Poetry on the Patio | Open Mic hosted by Orville the Poet

Poetry on the Patio | Open Mic hosted by Orville the Poet

Date and Time

Apr 3, 2021 9:00 pm

Location

Hyattsville

5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, Maryland, 20781

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Description:

Busboys and Poets' Open Mic is back in person for National Poetry Month! 

Come join us for our Poetry on the Patio Open Mic Series and celebrate the power of words! Every Saturday in April 2021 we will host a FREE outdoor open mic at one of our locations. 

Each open mic will also be streamed online via YouTube and Facebook. 

Tonight's host is Orville the Poet! 

Born in Takoma Park, MD, Orville Walker grew up in Jamaica; and now Landover, MD, where he currently resides. He has been writing poetry for several years, but started performing his work in November 2009 at the 12th Street Lounge in Washington, D.C. Orville's poems speak a vivid truth about the struggles of being an artist, and staying constant and true to oneself. He speaks poetry for the voiceless to address the issues no others will speak of, and to release pent up emotions with his pen. Poetry has become his breath of fresh air, his meditation, his therapy. His compelling words have been shared on several stages, in front of numerous audiences. Orville has been the featured poet at spoken word venues such as Busboys & Poets, Messiah & Friends, Indulj, and touched the east coast states Delaware, Pennsylvania & Connecticut.

Open Mic Schedule 

Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 @ 9 PM Hyattsville | Hosted by Orville the Poet 

Saturday, April 10th, 2021 @ 5 PM Brookland | Hosted by E-Baby 

Saturday, April 17th, 2021 @ 5 PM Shirlington | Hosted by KaNikki J 

Saturday, April 24th, 2021 @ 5 PM 450K | Hosted by Simply Sherri 

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 each week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. 

Seating for the in-person event will be first-come-first-served, so be sure to get there early! 

WATCH ONLINE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLfltKV0AdU

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