Discover Community Cafe Presents Get-Hype Open-Mic
About this Event
Come through for another night of poetry, music, storytelling, laughter, and community at Get-Hype Open-Mic, hosted by Oakland-raised author and poet J.R. Rice (@imjrice).
Join us on Friday, August 21st, 2026, at Discover Community Cafe for a FREE open mic experience where poets, musicians, comedians, storytellers, and creatives of all kinds are invited to share their work. ✨
Our last August show will feature a full poetry set from the one and only, Alexis Monique (), an acclaimed author, poet, and performer from Oakland. Before the open mic, we’ll also host a free Writer's Consultation session for feedback regarding writing of all genres. Bring in a draft or excerpt, and be prepared for feedback and advice from the facilitator and host, J.R. Rice. Sign ups are on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.
📍 Get-Hype Open-Mic📅 Friday, August 21st, 2026🏠 Discover Community Cafe3207 Louise StreetOakland, CA 94608
📝 Writer’s Consultations: 6:00–6:45 PM🎙️ Open Mic Sign-Ups: 6:00 PM until full🔥 Showtime: 7:00–9:00 PM🎟️ Admission: FREE
Alexis Monique (@ampoetryproductions) is an emerging poet from Oakland, CA. She is a full time business professional who creates space under the umbrella of AM Poetry Productions to be active in her passions, which include the following:
• social justice
• women’s empowerment
• mental wellness
• health advocation
To bring those passions into practice, she does motivational and informative speeches and frequents the spoken word scene. In addition, she is the author of the newly released poetry and self-help journal titled available on Amazon.
Open Mic Guidelines:
🎤 Each performer may share 1 piece, up to 5 minutes max. Poems, songs, short comedy sets, stories, and other creative offerings are welcome.
🔊 A Bluetooth speaker will be available for backing tracks.
🌱 Please keep content appropriate for a community/all-ages environment.
☕ Please support the cafe with a purchase.
Catch the Get-Hype Open-Mic biweekly series every other Friday. 🔥
Learn more at discovercommunity.cafe and jrrice.com.
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