HHH Open Mic & Showcase: Land & Sea (National Poetry Month Edition)

Land & Sea: A Hip Hop Healing Open Mic & Showcase

Celebrating National Poetry Month

Join us for Land & Sea, a HHH open mic and community showcase honouring National Poetry Month through storytelling, music, and collective reflection.

Hosted by Jermaine Henry (Main Man) and co-host Elle de Lyon, with sounds by Erik Flow, this evening invites Black youth and community members to explore what grounds us and what moves us.

Inspired by this year’s Poetry Month theme, Land & Sea, we’ll reflect on:

Land as roots, identity, history, and where we come from

Sea as emotion, change, healing, and where we are flowing.

What to Expect

• Open mic performances (poetry, rap, singing, storytelling)
• Interactive poetry activities led by Right Beside You Poetry Projects
• Live DJ set and curated vibes
• Cultural food and community connection
• A healing-centred, affirming space rooted in Hip Hop and Black expression

Open Mic Details

The open mic is exclusively for Black youth ages 12–29.

Spots are limited.

A sign-up form will be shared after RSVP for those interested in performing.

We encourage a BRAVE(R) stage:

Bold. Real. Accountable. Vulnerable. Expressive. Relational.

About the Space

This event is grounded in Hip Hop Healing, a culturally responsive approach to mental health that centers creativity, storytelling, and community care.

Whether you’re performing, listening, or simply holding space, this is an invitation to come as you are rooted, rising, and in motion.

Presented By

Hosted by Hip Hop Healing in partnership with:

TAIBU Community Health Centre

AMANI Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Right Beside You Poetry Projects

Event Details

Date: April 17, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: TAIBU Community Health Centre

Come break bread, share space, and celebrate the power of words, rhythm, and community.

From the land to the sea… our stories carry us.

For Inquires e-mail [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

TAIBU Community Health Centre, 27 Tapscott Road, Toronto, Canada

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