Lyrical Sanctuary Student Showcase

Schedule

Wed May 06 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!
May 6 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6-6:45 p.m. | Creative Writing Workshop | Union 119
7-9 p.m. | Open Mic & Feature Performance | Union Fireside Lounge
Celebrate the final Lyrical Sanctuary of the semester with an evening dedicated to the incredible talent within our own UWM community! Join us as our amazing student poets take center stage, sharing their voices, stories, and artistry. Come be inspired, uplifted, and reminded of the power of creativity as we close out the year with this special showcase of campus brilliance.
For more information or to request accommodations contact Sociocultural Programming: [email protected]
Sponsored by Sociocultural Programming
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Union Fireside Lounge, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211-3361, United States

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