City Soul Cafe Open Mic

City Soul Returns Jan 7th, 2026. Don't miss one of the Best Poetry Open Mics in NC. CITY SOUL CAFE Undeniable energy. A great space. A safe space. The mic is open—and your presence is the reason we’re still here. Raleigh’s longest-running poetry open mic. One of the Carolinas’ best for poetry & spoken word. Thirteen years deep… and we’re only getting better. This is where voices are heard. Where energy is exchanged. Where community shows up and shows out. DJ Supreme back on the 1’s & 2’s Grand Champs & Church getting us started Chusby Whusby serving up sweet treats FOOD | DRINKS | HOOKAH Terminal 8 2109 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh Year 13 — yes, 13 years of culture, truth, and soul Entry: $10 every week Follow us on TikTok & IG City Soul Cafe (@city.soul.cafe) | TikTok Join our email list to stay tapped in on all upcoming events Don’t miss the CITY SOUL open mic this year. We can’t wait to feel you in the room. #CitySoulCafe #Year13 #PoetryLivesHere #OpenMicEnergy #RaleighCulture #ArtOfWords #SoulInTheRoomCity soul a place for Poets, Singers, musicians, comics, and lyricists. We have the perfect place to showcase your talents, bring the energy and as many friends as you want! We will have drink specials, hookah, music, and food. CITY SOUL WEDNESDAYYYYYYYYYS. THE ONLY PLACE YOU CAN GO TO GET WEEKEND VIBES DURING THE WEEK #poet#poetry#poem#spokenword#openmic#performance#CitySoulCafe#SoulOfTheCity#RaleighNC#downtownRaleigh#wednesdayNight#culture#writer#creativity#artists#community#rhythm#rhyme