Write About Now Poetry Live in Oakland ft. AGT Winner Brandon Leake

Don't miss this show Oakland! We have one of the best open mics in the nation hosted by Grammy-nominated spoken word artist Shawn William! We're bringing Write About Now Poetry to new heights! Join us for an amazing night filled with spoken word in the heart of Oakland! 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 Oakland 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 Brandon Leake: Brandon Leake is an award-winning spoken word artist, educator, and motivational speaker from Stockton, Ca. As the season 15 winner of America's Got Talent, Brandon has performed all over the world, including New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, and 36 states around the country. Don't miss him live in Oakland! This event will be hosted by Oakland-legend and Grammy-nominated spoken word artist Shawn William. We also have DJ Victor on the 1s and 2s who is gonna make sure the vibes are right all night long. Don't miss Brandon's full-featured set in Oakland! Get your tickets now!! Where do I go? Our theater is located in the heart of Oakland’s vibrant Chinatown in the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) which offers an intimate and welcoming setting for an unforgettable night of live poetry, storytelling, and community. Join Write About Now Poetry as we transform this unique cultural space into an electric evening of powerful performances, raw emotion, laughter, and connection. Doors open at 7:30 pm | Show starts at 8 pm Sharp Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages available! Parking? Convenient parking is available in the underground Pacific Renaissance Plaza Garage directly beneath the Oakland Asian Cultural Center (388 9th Street). Garage entrances are located on Franklin and Webster Streets, with evening entry available from Franklin Street. Discounted evening parking may be available for as little as $2. Additional parking is available at nearby garages and metered street spaces. Guests can also take BART to the 12th Street/Oakland City Center station, just a short walk from the venue. Check the app Spot Hero for the best spot, distance and price for you! You can always use Taxis/Uber/Lyft if you don't want to search for parking. No Refunds For more upcoming events go to wanpoetry.com.