Fort Worth Performing Arts Meetup

The 2nd Annual Malcolm X Spokenword Invitational Headliner The Poetic Power couple Shining Poetess and The Soul Poet
With Chris Knowone Bradford
KRashay Author
Annette Whitaker-Moss
Korrickia Abia
Hosted by Yours Awards Nominee
MIKE GUINN ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday May 16, 2026
7:30 PM -9:30PM CDT
The Dock Bookshop
Tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987965522392?aff=oddtdtcreator This is part of The Dock’s annual birthday celebration for Malcom X. There will be an open mic, a Spokenword competition, powerful featured poets , free refreshments and more. Just $8 admission. 972-704-5001 to get on the list.
#MentalHealthAwareness
MIKE GUINN ENTERTAINMENT
The Dock Bookshop & Dock Community
👀🎤🙏☮️❤️ if you haven’t been out in a while, come out to the super affordable, high energy event in a safe supportive black owned and operated business.
#fortworth #openmic #arlingtontexas #irvingtexas #dallastexas #spokenword #mansfieldtexas #MikeGuinnEnt #affordable #SafeSpaces #supportive

Mudhook Coffee Bar Preents a Free
Outdoor Open Mic
Theme: Mental Health Awareness Open Mic And Free Poetry Contest
One Poem One Round 3 Cash Prizes
May 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT
Mudhook Bar and Kitchen
Hosted by MIKE GUINN ENTERTAINMENT
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988539832168?aff=oddtdtcreator
Call to get on the open mic list
Metro Authors Group
TheTexas SpeakNow Movement

A chance to get published….
Now accepting submissions for the anthology Moon Lit Metaphors: A Celestial Celebration & Open Mic
Free to submit up your 3 poems around the theme, moon stars night, sky, etc..
Your submissions will be printed in a chapbook collection of the same name and you will each receive a free copy. Of course all contributors will retain copyrights of their work.
There will be a reading and chapbook reveal June 26 at our usual outdoor open mic at Mudook Coffee & Bar. 8-10pm
In addition, there will be a poetry contest with cash prizes given to the top three poets on the theme as well. Best Read Poet.
1st $75
2nd $50
3rd $25
ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ANTHOLOGY OR ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE POETRY CONTEST WHICH IS IN PERSON.
You can submit your poems at JordanMichaelg@yahoo.com or creativeartsmovements@gmail.com and then register/rsvp at our eventbrite event page to let us know you’re coming. Subject Line MOON.
AND YES IF YOU’RE SELECTED, YOU WILL BE MAILED OR PRESENTED A COPY OF THE ANTHOLOGY.
Dead line is June 19th at Midnight
If you have any questions you can reach out to me direct at 972-704-5001. This is a free event and we welcome all ages..
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989107098878?aff=oddtdtcreator
Happy writing
So Far We Have …..
Jason Pointer
Chris Mikesell
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