poetry night

Open mic readings

Poetry night is an event, typically at a café, bar, or bookstore, where people gather to read or perform poetry.

It may feature open mic sessions where anyone can share their work, or showcase established poets.

The atmosphere tends toward the intimate and literary: There's a poetry night at the coffeehouse every Thursday.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G