BLEU OASIS | an open mic by love iconic

oasis (noun): a place to find shelter, solitude, necessities and safety

BLEU OASIS has been created to be a place of healing for all who have ever been on a journey of drought, loneliness, almost giving up and thinking that it could never get better. It is a place that will encourage growth, expansion and provide community in the lives of the featured artists and every audience member.

list opens in-person at 7:45p | show starts at 8p

Vik DaRii is a dynamic force of multidisciplinary artistry which blends music, storytelling, and visual expression into a vibrant and authentic narrative. A first-generation Nigerian American from Roxbury, Massachusetts, his journey began as a high school emcee, where he discovered his gift for lyrical storytelling. After completing a degree in Communications from Lincoln University, the nation’s first HBCU, Vik went on to make his mark as a writer, earning credits in XXL, The Source, and VIBE, interviewing Hip Hop, Reggae and R&B legends. His gift afforded him the honor of taking the celebrated stages of New York’s Nuyorican Poets Cafe and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Since moving to the DMV in 2017, Vik has become a dedicated educator in Southeast DC and a cornerstone of the local creative community. Known for his raw vulnerability and a deep connection to his roots, he captivates audiences. Vik also enjoys community-building with a collective of scribes under the banner name "Foundation." In addition, he is a photographer passionate about uplifting marginalized voices. Vik DaRii bridges culture, resilience, and human connection.

is a woman on a mission to serve and support the community. Bleu is a poet, as well as a visual artist that has been painting for 6 years. Her artwork has been showcased in a museum, at comedy and jazz shows, various art events in the DMV, and she has led numerous sip and paint sessions. After dabbling in the poetry scene for 3 years, she has now been consistently honoring her gift and passion. Bleu's goal is to create spaces where artists in the DMV are allowed to come and just be.

is a DC Native and multidisciplinary artist innovating through poetry, visual art, style and event curation. Her writing has been an outlet for healing and affirmation since childhood and made way for her exploration of additional mediums. 2022 was the beginning of her emphasis on a holistic approach to sustainability: emotionally, spiritually, physically, psychologically, economically, and environmentally. She began hosting monthly open mics to normalize and promote vulnerability while building community. Currently, she is creating more opportunities to expand her reach as a teaching artist.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

BloomBars, 3222 11th Street Northwest, Washington, United States