Discover Community Cafe Presents Get-Hype Open-Mic

Celebrate the final fall Get-Hype Open Mic in person with featured poet Mo Kim-Tong and Edrei Sayo and a free writer’s workshop. GET-HYPE OPEN MIC: FINAL FALL EDITION Join us Friday, October 30, 2026 for the final fall edition of Get-Hype Open Mic , hosted and curated by award-winning author, poet, and educator J.R. Rice. 🎤 FEATURED POET & WORKSHOP FACILITATOR: MO KIM-TONG Mo Kim-Tong (@mokimbird ) is an educator, writer, and Hayward’s third Poet Laureate. Through teaching, poetry, and community workshops, he helps people develop their voices and discover new ways of seeing the world. Mo will lead our free Writer’s Workshop before taking the stage as our featured poet. Connect: Instagram @mokimbird | Website 🎶 FEATURED MUSICIAN: EDREI SAYO Edrei Sayo (@edreisayo) is a Filipino American singer, songwriter, actor, and filmmaker from Vallejo. His music blends R&B, pop, and island reggae, drawing on love, resilience, and personal experiences. Join us for a performance bringing together soulful music and storytelling. Connect: Instagram @edreisayo | Music & Videos | Apple Music Come through to Discover Community Cafe for a FREE, family-friendly evening of poetry, live music, storytelling, book giveaways, and community. First-time performers, experienced artists, and anyone who loves supporting local creativity are welcome. 📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM 📍 Discover Community Cafe 3207 Louise St., Oakland, CA 94608 🎟️ FREE admission — donations encouraged 📝 FREE WRITER’S WORKSHOP | 6:00–6:45 PM Come early to write with Mo Kim-Tong. Explore a creative prompt, develop an idea, and connect with other writers in a welcoming space. All experience levels are welcome. Bring a notebook, phone, laptop—or just yourself. 🎙️ OPEN-MIC SIGN-UPS | BEGIN AT 6:00 PM Poets, singers, musicians, storytellers, and aspiring performers: come share your voice! Sign-ups take place in person beginning at 6:00 PM until the list is full. Arrive early. An Eventbrite RSVP is for admission and does not guarantee a performance slot. 🔥 SHOWTIME | 7:00–9:00 PM Enjoy our special double feature, community open mic, and FREE book giveaways throughout the evening. 📚 SUPPORT INDEPENDENT LITERATURE Order I Was, Am, Will Be, J.R. Rice’s new poetry collection exploring identity, love, grief, healing, and becoming through Jonah Tarver’s journey across Europe. 👉 Order your copy on Amazon 🌐 Explore the book and its companion short film Come perform. Come listen. Come support independent artists. COME GET HYPE! 🔥 Wanna be featured at an upcoming GET-HYPE OPEN-MIC? Apply here. For upcoming events and future feature or vendor opportunities, visit jrrice.com or connect with J.R. Rice @imjrice.