City Soul Returns Jan 7th, 2026. Don't miss one of the Best Poetry Open Mics in NC.About this Event
CITY SOUL CAFE
Undeniable energy.
A great space.
A safe space.
The mic is open—and your presence is the reason we’re still here.
Raleigh’s longest-running poetry open mic.
One of the Carolinas’ best for poetry & spoken word.
Thirteen years deep… and we’re only getting better.
This is where voices are heard.
Where energy is exchanged.
Where community shows up and shows out.
DJ Supreme back on the 1’s & 2’s
Grand Champs & Church getting us started
Chusby Whusby serving up sweet treats
FOOD | DRINKS | HOOKAH
Terminal 8
2109 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh
Year 13 — yes, 13 years of culture, truth, and soul
Entry: $10 every week
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Don’t miss the CITY SOUL open mic this year.
We can’t wait to feel you in the room.
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2109 Avent Ferry Rd, 2109 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, United States
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