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04/16/2026

Open Stage Family,

We’re excited to invite you to our next Story & Stage Open Mic, happening Thursday, April 16 from 6–9 PM at Haibayo Café in Uptown.

📍 1132 W Argyle St, Chicago

RSVP to attend or perform:https://partiful.com/e/open-stage-at-haibayo-cafe-4-16-2026

Sign up for the Open Mic in advance so we can have your track ready:https://forms.gle/acGxJqtb2N6djPKh9

This month’s featured artist is Jordan “Dxtr Spits” Holmes an internationally recognized spoken word artist, keynote speaker, and trauma-informed life coach. His work blends spoken word, mindfulness, and powerful storytelling centered on resilience, healing, and personal growth.

The evening will begin with a short workshop and move into Open Mic performances, creating space for both reflection and expression.

✨ Open to poets, musicians, storytellers, and first-time performers✨ Come share something personal or come through to support✨ Safe, welcoming, and community-centered space

Whether you’re stepping on stage or coming to listen, Open Stage is about presence, storytelling, and making space for real voices to be heard.

We hope to see you there,

Stomping Grounds Literary Arts Initiative (SGLAI)

04/14/2026

Dxtr Spits has a message for you.

Our featured artist is inviting you to Open Stage this Thursday, join us for a night of storytelling, spoken word, music, and community.

Thursday, April 16, 2026
6–9 PM
Haibayo Café – 1132 W Argyle St, Chicago

Open Mic Info:
• First come, first serve
• Sign up in advance so we can have your track ready:
https://forms.gle/gJkiJdkGCVRGvoCD9

Whether you’re performing or just coming to support, pull up and be part of the space.

04/10/2026

Story & Stage Open Mic is back at Haibayo Café.

Thursday, April 16, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM
Haibayo Café
1132 W Argyle St, Chicago

Join us for a night of storytelling, spoken word, music, and community in a safe and welcoming creative space. Whether you’re performing or just coming to support, everyone is welcome.

This month’s featured artist is Dxtr Spits, an internationally recognized spoken word artist whose work focuses on resilience, growth, and powerful storytelling.

Come share your voice, bring something new, or just come experience the energy.

https://partiful.com/e/sVQdXVf9ODj5ign46ObC?c=WoxDMBES

CommunityArt OpenMicNight

Story & Stage Open Mic is back at Haibayo Café. 🎤✨Thursday, April 16, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM📍 Haibayo Café – 1132 W Argyle ...
04/01/2026

Story & Stage Open Mic is back at Haibayo Café. 🎤✨

Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Haibayo Café – 1132 W Argyle St, Chicago

Join us for a night of storytelling, spoken word, music, and community in a safe and welcoming creative space. Whether you’re performing or just coming to support, everyone is welcome.

This month’s featured artist is Dxtr Spits, an internationally recognized spoken word artist whose work focuses on resilience, growth, and powerful storytelling.

Come share your voice, bring something new, or just come experience the energy. 🌿

CommunityArt OpenMicNight

took some incredible photos at open stage, thank him in the comments and make sure to follow him, tag your friends!
03/25/2026

took some incredible photos at open stage, thank him in the comments and make sure to follow him, tag your friends!

03/25/2026

Open Stage at Garfield Park Conservatory was incredible. 🌿 Huge thank you to everyone who came out and shared their stories, and special thanks to our featured artist Paige Ellis for such a powerful performance. More moments like this coming soon. ✨

03/24/2026

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03/24/2026

performing live at March Open Stage at .

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03/20/2026

Pocket Con is BACK!

We’re returning to the Chicago History Museum on Saturday, December 19, 2026 from 12PM–6PM.

Thank you to everyone who came out and brought the energy to Pocket Con 2025 — especially those who braved the weather and still showed up with love for youth artists, comics, and community.

Huge thank you to Chuck Przybyl for creating this amazing recap video, and to Zion Ali for the song Make It Through, which perfectly captures the spirit of the day. Follow him at and support the music.

Watch all the way to the end for the Marvel-style announcement

ChicagoCreatives SupportYoungArtists OpenStage ZionAli

03/20/2026

Honoring Paige Ellis and her vinyl release Thinking Out Loud. 🎶✨

This project is beautiful, soulful, and full of powerful storytelling — we’re proud to have had her as our featured artist at Open Stage.

🎧 Listen to the album here:
https://paigeellis.bandcamp.com/album/thinking-out-loud

🎥 And watch Paige’s full performance at Open Stage on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/srVE_cqpt3U?si=1fdoAVDzi1f9-b4E

Show her some love and support her journey — this is only the beginning. 🌿

LiveMusic SGLAI

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