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Don’t be nervous, get out there and share your work. You’ll be met by an encouraging and supportive network of creative natives. Not ready to step up top the mic? At the very least, check out the fantastic poets and prose writers Toledo has to offer. Grab your pencil and paper, here’s a resource to start getting your work noticed.
Black Kite Open Mic, 6-7pm, Wednesdays. May 6, 13 and 20. 2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419-720-5820. blackkitecoffee.com
Open Mic at The Moxie, 7-8pm, Wednesdays. May 6, 13 and 20. 1205 Adams St. 419-320-1075. facebook.com/TheMoxieLive
Ottawa Tavern Presents Open Mic, Comedy, music, poetry and more. 8-10pm, Wednesdays. May 6, 13 and 20.1817 Adams St. 419-725-5483.
Poetry Speaks Open Mic Night, 6-8pm on Thursday, May 7. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Huntington Meeting Room, 324 N. Michigan St. Please call ahead to sign up for a 5 minute slot, 419-259-5218. poetry@toledolibrary.org
Broadway Bards, featured readers followed by open mic. 6-9pm, Saturday, May 16. Original Sub Shop & Deli, 402 Broadway St. 419-243-4857. originalsub.com Madd Poets Society, Inc. F.L.O.W. Poetry Workshop, 12-18 year old teens are invited to join The Madd Poets Society to learn techniques and bring their words to life. Students interested in joining should contact Director David Bush, 419-509-6776, dmadd122@gmail.com. 10am-1:15pm, Saturday, May 16. L Hollingworth School for the Talented and Gifted, 653 Miami St.
