THE POETRY SPOT

🎤✨ THE POETRY SPOT: IG LIVE OPEN MIC POETRY PARTY! ✨🎤
THE MIC IS OPEN. THE VIBES ARE VIRTUAL. THE POETRY IS REAL!
ON THE B SIDE continues its 25th Anniversary Celebration with a special edition of THE POETRY SPOT, our IG LIVE Open Mic Poetry Party!
Join your hosts Ingrid B and Maimouna Youssef (Mumu) for an evening of poetry, creativity, community, and good SOULcial vibes as we bring poets and poetry lovers together from around the world!
🎤 POETS: Got something to say? Step into our virtual spotlight and share your words! Whether you're a seasoned spoken word artist or stepping up to the mic for the first time, we want to hear YOU!
❤️ POETRY LOVERS: Pour your favorite beverage, get comfortable, invite your friends, and enjoy an evening of powerful poetry, spontaneous performances, and meaningful connections.
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕗 8 PM – 10 PM EST
📍 Instagram Live | @ThePoetrySpot
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND!
Follow @ThePoetrySpot on Instagram, turn on your notifications, and join us LIVE!
25 YEARS OF CULTURE. COMMUNITY. CREATIVITY.
The mic is open, the community is waiting, and there's always room for YOU on the B SIDE!
THE SOUL OF SOUTH FLORIDA IS ON THE B SIDE.
Come laugh, cry & B inspired!
#ThePoetrySpot #OnTheBSide #OpenMicPoetry #SpokenWord #PoetryCommunity

🔥🎤 FLOW FRIDAYS: THE WILL POWER SLAM! 🎤🔥
THE MIC IS OPEN. THE COMPETITION IS REAL. THE WORDS HAVE POWER!
ON THE B SIDE continues its 25th Anniversary Celebration with the return of FLOW FRIDAYS: THE WILL POWER SLAM, a night of powerful poetry, fierce competition, and unforgettable performances!
Named in honor of the late Will Da Real One, this poetry slam celebrates his legacy, the power of spoken word, and the creative community he helped inspire.
🔥 POETS, ARE YOU READY TO SLAM? Step up to the mic, bring your best work, and compete against some of the fiercest wordsmiths around! Whether you're a seasoned slam champion or ready to test your skills, this is your opportunity to be heard!
🎤 POETRY LOVERS, GET READY! Experience some of the best spoken word talent in South Florida as poets go head-to-head, delivering raw emotion, lyrical brilliance, and thought-provoking performances.
📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
📍 Katz Lounge | North Miami
🕢 7:30 PM – 11 PM
🎟️ $15 Advance | $20 at the Door
POETS: Sign up to compete!
AUDIENCE: Grab your tickets, bring your people, and prepare for a night where EVERY WORD COUNTS!
🎟️ Tickets available on Eventnoire!
25 YEARS OF CULTURE. COMMUNITY. CREATIVITY.
THE SOUL OF SOUTH FLORIDA IS ON THE B SIDE.
Come laugh, cry & B inspired!
#OnTheBSide #FlowFridays #TheWillPowerSlam #SpokenWordPoetry #MiamiPoetry

🎤✨ B SIDE 25: THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EXPERIENCE ✨🎶
25 YEARS. ONE MOVEMENT. ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT.
For 25 years, Ingrid B and ON THE B SIDE have been creating spaces where poetry, music, culture, and community come together. From intimate open mics to unforgettable stages, we've spent a quarter of a century celebrating the voices, stories, and artistry that make South Florida SOULful!
Now it's time to celebrate the journey, honor the legacy, and make history together!
Join us during MIAMI ART WEEK for B SIDE 25: THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EXPERIENCE, an extraordinary evening of live music, spoken word, storytelling, and SOULcial connections at the historic Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater in Overtown, Miami.
🌟 FEATURING AN ALL-STAR LINEUP!
🎶 ANTHONY DAVID – Grammy-nominated soul singer-songwriter and our evening's headliner!
🎶 RHONDA THOMAS – Soulful vocalist and longtime B SIDE favorite!
🎶 LaVIE – Singer, songwriter, and B SIDE family bringing her signature soul and energy!
🎤 QUEEN SHEBA – Internationally acclaimed spoken word artist and poetry powerhouse!
🎤 PLUS AN INCREDIBLE COLLECTIVE OF POETS: Bertrand Boyd, Red Writing Hood, TABOO, Mori, Emerald Green, Messiah Ramkissoon, SAPFET, Salam The Poet, Erika King-Kane, and more!
🎶 LIVE MUSIC BY: Allen Paul, Shaka Pace, and STICX, with special performances by Courtney Mickens and more!
🎧 VIBES BY DJ LS ONE!
🎙️ HOSTED BY INGRID B, alongside Karon J. Riley, Rayzor, and LaVIE!
This isn't just a show. It's a celebration of 25 years of culture, community, creativity, and the people who made it all possible.
Expect an evening filled with unforgettable performances, musical collaborations, special tributes, shared memories, and the kind of magic that can only happen ON THE B SIDE!
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
📍 Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
819 NW 2nd Avenue | Miami, FL
🕔 5 PM – 9 PM
Doors open at 5 PM | Show begins at 6 PM
🎟️ General Admission & VIP Experiences Available!
✨ Come early for our cocktail-hour experience, archival memories, and SOULcializing. Stay for the performances, the celebration, and the connections!
DON'T JUST HEAR ABOUT HISTORY. B PART OF IT!
Bring your friends, your family, your favorite people, and everyone who has ever experienced the magic of ON THE B SIDE.
25 YEARS OF CULTURE. COMMUNITY. CREATIVITY.
THE SOUL OF SOUTH FLORIDA IS ON THE B SIDE.
Come laugh, cry & B inspired!
#BSIDE25 #OnTheBSide #MiamiArtWeek #MiamiEvents #SpokenWord