Poetry Open Mic

Schedule

Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | Toronto, ON

Join hosts Raymond Helkio and Jonathan Freeman for sassy poetry, performance, literature and libations! This month our featured artist is spoken word poet Lucia De Luca!


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 


Where is it happening?

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

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