Pine Bluff?

Discover Pine Bluff Events