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SUMMARY:SPEAK May: Writer’s Workshop & Open Mic ft. Omar Holmon
DESCRIPTION:Events for May 2\, 2026            \n            \n                              \n                \n                  Vocal Concert                \n                          \n          \n\n          \n            \n              \n                \n              \n                              RSVP now\n                          \n            \n              share            \n          \n\n          \n            \n                              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! \n\n6:00PM – 7:00PM: Writer’s Workshop\nWORKSHOP IS ONLY OPEN TO THE FIRST 15 SIGNUPS!\nWriters are invited to share a piece they are working on\, and provide feedback to each other as they edit their chosen piece. \n\n7:00PM – 9:00PM: Open Mic\nPerform 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.\n\nInterested 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 \nPLEASE NOTE: Writers who email Toney to sign up for the workshop and/or the open mic must still make a reservation! \nSuggested Donation: $5\nBUY TICKETS below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs. 5/21 at 5PM) \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to ask for free reservation(s). Thank you! \n– \nOmar 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. \nPuffin’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! \n                          \n          \n        \n        \n          \n            \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n          \n          \n            \n          \n          \n            \n              Date: Sunday\, May 17                               \n            \n            \n              Time: 4:00 PM                            \n                          \n                Location: \n                \n                                                            \n                        20 Puffin Way                      \n                                                                                \n                        Teaneck                      \n                                                                                \n                        New Jersey                      \n                                                                                \n                        07666                      \n                                                                                            \n              \n                                      \n                Cost: Free \n              \n                                                \n              \n	\n		\n			\n				\n	\n	\n\n				\n					Add to calendar				\n				\n	\n\n			\n			\n				\n											\n\n	\n		Google Calendar	\n\n											\n\n	\n		iCalendar	\n\n											\n\n	\n		Outlook 365	\n\n											\n\n	\n		Outlook Live	\n\n											\n\n	\n		Export .ics file	\n\n											\n\n	\n		Export Outlook .ics file	\n\n									\n			\n		\n	\n\n            \n          \n        \n      \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n								\n																			Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us
URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/speak-may-writers-workshop-open-mic-2/
LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Workshop
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