Soul Space Presents Rhyme, Rhythm, and Restorations

Welcome to Soul Space Presents Rhyme, Rhythm, and Restorations! Join us at Soul Space Berkeley for a poetry open mic hosted by author, poet, and educator, with a poetry performance by Modesto's Poet Laureate, She Spits Fire, and a musical performance by neo-soul singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Leair, followed by a panel discussion on creativity and mental health. Food and drinks will be provided along with raffle prizes! To learn more, visit

Friday July 25th, 2025

Doors Open at 6pm

Open Mic List sign-ups: 6-6:30pm

Soul Space Bay Area

1835 Harmon St

Berkeley, CA 94703

Free Admission with RSVP

Headliners:

• Angela Mason-Drew (She Spits Fire) is an author, mother, dancer, poet, spoken word performer and self-proclaimed linguistic artist who has loved the rhythm and sounds of words for as long as she can remember. She is the current Poet Laureate of Modesto and author of the children's book, “Elderberry Wine.” To learn more about Angela and her word artistry, visit her on Instagram and Facebook @Angela Drew (Angela Mason) and online at
• Leair is a powerhouse Singer, Songwriter, and Producer who is frequently called, "talented", "relatable", and ‘authentic’ by his listeners. His music style is a powerful mixture of R&B, Soul, Acoustic Soul, Neo Soul, and Hip-Hop. His goal is to be known as a prominent musician whose lyrics, melodies, composition, and productions, touches the hearts and minds of his listeners. Leair wants to connect his audience to a greater frequency of music. He wants people to “Feel” again. To learn more, visit and his Instagram @leairmusic.

Open Mic Guidelines:

1. PRE-SIGN-UPS HERE:
2. If you are a poet, singer, rapper, or storyteller, here's your chance to share your voice and narratives.
3. Performers are limited to 1-2 pieces (5 mins MAX) and are encouraged to share stories connected to mental health and creativity.
4. Sorry, no music backtracks. Only acoustic.
5. Preregistration is encouraged and earns priority over walk-in sign-ups.

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