BOLD Spoken Word Open Mic

Southwest
When
Mar. 4–Sept. 2, 2025
First Tuesday each month, 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Free
Where
BOLD Coffee & Books
1755 SW Jefferson St.
Portland, OR 97201

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Come to BOLD's monthly open mic to share your latest work in progress or previously published piece. Welcome short stories, personal essays, poetry, slam, and other spoken word art forms.

10% off for performers.

Arrive at 5:00 to sign up and get your beverage. The mic goes on at 5:30. There is a 15-minute time limit. There is no theme. BOLD is a safe place. BOLD strives to uplift stories by and about people from underrepresented and diverse communities. Hate speech of any kind will not be tolerated.

Upcoming Dates & Times

Tuesday, Apr. 1
5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6
5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3
5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1
5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.