# Event Details - **Event Name**: Story & Verse: A Storytelling, Poetic, and Spoken Word Open Mic - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Free open mic.About this EventEVERY MONTH.ALL AGES.ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS.ALL BACKGROUNDS.Story & Verse provides a warm and welcoming spotlight for both emerging and established artists in our Solley Theater, an intimate space in the heart of Downtown Princeton.Performers are invited to present any piece - up to 5 minutes in length - for this month's Open Theme Night.JOIN US AS A PERFORMER:Prepare a story, poem, or spoken word piece up to 5 minutes in length.Arrive by 6:45pm to add your name to the hat. No previous experience or pre-registration necessary. Your piece will be recorded and uploaded to the Arts Council’s YouTube channel.JOIN US IN THE AUDIENCE:Take the elevator or stairs to the Solley Theater, located on the top floor of our Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.Optional: participate from your seat with a Micro Story. Read the printed prompt based on the evening’s theme and respond with a super concise story (just a line or two!) that answers the question. Brass Rabbit will read your story at the mic, as time allows.Find a seat and enjoy the performances. We kick off shortly after 7pm.Questions? Let us know at info@artscouncilofprinceton.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/princeton/story-and-verse-a-storytelling-poetic-and-spoken-word-open-mic/100001980748999578 - **Event Categories**: open-mic, spoken-word, performances, art, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Princeton - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Solley Theater - Arts Council of Princeton - **lat**: 40.35217410000001 - **long**: -74.6611215 - **full address**: Solley Theater - Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Story & Verse: A Storytelling, Poetic, and Spoken Word Open Mic - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3f60de9faf04028f9fc54f58a4e11356470a5ce38f73e6806462120cf3c38426-rimg-w1200-h458-dc181515-gmir.jpg?v=1768750392 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Story & Verse: A Storytelling, Poetic, and Spoken Word Open Mic being held? - **A:** Story & Verse: A Storytelling, Poetic, and Spoken Word Open Mic takes place on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Solley Theater - Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Story & Verse: A Storytelling, Poetic, and Spoken Word Open Mic? - **A:** Story & Verse: A Storytelling, Poetic, and Spoken Word Open Mic is organized by Arts Council of Princeton. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Story & Verse: A Storytelling, Poetic, and Spoken Word 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 Princeton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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