Poetry Slam Open Mic Dinner- 3rd Thursday of each Month

# Roots & Rhyme: Vegan Dinner & Poetry Night at Âu Lạc – Fountain Valley

Date: 19-02-2026
Time: Doors 5:45 pm • Dinner 6:00–7:45 pm • Poetry Slam 8:00–9:00 pm • Closing 9:00–9:15 pm (PT)
Venue: Âu Lạc – Fountain Valley (16563 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708)

## About Âu Lạc

A pioneer of plant-based Vietnamese cuisine, Âu Lạc pairs bold, comforting flavors with a wellness-forward ethos. The Fountain Valley location features both creative cooked dishes and “Living Foods” preparations—raw, cultured, and dehydrated—for a vibrant, feel-good dining experience.

## Evening Flow

• 5:45 pm — Doors / Check-In
• 6:00–7:45 pm — Dinner
  Settle in with vegan pho, living sushi, rolls, hearty noodle bowls, and more.
• 8:00–9:00 pm — Poetry Slam: “Life, Plant-Based”
  An open-mic celebration of vegan lifestyle, sustainability, compassion, and personal transformation. Original pieces up to 3 minutes; family-friendly content; no props or backing tracks. Audience applause decides bragging rights!
• 9:00–9:15 pm — Closing Remarks & Wrap-Up

## Dress Code

Please come dressed to impress: Men — dinner jackets; Ladies — dresses. Elevated, evening vibes to match the setting.

## Theme Prompt Ideas

• The bite that changed everything
• From kitchen to climate
• Culture, comfort, and cruelty-free
• Roots, rituals, and recipes

Note: Only one missed attendance allowed. If you cannot make it kindly remove your self from the RSVP. The resturant puts in a huge effort for each guest behind the scenes. This will also help with space requirements for the event. Give accurate counts for planning for future events.