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The Middle East’s longest-running open mic night showcases leading and up-and-coming spoken word artists, poets, and musicians presenting original material. Experience culturally-diverse voices with a lineup that features open mic nights and poetry slams, hosted by founder Dorian Paul Rogers and featuring the smooth sounds of DJ A.L.L.A.D.

Season eight lineup and dates:

  • Friday, September 27 — Season Opening, Open Mic Night
  • Friday, October 25 — 5th Annual Rhyme-O-Ween, Slam Competition and Open Mic
  • Friday, November 22 — Open Mic Night
  • Friday, December 13 — Slam Competition and Open Mic Night
  • Friday, January 24 — Open Mic Night
  • Friday, February 28 — Slam Competition and Open Mic Night
  • Friday, March 27 — 8th Anniversary Show, Open Mic Night
  • Friday, April 17 — Open Mic Night
  • Friday, May 29 — Grand Slam Finale Competition, Season Closing

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