
BOLD Spoken Word Open Mic
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM PDT · BOLD Coffee & Books · Portland, OR
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About this event
Monthly on every first Tuesday **We want your BOLD stories!** Come to our monthly open mic to share your latest work in progress or previously published piece. We welcome short stories, personal essays, poetry, slam, and other spoken word art forms. 10% off for performers! Arrive at 5:00 to sign up and get your beverage. The mic goes on at 5:30 p.m. 7-minute time limit. No theme. BOLD is a safe place. We strive to uplift stories by and about people from underrepresented and diverse communities. We do not tolerate hate speech of any kind. See you there!