The Black Light Open Mic: A Spoken Word Affair
About this Event
The Black Light Open Mic: A Spoken Word Affair is back. It’s officially summer and we're setting it off with our all-white edition!
What can you expect?
- Private, intimate dining space with stylish decor and a curated dinner menu
- Open mic sign-up list
- Feature performance from the award-winning, slam poet extraordinaire, GYEXP
- Afterparty and more!
Tell a friend to tell a friend—this is not the one to miss.
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Doors Open: 7:30 PM | Show Starts: 8:30 PM
Attire: DRESS TO IMPRESS (ALL WHITE EDITION!!)
Location: Cutlass Grille – 725 Eden Way North #700, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Follow us on Instagram: @blacklight_openmic
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Network & Chill
Info: Join us at 7:30 pm for 'Network and Chill' – where the doors open to all. This hour sets the scene for mingling and connections. Vibe with fellow guests in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. It's your chance to network in style before the main event kicks off.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Poetry + Vibes + You
Info: We're matching energy at our open mic session! All genres of poetry are accepted, and anyone (regardless of experience level) can sign the list. The words might be uncensored, but this is a safe space where every voice is celebrated and heard. Around 9:45 pm, our feature poet for the evening will light the mic up and give you a performance to remember!
🕑: 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
"After the show, it's the afterparty and..."
Info: It's going down when the music goes up!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18 to USD 172.57
