Poetry Open Mic

Schedule

Sat Jan 17 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | Toronto, ON

Join Raymond Helkio for poetry, performance, literature and libations. Plus you’ll be among other saucy, sassy, brassy, daring and dazzling poets!

This month our featured artist will be Honey Novick with special guest Antonio Robledo!

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.

Sign-up + doors from 4:00 PM

Showtime 4:30 PM

Buddies is a fully accessible venue with barrier-free, gender-neutral washrooms. Thank you to Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, Tahlulah's Cabert, and The Reading Salon.

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

Where is it happening?

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B4, Canada

Tickets

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