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.”
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.
