Poetry Open Mic Night
Schedule
Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
506 S. Sterling Street | Morganton, NC
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The power of poetry unites us. Poetry Open Mic at the Burke Arts Council Theater
Friday, March 6th. 7 - 8:30PM
Emcee: Kyra Freeman of Morganton
Free and open to the public (over 18). Donations are welcome and appreciated.
Refreshments will be available for purchase
About the Night:
This open mic creates a welcoming space for people who live in or wander near Burke County to gather and share poems aloud. Bring your voice, your favorite lines, or simply come to listen and soak in the evening.
How to Participate:
Read or recite your own original work;
Share a poem by another writer that speaks to you;
Or come to listen and enjoy the community.
Please sign up in advance to read or recite using the sign-up link.
Performance limit: 8 minutes per performer; a second reading may be possible if time permits. If time allows, walk-up participants may be invited to share one or two poems.
Whether you’ve just written your first poem or have published collections, join us in the magical performance space at Burke Arts Council to share and celebrate poetry.
Code of Conduct:
Poetry open mic is a welcoming and safe space. By performing, you agree to:
Respect others: No hate speech, bullying, or any verbal or physical conduct a reasonable person would find threatening, intimidating, or humiliating.
Respect privacy: Do not record audio or video of performances without the performer’s permission.
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Where is it happening?
506 S. Sterling Street, 506 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655-3573, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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