Where and When
Join us at Satori Arts, 815 Almar Ave, #9 (warehouse building, follow along side by the rail-trail, halfway down you'll open the door into spoken word magic).
2026 Open Mic Dates: Jan 6, Jan 20, Feb 3, Feb 17, Mar 3, Mar 17, Apr 7, Apr 21, May 5 (TBD), May 19, Jun 2, Jun 16, Jul 7, Jul 21, Aug 4, Aug 18, Sept 1, Sept 15, Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 3, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 15
Our Mission
We believe that the power of the spoken word lies in its ability to connect, inspire, and ignite change. Our collective is a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space where wordsmiths of all backgrounds can come together to share their voices and celebrate the art of storytelling. All are welcome.
About the Inter|Act Collective
Inter|Act is structured as a collective, with all members participating in the planning, preparation and hosting of events.
We are: Kimberley Bermender, Taylor Gorman, Jeannine Black, David Sullivan, Jessie Marie, Peggy Simmons, Jack Hernstadt
Interested in volunteering? Contact us: interact.spokenword@gmail.com
Sign Up To Read
Sign-ups are open on the night of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage early arrival to guarantee a spot! We have stopped offering online sign up.
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Community Guidelines: All Are Welcome
Our open mic is open to all people, regardless of experience, background, or identity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of voices and experiences that make our spoken words powerful. Whether you identify as a poet, rapper, storyteller, or spoken word artist, your voice matters. We are committed to ensuring that our events are accessible to everyone. If you have specific needs, please reach out to us, and we will do our best to accommodate.
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Respect ourselves for our courage, our audience, and the venue. Please be kind.*
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All levels of experience are welcome, both experienced and new artists.
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You have up to five (5) minutes to perform. Feel free to share multiple pieces within that time.
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Please present original material (memorization is optional).
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You must sign up to read. Space is limited. Signing up signifies understanding of and adherence to the community guidelines.
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Please give a trigger warning if covering sensitive material.
* You may be removed from the stage or event space by the hosts for inappropriate content, or at the request of the venue.