FreeVerse
FreeVerse
FreeVerse Collective is committed to building spaces that center creativity, dialogue, and social connection. With Spotlight Sessions, we're taking that vision even further.
Where Art + Activism meet to Liberate Us.
FreeVerse is a revolutionary open mic series and cultural platform committed to amplifying radical imagination through art, truth-telling, and collective liberation. Rooted in Boston and resonating far beyond, Free Verse exists to uplift the voices too often left out; BIPOC youth, LGBTQ+ creatives, and emerging artists navigating systemic barriers in the arts.
We cultivate inclusive, intergenerational spaces where poetry, music, movement, and visual art become tools for healing, resistance, and transformation. Through curated performances, open mics, mentorship, and national cultural exchange, Free Verse empowers artists to share boldly, build community, and expand their creative reach across cities, borders, and boundaries.
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Upcoming Events
Join us under the Civic Pavilion lights for a night of truth-telling, healing, and radical creativity!
Date: August 28, 2025 Time: 6 PM – 9 PM Location: 5 Congress St, Boston, MA 02203
Featuring powerhouse spoken word poets:
- Abigail Jean-Baptiste
- Rebecca Dupas
- Josiehanna
Come to be moved. Stay to be transformed. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Join us under the Civic Pavilion lights for a night of poetry, music, and radical imagination!
Featuring powerhouse artists:
Will Divyne
Mello Jones
Come to be moved. Stay to be transformed. Admission is free.
Join us under the Civic Pavilion lights for a night of truth-telling, healing, and radical creativity!
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Location: Boston Civic Pavilion | 5 Congress St, Boston, MA 02203
Featuring powerhouse spoken word poets:
Come to be moved. Stay to be transformed. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Join us for another night of poetry, music, and community at FreeVerse, Boston’s monthly open mic experience celebrating Black art, radical imagination, and creative expression.
This month’s lineup features:
Solfull Poetry — A Detroit-based, Emmy-nominated poet known for his love-inspired work and captivating stage presence.
Macky Ukiyo — A Boston Artist and Creative Director pioneering the Hip Pop genre and leading the collective ETHEREAL VISIONS.
Free food, live DJ, open mic, and all the vibes that make FreeVerse a home for artists and dreamers alike.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6–9 PM
Boston Civic Pavilion | 5 Congress St, Boston, MA
Please note: If you would like to participate in the open mic, please arrive at the door by 6 PM and express your interest at check-in.
