# Event Details - **Event Name**: Story & Verse: Storytelling + Poetic Open Mic (Outdoor Porchfest Edition!) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:45 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Free open mic.About this EventALL AGES.ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS.ALL BACKGROUNDS. ONE STAGE.Poets, storytellers, and spoken word fans, join us for a special Porchfest-edition of Story & Verse, the Arts Council of Princeton's monthly open mic. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a first-time performer, Story & Verse offers a warm and welcoming platform to express yourself and engage with a diverse audience of creatives, casual appreciators, and everyone in between. In honor of Porchfest, we're thrilled to take the show outdoors, joining in on the community fun and gathering together an enthusiastic audience for the literary and performing arts on Hinds Plaza.JOIN US AS A PERFORMER:Prepare a story, poem, or spoken word piece up to 5 minutes in length.Arrive by 12pm 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.In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Library's Community Room.About our host:Brass Rabbit is an artist, contemporary curator, and arts administrator based in Trenton, New Jersey. Rabbit has been creating and hosting poetry, spoken word, and storytelling events in the tri-state area for over a decade. As a performer, the art of storytelling holds a very special place in her heart, but listening to and supporting others is where she feels most at home. Hosting the Story & Verse Open Mic at the Arts Council of Princeton could be called a dream job, but for Rabbit, the position completely lacks any “work-like” qualities and is more of an outstanding experience she looks forward to each month. Previously, Rabbit has hosted the Levitt Amp Music Series, Voice to Ear Festival, Word on Front Poetry Festival, independent poetry and storytelling open mics, and even curated an art exhibition celebrating the art of poetry.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-storytelling-poetic-open-mic-outdoor-porchfest-edition/100001985517407013 - **Event Categories**: art, open-mic, literary-art, performances, entertainment, storytelling, spoken-word, festivals, exhibitions, music-festivals - **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**: Hinds Plaza - **lat**: 40.3513172 - **long**: -74.66017839999999 - **full address**: Hinds Plaza, Sylvia Beach Way, Princeton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Story & Verse: Storytelling + Poetic Open Mic (Outdoor Porchfest Edition!) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/beb9fa598d2a876178ef49ff1bc4509ba62b4b30b3b1d6f470a39c1db6a92e5f-rimg-w1200-h800-dc131517-gmir.jpg?v=1773942264 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Story & Verse: Storytelling + Poetic Open Mic (Outdoor Porchfest Edition!) being held? - **A:** Story & Verse: Storytelling + Poetic Open Mic (Outdoor Porchfest Edition!) takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 01:45 pm at Hinds Plaza, Sylvia Beach Way, Princeton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Story & Verse: Storytelling + Poetic Open Mic (Outdoor Porchfest Edition!)? - **A:** Story & Verse: Storytelling + Poetic Open Mic (Outdoor Porchfest Edition!) is organized by Arts Council of Princeton. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Story & Verse: Storytelling + Poetic Open Mic (Outdoor Porchfest Edition!) 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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