Poetry Night - Food For Thought Open Mic

Schedule

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Freight 38 | Milwaukee, WI

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A fresh new poetry night experience for everyone to enjoy, from beginners to the well established. Come sign up and share
About this Event
#FoodForThoughtMKE Open MIC

Doors Open: 7pm

7-8pm - Open Mic Signup

Food For Thought Marketplace

8pm - Poetry Begins

(sign up, eat, drink, shop, network)

Show Starts: 8pm

Location: FREIGHT 38. 838 S 1ST STREET MKE WI - WALKERS POINT

Open Mic + Feature Poets + Visual Arts

Henna Tattoos + Fashion Designers + Local Entrepreneurs

+Frozen margaritas

+Full Soul Food Menu, Taco Specials, BBQ and More

+Local Black Art vendors

+Amazing Venue

+Special Guest Music: DJ GidMoney & The Ignite Djs

+ Hosted by Lature & Dj GidMoney

+Sound Healing Sessions

+Feature Local Authors

+Community Announcements

+Full Menu and Bar available

We have fun Food for Thought games to play, amazing local vendors to shop with, live music, delicious soul food and more! We will also have two feature Artist to set the tone and they both are guaranteed to captivate our souls 🔥

Don't worry if you will be arriving late! just come in quietly and grab a seat.

advanced Online tickets can be purchased at eventbrite

contact us at @foodforthoughtmke on Instagram or Food For Thought Society on facebook

for info call/text 414-841-4523



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Freight 38, 838 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, United States

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