# Event Details - **Event Name**: THE MUSIC OF WORDS - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: KaNikki Jakarta presents THE MUSIC OF WORDS featuring THE BAND EXPERIMENT. Join us for a night of soulful music and fulfilling poetry.About this EventKaNikki Jakarta presents THE MUSIC OF WORDS featuring THE BAND EXPERIMENT. Join us for a night of soulful music and fulfilling poetry. Arrive when the doors open to enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages. Witness what transpires when poetry and music collide!Doors open at 5:30 PMShow: 6:00 – 8:00 PMBrief Open Mic starts at 6:00$15 early bird$20 general admission$25 week of/at the doorFMI or to sign up for the open mic: email kanikkij@gmail.comABOUT THE BAND EXPERIMENTThe Band Experiment is a genre-blending collective of seasoned musicians and fresh voices, crafting a bold fusion of rock, blues, soul, and contemporary R&B. Known for their smooth grooves, gritty guitars, and heartfelt storytelling, they push past traditions to create a sound that’s both timeless and experimental. Their music is about freedom, creativity, and connection—proving that real music has no rules, only feelings.ABOUT KANIKKI JAKARTAKaNikki Jakarta’s poetry has been featured on NBC, WUSA9 and Comcast. She is the Inaugural Poet In Residence for Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association. She is an Award-Winning Performance Poet and an Amazon Best Selling Author who has toured the US and the UK. KaNikki is the First Black Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia, the author of three novels, two poetry collections, a memoir, a short story, poetry collection entitled ALABAMA GIRL, VIRGINIA WOMAN. She has curated and hosted events in the DMV area for 26 years. She can be found on social media platform @kanikkiJ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/the-music-of-words/100001993533698958 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, open-mic, fine-arts, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Athenaeum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Athenaeum - **lat**: 38.8034561 - **long**: -77.0418067 - **full address**: Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: THE MUSIC OF WORDS - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/01c8ff3472a5c92fc06bbe5efeeb7c3b8c50bf045655980b97754deed61eb95c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4492d6-gmir.jpg?v=1783778369 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is THE MUSIC OF WORDS being held? - **A:** THE MUSIC OF WORDS takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing THE MUSIC OF WORDS? - **A:** THE MUSIC OF WORDS is organized by KaNikki Jakarta, Inaugural Poet In Residence. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** THE MUSIC OF WORDS is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Listen, and you just may hear the truth…Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia, KaNikki Jakarta is an award winning poet and author of three works of fiction entitled: IN REAL LIFE, THE COLOR BLUE, & THE OTHER SIDE OF PRETTY. Recently releasing a Memoir: A PEACE OF MINE, How To Be the Wife of an Epileptic, Honor Your Vows, and Honor Yourself, and a short story and poetry collection entitled: ALABAMA GIRL, VIRGINIA WOMAH, KaNikki Jakarta is living up to her name that is interpreted as “great writer”. With over twenty seven years of writing and over a decade on the poetry scene, KaNikki Jakarta has toured the US and the UK opening for Jill Scott, Raheem DeVaughn, and Lyfe Jennings. KaNikki J. writes and recites what she calls “real life fiction” that touches her listeners to the core.She is the regular hostess of #KaNikkiHarmony 1st Mondays Open Mic Night at Busboys and Poets in Arlington, Virginia, the facilitator of the WRITE LIKE A WOMAN Networking Workshop, and the co-founder of of NUSPA (National Underground Spoken word Poetry Awards). KaNikki J. is a success at multi-tasking wearing many hats: poet, author, organizer, facilitator, and ASL Interpreter.If you think that something she says on the mic might change your life, you’re probably right.www.kanikkij.comFacebook:www.facebook.com/kanikkijTwitter:www.twitter.com/kanikkijInstagram:www.instagram.com/kanikki_j" } ] } ] ```