# Event Details - **Event Name**: Say It Loud!- Black Poetry Open Mic - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Black poets, artists, storytellers, and community together for an evening of poetry and connection. Never shared to established welcomed!About this EventSAY IT LOUD! — Black Poetry & CommunityThe 4th EditionSeptember 24, 2026 | Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PMThe Origin Arts & Community Centre 57 Lyndale Ave, OttawaHosted by Xavior Kayvon GoughBlack audience. Black poets. Come for the poetry, stay for the vibes.Say It Loud! is a Black poetry and community gathering created to bring Black poets, artists, storytellers, and audience members together through poetry, spoken word, freestyle, storytelling, and community.Now entering its 4th edition, Say It Loud! continues to create space for Black voices, creativity, connection, laughter, reflection, and joy.This is an intentionally Black-only event.Black spaces like this are important because they give us room to gather and express ourselves without having to explain our identities or experiences. They create opportunities to connect with one another, celebrate our creativity, share our stories, and simply enjoy being in community.Whether you’re a poet stepping up to the microphone or someone coming to listen and take in the atmosphere, you are part of the experience.🎤 Black poets: Bring your words, your stories, your experiences, and your voice.New and established poets are welcome, as well as anyone who has never shared before but would like to take the mic. Whether you’ve performed many times or this would be your first time sharing, there is space for you here.To sign up, email xaviorkayvon@gmail.com or send a direct message to @xaviorkayvon.🖤 Black audience: Come listen, connect, laugh, feel, and enjoy the energy of the room.✨ Come for the poetry. Stay for the vibes.EVENT DETAILS📅 September 24, 2026🚪 Doors open at 7:00 PM🎤 Show starts at 7:30 PM📍 The Origin Arts & Community Centre57 Lyndale Ave, OttawaHosted by Xavior Kayvon GoughBlack-only event.Come as you are. Bring your voice. Bring your people.SAY IT LOUD! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/say-it-loud-black-poetry-open-mic/100001999937749646 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Origin Arts & Community Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Origin Arts & Community Centre - **lat**: 45.4075233 - **long**: -75.73050719999999 - **full address**: Origin Arts & Community Centre, 57 Lyndale Ave, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Say It Loud!- Black Poetry Open Mic - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/56ac202915860ae878a635d2a5b869195c140e824ff9dd8d24e06e7051a6b5b4-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc282838-gmir.jpg?v=1788752771 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Say It Loud!- Black Poetry Open Mic being held? - **A:** Say It Loud!- Black Poetry Open Mic takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Origin Arts & Community Centre, 57 Lyndale Ave, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Say It Loud!- Black Poetry Open Mic? - **A:** Say It Loud!- Black Poetry Open Mic is organized by Xavior Kayvon Gough. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Say It Loud!- Black Poetry Open Mic 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 Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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