Discover Community Cafe Presents Get-Hype Open-Mic

Discover Community Cafe Presents Get-Hype Open-Mic

Join us for Discover Community Cafe Presents: Get-Hype Open-Mic hosted by Oakland raised author and poet, J.R. Rice. Come through to this FREE EVENT at 3207 Louise Street Oakland, CA 94608 on Friday December 21st from 6:00-9pm for an open mic like no other. Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

We will feature the San Francisco author and poet, Queen Nubian (@iamqueennubian) performing a full poetry set. We will also have a Writer's Workshop with @theberkeleyslam. Don’t miss out on the most hype open mic around!

Get Hype Open Mic

3207 Louise Street

Oakland, CA 94608

Friday 12/21/25

Writer's Workshop: 6:00 - 6:45pm

Open Mic Sign-ups: 6:30 - Until Full

Showtime: 7:00 - 9:00pm FREE EVENT

Queen Nubian (@iamqueennubian) is an Ordained Mother, author, poet, designer, crafter, mentor, and entrepreneur from San Francisco, California. She became a published author in September 2019 as a co-author of Beauty for Ashes, a collection centered on transforming soot into sunshine. Her story appears on page 100. In 2020, she contributed to Yonitry, Volume 1, an anthology featuring the voices of approximately 30 women and poets. Her contribution, titled “UNCHAINED,” stands out as the only poem presented in bold.

Open Mic Guidelines:

1. Each performer is allowed to perform 1 piece (poem, song, short comedy set, etc) but 5 mins max.

2. We will have a bluetooth speaker for backing tracks but be patient with the tech.

3. Keep your content somewhat appropriate for all ages

4. Please support the cafe with a purchase (or 2).

Learn more: discovercommunity.cafe & jrrice.com

Future Friday Events:

- January 9th & 23rd

- February 6th & 20th