The Black Light Open Mic: A Spoken Word Affair

Thu Nov 06 2025 at 08:30 pm to 11:30 pm UTC-05:00

Cutlass Grille | Chesapeake

Neisha Himes
Publisher/HostNeisha Himes
The Black Light Open Mic: A Spoken Word Affair
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A sophisticated open mic experience
About this Event

The Black Light Open Mic: A Spoken Word Affair is back—and we’re still bringing the grown and sexy energy to a city near you!

Believe us when we say, this isn’t your average open mic—it’s a whole experience.

What can you expect?

  • A private, intimate dining space with stylish decor and appetizing dinner menu
  • Open mic sign-up list
  • Dynamic performance by our award-winning feature poet and slam artist, Symay
  • Afterparty and more!

Tell a friend to tell a friend--this is not the one to miss! Dress to impress.

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025

Doors Open: 7:30 PM | Show Starts: 8:30 PM

New Location!!: Cutlass Grille – 725 Eden Way North #700, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Follow us on Instagram: @blacklight_openmic


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Agenda

🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Network & Chill

Info: Join us at 7:30 pm for 'Network and Chill' – where the doors open to all. This hour sets the scene for mingling and connections. Vibe with fellow guests in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. It's your chance to network in style before the main event kicks off.


🕑: 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Poetry + Vibes + You

Info: We're matching energy at our open mic session! All genres of poetry are accepted, and anyone- regardless of experience level-- can sign the list. The words might be uncensored, but this is a safe space, and every voice is celebrated and heard. Around 9:45 pm, we're bringing in the one and only Symay, an award-winning spoken word artist, who will undoubtedly light the mic up!


🕑: 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
"After the show, it's the afterparty and..."

Info: It's going down when the music goes up!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cutlass Grille, 725 Eden Way North, Chesapeake, United States

Tickets

USD 23.18 to USD 172.57

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