About this Event
The Black Light Open Mic: A Spoken Word Affair is back. It’s National Poetry Month, and the weather finally caught up with the vibe!
What can you expect?
- Private, intimate dining space with stylish decor and a curated dinner menu
- Open mic sign-up list
- Feature performance from spoken word legend, Godchild the Omen
- Afterparty and more!
Tell a friend to tell a friend—this is not the one to miss.
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Doors Open: 7:30 PM | Show Starts: 8:30 PM
Attire: DRESS TO IMPRESS
Location: Cutlass Grille – 725 Eden Way North #700, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Follow us on Instagram: @blacklight_openmic
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 where every voice is celebrated and heard. Around 9:45 pm, our feature poet for the evening will light the mic up and give you a performance to remember!
🕑: 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
"After the show, it's the afterparty and..."
Info: It's going down when the music goes up!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cutlass Grille, 725 Eden Way North, Chesapeake, United States
USD 23.18 to USD 172.57
