Monday Night Open Mic with guest host Kanikki J
Date and Time
May 30, 2016 8:00 pm
Location
Shirlington
4251 S. Campbell Ave, Arlington, Virginia, 22206
May 30, 2016 8:00 pm
Shirlington
A Busboys and Poetry 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 and founded, facilitated, and/or hosted 12 presentations in 15 years ranging from open mics, award ceremonies, conferences, and workshops. With over 25 years of writing and over a decade 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, and released a poetry cd: The Introduction of KaNikki Jakarta. KaNikki J. writes and recites what she calls “real life fiction.†She says, “If you think something I say on the mic may save your life, you’re probably right.â€
Contact | kanikkij@gmail.com Follow on Twitter: @KanikkiJ
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 forfeiture of seats.
