Justice of the Heart: Poetry in the Park

Join us for a powerful evening of poetry, live music, comedy, and open mic under the sky at Rufus King Park. Free entry!
About this Event

Justice of the Heart: Poetry in the Park is a premier outdoor cultural arts event presented by the self-published poetry and live event brand, Poetically by Rosecursy & Company. Designed to celebrate the power of spoken word, connection, and raw creative expression, this free community gathering brings together an exceptional lineup of poets, musicians, comedians, and visual artists under the open sky.

The event offers an immersive, family-friendly space where local voices take center stage, concluding with an interactive open mic session open to the public.

📅 Key Event Details

• Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Open mic sign-ups begin at 2:30 PM)
• Location: Rufus King Park, 150-29 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11435
• Admission: Free Entry (Lawn chairs and picnic blankets highly encouraged)

🎙️ Meet the Creative Team & Lineup

• Organizer & Featured Poet: Rosecursy Jean Baptiste, performing as "Your Poeticianess," is a self-published poet, author of Justice of the Heart, and the visionary behind the brand.
• Hosts: The afternoon’s energy will be guided by co-hosts Ken Jones and Juust Jewel.
• Poetry: Soul-stirring spoken word performances by featured poet Terina.
• Live Music & Performance: High-energy performances by LDB KING paired with smooth, soulful acoustics from Canary Sounds.
• Comedy: Laugh-out-loud stand-up segments by comedian Jonas Jeannot.
• Live Art: On-site visual storytelling and live painting by I SAW Visions.

🌟 Core Objectives

• Elevate Local Voices: Providing a professional platform for emerging spoken word artists and musicians to showcase their talents.
• Foster Community Connection: Utilizing the park setting to lower barriers to the arts, making high-quality creative performances free and accessible to everyone.
• Inspire Dialogue: Centering performance themes around self-reflection, healing, and emotional truth.