Wednesday Open Mic Poetry hosted by Elizabeth Acevedo

Wednesday Open Mic Poetry hosted by Elizabeth Acevedo

Date and Time

Jul 8, 2015 9:00 pm

Location

450K

450 K St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001

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Description:

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Elizabeth Acevedo

Elizabeth Acevedo was born and raised in New York City and her poetry is infused with her Dominican parents’ bolero music and her native city’s tough grit. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from The George Washington University and an MFA in poetry from the University of Maryland. With over twelve years of spoken word experience, Acevedo has been a featured performer on BET, Centric and Mun2, as well as delivered a TED talk that aired spring of 2013. She has graced stages nationally and internationally including State Theatre in South Africa, Madison Square Garden, and the Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts. Acevedo is a National Slam Champion, Beltway Grand Slam Champion, and the 2014 Women of the World representative for Washington, DC, where she lives and works. 

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. On the day of the event, tickets can be purchased online here starting at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM (cash only). No refunds. Ticket purchase limit of 4 per person. Tickets will be sold at the door if available. 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 a forfeiture of seats.   

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