S.P.E.A.K. is back for January 2026, and will be hosting another writer’s workshop followed by an open mic night!

• At 6:00PM: Writer’s Workshop
  WORKSHOP IS ONLY OPEN TO THE FIRST 15 PEOPLE WHO SIGN UP!
  Writers are invited to share a piece they are working on, and provide feedback to each other as they edit their chosen piece.

• At 7:00PM: Open Mic
  Perform your writing, poetry, prose, or rap at the Open Mic! Performances will be recorded, but you may opt out of being recorded when you sign up.
  

Interested writers and poets can sign up for the workshop and/or the open mic by emailing their name, contact info, and whether they’d like to opt out of being recorded to: herhymeswithme@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: Writers who email Toney to sign up for the workshop and/or the open mic must still make a reservation!

Suggested Donation: $5
BUY TICKETS below, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs. 1/22 at 5PM)
If you cannot pay the suggested donation, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to ask for free reservation(s). Thank you!

ABOUT S.P.E.A.K.:
Puffin’s monthly poetry series, S.P.E.A.K. (Sharing Poetic Expressions, Art, & Knowledge), is hosted by MC and poet Toney Jackson. He guides novices, veteran spitters, and professional wordsmiths alike in an evening of intimacy, creativity, and positivity like no other. This event is open to aspiring poets as well as listeners!