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Poetry Open Mic Mondays

8:52 Hong Kong Restaurant · Newtown

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🗓️Mondays · to Mon 28 Dec
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Dates & times

Mon 24 Aug · 5pm – 7pm
Mon 31 Aug · 5pm – 7pm
Mon 7 Sep · 5pm – 7pm
Mon 14 Sep · 5pm – 7pm
Mon 21 Sep · 5pm – 7pm
and 14 more

About

Join us on Mondays in a cozy space in King St Newtown - a welcoming and inspiring Poetry Open Mic night.

Entry is just $10 and includes a free drink (Wine, beer, tea, juice, coffee or soft drink), a raffle ticket, and access to a free sales table where you can display and sell your work. Sign-up opens at 6:00pm for a 6:20pm start.

Sessions 1 and 2 offer 2 minutes per poet, and if time allows, Session 3 (‘Read Again’) gives 5 minutes per poet.

For late-comers, feel free to sign up for Session 2 at 7pm or Session 3 at 7:30pm

Please read original poetry created by you.

Readings in foreign languages are welcome.

Under-18s are welcome with a parent or guardian.

This is a safe space—respect for staff, MCs, and all poets is essential.

Food and drinks (full menu) are available, restaurant opens 5-9pm.

Don’t miss your chance to share your words and win a DVD.

Getting there

8:52 Hong Kong Restaurant, Newtown

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