Clarion SF Presents Get-Hype Open-Mic Poetry Showcase

GET READY TO GET-HYPE San Francisco!!!! Clarion SF Presents: Get-Hype Open-Mic Poetry Showcase hosted by Oakland-raised author & poet J.R. Rice (@imjrice) on Friday 4/3/26 from 7-9pm.

We’re taking Get-Hype Open-Mic into our FIRST OFFICIAL SHOWCASE at @clarion_sf, featuring two of the Bay Area’s most talented poets: Moe Ministry (@iammoniquemccoy) AND Protected Poet (@protected_poet). Expect a night of raw emotions, storytelling, laughs, and real community.

📍 Clarion SF Performing Arts Center

🗓️ Friday, April 3, 2026

⏰ 7:00 –9:00PM

📝Open Mic Sign-ups: 6:30 - Until Full

🎟️ $10 entry on Eventbrite 

✨ What you’re getting:

📚 FREE book giveaway

🛍️ Merch table

🍿 Snacks + drinks

💥 Big Showcase Energy!

FEATURED POETS:

Monique “Moe Ministry” McCoy (@iammoniquemccoy) is an author & spoken word artist blending hip-hop rhythm and storytelling with powerful pieces on identity, self-love, and self-discovery. She has worked with organizations including Contra Costa Crisis Center, Urban Tilth, ACCE Action, City of Brentwood, Solano Community College, and Sonoma State University. Her debut poetry book, "Poetry's Daughter" is available now for purchase. To learn more, visit her website: www.iammoniquemccoy.com

Julian Blackmon (@Protected_Poet) is an author, international award-winning poet, actor, and entrepreneur. 2024 Berkeley Poetry Slam Grand Slam Champion. His debut poetry book, “A Piece of Me” out now.

🎭 Performance slots (NO backing tracks):

• Poetry
• Storytelling
• Comedy
• Acappella
• Acoustic (Sorry—no instrumentals or backing tracks).
• Limited to 1 poem/piece or 5 minutes on stage

🎟️ TWO 4 ONE SPECIAL - Buy 1 ticket, Get the 2nd one FREE!!! Eventbrite Tickets are limited, but you can purchase them at the door. So pull up early. Bring a friend. Leave inspired.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clarion-sf-presents-get-hype-open-mic-poetry-showcase-tickets-1984242182783?aff=erelexpmlt

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