The Turn Up Open Mic

You're invited to The Turn Up, an open mic experience presented by Torch Literary Arts. All are welcome! Poets, storytellers, and songwriters are welcome to sign up for the open mic. Black and BIPOC women are encouraged to share their original work.

Get there early to get on the list! 3 minutes each.

$10 + fees (Note: the Torch Center is cashless.)

* All sales are final. No refunds.

Thank you for supporting Torch Literary Arts and Black women writers!

is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established to publish and promote creative writing by Black women. We publish contemporary writing by emerging and experienced writers alike. Torch has featured work by Tayari Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Crystal Wilkinson, Patricia Smith, Natasha Trethewey, Sapphire, and others. Programs include the Wildfire Reading Series, writing workshops, retreats, and special events.

This program is made possible with support from the City of Austin, the Burdine Johnson Foundation, the Poetry Foundation, the Texas Commission on the Arts, Austin Community Foundation, Art Power, and individual donors. .