Name: Write About Now Poetry Open Mic Night ft. Shan Del hosted by RC Love
Start: 2026-08-05T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-05T22:30:00-05:00
Location: AvantGarden

Write About Now Poetry Open Mic Night ft. Shan Del hosted by RC Love

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Write About Now Poetry

Recognized as the 'Best Open Mic'  in the country.  For tickets + more info: wanpoetry.com.

AvantGarden

Write About Now is the preferred destination of poetry for thousands of individuals living in Houston and beyond each year. Our poetry events have become a bucket list visit for poetry lovers who drive and fly from across the country to attend our shows every single week. We were voted best open mic in the country by the national spoken word awards. Our shows, poets and poetry videos have received popular acclaim garnering attention and shares from celebrities like Sophie Turner, Lily Allen, Lenny Kravitz, LeAnn Rimes, Chance The Rapper, Juan Gotti, Misty Copeland, Thomas J. Hilfiger, Busta Rhymez, Marc Jacobs and more. Write About Now Poetry has been covered by, featured by or collaborated with some of the largest media networks in the world, including Vibe Magazine, AfroPunk, Huffington Post, Upworthy, Diet Prada, MasterClass, POPSUGAR, Everyday Feminism, We are mitu, Word Porn, BuzzFeed, Remezcla, HiHo, George Takei, A plus, Blavity, For Harriet, Houston Chronicle, Texas Monthly, Whataburger and more. This coverage and support has helped Write About Now become one of the most popular poetry groups in the world building a following of more than 2 million individuals across the @wanpoetry Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, which has helped poets reach tens of millions of viewers online. Get access to show discounts, writing challenges, online writing workshops and more by becoming an official Write About Now member today! If you're a member, it's only $7 to enter the show at the door instead of the standard $10 cover. <a href="https://writeaboutnowpoetry.com/" title="https://writeaboutnowpoetry.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more about the membership here: https://writeaboutnowpoetry.com/</a> Our featured poet is Shan Del!Shan Del is a Houston-based singer and songwriter whose soulful voice effortlessly blends R&amp;B, jazz, and gospel influences into unforgettable live performances. A longtime collaborator with Write About Now Poetry, he brings warmth, vulnerability, and powerhouse vocals to every stage, creating the perfect bridge between music and spoken word. Welcome to AvantGarden. A portal out of Houston, where poetry fills the night sky under the stars. Our open mics are open to ALL. Come see some of the best poets from all across the greater Houston area share original works of poetry. Our signup lists go up at 7:30 pm. Most individuals start arriving before then to guarantee a spot on the list. First come. First serve. If you see a line out the gate. Don't worry the line moves fast. It's a short wait. We've got DJ Bloom on the 1s and 2s. If you're looking for something to eat, you're in luck. The venue is right by what many locals call Houston's best taco truck in Houston. Follow us on Social Media for more updates about everything! Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/TikTok:<a href="https://twitter.com/WANPoetry" title="https://twitter.com/WANPoetry" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/WANPoetry</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wanpoetry/" title="https://www.instagram.com/wanpoetry/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://instagram.com/wanpoetry</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wanpoetry" title="https://www.facebook.com/wanpoetry" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/wanpoetry</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wanpoetry" title="https://www.tiktok.com/@wanpoetry" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@wanpoetry</a> For more info about Write About Now and upcoming shows, please visit our website: www.wanpoetry.com Cover: $10 Purchase your tickets online or at the door! By attending or performing at this event you are consenting to allow the use of photos or videos for the promotional purposes of this show. DO NOT PARK ON TAFT OR LOVETT WHERE THERE IS A PERMIT SIGN. DON'T PARK AT THE SHOPPING CENTER OR THE RESTAURANT NEXT DOOR ON EITHER SIDE. THEY WILL TOW YOU. YOU CAN PARK AT AVANTGARDEN. YOU CAN PARK IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND WALK A COUPLE OF BLOCKS. DON'T GIVE THE TOW TRUCKS YOUR MONEY. WATCH FOR NO PARKING SIGNS. This is a nonrefundable event.

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