Discover Community Cafe Presents Get-Hype Open-Mic

Join us for @Discover_Community_Cafe Presents: Get-Hype Open-Mic hosted by Oakland raised author and poet, @imjrice. Come through to this FREE EVENT at 3207 Louise Street, Oakland, CA 94608 on Friday February 20th, 2026 from 6:00-9pm for an open mic like no other. Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

We will feature poet, author, and healer, Ladi Rev (@LadiRev) performing a full poetry set. We will also have a Writer's Workshop with Elio @whyarethetreestalkingtome. Don’t miss out on the most hype open mic around!

Get-Hype Open-Mic

3207 Louise Street

Oakland, CA 94608

Friday 2/20/26

Writer's Workshop: 6:00 - 6:45pm

Open Mic Sign-ups: 6:30 - Until Full

Showtime: 7:00 - 9:00pm

FREE EVENT

LadiRevolutionary (@LadiRev) is an educator, poet, and healer from Bayview Hunters Point, San Francisco, CA. She is passionate about community, education, and healing. She has over a decade of experience working as a facilitator/educator in youth development and has created trauma-informed youth development curriculum and workshops. LadiRev also facilitates healing workshops for service providers and community members that work and reside in Bayview Hunters Point. Lastly, she is the host of Talkn Owt Da Side of Da Necc podcast which focuses on individual healing practices for everyday life. To learn more, visit ladirevshealingcorner.com

Open Mic Guidelines:

1. Each performer is allowed to perform 1 piece (poem, song, short comedy set, etc) but 5 mins max.

2. We will have a bluetooth speaker for backing tracks but be patient with the tech.

3. Keep your content somewhat appropriate for all ages

4. Please support the cafe with a purchase (or 2).

Learn more: discovercommunity.cafe & jrrice.com

Future Friday Events:

- March 6th - featuring @ junispeaks

- March 20th - featuring @protectedpoet

- April 3rd - 1st Poetry Showcase

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Host or Publisher J.R. Rice