S.P.E.A.K. is back for May – with a twist! We will have a writer’s workshop, followed by an open mic night hosted by special guest poet Omar Holmon! PLUS, we will kick off our open mic with a set from our featured poet and beloved usual SPEAK host, Toney Jackson!

• 6:00PM – 7:00PM: Writer’s Workshop
  WORKSHOP IS ONLY OPEN TO THE FIRST 15 SIGNUPS!
  Writers are invited to share a piece they are working on, and provide feedback to each other as they edit their chosen piece.

• 7:00PM – 9:00PM: 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. 5/21 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!

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Omar Holmon is a culture critic, performer, internet archaeologist, and known for co-founding the popular website Black Nerd Problems. He is co-author of ‘Black Nerd Problems: Essays’ collection and author of ‘We Were All Someone Else Yesterday’ poetry collection. There’s nothing Omar loves more than writing essays / creating content about niche and obscure moments in pop culture across all genres. From comic books and anime to movies and television shows you should be watching, Omar has bars for them all in person and online.

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!