Hindi Poetry Open Mic — Mehfil!

Teesri mehfil. Chaliye, shuru karte hain.
This is it, the very first Hindi Poetry Open Mic in the South Bay. We’re gathering at the gazebo at Ortega Park for an evening of Hindi kavita under the trees.

Here’s how it works:
Show up at 5 PM. We’ll settle in, do quick intros, and kick off the open mic by 5:30. Sign up on the spot if you’d like to share — you get 3-5 minutes to read original work, recite a classic, or share anything that moves you. Prefer to just listen? That’s equally welcome. Every mehfil needs its audience.

What to bring:
Yourself. Maybe a poem. Maybe just your ears. If you want to go the extra mile, bring a blanket to sit on and some chai in a thermos — we’re keeping this simple.

Who is this for?
Young creatives and professionals who love Hindi poetry — whether you write it, read it, or just feel it. If you grew up hearing kavita at home, if you scribble shayari in your Notes app, if you’ve been looking for your people — this is the space.

Logistics:
We’ll meet near the gazebo area, look for the group with the obvious poetry energy. Free parking is available on surrounding streets. The park closes at 9 PM but we’ll wrap up by 7.

— Abhishek