SIP, STROKE, SPOKEN WORD "CANVAS & CADENCE" VOLUME 1
Schedule
Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm to 11:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
500 W Southern Ave | Mesa, AZ
About this Event
SIP STROKE SPOKEN WORD: CANVAS & CADENCE (Vol. 1) is a curated late-night creative experience blending poetry, live music, visual art, and immersive audience engagement. This is not just an event—it’s a multi-sensory showcase designed to highlight regional talent while creating a visually compelling atmosphere for both in-person guests and recorded streaming content.
Bringing together over 10 poets from Arizona to Las Vegas, the night will feature a dynamic lineup of spoken word artists, alongside a featured vocalist, live musician, and interactive paint & sip session. Guests will engage in an intimate yet high-energy environment where expression flows through words, sound, and canvas.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Arrival - Check In
Host: House Band/DJ/Ric The Spoken Word Artist
Info: Guest check-in
Music by DJ
Networking + vendor engagement
Painting materials distributed
🕑: 09:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Paint & Sip Session (Part 1)
Host: Ric The Spoken Word Artist
Info: Guided instruction by Lashaya Jenae
“Love Jones” themed painting begins
Live instrumental/vocal ambiance
🕑: 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Headline Features Round 1
Host: Ric
Info: Rotating performances from featured poets
Energy builds with DJ transitions
Audience engagement moments
🕑: 11:30 PM
Headline Features Round 2 "Poetry Late Night" Hey Now Paint Session (Part 2)
Host: RIC
Where is it happening?
500 W Southern Ave, 500 West Southern Avenue, Mesa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 17.85 to USD 103.22
