Monday Night Open Mic Hosted by KaNikki J 2.4.19
Date and Time
Feb 4, 2019 8:00 pm
Location
Shirlington
4251 S. Campbell Ave, Arlington, Virginia, 22206
Feb 4, 2019 8:00 pm
Shirlington
A Busboys and Poets event hosted this week by KaNikki J.
Born KaNikki Jakarta, being interpreted as “great writer” at birth, KaNikki is living up to her name. She is an Award Winning Poet who has traveled the US and UK as a performance poet. KaNikki has founded, facilitated, and/or hosted 15 presentations in the last 17 years ranging from open mics, award ceremonies, conferences, and workshops. With over 26 years of writing and almost 2 decades on the poetry scene, KaNikki has opened for Jill Scott, Raheem DaVaughn, and Lyfe Jennings. She has authored 3 works of fiction: IN REAL LIFE, THE COLOR BLUE, & THE OTHER SIDE OF PRETTY, 2 poetry collections: KaNikki Who? & The Skillz of a Sistah, a poetry cd: The Introduction of KaNikki Jakarta and a memoir: A Peace of Mine, How to be a wife of an Epileptic, Honor your Vows, and Honor Yourself. KaNikki J. writes and recites what she calls “real life fiction.” She says, “If you think something I say on the mic may change your life; you’re probably right.” Contact: kanikkij@gmail.com www.kanikkij.com @kanikkij on social media.
FEATURING: KHALIL HOUSTON
Khalil Houston is a Spoken Word artist out of Richmond, Virginia and has an incredible gift with words. As a child, Khalil has always embodied the art of creative thinking, and expression. His relationship with poetry started at the age of ten when he was assigned to perform a poem in front of his class. After losing his three brothers to a triple homicide, Poetry became essential to his life. Over the years of pursuing poetry, Khalil has evolved into a photographer, videographer, and community activist. He also attends Virginia Commonwealth University, while gaining his bachelor degree in English, and Science in humanities. Despite his age, he speaks on many powerful topics that magnifies our daily struggles as a nation. Through the art form of poetry, he has chosen to not only tell his story, but to also tell ours.
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For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices, and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear.
$5 cover. Wristbands are available for purchase online at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM (cash only). No refunds. Ticket purchase limit of 4 per person. Guests must have their wristbands (tickets) on upon entering the event.
Seating is available on a first come, first seated basis. No saved or reserved seats are allowed. Failure to check in within 30 minutes of advertised start time may result in forfeiture of seats.
