# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FREE VERSE: A Juneteenth Open Mic | Hosted by Tender René w/ DJ Jo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Poet House Presents every.Word Poetry's FREE VERSE: A Juneteenth Open Mic & AfterpartyAbout this Event⚠️ IMPORTANT RSVP INFORMATIONRSVPs for this event must be completed through The VORTEX website. RSVPs made on Eventbrite will NOT grant entry.? Official RSVP link (required for entry):https://the-vortex.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUf000003tOw1MAEThis Eventbrite page is for information only.Performer sign-up is available at the box office. Prioritizing Black voices on the mic.Afterparty immediately follows the open mic from 10PM-12:30AM inside the Butterfly Bar.Celebrate Juneteenth with an unforgettable night of poetry, music, and community at every.Word Poetry’s FREE VERSE. Hosted by Tender René with sounds by DJ Jo, this special open mic and afterparty uplifts Black artistry, storytelling, and collective joy through spoken word performance.Blending the intimacy of spoken word with the energy of a live cultural event, FREE VERSE creates space for both emerging and established artists to share work rooted in truth, resistance, vulnerability, humor, memory, and imagination. Audience members are invited not only to witness performance, but to participate in a living celebration of Black artistry and community connection.For years, every.Word Poetry has become known throughout Austin for cultivating vibrant, care-centered artistic spaces where poetry exists beyond the page. FREE VERSE continues that tradition through a Juneteenth gathering that honors liberation as both remembrance and ongoing practice.Whether you’re stepping to the mic or coming to witness powerful voices, FREE VERSE invites you into a space of liberation, creativity, and connection.Sponsored by The VORTEX.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/free-verse-a-juneteenth-open-mic-hosted-by-tender-rené-w-dj-jo/100001990358206976
- **Event Categories**: open-mic, art, literary-art, juneteenth, performances, entertainment, spoken-word, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - door_time: 2026-06-21T00:30:00Z
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: The VORTEX
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Austin
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The VORTEX
- **lat**: 30.2838935
- **long**: -97.7174683
- **full address**: The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Road, Austin, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FREE VERSE: A Juneteenth Open Mic | Hosted by Tender Rene w/ DJ Jo being held?
  - **A:** FREE VERSE: A Juneteenth Open Mic | Hosted by Tender Rene w/ DJ Jo takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Road, Austin, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FREE VERSE: A Juneteenth Open Mic | Hosted by Tender Rene w/ DJ Jo?
  - **A:** FREE VERSE: A Juneteenth Open Mic | Hosted by Tender Rene w/ DJ Jo is organized by every.Word Poetry.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FREE VERSE: A Juneteenth Open Mic | Hosted by Tender Rene w/ DJ Jo is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FREE VERSE: A Juneteenth Open Mic | Hosted by Tender Rene w/ DJ Jo sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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