Rooftop Rhythms

Performance

WHEN October 20, 2021
8 PM WHERE Online WHO The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Open to the Public

Speak your truth from the roof!

The Middle East’s longest-running open mic night stays virtual for the fall, with one special in-person event in November.

Join 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. Rooftop Rhythms is hosted by founder, Dorian Paul Rogers, with opening and closing DJ sets by Jaysus Zain.

Season 10 lineup and 2021 dates:

  • Wednesday, September 29 — Virtual Season Opening / Open Mic Night
  • Wednesday, October 20 — Virtual Slam Competition and Open Mic Night
  • Wednesday, November 17 — In-person in partnership with Louvre Abu Dhabi (at Louvre Abu Dhabi)
  • Wednesday, December 15 — Virtual Slam Competition and Open Mic Night

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