New Age Open Mic - Washington DC

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Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm

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Location

2714 Georgia Ave NW | Washington, DC

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New Age Open Mic is a free, youth-led poetry showcase and open mic held every 2nd Wednesday at the historic Sankofa Cafe.
About this Event

New Age centers Poetry As Protest: where poetry meets revolutionary work. With tunes by DJ Kamea, live drummer Sundiata Gittens, and an in-house cafe and bookstore, this isn't just a mic, it's a community experience!

Organized and hosted by 2025 Youth Poet Laureate and Howard Freshman Kai Diata Giovanni and slam & typewriter poet Jayden Antwine.

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2714 Georgia Ave NW, 2714 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

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