Where the words come first and the poets come to play!
About this Event
Join Cyrus Aaron, Mel Chanté and the Not Your Average community as they celebrate two years of platforming good vibes all in the name of poetry, and good people . At Not Your Average you never know who may take the stage with a dynamic lineup of Openers, Special Guest Features +++ The Not Your Average Games (guests tap into their poetry & culture bag to win prizes!!)
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Special Featured Guest: TBA
Special Guest DJs: Blk.ID TWINS
Doors & Happy Hour kick off at 7:00pm. Show starts at 7:30pm
Email: [email protected]
Online sales close at 5:30pm on show day.Tickets will be available at the door.
Hosts:
Cyrus Aaron:
Cyrus Aaron is a creative storyteller and community organizer committed to the legacy and care of Black art and expression. As an advocate of voice and doer of language, The Fire This Time Festival playwright creates space for the Black experience in film, literature, theater, performance art and community organizing.
Mel Chanté:
Brooklyn-based poet, artist, founder and host of the Vow to Self Podcast and author of Brown Butter. With a sound of a sultry voice paired with poetic lyrics over melodic tunes, Mel's debut EP, FLO, has amassed over 2 million streams across music platforms.
Touring major cities throughout the U.S. and Europe, including Copenhagen, Berlin, and London, Mel has performed for intimate crowds to audiences expanding into the thousands. She has opened for household names such as Rupi Kaur and Dianna Lopez and has written music for international artist Londrelle.
Mel seeks to inspire self love and healing through her work, and is currently working on a full-length album.
The Venue:
Located in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn, OneTwoOne is a new community hub blending coffee, cocktails, nourishment, art, and live events.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
OneTwoOne Café, 121 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, United States
USD 12.51 to USD 23.18
