Open Mic Mixer @ Newark Culture Club

The weekend starts HERE.

Before the panels, before the stages, before the magic officially goes down — we are gathering the writers, the editors, the creatives, and the culture-makers for a Newark welcome you will not forget.

The Sound of Our Stories is the kickoff mixer for Black Writers Weekend Newark and the energy is going to be UNMATCHED. Come ready to vibe, connect, and celebrate with your people in a room that was built for exactly this moment.

Here is what you are walking into:

Live Open Mic — hear raw, real, powerful voices take the stage and set the tone for the entire weekend

Live Music — the soundtrack to our stories, all night long

Cocktails flowing — because every great story starts with a great drink in hand

Real conversations — the kind that turn strangers into collaborators and collaborators into community

This is not just a mixer. This is the moment Black creatives find their people. This is where the weekend begins and the connections that last a lifetime are made.

Newark, the culture is in the building. Come get your seat at the table.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now — link in bio.

📍 Newark Culture Club | Newark, NJ 🗓️ April 24, 2026 | 5PM – 8PM

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