Poets & Storytellers Open - Echo Thread Projects

Poets & Storytellers Open is a poetry open mic series presented by Echo Thread Books at Wull & Oak (10 E. Broad St., Hopewell, NJ). Poets & Storytellers Open begins with an open mic, each reader performing up to a five minute set of original work, and concludes with a special performance by a featured musician or poet. Poets & Storytellers Open is held on the 2nd Friday of each month.

Details:

6:50 PM - doors/open mic signup begins*
7:15 to 8:15 PM - open mic
8:30 to 9:00 PM - featured musician/poet

Our featured musicians close out the event when they are booked, while our featured poets present us with a set of their work and is followed by an interview/audience Q&A session (which will live transcribed HERE).

Please note that images of the evening's performances will be shared on social media. You can let us know in advance if you prefer to not have your likeness shared, we will happily oblige!

Check our Events Page for other upcoming Echo Thread Projects events.

*Please be mindful that W&O closes at 6PM on Friday evenings, and we use the next 50 minutes to rearrange and set up the space before opening back up for the event signups.

Echo Thread considers all events a safe space and will not tolerate any instances of discrimination, harassment or abuse in or around any event. Respect and consideration for others are core values to be upheld by all, both participant and attendant. Discrimination against and/or harassment of any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, religion, age, or any other factor is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

Upcoming Poets & Storytellers Open

07/11/25

Wull & Oak - 10 E. Broad St. Hopewell, NJ

6:50 PM - Doors/Sign-ups
7:15 PM - Open Mic
8:30 PM - Featured poet: Heretic Vicar (Q&A to follow)

Heretic Vicar comes from a family of poets but didn't start writing until an attempt to cauterize a broken heart, where he noted certain phrases had a "ring." He began compiling them and attending open mics. This was 3 years ago and he hasn't looked back since. His work can be found in the publications Cajun Mutt Press, Collide Zine, and Philadelphia Poets.