Lyrical Sanctuary feat. *aya

Schedule

Wed Mar 11 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Union Fireside Lounge | Milwaukee, WI

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Lyrical Sanctuary is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's monthly open mic night! Celebrating 24 years of poetic tradition, experience powerful spoken word, live art, and the opportunity to share your own creative expression. Be inspired. Speak your mind. Leave an impression.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Wednesday, March 11 | Workshop, Open Mic and Performance
6-6:45 p.m. | Creative Writing Workshop | Union 119
This workshop offers a supportive creative space for reflection and release. Through an open creation time, we will explore emotions that are currently circling through our bodies using the medium that feels most natural to us.
Bring your art supplies, journals, laptops, and an open heart—we’re going to focus on releasing whatever emotions weigh heavy on your chest on that day through your medium of choice. No experience is required, just a willingness to show up and create.

7-9 p.m. | Open Mic & Feature Performance | Union Fireside Lounge
*aya is a Palestinian singer/songwriter based in Milwaukee, creating a unique blend of indie and soul that resonates deeply with listeners. With a smooth, jazzy voice, *aya writes about universal themes like self-reflection, love, loss, mental health, and personal growth, making their music both intimate and relatable. Inspired by the artistry of Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, Faye Webster, Amy Winehouse, and Outkast, they seamlessly weave together genres to create a sound that’s unmistakably their own.

Follow *aya’s journey on Instagram @ayainthasky
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Union Fireside Lounge, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211-3361, United States

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