Princeton NJ Events

Open Mic Afternoon: Celebrate Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood with Poetry and Community Connection

Sunday March 15, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Poets and spoken word fans, join us for an afternoon of heartfelt storytelling, community connection, and reflection celebrating the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood, Princeton’s 20th historic district.

The program will begin at 2pm with book signings, followed by remarks from our Executive Director Adam Welch and a conversation with the Rev. Gregory S. Smith, Evelyn Turner-Counts, and Aaron Fisher. Following the discussion, performers are invited to participate in an open mic session, sharing spoken word pieces and poetry inspired by the spirit of the Witherspoon-Jackson community.

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