Poetry Open Mic

Schedule

Sat Jun 20 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street, Toronto, ON, Canada | Toronto, ON

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Join hosts Raymond Helkio and Jonathan Freeman for super sassy Queer Pride special! This month our featured artist is visionary spoken word poet Truth Is… with special guest the legendary Peter Lynch! This is an all-ages, licensed PWYC event, allies always welcome! Open mic slots are 3 minutes and if you’d like to read please sign-up at the door.

DOORS + SIGN-UP 4:00 PM

Showtime 4:30 PM

Buddies is a fully accessible venue with barrier-free, gender-neutral washrooms. Thank you to the kick-ass staff at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, Tallulah's Cabaret, and The Reading Salon.


MORE INFO

https://raymondhelkio.com/poetry-open-mic  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/809670790166270

https://www.instagram.com/poetryopenmicto 

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