Essence of Poetry Show - A Retro Revival

Step into The Essence Room: A Retro Revival — an elevated, speakeasy-inspired evening where poetry, music, and culture fuse into one unforgettable night.

This is the 4th Annual Essence of Poetry Show — and this year, we’re taking you higher. Think velvet energy. Think sultry jazz lounge luxury. Think old-school sophistication with a modern groove.

The moment you enter, the room itself becomes a mood.

Craft cocktails. Bourbon flights. Poetry curated to pair with the night’s tasting menu. Live BAND grooves. And a full immersive Essence performance set — where spoken word meets neo-soul, live music textures, and a climactic light show you feel in your bones.

It’s more than a show.

It’s a cultural experience for adults who appreciate art, language, melody, and black excellence — in its finest form.

After the final bow, we aren’t done.
The official Poetry Cypher opens — THIS is the post-show. The mic opens up. The room loosens up. Community steps in. Genius happens.

This night is for those who:

• love live music and real lyricism
• adore the intimacy of jazz / neo-soul
• desire curated atmospheres + intentional artistry
• live for aesthetic, flavor, and vibe

Dress Code: grown, classy, luxe speakeasy energy.

Expectation: elegance, exclusivity, and an unforgettable vibe.

Come dressed.
Come ready.
Come experience poetry and music in its highest form.

This is The Essence Room: A Retro Revival.