It's a live weekend at ArtsXchange! Garden Like a Boss with Basu Tenisio Seanima. Memory Lounge with Sista Shaman. Xchange Open Mic and Saturday Writers Workshop with Theresa Davis. And a celebration of Atlanta's cultural arts pioneers at the Ebon Dooley Legacy Awards 2025! Check out our latest newsletter and get in where you fit in. (fb)

Join us for the monthly Open Mic and Slam at the ArtsXchange. Hosted by Literary Program Director, Theresa Davis 18+ This event is open to all, however there is no censorship and we do not allow hate speech of any kind. This event is a celebration of creativity, sharing and community. We start with the open mic and end with the slam. Open Mic Our open mic is open to all genres of art, poetry, comedy, storytelling, music or interpretive dance. We want to see and hear it all. Poetry Slam The poetry slam is three rounds all work must be original with no props or musical accompaniment. Poems will be judged by audience members not associated with the performing poets. High and low scores are dropped and the highest scores will advance to the next round. $100 awaits the poet with the most points of the evening's slam. It's a winner-takes-all competition, so bring your A-game! 3 rounds 3 minutes 10 poets 5 judges 1 winner no props/ no music/ original work only $10 in advance/ $15 at the door Snacks available for purchase. https://www.artsxchange.org/event-details/october-xchange-open-mic-and-slam-10-10-25 (fb)