SAY WORD WEDNESDAYS | JUNETEENTH BLACK AF (VOL.II)

Say Wordddd!!!

Come vibe with us! Wednesday night at 273 S Third St, Columbus OH.

Curated & Hosted by Artistic Genius

Say Word Wednesdays is a night dedicated to poets and poetry lovers. You can always expect sensational performances from some of the best poets in and beyond the city at SAY WORD. Hosted every 3rd Wednesday of the month, this gathering creates space for powerful storytelling, connection, and community.

This month, we’re celebrating Juneteenth with a special show, this time with two headlining features. Yahawashi from Dayton and DJ Tha Phloet from Detroit, both powerhouse poets, who represent Black culture in their artisty.

When: 6/17/26

Time: 7:00-9:30 PM

Where: Ludie Senatus Gallery: 273 S Third St, Columbus OH 43215

What: Raw Poetry, Wine, Food, Trivia and Great vibes!

Headlining Features: Yahawashi and DJ Tha Phloet

Open Mic Features: TBA

Dress Code: Casual or preferred

The following event regulations apply:

• Sign ups on site (random order)
• RESPECT THE POETS/RESPECT THE MIC
• No weapons allowed
• No outside alcoholic beverages
• This is a safe space for ALL, hatred of any kind will NOT be tolerated
• All ticket sales are final, NO REFUNDS (Tickets purchased can be used for future shows, reach out for more info)

Performers:

• Poetry/Spoken-word only
• Open mic sign ups will start at 7:00 & close at 8:15 OR until the list fills up. Early arrival is encouraged! Note: There will be no spots saved. First come first serve.
• 5 min max- 1 Poem under 5 minutes (as we move through the list we will open this up)
• Please be respectful & support other poets
• DO YOUR THING!

Vendor Opportunities: Contact [email protected] to be a vendor, we're specifically looking for a food vendor.

STATEMENT FROM ARTISTIC GENIUS:

I BELIEVE POETS DESERVE SANCTUARIES, SAFE SPACES WHERE CREATIVITY CAN FLOURISH. BEING A POET MYSELF, I AIM TO CREATE SUCH A HAVEN FOR YOU.

WHETHER YOU’VE GOT SOME SKIN IN THE GAME

OR IT’LL BE YOUR FIRST TIME ON THE MIC,

SAY WORD WEDNESDAYS IS TAILORED JUST FOR YOU.

TO OUR AUDIENCE, A HEARTFELT THANK YOU IN ADANCE

GET READY FOR A CAPTIVATING SHOW! COME VIBE OUT, MAKE NEW

CONNECTIONS AND LEAVE WITH SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE.

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