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Austin’s home for spoken word. Join open mics, workshops, performances, and youth programs that center marginalized voices. Bring a poem, find your community, or settle in and listen.

Upcoming Events

Sep 14, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
every.Word Poetry's Open Mic | Hosted by Tender René
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722, USA
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Sep 14, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722, USA
every.Word x The VORTEX Open Mic! Show 8–10PM | Performer Check-in 7:30PM. Poetry, music & community!
Sep 21, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Micrófono Abierto de Poesía cada.Palabra | Presentado por Mazat y Presentado a Nora Michelle
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd #2135, Austin, TX 78722, USA
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Sep 21, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd #2135, Austin, TX 78722, USA
Poesía cada. Palabra: Micrófono Abierto los Lunes @ The VORTEX | Show: 8:00–10:00 PM | Registro de Poetas y Músicos: 7:30 PM ¡Ven a compart
Select Saturdays Sep-Nov & Mar-May
Courageous Cadence Youth Open Mic
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722, USA
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Select Saturdays Sep-Nov & Mar-May
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722, USA

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Our programs meet poets at every stage. Step onto the mic with every.Word Poetry, find a youth community through Courageous Cadence, or grow your craft in workshops and creative coaching.

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Our Community in 2025

2,013+ estimated attendance
42 adult open mics
12 adult workshops

Figures reflect 2025 programming.
Attendance is estimated across events.

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