NOT YOUR AVERAGE OPEN MIC
Poetry Performances + Special Guest Features + Not Your Average Games + Resident DJs. Where the words come first and the poets come to play!
Date and time
Location
275 Park Ave
275 Park Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205Refund Policy
About this event
Cyrus Aaron & Mel Chanté host this fresh new platform of good vibes all in the name of good poetry, and even better people . At Not Your Average you never know who may take the stage with a dynamic lineup of Openers, Special Guest Features +++ The Not Your Average Games (Tap into your poetry & culture bag and win prizes)
Looking for your chance to perform? Complete the Open Call Sheet
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Special Featured Guests:
Special Guest DJs: Blk.ID TWINS
Doors & Happy Hour kick off at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm
Got a reason to celebrate? Table reservations are now available for your special occassion.
Email: notyouraverageopenmic@gmail.com
Online sales close at 5:30pm on show day.Tickets will be available at the door. Online sales close at 5:30pm on show day.
Hosts:
Cyrus Aaron is a creative storyteller and community organizer committed to the legacy and care of Black art and expression. As an advocate of voice and doer of language, The Fire This Time Festival playwright creates space for the Black experience in film, literature, theater, performance art and community organizing.
Brooklyn-based poet, artist, founder and host of the Vow to Self Podcast and author of Brown Butter. With a sound of a sultry voice paired with poetic lyrics over melodic tunes, Mel's debut EP, FLO, has amassed over 2 million streams across music platforms.
Touring major cities throughout the U.S. and Europe, including Copenhagen, Berlin, and London, Mel has performed for intimate crowds to audiences expanding into the thousands. She has opened for household names such as Rupi Kaur and Dianna Lopez and has written music for international artist Londrelle.
Mel seeks to inspire self love and healing through her work, and is currently working on a full-length album.
Located in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, 275PARK is one of New York City’s most dynamic performance venues. From comedy to live music with food and cocktails it is perfectly suited for all of your entertainment needs.
Happy Hour begins at 7PM.
The two item minimum is waived for this event. A 20% gratuity is automatically added to every table bill.