every.Word Poetry's Open Mic

every.Word Poetry Presents: Monday Open Mic in collaboration with VORTEX Voices

Date: Mondays

Time: Show 8:00-10:00PM | Bar Opens at 5PM | Poets & Musicians Check-In 7:30PM

Location: The VORTEX'S Outdoor Stage or inside The Butterfly Bar (2307 Manor Rd.)

Parking: Free and open to The VORTEX public, early arrival encouraged.

Join us for an evening of spoken word, poetry, and storytelling at every.Word Poetry's Open Mic Night, brought to you in collaboration with VORTEX Voices! Whether you're a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, or a passionate listener, we invite you to take part in our community. Share your original work, perform your favorite pieces, or simply sit back and take it all in. Before, during, and after the show, hang out at The Butterfly Bar and grab a bite to eat at Patrizi's all on the VORTEX compound.

Note: The open mic is primarily held on the outdoor stage, however in unpleasant weather, it will be held inside The Butterfly Bar or in the Eloise Theatre. In cases of unsafe road conditions, it will be canceled.

How to Participate:

Depending on planned programming, we will accept 15-20 poet & musician sign-ups.

• 7 Poet Sign-Up tickets are available online.
• 3 Musician Sign-Up tickets are avaiable online.
• The remainder of the sign-ups will be available day of at the stage.
• Poets & Musicians must check-in at the stage by 7:30pm to gurantee your spot on the list.
• By participating on stage, you consent to every.Word Poetry, The Butterfly Bar, and The VORTEX to share and use audio, video, and/or pictures of your performance on every.Word Poetry's, The Butterfly Bar's, The VORTEX's social media, website, inside the bar, and for grant-writing purposes. You also understand you are prohibited from sharing highly offensive and/or discrimantory works on stage.
• Please fill out this consent form for your full performance to be posted @everywordpoetry: https://everywordpoetry.hopp.to/mediaconsentform
• This link can also be found through link in bio @everywordpoetry.
• Thank you so much, and we cannot wait to hear your voice!

Additional Information:

• Drink specials at The Butterfly Bar for service industry and artists!
• $8 margaritas
• $2 off Amaros
• $1 off cocktails
• $6 beer + shot
• The event is free, but donations are welcome to support future events and local poets. Please donate to every.Word Poetry at: https://cash.app/$EveryWordPoetry or through the eventbrite "donation" ticket.
• All ages are welcome, but please note that some performances may contain mature content and are not censored. Parent advisory reccomended.

About First Monday Community Check-In:

On the First Monday of every month, we dedicate time to celebrate the impact of poetry and the every.Word Poetry community through pre-show testimonies and post-show interviews. Arrive at 7 PM sharp to share how every.Word Poetry has impacted your journey, and stay after the show to let us capture your words and reflections. With your consent, these digital dialogues will be shared on our platform to inspire others and grow our community even further.

For more details, follow us on @everywordpoetry and @vortex_rep on IG, FB and Tik Tok.

About : We are a collective of poets who are on a mission to inspire, create, and empower. Organized by poets Jasmine Games and Michael Hatcher.

About : We conjure urgent, unashamed art to create action in a shifting age. We embrace diverse communities, break down barriers, and elevate inclusive discourse from our home in Austin, Texas. We enliven humanity with a magical green new theatre at our Butterfly Bar and Sanctuary.

Check out The VORTEX's calendar for more shows and events!

THE VORTEX IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT.

Thank you for joining us. Prepare to be inspired, moved, and entertained. We can't wait to hear your voice!

Info: The Butterfly Bar is open from 5PM-12:00AM. Patiriz's is open from 5:00-9:30PM. Light eats and snacks also available in the bar.

Info: Check-in at the outdoor stage with Jasmine Games or Michael Hatcher. Sign-ups open until list closes. Come early to secure your spot!

Info: Enjoy the show!

Host or Publisher every.Word Poetry