Metaphor Not Required – Poetry/Adjacent Open Mic
- Date
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 PM
- Venue
- Em & Me
- Neighborhood
- North Nashville
Metaphor Not Required is an open mic for poetry and poetry-adjacent work, including spoken word, flash fiction, journal entries, and love letters. Participants receive 10 minutes at the microphone with the purchase of a food or beverage. Performances must feature writing by…
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Metaphor Not Required is an open mic for poetry and poetry-adjacent work, including spoken word, flash fiction, journal entries, and love letters. Participants receive 10 minutes at the microphone with the purchase of a food or beverage. Performances must feature writing by someone in attendance; work by deceased or famous poets is not included. Hosted by Michael Gilbertson.
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Em & Me
1244 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208