11/24/2025
Spend the holidays with your friends at Write About Now Poetry!
Whether you want to write, perform, watch or learn poetry, we have the programming for you!
Read below for more about our poetry events this week....
THIS TUESDAY | LOVE + HEART BREAK POETRY NIGHT FT. JADA LUCIANO I HOSTED BY L.J. HAMILTON | RUDYARD'S HOUSTON
Love and heartbreak goes live this Tuesday!
We’ve got none other than Houston-favorite Jada Luciano headlining the show!
Prepare to be moved as they take you on a poetic journey through love, heart break, and everything in between.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event, recognized as the Best Open Mic in the country!
We’ve got LJ Hamilton hosting with DJ GetItReddy in the mix!
Join us at Rudyard’s on Tuesday, November 25 at 7:30 PM for an unforgettable evening of spoken word.
Whether you’re a seasoned poet or simply appreciate the power of words, this is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of poetry.
But that’s not all, Rudyard’s has been voted a top 100 restaurant by The Houston Chronicle.
Even if you can’t make it out, we appreciate the word of mouth.
Reserve your seats at wanpoetry.com
THIS WEDNESDAY | POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT FT. SHE PHARAOH HOSTED BY FREE. K | AVANTGARDEN HOUSTON
Our open mic poetry nights are open to all individuals. This week we're featuring Atlanta-based poet She Pharaoh. Be there in person as local poets from all across the greater Houston area share original works of poetry. Our signup lists go up at 7:30 pm. Most individuals start arriving before then to guarantee a spot on the list.
Reserve your seats while you still can!
We've got Free. K hosting and DJ GetItReddy in the mix.
Plenty of free parking around the venue too!
Get your tickets at wanpoetry.com
THIS FRIDAY "WAITING ON THE PLUG" A DANKSGIVING SPECIAL & OPEN MIC W/ RICHELLE GEMINI | HOUSTON
Whether you love spending time with your family or they're already stressing you out, we have the perfect event coming to a stage near you tonight!
Celebrate the holidaze w/ a canna-themed church play w/ PassTha Richelle Gemini, Deacon Doobie + the Medicinal Mass Missionary Choir!
Waiting on the Plug is a hilarious and thought-provoking canna-themed church play by Richelle Gemini. This unique production blends faith, humor, and cannabis culture to explore the trials and tribulations of "waiting on the plug" to show up.
With PassTha Richelle's wit and flair, the story delivers unexpected twists, uplifting messages, and plenty of laughs and sing-a-longs.
Don’t miss this fresh take on community, spirituality, and the highs 😉 and lows of modern life!
Before the play, we're kicking off the night with a short canna-themed open mic. All poems must and will be in theme!
Don't wait till it sells out! Get your tickets now.
For tickets and more info visit >> http://wanpoetry.com
THIS SUNDAY | AN ONLINE CLASS ON POETRY AS PROTEST, RESISTANCE AND RECLAMATION | ONLINE
How do we push back against the systems, corporations, and histories that silence us? What happens when our voices exist outside the mainstream? In this workshop, we’ll use powerful texts—like Chibbi’s “Coco: The Mouse Took Too Many Tequila Shots”, Amir Safi’s “Other Ideas for Pepsi Commercials”, and Danez Smith’s “alternate names for black boys”—to unpack how poets use narrative, resistance, and subversion to reclaim space.  Through prompts, conversation, and craft work, you’ll chart your own counter-narrative: transforming what’s been suppressed into what insists on being heard. This is your invitation to step up, speak out, and write the change you want to see.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: CHIBBI
Chibbi is a Mexican-born, Texas-raised q***r performer, poet, publisher, producer, and community organizer with over 15 years of experience in spoken word. As the Creative Director of Gem.In.Eyes Productions, Chibbi empowers artists through multi-genre projects. They are the Editor-in-Cheif and Director of Virtual Programming at Write About Now, Director of Media Production at Write Art Out, and Sr. Program Manager for Out in Tech. Their first studio album The Target Shoots Back, released in January 2025, is an anthem of resistance and reclamation, a celebration of the complexities and intersections of identity and culture. A three-time San Antonio Poetry Grand Slam Champion, Chibbi has performed nationally and coached teams to top finishes at major slams. Their work, featured in publications like OutSmart and Buzzfeed, has garnered over 3 million views. Chibbi is a recipient of fellowships from Tin House, Lambda Literary, and more, and was the recipient of the 2022 Arts and Letters Award from the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library.
To register for class ►► https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1902310414659?aff=oddtdtcreator
