The Carver Museum will host its inaugural poetry open mic, titled Melanated Metaphors, on September 17, 2026. This free monthly event will celebrate spoken word poetry, inviting poets to share their works and engage with the community of writers. Jasmine Games will serve as the host, featuring a special guest poet each month. The first guest will be Zell Miller III, the inaugural Austin Poet Laureate.
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Participants can sign up for the open mic in person starting at 7:00 PM, with the event running from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Light refreshments will be offered during the evening's festivities. The event will take place at the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center, located at 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702.