# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Third Thursday Open Mic featuring J Dana Sanders!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Third Thursday is a monthly poetry program presented by Poetry Center San José in partnership with the Willow Glen Public Library and usually hosted by Mighty Mike McGee (most of the time!). This month Brandon Luu will host the program.

Willow Glen Public Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave, San José, 95125.
Sign up for the open mic begins at 6:30pm.

Open mic begins shortly after 7pm. Featured poet performs after 7–8 poets in the open mic, followed by an intermission.
Sharing snacks is emphatically welcomed!

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Our Feature: J Dana Sanders!
A dedicated and prolific voice in contemporary poetry, J Dana Sanders has written over 600 poems in just two and a half years—an outpouring of creativity rooted in keen observation and a deep appreciation for everyday life. His work centers on observational poetry, capturing moments, emotions, and truths that often go unnoticed, and transforming them into meaningful reflections.

His journey as a performing poet began at the Willow Glen branch of the San Jose City Library, where he first shared his voice with a live audience. Since then, poetry has become not only a personal practice, but a way to connect, uplift, and inspire others.

Now residing in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, he continues to write with purpose and intention. It is his sincere hope that anyone who reads or hears his poems will be encouraged to reflect, grow, and find a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

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Poetry Center San José's mission is to nurture and promote diverse literary expression in our community as a means of exploring, defining, and enriching the human experience. For those under 18 years of age who may be attending, we recommend that a parent/legal guardian be with you during the program.

Please observe San José Public Library’s Safety Guidelines.
To request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for library-sponsored events, please call 408-808-2355 or email Accessibility@sjlibrary.org at least three business days prior to the event.

Audience survey for Third Thursday: https://bit.ly/4bqQgHa
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/third-thursday-open-mic-featuring-j-dana-sanders/200030369250414
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, performances, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: San Jose
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125-3324, United States
- **lat**: 37.30263
- **long**: -121.89983
- **full address**: 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125-3324, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Third Thursday Open Mic featuring J Dana Sanders! being held?
  - **A:** Third Thursday Open Mic featuring J Dana Sanders! takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125-3324, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Third Thursday Open Mic featuring J Dana Sanders!?
  - **A:** Third Thursday Open Mic featuring J Dana Sanders! is organized by Poetry Center San Jose.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Third Thursday Open Mic featuring J Dana Sanders! 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 San Jose, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Third Thursday Open Mic featuring J Dana Sanders! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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