Spoken word
Spoken word venues and live performance events.
Spoken word venues
- 1579 N Milwaukee Ave #344 ChicagoUnited States
- Always Open Mic - Culture Bolt JohannesburgZA
- Artemis Ethos Asbury Park, NJ
- Artists Extreme JohannesburgZA
- Asbury Park Art Social Club Asbury Park
- Bards Long Branch, NJ
- Brooklyn Poets Yawp BrooklynUnited States
- Buddy On Stage South DelhiIN
- Buddy On Stage New DelhiIN
- Buddy On Stage New DelhiIN
- Buddy On Stage Open Mic Events DelhiIN
- Coffee House New DelhiIN
- Creative Gatherings and The Hive's Open Mic JohannesburgZA
- Da Poetry Lounge Open Mic Los Angeles
- Dazed and Confused Poetry Club — August 2, 2026 Glendale
- Delhi Poetic Adda DelhiIN
- Eyes Wide Open Mic Asbury Park, NJ
- Ghar – An Open Mic For Words by Tape A Tale DelhiIN
- Gypsy Lounge Open Mic @BackStory Bookshop JohannesburgZA
- Haymarket House ChicagoUnited States
- Hear My Voice Tshwane
- Hopleaf ChicagoUnited States
- Hungry Brain ChicagoUnited States
- Indiana Humanities Indianapolis
- Indiana Humanities Indianapolis
- Indiana Humanities Indianapolis
- Indiana Humanities Indianapolis
- InspiredWordNYC 1st/3rd Wednesdays Open Mic at Sugar Mouse New YorkUnited States
- Khula Manch – Poetry & Storytelling Open Mic DelhiIN
- Konscious Community Center Asbury Park, NJ
- Live NYPL-NWU Open Mic (Ottendorfer Library) New YorkUnited States
- Lumpini Recreation Center Hall จ.สมุทรปราการTH
- NeuroDive Open Mic — July 20, 2026 Los Angeles
- NoHo Lit Mic North Hollywood, CA
- Nuyorican Bowery Slam New YorkUnited States
- OPEN MIC DELHI : POETRY, STORYTELLING, SPOKEN WORD DelhiIN
- Open Mic Night at Cappello Northcliff Randburg
- Open Mic Night at Cappello Northcliff — 2 September 2026 Randburg
- Open Mic Poetry JohannesburgZA
- Open Mic Poetry at Eagle Rock Branch Library Los Angeles
- Open Mic Reading at The Aftermath Bar Sherman Oaks
- Open Mic Reading at The Aftermath Bar — July 21, 2026 Sherman Oaks
- Open Mics: Your Stage, Your Voice – Delhi Poetry Slam DelhiIN
- Pages on Stages — July 18, 2026 Los Angeles
- Poetry and Plants: Writing Workshop and Open Mic Asbury Park, NJ
- Poetry Diet Mic Night Los Angeles
- Poetry Thursdays at Dibukafé JohannesburgZA
- Punt in die Wind Kunste-Week 2026 Mossel Bay
- SATURDAY OPEN MIC – Poetry, Storytelling, Spoken Word & Comedy DelhiIN
- Second Sunday Poetry Series — August 9, 2026 Los Angeles
- SNFL Poetry Open Mic New YorkUnited States
- SPIT YOUR TRUTH JohannesburgZA
- Sunday Jump / Katipunan Poetry Slam — August 2, 2026 Los Angeles
- Tatawat Mic Junction Open Mic Events DelhiIN
- The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge ChicagoUnited States
- The Living Room @ The Spot ChicagoUnited States
- The Social House New DelhiIN
- The Social House South DelhiIN
- Unmukt Studio South DelhiIN
- Unmukt Studio New DelhiIN
- Unmukt Studio South DelhiIN
- Unmukt Studio New DelhiIN
- Unmukt Studio New DelhiIN
- Vocal Point Open Mic Club JohannesburgZA
- Vocal Point Open Mic Club — 4 September 2026 JohannesburgZA
- Word N Sound Poetry League — 31 August 2026 JohannesburgZA
- Word N Sound Poetry Slam League at Kippies JohannesburgZA
- Writer's Bloc Monthly Poetry Night: Open Mic JohannesburgZA
Upcoming events
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Friday 16 Oct 07:00 PM Friday 23 Oct 07:00 PM Friday 30 Oct 07:00 PM
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It takes place twice a week in Delhi , with only 10 performer slots per event .
