Melanated Metaphors: A Poetry Open Mic

Schedule

Thu Aug 20 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

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Location

George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center‎ | Austin, TX

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About this Event

Calling all poets and poetry enjoyers! Join us on Thursday, August 20 from 7:00- 9:00 PM for Melanated Metaphors, a free monthly poetry open mic hosted by Jasmine Games that gives spoken word poets a stage to share their voices with the public! Walk-on performer sign-ups open at 6:30 PM; no online sign-ups available. See you there!


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George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center‎, 1165 Angelina St., Austin, United States

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