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SUMMARY:Open-Mic: Pride &#038\\; Poetry at VPC (Poetry Month)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Poetry Month with an evening that uplifts LGBTQIA+ 
 voices and poetic stories. Pride &amp\\; Poetry brings together LGBTQIA+
  poets\\, performers\\, and community members for an open mic night in th
 e Forum\\, creating space for emerging and established voices to share st
 ories and celebrate poetry!\\nFeaturing Special Guest Poets\\nMichelle Mc
 Cowage &amp\\; Nathanael Wright\\nHear featured readings from our guest p
 oets before stepping up to the mic yourself or sit back and enjoy an even
 ing of local poetic talent.\\nWhat to Expect:\\nOpen Mic Poetry &amp\\; S
 poken Word: Share your work or support local LGBTQIA+ poets and storytell
 ers.\\nFeatured Performances: Special readings from Michelle McCowage and
  Nathanael Wright.\\nVPC Pop-Up Bar: Enjoy wine\\, beer\\, sparkling and 
 non-alcoholic options throughout the evening.\\nCommunity Connection: Mee
 t fellow creatives\\, make new friends\\, and celebrate Poetry Month in a
 n inclusive and welcoming space.\\nOpen Mic Sign-Up: Available via pre-re
 gistration or on arrival. Participants will have 3 to 5 minutes each.\\nJ
 oin us for a warm\\, inclusive\\, and unapologetically queer celebration 
 of Poetry Month at the Victorian Pride Centre!\\nIf you have any question
 s about the event or would like to share your access requirements\\, plea
 se contact programs@pridecentre.org.au\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/asia-aus
 /australia/melbourne/events/open-mic-pride-038-poetry-at-vpc-poetry-month
 --2026-08-18
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre
URL:https://www.gayout.com/asia-aus/australia/melbourne/events/open-mic-pride-038-poetry-at-vpc-poetry-month--2026-08-18
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