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Poetry Open Mic

December 20, 2025 // 4:30pm
FREE // PWYC Cash at the Door

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a bald, masc presenting white person stands on a stage in front of a red curtain. They wear a scarf and hold up a piece of white paper. The poetry open mic description floats in front of the in a black text box and blue and white text. Join host Raymond Helkio, along with some of the city’s sassiest and boldest poets! Our featured artists are BARBIE 2.0 (JASON RYDE) + ROMEO DESMARAIS Ill with Special Guests: Jordyn Crawford with Rachel Halpern! 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. Buddies is a fully accessible venue with barrier-free, gender-neutral washrooms.

Sign-up + doors from 4:00 PM

Showtime 4:30 PM

Thank you to Buddies In Bad Times Theatre and The Reading Salon.

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

 

RAYMOND HELKIO (HOST)

FEATURES: BARBIE 2.0 (JASON RYDE)

ROMEO DESMARAIS Ill

Special Guests: Jordyn Crawford with Rachel Halpern!