# Event Details - **Event Name**: Freeport Folio 2026 Open Mic Series with Featured Poet Samaa Abdurraqib - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Featuring poet Samaa Abdurraqib, Executive Director of the Maine Humanities Council, Poet & Maine Master NaturalistAbout this EventJoin us at Meetinghouse Arts in Freeport for an evening of creativity and inspiration. The Oct 1st Freeport Folio Open Mic Poetry features poet Samaa Abdurraqib, Executive Director of the Maine Humanities Council, Poet & Maine Master Naturalist.Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to share your work or simply enjoy the power of spoken word. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts and experience the magic of live performance.Samaa Abdurraqib currently serves as the Executive Director of the Maine Humanities Council. Prior to working at Maine Humanities, Samaa held positions at the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, the ACLU of Maine, and was a Visiting Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies at Bowdoin College. She has served on the board of several Maine-based nonprofits, and has worked with many nonprofits and organizations as a contract consultant, a coach for BIPOC leaders, and a facilitator. Samaa is a certified as a Maine Master Naturalist, which allows her to lead outdoor teaching experiences for people who want to learn about the beings (plants, insects, animals) in this region. Recently, Samaa’s poetry can be found in Cider Press Review, december magazine, and Obsidian: Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora. She’s the editor of From Root to Seed: Black, Brown, and Indigenous Poets Write the Northeast (2023) and the forthcoming collection Cape Cod to Nova Scotia: Art, Ecology, Poetry of the Gulf of Maine (2027). She has been supported by residencies at Hewnoaks, Monson Arts, and Hog Island Audubon. Samaa’s chapbook, Towards a Retreat, was published by Diode Editions in August 2025, which was named as the 2026 Eric Hoffer Chapbook Award winner. Samaa was named as a finalist for the 2026 CAAPP Book Prize. | Website & Book Sales - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/freeport/freeport-folio-2026-open-mic-series-with-featured-poet-samaa-abdurraqib/100001999851365268 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Freeport - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Meetinghouse Arts - **lat**: 43.8558146 - **long**: -70.10493199999999 - **full address**: Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main Street, Freeport, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Freeport Folio 2026 Open Mic Series with Featured Poet Samaa Abdurraqib - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/71b9a9061ed492c9ec14fe1ee10fff4d840ecb4d29a4a541bc3570fa4f30828c-rimg-w960-h1280-dc5898e8-gmir.jpg?v=1788720371 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Freeport Folio 2026 Open Mic Series with Featured Poet Samaa Abdurraqib being held? - **A:** Freeport Folio 2026 Open Mic Series with Featured Poet Samaa Abdurraqib takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main Street, Freeport, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Freeport Folio 2026 Open Mic Series with Featured Poet Samaa Abdurraqib? - **A:** Freeport Folio 2026 Open Mic Series with Featured Poet Samaa Abdurraqib is organized by Freeport Folio. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Freeport Folio 2026 Open Mic Series with Featured Poet Samaa Abdurraqib 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 Freeport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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