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Every Saturday we invite you to be part of our vibrant community
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Sat, 17 Oct onwards, Multiple Dates
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Every Saturday
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हर शनिवार शाम छह बजे
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Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 - 05:00 PM
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Sun, Oct 18 2026, 5:00 pm
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every Sunday
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Every Sunday
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Sun, Oct 18 2026, 5:00 pm
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Date: Sunday, 18th October 2026
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has been a weekly feature at the lounge ever since.
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Every Third Wednesday September through May
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Third Wednesday of Every Month
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Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026
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Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026 Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
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Date: Saturday, 24th October 2026 Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
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Date: Sunday, 25th October 2026 Time: 6 PM - 8:30 PM
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First Tuesday of each month, 7:30 – 9:30pm
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First Thursday of every month
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First Friday of each month
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Monthly Open Mic Monthly
Useful spoken-word prospect because Tape A Tale runs a recurring Delhi open mic focused on stories and poems, with performer participation built into the event format.
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Not specified Open Mic Varies
Good fit for Estelle because Delhi Poetry Slam presents a dedicated spoken-word/open-mic format in Delhi with short performer slots and clear invitation to perform.
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Open Mic Date TBC
Promising performer opportunity because Unheard Diaries explicitly frames this Delhi event as a poetry/storytelling/spoken-word open mic for people taking the stage.
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Open Mic Date TBC
A platform for poets and listeners to connect, share, and enjoy poetry, hosting open mic sessions regularly.
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Open Mic Date TBC
The listing identifies Poetry In the Port as a recurring second- and fourth-Saturday poetry open mic.
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Open Mic Date TBC
A vibrant community for creatives of all kinds, offering events like live drawing, collage nights, and open studio time, designed to help artists explore new mediums and refine th…
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Open Mic Date TBC
Scheduled from 19–26 December 2026 at the Mossel Bay Town Hall, this festival features a variety of performances, including music, drama, and poetry. Artists interested in partici…
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Open Mic Date TBC
A second dated Word N Sound open-mic opportunity in central Johannesburg with a documented performer route.
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Open Mic Date TBC
A fourth September occurrence of the Northcliff open mic with explicit spoken-word eligibility.
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Open Mic Date TBC
A recurring Johannesburg performer showcase that is a useful spoken-word prospect pending genre confirmation.
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Open Mic Date TBC
The official series listing identifies a Johannesburg Poetry League date and a competitive format for young poets.
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Open Mic Date TBC
A currently active monthly Braamfontein poetry series featuring multilingual performance poets; confirm the next edition's open-mic access.
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Twice a week Open Mic Varies
Strong Delhi spoken-word lead because The Social House explicitly markets Khula Manch as a performer-bookable poetry/storytelling open mic with no screening and limited slots.
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Unknown Open Mic Varies
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Unknown Open Mic Varies
Gypsy Lounge hosts monthly open mic events at BackStory Bookshop in Johannesburg, focusing on poetry, storytelling, and music. Performers can sign up upon arrival, with slots typi…
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Unknown Open Mic Varies
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Weekly Open Mic Weekly
Relevant recurring lead because Buddy On Stage openly promotes weekly Delhi open mics where poets and storytellers can book performance time.
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Weekly Open Mic Weekly
Worth scouting because Tatawat Mic Junction positions itself as a regular Delhi/NCR open-mic platform with weekly performer slots for poetry and storytelling.
Past events
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Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 - 06:00 PM
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It takes place twice a week in Delhi
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Sunday October 11, 11am-2pm
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 11:00 AM
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Register by Sat, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM
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The organiser directly describes a Johannesburg poetry and spoken-word open mic with performer sign-up, making it a strong next-date follow-up.
