# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Raise It, Spoken Work Showcase Ft. Kay Fraser, Apollo the Child, & Jenica Kay
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Doors 7:00pm | Show 7:30pm 

Join us for the first ever edition of Raise It, Ottawa's newest spoken word series! Get ready for a warm evening of poetry and community

This spoken word showcase features Vancouver poet Kay Fraser, as well as Ottawa's own Apollo the Child, and Jenica Kay. 

Tickets available online or at the door

You are also invited to join us on July 4th for a workshop facilitated by Kay Fraser, "Anchor: Elevating Your Craft Through Wellness, Ritual and Embodiment Practices." Venue and registration coming soon
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Kay Fraser (She/Her) is an award winning spoken word poet, published writer, educator and wellness practitioner. With a commitment to healing, liberation and decolonization, her works strikes a balance between individual musings and social commentary; navigating the experiences that make, shape and break us as individuals and as a whole.
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Khaleefa ‘Apollo the Child’ Hamdan is an accomplished spoken word poet, hip hop artist, and former radio host, known for his commitment to youth empowerment through the arts. As a former co-director of the Urban Legends Poetry Collective, he pioneered the Youth Speak program in collaboration with the Ottawa Public Library, providing free after-school writing opportunities for young people.

Apollo's impactful work includes his celebrated cinepoem, "My Hero Drives a Cab," which has been featured on Button Poetry, as well as his participation in the CBC documentary "In Their Words." A seasoned representative of Ottawa, he has showcased his talent on nine national stages.

In addition to his artistic endeavors, Apollo is one half of the innovative hip hop funk duo Funky Colours. He actively engages in the arts community, mentoring emerging artists and championing positive change through creative expression.
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Jenica Kay (they/them) is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, and spoken word poet. Former Slam Master of Capital Slam, and current Slam Master and Co-Director of Urban Legends Poetry Collective, Jenica has been working to build Ottawa's spoken word community for over a decade. Their poetry centers around themes of healing, growth, and personal exploration.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/raise-it-spoken-work-showcase-ft-kay-fraser-apollo-the-child-and-jenica-kay/200030318370106
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, health-wellness, dance, Entertainment, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Art House
- **lat**: 45.41303
- **long**: -75.70246
- **full address**: Art House, 555 Rue Somerset O, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K1, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Raise It, Spoken Work Showcase Ft. Kay Fraser, Apollo the Child, & Jenica Kay being held?
  - **A:** Raise It, Spoken Work Showcase Ft. Kay Fraser, Apollo the Child, & Jenica Kay takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Art House, 555 Rue Somerset O, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K1, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Raise It, Spoken Work Showcase Ft. Kay Fraser, Apollo the Child, & Jenica Kay?
  - **A:** Raise It, Spoken Work Showcase Ft. Kay Fraser, Apollo the Child, & Jenica Kay is organized by Raise It Poetry.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Raise It, Spoken Work Showcase Ft. Kay Fraser, Apollo the Child, & Jenica Kay is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Raise It, Spoken Work Showcase Ft. Kay Fraser, Apollo the Child, & Jenica Kay sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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