Write In Your Face Open Mic

Come hang out at the Write In Your Face Open Mic for a night full of raw, unfiltered creativity! This in-person event is your chance to share your poetry, stories, or anything you’ve got written—or just kick back and enjoy the vibe. It’s all about expressing yourself and connecting with cool people who love words as much as you do. Grab the mic, or just be part of the audience. Either way, it’s gonna be a blast!

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Info: This is the moment that sets the tone for the night. Opening the Mic is a dedicated 10-minute segment where the host — or a selected volunteer from the audience — officially launches the evening with a featured performance piece. It’s more than just going first; it’s about breaking the silence, igniting the room, and inviting every voice that follows to step forward with confidence. Once the opening piece is delivered, the mic is officially live and the stage is open.

Info: This is the heart of the night. During the Open Mic Segment, ten selected poets and spoken-word artists take the stage to share original work, personal truth, and creative fire. Each performer brings a unique voice, story, and rhythm to the room — creating a live tapestry of expression, vulnerability, courage, and craft. Whether delivering raw honesty, lyrical beauty, faith-filled reflection, or social commentary, every artist contributes to the pulse of the evening. The mic is open, the audience is present, and the moment belongs to the voices in the room.

Info: Eric Crow Draven is a nationally recognized spoken-word artist, award-winning poet, and published author of four books, including The Search for Substance, winner of Poetry Author of the Year. He has performed across the country, appeared on ESPN during the 2003 NBA All-Star Weekend, and was featured at the NYC Poetry Festival.

Eric Crow Draven

A former curator and host at the legendary Nuyorican Poets Café, Eric has produced and hosted major poetry showcases and the televised series Poetry TV Presents: The Cipher. He is also the founder of The Open Mic in Penns Grove, NJ, and CEO of the LIV-UNBOTHERED fashion brand.

Info: After the feature performance, we open the floor for Meet the Poet, an interactive question-and-answer segment where the audience gets a closer look into the artist behind the words. This is a moment to explore creative process, inspiration, personal journey, and the stories beneath the stage persona. It creates connection, insight, and community — reminding us that poetry is not just performed, but lived.

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