Poetry Open Mic

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:30 pm UTC-05:00

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | Toronto

The Reading Salon
Publisher/HostThe Reading Salon
Poetry Open Mic

Join host Raymond Helkio for sassy poetry, performance, literature and libations!


This month our featured artist is the talented Antonio Robledo + Daniel Jubas-Malz with special guests, sound poets Norman Allan + Wesley Allen!


This is an all-ages, licensed PWYC event, allies always welcome! Open mic slots are 3 minutes and if you’d like to read please sign-up at the door.

Sign-up + doors from 4:00 PM

Showtime 4:30 PM

Buddies is a fully accessible venue with barrier-free, gender-neutral washrooms. Thank you to Jordyn Crawford, Jonathan Freeman, the staff at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, Tallulah's Cabaret, and The Reading Salon.


MORE INFO: https://raymondhelkio.com/poetry-open-mic 


Event Venue

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B4, Canada

Tickets

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