Register by Sat, Jul 11 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Fri, Aug 28 at 7:00 PM
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Registration deadline: Unknown
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 6:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 7:30 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 11:00 AM
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Register by Sat, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM
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The organiser directly describes a Johannesburg poetry and spoken-word open mic with performer sign-up, making it a strong next-date follow-up.
Register by Sat, Jul 11 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Fri, Aug 28 at 7:00 PM
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Registration deadline: Unknown
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 6:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 7:30 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 11:00 AM
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Register by Sat, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM
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The organiser directly describes a Johannesburg poetry and spoken-word open mic with performer sign-up, making it a strong next-date follow-up.
Register by Sat, Jul 11 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Fri, Aug 28 at 7:00 PM
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Registration deadline: Unknown
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 6:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 7:30 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 11:00 AM
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Word N Sound's league has used on-site, first-come performer slots for poets and is tied to Kippies at the Market Theatre precinct.
Register by Sat, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM
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The organiser directly describes a Johannesburg poetry and spoken-word open mic with performer sign-up, making it a strong next-date follow-up.
Register by Sat, Jul 11 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Fri, Aug 28 at 7:00 PM
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Registration deadline: Unknown
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 6:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 7:30 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 11:00 AM
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Word N Sound's league has used on-site, first-come performer slots for poets and is tied to Kippies at the Market Theatre precinct.
Register by Sat, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 5:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 8:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 10:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 10:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 5:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 14:00
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Registration deadline: 8:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 10:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 20:30
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Registration deadline: 10:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 19:00
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Registration deadline: 22:00
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Registration deadline: 5:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 14:00
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Registration deadline: 8:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 10:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 20:30
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Registration deadline: 10:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 19:00
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Registration deadline: 22:00
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Registration deadline: 5:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 14:00
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Registration deadline: 8:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 10:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 20:30
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Registration deadline: 10:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 19:00
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Registration deadline: 22:00
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Registration deadline: 5:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 14:00
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Registration deadline: 8:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 10:00 PM
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Registration deadline: 20:30
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Registration deadline: 19:00
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Registration deadline: 22:00
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A core NYC spoken-word slam series running weekly at Bowery Poetry Club with explicit public performer sign-up and cash-prize competition.
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Registration deadline: 14:00
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Solid Delhi candidate because Unmukt lists a recurring Saturday open mic at its Delhi studio and explicitly includes poetry, storytelling, and spoken word.
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Poetry-specific monthly open mic in Brooklyn Heights with both advance spot reservations and first-come sign-up at the door for the next verified July 10 occurrence.
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A core NYC spoken-word slam series running weekly at Bowery Poetry Club with explicit public performer sign-up and cash-prize competition.
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Solid Delhi candidate because Unmukt lists a recurring Saturday open mic at its Delhi studio and explicitly includes poetry, storytelling, and spoken word.
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Poetry-specific monthly open mic in Brooklyn Heights with both advance spot reservations and first-come sign-up at the door for the next verified July 10 occurrence.
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A core NYC spoken-word slam series running weekly at Bowery Poetry Club with explicit public performer sign-up and cash-prize competition.
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Solid Delhi candidate because Unmukt lists a recurring Saturday open mic at its Delhi studio and explicitly includes poetry, storytelling, and spoken word.
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Poetry-specific monthly open mic in Brooklyn Heights with both advance spot reservations and first-come sign-up at the door for the next verified July 10 occurrence.
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A core NYC spoken-word slam series running weekly at Bowery Poetry Club with explicit public performer sign-up and cash-prize competition.
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Solid Delhi candidate because Unmukt lists a recurring Saturday open mic at its Delhi studio and explicitly includes poetry, storytelling, and spoken word.
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Poetry-specific monthly open mic in Brooklyn Heights with both advance spot reservations and first-come sign-up at the door for the next verified July 10 occurrence.
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A core NYC spoken-word slam series running weekly at Bowery Poetry Club with explicit public performer sign-up and cash-prize competition.
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Solid Delhi candidate because Unmukt lists a recurring Saturday open mic at its Delhi studio and explicitly includes poetry, storytelling, and spoken word.