Discover Community Cafe Presents Get-Hype Open-Mic

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-08:00

Discover Community Cafe | Oakland

J.R. Rice
Publisher/HostJ.R. Rice
Discover Community Cafe Presents Get-Hype Open-Mic
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Calling all performers: poets, musicians, storytellers, and comedians!! Join us and discover a night of local talent and community!
About this Event

Join us for Discover Community Cafe Presents: Get-Hype Open-Mic hosted by Oakland raised author and poet, . Join us for this FREE EVENT at on Friday November 21st from 6 - 9pm for an open mic like no other.

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world. We will feature Oakland's Youth Poet Laureate, Cael Dueñas-Lara () performing a full poetry set. We will also have a Writer's Workshop with of . Don’t miss out on the most hype open mic around!


Get Hype Open Mic

3207 Louise Street

Oakland, CA 94608

Friday 11/21/25

Sign-ups: 6:30 - Until Full

Writer's Workshop: 6 - 6:45pm

FREE EVENT


🎤Cael Dueñas-Lara (@caelidl) is a Ninth grader and second-generation Mexican-American, born, raised and currently residing in the vibrant and diverse community of East Oakland. Cael is the 2025 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate and was a 2024 OYPL Finalist.


Open Mic Guidelines:

1. Each performer is allowed to perform 1-2 pieces (poems, songs, etc) but 7-8 mins max.

2. We will have a bluetooth speaker for backing tracks but be patient with the tech.

3. Keep your content somewhat appropriate for all ages

4. Please support the cafe with a purchase (or 2).


Learn more: discovercommunity.cafe & jrrice.com


Future Events:

- December 5th featuring KJ Focus

- December 19th featuring Imani Nubian


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Discover Community Cafe, 3207 Louise Street, Oakland, United States

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