Write About Now Poetry Live in Detroit ft. Ken Jones

Don't miss this show Detroit! We have one of the best open mics in the nation hosted by Jeronimo Speaks! We're bringing Write About Now Poetry to new heights! Join us for an amazing night filled with spoken word in the heart of Detroit! Write About Now is the preferred destination of poetry for thousands of individuals 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. 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. Our open mics are open to ALL. Come see some of the best poets from all across the greater Chicago area share original works of art. Our signup lists go up when the doors open 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 long line. Don't worry the it moves fast. It's a short wait. Our featured poet is Ken Jones: We hope you're ready to laugh-out-loud and have a good time because it's a poetry feature like no other when Philly-based poet Ken Jones headlines. You definitely don't want to miss his live performance which promises to inspire, provoke thought, and leave you in awe. Don't wait! Get your tickets today! This event will be hosted by Chicago legend Jeronimo Speaks and we have Detroit-raised Las Vegas-based DJ Kelly J. on the 1s and 2s is gonna make sure the vibes are right all night long. Don't miss Ken's full-featured set in Detroit! Get your tickets now!! Where do I go? Step inside one of Detroit’s most iconic theaters for a night you won’t forget. Write About Now Poetry takes over the beautifully restored Bonstelle, bringing poetry, storytelling, and unforgettable live performances to this historic Detroit stage. Doors open at 7:30 pm | Show starts at 8 pm Sharp Full Bar Available! Parking? There are multiple paid parking lots and garages located within a short walk of the theater. We recommend arriving early to allow time for parking. There may be valet parking available as well. Check the app Spot Hero for the best spot, distance and price for you! You can always use Uber/Lyft if you don't want to search for parking. No Refunds For more upcoming events go to wanpoetry.com.