The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect is a monthly poetry event celebrating community, personal growth, and transformation. We honor the individual artist’s evolution, from caterpillar to butterfly, while also fostering a sense of collective strength and support among all participants.

The event features an open mic for emerging and established artists, along with a featured artist segment spotlighting two powerful voices within the community.

With a focus on love, support, and community building, The Butterfly Effect is more than just a poetry event—it's a space where people come together to collaborate, uplift, and celebrate the beauty of self-expression in all its forms. Whether you're a poet, artist, or simply someone who appreciates the power of words, The Butterfly Effect invites you to be part of a growing community of butterflies.

Join us for an evening of art, connection, and transformation. All are welcome.

Marlo is a spoken word artist based in Brooklyn, NY, whose powerful storytelling blends vulnerability with an animated stage presence. Her poetry delves into themes of mental health, family, grief, personal identity, and sexuality.

Marlo is a 2x slam champion and has performed at a variety of renowned organizations, including BRIC Poetry Slam, Nuyorican Poetry Slam, The Bronx Museum, The Bowery Poetry Club, One Love One Mic, Trouble Makers, Not Your Average Open Mic, and more. Her work was also published in Poets Choice’s anthology Seven Jumbled Words in 2024, which celebrates the voices of contemporary spoken word artists.

At the heart of Marlo's artistry is her commitment to building community. Whether performing on stage or writing for the page, she uses her craft to connect with others and help both herself and her audience navigate life's challenges. Marlo's poetry remains a testament to the power of vulnerability, connection, and the collective healing that art can foster.

IG: @marlospokenword

Jade Duval Your first feature of the night is a 24 year old up and coming spoken word poet. He aspires to shares his passion for poetry by exploring topics such as trauma, identity, family, humor, love, and societal / political topics. His work includes the use of rhyme schemes, word play, and figurative language such as metaphors and imagery. Besides poetry, he is a scientist/engineer who graduated from NYU Tandon School of Engineering with honors and will be joining the fellowship teach for america. His hobbies include programming, making electric circuits, arts and crafts, and learning to play the keyboard. He feelS blessed to be surrounded by all the wonderful poets, artists and musicians within the community and hopes to be an inspiration in the world of science teaching and poetry.

IG: @star_like_the_poet

King Kamayera, a Bronx native with Malian roots, is a renowned Off-Broadway poet and storyteller inspired by the rhythms of Tupac Shakur, Kanye West, and Lauryn Hill. His work blends powerful narratives on social justice, vulnerability, and cultural issues that impact the African Diaspora.

Set to release his debut spoken word album, “Blackberry Molasses,” in March 2025, King Kamayera is also the author of “Love Chronicles: Vol. 1,” which has sold nearly 100 copies within its first two months. He has headlined stages across America, including Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Atlanta, and Houston. A seven-time slam winner of the legendary Friday Night Slam at the legendary Nuyorican Poets Café, he continues to build a legacy of excellence in spoken word.

IG: @king.kamayera

We look forward to welcoming you to our space to celebrate and recognize poetry of all forms. Pop out and tell a friend to tell a friend!!!

For any questions please contact [email protected]

Host or Publisher @marlospokenword